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ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the clinical and sociodemographic profile and associate them with the quality of life of adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus being followed up in a public hospital in an inner city of the state of São Paulo. Method: Quantitative, cross-sectional, and analytical study, performed with 80 dyads. Data were collected through a clinical/sociodemographic form and a Quality of Life Instrument. For analysis, descriptive statistics were used, and Pearson's Chi-square and Fisher's Exact tests were applied to assess the association between quality of life and clinical/sociodemographic variables. Results: Out of the total participants, the ones who scored high quality of life were mostly, female (52.5%), in the age group 15 to 17 years old (56.3%), 51.3% self-identified as white, and 40.1% were attending high school. In the preoccupation domain, a significant association was found to the time since diagnosis (p=0.035), demonstrating that young adolescents with a longer time of diagnosis had a worse quality of life. Conclusion: The majority of adolescents in this study (51.3%) had been living with diabetes for 10 or more years. It was identified that the duration of the diagnosis has the potential to interfere with the quality of life of these young individuals.

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the epidemiological profile of vertebral bone tuberculosis (TBO) in a public tertiary hospital in Recife, PE, from 2018 to 2023. Methods: Retrospective epidemiological study with a descriptive and quantitative approach. Medical records of patients reported with vertebral tuberculosis between 2018 and 2023 were evaluated. Results: 14 cases were found treated as vertebral tuberculosis. The sample was predominantly composed of male individuals, with an average age of 49 years, residing in the metropolitan region of Recife. The majority had the diagnosis established by clinical radiological criteria and surgical treatment for decompression and arthrodesis, which occurred in 11 (78.5%) of the cases. Conclusion: It concludes that the profile of patients with vertebral tuberculosis is made up of men of working age, and that clinical-radiographic diagnosis predominates mainly in endemic areas. Level of Evidence II. Retrospective study.

Introduction: Health Benefit Plan Administrators must manage the health risk of their members. Therefore, health characterization is performed from enrollment to support decision-making and timely intervention. Objective: To analyze the historical results of characterizing the adult population on admission to the insurance company in relation to the demand for all-cause and psychiatric hospitalization services. Materials and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study with members over 18 years of age, in which an analysis was made of the characterization of the adult population of the insurer and its association with the use of medical consultation services in primary care and all-cause and psychiatric hospitalizations. Bivariate and multivariate analysis was made, and odds ratios (OR) were calculated in logistic regression. Results: Variables significantly associated with having an all-cause hospitalization were identified: having referred history of heart disease OR=1.71(95%CI: 1.33; 2.20), respiratory disease OR= 1. 30(95%CI: 1.04; 1.61), chronic kidney disease OR=1.66(95%CI: 1.13; 2.45), cancer OR=1.65(95%CI: 1.14; 2.40), taking any medication permanently OR=1.35(95%CI: 1.174; 1.56) and smoking OR=1.44(95%CI: 1.12; 1.85). For psychiatric hospitalizations, a history of discouragement, depression, or little hope was relevant with OR=5.12(95%CI: 1.89; 13.87). Discussion: The characterization of patients during enrolment allowed the identification of predictor variables of hospitalization, guiding management from the primary care level minimizing costs and catastrophic health events. Conclusion: The timely identification of specific patient profiles allows timely actions to minimize health costs and catastrophic health events.

Objective: to describe the clinical-epidemiological profile and outcome of old people hospitalized for COVID-19 at the University Hospital of Piauí. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out with secondary data involving 137 medical records of old patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in the UH during the period from April to December 2020. Data were collected in August and September 2021. A form consisting of questions equivalent to the sociodemographic and epidemiological data of old patients was used. Data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software version 25. Results: It was observed that the "use of mechanical ventilation" (Odds Ratio: 35.96 [10.23-126.47]) and "type of hospitalization bed" (Odds Ratio: 9.40 [2.69-32.82]) were the variables that best explain the deaths being independent predictors for this outcome. There was a statistically significant association between the number of comorbidities (p=0.007), the presence of clinical manifestations (p=0.003), the number of clinical manifestations (p=0.003) and death. The shorter survival time was associated with ICU admission and use of mechanical ventilation (p=0.000). Conclusion: The results of the study show that the presence of risk factors for COVID-19, clinical manifestations of the disease, to be admitted to ICU beds, using MV and those who were older had worse outcomes.

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the prevalence and factors associated with the lifestyle profile of public basic education teachers in Minas Gerais during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Epidemiological websurvey carried out with public basic education teachers in Minas Gerais. Data collection took place from August to September2020 via digital form. Anthropometric, sociodemographic, work, and lifestyle characteristics were evaluated. Poisson Regression was used. Results: 15,641 teachers participated and 31.1% had inadequate health habits. There was a higher prevalence among men (PR=1.38; 95%CI:1.31;1.45), older age (PR=1.20; 95%CI: 1.07;1.34), greater weekly workload (RP=1.10; 95%CI:1.03;1.17) and those dissatisfied with work (RP=1.21; 95%CI:1.15;1.27). As a protective factor, professors with longer teaching experience (RP=0.92; 95%CI:0.87;0.98) and those hired or appointed (PR=0.89; 95%CI:0.85) ;0.94). Conclusion: Lifestyle inadequacy was found among older male teachers, with longer working hours and job dissatisfaction.

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the COVID-19 clinical characteristics, associated comorbidities, and outcomes in adolescents. Data source: This is a systematic review study based on articles published between 2020 and 2022 in the United States National Library of Medicine - PubMed (MedLine), Virtual Health Library – VHL (LILACS), Science Direct, Web of Science, and Scopus (Elsevier) databases. The study was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews, under No. CRD42022309108. Data synthesis: A total of 1188 studies were identified. After applying the selection criteria, 13 articles were included. Prevalence was 25%; mild cases were predominant; and fever, cough, headache, anosmia, nasal congestion, and ageusia were frequent. Fever and cough were proportionally higher in hospitalized cases: 81 and 68%, respectively. Dyspnea (odds ratio [OR] 6.3; confidence interval 95%[CI] 2.8–14.3), fever (OR 3.8; 95%CI 2.0–7.4), and cough (OR 3.4; 95%CI 2.0–6.0) were associated with severe cases. Up to 28% required intensive care and 38% required mechanical ventilation. Pre-existing comorbidities increased the risk of hospitalization and death. Severe cases were associated with the risk of death (relative risk [RR] 4.6; 95%CI 2.8–7.5). The black, mixed, and indigenous races/skin colors represented risk groups, as well as residents of poorer regions. Conclusions: The review provided a better understanding of the disease profile and may favor the development of public policies, in addition to contributing to the current literature in the field of adolescent health.

