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Introduction: Appetitive traits are influenced by the interplay between genetic and environmental factors. This study aimed to explore the relationship between gene polymorphisms involved in the regulation of energy balance and food reward and appetitive traits in young Mexican subjects. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 118 university freshman undergraduates who completed the Adult Eating Behaviour Questionnaire for Spanish speakers (AEBQ-Esp) to assess their appetitive traits. A real-time PCR system was employed to determine gene polymorphisms involved in energy balance (LEP rs7799039, MC4R rs17782313, FTO rs9939609, GHRL rs696217), and reward system (DRD2/ANKK1 Taq1A rs1800497 and COMT rs4680). Results: The mean age of participants was 20.14 ± 3.95 years, 71.2% were women and their mean BMI was 23.52 ± 4.05 kg/m2. COMT Met allele carriers presented a significantly higher "Emotional overeating" mean score than Val allele carriers (2.63 ± 0.70 vs. 2.23 ± 0.70, p = 0.028). The MC4R CC + CT genotype correlated positively with "Emotional overeating" (Phi = 0.308, p = 0.01). The COMT MetMet+MetVal genotype correlated with higher "Emotional overeating" (r = 0.257, p = 0.028; Phi = 0.249, p = 0.033). The protective genotype FTO TT correlated positively with "Emotional undereating" (Phi = 0.298, p = 0.012). Carriers of the risk genotype MC4R CC + CT presented a higher risk of "Emotional overeating" than TT carriers (OR = 2.4, 95% CI 1.3-4.8, p = 0.034). Carriers of the risk genotype COMT MetMet+MetVal (OR = 3.4, 95% CI 1.1-10.3, p = 0.033), were associated with a higher risk of "Emotional overeating" than ValVal carriers. The protective FTO genotype TT was associated with "Emotional undereating" (OR = 1.8, 95% CI 1.1-9.1, p = 0.014). Discussion: The study found a relationship between the protective genotypes of FTO TT and "Emotional undereating" and risk genotypes of COMT Met/Met+Met/Val and MC4R CC + CT with "Emotional overeating." These genetic factors may increase weight gain by enhancing hedonic food consumption and reducing satiety control. Future studies should focus on replication studies in ethnically diverse young adults and life stages to explore the relationship between polymorphisms and appetitive traits and weight. This will help tailor personalized nutrigenetic strategies to counteract disordered eating patterns leading to obesity and associated co-morbidities.

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Personalized Nutrition emerged as a new trend for providing nutritional and food advice based on the individual's genetic composition, a field driven by the advancements in the multi-omic sciences throughout the last century. It intends not only to tailor the recommended daily allowances of nutrients and functional foods that a person may need but also to maintain the principles of sustainability and eco-friendliness. This principle implies the implementation of strategies within the healthcare system to advocate for the ending of the one-diet-fits-all paradigm by considering a personalized diet as an ally to prevent diet-related chronic diseases. In this Perspective, we highlight the potential benefits of such a paradigm within the region of Latin America, particularly Mexico, where the genetic admixture of the population, food biodiversity, and food culture provide unique opportunities to establish personalized nutrigenetic strategies. These strategies could play a crucial role in preventing chronic diseases and addressing the challenges confronted in the region.

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Oxidative stress (OS) has been linked to cell damage and chronic disease development; however, the study of psychological factors related with OS has been limited, as has its relationship with biochemical and personal variables. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the association between a wide variety of personal, psychological, and biochemical factors with OS in a sample of healthy Mexican people. A total of 134 participants, from which 70 (52%) were women, without known chronic conditions were included in the study, and the molecule 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) was also measured as a marker of OS. We observed in the multivariate analysis of the whole sample that depressive symptoms (measured with CES-D scale) were the only psychological variable significantly associated (positively) with 8-OHdG. In addition, the following sociodemographic variables were associated with 8-OHdG: age, schooling (positively correlated), and the frequency of vitamins/antioxidant consumption (negatively correlated). The biochemical variables of erythrocytes in urine and amylase were positively correlated with 8-OHdG, while glucose was negatively correlated with it. Additional biochemical variables were associated in the multivariate analysis of each sex, including the positive correlation of LDL-cholesterol, LDH enzyme, lymphocytes, and the negative correlation of phosphorus and eosinophils in women's samples, as well as the positive correlation of potassium, uric acid, and leucocytes in urine and the negative correlation of erythrocytes and lipase in the men's samples. In conclusion, depression was the only psychological variable positively correlated with 8-OHdG after adjusting for confounders, and new associations with biochemical variables were found with some differences between sexes.

