Víctor Juan Vera-Ponce
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 7742833 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Víctor Juan Vera-Ponce |
| NOMBRES | Víctor Juan |
| APELLIDO | Vera-Ponce |
| FIRMA | VERA-PONCE V J |
| AFILIACIONES | National University Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4075-9049 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 16 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 16 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2022 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Trends in the hypertension care cascade under dual guideline criteria in Peru, 2014–2024
Background: Prior assessments of the hypertension care cascade in Peru have covered short periods and used a single diagnostic threshold. Objective: To describe 11-year trends (2014-2024) in the hypertension care cascade under two contemporary criteria (2023 ESH and 2025 ACC/AHA), quantify socioeconomic inequalities, and project the cascade to 2030 relative to WHO HEARTS targets. Methods: Repeated cross-sectional analysis of 238,738 adults (≥18 y…
Prevalence and factors associated with resilience in Peruvian adolescent schoolchildren during the early post-pandemic context
These findings underscore the importance of social and family support in fostering resilience during adolescence during the early post-pandemic context. They also highlight the need for interventions to address modifiable risk factors, including smoking, excessive screen time, and poor academic performance. The implementation of mentoring and psychological counseling programs within schools, alongside strategies to promote resilience in education…
Depression and anxiety in health human resources during the first Covid-19 wave in northern Peru
There is an urgent need for action to address the mental health of these professionals, who have played a critical role in pandemic response and care
Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder in Peruvian military
We found that nearly one in ten military personnel presented PTSD. Factors associated with a higher prevalence included longer service time, smoking, insomnia, and fear of COVID-19. Although resilience showed a protective trend in crude analyses, this association was not significant after adjustment
Trends and disparities in the coexistence of anemia and obesity among Peruvian women aged 20–49 years
Not applicable
Prevalence and factors associated with physical activity in adolescents from five secondary schools in northern Peru
The findings reveal a relatively low prevalence of active physical activity among adolescents. The positive association with resilience, family closeness, and mild anxious symptoms highlights the importance of strengthening protective factors to encourage physical activity in this vulnerable group. Conversely, the negative influence of family dysfunctionality, low self-esteem, and the impact of acne on quality of life underscores the need to addr…
Sleep quality and associated factors in Latin American medical students
It was found that 62.2% of students had poor sleep quality. Factors such as female sex, moderate risk of smoking, and depressive and anxious symptoms were associated with poor sleep quality, while COVID-19 training, history of the disease, and a high level of resilience were linked to better quality. These findings are key for public health, as poor sleep quality affects physical and mental health and academic performance, underscoring the import…
Prevalence and factors associated with fear of Covid-19 in military personnel during the second epidemic wave in Peru
Two out of ten military personnel were afraid of COVID-19. Our results highlight the need for targeted interventions addressing the factors contributing to fear of COVID-19 among military personnel, emphasizing the significance of mental health support and preventive measures within this specific population
Association between love breakup and suicidal ideation in Peruvian medical students
Our study provides evidence of a significant association between a major love breakup and suicidal ideation. This finding emphasizes the need for further research to better understand this association and inform the development of effective suicide prevention policies in medical education
Food insecurity in Piura, Peru, in the context of post-earthquake and the Covid-19 pandemic
Introduction: Piura, located in a seismic zone, faces challenges related to food security. The aim of this study was to analyze aspects related to food insecurity in the region following the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that occurred in 2021, within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A secondary analysis was performed in 177 people exposed to the earthquake in Piura. Food insecurity was assessed with the Household Food Insecurity Access S…
Poor sleep quality and erectile dysfunction in students from a Peruvian University
Objective: We aimed to evaluate the association between sleep quality and erectile dysfunction in young university students. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in men aged 18-30 years from Universidad Ricardo Palma, Lima, Peru. The survey comprised the International Index of Erectile Function, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Berlin questionnaire, and questions related to sociodemographic data. Prevalence ratios were estimated with ge…
Depression, anxiety, and stress in medical students in Peru
Symptoms of depression and anxiety occurred in 7 out of 10 students, and stress in 6 out of 10. Among the factors associated with the presence of anxiety, depression, and stress were eating behavior disorder and not regularly exercising. Periodic evaluations of mental symptomatology are required and counseling should be promoted in medical schools
Post-Traumatic Stress Associated with Telework-Related Job Limitation in Latin America
During the pandemic, there has been evidence of work limitations during telework, which are believed to cause mental health problems. Our objective was to assess the association between perceived work limitations during telework and posttraumatic stress during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Latin America in 2020. Exposure was measured by self-reporting using a self-perception questionnaire; the SP…
Factors Associated with Symptoms of Depression among People with Obesity
There are several sociodemographic factors (such as being female and living in the Andean region) and individual factors (daily use of tobacco and history of hypertension) associated with depressive symptoms in Peruvian inhabitants aged 15 or older with obesity. In this study, the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an increase in depressive symptoms
Depression and anxiety in peruvian military personnel during the pandemic context
We found a prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety of 29.9% and 22.0%, respectively. In regard to the factors that attenuate depression, we can mention being married and having resilience; and among the aggravating factors, having a relative with mental health problems, food insecurity, insomnia, and fear of COVID-19. Finally, anxiety increased through working time, insomnia, and fear of COVID-19
Factors Associated with Anxiety, Depression, and Stress in Peruvian University Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, university students have adopted measures that completely transformed their educational environment, and this has generated an increase in psychological stress. The present study aimed to identify the factors associated with anxiety, depression, and stress in students at a university in Peru during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. We conducted a cross-sectional analytical study in students in Lima, Peru. The DASS-21 sc…