Diabetes Mellitus is a group of diseases of the endocrine system in which the body does not produce the hormone insulin, or its use is inefficient. This study aims to analyze the number of hospitalizations for diabetes in the northern region of Minas Gerais from 2011 to 2020. The research universe was based on the SUS Hospital Information System database, referring to the number of hospitalizations, hospital expenses, and patient profiles. The results revealed that from 2011 to 2020, 12,109 hospitalizations for Diabetes Mellitus were recorded in the North of Minas Gerais, averaging 1,211 cases per year, 24.7% of which were in private hospitals, with an average stay of 5.4 days. Most were urgent (99.3%), and expenses totaled BRL 8,552,504.92. As for the mortality rate, there was a reduction from 5.4 to 3.87. There were more hospitalizations in Montes Claros (3,740). However, the mortality rate was higher in Januária (9.3). The disease is predominant in women (52.5%) between 60 and 69 years old (22.0%) and in the mixed race (47.43%), with higher mortality after 80 years of age. Thus, despite the reduction in mortality, hospitalizations remained high, especially in the last years of this study. Therefore, a greater approach to these patterns is essential to mitigate the advance of diabetes mellitus in the region.

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the health profile of the population that attended an integrated health campaign in times of COVID-19. Materials and Methods: It was a Cross-sectional, observational, descriptive, and retrospective study. The population is made up of a total of 289 patients who met the selection criteria. Results: Of the total number of patients (289), 64.7% were female, from this group 8.3% reported having had COVID-19. COVID-19 cases were reported to be between the ages of 15 to 59 years (37%). The most frequent comorbidity was: obesity (26.6%), followed by arterial hypertension (11.8%) and diabetes mellitus (3.8%). The most frequent signs and symptoms of COVID-19 were: dyspnea (4.5%), myalgia (4.2%), cough (3.1%), and rhinorrhea (3.1%). Only 19.7% of patients reported having received the COVID-19 vaccine at the time of the study. The most frequently reported pathologies were: respiratory (26.3%), musculoskeletal (25.3%), endocrinological (12.1%), cardiovascular (11.1%), and infectious pathologies (11.1%). The associated variables were: no comorbidity (p = 0.014; CI 95 [0.208-0.853]; OR = 0.421), obesity (p = 0.010; CI 95% [1.228-5.161] OR = 2.518), and dyspnea (p = 0.000; CI 95 [4,052-22,980], OR = 9,649). Conclusions: A predominance of female patients was found. Obesity was the most frequent comorbidity. The most frequent pathologies were those of the respiratory system. The absence of comorbidities shows a protective association for COVID-19, while obesity and dyspnea increase this association.

Introduction: The main pathogen in osteoarticular infections is Staphylococcus aureus. The recommended treatment schemes are based on American or European literature, there are no data from local studies. The purpose of this study is to know the epidemiological profile in osteoarticular infections of the San Vicente Fundación children’s hospital (Medellín/Colombia) and the characteristics of the affected patients. Materials and methods: Retrospective review of histories of patients between 0 and 15 years old with a diagnosis of osteoarticular infection in the San Vicente Fundación children’s hospital detailing demogra-phic variables, pathology and relevant antecedents to characterize the epidemiological profile of osteoarti-cular infections in the hospital.Results: We identified 72 patients with osteoarticular infection. The most common septic arthritis infection (40%) followed by acute osteomyelitis (37%), the most affected joint was the hip (18%) and the most affected bone was the tibia (31%). The majority of infections were secondary to S.aureus (65%) of which were by SAMS 38.9% and by SAMR 26.4%. Empirical as well as definitive antibiotic treatment was based on first generation cephalosporins 83% and 52.7% respectively. The main complication was sepsis in 18 (25%) patients. Conclusions: There must be a high index of suspicion, not all patients present with typical symptoms and / or signs. The main pathogen Staphylococcus aureushas increased the incidence of MRSA infections in our institution in the last 10 years in relation to previous studies. We note delay in diagnosis and therefore in the start of treatments.

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the epidemiological profile of patients with vertebral trauma treated at a medical reference center at the state of Pará, Northern Brazil. Methods A quantitative and retrospective study conducted at Hospital Metropolitano de Urgência e Emergência (HMUE) in Ananindeua, Northern Brazil, from January 2020 to March 2020, using medical records of patients admitted to the hospital from January 2018 to December 2019. Results Data from 270 medical records from the orthopedic and trauma sector of the hospital were analyzed. Conclusion The predominant profile was male patients, aged between 20 and 29 years, with low social conditions, presenting compressive lesions of lumbar vertebrae, submitted to conservative intervention, with hospital stays of 8 to 30 days, and evolving to complete recovery without sequelae. Level of evidence II; Retrospective Study.

Objective: to verify the effects of supported self-care on the blood pressure and cardiometabolic profile of hypertensive individuals. Method: randomized clinical trial developed with 78 hypertensive patients monitored by the Family Health Strategy in the municipality of Cajazeiras - PB - Brazil. The intervention consisted of nursing consultations based on supported self-care. The control group followed up with the usual monitoring by the health team. For data collection, a sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, blood tests, blood pressure and anthropometric measurements were used. Results: There was a reduction in weight, abdominal circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and Body Mass Index in the intervention group, with significant improvement in blood pressure. No significant improvement was seen in the control group. Conclusion: supported self-care showed positive effects on the participants’ blood pressure and cardiometabolic profile, minimizing risk factors and configuring a methodology with promising potential when applied by nurses. REBEC - RBR-5m5qg8

Objective: To analyze the epidemiological profile of low birth weight newborns according to pre and perinatal data, according to the Information System on Live Births (SINASC) in the State of Pernambuco. Method: This is a descriptive and transversal study, using secondary data referring to the year 2017. The dependent variable was low birth weight, while the independent variables were maternal age, level of education, prenatal consultations, prematurity and Apgar. Results: Mothers aged 45 to 49 years and adolescents aged 10 to 14 years, no maternal education, number of consultations 1 to 3 or none, prematurity and Apgar < 7 in the first and fifth were found to have a high percentage of low birth weight. Conclusion: The profile of low birth weight newborns was related to prenatal and peri-natal variables.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the sociodemographic profile and self-reported health conditions of asylum-seekers in Rio de Janeiro. METHODS A cross-sectional study of secondary data, collected from asylum claims forms completed in 2016 and 2017, at Cáritas Arquidiocesana do Rio de Janeiro (Cáritas-RJ). Descriptive analyses were performed and absolute and relative frequencies and 95% confidence intervals were calculated. RESULTS Claims completed by 818 asylum-seekers from 49 different countries were identified, of whom 126 (20.3%) were stateless, 510 (62.7%) were male, 797 (97.4%) were adults, with a mean age of 30.5 years, 551 (73.5%) were single, 340 (44.1%) had higher education, and 27 (4.0%) were unemployed in their country of origin before coming to Brazil. Fear of persecution for political opinion, violation of human rights, and risk of torture stood out among the reasons stated for requesting asylum. To reach Brazil, 629 (80.5%) traveled only by plane. Regarding health conditions, 216 (29.0%) reported having some symptom, disease or health problem, the most frequent being pain, vision problems, infectious diseases (including HIV/AIDS), and hypertension. Only 15 individuals (2.2%) reported being in some medical or psychological treatment; 42 (6.0%) reported visual impairments, 14 (2.0%) reported physical impairments and 4 (0.6%) hearing impairments. CONCLUSIONS Unlike other countries, where forced migrants with a low level of education enter clandestinely by sea or land, asylum-seekers residing in Rio de Janeiro between 2016 and 2017 were mostly adults with higher education who migrated using air transport. They had primary care-sensitive health conditions that could be treated via access to public primary health care services.