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Resumen La relación entre el consumo de bebidas endulzadas con sacarosa y la reducción en la ingesta de alimentos ha sido objeto de estudio en el ámbito de la salud pública y la nutrición. A medida que el consumo de estas bebidas ha aumentado en las últimas décadas, se ha observado un aumento de los problemas de salud relacionados con la alimentación. En este trabajo se analiza el efecto que tiene la ingesta crónica de agua endulzada con sacarosa sobre el consumo de alimento balanceado, el perfil lipídico, la resistencia a la insulina, y en algunos marcadores del estado nutricional como el peso, la proteína sérica total, albúmina, hemoglobina y creatinina en ratas Wistar macho. El agua endulzada con sacarosa al 12% se administró a un grupo de 9 ratas durante 8 semanas. Un grupo control de 9 ratas bebieron agua natural. El consumo de alimentos entre ambos grupos y los marcadores bioquímicos se analizaron al final del tratamiento. Las concentraciones séricas de glucosa, lípidos, proteínas totales, albúmina, creatinina y hemoglobina se midieron mediante espectroscopia. Los resultados mostraron que el grupo de ratas que consumieron agua endulzada con sacarosa ingirieron menos alimento balanceado; consumieron una mayor cantidad de líquidos y calorías. Sin embargo, el consumo de agua endulzada no modificó el perfil lipídico. Los resultados de marcadores nutricionales tales como peso, creatinina, proteínas totales, albúmina y hemoglobina mostraron que el consumo crónico de sacarosa al 12% no ocasionaba un estado de desnutrición a largo plazo por menor consumo de alimento balanceado.

Abstract The relationship between the consumption of sucrose-sweetened beverages and the reduction in the intake of foods has been the subject of study in the field of public health and nutrition. As consumption of these beverages has increased in recent decades, an increase in diet-related health problems has been observed. In the present work, the effect of chronic intake of water sweetened with 12% sucrose on balanced food consumption, lipid profile, insulin resistance, as well as on some markers of nutritional status such as weight, total serum, protein, albumin, hemoglobin and creatinine in male Wistar rats is analysed. Water sweetened with sucrose was administered to a group of 9 rats for 8 weeks, with a group of 9 rats that drank natural water as a control. Food consumption between both groups, as well as blood chemistry markers, were analysed at the end of treatment. Serum concentrations of glucose, lipids, total protein, albumin, creatinine, and hemoglobin were measured by spectroscopy. The results showed that the group of rats that consumed water sweetened with sucrose ingested less balanced food; they consumed a greater amount of fluids and calories. However, consumption of sweetened water did not modify the lipid profile. The results of nutritional markers such as weight, creatinine, total protein, albumin and hemoglobin show that chronic consumption of 12% sucrose does not cause a state of long-term malnutrition due to lower consumption of balanced food.

Resumo A relação entre o consumo de bebidas açucaradas com sacarose e a redução na ingestão de alimentos tem sido objeto de estudo na área de saúde pública e na nutrição. Como o consumo destas bebidas tem crescido nas últimas décadas, foi observado um aumento dos problemas de saúde relacionados com a alimentação. No presente trabalho foi analisado o efeito da ingestão crônica de água açucarada com sacarose sobre o consumo de alimento balanceado, perfil lipídico, resistência à insulina, bem como em alguns marcadores do estado nutricional como peso, proteína sérica total, albumina, hemoglobina e creatinina em ratos Wistar machos. Água adoçada com sacarose a 12% foi administrada a um grupo de 9 ratos durante 8 semanas, com um grupo de 9 ratos que beberam água natural como grupo controle. O consumo alimentar entre os dois grupos, bem como os marcadores bioquímicos, foram analisados no final do tratamento. As concentrações séricas de glicose, lipídios, proteínas totais, albumina, creatinina e hemoglobina foram medidas por espectroscopia. Os resultados mostraram que o grupo de ratos que consumiu água adoçada com sacarose ingeriu menos alimento balanceado; Eles consumiram maior quantidade de líquidos e calorias. Entretanto, o consumo de água adoçada não modificou o perfil lipídico. Os resultados dos marcadores nutricionais como peso, creatinina, proteína total, albumina e hemoglobina mostraram que o consumo crônico de sacarose a 12% não causava estado de desnutrição no longo prazo devido ao menor consumo de alimentos balanceados.

