Clinical and sociodemographic aspects of cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome in southern Brazil / Aspectos clínicos e sociodemográficos dos casos de Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave no sul do Brasil / Aspectos clínicos y sociodemográficos de casos de Síndrome Respiratorio Agudo Severo en el sur de Brasil

Background and objectives: to compare the clinical and sociodemographic aspects of individuals with SARS reported in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul in 2020 and 2021. Methods: a cross-sectional study, from March 2020 to October 2021. Clinical and sociodemographic variables of individuals with SARS symptoms were analyzed, compared through descriptive, univariate analyses, according to the year of reporting. Results: a total of 4,710 cases of SARS were reported; 53.4% were SARS related to COVID-19 in 2020 and 87.5% in 2021 (p<0.001). Comparing 2020 and 2021, the sociodemographic profile changed in terms of age group, skin color and education (p<0.001). Regarding clinical aspects, there was a reduction in prevalence of pre-existing health conditions, except obesity, changes in reported signs and symptoms and reduction in hospital and Intensive Care Unit admissions. Conclusion: the changes in the profile may reflect the effect of the different variants and the start of immunization for SARS-CoV-2.(AU)

Justificativa e objetivos: comparar, entre os anos de 2020 e 2021, os aspectos clínicos e sociodemográficos dos indivíduos com Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave (SRAG) notificados em uma região de saúde do interior do Rio Grande do Sul. Métodos: estudo transversal descritivo, realizado de março de 2020 a outubro de 2021. Foram analisadas variáveis clínicas e sociodemográficas de indivíduos com sintomas de SRAG, comparadas através de análises descritivas, univariadas, conforme o ano de notificação. Resultados: foram notificados 4.710 casos com SRAG; 53,4% foram SRAG relacionados à COVID-19 em 2020 e, 87,5%, em 2021 (p<0,001). Comparando os anos 2020 e 2021, o perfil sociodemográfico modificou quanto faixa etária, cor da pele e escolaridade (p<0,001). Quanto aos aspectos clínicos, houve redução da prevalência de condições de saúde preexistente, exceto obesidade, alterações nos sinais e sintomas relatados e diminuição de internações hospitalares e na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. Conclusão: as mudanças no perfil podem refletir o efeito das diferentes variantes e o início da imunização para SARS-CoV-2.(AU)

Justificación y objetivos: comparar los aspectos clínicos y sociodemográficos de individuos con SARS notificados en el interior de Rio Grande do Sul en los años 2020 y 2021. Métodos: estudio descriptivo transversal, realizado de marzo de 2020 a octubre de 2021. Se analizaron variables clínicas y sociodemográficas de individuos con síntomas de SARS, comparadas mediante análisis descriptivos univariados, según el año de notificación. Resultados: se notificaron 4.710 casos de SARS; el 53,4% fueron SARS relacionados con COVID-19 en 2020 y el 87,5% en 2021 (p<0,001). Comparando los años 2020 y 2021, el perfil sociodemográfico cambió en cuanto a grupo de edad, color de piel y escolaridad (p<0,001). En cuanto a los aspectos clínicos, hubo reducción en la prevalencia de condiciones de salud preexistentes, excepto obesidad, cambios en los signos y síntomas reportados y reducción en los ingresos hospitalarios y en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. Conclusión: los cambios en el perfil pueden reflejar el efecto de las diferentes variantes y el inicio de la inmunización para el SARS-CoV-2.(AU)

A Educação Permanente em Saúde e os atores do sistema prisional no cenário pandêmico / Permanent Education in Health and prison system actors in the pandemic scenario / La Educación Permanente en Salud y los actores del sistema penitenciario en el escenario pandémico

Resumo A Educação Permanente em Saúde legitimou a educação na saúde com base na aprendizagem significativa, em vivências no cotidiano de trabalho e na solução de problemas de forma coletiva, além de estar pautada no Quadrilátero Ensino-Gestão-Atenção-Controle Social. A pandemia da Covid-19 exigiu novas formas de fazer saúde e educação, principalmente no sistema prisional, onde a superlotação é um impeditivo ao isolamento social. Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar, por meio de rodas de conversa virtuais, os desafios encontrados no cotidiano de trabalho e discutir propostas de intervenção com os atores do sistema prisional no período pandêmico, na perspectiva da Educação Permanente em Saúde. Foi utilizada abordagem qualitativa de investigação com caráter descritivo, interpretativo e compreensivo de análise do fenômeno social, por meio da análise de conteúdo temático de Minayo. Da análise temática de conteúdo emergiram quatro categorias: desafios da assistência em saúde no sistema prisional no contexto da pandemia da Covid-19; desafios para a gestão da saúde nos estabelecimentos prisionais; interlocução entre instituições de ensino e sistema prisional; e o controle social e a representação familiar. As rodas de conversa virtuais propiciaram discussões aprofundadas e construções coletivas, propondo encaminhamentos pautados no Quadrilátero da Educação Permanente em Saúde.