Objetivo: describir los diferentes perfiles, en términos de calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, en pacientes con enfermedades crónicas en una institución de salud de alta complejidad. Metodología: estudio transversal descriptivo. Se evaluó la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud mediante el instrumento EQ-5D en pacientes con enfermedades crónicas que consultaron a medicina interna y sus subespecialidades, en el servicio de consulta externa de una institución de salud de alta complejidad de la ciudad de Medellín durante el año 2017.Resultados: fueron encuestados 158 pacientes. La mediana de la edad fue 58 (46-68) años. El tiempo aproximado de evolución entre la edad de realización del diagnóstico principal y la edad del paciente al momento de la encuesta fue de 8.7 años, un total de 117 pacientes (74.1%) eran de sexo femenino. El estado de salud general de los pacientes de endocrinología y reumatología fue de 80 puntos, siendo los factores que afectaron la calidad de vida los denominados “dolor o malestar” y “ansiedad o depresión”. Además, en los pacientes con patologías infecciosas el estado de salud general fue el más bajo, 62.5, donde el factor “dolor o malestar” fue el más común. Conclusiones: se identifica mayor alteración en las variables del EQ-5D de “dolor o malestar” y “ansiedad o depresión” en la población general, así mismo, cuando se trata del sexo femenino y de las áreas de endocrinología y reumatología.

Health systems require instruments that allow the generation of real, concrete, specific and objective information that can be named, classified, shared and compared internationally. Nowadays, this premise is possible, thanks to the specific and particular characteristics of information technologies needs in health, the speed in the generation of knowledge, the technological changes in telecommunications and its current development. However, there are areas of opportunity in information systems that make difficult this paradigm. Many of these areas are in the hands of health professionals themselves, who work directly with primary sources of information. Given this panorama, by applying an awareness and measurement tool, we can contribute to identifying areas of opportunity in order to favor the adequate recording of information, mainly hospital discharges, which has an impact on the biased and incorrect generation of morbidity statistics and hospital mortality, the diversion of financial, human, and material resources and, of course, the impossibility of implementing hospital management tools such as diagnostic related groups (DRG). It is interesting that in order for certain areas of opportunity to occur, in this case those related to the clinical record, it is investigated the feeling that each worker has about the work environment in their organization, that is to say, about the work environment, if they feel taken into account, trained, fed back, valued and part of the positive change in their work environment so that they feel motivated to do their work in accordance with regulations., (Licencia CC 4.0 (BY-NC-ND) © 2024 Revista Médica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social.)

This study aims to evaluate changes in quality of life of cancer patients at the beginning of the first and the second cycle of chemotherapy (CT) in hospitals in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Longitudinal, prospective, descriptive study with a quantitative approach. We enrolled 230 patients, from a broader cohort, diagnosed with the five most frequent types of cancer (breast, colorectal, cervical, lung, and head and neck), aged 18 years or older, who were initiating CT for the first time. quality of life was assessed with the EORTC QLQ-C30 version 3, applied at the beginning of the first and second chemotherapy cycle. The paired Wilcoxon test was used to identify differences in quality of life between the two time points. A multivariate linear regression analysis was performed using the bootstrap method to investigate potential predictors of global health Status/quality of life. There was a significant increase in patients’ emotional function scores (p < 0.001) as well as symptom scores for pain (p = 0.026), diarrhea (p = 0.018), and nausea/vomiting (p < 0.001) after initiation of CT. Widowhood was associated with improvements in the global health Status/quality of life (p = 0.028), whereas the presence of cervical cancer (p = 0.034) and being underweight (p = 0.033) were related to poorer global health status/quality of life scores. CT has detrimental effects on patients’ physical health but, on the other hand, it leads to improvements in the emotional domain. Patients’ individual characteristics at the beginning of CT are associated with changes in their quality of life. Our study could help identify these characteristics.

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the sociodemographic and clinical profile of tuberculosis cases with Diabetes Mellitus in Brazilian municipalities in the states of São Paulo, Paraná and Rio Grande do Norte. Method This is a cross-sectional study, whose population consisted of tuberculosis cases notified between 2010 and 2014. Data were collected from secondary sources. In the data analysis, descriptive analysis and multiple correspondence analysis techniques were used. Results The prevalence of diabetes among tuberculosis cases ranged from 4.5% to 13.4% in the municipalities. Evidence of an association was observed between tuberculosis/diabetes comorbidity and female population, age of 61 years or more, low schooling, negative HIV/AIDS, longer treatment time, self-administered treatment and cure. Conclusion The study showed a greater cure outcome in the profile of people with tuberculosis/diabetes comorbidity, even among those on a self-administered regime, which could favor the development of specific guidelines for the management of tuberculosis in these people.

ABSTRACT Objective: to characterize the sociodemographic and psychiatric profile of women users of psychoactive substances in treatment for drug addiction. Method: descriptive study of quantitative approach performed with women attended at a Psychosocial Care Center for Users of Alcohol and Other Drugs (CAPS ad) from the interior of São Paulo State. Results: the sample consisted of 349 adult women, single, low educational level and unemployed, users of alcohol, cocaine, crack and tranquillizers. Among the consequences of use include withdrawal syndrome, overdose, depressive and suicidal symptoms. Most were referred for treatment by the family or health services. Almost 20% of these women had previously started treatments. Conclusion: The results suggest marked morbidity and high levels of psychosocial vulnerability, which require thorough investigation at the patient’s admission, as well as damage associated with use, withdrawal symptoms and depressive symptoms.

ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the epidemiological and clinical profile of snakebite victims in a public teaching hospital. Method: Exploratory, descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach conducted in a public hospital in the Triângulo Sul region of Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The data were collected from medical records and compulsory case report forms of patients admitted in the Emergency Service from June 2018 to May 2019. The data were descriptively analyzed and presented in tables. Results: The 137 patients were predominantly male (74.5%), rural workers (33.4%), in their working age (mean of 43.49 years), and in rural areas (87.6%). Bothrops was the most common genus (70.8%), and most occurrences were classified as mild (53.3%). The most performed treatment was snake antivenom administration (73%). Conclusion: Snakebite victims were mostly men in their working age and rural workers. Bothrops bites and mild occurrences were prevalent. Most treatments employed the appropriate snake antivenom. These occurred mostly in rural areas. The prevalent bitten body parts were feet, legs, and hands. Care was provided in less than six hours.

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the change in the clinical-epidemiological profile of patients attended at the specialized triage service for COVID-19 (COVID-19 tent) in the first three months of operation. Methods: Cross-sectional study, with users attended from March 2020 to May 2020 (n=379) at the COVID-19 tent in the city of Ponta Grossa, Paraná. Data collection was retrieved from an electronic form fed by tent professionals, which included sociodemographic characteristics, symptoms, risk factors of exposure, means of search and clinical conduct. Trend tests and chi-square tests were performed. Results: March showed a greater demand (n=197), motivated by mild symptoms and direct search (p0.05). Conclusion: the profile has changed over time, reflecting, in the end, severe and critical symptoms, requiring intervention.

