Eutália Aparecida Cândido de Araújo

The prevalence of iridologic signs in individuals with Diabetes Mellitus

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the prevalence of iridologic signs, such as the pancreas sign and the Cross of Andreas, in individuals with Diabetes mellitus and the association of these signs with three risk factors for the disease: obesity, sedentarism and heredity. Methods: Collectionoccurred from April to June, 2006, involving 97 individuals over 30 years of age with Diabetes mellitus , cared for at Centro de Saœde EscolafiGeraldo de Paula Souzafl, Sao Paulo. Results: After having their irises analyzed, the adjusted prevalence of the pancreas sign and the Crossof Andreas was observed, with 98% and 89%, respectively. There were significant associations (p < 0.001) between obesity, seden tarism andfamily history for diabetes with both signs studied. Conclusion: Evidence shows data of interest for the preventive area and the necessityfor new studies. Descriptors: Diabetes mellitus/prevention & control; Iridology; Nursing research RESUMO Objetivo : Verificar a prevalŒncia de sinais iridologicos, como o sinal do pâncreas e Cruz de AndrOas em individuos com Diabetes

Eficácia de três métodos de degermação das mãos utilizando gluconato de clorexidina degermante (GCH 2

The scrubbing of hands and forearms using antiseptic agents has been the standard pre-operative procedure to prevent surgical site infection. With the introduction of antiseptic agents, the need to use brushes for pre-operative disinfection has been questioned and it has been recommended that the procedure be abandoned due to the injuries it may cause to the skin. With the purpose to provide the foundations for the efficacy of pre-operative asepsis without using brushes or sponges, the objective of this study was to evaluate three methods of pre-operative asepsis using an antimicrobial agent containing chlorhexidine gluconate - CHG 2%; hand-scrubbing with brush (HSB), hand-scrubbing with sponge (HSS), and hand-rubbing with the antiseptic agent (HRA) only. A comparative crossover study was carried with 29 healthcare providers. Antimicrobial efficacy was measured using the glove-juice method before and after each tested method. Statistical analyses showed there were no significant differences regarding the number of colony-forming units when comparing HRA, HSB, and HSS techniques (p=0.148), which theoretically disregards the need to continue using brushes or sponges for hand asepsis.The scrubbing of hands and forearms using antiseptic agents has been the standard pre-operative procedure to prevent surgical site infection. With the introduction of antiseptic agents, the need to use brushes for pre-operative disinfection has been questioned and it has been recommended that the procedure be abandoned due to the injuries it may cause to the skin. With the purpose to provide the foundations for the efficacy of pre-operative asepsis without using brushes or sponges, the objective of this study was to evaluate three methods of pre-operative asepsis using an antimicrobial agent containing chlorhexidine gluconate - CHG 2%; hand-scrubbing with brush (HSB), hand-scrubbing with sponge (HSS), and hand-rubbing with the antiseptic agent (HRA) only. A comparative crossover study was carried with 29 healthcare providers. Antimicrobial efficacy was measured using the glove-juice method before and after each tested method. Statistical analyses showed there were no significant differences regarding the number of colony-forming units when comparing HRA, HSB, and HSS techniques (p=0.148), which theoretically disregards the need to continue using brushes or sponges for hand asepsis.

Síndrome metabólica e baixa estatura em adultos da região metropolitana de São Paulo (SP, Brasil)

The undernutrition has been appointed as a risk factor to cause chronic diseases in later life. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its relationship to short stature, as evidence of stunting in early life in adults. It is a cross-sectional study of adult population (age 20 to 64 years old) living in the metropolitan area of Sao Paulo city (SP, Brazil). The sample comprehended a total of 287 individuals, 214 (74.6%) were women and 73 (25.4%) were men. The anthropometric, clinical and biochemical data were collected through the physical exam and the fast blood after 8 hours. The standard prevalence for sex and age to metabolic syndrome was 34.0% and the short stature was 29.0%. In multiple logistic regression analyses the metabolic syndrome showed to be associated to short stature adjusted by sex, age, education, income, smoking, alcohol consumption, family history of coronary disease, hypertension, diabetes and body mass index. In this study was demonstrated association between metabolic syndrome and short stature in adults.

