Márcio Flávio Moura de Araújo

Avaliação da qualidade do sono de estudantes universitários de Fortaleza-CE

The aim in this research was to evaluate the sleep quality of college students in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 701 students from the Universidade Federal do Ceara (UFC), from March to June 2011. We used the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Most students presented poor subjective sleep quality (54%), sleep latency in less than 15 minutes (60.1%) and efficiency under 65% (99%). In the sample, the sleep duration was of 6.3 hours per day (SD±1.4 hours) (p<0.001). Data analysis revealed that a substantial portion of the college students (95.3%) surveyed presented poor sleep quality. It is essential to operationalize health promotion actions at the universities in such a way that the students construct their own quality of sleep.

Using the braden scale and photographs to assess pressure ulcer risk

The objective of this paper was to identify critically ill patients at risk for pressure ulcer (PU) using the Braden scale and digital photographs. A sample of 42 subjects was evaluated for 15 days, between March and June 2009, in Fortaleza, Brazil. A total of 47 lesions were identified, 23 (48.9%) as stage I and 24 (51.1%) as stage II. It is necessary for nurses to become familiar with and adopt the technologies used to assess and treat PU in order to lessen the negative effects of this public health problem.The objective of this paper was to identify critically ill patients at risk for pressure ulcer (PU) using the Braden scale and digital photographs. A sample of 42 subjects was evaluated for 15 days, between March and June 2009, in Fortaleza, Brazil. A total of 47 lesions were identified, 23 (48.9%) as stage I and 24 (51.1%) as stage II. It is necessary for nurses to become familiar with and adopt the technologies used to assess and treat PU in order to lessen the negative effects of this public health problem.

O uso da escala de Braden e fotografias na avaliação do risco para úlceras por pressão

The objective of this paper was to identify critically ill patients at risk for pressure ulcer (PU) using the Braden scale and digital photographs. A sample of 42 subjects was evaluated for 15 days, between March and June 2009, in Fortaleza, Brazil. A total of 47 lesions were identified, 23 (48.9%) as stage I and 24 (51.1%) as stage II. It is necessary for nurses to become familiar with and adopt the technologies used to assess and treat PU in order to lessen the negative effects of this public health problem.The objective of this paper was to identify critically ill patients at risk for pressure ulcer (PU) using the Braden scale and digital photographs. A sample of 42 subjects was evaluated for 15 days, between March and June 2009, in Fortaleza, Brazil. A total of 47 lesions were identified, 23 (48.9%) as stage I and 24 (51.1%) as stage II. It is necessary for nurses to become familiar with and adopt the technologies used to assess and treat PU in order to lessen the negative effects of this public health problem.

Study of Lipid profile in a population of university students

OBJETIVO: evaluar el perfil lipidico en una poblacion de estudiantes universitarios. METODO: se trata de estudio transversal realizado en 702 alumnos, de ambos generos, matriculados en los diversos cursos de una universidad publica de Fortaleza, estado de Ceara. Los datos sociodemograficos y los relativos a los habitos de vida fueron recolectados mediante un cuestionario tipo autollenado. La recoleccion sanguinea fue realizada en un laboratorio de analisis clinicos. RESULTADOS: prevalecio una poblacion joven, con media de edad de 21,5 anos y del genero femenino (62,7%). Valores elevados de trigliceridos, colesterol total y colesterol asociado a la lipoproteina de baja densidad (LDL-c) fueron encontrados en 23,0%, 9,7% y 5,9% de los alumnos, respectivamente. El colesterol asociado a la lipoproteina de alta densidad (HDL-c) mostro valores disminuidos en 12,0% de los sujetos y presento asociacion estadisticamente significativa con el tabaquismo (p=0,0231) y sedentarismo (p=0,0357). CONCLUSION: las alteraciones en el perfil lipidico estan presentes en la poblacion joven y los estudios de intervencion deben ser incentivados con la finalidad de disminuir la prevalencia de enfermedades cardiovasculares en la edad adultaOBJECTIVE To evaluate the lipid profile in a population of university students. METHODS Cross-sectional study with 702 students, of both genders enrolled in various courses at a public university in Fortaleza-CE. The demographic data and data on lifestyle habits were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The blood collection was performed in a clinical laboratory. RESULTS Showed a predominantly young population, with a mean age of 21.5 years with more females (62.7%). High levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol and cholesterol associated with low density lipoprotein (LDL-c) were found in 23.0%, 9.7% and 5.9% of students, respectively. The cholesterol associated with high density lipoprotein (HDL-c) was at reduced values in 12.0% of subjects and was significantly associated with smoking (p=0.0231) and physical inactivity (p=0.0357). CONCLUSION Changes in lipid profile are present in the young population and intervention studies should be encouraged in order to reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

Correlação entre indicadores antropométricos e a qualidade do sono de universitários brasileiros

The current study investigated the correlation between anthropometric indicators and sleep quality among Brazilian university students using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. A cross-sectional assessment with 702 university students was conducted between March 2010 and June 2011. Results showed that cases of obesity were more frequent among students who were good sleepers. On the other hand, overweight and high cervical and abdominal circumference was most prominent among poor sleepers. Thus, apart from the damage caused by sleep disorders alone, additional risks due to the association between poor sleep quality and being overweight, central obesity, and increased cervical perimeter are highlighted.