ABSTRACT Objective: to map the epidemiological profile of children and adolescents with COVID-19 in the world literature. Methods: a scoping review systematized by the Joanna Briggs Institute protocol in the PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, Science direct and Google Scholar databases. Articles with children and/or adolescents with laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19 were used. Results: thirty-two articles were included in the review. Most children and adolescents were male, with contamination by family transmission. The most frequent clinical manifestations were fever, cough and diarrhea. Ten studies cited pre-existing condition/disease, and hospital length ranged from one to twenty days. Three deaths were reported and no study presented race/color, education and socioeconomic conditions. Conclusion: it was possible to screen the epidemiological profile with information about age group, sex, probable contamination of the disease, clinical manifestations, presence of pre-existing disease/condition, hospitalization and deaths among children and adolescents with COVID-19.

ABSTRACT Objectives: To identify the main affected domains of quality of life of hospitalized women with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer; and to analyze the association between the level of quality of life and stage of cancer. Method: This was a cross-sectional quantitative, study conducted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between March and July 2017. Interviews were performed with 199 women. The researchers administered the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30, with analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: Mean global health status was 32.04. On the functional scales, cognitive functioning scored the highest (60.47), while role functioning scored the lowest (12.48). Fatigue presented the highest mean (69.57). The scores for global health status and the functional scales (with the exception of the social functioning) decreased as staging progressed. Conclusion: The stage of cancer affects the quality of life of the studied sample of women.

Objective. To better understand the health profiles of people with intellectual disability (ID), focusing on the variables that are associated with a poorer health status. Materials and methods. Data were collected from the Survey on Disability, Personal Autonomy and Dependency (EDAD 2008) of the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE). The health data of 2 840 subjects with IDD were analyzed in order to verify the impact of different variables on their health profiles. Results. People with severe and profound levels of IDD presented a higher number of medical diagnoses.At residence centers there was a larger proportion of individuals with a higher prevalence of chronic diseases and more severe conditions; age also was an important factor. Conclusion. The health profiles of individuals with IDD differ depending on the severity level of their IDD and their degree of institutionalization. Further research is needed to provide better health care for people with IDD.

Objective: to characterize the profile of users of the Extensão Trindade Psychiatric Hospital in Cape Verde, Africa, and to characterize the profile of the family members of these users. Method: a descriptive study was conducted in 2016 with 100 people who were hospitalized in the psychiatry service, between 2010 and 2015, and 30 randomly selected family members. Data collected in the psychiatric hospital (medical records) and in the home (interview) were analyzed in a descriptive way.Results: 67.0% of the users were male, 82.0% single and 87.0% had one to ten hospital readmissions; 90.0% of the family members were female, 43.3% mothers and 73.3% did not know the mental disorder of the family member.Conclusion: the study allowed the identification of the profile of users of the psychiatry service in Cape Verde, Santiago Island and that of their family members, contributing to the strategy of nursing care for families and people with mental disorder after hospital discharge

Objective: To characterize the sociodemographic and clinical profile of women with cancer in the genital tract who underwent radiation therapy at the Centro de Pesquisas Oncológicas between 2010 and 2014.Method: Ecological study of 880 files of the Hospital-based Cancer Registry. Descriptive statistics, with calculation of the prevalence rate was used in the analysis.Results: The higher incidence, 204 cases (23.18%) occurred in the age group of 40-49 years; with a higher prevalence rate from 60 to 69 years, 165 cases (82.28%) for every 100,000 women. Stage III with 315 cases (35.8%), cervical topography with 695 cases (78.97%) and respective prevalence rates 12.97%, 28.61%. Of the total cases of cervical cancer, 274 (39.77%) were from Grande Florianópolis (Santa Catarina, Brazil) and 99 (14.37%) from the southern macro-region. Conclusion: The importance of cervical cancer, the need for public policies for disease prevention and early diagnosis of pre-neoplastic and/or cancer lesions are reaffirmed here.

Objective: to identify the clinical profile of children in the hematopoietic stem cell post-transplant period.Method: quantitative, cross-sectional, retrospective study, performed in a transplantation service of the South of Brazil, with data from the medical records of children less than 12 years of age, who had undergone transplantation. Measures of central tendency, dispersion and frequency were used for the analysis and the chi-squared and Fisher’s tests to associate variables. Results: the mean age was 6.2 years, males, with 92 (66.7%), the diagnosis of Fanconi anemia, with 42 (30.4%), and unrelated allogeneic transplantation, with 71 (51.4%), were predominant. Hospital discharge occurred within 30 days after transplantation for 85 (61.6%) patients and 48 (34.8%) were readmitted. Catheter failures occurred in 11 children (8.0%) and the main outpatient clinical intercurrences were pain, cough, runny nose and fever. Viral infection was associated with the unrelated transplant and graft-versus-host disease.Conclusion: the profile identified corroborates the care planning for this population, contributing to the nursing practice.

The objective in this study was to outline the epidemiological profile of high-risk pregnant women attended at the Instituto da Mulher of the Municipal Health Department in the city of Francisco Beltrão, Brazil. Sixty-one patient histories were assessed between January and June 2015. It was verified that 82% (N=50) of the pregnant women were between 15 and 35 years of age; 47.5% (N=29) had finished secondary education; 52.5% (N=32) were married; 62.3% (N=38) were white; 88.5% (N=54) had family antecedents of chronic illness, 63.9% (N=39) related to arterial hypertension; 82% (N=50) had personal antecedents, with 52.5% (N=32) of urinary infection cases; 70.5% (N=43) were multipara. The high-risk pregnancy evolved to caesarean sections in 80.3% (N=49) of the cases. This study produced important information about the profile of this population, which allows the professionals involved in care delivery to high-risk pregnant women to play a fundamental role in the reduction of maternal mortality. In conclusion, the profile of these high-risk pregnant women seemingly does not differ from the reality in other Brazilian cities, mainly concerning hypertension as an important factor of family and personal antecedents and current prevalence.

The aim of the present study was to identify the epidemiological and health profile of care provided by the Emergency Mobile Care Service of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, between January and April 2014. This was a descriptive, exploratory and quantitative study based on retrospective data. Data were gathered between July and September 2014 using a pre-determined instrument. We analyzed 3,186 incidents, of which 1,473 were clinical, 1,454 traumatic, 79 obstetric, and 180 psychiatric. Furthermore, 2,012 (63.2%) consisted of male victims and individuals between 25 and 34 years old represented the most common age group. The day period totaled 58.3% of incidents. Basic Support Units carried out 90.4% of care. The results showed that the characterization of this service is relevant to substantiate the creation of health policies and actions compatible with the identified needs.

