Artur Acelino Francisco Luz Nunes Queiroz

Representações sociais da Enfermagem sobre biossegurança: saúde ocupacional e o cuidar prevencionista

Objective:nto understand the biosecurity social representations by primary care nursing professionals and analyze how they articulate with quality of care.nnnMethods:nexploratory and qualitative research based on social representation theory. The study participants were 36 nursing workers from primary health care in a state capital in the Northeast region of Brazil. The data were analyzed by descending hierarchical classification.nnnResults:nfive classes were obtained: occupational accidents suffered by professionals; occupational exposure to biological agents; biosecurity management in primary health care; the importance of personal protective equipment; and infection control and biosecurity.nnnConclusion:nthe different positions taken by the professionals seem to be based on a field of social representations related to the concept of biosecurity, namely exposure to accidents and risks to which they are exposed. However, occupational accidents are reported as inherent to the practice.Objective: to understand the biosecurity social representations by primary care nursing professionals and analyze how they articulate with quality of care. Methods: exploratory and qualitative research based on social representation theory. The study participants were 36 nursing workers from primary health care in a state capital in the Northeast region of Brazil. The data were analyzed by descending hierarchical classification. Results: five classes were obtained: occupational accidents suffered by professionals; occupational exposure to biological agents; biosecurity management in primary health care; the importance of personal protective equipment; and infection control and biosecurity. Conclusion: the different positions taken by the professionals seem to be based on a field of social representations related to the concept of biosecurity, namely exposure to accidents and risks to which they are exposed. However, occupational accidents are reported as inherent to the practice.

Dificuldades do viver com HIV/Aids: Entraves na qualidade de vida

Resumo Objetivo Identificar e explorar as dimensoes das dificuldades enfrentadas por Pessoas Vivendo com HIV/Aids no manejo da doenca. Metodos Estudo descritivo, exploratorio, de abordagem qualitativa desenvolvido em Servicos de Atendimento Especializado, com 26 pacientes. As entrevistas gravadas foram transcritas e posteriormente, processadas analisadas pela Classificacao Hierarquica Descendente. Os achados foram fundamentados no Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Resultados Obteve-se cinco classes: “O preconceito intrafamiliar e seu impacto no enfrentamento da doenca”; “Preconceito social: os impactos do macroambiente”; “As dificuldades em [...]

Sexual orientation and quality of life of people living with HIV/Aids

Objective:nTo analyze whether sexual orientation affects the quality of life of people living with HIV/Aids (PLWHA).nnnMethod:nA cross-sectional analytical study was carried out with 146 PLWHA in Teresina, capital city of the state of Piauí, in 2013, by means of the WHOQOL-HIV-bref. Descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression were used for data analysis.nnnResults:nThere was a prevalence of men (63.7%), non-heterosexual (57.0%), aged between 19 and 39 years (89%). Of the total, 75.5% mentioned presence of negative feelings, such as fear and anxiety, and 38% reported have suffered stigma. With regard to the dimensions investigated, the most affected were environment and level of independence. Non-heterosexual orientation was negatively associated with quality of life in almost all dimensions.nnnConclusion:nLiving with HIV/Aids and having a non-heterosexual orientation have a negative impact on quality of life.nnnObjetivo:nAnalisar se a orientação sexual afeta a qualidade de vida de pessoas vivendo com HIV/aids (PVHAs).nnnMétodo:nEstudo analítico, transversal, realizado com 146 PVHAs em Teresina, PI, no ano de 2013, por aplicação da escala WHOQOL HIV-bref. Para análise dos dados, utilizou-se análise descritiva e regressão linear múltipla.nnnResultados:nHouve predominância de homens (63,7%), não-heterossexuais (57,0%), com idade entre 19 e 39 anos (89%). Do total, 75,5% mencionaram presença de sentimentos negativos como medo e ansiedade e 38% informaram terem sofrido estigma. Com relação aos domínios investigados, os mais comprometidos foram meio ambiente e nível de independência. A orientação não-heterossexual associou-se negativamente à qualidade de vida em, praticamente, todos os domínios.nnnConclusão:nViver com HIV/aids e ter uma orientação não-heterossexual tem impacto negativo na qualidade de vida.