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Factors Associated with Anxiety, Depression, and Stress in Peruvian University Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, university students have adopted measures that completely transformed their educational environment, and this has generated an increase in psychological stress. The present study aimed to identify the factors associated with anxiety, depression, and stress in students at a university in Peru during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. We conducted a cross-sectional analytical study in students in Lima, Peru. The DASS-21 sc…
Food insecurity in Piura, Peru, in the context of post-earthquake and the Covid-19 pandemic
Introduction: Piura, located in a seismic zone, faces challenges related to food security. The aim of this study was to analyze aspects related to food insecurity in the region following the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that occurred in 2021, within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A secondary analysis was performed in 177 people exposed to the earthquake in Piura. Food insecurity was assessed with the Household Food Insecurity Access S…
Poor sleep quality and erectile dysfunction in students from a Peruvian University
Objective: We aimed to evaluate the association between sleep quality and erectile dysfunction in young university students. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in men aged 18-30 years from Universidad Ricardo Palma, Lima, Peru. The survey comprised the International Index of Erectile Function, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Berlin questionnaire, and questions related to sociodemographic data. Prevalence ratios were estimated with ge…
Depression, anxiety, and stress in medical students in Peru
Symptoms of depression and anxiety occurred in 7 out of 10 students, and stress in 6 out of 10. Among the factors associated with the presence of anxiety, depression, and stress were eating behavior disorder and not regularly exercising. Periodic evaluations of mental symptomatology are required and counseling should be promoted in medical schools
Post-Traumatic Stress Associated with Telework-Related Job Limitation in Latin America
During the pandemic, there has been evidence of work limitations during telework, which are believed to cause mental health problems. Our objective was to assess the association between perceived work limitations during telework and posttraumatic stress during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Latin America in 2020. Exposure was measured by self-reporting using a self-perception questionnaire; the SP…
Factors Associated with Symptoms of Depression among People with Obesity
There are several sociodemographic factors (such as being female and living in the Andean region) and individual factors (daily use of tobacco and history of hypertension) associated with depressive symptoms in Peruvian inhabitants aged 15 or older with obesity. In this study, the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an increase in depressive symptoms
Depression and anxiety in peruvian military personnel during the pandemic context
We found a prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety of 29.9% and 22.0%, respectively. In regard to the factors that attenuate depression, we can mention being married and having resilience; and among the aggravating factors, having a relative with mental health problems, food insecurity, insomnia, and fear of COVID-19. Finally, anxiety increased through working time, insomnia, and fear of COVID-19
Prevalence and factors associated with fear of Covid-19 in military personnel during the second epidemic wave in Peru
Two out of ten military personnel were afraid of COVID-19. Our results highlight the need for targeted interventions addressing the factors contributing to fear of COVID-19 among military personnel, emphasizing the significance of mental health support and preventive measures within this specific population
Association between love breakup and suicidal ideation in Peruvian medical students
Our study provides evidence of a significant association between a major love breakup and suicidal ideation. This finding emphasizes the need for further research to better understand this association and inform the development of effective suicide prevention policies in medical education
Prevalence and factors associated with resilience in Peruvian adolescent schoolchildren during the early post-pandemic context
These findings underscore the importance of social and family support in fostering resilience during adolescence during the early post-pandemic context. They also highlight the need for interventions to address modifiable risk factors, including smoking, excessive screen time, and poor academic performance. The implementation of mentoring and psychological counseling programs within schools, alongside strategies to promote resilience in education…
Depression and anxiety in health human resources during the first Covid-19 wave in northern Peru
There is an urgent need for action to address the mental health of these professionals, who have played a critical role in pandemic response and care
Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder in Peruvian military
We found that nearly one in ten military personnel presented PTSD. Factors associated with a higher prevalence included longer service time, smoking, insomnia, and fear of COVID-19. Although resilience showed a protective trend in crude analyses, this association was not significant after adjustment
Trends and disparities in the coexistence of anemia and obesity among Peruvian women aged 20–49 years
Not applicable
Prevalence and factors associated with physical activity in adolescents from five secondary schools in northern Peru
The findings reveal a relatively low prevalence of active physical activity among adolescents. The positive association with resilience, family closeness, and mild anxious symptoms highlights the importance of strengthening protective factors to encourage physical activity in this vulnerable group. Conversely, the negative influence of family dysfunctionality, low self-esteem, and the impact of acne on quality of life underscores the need to addr…
Sleep quality and associated factors in Latin American medical students
It was found that 62.2% of students had poor sleep quality. Factors such as female sex, moderate risk of smoking, and depressive and anxious symptoms were associated with poor sleep quality, while COVID-19 training, history of the disease, and a high level of resilience were linked to better quality. These findings are key for public health, as poor sleep quality affects physical and mental health and academic performance, underscoring the import…
Trends in the hypertension care cascade under dual guideline criteria in Peru, 2014–2024
Background: Prior assessments of the hypertension care cascade in Peru have covered short periods and used a single diagnostic threshold. Objective: To describe 11-year trends (2014-2024) in the hypertension care cascade under two contemporary criteria (2023 ESH and 2025 ACC/AHA), quantify socioeconomic inequalities, and project the cascade to 2030 relative to WHO HEARTS targets. Methods: Repeated cross-sectional analysis of 238,738 adults (≥18 y…
Medicine (13 obras) · Psychiatry (10 obras) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (9 obras) · Environmental health (9 obras) · Psychology (8 obras) · Cross-sectional study (7 obras) · Internal Medicine (7 obras) · Stress and Burnout Research (7 obras) · Demography (6 obras) · Depression (economics (6 obras)