Diferenciais socioeconômicos e comportamentais no consumo de hortaliças e frutas em mulheres residentes em município da região metropolitana de São Paulo

OBJECTIVE: The objective was to analyze the consumption of fruits and vegetables by women, according to sociodemographic, economic and behavioral factors. METHODS: The sample consisted of 311 women living in three different areas of the city of Cotia, located in the metropolitan area of Sao Paulo city, selected by two-stage cluster sampling. Their consumption of fruits and vegetables was assessed by means of a food frequency questionnaire. Consumption differences were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Unemployed women or housewives with low education level, low income and smokers living in the poor area were more likely to underconsume fruits. Consumption of leaves was more associated with eating habits than with poverty: younger women were slightly more likely to underconsume leaves. Smoking and inactivity were associated with underconsumption. Consumption of other vegetables was associated with socioeconomic levels and eating habits. Vegetables were underconsumed by younger women and by those with low education level and family income. Consumption of alcoholic beverages and inactivity also increased the likelihood of underconsuming these foods. CONCLUSION: Consumption of fruits and vegetables varied according to socioeconomic level and eating and behavior habits.

A prevalência de sinais iridológicos em indivíduos com Diabetes Mellitus

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the prevalence of iridologic signs, such as the pancreas sign and the Cross of Andreas, in individuals with Diabetes mellitus and the association of these signs with three risk factors for the disease: obesity, sedentarism and heredity. Methods: Collectionoccurred from April to June, 2006, involving 97 individuals over 30 years of age with Diabetes mellitus , cared for at Centro de Saœde EscolafiGeraldo de Paula Souzafl, Sao Paulo. Results: After having their irises analyzed, the adjusted prevalence of the pancreas sign and the Crossof Andreas was observed, with 98% and 89%, respectively. There were significant associations (p < 0.001) between obesity, seden tarism andfamily history for diabetes with both signs studied. Conclusion: Evidence shows data of interest for the preventive area and the necessityfor new studies. Descriptors: Diabetes mellitus/prevention & control; Iridology; Nursing research RESUMO Objetivo : Verificar a prevalŒncia de sinais iridologicos, como o sinal do pâncreas e Cruz de AndrOas em individuos com Diabetes

The efficacy of three hand asepsis techniques using chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG 2

The scrubbing of hands and forearms using antiseptic agents has been the standard pre-operative procedure to prevent surgical site infection. With the introduction of antiseptic agents, the need to use brushes for pre-operative disinfection has been questioned and it has been recommended that the procedure be abandoned due to the injuries it may cause to the skin. With the purpose to provide the foundations for the efficacy of pre-operative asepsis without using brushes or sponges, the objective of this study was to evaluate three methods of pre-operative asepsis using an antimicrobial agent containing chlorhexidine gluconate - CHG 2%; hand-scrubbing with brush (HSB), hand-scrubbing with sponge (HSS), and hand-rubbing with the antiseptic agent (HRA) only. A comparative crossover study was carried with 29 healthcare providers. Antimicrobial efficacy was measured using the glove-juice method before and after each tested method. Statistical analyses showed there were no significant differences regarding the number of colony-forming units when comparing HRA, HSB, and HSS techniques (p=0.148), which theoretically disregards the need to continue using brushes or sponges for hand asepsis.The scrubbing of hands and forearms using antiseptic agents has been the standard pre-operative procedure to prevent surgical site infection. With the introduction of antiseptic agents, the need to use brushes for pre-operative disinfection has been questioned and it has been recommended that the procedure be abandoned due to the injuries it may cause to the skin. With the purpose to provide the foundations for the efficacy of pre-operative asepsis without using brushes or sponges, the objective of this study was to evaluate three methods of pre-operative asepsis using an antimicrobial agent containing chlorhexidine gluconate - CHG 2%; hand-scrubbing with brush (HSB), hand-scrubbing with sponge (HSS), and hand-rubbing with the antiseptic agent (HRA) only. A comparative crossover study was carried with 29 healthcare providers. Antimicrobial efficacy was measured using the glove-juice method before and after each tested method. Statistical analyses showed there were no significant differences regarding the number of colony-forming units when comparing HRA, HSB, and HSS techniques (p=0.148), which theoretically disregards the need to continue using brushes or sponges for hand asepsis.

