Ana Roberta Vilarouca da Silva

Use of the linkage method to identify the risk factors associated with infant mortality: an integrative review of the literature

Global concern in relation to child mortality gained visibility with the release of the Millennium Development Goals in 2000 in which the reduction of child mortality is included under goal number four, which proposes to reduce the mortality rate of children under five years by two thirds between 1990 and 2015. Reducing child mortality has been a major priority of social health policies of the Brazilian government. The identification of risk factors associated with infant mortality can assist in the planning of actions to restructure and improve care for pregnant women and newborns in order to reduce child mortality. With this in mind, this study sets out to analyze the use of the linkage method to identify risk factors associated with infant mortality. An integrative review of the literature was conducted for this purpose and eight complete articles published between 2008 and 2013 were analyzed using the following key words: infant mortality, risk factors and information systems. The use of the linkage method proved to be very useful, enabling adequate investigation of the factors most strongly related to child mortality, showing its relevance to the study of public health problems.

Knowledge, attitudes and practices for the prevention of diabetic foot

The purpose of this study was to identify the knowledge, attitudes and practices for the prevention of diabetic foot in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2. This study was based on a cross-sectional survey conducted in two Family Health Units, in the city of Picos--PI, Brazil, with 85 diabetics of both sexes, by means of a semi-structured Knowledge, Attitude and Practice questionnaire. There was a predominance of females in the study (62.4%). On the topic of foot care, 49.4% had no knowledge on hygiene or what to observe in their feet. In relation to nail care, 56.5% were unaware of the correct way to cut nails. Regarding attitudes, 80% were willing to engage in self-care. In terms of practice, results showed that activities such as washing, drying, moisturizing and massaging were not executed together. It is therefore necessary to develop educational strategies to create awareness, both for diabetics and health professionals, on the effective prevention of diabetic foot.

Atenção pré-natal e fatores de risco associados à prematuridade e baixo peso ao nascer em capital do nordeste brasileiro

The main determinants of the risk of mortality in the neonatal period are low birth weight and premature birth. The study sought to analyze the adequacy of prenatal care and risk factors associated with premature birth and low birth weight in a northeastern Brazilian capital. This is a case-control study. A model for adequacy of prenatal conditions composed of four indicators was created. Descriptive statistics for univariate analysis were used; as well as Wald linear trend tests, Student’s t and chi-square test for bivariate analysis and multiple logistic regression for multivariate analysis with p <0.05. Multivariate analysis showed that poor education, not performing gainful activity, caesarean section, oligohydramnios, placental abruption and pre-eclampsia are independent factors associated with premature birth and/or low birth weight. For adequacy of prenatal care, variable indicator III remained significant, showing that mothers who had inadequate prenatal care had an increased chance for the occurrence of the outcome, highlighting the need for adequate public health policies of care for pregnant women in the municipality under scrutiny.The main determinants of the risk of mortality in the neonatal period are low birth weight and premature birth. The study sought to analyze the adequacy of prenatal care and risk factors associated with premature birth and low birth weight in a northeastern Brazilian capital. This is a case-control study. A model for adequacy of prenatal conditions composed of four indicators was created. Descriptive statistics for univariate analysis were used; as well as Wald linear trend tests, Students t and chi-square test for bivariate analysis and multiple logistic regression for multivariate analysis with p <0.05. Multivariate analysis showed that poor education, not performing gainful activity, caesarean section, oligohydramnios, placental abruption and pre-eclampsia are independent factors associated with premature birth and/or low birth weight. For adequacy of prenatal care, variable indicator III remained significant, showing that mothers who had inadequate prenatal care had an increased chance for the occurrence of the outcome, highlighting the need for adequate public health policies of care for pregnant women in the municipality under scrutiny.

ALTERAÇÃO DOS NÍVEIS DE PRESSÃO ARTERIAL EM UNIVERSITÁRIOS

Objetivou-se avaliar os niveis pressoricos em universitarios e sua relacao com o nivel socioeconomico, o estilo de vida e os dados bioquimicos. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, transversal, desenvolvido com 550 estudantes de uma universidade publica de Picos-PI, em 2013. Foi aplicado um formulario contendo dados socioeconomicos, estilo de vida, medida da circunferencia abdominal, pressao arterial, niveis sericos de glicemia de jejum, triglicerideos e HDL-colesterol. Observaram-se niveis pressoricos elevados em 21,5% do sexo masculino e 2,2% nas mulheres, com representacao significante (p<0,0001). Houve associacao estatisticamente significante para o tabagismo (p<0,0001) e para o consumo de aloccol (p<0,0001) com a pressao arterial sistolica e diastolica, bem como para a circunferencia abdominal (p=0,0039). Assim, pensando na qualidade de vida dos proximos anos, e importante observar a necessidade de implementacao de medidas que promovam mudancas no estilo de vida com aquisicao de habitos saudaveis.The aim in this study was to evaluate the pressure levels in college students and their relation with socioeconomic level, lifestyle and biochemical data. Th...

