Lulie Rosane Odeh Susin

Contaminação ambiental por ovos e larvas de helmintos em fezes de cães na área central do Balneário Cassino, Rio Grande do Sul

In order to investigate the presence of helminthes agents of parasitic zoonoses, were examined 237 fecal samples of dogs from central area of the main beach of south coast of Rio Grande do Sul State. The eggs and larvae of genus Ancylostoma (71.3%) and Trichuris (32.5%) and Toxocara eggs (9.3%) were the most prevalent parasites detected.

Parto de adolescentes: elementos qualitativos da assistência

The objective of this study was to learn what adolescents understand as appropriate delivery care. Data were collected through individual interviews with adolescents who delivered at a University Hospital in southern Brazil, between July 2008 and October 2009. A thematic analysis was performed, based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Health regarding humanized delivery. Theme nuclei emerged related to the need for care, guidance and respect. Care appeared as a significant and primordial factor, characterized by understanding, dialogue and an active participation in the delivery process, marked by a timely attention to their needs, understanding their unfamiliarity with the routines and procedures, having a good interaction with the team and not being seen as passive subjects.The objective of this study was to learn what adolescents understand as appropriate delivery care. Data were collected through individual interviews with adolescents who delivered at a University Hospital in southern Brazil, between July 2008 and October 2009. A thematic analysis was performed, based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Health regarding humanized delivery. Theme nuclei emerged related to the need for care, guidance and respect. Care appeared as a significant and primordial factor, characterized by understanding, dialogue and an active participation in the delivery process, marked by a timely attention to their needs, understanding their unfamiliarity with the routines and procedures, having a good interaction with the team and not being seen as passive subjects.

Atenção humanizada ao parto de adolescentes: análise das práticas desenvolvidas em um centro obstétrico

Estudo quantitativo que objetivou analisar as praticas desenvolvidas na assistencia a adolescente, a partir do relato dos trabalhadores de um Centro Obstetrico de um Hospital Universitario, com base na proposta de humanizacao do parto do Ministerio da Saude. Segundo os trabalhadores, estao sendo desenvolvidas praticas uteis na assistencia ao parto, dentre as quais as orientacoes sobre formas de relaxamento no trabalho de parto, o incentivo ao vinculo entre mae e filho e a amamentacao. Porem, o direito ao acompanhante nao vem sendo considerado. A posicao de litotomia e a padronizacao da tricotomia, episiotomia e amniotomia foram constatadas. Os registros dos prontuarios, dentre eles o partograma, a anamnese, e o exame fisico e obstetrico da parturiente mostraram-se insatisfatorios. Conclui-se que, no cenario investigado, sao desenvolvidas praticas consideradas adequadas e inadequadas, mostrando a necessidade de incentivar a utilizacao de procedimentos embasados em evidencia cientifica e inseridos na proposta de humanizacao do parto.Quantitative study that aimed to analyze the practices developed in assisting the adolescent, from the account of health workers, in an Obstetric Center in a teaching hospital, based on the proposal of humanization of parturition of the Health Ministry. According to the workers, useful practices in assisting parturition, among them, orientations about relaxation techniques at parturition, improving the attachment between mother and child, are being carried out. However, the right to a companion has not been taken into account. The lithotomy position and standardization of trichotomy, episiotomy e amniotomy were registered. Medical records, among them partogram, anamnesis and physical and obstetric exam of the parturient, proved to the unsatisfactory. We conclude that, in the scenario investigated, are developed practices considered appropriate and inappropriate, showing the need to further encourage the use of procedures grounded in scientific evidence and inserted into the proposal to the humanization of birth.

Delivery in adolescents: qualitative factors of care

The objective of this study was to learn what adolescents understand as appropriate delivery care. Data were collected through individual interviews with adolescents who delivered at a University Hospital in southern Brazil, between July 2008 and October 2009. A thematic analysis was performed, based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Health regarding humanized delivery. Theme nuclei emerged related to the need for care, guidance and respect. Care appeared as a significant and primordial factor, characterized by understanding, dialogue and an active participation in the delivery process, marked by a timely attention to their needs, understanding their unfamiliarity with the routines and procedures, having a good interaction with the team and not being seen as passive subjects.The objective of this study was to learn what adolescents understand as appropriate delivery care. Data were collected through individual interviews with adolescents who delivered at a University Hospital in southern Brazil, between July 2008 and October 2009. A thematic analysis was performed, based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Health regarding humanized delivery. Theme nuclei emerged related to the need for care, guidance and respect. Care appeared as a significant and primordial factor, characterized by understanding, dialogue and an active participation in the delivery process, marked by a timely attention to their needs, understanding their unfamiliarity with the routines and procedures, having a good interaction with the team and not being seen as passive subjects.

