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    Síntomas de estreñimiento y uso de hierbas medicinales en adultos mayores del centro comercial Villa Jardín, San Luis, Lima. 2025
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2026-02-18) Ordoñez Vicente, Erika Roxana; Villafuerte Ravelo, Ana María; Rincón Chávez, José
    The study aimed to “determine the relationship between constipation symptoms and the use of medicinal herbs in older adults at the Villa Jardín shopping center, San Luis, Lima. 2025.” Method. Applied a quantitative approach, hypothetical deductive method, correlational scope, non experimental design, sample of 123 adults, conducted a single questionnaire survey, used statistics to analyze the data, and tested the hypothesis with Spearman's rho. Results. In terms of constipation severity, 39.8% strained excessively during bowel movements, 43.9% passed hard stools, 26.8% experienced pain, and 21.1% had incomplete bowel movements. In terms of constipation habits, 28.5% consumed fiber-rich foods, 40.7% drank 1.5 L of water per day, 23.6% engaged in physical activity, and 56.9% had regular bowel movements. In terms of beliefs about constipation, 33.3% considered constipation to be a health problem, 30.1% stated that medicinal herbs are safe for treating constipation, and 63.4% stated that medicinal herbs are more effective than medications. In terms of medicinal herbs 79.7% use aloe, 55.3% chamomile, 49.6% flaxseed, 22.8% ginger, and 50.4% fennel. in terms of perceived consumption of medicinal herbs, 32.5% reported an improvement in constipation symptoms, 50.4% preferred medicinal herbs to medication, and 27.6% indicated that medicinal herbs were safe treatments; in terms of preparation methods, 40.7% used infusions, 25.2% used decoctions, and 13.0% used ethanol macerates. Conclusion. There is a highly significant positive correlation (p=0.000, rho=0.792) between constipation symptoms and the use of medicinal herbs in older adults at the Villa Jardín shopping center in San Luis, Lima. 2025.