ArticleJournal of health, population, and nutrition2025
Assessing the vulnerability of Candida colonization through social determinants of health among college students in Puebla, Mexico.
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backgroundSocioeconomic disparities have been observed to negatively impact student health by increasing vulnerability to infectious diseases due to opportunistic pathogens. This research aims to assess the vulnerability of Candida through Social Determinants of Health among college students in Puebla, Mexico.
methodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 112 patients from a university community. Candida isolates were obtained from oral samples directly deposited on two culture media. Species were phenotypically identified and confirmed using VITEK
resultsThe prevalence of Candida spp. colonization in the population was 58.9%. Four species were identified, with C. glabrata (26.6%) being the most frequent; however, in the female population, C. albicans was the most frequent. The results did not indicate a significant association between most determinants; however, a significant difference was observed regarding carbohydrate-rich diet (p < 0.05). The most important social determinants in Candida colonization among college population were identified as age (with increasing age, the probability of colonization increases, OR = 2.3170; CI: 1.0325, 5.1997), students not using the health care system (OR = 3.1576; CI: 1.0232, 9.7445), and those frequently consuming high-sugar or junk food (OR = 3.8996; CI: 1.3559, 11.2152).
conclusionsThe importance of encouraging the use of health services in college population for timely medical care and the prevention of comorbidities and habits that may be risk factors for Candida colonization and potential infection is highlighted. Additionally, measures promoting healthy eating among students are proposed.
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