Abstract Permanent Education in Health legitimized health education based on meaningful learning, experiences in daily work and collective problem solving, in addition to being based on the four-way approach, based on teaching, management, attention and social control. The COVID-19 pandemic has required new ways of doing health and education, especially in the prison system, where overcrowding is an impediment to social isolation. This study aimed to identify, through virtual conversation circles, the challenges encountered in daily work and discuss proposals for intervention with the actors of the prison system in the pandemic period, from the perspective of Permanent Education in Health. It was used a qualitative research approach with descriptive, interpretative and comprehensive analysis of the social phenomenon, through Minayo's thematic analysis of content. From the thematic analysis of content, four categories emerged: challenges of health care in the prison system in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic; challenges for health management in prisons; dialogue between educational institutions and the prison system; and social control and family representation. The virtual conversation rounds provided in-depth discussions and collective constructions, proposing referrals based on the four-way approach of Permanent Education in Health.

Resumen La Educación Permanente en Salud legitimó la educación en salud basada en el aprendizaje significativo, en experiencias en el cotidiano de trabajo y en la resolución colectiva de problemas, además de basarse en el Cuadrilátero Enseñanza-Gestión-Atención-Control Social. La pandemia del Covid-19 requirió nuevas formas de hacer salud y educación, especialmente en el sistema penitenciario, donde el amontonamiento es un impedimento para el aislamiento social. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar, a través de círculos de conversación virtuales, los desafíos encontrados en el trabajo diario y discutir propuestas de intervención con los actores del sistema penitenciario en el período pandémico, en la perspectiva de la Educación Permanente en Salud. Se utilizó un enfoque de investigación cualitativo con un análisis descriptivo, interpretativo y comprensivo del análisis del fenómeno social, a través del análisis de contenido temático de Minayo. Del análisis temático de contenido surgieron cuatro categorías: desafíos de la atención en salud en el sistema penitenciario en el contexto de la pandemia de la Covid-19; desafíos para la gestión de la salud en las cárceles; diálogo entre las instituciones educativas y el sistema penitenciario; y el control social y la representación familiar. Los círculos de conversación virtuales proporcionaron discusiones profundas y construcciones colectivas, proponiendo encaminamientos basados en el Quadrilátero de la Educación Permanente en Salud.

Equipes de Atenção Primária Prisional e a notificação de tuberculose no Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil / Primary Prison Care Teams and tuberculosis notification in Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil

Resumo Os objetivos deste artigo são descrever o processo de implementação das Equipes de Atenção Primária Prisional no Rio Grande do Sul, a frequência de notificações de tuberculose na população privada de liberdade e a relação cronológica entre ambas. Trata-se de uma pesquisa documental aninhada a um estudo transversal descritivo de série histórica. Foram analisadas as portarias de habilitação de Equipes de Atenção Primária Prisional e os números e os anos de notificação dos casos de tuberculose oriundos do Sistema Nacional de Agravos de Notificação no período de 2014 a 2020. O estado do Rio Grande do Sul foi pioneiro na municipalização e cofinanciamento da saúde prisional, o que resultou na implantação de 45 equipes, com cobertura aproximada de 54,5% das pessoas privadas de liberdade em regime fechado. As equipes notificaram, entre 2014 e 2020, 5.175 casos de tuberculose, com incremento progressivo da notificação de casos, assim como a implantação de novas equipes. A estratégia de implantação de Equipes de Atenção Primária Prisional, impulsionada pela Política Nacional de Atenção Integral à Saúde das Pessoas Privadas de Liberdade no Sistema Prisional, mostrou-se de fundamental importância para o aumento de diagnósticos, notificações e controle da tuberculose no estado do Rio Grande do Sul.

