Violence against women in Peru is a serious social problem, and prevention and intervention strategies to address it are a priority in social policies. The results of a research project that aims to develop a location map of violence against women in Peru are presented, analyzing its territorial distribution at the level of municipal districts and its link with socio-environmental variables. The spatial analysis of data carried out shows a direct relationship between the violence against women with low population density, the rural environment, poverty, illiteracy and the ratio of women of reproductive age and adolescent mothers. Our spatial analysis of the data can facilitate decision-making and territorial planning of social and healthcare services for women who suffer violence. The classification of the Rate of Violence against Women into quartiles by municipal districts allows us to locate areas of intervention, differentiating those municipal districts with the highest and lowest prevalence.

Air pollution is a growing environmental and public health concern, particularly in urban areas where vehicular emissions, industrial activities, and public events contribute to deteriorating air quality. This study examines air pollution concentrations in two districts of Cusco, Peru, using an interdisciplinary approach that integrates environmental monitoring and social risk perception analysis. Air quality measurements revealed elevated levels of PM2.5 and NO₂, with 40–60% of data falling within “Moderate” or “Unhealthy for sensitive groups” categories according to international standards. Notably, major cultural events such as Inti Raymi were associated with a threefold increase in pollutant concentrations, highlighting their impact on urban air quality. Simultaneously, surveys and interviews assessed public perception, revealing a varied understanding of pollution risks and a general concern for health impacts, especially in more polluted and densely populated areas. However, trust in scientists remains limited, which poses challenges for the implementation of evidence-based environmental strategies. This study highlights significant environmental inequality within the city, with central districts facing greater pollution burdens than peripheral zones. These findings underscore the need for holistic air quality management strategies that combine scientific assessments with community engagement. Strengthening trust between scientists and local populations is essential to develop inclusive and effective interventions that align with both technical and social priorities, particularly in rapidly urbanizing contexts such as Cusco.

Air pollution is a risk factor associated with various adverse effects on physical and mental health. The aim of the present study was to predict whether the perception of green areas, trust in scientists and climate anxiety have an impact on the perception of the effects of air pollution on health (PAPH). Our sample was composed of communities of populated hills in Peru N = 1088. We used the survey method, a non-probabilistic sampling design by quotas and face-to-face interviews. The results show that the variables analyzed have a significant positive impact, explaining 26% of the PAPH variance. Gender, age, educational level, perception of green spaces, trust in scientists and climate anxiety were identified as significant predictors. Climate anxiety was a variable that explained more of the variance compared to sociodemographics, perception of green spaces and trust in scientists. The main findings are discussed and highlight the importance of emotional factors in air pollution risk perception and their implications for policy and communication strategies to tackle environmental threats such as air pollution and health effects.

Objective: To examine differences in distributions of sustained attention (SA), impulsivity control index (ICI), errors of commission (Ec) and errors of omission (Eo) with respect to demographic variables (sex and school grade). To analyze differences at the secondary level in the regions of Peru. To relate age and school grade with AS and Eo. Theoretical framework: The study is centered on the theoretical model of Posner and Petersen (1990); considering a neuropsychological approach to development and a visual search paradigm. Method: It belongs to a quantitative approach, with a descriptive correlational scope and cross-sectional non-experimental design. The sampling was probabilistic by clusters, 6,564 students at the primary level and 4305 at the secondary level. Results and Discussion: In AS, ICI, Ec and Eo there are statistical differences according to sex and school grade. On the other hand, there were associations between AS and Eo according to age and school grade. Finally, statistical differences were obtained in AS, ICI and Eo according to the three regions of Peru. Implications of the research: The study provides new scientific evidence of attention in Peruvian children and adolescents. Originality/value: The study is based on the typification of the instrument in the Hogrefe TEA editions publishing house (Spain). Likewise, the results presented are unpublished and contribute to provide new information for psychopedagogues, psychologists and educators.