Impact of urban farming on health: a systematic review.

Background: Urban farms are spaces designated for the cultivation of plants for food security, medicinal and curative purposes. Since the turn of the century, they have become more widespread and health benefits have been claimed; however, no consensus exists regarding this information. Hence, this study aims to provide information about the health effects of urban farming.

Self-Perception of Body Weight in Schoolchildren in Northeastern Mexico.

Mexican schoolchildren are among the individuals most affected by obesity in the world. It has been observed that body-image dissatisfaction has increased in children. We evaluated their body weight perception and its relationship with actual weight; we compared this variable on three different scales according to age and sex and determined the sensitivity and specificity of these scales.

Differences in Social Determinants of Health between Urban Indigenous Migrants and Non-Indigenous People in North-Eastern Mexico: An Analysis to Prioritize.

The degree to which social determinants of health differ between indigenous migrants and non-indigenous people born and raised locally is currently unknown. We compared social determinants of health between indigenous migrants and non-indigenous people from urban north-eastern Mexico. Additionally, we ranked priorities for addressing the negative social determinants of health.

Lifestyle, Quality of Life, and Health Promotion Needs in Mexican University Students: Important Differences by Sex and Academic Discipline.

Few studies have evaluated and contrasted the lifestyles and quality of life of university students by academic discipline. We compared university students' lifestyle and quality of life, and schools' compliance with health promotion guidelines. Then, needs were ranked and prioritized.

Factors associated with abandoning exclusive breastfeeding in Mexican mothers at two private hospitals.

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has multiple benefits for both the child and the mother; however, there is little data regarding the reason why Mexican mothers with a high socio-economic level abandon EBF before 6 months, and there is limited information about the practice of breastfeeding in private hospitals. The objective was to identify the factors associated with the cessation of exclusive breastfeeding in Mexican mothers at two private hospitals.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 218 upper-class mothers selected according to their place of residence by geographic location, socio-economic level, and pediatric consultations cost.

Mexican mothers' perceptions of their child's body weight.

Currently, Mexico holds one of the top rankings in childhood obesity worldwide. This present qualitative study aims to explore and describe mothers' perceptions concerning the body weight of their children and, based on these findings, be able to arrive at a typology. Research included 91 semi-structured interviews administered to mothers of children who were underweight (UW), normal weight (NW), overweight (OW) or obese (OB).

Changing dietary habits in persons living with type 2 diabetes.

Objective: To describe changes in eating behavior and analyze subjects' perceptions regarding a diabetes diet.

Methods: Qualitative study was conducted with 45 semistructured interviews; 21 men and 24 women who had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes were included. Sample size was determined by theoretical sampling.