Discussões de gênero na formação de pesquisadores em saúde: um relato de experiência / Discussing gender in the education of health researchers: a report on experience / Discusiones de género en la formación de investigadores de salud: un relato de experiencia

A discussão sobre as repercussões das relações de gênero na vida das mulheres foi temática de uma atividade teórico-prática sobre técnicas e métodos de pesquisa nas Ciências Sociais de uma disciplina de pós-graduação em Saúde Coletiva. Adotou-se, como referencial teórico, a perspectiva de gênero como decorrente do posicionamento socio-histórico, no qual a experiência de ser mulher se constrói. O trabalho tem como objetivo relatar a experiência de execução dessa atividade como parte da trajetória acadêmica das mestrandas envolvidas. Por meio da articulação entre teoria e prática, pôde-se vivenciar o passo a passo da escolha, da elaboração e da descrição metodológica na produção do trabalho. O exercício de reflexividade esteve presente, localizando as estudantes diante do seu objeto de investigação. A atividade permitiu imersão na temática e reconhecimento do seu caráter político, histórico e social como agente de consolidação ou reformulação das práticas vigentes. (AU)

The discussion surrounding the impact of gender relations on the life of women was the theme of a theoretical and practical activity on social science research techniques and methods as part of a module of a master's degree in public health. We adopted the gender perspective, drawing on the social and historical positioning of gender relations to construct the experience of being a woman. This article recounts the development of this activity as part of the academic trajectory of the master's students involved. Through the articulation between theory and practice, it was possible to experience the different steps of the choice, elaboration and description of the methodology in the production of the work. Reflexivity was present, situating the students before the object of investigation. The activity enabled the students to immerse themselves in the topic and recognize its political, historic and social natures as an agent of the consolidation or reformulation of current practices. (AU)

La discusión sobre las repercusiones de las relaciones de género en la vida de las mujeres fue la temática de una actividad teórico-práctica sobre técnicas y métodos de investigación en las ciencias sociales de una asignatura de postgrado en salud colectiva. Se adoptó como referencial teórico la perspectiva de género como proveniente del posicionamiento sociohistórico, en el cual se construye la experiencia de ser mujer. El objetivo del trabajo es relatar la experiencia de realización de esa actividad como parte de la trayectoria académica de las alumnas de maestría involucradas. Por medio de la articulación entre teoría y práctica es posible vivir el paso a paso de la elección, elaboración y descripción metodológica en la producción del trabajo. Estuvo presente el ejercicio de reflexividad, localizando a las alumnas ante su objeto de investigación. La actividad permitió una inmersión en la temática y reconocimiento de su carácter político, histórico y social como agente de consolidación o reformulación de las prácticas vigentes. (AU)

Evaluation of pain intensity of the masticatory muscles after occlusal appliance and combined therapy: a 6-months follow-up pilot study

Masticatory muscle pain (MMP) is a common type of orofacial pain.Occlusal appliance (OA) is contemplated as a first-line conservative approach for chronic MMP, however, integrated biopsychosocial approaches such as counseling and self-care therapies (CSG) are also considered essential. Aim: This pilot study aimed to compare the use of a combined therapy (GSG + OA) and solely OA treatment on pain intensity related to chronic MMP over a 6-month follow-up. Methods:For this, 20 patients diagnosed with chronic MMP using the Diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (DC/TMD) were divided into 2 groups (n=10) and treated with OA or combined therapy (CoT; OA + CSG). Electromyographic muscle activity (EMG), visual analogue scale (VAS) and pressure pain threshold (PPT) were recorded at baseline, 1, 3 and 6 months after treatment. Data was collected and statistical analysis were applied at a significance level of 5%. Results:Results showed no significant differences at baseline among groups for any assessment. VAS showed that both treatments decreased subjective pain in volunteers over time, but no significant differences among both groups were observed at any evaluation time. For electromyography, CoT and OA presented no significant differences throughout the experiment neither on relaxed muscle position or maximum volunteer contraction. Finally, a significantly higher PPT for CoT was found for all muscles at the last assessment point (p<0.05). Conclusion: These findings suggest that both treatments are effective for the reduction of pain perception (VAS) in patients with chronic MMP. However, the addition of CSG to an OA therapy may be more beneficial for the improvement of tenderness on the same patients, at least in a long-term basis (> 3 months). Notwithstanding, a larger study should be performed to substantiate these findings