Conhecimento dos fatores de risco modificáveis para doença cardiovascular entre mulheres e seus fatores associados: um estudo de base populacional

The scope of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease and its distribution in terms of demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral and biological factors among women living in the State of Rio Grande. It was a cross-sectional population-based study, with the inclusion of women aged 18 years and over. Descriptive, bivariate and multivariable Poisson Regression analysis were performed. The outcome was defined as knowing three or more of the seven risk factors studied (75th percentile). Of the 1,593 respondents, 33% knew three or more factors. The outcome was independently associated with increased likelihood of knowledge among subjects in the 25-44 years old age group, non-white skin color, complete secondary education, higher income and having cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, sedentary women were less likely to have such knowledge. These findings indicate the need for educational activities for enhancing comprehension and knowledge of the factors associated with cardiovascular disease among women, particularly among the poorest and less educated.

Avaliação da atenção ao parto por adolescentes em um hospital universitário

OBJECTIVES: evaluate birthing care from the perspective of adolescents seen at a university hospital. METHODS: a quantitative descriptive study deve-loped at a university hospital in the south of Brazil. The research sample was comprised of 269 adolescents, between 10 and 19 years of age, from July 2008 to October 2009. The data was collected through interviews about the practices of vaginal childbirth. Statistical analysis was performed using Fishers Exact Test. The fin-dings were then compared with the recommended practices for perinatal care recommended by the Ministry of Health (MH). RESULTS: the lithotomic position was adopted in 99% of cases; an episiotomy was performed on 89.6% of delivering women; digital vaginal examinations were conducted by more than one examiner in 69.4% of deliveries; routine preventive venous catheterization was performed in 91.8% of adolescent girls and food and water restrictions were put in place in 87.4% of cases. These findings are not consistent with MH guidelines for birthing care. CONCLUSIONS: many of the guidelines recommended by MH for birthing care are disregarded at the reviewed institution and must be revised in order to address the directives of the Ministry of Health.

Humanized attention to parturition of adolescents: analysis of practices developed in an obstetric center

Estudo quantitativo que objetivou analisar as praticas desenvolvidas na assistencia a adolescente, a partir do relato dos trabalhadores de um Centro Obstetrico de um Hospital Universitario, com base na proposta de humanizacao do parto do Ministerio da Saude. Segundo os trabalhadores, estao sendo desenvolvidas praticas uteis na assistencia ao parto, dentre as quais as orientacoes sobre formas de relaxamento no trabalho de parto, o incentivo ao vinculo entre mae e filho e a amamentacao. Porem, o direito ao acompanhante nao vem sendo considerado. A posicao de litotomia e a padronizacao da tricotomia, episiotomia e amniotomia foram constatadas. Os registros dos prontuarios, dentre eles o partograma, a anamnese, e o exame fisico e obstetrico da parturiente mostraram-se insatisfatorios. Conclui-se que, no cenario investigado, sao desenvolvidas praticas consideradas adequadas e inadequadas, mostrando a necessidade de incentivar a utilizacao de procedimentos embasados em evidencia cientifica e inseridos na proposta de humanizacao do parto.Quantitative study that aimed to analyze the practices developed in assisting the adolescent, from the account of health workers, in an Obstetric Center in a teaching hospital, based on the proposal of humanization of parturition of the Health Ministry. According to the workers, useful practices in assisting parturition, among them, orientations about relaxation techniques at parturition, improving the attachment between mother and child, are being carried out. However, the right to a companion has not been taken into account. The lithotomy position and standardization of trichotomy, episiotomy e amniotomy were registered. Medical records, among them partogram, anamnesis and physical and obstetric exam of the parturient, proved to the unsatisfactory. We conclude that, in the scenario investigated, are developed practices considered appropriate and inappropriate, showing the need to further encourage the use of procedures grounded in scientific evidence and inserted into the proposal to the humanization of birth.

