Larycia Vicente Rodrigues

Do diagnóstico à sobrevivência do câncer infantil: perspectiva de crianças

the study aimed to investigate the process from diagnosis to survival of cancer from the childs perspective. This study is exploratory with qualitative analysis of the data, based on an adaptation of story-board narrative research and use of thematic interpretation. A precocious maturity was revealed, through the childrens understanding regarding the diagnosis, of the different phases of the treatment, and coping with the difficulties of co-existing with classmates and re-adapting to school after the end of treatment. The use of strategies to help the children to adopt attitudes which minimize and/or prevent the distress related to cancer is a role of the health team, considering as care not only clinical protocols but also criteria relevant to the existential dimension. DESCRIPTORS: Oncologic nursing. Pediatric nursing. Chronic disease. Child. Drug therapy.

Edentulismo, Uso e Necessidade de Prótese e Fatores Associados em Município do Nordeste Brasileiro

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Factors associated with lip and oral cavity cancer

PURPOSE This study aimed to identify factors associated with the occurrence of primary cancer of the lip and oral cavity regions compared to other types of head and neck cancers according to demographic, socioeconomic data and lifestyle, in Brazil, from 2000 to 2011. METHODS A study was conducted using Hospital Cancer Records (Instituto Nacional do Câncer), from 2000 to 2011, totaling 23,153 cases. Data were analyzed by binary logistic regression (response category: primary cancers located in the lip and oral cavity; comparison category; other types of primary cancer in the head and neck, which does not affect the lip and oral cavity) at a significance level α = 5%. RESULTS The study showed factors associated with higher incidence of cancer in the lip and oral cavity: being of advanced age (OR = 1.16), not having a family history of cancer (OR = 2.38), alcohol consumption (OR = 1.17); former tobacco use (OR = 1.51) or current tobacco use (OR = 1.65); having a previous diagnosis of cancer without treatment (OR =1.66). Being female (OR = 0.92), having completed basic (OR = 0.71) and higher (OR = 0.46) education and having previous diagnosis of cancer with treatment (OR = 0.74) constituted factors associated with lower prevalence of cancer of the lip and oral cavity. CONCLUSION Age, absence of family history of cancer, smoking habits and alcohol consumption, and previous diagnosis of cancer without treatment were associated with a higher incidence of cancer of the lip and oral cavity.

FROM DIAGNOSIS TO SURVIVAL OF PEDIATRIC CANCER: CHILDREN'S PERSPECTIVE 1

the study aimed to investigate the process from diagnosis to survival of cancer from the childs perspective. This study is exploratory with qualitative analysis of the data, based on an adaptation of story-board narrative research and use of thematic interpretation. A precocious maturity was revealed, through the childrens understanding regarding the diagnosis, of the different phases of the treatment, and coping with the difficulties of co-existing with classmates and re-adapting to school after the end of treatment. The use of strategies to help the children to adopt attitudes which minimize and/or prevent the distress related to cancer is a role of the health team, considering as care not only clinical protocols but also criteria relevant to the existential dimension. DESCRIPTORS: Oncologic nursing. Pediatric nursing. Chronic disease. Child. Drug therapy.

Tooth loss and associated factors in patients with coagulopathies in the State of Paraiba, Brazil

Background The most common and best known hereditary coagulopathies are hemophilia A and B followed by von Willebrand Disease. Objective This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of tooth loss and investigate its association with demographic and socioeconomic data, as well as to discuss self-reported oral morbidity and use of health services by patients with coagulopathies treated in blood centers in Paraíba, Brazil. Methods This was a quantitative cross-sectional epidemiological survey. Data was collected in the period from October 2011 to July 2012 by clinical examination and by assessing interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. The findings were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics with the level of significance (α) being set at 10%. Results One hundred and six, predominantly male (88.8%), patients with coagulopathies were evaluated. The ages ranged from one to 59 years. Most patients were of mixed race (61.3%), most reported family incomes between R

Factors associated with oral biofilm in ICU patients with infectious diseases

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Factors Associated with Toothache in Patients Affected by Hereditary Coagulopathies

1500.00 (49.1%), and most had not completed elementary school (37.1%). Hemophilia A was found in 76.4% of the cases. The prevalence of dental caries among individuals was 50.0% predominantly in the 13- to 19-year-old age range (66.7%). As regards to tooth loss, teeth were missing in 35.1% of the study participants. Conclusion Tooth loss is high in this population. Males with severe hemophilia A, those who use fluoride and have a good or very good perception about their last dental appointment have a reduced chance of losing their teeth.

Del diagnóstico a la supervivencia del cancer infantil: perspectiva de los niños

Introduction: Hospitalization may cause a decline in oral health and affect the entire body. The intensive care unit (ICU) may be a favorable environment for oral biofilm to accumulate in critically ill patients. Objective: To identify factors associated with oral biofilm in ICU patients in a hospital for infectious diseases. Method: This was a retrospective, descriptive and inferential study with a quantitative approach. Data were collected from 178 medical records of patients from January 2012 to July 2015. Biofilm presence was assessed according to the Greene and Vermillion index. Potential influential factors were analyzed by logistic regression. Result: Among ICU patients, 69.1% were men, 60.7% had acquired immune deficiency (AIDS), 66.3% were ward patients, 50.6% were intubated, and 50.0% were sedated. The oral elements of the patients were mostly normal. The following characteristics were significantly associated with oral biofilm: changes in the lips, gums, cheeks, and palates and bleeding. Patients from the ward had a lower risk of biofilm. Conclusion: Increased oral biofilm accumulation was observed in patients with oral changes, and patient origin was associated with the presence of biofilm. Descriptors: Hospital; patient; oral health; oral manifestations; biofilm.

Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada

Objective: To determine a probabilistic model that represents the likelihood of the event Dental Pain to occur in Brazilians patients affected by hereditary coagulopathies. Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, information on use and access to dental services, oral morbidity, self-perceived oral health and behavioral health habits were obtained through semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed by means of logistic regression. Results: High prevalence of dental caries was observed for children aged 1-5 years (50%) and for adolescents aged 13-19 years (66%). Cumulative pattern of dental caries in the age groups of 20-35 years and 36-59 years was observed. Most patients did not report pain in the last six months prior to the survey (24.5%). It was observed that searching for dental care for the last time in case of localized pain (OR=26.7), for feeling uncomfortable when brushing teeth (OR=7.3) and difficulty searching for health professionals, not only the dentist (OR 3.7) was considered risk factors for the determination of Dental Pain diagnosis. However, if the patient has mild hemophilia A (OR=0.21), this likelihood decreases, being thus a protective factor. Conclusion: Patients affected by hereditary coagulopathies have high prevalence of caries, indicating the cumulative nature of this disease, which suggests the symptomatic effect of Dental Pain.

Edentulism, Denture Use and Need and Associated Factors in a Brazilian Northeastern City

the study aimed to investigate the process from diagnosis to survival of cancer from the childs perspective. This study is exploratory with qualitative analysis of the data, based on an adaptation of story-board narrative research and use of thematic interpretation. A precocious maturity was revealed, through the childrens understanding regarding the diagnosis, of the different phases of the treatment, and coping with the difficulties of co-existing with classmates and re-adapting to school after the end of treatment. The use of strategies to help the children to adopt attitudes which minimize and/or prevent the distress related to cancer is a role of the health team, considering as care not only clinical protocols but also criteria relevant to the existential dimension. DESCRIPTORS: Oncologic nursing. Pediatric nursing. Chronic disease. Child. Drug therapy.