The aim was to identify the behavioral and epidemiological profile of pregnant women attended in Testing and Counseling Centers in a frontier municipality, between 2007 and 2013, and to describe the occurrence of sexually transmitted diseases. It is a descriptive, documentary and retrospective study with 905 women. Attendance at the testing service was related to the prenatal consultation. The pregnant women were young (20 to 29 years old), married or in a stable relationship, Caucasian, and with up to 11 years’ education. It was ascertained that 1.66% were positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, 0.44% for syphilis, 0.22% for hepatitis B, and 0.22% for hepatitis C. The pregnant women presented behaviors of risk related to non-use of condoms with their steady partner and through the use of licit and illicit drugs. Furthermore, 12.6% reported not using condoms through lack of information. It is concluded that it is fundamental to strengthen actions in the context of the existing public health policies relating to women’s different health needs, so as to reduce behaviors of risk.

Objective: to characterize the sociodemographic and clinical profile of patients with mental disorders in a general hospital. Method: a quantitative, cross-sectional study with 179 patients with diagnoses of mental disorders. The data were collected between 2012 and 2013 in hospitalization units of a general hospital by means of a structured instrument, analyzed by statistical-descriptive methods and later presented as frequencies. Results: thewomen pre-sented higher prevalence of mood disorders and the men of psychoactive substance use disorders. The neurology unit had the highest percentage of cases (27.4%); 67% were receiving psychiatric treatment; 77.7% used continuous psy-chotropic medication; 23.5% reported suicide attempts; 21.2% had psychiatric comorbidities; 25.3% were dependent on alcohol, 30.7% on tobacco and 17.3% on other drugs. Conclusion: the particularities presented by the participants will help in the recognition of signs and symptoms of mental disorders and the planning of nursing care specific to this clientele in a general hospital.

Objective: to identify the defining characteristics and related factors of Gestational Hypertensive Syndromes. Method: longitudinal retrospective study performed at a high-risk prenatal health center in a city in the west of Santa Catarina in 2016. The inclusion criteria were singleton pregnancy that did not result in miscarriage of intrauterine fetal death, date of last menstrual period between January and December 2015 and diagnosis of Gestational Hypertensive Syndrome. SPSS software, version 20.0 was used in data analysis. Results: 90 medical records were analyzed, and the defining characteristics of the diagnoses were revealed by high blood pressure and the presence of proteinuria. The related factors were maternal age, weight gain, body mass index, history of hypertensive diseases, number of prenatal consultations and use of antihypertensive medication. Conclusion: the characteristics that more accurately predict the occurrence of the diagnosis investigated and the reduction of the severe forms of the disease were identified.

Descriptive and cross-sectional research undertaken at a Psychiatric Unit of a general hospital in Guarapuava, Paraná, to characterize the sociodemographic and clinical profile of patients with mental disorders being treated at a psychiatric ward of a general hospital. The research participants were 240 patients hospitalized in the first semester of 2011. The data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages and displayed in tables. The results indicate a profile of white, single people of productive age, with low education levels and at least one child. The prevalent period for the development of the mental disorders was more than 20 years earlier, starting in adolescence. The diagnosis of mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use stood out. In conclusion, knowing the patients’ sociodemographic and clinical profile permits the development of health actions and the strengthening of multiprofessional and intersectoral relationships.

The present study aimed to identify complications in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis and correlate them to socio-demographic and clinical factors. Cross-sectional study with 200 patients conducted in a nephrology clinic in the Northeast of Brazil. Data was collected in March and April 2015 through a structure questionnaire completed by the participants. Chi-square and Fisher’s Exact tests were performed in inferential analysis, and Mann-Whitney U test was used to assess the relationship between categorical (nominal) and numerical variables. The statistically significant associations were hypotension with age, gender and interdialytic weight gain; chills with gender and interdialytic weight gain; vomiting with gender, dialysis site and Kt/V; headache with gender and age; dizziness with years of schooling, religious belief and interdialytic weight gain; arrhythmia and age; diarrhea and length of time on dialysis treatment; abdominal pain and interdialytic weight gain; sweating and age. It is concluded that complications during hemodialysis can be affected by socio-demographic and clinical factors.

The present study aimed to describe the epidemiological profile of a population who underwent myocardial revascularization surgery and gain insight on how this population accesses the health services for promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Descriptive cross-sectional study with a sample of 99 participants conducted between March 2013 and February 2014. Concerning the profile of the participants, 70 (70.7%) were men, 61 (61.6%) were married, 53 (53.5.9%) were retired, 86 (86.9%) lived in the Metropolitan region and had an average age of 61.3 (± 8.5) and a mean schooling of six years (± 3.4). The prevalent comorbidities were Systemic Arterial Hypertension, 84 (84.8%) and Diabetes Mellitus, 42 (42.4%). Regarding access to health services, 49 (49.4%) were admitted to a hospital and 31 (31.3%) were assisted at a Basic Health Unit (BHU). Strategic actions aimed to facilitate access of this population to health services and their monitoring, especially in Primary Health Care (PHC), before and after myocardial revascularization surgery, is needed.

This study aimed to determine the prevalence, epidemiology and characteristics associated with coinfection with hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus and syphilis among individuals infected by the human immunodeficiency virus. Quantitative study that used documentary analysis of notes included in the medical records by the multidisciplinary staff from 323 patients’ records from 10 cities in the state of Goiás. Data was collected from June to November 2016 at a Specialized Care Service (SAE) for people living with HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis. The serological tests conducted showed a prevalence of coinfection of 54 (19%) for hepatitis B, seven (2,3%) for hepatitis C, and 51 (16.2%) for syphilis. The coinfections were related to age, marital status, multiplicity of sexual partners and low adherence to condom use during sexual intercourse. The results of this study may contribute to the planning and implementation of health activities, providing guidance on preventive measures targeted to groups vulnerable to coinfection.

The objective in this study was to investigate the profile of urostomized patients registered in the Association of Ostomates of Rio Grande do Norte. A descriptive and retrospective study was developed between October 2013 and February 2014, through information collected from the registration forms of 53 urostomized patients. The highest concentration of urostomized patients is located in the Eastern coastal region of the state (60.4%), over 59 years of age (73.6%), mulatto (50.9%), male (54.7%), married (52.9%), who finished primary education (35.9%), gain one minimum wage (56.6%) and were diagnosed with bladder tumor (47.2%). The results provide specific information on the urostomized patients. Through the analysis of social and demographic data and information about the living conditions, this population’s problems can be listed in order of priority, contributing to health promotion and optimizing time and financial resources.

This descriptive, transversal study, with a quantitative approach, aimed to identify the profile of the patients who received cardiac catheterization in the Interventional Cardiology Department in a teaching hospital. For a period of six months, the procedures were monitored using a checklist-type questionnaire. The study included procedures scheduled for patients receiving inpatient and outpatient treatment in the hospital, excluding emergency procedures. The results indicated the predominance of male patients, patients aged between 62-69 years old, hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes. The identification of the profile contributes to the development of prevention strategies against risk factors for coronary artery diseases and, in this regard, the work of the nursing team becomes decisive.

