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Fundamentos: A doença isquêmica do coração é a principal causa de morte entre homens e mulheres no Brasil e em vários países de diferentes continentes. Verifica-se um crescimento acelerado da mortalidade nos países em desenvolvimento, sendo esta considerada uma das questões mais relevantes em saúde pública atualmente. Objetivo: Analisar e comparar o perfil clínico-epidemiológico de homens e mulheres na síndrome coronariana aguda.Métodos: Avaliado o perfil clínico-epidemiológico de 927 pacientes (60,0% homens), com média de idade 67,0±12,0 anos com diagnóstico de síndrome coronariana aguda (SCA), internados na unidade coronariana de um hospital da rede suplementar de saúde, de referência em cardiologia, na cidade de Recife, PE, Brasil, no período de setembro de 2009 a dezembro de 2012.Resultados: Dentre os fatores de risco, a hipertensão arterial sistêmica e o sedentarismo foram mais frequentes nas mulheres (p=0,001), enquanto o tabagismo e o alcoolismo foram mais frequentes nos homens (p=0,01). Ainda nos homens foram mais frequentes: o infarto agudo do miocárdio com supradesnivelamento do segmento do ST ou cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio prévios (p=0,011) e também os níveis de troponina (p=0,006). Durante a hospitalização, os desfechos adversos e óbito foram mais frequentes nas mulheres (p=0,177).Conclusão: As mulheres com SCA apresentaram maior prevalência de hipertensão arterial sistêmica e sedentarismo e a maior ocorrência de desfechos adversos, indicando a necessidade de intervir mais precocemente e estimular o controle nos fatores de risco, visando a reduzir as complicações e a mortalidade hospitalar.
Background: Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in Brazil and in several countries on different continents. A sharp upsurge in mortality rates has been noted in the developing countries, today constituting a major public health issue.Objective: To analyze and compare the clinical and epidemiological profiles of men and women with acute coronary syndrome.Methods: We studied 927 patients (60.0% men) with an average age of 67.0±12.0 years diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and admitted to the coronary unit of a cardiology reference hospital in the supplementary healthcare network between September 2009 and December 2012 in the city of Recife, Pernambuco State, Brazil.Results: Among the risk factors, hypertension and sedentary lifestyles were more frequent among women (p=0.001), while smoking and alcoholism were more frequent among men (p=0.01). Men also had more frequent acute myocardial infarctions with elevation of the ST segment or previous coronary artery bypass grafting (p=0.011) and higher troponin levels (p=0.006). During hospitalization, adverse outcomes and deaths were more frequent among women (p=0.177).Conclusion: Women with ACS present higher rates for hypertension and sedentary lifestyles, with more adverse outcomes among women underscoring the need for earlier intervention and encouragement for controlling risk factors, in order to lower in-hospital mortality rates with fewer complications.
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Health Profile , Men , Supplemental Health , Acute Coronary Syndrome/complications , Acute Coronary Syndrome/mortality , Women , Cardiovascular Diseases/economics , Hypertension/complications , Myocardial Infarction/complications , Observational Study , Prevalence , Risk Factors , Sedentary Behavior , Sex FactorsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To obtain background information about maternal health and health-seeking behaviors among indigenous mothers living in rural Mam-Mayan communities of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. METHODS: A cross-sectional analysis of 100 pregnant and breastfeeding women in four communities was performed to determine prevalence and determinants of service utilization. RESULTS: Extreme poverty, poor education, and poor access to basic resources were prevalent. Out of 100 women 14-41 years old, 33% did not use the formal health care sector for antenatal care; the majority consulted a traditional birth attendant. Only 13% delivered in a hospital. Lower socioeconomic status, lack of fluency in Spanish, and no ownership of a motorized vehicle were associated with the highest likelihood of poor utilization of services. CONCLUSIONS: A variety of factors affect utilization of maternal health services by indigenous women in rural Quetzaltenango. These include socioeconomic disparities, ethnic and linguistic differences, and poor access to basic resources. The current reproductive needs of women should be addressed to improve their health and increase their chance of having healthy children.
OBJETIVO: Obtener información básica acerca de la salud materna y los comportamientos relacionados con la búsqueda de asistencia sanitaria en madres indígenas residentes en comunidades rurales de la etnia maya mam en Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. MÉTODOS: Se llevó a cabo un análisis transversal de 100 mujeres pertenecientes a cuatro comunidades, embarazadas o en período de lactancia, con objeto de determinar la prevalencia y los determinantes de la utilización de servicios. RESULTADOS: La pobreza extrema, la escasa formación y el acceso limitado a los recursos básicos fueron prevalentes. De las 100 mujeres, de 14 a 41 años de edad, 33% no acudieron al sector formal de atención de salud en busca de asistencia prenatal; la mayor parte de ellas consultaron a una partera tradicional. Solo 12% dieron a luz en un hospital. El nivel socioeconómico inferior, la falta de fluidez en español y la carencia de un vehículo motorizado se asociaron con la mayor probabilidad de escasa utilización de los servicios. CONCLUSIONES: Diversos factores afectan a la utilización de los servicios de salud materna por parte de las mujeres indígenas del Quetzaltenango rural. Entre estos factores figuran las desigualdades socioeconómicas, las diferencias lingüísticas y étnicas, y el acceso limitado a los recursos básicos. Es preciso atender a las necesidades reproductivas actuales de las mujeres para mejorar su salud y aumentar sus probabilidades de tener hijos sanos.