Analisis del perfil lipidico en una poblacion de estudiantes universitarios

OBJETIVO: evaluar el perfil lipidico en una poblacion de estudiantes universitarios. METODO: se trata de estudio transversal realizado en 702 alumnos, de ambos generos, matriculados en los diversos cursos de una universidad publica de Fortaleza, estado de Ceara. Los datos sociodemograficos y los relativos a los habitos de vida fueron recolectados mediante un cuestionario tipo autollenado. La recoleccion sanguinea fue realizada en un laboratorio de analisis clinicos. RESULTADOS: prevalecio una poblacion joven, con media de edad de 21,5 anos y del genero femenino (62,7%). Valores elevados de trigliceridos, colesterol total y colesterol asociado a la lipoproteina de baja densidad (LDL-c) fueron encontrados en 23,0%, 9,7% y 5,9% de los alumnos, respectivamente. El colesterol asociado a la lipoproteina de alta densidad (HDL-c) mostro valores disminuidos en 12,0% de los sujetos y presento asociacion estadisticamente significativa con el tabaquismo (p=0,0231) y sedentarismo (p=0,0357). CONCLUSION: las alteraciones en el perfil lipidico estan presentes en la poblacion joven y los estudios de intervencion deben ser incentivados con la finalidad de disminuir la prevalencia de enfermedades cardiovasculares en la edad adultaOBJECTIVE To evaluate the lipid profile in a population of university students. METHODS Cross-sectional study with 702 students, of both genders enrolled in various courses at a public university in Fortaleza-CE. The demographic data and data on lifestyle habits were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The blood collection was performed in a clinical laboratory. RESULTS Showed a predominantly young population, with a mean age of 21.5 years with more females (62.7%). High levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol and cholesterol associated with low density lipoprotein (LDL-c) were found in 23.0%, 9.7% and 5.9% of students, respectively. The cholesterol associated with high density lipoprotein (HDL-c) was at reduced values in 12.0% of subjects and was significantly associated with smoking (p=0.0231) and physical inactivity (p=0.0357). CONCLUSION Changes in lipid profile are present in the young population and intervention studies should be encouraged in order to reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

Vulnerabilidade de adolescentes escolares às DST/HIV, em Imperatriz - Maranhão

The aim of this study was to investigate the vulnerability of adolescent students related to sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), identifying the main risk behaviors and prevention. This quantitative, cross-sectional study was performed in three public schools in Imperatriz--Maranhão, with 295 adolescents, using a structured questionnaire. The results show that: most young people (86.3%) who used a condom the last time they had intercourse, usually keep this practice, 82.8% of adolescents who understand the concept of HIV protect themselves against these infections and believe the main form of contamination is through sex, infected blood or through the placental barrier. We conclude that most teenager participants showed coherent knowledge about sexual practices and risk behaviors that make them vulnerable to STD/HIK presenting a positive aspect for the prevention of these diseases.

Correlation between anthropometric indicators and sleep quality among Brazilian university students

The current study investigated the correlation between anthropometric indicators and sleep quality among Brazilian university students using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. A cross-sectional assessment with 702 university students was conducted between March 2010 and June 2011. Results showed that cases of obesity were more frequent among students who were good sleepers. On the other hand, overweight and high cervical and abdominal circumference was most prominent among poor sleepers. Thus, apart from the damage caused by sleep disorders alone, additional risks due to the association between poor sleep quality and being overweight, central obesity, and increased cervical perimeter are highlighted.

Sleep quality assessment in college students from Fortaleza-CE

The aim in this research was to evaluate the sleep quality of college students in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 701 students from the Universidade Federal do Ceara (UFC), from March to June 2011. We used the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Most students presented poor subjective sleep quality (54%), sleep latency in less than 15 minutes (60.1%) and efficiency under 65% (99%). In the sample, the sleep duration was of 6.3 hours per day (SD±1.4 hours) (p<0.001). Data analysis revealed that a substantial portion of the college students (95.3%) surveyed presented poor sleep quality. It is essential to operationalize health promotion actions at the universities in such a way that the students construct their own quality of sleep.

Analise do perfil lipidico de uma populacao de estudantes universitarios

OBJETIVO: evaluar el perfil lipidico en una poblacion de estudiantes universitarios. METODO: se trata de estudio transversal realizado en 702 alumnos, de ambos generos, matriculados en los diversos cursos de una universidad publica de Fortaleza, estado de Ceara. Los datos sociodemograficos y los relativos a los habitos de vida fueron recolectados mediante un cuestionario tipo autollenado. La recoleccion sanguinea fue realizada en un laboratorio de analisis clinicos. RESULTADOS: prevalecio una poblacion joven, con media de edad de 21,5 anos y del genero femenino (62,7%). Valores elevados de trigliceridos, colesterol total y colesterol asociado a la lipoproteina de baja densidad (LDL-c) fueron encontrados en 23,0%, 9,7% y 5,9% de los alumnos, respectivamente. El colesterol asociado a la lipoproteina de alta densidad (HDL-c) mostro valores disminuidos en 12,0% de los sujetos y presento asociacion estadisticamente significativa con el tabaquismo (p=0,0231) y sedentarismo (p=0,0357). CONCLUSION: las alteraciones en el perfil lipidico estan presentes en la poblacion joven y los estudios de intervencion deben ser incentivados con la finalidad de disminuir la prevalencia de enfermedades cardiovasculares en la edad adultaOBJECTIVE To evaluate the lipid profile in a population of university students. METHODS Cross-sectional study with 702 students, of both genders enrolled in various courses at a public university in Fortaleza-CE. The demographic data and data on lifestyle habits were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The blood collection was performed in a clinical laboratory. RESULTS Showed a predominantly young population, with a mean age of 21.5 years with more females (62.7%). High levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol and cholesterol associated with low density lipoprotein (LDL-c) were found in 23.0%, 9.7% and 5.9% of students, respectively. The cholesterol associated with high density lipoprotein (HDL-c) was at reduced values in 12.0% of subjects and was significantly associated with smoking (p=0.0231) and physical inactivity (p=0.0357). CONCLUSION Changes in lipid profile are present in the young population and intervention studies should be encouraged in order to reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.