This is a cross-sectional study that aimed to characterize the profile of adolescent mothers, and to compare social and obstetric characteristics, as well as characteristics of the newborns, among a group of early adolescents (10-14 years old) and late adolescents (15-19 years old), in the city of Bandeirantes, Paraná, Brazil, from 1995 to 2009. Information was collected in June 2012, from the DATASUS database. The results evidenced that, in the period of the study, there were 8,364 deliveries, out of which 1,833 (21.9%) were from adolescents – 73 (3.9%) in early ones, and 1,760 (96.1%) in late ones. Associated with pregnancy in early adolescence, there were characteristics like the mother’s lower level of schooling, absence of a partner, smaller number of prenatal care visits, and low birth weight. The findings reiterate that worse socio-demographic conditions influence the occurrence and prognosis of adolescent pregnancy, reinforcing the importance health professionals have in the implementation of strategies that decrease its re (occurrence).

O câncer de próstata se tornou um problema de Saúde Pública, sendo a neoplasia maligna de maior incidência nos homens brasileiros. São estimados, para os anos de 2014 e 2015, 302.350 casos de neoplasias no sexo masculino, sendo que 68.800 (22,8%) serão por câncer de próstata. O Estado do Espírito Santo encontra-se entre os 7 Estados brasileiros com maior incidência, com estimativa de 1.580 casos de câncer de próstata por ano, refletindo uma taxa de incidência de 88,72/100.000 habitantes. Na capital do Estado, Vitória, presume-se que essa taxa seja de 107,21/100.000 habitantes, correspondendo a 170 casos. Este estudo objetivou avaliar a associação de fatores sociodemográficos e clínicos com o estadiamento inicial em homens com câncer de próstata. Estudo transversal utilizando 1.500 registros de homens com câncer de próstata atendidos de 2000 a 2006 em uma instituição de referência para o tratamento de câncer de próstata em Vitória, Espírito Santo. Para o tratamento estatístico dos dados utilizou-se o teste do χ2 de associação e regressão logística com Odds Ratio (OR). Houve predominância de homens com câncer de próstata na faixa etária entre 60 e 79 anos (75%), de raça/cor não branca (61%), com primeiro grau incompleto (65%), casados (77%), atendidos pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) (60%), residentes na Região Metropolitana do Estado do Espírito Santo (67%) e com estadiamento clínico II (70%). As variáveis raça/cor não branca (p=0,025), escore de Gleason ≥ 7 (p≤0,001) e antígeno prostático específico (PSA) >20 ng/dL (p≤0,001) associaram-se ao estadiamento tardio ao diagnóstico, enquanto o encaminhamento ao serviço de oncologia sem diagnóstico e sem tratamento anterior (p≤0,001) ou com diagnóstico e com tratamento anterior (p=0,018) estiveram associadas a maior chance de apresentação ao serviço com estadiamento clínico precoce. As variáveis que representaram risco aumentado de estadiamento tardio ao diagnóstico podem ser modificadas mediante a adoção de políticas públicas específicas. Com o avanço da Política Nacional de Atenção Integral à Saúde do Homem (PNAISH), espera-se que um número maior de homens tenha acesso à rede de saúde, obtendo diagnóstico precoce e tratamento oportuno.

This retrospective and descriptive study aimed to outline the profile of patients receiving bariatric surgery in a teaching hospital in Vitória, in the state of Espirito Santo, based on examination of the patient health records of 54 patients who received the surgery between January and December 2010. It was observed that the majority were married women from the metropolitan region, who had completed high school (37%) and had a monthly income varying between less than one minimum salary and up to three minimum salaries (66.7%). The age range attended most was patients between 26 and 35 years of age, with an average age of 37. In relation to the co-morbidities, 14 patients had three or more co-morbidities associated with obesity, and a Body Mass Index over 50 kg/m² was identified in 20 patients. The results emphasize the importance of actions for preventing ill health in the face of the co-morbidities associated with obesity.

RESUMO Objetivo analisar a associação entre os fatores socioeconômicos e clínicos e os indicadores do resultado de enfermagem Integridade Tissular em pacientes com úlceras venosas. Métodos estudo transversal realizado em um hospital universitário de Natal/RN/Brasil entre os meses fevereiro a junho de 2012, com 50 indivíduos. Para a análise das variáveis, utilizou-se o teste de Correlação de Spearman, Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis, adotando-se um nível de 5%. Resultados houve correlação, de intensidade fraca, entre idade e os indicadores hidratação e descamação cutânea; renda familiar e necrose, bem como associação entre sexo e indicadores temperatura, quantidade de pelos e exsudato. Conclusão as variáveis que apresentaram associação geram informações relevantes para o tratamento dos pacientes com úlceras venosas, contribuindo na redução do tempo úlcera e, consequentemente, do incômodo, das restrições e dos gastos. Assim, devem ser considerados durante a assistência a um paciente com os diagnósticos de enfermagem Integridade da pele prejudicada e/ou Integridade Tissular prejudicada.

O estudo objetivou investigar o perfil das ocorrências de politrauma em condutores motociclísticos atendidos pelo Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência de Teresina-PI. Realizou-se um estudo quantitativo e documental, mediante informações colhidas das fichas de atendimento desse serviço no ano de 2009. A coleta dos dados ocorreu nos meses de fevereiro e março do ano de 2010. As motocicletas envolveram-se em 84% dos acidentes, sendo os homens de 21 a 30 anos os mais acometidos. O final de semana e a zona urbana registraram mais casos. Destacaram-se os traumas musculoesqueléticos (59%). As vítimas alcoolizadas totalizaram 12%. A mortalidade correspondeu a 1%. Conclui-se ser imprescindível a adoção de medidas socioeducativas que garantam o comportamento adequado dos indivíduos no trânsito.El objetivo del estudio fue investigar el perfil de ocurrencias de politraumatismos en conductores de motocicleta atendidos por el Servicio de Atención Móvil de Urgencia de Teresina-PI. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo y documental, con la información siendo recopilada a través de las historias clínicas de este servicio en 2009. La recolección de datos se llevó a cabo en febrero y marzo de 2010. Las motocicletas participaron en 84% de los accidentes, y los hombres de 21 a 30 años fueron los más afectados. El fin de semana y el área urbana registraron más casos. Lo más destacado fue el trauma osteomuscular (59%). Las víctimas alcohólicas ascendieron a 12%. La mortalidad fue del 1%. Llega-se a la conclusión de que es indispensable adoptar medidas educativas para asegurar el buen comportamiento de los individuos en tránsito.The study aimed to investigate the profile of polytrauma occurrences in motorcycle drivers Service at Mobile Emergency Care of the county of Teresina-PI. We conducted a quantitative and documentary study, with information gathered through the medical records of that service, in 2009. Data collection was conducted from February to March of 2010. The motorcycles were involved in 84% of accidents, and men of 21 to 30 years old were the most affected. The weekend and the urban area recorded more cases. The musculoskeletal trauma (59%) stood out. The alcoholic victims numbered 12%. Mortality was of 1%. We conclude that it is essential to adopt educational measures to ensure the proper behavior of individuals in transit.