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[{"text": "INTRODUCCIÓN: La diabetes mellitus tipo 2 es una enfermedad metabólica de alta prevalencia en México; donde el autocuidado es fundamental para mejorar las condiciones de salud. Un concepto que influye negativamente en la salud es el estigma, el cual relacionado a la diabetes se refiere a ser tratado de manera diferente, aislado o excluido por su condición. OBJETIVO: Determinar la relación entre el autocuidado y el estigma asociado a la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en adultos mexicanos. METODOLOGÍA: Estudio transversal y correlacional. La población de interés fueron adultos con diabetes tipo 2; la muestra fueron 219 participantes a través de un muestreo por conveniencia. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron Summary of Diabetes Self-Care y Diabetes Stigma Assesment Scale. RESULTADOS: Las conductas de autocuidado tuvieron un promedio de 36,97, la dieta tuvo la mayor puntuación (

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Resumen Debe plantearse como una tarea desde los grupos de investigación identificar y concebir su producción académica desde y para la transferencia y la apropiación del conocimiento en su relación con actores como el estado, la empresa y la so ciedad, posibilitando el bienestar, el desarrollo y la transformación social, este debería ser en un sentido estricto, una de las metas para los grupos de investi gación. Comparar la producción académica de los diferentes grupos de investi gación, permitiendo conocer, identificar y cuantificar cómo se difunde el conoci miento desde las diferentes disciplinas (Ingenierías y las artes y humanidades). Como hallazgo se observa un crecimiento de las investigaciones, así como en producciones bajo diversas tipologías que abordan la solución de problemas en estas áreas y perfilan su objeto de conocimiento declarado.

Abstract It should be raised as a task from research groups to identify and to concei ve their academic production from and for the transfer and appropriation of knowledge in their relationship with stakeholders, such as the state, business, and society, by enabling welfare, development, and social transformation. This should be in a strict sense, one of the goals for research groups. To compare the academic production of the different research groups, which allow to know, to identify, and to quantify how knowledge is disseminated from the different disciplines (Arts and Humanities and Engineering). As a finding, a growth in re search is observed, as well as in productions under different typologies, which address the solution of problems in these areas and outline their declared ob ject of knowledge.

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PURPOSE: Personality traits are an important factor in health behaviors. However, personality traits and self-care in T2DM in the Mexican population are not yet explored due to this; the purpose of this work was to explore the relationship of personality traits with self-care in Mexican adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a sample of 197 T2DM patients from a primary care center in Oaxaca, Mexico. The Big Five Inventory and the Summary of Diabetes Self-care Activities (SDSCA) were the tools used. Correlation models and multiple linear regression models were used for the analysis. RESULTS: Most of the study participants were women (74.6%). The mean age was 53.1 years (SD = 8.4). The average years of schooling of the participants were 5.7 (SD = 4.3). The number of years lived with T2DM was 9.0 (SD = 6.5). The waist circumference was 96.3 (SD = 14.2), and the BMI was 27.5 kg/m2 (SD = 4.1). The traits of conscientiousness (r = 0.283) and openness (r = 0.259) were positively correlated with self-care activities, while neuroticism was inversely correlated (r = -0.144). In the multiple linear regression models, only the conscientiousness and openness traits were predictors of self-care; they explained 19% of the variance. CONCLUSION: People with greater openness and conscientiousness were associated with greater compliance with self-care. Conversely, neuroticism was inversely associated with self-care in patients with T2DM.

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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is influenced by genetic (e.g., APOE polymorphisms) and environmental factors between the virus and the host. HCV modulates the host's lipid metabolism but dietary components influence lipids and in vitro HCV RNA replication. Few data exist on the role of dietary features or patterns (DPs) in HCV infection. Herein, we aimed to evaluate the nutritional profiles of chronic HCV (CHC) and spontaneous clearance (SC) Mexican patients in the context of APOE alleles and their correlation with HCV-related variables. The fibrosis-related APOEε3 allele prevailed in CHC and SC patients, who had four DPs ("meat and soft drinks", DP1; "processed animal and fried foods", DP2; "Mexican-healthy", DP3; and "fish-rich", DP4). In CHC subjects, polyunsaturated fatty acid intake (PUFA ≥ 4.9%) was negatively associated, and fiber intake (≥21.5 g/day) was positively associated with a high viral load (p < 0.036). High adherence to fish-rich DP4 was associated with a higher frequency of CHC individuals consuming PUFA ≥ 4.9% (p = 0.004) and low viral load (p = 0.036), but a lower frequency of CHC individuals consuming fiber ≥21.5 g/day (p = 0.038). In SC and CHC individuals, modifying unhealthy DPs and targeting HCV-interacting nutrients, respectively, could be part of a nutritional management strategy to prevent further liver damage.

