Neide Maria Gomes de Lucena

Early stroke case-fatality rates in three hospital registries in the Northeast and Southeast of Brazil

UNLABELLED Few studies have addressed early cerebrovascular lethality in Brazil. OBJECTIVE To evaluate 10 and 28-day stroke case-fatality rates in three hospitals in three Brazilian cities. METHODS We described the stroke registries in São Paulo, João Pessoa, and Natal. RESULTS Out of a total of 962 first-ever events (mean age, 68.1 years-old; 53% men), 83.6% (804 cases) were classified as ischemic and 16.4% (158) as hemorrhagic stroke. Overall, the case-fatality rates and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) for hemorrhagic stroke events were higher than for ischemic events, both at 10 (12.3%; 95%CI 7.2-17.4 versus 7.0%; 95%CI 5.3-8.8) and at 28 days (19.8%; 95%CI 13.6-26.0 versus 11.1%; 95%CI 8.9-13.3). CONCLUSIONS We did not find any substantial differences in early case-fatality rates according to stroke subtypes, when comparing the three centers.

Perfil sociodemográfico e índice de qualidade de vida de cuidadores de pessoas com deficiência física

O objetivo do estudo foi identificar o perfil sociodemografico e o nivel de qualidade de vida de cuidadores de pessoas com deficiencia fisica atendidas na Fundacao Centro Integrado de Apoio ao Portador de Deficiencia Fisica (FUNAD) no municipio de Joao Pessoa (PB). Participaram do estudo 51 cuidadores de pessoas com deficiencia fisica, na faixa etaria de 19 a 63 anos (36,29±11,10). Para a avaliacao foram utilizados dois instrumentos: um formulario estruturado, com questoes sobre o perfil pessoal e social dos cuidadores e o World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-bref), para a analise do nivel de qualidade de vida. Os resultados apontaram que a maioria dos cuidadores eram mulheres (92,2%), maes (68,6%), solteiras (43,1%) e haviam frequentado a escola ate o Ensino Fundamental incompleto (47%). Houve significância estatistica (p<0,05), com correlacao positiva entre idade e tempo de atuacao como cuidador atual (p=0,000); e correlacao negativa entre escolaridade e tempo de cuidado diario (p=0,009). Constatou-se que o estresse fisico e o emocional levam os cuidadores a ficarem sobrecarregados, afetando diretamente sua qualidade de vida. Ressalta-se a importância da investigacao do estilo de vida desses cuidadores no intuito de que acoes sociais e de saude sejam desenvolvidas pelas instituicoes que assistem pessoas com deficiencia fisica.

INFLUÊNCIA DO ESTILO DE VIDA NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE MULHERES COM CÂNCER DE MAMA

Objective: This research aims at assessing the life style influence on the quality of life of women with breast cancer. Material and methods: It was a descriptive, analytical and of quantitative approach research. The population was constituted by women with diagnosed breast cancer, and the sample included 60 patients. The instruments used were a questionnaire related to life style and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire “Core” 30 Items to evaluate the quality of life. Data were analyzed by the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) program and the statistical analysis was made by the Student-t test, with significance level of 0.05. Results: When some life style dimensions were compared, such as diet and physical activity compared to physical performance; leisure, home and religious activities to social and functional performance, it was noticed that there was significant statistical relation, with p-value=0.000 and t-values between -17,153 and -60,131. Conclusion: Those women’s life styles can influence the quality of life during oncological treatments. DESCRIPTORS Life Style. Breast Neoplasms. Medical Oncology. Quality of Life.

Relação entre perfil psicomotor e estilo de vida de crianças de escolas do município de João Pessoa, PB

O objetivo do estudo foi comparar o grau de desenvolvimento psicomotor e o estilo de vida de criancas matriculadas nas redes publica e privada de ensino do municipio de Joao Pessoa, PB. O estilo de vida foi estimado pelo desempenho de atividades escolares e nao-escolares. Participaram do estudo 74 criancas de 9 a 12 anos (10,5±1,2 anos), 38 meninas e 36 meninos. Para avaliacao, foi aplicada a bateria de testes psicomotores de Picq e Vayer e um formulario com questoes sobre atividades desempenhadas na escola e fora dela. Os dados revelam que, das 74 criancas avaliadas, 63 (85%) apresentavam disturbios no desenvolvimento psicomotor, com maior incidencia nas escolas da rede publica. Dentre as atividades escolares, 35% das criancas com disturbio psicomotor indicaram nao fazer atividade alguma no recreio; das que apresentaram desenvolvimento tipico, nenhuma disse nao fazer atividade alguma e 36% indicaram fazer esporte (contra 5% daquelas com disturbio); quanto as atividades nao-escolares, televisao, jogos eletronicos e internet foram apontadas como preferidas por 44,3% das criancas com disturbio, e por nenhuma com desenvolvimento tipico. A preferencia das criancas que apresentaram disturbio por atividades mais estaticas sugere associacao entre estilo de vida e perfil psicomotor.