No artigo discute-se a articulação entre sistemas de informações epidemiológicas, produção científica e políticas de saúde de assistência à saúde do homem. Foram utilizadas três fontes secundárias: dados do Ministério da Saúde (Sistemas de Informação sobre Mortalidade e Hospitalar, Vigilância de Fatores de Risco e Proteção para Doenças Crônicas por Inquérito Telefônico), artigos publicados na SciELO e documentos do Ministério da Saúde referentes à saúde do homem. Os resultados apontam que, em termos de morbimortalidade, os homens estão mais expostos a riscos do que as mulheres. Na produção científica, predominam estudos que focalizam os agravos e doenças exclusivamente masculinos em detrimento de outros aspectos relacionados à saúde. Documentos legais destacam o panorama epidemiológico de morbimortalidade masculina e a metodologia de elaboração da política. É necessário que os pesquisadores ampliem a utilização dos dados dos sistemas de informações epidemiológicas do Ministério da Saúde e procedam à incorporação crítica da perspectiva relacional de gênero.En el artículo se discute la articulación entre sistemas de informaciones epidemiológicas, producción científica y políticas de salud de asistencia a la salud del hombre. Se utilizaron tres fuentes secundarias: datos del Ministerio de la Salud de Brasil (Sistemas de Información sobre Mortalidad y Hospitalaria, Vigilancia de Factores de Riesgo y Protección para Enfermedades Crónicas por Pesquisa Telefónica), artículos publicados en la SciELO y documentos del Ministerio de la Salud referentes a la salud del hombre. Los resultados señalan que, en términos de morbimortalidad, los hombres están más expuestos a riesgos que las mujeres. En la producción científica, predominan estudios focalizados en agravios y enfermedades exclusivamente masculinos en detrimento de otros aspectos relacionados con la salud. Documentos legales destacan el panorama epidemiológico de morbimortalidad masculina y la metodología de elaboración de la política. Es necesario que los investigadores amplíen la utilización de los datos de los sistemas de informaciones epidemiológicas del Ministerio de Salud y procedan a la incorporación crítica de la perspectiva relacional de género.The paper discusses the articulation among epidemiological information systems, scientific production and men's health policies. Three secondary sources were used: data from the Ministry of Health (Mortality and Hospital Information Systems, Surveillance of Protection and Risk Factors for Chronic Diseases through Telephone Survey), papers published in SciELO, and documents of the Ministry of Health regarding men's health. The results indicate that, in terms of morbidity and mortality, men are more exposed to risks than women. In the scientific production, studies focus predominantly on injuries and diseases that affect exclusively the male population, to the detriment of other health-related aspects. Legal documents highlight the epidemiological panorama of male morbidity and mortality and the policy-making methodology. Researchers need to expand the use of data from the epidemiological information systems of the Ministry of Health and to incorporate the gender relational perspective critically.

The objective of this paper is to analyze the employment, work conditions, and associated health problems of Colombian immigrants. Methods: an epidemiological and descriptive study was conducted in the Colombian immigrant population (employed and unemployed) by means of a personal survey in a sample of immigrants. The survey concerned personal characteristics, working conditions, and health indicators. Results: there is an important percentage of immigrants with a temporary contract or without any contract, and working more than 40 hours per week. One fifth of the immigrants do not have social security coverage. The great majority of women (92%) have incomes under 1,200 euros/month. Immigrants reported discrimination in work and social spaces. Immigrants report several health problems, with some differences between genders. Almost one third has not received information on accident prevention and health issues. Situations of social precariousness are demonstrated, which require strategies to guarantee social protection mechanisms for this entire collective.

OBJETIVO: Descrever o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes com manifestações extra-articulares (MEA) de artrite reumatoide (AR) do serviço de referência; relatar a prevalência de MEA e compará-la com dados da literatura; relacionar, se possível, fatores preditores dessas manifestações. PACIENTES E MÉTODOS: Foram revisados 262 prontuários de pacientes com AR, diagnosticados pelos critérios de classificação do American College of Rheumatology (1987), que tiveram consulta médica em 2010. Os dados foram coletados e a análise estatística foi feita por descrições, cálculos matemáticos simples, teste t de Student e qui-quadrado, considerando um nível de significância de 5% (α = 0,05). RESULTADOS: Cento e vinte pacientes (45,8%) apresentaram alguma MEA no curso da doença. Manifestações pulmonares, nódulos reumatoides e Síndrome de Sjögren foram mais prevalentes. Fator reumatoide e anticorpo antipeptídeo cíclico citrulinado foram positivos na maior parte dos pacientes com testes disponíveis. A maioria foi classificada como classe 1 e 2 do Índice Funcional de Steinbrocker. O valor médio do Índice de Atividade da Doença-28 (DAS-28, Disease Activity Score-28) foi de 3,629, e do Questionário de Avaliação de Saúde (HAQ, Health Assessment Questionnaire) foi de 1,12. Evidenciou-se que pacientes com MEA possuem a doença há mais tempo (P < 0,05) e que o tabagismo atual está associado à presença das manifestações (P < 0,05). CONCLUSÕES: A prevalência de pacientes que tiveram MEA ao longo do curso de sua doença foi 45,8%, e é possível correlacionar tabagismo atual e aparecimento de MEA.OBJECTIVES: To describe the epidemiological profile of patients with extra-articular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis (ExRA) from an university-affiliated rheumatology center; to report the prevalence of ExRA and to compare it with available data; and to identify, if possible, ExRA predictors. METHODS: This study reviewed 262 medical charts of patients previously diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) according to the 1987 American College of Rheumatology criteria, and attending that rheumatology center in 2010. The statistical analysis comprised simple mathematical calculations, Student t and chi-square tests, and a significance level of 5% (α= 0.05). RESULTS: During the course of the disease, 120 patients (45.8%) had ExRA. Pulmonary manifestation, rheumatoid nodules and Sjögren's syndrome were the most common manifestations found. Rheumatoid factor and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody were positive in most patients tested. Most patients were classified as Steinbrocker functional classes 1 and 2. The mean DAS-28 was 3.629, and the mean HAQ score, 1.12. Patients with ExRA had longer disease duration (P < 0.05), and current smoking habit associated with the presence of ExRA (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of ExRA during disease course was 45.8%, and current smoking habit correlated with the presence of ExRA.