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We studied HLA class I (HLA-A, -B) and class II (HLA-DRB1, -DQB1) allele groups and alleles by PCR-SSP based typing in a total of 15,318 mixed ancestry Mexicans from all the states of the country divided into 78 sample sets, providing information regarding allelic and haplotypic frequencies and their linkage disequilibrium, as well as admixture estimates and genetic substructure. We identified the presence of 4268 unique HLA extended haplotypes across Mexico and find that the ten most frequent (HF > 1%) HLA haplotypes with significant linkage disequilibrium (Δ'≥0.1) in Mexico (accounting for 20% of the haplotypic diversity of the country) are of primarily Native American ancestry (A*02~B*39~DRB1*04~DQB1*03:02, A*02~B*35~DRB1*08~DQB1*04, A*68~B*39~DRB1*04~DQB1*03:02, A*02~B*35~DRB1*04~DQB1*03:02, A*24~B*39~DRB1*14~DQB1*03:01, A*24~B*35~DRB1*04~DQB1*03:02, A*24~B*39~DRB1*04~DQB1*03:02, A*02~B*40:02~DRB1*04~DQB1*03:02, A*68~B*35~DRB1*04~DQB1*03:02, A*02~B*15:01~DRB1*04~DQB1*03:02). Admixture estimates obtained by a maximum likelihood method using HLA-A/-B/-DRB1 as genetic estimators revealed that the main genetic components in Mexico as a whole are Native American (ranging from 37.8% in the northern part of the country to 81.5% in the southeastern region) and European (ranging from 11.5% in the southeast to 62.6% in northern Mexico). African admixture ranged from 0.0 to 12.7% not following any specific pattern. We were able to detect three major immunogenetic clusters correlating with genetic diversity and differential admixture within Mexico: North, Central and Southeast, which is in accordance with previous reports using genome-wide data. Our findings provide insights into the population immunogenetic substructure of the whole country and add to the knowledge of mixed ancestry Latin American population genetics, important for disease association studies, detection of demographic signatures on population variation and improved allocation of public health resources.

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Resumen El motor para el cambio social es la innovación social y en medio de estos dos términos está la participación ciudadana, sin la cual no sería posible resolver de manera eficiente los problemas actuales de la socie dad, el artículo hace un análisis bibliométrico para generar resultados cuantitativos y cualitativos, a partir de un análisis de la producción existente enfocada en la relación de "innovación social y cambio social" e "innovación social y metodologías participativas. Uno de los resultados más concluyentes es que el interés en los temas seleccionados ha aumentado exponencialmente en los últimos años.

Abstract The engine for social change is social innovation and in the midst of these two terms is citizen participation, without which it would not be possible to solve efficiently the societal current problems. This article makes a bibliometric analysis in order to generate quantitative and qualitative results, based on an analysis of existing production focused on the relationship of "social innovation and social change" and "social innovation and participatory methodologies. One of the most conclusive results is that the interest in selected topics has increased exponentially in recent years.

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We studied HLA class I (HLA-A, -B) and class II (HLA-DRB1, -DQB1) alleles by PCR-SSP based typing in 665 Mexicans from the state of Nuevo León living in the city of Monterrey (N = 226) and rural communities (N = 439), to obtain information regarding allelic and haplotypic frequencies. We find that the most frequent haplotypes in the state of Nuevo León include 12 Native American and three European haplotypes. Admixture estimates revealed that the main genetic components in the state of Nuevo León are Native American (54.53 ±â€¯0.87% by ML; 48.88% of Native American haplotypes) and European (38.67 ±â€¯4.06% by ML; 32.59% of European haplotypes), and a less prominent African genetic component (6.80 ±â€¯4.30% by ML; 8.26% of African haplotypes).

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We studied HLA class I (HLA-A, -B) and class II (HLA-DRB1, -DQB1) alleles by PCR-SSP based typing in 479 Mexicans from the state of Durango living in Durango city (N = 153) and rural communities (N = 326), to obtain information regarding allelic and haplotypic frequencies. We find that the ten most frequent haplotypes found in the state of Durango include eight Native American and two European haplotypes. Admixture estimates revealed that the main genetic components in Durango are European (54.34 ±â€¯1.68%) and Native American (45.66 ±â€¯2.24%), while African genetic component was virtually absent (0.00 ±â€¯2.03%). However, African haplotypes could be estimated at a proportion of 9.13%.

