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Item type: Publicación , Access status: Embargo , Proyecto de Titulación embargado para publicación. Estará disponible a la fecha de publicación o de cierre de embargo(Universidad Católica de Cuenca, 2026) Alvarez Arcos , Jéssica MaricelaItem type: Ítem , Access status: Acceso Abierto , La violencia sexual y su efecto en las estructuras límbicas.(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2026) Pacheco Coca, María Andrea; Vélez Vanegas, Esteban DanielIntroduction. Sexual violence is a public health problem with significant psychological and neurobiological consequences, particularly on the limbic system, which is responsible for regulating emotions, memory, and the stress response. Given the increasing prevalence of this problem and the need to better understand its effects on the brain, the objective of this study was to analyze the alterations that sexual violence causes in limbic structures. Methodology. A descriptive literature review was conducted. Scientific articles published over the past ten years were searched in the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ProQuest databases, selecting studies that addressed the relationship between sexual violence and neurobiological changes in the limbic system. Results. Analysis of 30 studies revealed alterations primarily in the hippocampus, amygdala, and anterior cingulate cortex, as well as changes in the prefrontal cortex and corpus callosum. These changes included reduced volume, hyperactivity, and alterations in connectivity, associated with hypervigilance, intrusive memories, emotional dysregulation, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Conclusion. The evidence indicates that sexual violence causes structural and functional alterations in the limbic system, especially when it occurs during early stages of development, highlighting the importance of early detection and intervention and of continuing to investigate this issue.Item type: Ítem , Access status: Acceso Abierto , Correlación del índice glucosa-triglicéridos en la etnia Shuar de Morona Santiago 2018-2019(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2026) García Aguirre, Juan Diego; Sandoval Rosales, María JoséIntroduction: The triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) has gained relevance as an accessible indicator for detecting insulin resistance, a central factor in the development of metabolic diseases. This study aimed to determine the correlation between the TyG index and the risk of such diseases in the Shuar population of Morona Santiago, during the years 2018-2019. Methodology: An observational, cross-sectional, analytical, descriptive, and mixed-method study was conducted. A database of 300 individuals aged 18 to 65 years with a previous diagnosis of metabolic diseases was used. Variables such as age, sex, educational level, fasting glucose, and triglyceride levels were considered. The TyG index was calculated using the formula: In(glucose x triglycerides)/2. Results: The study showed a high prevalence of dysglycemia, with 48.33% of participants presenting prediabetes and 12.33% type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The TyG index showed a significant association in both disorders: for each increase in the index, the probability of prediabetes increased by 159 times (p<0.001), and in T2DM by 111 times (p<0.001). In addition, women showed a higher prevalence of metabolic disorders. Conclusions: It was concluded that the TyG index is a reliable and useful marker for the early detection of metabolic diseases in vulnerable populations. Its incorporation into public health programs can facilitate early diagnosis and guide preventive interventions in resource-limited communities.Item type: Publicación , Access status: Embargo , Proyecto de Titulación embargado para publicación. Estará disponible a la fecha de publicación o de cierre de embargo(Universidad Católica de Cuenca, 2026) Veintimilla Palacios, Pamela DoménicaItem type: Publicación , Access status: Embargo , Proyecto de Titulación embargado para publicación. Estará disponible a la fecha de publicación o de cierre de embargo(Universidad Católica de Cuenca, 2026) Banegas Ruiz , Andrea Marisol