OBJETIVO: investigar aspectos do histórico, hábitos e comportamentos vocais de cantores populares, conforme o sexo e as categorias profissional e amador. MÉTODO: entrevista com 47 cantores, 25 homens e 22 mulheres. RESULTADOS: significância estatística nos seguintes achados: MASCULINO - microfone nos ensaios, ausência de problemas vocais diagnosticados, ausência de orientações sobre higiene vocal, dor ou desconforto após cantar, ausência de alergias e problemas respiratórios; FEMININO - aulas de canto e conhecimento sobre postura; AMADOR - não cantar dançando, não imitar vozes, ausência de avaliação otorrinolaringológica, ausência de problemas vocais diagnosticados, ausência de terapia fonoaudiológica, ausência de orientações de anatomofisiologia vocal e não utilização de álcool nos ensaios; PROFISSIONAL - rouquidão, conhecimento sobre articulação, álcool durante os shows, "garganta suja" ou pigarro, dor após cantar. CONCLUSÕES: a comparação entre os sexos evidenciou que os homens utilizavam microfone no ensaio, não apresentavam problemas alérgicos ou respiratórios, nem problemas vocais diagnosticados, mas apresentavam sensação de dor ou desconforto após o canto e não possuíam noções sobre higiene vocal; e que as mulheres realizavam aulas de canto e possuíam orientações de postura. A comparação entre amadores e profissionais mostrou que os amadores não cantavam dançando, não imitavam vozes, não utilizavam álcool nos ensaios, e não apresentavam problemas vocais diagnosticados, mas não possuíam avaliação otorrinolaringológica, não realizavam terapia fonoaudiológica, e não possuíam conhecimento sobre anatomofisiologia vocal; e os profissionais apresentavam queixa de rouquidão, de "garganta suja" ou pigarro e de dor após cantar, e usavam álcool durante os shows, apesar de possuir conhecimento sobre articulação.PURPOSE: to investigate aspects of vocal history, vocal habits and vocal behavior of popular singers, according to gender and professional and amateur categories. METHOD: interview with 47 singers, 25 men and 22 women. RESULTS: there were statistical significance differences in the following findings: MALE - microphone during rehearsal, absence of diagnosed voice problems, lack of assistance on vocal hygiene, pain or discomfort after singing, but no allergies or respiratory problems; FEMALES - singing lessons and awareness of posture; AMATEUR - no dancing while singing, no imitating voices, lack of otolaryngological evaluation (ENT), no diagnosed vocal problems, lack of speech-language therapy, absence of guidelines on vocal anatomy/physiology and without alcohol consumption during the rehearsals; PROFESSIONAL- hoarseness, knowledge about articulation, alcohol consumption during performance, excess throat clearing, pain after singing. CONCLUSIONS: the comparison between genders showed male singers were using microphone in rehearsals, did not have respiratory or allergic problems, nor voice problems were diagnosed, but they had pain sensation or discomfort after singing and did not have vocal hygiene, and female singers had singing lessons and followed posture guidelines. The comparison between amateurs and professionals showed that amateur singers did not dance while singing, did not imitate voices, did not consume alcohol during rehearsals, and did not have diagnosed voice problems, but they did not have ENT evaluation, nor did they engage in speech-language therapy, and had no awareness of vocal anatomy/physiology; and the professional singers complained of hoarseness, excess throat clearing and pain after singing, and they consumed alcohol during singing, despite having knowledge about articulation.

O conceito subjetivo de saúde incluso no processo de autoavaliação de saúde possibilita identificar os fatores que estão associados à percepção de vida saudável das populações. Objetivou-se verificar a autoavaliação de saúde e os fatores associados em Rio Branco, Acre, Brasil, por meio de um estudo transversal de base populacional com amostra composta de 1.516 adultos, entre 2007-2008. A análise multivariada foi realizada por meio de regressão de Poisson, adotando-se, como variável dependente, a percepção regular/ruim do estado de saúde. Diferenças entre gênero, grupo etário, nível de instrução e renda desfavoráveis afetaram negativamente a percepção de saúde dos indivíduos. Após ajuste para idade, sexo e morbidade autorreferida, os riscos estimados para percepção "não boa" de saúde foram maiores para os inativos, obesos e indivíduos com alguma morbidade autorreferida. Os resultados sugerem que as diferenças de condições de vida dos residentes em Rio Branco estão relacionadas com a autoavaliação precária do estado de saúde.The subjective concept of health included in the self-rated health process allows identifying factors associated with good self-rated health in populations. This cross-sectional population-based study in 2007-2008 focused on self-rated health and associated factors among adults (n = 1,516) in Rio Branco, Acre State, Brazil. The multivariate analysis used Poisson regression, with fair/poor self-rated health as the dependent variable. Differences in gender, age group, level of schooling, and income negatively affected individuals' self-rated health. After adjusting for age, gender, and self-reported illness, the estimated risks for fair/poor health were higher for the unemployed, obese, and those with some self-reported illness. The results suggest that differences in living conditions for adults in Rio Branco are associated with precarious self-rated health.

The objective was to describe the socio-economic and demographic profile of adolescents in the maternity ward of a university hospital in Paraíba. This quantitative study was carried out between December 2008 and November 2009, by means of a structured questionnaire given to 85 adolescent expectant mothers. The principle variables analyzed were: age, colour, occupation, marital status, educational level, family income and the support the expectant mother received. The program Statistical Package for the Social Sciences was used for the analysis. The results indicate that the adolescents are dark-skinned (69.4%), with low levels of schooling (61.2%) and high levels of truancy (73.8%) and unemployment (92.9%). They are economically dependent (89.4%), and belong to less-favoured economic classes. This reality contributes to the continuation of the cycle of poverty. Unplanned pregnancy in adolescence creates consequences for the adolescent, her family and society. The importance of family and social support as protective factors was clear.

A transverse study which describes the social and functional profile of elderly persons assisted by the Family Health Strategy in Dourados in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Information was obtained by home interviews using the Functional Independence Measure, the Mini Mental State Evaluation and the Geriatric Depression Scale. 503 elderly persons were interviewed; there was a predominance of women (69%), illiterates (53%), and of persons with low income per capita (82.5%). It stood out that 7.6% of the elderly interviewees presented some degree of dependence, 34.4% symptoms of depression, and 42.7% cognitive deficit. 50.9% evaluated their health as normal. It was observed that the elderly women presented a greater degree of cognitive disturbance, whereas the men were more dependent in respect of functionality. Cognitive deficit was significantly associated with the variables of sex, educational level, age range, housing status and whether the person lived accompanied. The elderly persons with symptoms of depression were more likely to present low income, to live in precarious housing, neither to practise physical activity nor participate in social activities, and to evaluate their health as bad.

Con el propósito de lograr una adecuada promoción de salud, se trató de acercar a la Atención Primaria de Salud (APS) la asistencia de los pacientes de la tercera edad que han sufrido una Fractura de cadera, para lograr hacer un diagnóstico lo más rápido posible, y que puedan ser remitidos en las mejores condiciones posible hacia un centro hospitalario donde puedan recibir una atención especializada, ya que estos pacientes son portadores de otras comorbilidades que pueden descompensarse con este evento. Con estas premisas se decidió confeccionar un plegable de fácil manejo para el personal de Atención Primaria de Salud, con criterios actuales, definiciones, criterios epidemiológicos, factores de riesgo, diagnóstico, forma de prevención, tratamiento, posibles complicaciones y rehabilitación, considerando que en la medida que se cuide más a estos pacientes se logrará una mayor expectativa de vida, y la permanencia de estos pacientes en la sociedad.With the purpose of achieving an adequate health promotion, we tried to bring near the Primary Health Attention the medical care of the elder patients who have suffered a hip fracture, to achieve a faster diagnosis, helping their remission in better conditions to a hospital where they could receive a specialized care, because these patients have other co-morbidities that may be decompensated with this event. With these premises we decided to prepare an easy-handled folding for the staff of the primary care attention, with current criteria, definitions, epidemiologic criteria, risk facts, diagnostic, prevention forms, treatment, possible complications and rehabilitation, considering that when these patients' care is better, a higher life expectancy is achieved.