Bruno Augusto Corrêa Cabrita

Breastfeeding as an evaluative practice in know-how: a descriptive study

Aim: To analyze the axiological dimensions of nurses regarding breastfeeding and their reflections along with the nursing mothers, in the process of knowledge transmission. Method: A descriptive and qualitative study of 11 nurses from the Friendly Breastfeeding Primary Care Initiative of Rio de Janeiro. The data were collected by means of semi-structured interviews between January/March 2010, generating categories articulated with Max Scheler’s Theory of Values. Result: The following categories emerged: the affective bond as a value for successful breastfeeding; and breastfeeding and nutritional value and protection for the child. Discussion: To analyze the evaluative link of the act of breastfeeding between mother and child and the link related to the value of food safety also means thinking about the love and affection that, in the conception of Scheler, are absolutely unique. Conclusion: the valuation of women as individuals is seen through a totally new perspective concerning breastfeeding, as recommended by public policies regarding women’s care.

O normal e o patológico na perspectiva do envelhecimento: uma revisão integrativa

O presente estudo pretende discutir o normal e o patologico na bibliografia sobre envelhecimento, sob a perspectiva de Canguilhem. Para isso, foi realizada uma revisao integrativa atraves da busca de textos na Biblioteca Virtual em Saude, de 2002 a 2012, que contemplassem as obras sobre o normal e o patologico na perspectiva do envelhecimento. A amostra final resultou em seis textos relacionados as nocoes de Canguilhem, que emergiram nas seguintes categorias: a perspectiva normativa no processo do envelhecimento; e o normal e o patologico e a medicina anatomopatologica. Evidenciou-se, portanto, o crescimento da cirurgia plastica em relacao as mudancas de imagem corporal, que a sociedade incorpora como verdade e que retarda o envelhecimento, conformando-se ao discurso de Canguilhem, que reflete sobre as modificacoes corporais, assim como as terapeuticas relacionadas ao envelhecimento a fim de retardar esse processo.

The production of care in risky prenatal situations: a descriptive study

Aim: To describe the health services offered with regard to high risk pregnancies by the care network; to map the route of the path of pregnant women care. Method: This is a descriptive, qualitative research which has as a scenario, the Malu Sampaio Woman Specialties Polyclinic and, as subjects, pregnant women at potential pregnancy risk who are not hospitalized. In order to collect data we will use semi-structured interviews, participant observation and bibliographic and documentary material. The collection period is from August to September 2013. The processing of data will be performed using Bardin analysis, which will allow the construction of the therapeutic path.

Puerperium consulting: needs of women from the nursing perspective – exploratory study

Objectives : The research aimed to understand the health needs of postpartum women in the nurses perspective, considering the integration of actions. Method: The research was conducted as a Exploratory type. 15 nurses who participated in puerperium consultations in nine health units of the Sanitary District Cajuru the Municipal Health Secretariat from Curitiba / Parana, Brazil. For the data collection we used an instrument with objective questions, applied in the period from February to March 2007. Data were analyzed based on descriptive statistics. Result: It was found that the set of requirements for good living conditions has been appointed as 41.2%, and least cited: needs guaranteed access to technologies, and 4% bond with the host and the professional / health team, 2%. Discussion: It may wonder about the notion of completeness is being incorporated into puerperal consultations. Conclusion: There are still important gaps in meeting the needs of mothers. Descriptors: Postpartum Period; womens health; maternal welfare. Received: 01/19/2011 Approved: 04/11/2012