Eficacia de tres métodos de desinfección de las manos utilizando gluconato de clorhexidina antiséptica (GHC 2

The scrubbing of hands and forearms using antiseptic agents has been the standard pre-operative procedure to prevent surgical site infection. With the introduction of antiseptic agents, the need to use brushes for pre-operative disinfection has been questioned and it has been recommended that the procedure be abandoned due to the injuries it may cause to the skin. With the purpose to provide the foundations for the efficacy of pre-operative asepsis without using brushes or sponges, the objective of this study was to evaluate three methods of pre-operative asepsis using an antimicrobial agent containing chlorhexidine gluconate - CHG 2%; hand-scrubbing with brush (HSB), hand-scrubbing with sponge (HSS), and hand-rubbing with the antiseptic agent (HRA) only. A comparative crossover study was carried with 29 healthcare providers. Antimicrobial efficacy was measured using the glove-juice method before and after each tested method. Statistical analyses showed there were no significant differences regarding the number of colony-forming units when comparing HRA, HSB, and HSS techniques (p=0.148), which theoretically disregards the need to continue using brushes or sponges for hand asepsis.The scrubbing of hands and forearms using antiseptic agents has been the standard pre-operative procedure to prevent surgical site infection. With the introduction of antiseptic agents, the need to use brushes for pre-operative disinfection has been questioned and it has been recommended that the procedure be abandoned due to the injuries it may cause to the skin. With the purpose to provide the foundations for the efficacy of pre-operative asepsis without using brushes or sponges, the objective of this study was to evaluate three methods of pre-operative asepsis using an antimicrobial agent containing chlorhexidine gluconate - CHG 2%; hand-scrubbing with brush (HSB), hand-scrubbing with sponge (HSS), and hand-rubbing with the antiseptic agent (HRA) only. A comparative crossover study was carried with 29 healthcare providers. Antimicrobial efficacy was measured using the glove-juice method before and after each tested method. Statistical analyses showed there were no significant differences regarding the number of colony-forming units when comparing HRA, HSB, and HSS techniques (p=0.148), which theoretically disregards the need to continue using brushes or sponges for hand asepsis.

Uso de la escala modificada de Borg en la crisis asmática

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the prevalence of iridologic signs, such as the pancreas sign and the Cross of Andreas, in individuals with Diabetes mellitus and the association of these signs with three risk factors for the disease: obesity, sedentarism and heredity. Methods: Collectionoccurred from April to June, 2006, involving 97 individuals over 30 years of age with Diabetes mellitus , cared for at Centro de Saœde EscolafiGeraldo de Paula Souzafl, Sao Paulo. Results: After having their irises analyzed, the adjusted prevalence of the pancreas sign and the Crossof Andreas was observed, with 98% and 89%, respectively. There were significant associations (p < 0.001) between obesity, seden tarism andfamily history for diabetes with both signs studied. Conclusion: Evidence shows data of interest for the preventive area and the necessityfor new studies. Descriptors: Diabetes mellitus/prevention & control; Iridology; Nursing research RESUMO Objetivo : Verificar a prevalŒncia de sinais iridologicos, como o sinal do pâncreas e Cruz de AndrOas em individuos com Diabetes