CHANGE IN BLOOD PRESSURE LEVELS IN COLLEGE STUDENTS

Objetivou-se avaliar os niveis pressoricos em universitarios e sua relacao com o nivel socioeconomico, o estilo de vida e os dados bioquimicos. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, transversal, desenvolvido com 550 estudantes de uma universidade publica de Picos-PI, em 2013. Foi aplicado um formulario contendo dados socioeconomicos, estilo de vida, medida da circunferencia abdominal, pressao arterial, niveis sericos de glicemia de jejum, triglicerideos e HDL-colesterol. Observaram-se niveis pressoricos elevados em 21,5% do sexo masculino e 2,2% nas mulheres, com representacao significante (p<0,0001). Houve associacao estatisticamente significante para o tabagismo (p<0,0001) e para o consumo de aloccol (p<0,0001) com a pressao arterial sistolica e diastolica, bem como para a circunferencia abdominal (p=0,0039). Assim, pensando na qualidade de vida dos proximos anos, e importante observar a necessidade de implementacao de medidas que promovam mudancas no estilo de vida com aquisicao de habitos saudaveis.The aim in this study was to evaluate the pressure levels in college students and their relation with socioeconomic level, lifestyle and biochemical data. Th...

CAMBIOS EN LOS NIVELES DE LA PRESIÓN ARTERIAL DE UNIVERSITARIOS

Objetivou-se avaliar os niveis pressoricos em universitarios e sua relacao com o nivel socioeconomico, o estilo de vida e os dados bioquimicos. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, transversal, desenvolvido com 550 estudantes de uma universidade publica de Picos-PI, em 2013. Foi aplicado um formulario contendo dados socioeconomicos, estilo de vida, medida da circunferencia abdominal, pressao arterial, niveis sericos de glicemia de jejum, triglicerideos e HDL-colesterol. Observaram-se niveis pressoricos elevados em 21,5% do sexo masculino e 2,2% nas mulheres, com representacao significante (p<0,0001). Houve associacao estatisticamente significante para o tabagismo (p<0,0001) e para o consumo de aloccol (p<0,0001) com a pressao arterial sistolica e diastolica, bem como para a circunferencia abdominal (p=0,0039). Assim, pensando na qualidade de vida dos proximos anos, e importante observar a necessidade de implementacao de medidas que promovam mudancas no estilo de vida com aquisicao de habitos saudaveis.The aim in this study was to evaluate the pressure levels in college students and their relation with socioeconomic level, lifestyle and biochemical data. Th...

Conhecimento, atitudes e práticas de medidas preventivas sobre pé diabético

The purpose of this study was to identify the knowledge, attitudes and practices for the prevention of diabetic foot in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2. This study was based on a cross-sectional survey conducted in two Family Health Units, in the city of Picos--PI, Brazil, with 85 diabetics of both sexes, by means of a semi-structured Knowledge, Attitude and Practice questionnaire. There was a predominance of females in the study (62.4%). On the topic of foot care, 49.4% had no knowledge on hygiene or what to observe in their feet. In relation to nail care, 56.5% were unaware of the correct way to cut nails. Regarding attitudes, 80% were willing to engage in self-care. In terms of practice, results showed that activities such as washing, drying, moisturizing and massaging were not executed together. It is therefore necessary to develop educational strategies to create awareness, both for diabetics and health professionals, on the effective prevention of diabetic foot.

Conocimiento, actitudes prácticas y de escrituras de la prevención en pie diabético

The purpose of this study was to identify the knowledge, attitudes and practices for the prevention of diabetic foot in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2. This study was based on a cross-sectional survey conducted in two Family Health Units, in the city of Picos--PI, Brazil, with 85 diabetics of both sexes, by means of a semi-structured Knowledge, Attitude and Practice questionnaire. There was a predominance of females in the study (62.4%). On the topic of foot care, 49.4% had no knowledge on hygiene or what to observe in their feet. In relation to nail care, 56.5% were unaware of the correct way to cut nails. Regarding attitudes, 80% were willing to engage in self-care. In terms of practice, results showed that activities such as washing, drying, moisturizing and massaging were not executed together. It is therefore necessary to develop educational strategies to create awareness, both for diabetics and health professionals, on the effective prevention of diabetic foot.