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We studied HLA class I (HLA-A, -B) and class II (HLA-DRB1, -DQB1) alleles by PCR-SSP based typing in 461 Mexicans from the state of Chihuahua living in Chihuahua city (N = 119), Ciudad Juárez (N = 106) and rural communities (N = 236), to obtain information regarding allelic and haplotypic frequencies and their linkage disequilibrium. We find that the most frequent haplotypes found in the state of Chihuahua include seven Native American and three European haplotypes. Admixture estimates revealed that the main genetic components in Chihuahua are European (52.12 ±â€¯0.88% by ML; 41.53% of European haplotypes) and Native American (39.51 ±â€¯2.17% by ML; 37.45% of Native American haplotypes), while African genetic component was less apparent (8.36 ±â€¯1.47% by ML; 11.70% of African haplotypes).

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We studied HLA class I (HLA-A, -B) and class II (HLA-DRB1, -DQB1) alleles by PCR-SSP based typing in 95 Mexicans from the state of Aguascalientes to obtain information regarding allelic and haplotypic frequencies and their linkage disequilibrium. We find that the most frequent haplotypes in the state of Aguascalientes include four Native American, three European and one Asian haplotypes. Admixture estimates revealed that the main genetic components in the state of Aguascalientes are Native American (54.53 ±â€¯3.22% by ML; 44.21% of Native American haplotypes) and European (44.34 ±â€¯0.45% by ML; 40.53% of European haplotypes), and a relatively low African genetic component (1.13 ±â€¯2.33% by ML; 5.26% of African haplotypes).

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We studied HLA class I (HLA-A, -B) and class II (HLA-DRB1, -DQB1) alleles by PCR-SSP based typing in 453 Mexicans from the state of Zacatecas living in Zacatecas city (N = 84), Fresnillo (N = 103) and rural communities (N = 266) to obtain information regarding allelic and haplotypic frequencies and their linkage disequilibrium. We find that the most frequent haplotypes for the state of Zacatecas include seven Native American most probable ancestry (A*02 ∼ B*39 ∼ DRB1*04 ∼ DQB1*03:02; A*02 ∼ B*35 ∼ DRB1*08 ∼ DQB1*04; A*24 ∼ B*39 ∼ DRB1*14 ∼ DQB1*03:01; A*02 ∼ B*35 ∼ DRB1*04 ∼ DQB1*03:02; A*24 ∼ B*35 ∼ DRB1*04 ∼ DQB1*03:02; A*68 ∼ B*35 ∼ DRB1*04 ∼ DQB1*03:02 and A*24 ∼ B*35 ∼ DRB1*08 ∼ DQB1*04) and two European MPA haplotypes (HLA ∼ A*01 ∼ B*08 ∼ DRB1*03:01 ∼ DQB1*02 and A*29 ∼ B*44 ∼ DRB1*07 ∼ DQB1*02). Admixture estimates revealed that the main genetic components in the state of Zacatecas are European (47.61 ±â€¯1.85%) and Native American (44.74 ±â€¯1.12%), while the African genetic component was less apparent (7.65 ±â€¯1.12%). Our findings provide a starting point for the study of population immunogenetics of urban and rural populations from the state of Zacatecas and add to the growing knowledge on the population genetics of Northern Mexico.

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We studied HLA class I (HLA-A, -B) and class II (HLA-DRB1, -DQB1) alleles by PCR-SSP based typing in 148 Mexicans from the state of Tamaulipas living in Ciudad Victoria (N = 23) and rural communities (N = 125), to obtain information regarding allelic and haplotypic frequencies. We found that the most frequent haplotypes in the state of Tamaulipas include ten Native American, three European and one African haplotypes. Admixture estimates revealed that the main genetic components in the state of Tamaulipas are Native American (54.69 ±â€¯0.93% by ML; 47.65% of Native American haplotypes) and European (34.66 ±â€¯5.62% by ML; 33.56% of European haplotypes), and a relatively high African genetic component (10.65 ±â€¯5.05% by ML; 12.42% of African haplotypes).