Abstract This paper aims to describe the implementation process of the Prison Primary Care Teams in Rio Grande do Sul, the frequency of tuberculosis notifications in people deprived of liberty, and their chronological relationship. This documentary research is nested in a descriptive cross-sectional study of historical series. We analyzed the decrees on the qualification of Prison Primary Care Teams, the number, and the year of notification of tuberculosis cases from the National System of Notifiable Diseases from 2014 to 2020. The state of Rio Grande do Sul pioneered prison health municipalization and shared financing, which resulted in the implementation of 45 teams, covering approximately 54.5% of people deprived of liberty a closed regime. The teams notified 5,175 cases of tuberculosis from 2014 to 2020, with a progressive increase in the notification of cases and the implementation of new teams. The strategy of implementing Prison Primary Care Teams driven by the National Comprehensive Health Care Policy for People Deprived of Liberty in the Prison System was crucial for increasing TB diagnosis, notification, and control in Rio Grande do Sul.

Completude dos dados do sistema de informações de tuberculose de pessoas privadas de liberdade do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil / Completeness of tuberculosis information system data from prisoners in the state Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Resumo A tuberculose (TB) apresenta incidências elevadas em todo o mundo, sendo ainda mais grave em pessoas privadas de liberdade (PPL). Foi avaliada a completude das notificações de TB de PPL no SINAN realizadas por equipes de atenção primária prisional (eAPP) ou por outros estabelecimentos de saúde do RS. Estudo descritivo, transversal, utilizando dados de notificações de PPL feitas no SINAN TB pelas eAPP ou por outros estabelecimentos de saúde, de janeiro de 2014 a novembro de 2018. Foi analisado o percentual de completude das variáveis: sexo, raça/cor, escolaridade, HIV, tipo de entrada, baciloscopia de escarro, cultura do escarro, Aids, tratamento antirretroviral durante o tratamento para a TB, tratamento diretamente observado (TDO), baciloscopia de 6º mês e situação de encerramento. Praticamente 53% dos casos de TB em PPL foram notificados por eAPP, e 47,1% foram notificados por outros estabelecimentos de saúde. Oitenta por cento das variáveis foram classificadas na categoria 4 (75,1% a 100% de completude). No entanto, as variáveis TDO e baciloscopia de 6º mês foram classificadas na categoria 3 (50,1% e 75% de completude). Embora não comprometa a notificação da TB no SINAN, a ausência de dados pode prejudicar a qualidade das informações sobre a doença.

Abstract Tuberculosis (TB) has a high incidence in several countries and is even more severe in prisoners. We evaluated the completeness of prisoners TB notifications in the Notifiable Disease Information System (SINAN) carried out by prison primary care teams (eAPP) or by other health facilities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS). This descriptive cross-sectional study used prisoners data notifications in the SINAN TB by the eAPP or other health facilities from January 2014 to November 2018. We analyzed the percentage of completeness of the variables: gender, ethnicity, schooling, HIV, entry type, sputum smear, sputum culture, AIDS, ART during TB treatment, directly observed treatment (DOT), sixth-month smear, and closure status. Around 52.9% of TB cases in prisoners were reported by eAPP, and other health facilities reported 47.1% of the cases. Eighty percent of the variables were classified in category 4 (75.1% to 100% completeness). However, the DOT and sixth-month smear variables were classified into category 3 (50.1% and 75% completeness). While it does not compromise the notification of TB in the SINAN, the lack of data can impair the quality of information about the disease.

Caracterização genética, clínica e epidemiológica de pacientes com Covid-19 em uma região do Sul do Brasil / Genetic, clinical and epidemiological characterization of Covid-19 patients in South Brazil

Caracterizar o perfil epidemiológico, clínico e genético de pacientes com Covid-19. Realizou-se um estudo observacional e transversal com voluntários que tiveram diagnóstico de Covid-19 no período de abril de 2020 a maio de 2021 no município de Santa Cruz do Sul (RS, Brasil), no qual foram coletados dados clínicos e epidemiológicos, além de amostras de sangue para a identificação de polimorfismos no gene ACE2. Foram recrutados 87 indivíduos e destes, 16,7% necessitaram de internação hospitalar, sendo a maioria do sexo masculino. A obesidade foi a comorbidade mais frequente, no entanto, doenças cardiovasculares, hipertensão e diabetes apresentaram maior significância quando associadas às internações. Em relação à características genéticas, entre os voluntários não foram encontrados polimorfismos no gene ACE2. A pesquisa sugere que o sexo masculino e presença de comorbidades são importantes fatores de risco para a severidade da Covid-19.