Social representations of biosecurity in nursing: occupational health and preventive care

Objective:nto understand the biosecurity social representations by primary care nursing professionals and analyze how they articulate with quality of care.nnnMethods:nexploratory and qualitative research based on social representation theory. The study participants were 36 nursing workers from primary health care in a state capital in the Northeast region of Brazil. The data were analyzed by descending hierarchical classification.nnnResults:nfive classes were obtained: occupational accidents suffered by professionals; occupational exposure to biological agents; biosecurity management in primary health care; the importance of personal protective equipment; and infection control and biosecurity.nnnConclusion:nthe different positions taken by the professionals seem to be based on a field of social representations related to the concept of biosecurity, namely exposure to accidents and risks to which they are exposed. However, occupational accidents are reported as inherent to the practice.Objective: to understand the biosecurity social representations by primary care nursing professionals and analyze how they articulate with quality of care. Methods: exploratory and qualitative research based on social representation theory. The study participants were 36 nursing workers from primary health care in a state capital in the Northeast region of Brazil. The data were analyzed by descending hierarchical classification. Results: five classes were obtained: occupational accidents suffered by professionals; occupational exposure to biological agents; biosecurity management in primary health care; the importance of personal protective equipment; and infection control and biosecurity. Conclusion: the different positions taken by the professionals seem to be based on a field of social representations related to the concept of biosecurity, namely exposure to accidents and risks to which they are exposed. However, occupational accidents are reported as inherent to the practice.

Knowledge about HIV/AIDS and implications of establishing partnerships among Hornet® users

OBJECTIVEnTo evaluate the knowledge of men, who have sex with men who use geolocation-based dating software, about HIV/AIDS, and the implications of establishing partnerships.nnnMETHODnDescriptive study with 30 Hornet® users. The statements generated had statistical treatment in the IRaMuTeQ software, analyzed through the Descending Hierarchical Classification.nnnRESULTSnThe sexual frequency in the last 30 days was 2.9 partners, of which 2.1 were found by the application, of which 63.3% reported having sex without condoms. There were four classes: Knowledge about HIV/AIDS prevention measures; PrEP/truvada as a measure of HIV/AIDS prevention; Risky behaviors in relation to HIV infection; Establishment of sexual partnerships through applications.nnnCONCLUSIONnHornet users have insufficient knowledge about HIV prevention measures, especially when discarding the male condom. The relationships established through the application are permeated by high individual vulnerability and behaviors that have potential exposure to the risk of HIV infection.

Deaths among the elderly with ICU infections

Objectivento evaluate the clinical outcome of elderly patients admitted to intensive care units who had nosocomial infection, correlating the findings with sociodemographic and clinical variables.nnnMethodndescriptive research, performed with 308 elderly patients. The collection was made from medical records and covers the years 2012 to 2015. Uni-/bivariate analyses were performed.nnnResultsna statistical association was found between the clinical outcome types and the variables age, length of stay, presence of previous comorbidities, main diagnosis, respiratory and urinary tract infections, use of central venous and indwelling urinary catheters, mechanical ventilation, and tracheostomy. The survival curve showed higher mortality among the elderly from the age of 80 on.nnnConclusionnthe clinical outcome of the elderly who acquire infection in the intensive care unit is influenced by sociodemographic and clinical variables that increase mortality rates.

Prevenção da formação de biofilmes em marcapassos artificiais: é viável?

Resumo Objetivo: Identificar os agentes antimicrobianos utilizados na prevencao da formacao de biofilme em marcapassos artificiais. Metodos: Revisao da literatura para responder a seguinte questao: “Quais agentes antimicrobianos sao usados para prevenir a formacao de biofilmes em marcapassos artificiais?” As bases de dados PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, Cochrane, CINAHL, Embase e LILACS foram consultadas em todos os idiomas sem restricao de tempo. Resultados: A amostra final apresentou cinco estudos primarios, sendo a maioria experimental. As investigacoes identificaram [...]

Representaciones sociales de la Enfermería sobre bioseguridad: salud laboral y los cuidados preventivos

Objective:nto understand the biosecurity social representations by primary care nursing professionals and analyze how they articulate with quality of care.nnnMethods:nexploratory and qualitative research based on social representation theory. The study participants were 36 nursing workers from primary health care in a state capital in the Northeast region of Brazil. The data were analyzed by descending hierarchical classification.nnnResults:nfive classes were obtained: occupational accidents suffered by professionals; occupational exposure to biological agents; biosecurity management in primary health care; the importance of personal protective equipment; and infection control and biosecurity.nnnConclusion:nthe different positions taken by the professionals seem to be based on a field of social representations related to the concept of biosecurity, namely exposure to accidents and risks to which they are exposed. However, occupational accidents are reported as inherent to the practice.Objective: to understand the biosecurity social representations by primary care nursing professionals and analyze how they articulate with quality of care. Methods: exploratory and qualitative research based on social representation theory. The study participants were 36 nursing workers from primary health care in a state capital in the Northeast region of Brazil. The data were analyzed by descending hierarchical classification. Results: five classes were obtained: occupational accidents suffered by professionals; occupational exposure to biological agents; biosecurity management in primary health care; the importance of personal protective equipment; and infection control and biosecurity. Conclusion: the different positions taken by the professionals seem to be based on a field of social representations related to the concept of biosecurity, namely exposure to accidents and risks to which they are exposed. However, occupational accidents are reported as inherent to the practice.