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Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Sinhala version of lawton instrumental activities of daily living scale
(Universidad Católica los Ángeles de Chimbote, 2018-06)
Introduction Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) are cognitively complex activities related to independent living in the community. Robust IADL scales are needed, however the psychometric properties of instruments ...
Food addiction in Latin America [Adicción alimentaria en Latinoamérica]
(Universidad Católica los Ángeles de Chimbote, 2018-02-27)
Food addiction is a disorder characterized by an uncontrollable desire to eat foods high in fats and sugars. These foods activate the brain reward system in a similar way to drugs generating the release of neurotransmitters ...
The Earning and Spending Habits of Male Sex Workers in Lima, Peru
(Universidad Católica los Ángeles de Chimbote, 2018-01-01)
Over the past decade, data have identified male sex work as a potentially viable economic decision; despite this, male sex workers (MSWs) continue to be perceived as group with access to few assets and resources. Using ...