Lateralidade manual, ocular e dos membros inferiores e sua relação com déficit de organização espacial em escolares

The purposes of this study were 1) to verify the relationship between hand-eye-foot laterality and spatial organization deficit in schoolchildren, and 2) to categorize the variations in laterality in this population. The sample comprised 400 children aged 6-10 from public and private schools in Joao Pessoa (Paraiba state, Brazil). Laterality and spatial organization were assessed using the Harris Test of Lateral Dominance and the Piaget-Head Battery, respectively. The results demonstrated 23 types of hand-eye-foot laterality, with the highest proportion (48.75%) showing pure dextrality (right-handedness, right-eyedness and right-footedness). Pure sinistrality was significantly (p<0.05) associated with spatial organization deficit. The results point to the importance of implementing motor stimulation programs which focus on childrens laterality and spatial organization during the daily school routine, as a means to preventing and intervening in distortions in their learning process.

Influência da Fadiga Ocupacional na Capacidade para o Trabalho de Professores Universitários

Thayla Amorim Santino1, Alecsandra Ferreira Tomaz2, Neide Maria Gomes de Lucena3 1. Mestranda em Fisioterapia do Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brasil. Fisioterapeuta graduada pela Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande, PB, Brasil. 2. Doutoranda em Engenharia de Processos, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG). Doutorado em Medicina do Esporte, Universidad Catolica Nuestra Senora de La Asuncion, Paraguai. Professora do Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande, PB, Brasil. 3. Pós-Doutorado na Universidade de Granada, Espanha. Doutorado em Educação Física, Universidad de Granada, Espanha. Professora titular do Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.

Sociodemographic indicators and quality of life of caregivers of children with neuromotor changes.

Introduction: Children with neuromotor changes are challenged daily, and such challenges may be faced with the help of a caregiver. Thus, the functional dependence of these children lead to the daily demands, causing physical and emotional distress, which affect the quality of life of their caregiver. Objective: Analyze the sociodemographic indicators that interfere with the level of life quality of the caregivers of children with neuromotor changes. Method: 50 caregivers of children with neuromotor changes were interviewed at the Association of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional (APAE) of Paraiba, on the city of Joao Pessoa. To evaluate the quality of life, the questionnaire SF-36 was used, in addition to collecting demographic data (sex, age, degree of kinship, marital status, number of children, school level and religion). For the data analysis, a descriptive study was developed, the normality test of Shapiro-Wilk was realized, followed by the inferential analysis with non-parametric correlation of Spearman, considering the significant value α = 0,05. Results: There was a predominance of the female sex (96%) with medium age of ≥ 39 years old. Correlating the sociodemographic indicators with the level of life quality of the SF-36 of the caregivers, only the vitality domain presented significance with the variables: number of children (p=0,012), benefits (p=0,044), and how the transfer of the child is done (p=0,044). There was no significant difference relating the sociodemographic indicators on the other domains. Conclusion: The knowledge of sociodemographic indicators that interfere with the quality of life shows the importance of preventive measures, such as guidance and, if needed, treatment for improvement of possible grievances.

PERFIL SOCIODEMOGRÁFICO E PERCEPÇÃO DO TRABALHO DE TRABALHADORES COM DEFICIÊNCIA FÍSICA DE UMA INSTITUIÇAO DE ENSINO SUPERIOR

Objective: This study examined the sociodemographic profile and work perception according to workers with and without physical disabilities in the Federal University of Paraiba (Campus I), Joao Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with 26 employees categorized into two groups, 50% of Workers with Disabilities (WD) and 50% of Workers without Disabilities (WWD). We used the Sociodemographic and work perception questionnaire (compiled by and adapted through the ANACT method). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics on SPSS version 19.0. Results: Both groups were comprised mostly of women: 53.8% (WD) and 69.2% (WWD). The WD predominated in the age group 50-59 years (38.5%), unlike the WWD that were found predominantly in the group 20-29 years (53.8%). The majority was married: 46.2% (WD) and 53.8% (WWD); the education level as a specialist was 38.5% and 30.8% for the WD and WWD groups, respectively. As to the work perception, most WD (69.2%) and WWD (53.8%) referred to work as being important; with regard to the end of the workday, WD reported tiredness (46,2%), while WWD had no complaints (69.2%). Conclusion: The results suggest that WD give more value to their work, although they refer to an uncomfortable feeling (tiredness), suggesting the conduction of further studies in order to provide these workers with preventive and health promotion measures. DESCRIPTORS: Physical disability. Occupational Health. Work Capacity Evaluation.