Planning and execution of a population health survey by means of a multidisciplinary research consortium

OBJETIVOS: Descrever os aspectos metodologicos e operacionais de um inquerito de pesquisa sobre saude, realizado por meio de um consorcio de pesquisa multidisciplinar. METODOS: Um estudo transversal de base populacional foi realizado com individuos de 18 anos ou mais, residentes na zona urbana do municipio de Rio Grande, RS, Brasil. A amostragem foi probabilistica, tendo como unidade primaria amostral os setores censitarios. O instrumento de pesquisa consistiu num questionario padronizado, com questoes fechadas e previamente testado, aplicado face a face no domicilio. Um questionario resumido foi aplicado a 10,5% dos individuos para fins de controle de qualidade. O trabalho de campo se estendeu de abril a julho de 2016 e a pesquisa foi previamente aprovada por comite de etica em pesquisa. RESULTADOS: Dos 70 setores censitarios amostrados, foram selecionados 711 domicilios e 1.429 individuos. Responderam o questionario 1.300 individuos (91,0%) de 676 domicilios (95,1%). As perdas e recusas foram mais prevalentes para os individuos do sexo masculino e dos setores do centro da cidade. A reprodutibilidade do questionario foi satisfatoria ( kappa medio = 0,80). CONCLUSOES: Apontaram-se os principais aspectos metodologicos de um consorcio de pesquisa multidisciplinar, que poderao ser de interesse para outros pesquisadores. Destaca-se a relevância deste tipo de estudo para a producao de informacoes sobre diversas condicoes de saude da populacao.AIMS: To describe the methodological and operational aspects of a health survey, conducted by means of a multidisciplinary research consortium. METHODS: A cross-sectional, population-based study was conducted with individuals 18 years or older, living in the urban area of the municipality of Rio Grande, in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. The sampling was probabilistic, with census tracts as the primary sample unit. The research instrument consisted of a standardized and previously tested questionnaire, with closed questions, applied by face-to-face in dwellings. A brief questionnaire was administered to 10.5% of subjects for quality control purposes. Fieldwork lasted from April to July 2016, and the study was approved by an ethics committee. RESULTS: Of the 70 sampled census tracts, 711 households were randomly selected, comprising 1,429 eligible individuals. Overall, 1,300 individuals (91.0%) of 676 households (95.1%) answered the questionnaire. Losses and refusals were more prevalent for males and downtowns sectors. The questionnaire reproducibility was satisfactory (mean kappa = 0.80). CONCLUSIONS: The main methodological aspects of a multidisciplinary research consortium were pointed out, which may be of interest to other researchers. We highlight the importance of these type of study to yield information on various health conditions of the population.

Simultaneidade de fatores de risco comportamentais para doença cardiovascular em estudantes universitários

OBJECTIVE To analyze the prevalence and factors associated with clustering of four behavioral risk factors - physical inactivity, high fat intake, harmful use of alcohol and tobacco use - for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among undergraduate students from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. METHODS Cross-sectional study. Socio-demographic variables, breakfast habits, satisfaction with body image, body mass index, and self-perceived general health were analyzed. The outcome evaluated was simultaneity of risk factors for CVD. Crude and adjusted analyses were carried out, stratified by gender, using ordinal logistic regression, extracting odds ratio with respective 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) and p values. RESULTS The sample was composed of 1,123 students (response rate: 66.0%); of these, 24.7% had two or more risk factors. In the adjusted analysis, the variables intermediate maternal education, absence of breakfast habit, and poor or regular self-perceived general health was significantly associated (p < 0.05) with the outcomes. CONCLUSION The results indicate an important prevalence of two or more simultaneous risk factors among undergraduate students. It was possible to outline which groups are more susceptible to more risk factors. The association between absence of breakfast habit and poor/regular self-perceived general health are highlighted.

Parto de adolescentes: elementos cualitativos de la atención

The objective of this study was to learn what adolescents understand as appropriate delivery care. Data were collected through individual interviews with adolescents who delivered at a University Hospital in southern Brazil, between July 2008 and October 2009. A thematic analysis was performed, based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Health regarding humanized delivery. Theme nuclei emerged related to the need for care, guidance and respect. Care appeared as a significant and primordial factor, characterized by understanding, dialogue and an active participation in the delivery process, marked by a timely attention to their needs, understanding their unfamiliarity with the routines and procedures, having a good interaction with the team and not being seen as passive subjects.The objective of this study was to learn what adolescents understand as appropriate delivery care. Data were collected through individual interviews with adolescents who delivered at a University Hospital in southern Brazil, between July 2008 and October 2009. A thematic analysis was performed, based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Health regarding humanized delivery. Theme nuclei emerged related to the need for care, guidance and respect. Care appeared as a significant and primordial factor, characterized by understanding, dialogue and an active participation in the delivery process, marked by a timely attention to their needs, understanding their unfamiliarity with the routines and procedures, having a good interaction with the team and not being seen as passive subjects.