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We studied HLA class I (HLA-A, -B) and class II (HLA-DRB1, -DQB1) alleles by PCR-SSP based typing in 117 Mexicans from the state of San Luis Potosí living in the city of San Luis Potosí (N = 30) and rural communities (N = 87), to obtain information regarding allelic and haplotypic frequencies. We find that the most frequent haplotypes in the state include 13 Native American, six European, two African and two Asian haplotypes. Admixture estimates revealed that the main genetic components are Native American (52.72 ±â€¯0.66% by ML; 48.29% of Native American haplotypes) and European (34.62 ±â€¯4.28% by ML; 32.48% of European haplotypes), and a relatively high African genetic component (12.66 ±â€¯4.61% by ML; 10.26% of African haplotypes).

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We studied HLA class I (HLA-A, -B) and class II (HLA-DRB1, -DQB1) alleles by PCR-SSP based typing in 684 Mexicans from the state of Coahuila living in Saltillo (N = 72), Torreón (N = 396) and rural communities (N = 216), to obtain information regarding allelic and haplotypic frequencies. We find that the ten most frequent haplotypes found in the state of Coahuila include eight Native American and two European haplotypes. Admixture estimates revealed that the main genetic components in the state of Coahuila are European (49.72 ±â€¯4.18% by ML; 37.49% of European haplotypes) and Native American (45.01 ±â€¯2.69% by ML; 42.98% of Native American haplotypes), while African genetic component is less apparent (5.27 ±â€¯1.88% by ML; 9.92% of African haplotypes).

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Objetivo: determinar la correlación entre el nivel de incertidumbre, la calidad de vida y la presión arterial en adultos con hipertensión de Santiago Pinotepa Nacional Oaxaca. Método: el diseño del estudio fue transversal y correlacional. La población de interés fueron pacientes hipertensos de 20 años de edad y más, con diagnóstico mínimo de 6 meses y que no presenten otras enfermedades crónicas. El muestreo fue no aleatorio por conveniencia. La recolección de datos se realizó por medio de visitas domiciliarias. Resultados: la muestra estuvo integrada por 119 pacientes, la edad promedio fue de 65.7 años (DE = 14.7). En la muestra predominó el sexo femenino, casado y analfabeta, el 73.9% reportó una incertidumbre baja, el 50.4% señaló tener una muy buena calidad de vida y el 52.9% presentó cifras de presión sistólica >140mmHg. La calidad de vida se correlacionó significativamente con la presión arterial. Conclusión: es necesario realizar detección de la incertidumbre en los pacientes para dirigir intervenciones individualizadas con la finalidad de generar un afrontamiento positivo, favorecer la calidad de vida y coadyuvar a mejorar el control de la presión arterial en esta población.

Objective: to determine the correlation between the uncertainty level, quality of life and blood pressure in adults with hypertension of Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca. Method: it was a cross-sectional and correlational study. The population of interest were hypertensive patients aged 20 years and over, with a minimum diagnosis of 6 months and no other chronic diseases. Sampling was not random sampling by convenience. Data gathering was made by home visits. Results: the sample consisted of 119 patients, the average age was 65.7 years old (SD = 14.7). Female, married and illiterate predominated in the sample, 73.9% reported low uncertainty, 50.4% reported very good quality of life and 52.9% had Systolic BP > 140mmHg. Quality of life is significantly correlated with blood pressure. Conclusion: it is necessary to make an identification of uncertainty on patients to manage personal interventions with the purpose of creating a positive confrontation, favor the quality of life and contribute improving the management of blood pressure among this population.

Objetivo: determinar a correlação entre o nível de incerteza, qualidade de vida e pressão arterial em adultos com hipertensão de Santiago Pinotepa Nacional Oaxaca. Método: o desenho do estudo foi transversal e correlacional. A população de interesse eram hipertensos com 20 anos ou mais, com diagnóstico mínimo de 6 meses e sem outras doenças crônicas. A amostragem foi não aleatória por conveniência. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de visitas domiciliares. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 119 pacientes, a idade média foi de 65,7 anos (DP = 14,7). Na amostra predominou o sexo feminino, casado e analfabeto, 73,9% relataram baixa incerteza, 50,4% referiram qualidade de vida muito boa e 52,9% apresentaram valores de PA Sistólica >140mmHg. A qualidade de vida correlacionou-se significativamente com a pressão arterial. Conclusão: é necessário realizar a detecção de incertezas nos pacientes para direcionar intervenções individualizadas, a fim de gerar enfrentamento positivo, melhorar a qualidade de vida e melhorar o controle da pressão arterial nessa população.

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