Current paper characterizes the epidemiological, clinical and genetic profile of patients with Covid-19. An observational and cross-sectional study was carried out with volunteers diagnosed with Covid-19 between April 2021 and May 2021 in the municipality of Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil; a blood sample also identified polymorphism in the ACE2 gene. 87 patients were recruited; 6.7% required hospitalization, the majority being male. Although obesity was a more frequent co-morbidity, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and diabetes were more significant when associated with hospitalizations. In the case of genetic characteristics, polymorphisms were found in the ACE2 gene among volunteers. Important research suggests male gender and co-morbidities are risk factors for the severity of Covid-19.

Síndrome de burnout em enfermeiros de estratégia saúde da família do sul do Brasil / Síndrome de burnout en enfermeras de las estrategias de salud de la familia en el sur de Brasil / Burnout syndrome in nurses of the family health strategies in southern Brazil

Objetivo: identificar a prevalência da Síndrome de Burnout e as características sociodemográficas e ocupacionais associadas em enfermeiros de ESFs de municípios da 28ª Região de Saúde do Rio Grande do Sul. Método: trata-se de um estudo transversal, incluindo enfermeiros de Estratégia Saúde da Família de 13 municípios de uma região do sul do Brasil que responderam um questionário online com aspectos sociodemográficos e ocupacionais e o Maslach Burnout Inventory para mensurar o desfecho de SB no período de março a agosto de 2018. Resultados: um total de 47 enfermeiros respondeu o instrumento. A prevalência de Síndrome de Burnout foi de 57,4%. Os enfermeiros que possuem interesse em trocar de profissão, assim como aqueles que trabalhavam na zona urbana apresentaram associação com a Síndrome de Burnout (p≤0,05). Conclusão: o estudo demonstrou alta prevalência de Síndrome de Burnout entre os enfermeiros que atuam em ESFs da 28ª Região de Saúde, indicando predisposição em desenvolvê-la(AU)

Objective: To identify the prevalence of Burnout Syndrome and AS associated sociodemographic and occupational characteristics in nurses of FHTs from municipalities of the 28th Health Region of Rio Grande do Sul. Methods: This is a crosssectional study, including Family Health Strategy nurses from 13 municipalities of a region of southern Brazil that answered an online questionnaire with sociodemographic and occupational aspects and the Maslach Burnout Inventory to measure the SB outcome from March to August 2018. Results: A total of 47 nurses answered the instrument. The prevalence of SB was 57.4%. Nurses with an interest in changing jobs, as well as those working in the urban area, had an association with SB (p≤0.05). Conclusions: The study demonstrated a high prevalence of SB among nurses who work in FHSs of the 28th Health Region, indicating a predisposition to develop it.(AU)

Objetivo: Identificar la prevalencia de Sindome de Burnout y características sociodemográficas y ocupacionales asociadas en enfermeras de ESFs de municipios de la 28ª Región Sanitaria de Rio Grande do Sul. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio transversal, que incluye enfermeras de la Estrategia de Salud de la Familia de 13 municipios de una región del sur de Brasil. Quienes respondieron un cuestionario en línea con aspectos sociodemográficos y ocupacionales y el Maslach Burnout Inventory para medir el resultado de SB de marzo a agosto de 2018. Resultados: Un total de 47 enfermeras respondieron al instrumento. La prevalencia de BS fue del 57,4%. Las enfermeras que tienen interés en cambiar de profesión, así como las que trabajaban en el área urbana, se asociaron con BS (p≤0.05). Conclusiones: El estudio demostró una alta prevalencia de BS entre las enfermeras que trabajan en ESFs de la 28ª Región de Salud, lo que indica una predisposición a desarrollarla(AU)

Planificação da Atenção Primária à Saúde nas prisões: projeto piloto / Planning Primary Heath Care in Prisons: pilot project

Descrever a experiência de implementação da planificação da atenção à saúde no sistema prisional do Rio Grande do Sul. Relato de experiência do projeto piloto de reorganização da atenção primária desenvolvido com uma equipe de saúde prisional, com conteúdo adaptado do Projeto de Planejamento da Atenção Básica desenvolvido no Estado. As atividades aconteceram em seis oficinas temáticas, de junho a setembro de 2019, nas dependências do presídio, com a participação de trabalhadores de saúde e segurança. Dez trabalhadores participaram das oficinas que levaram à problematização das práticas vivenciadas, reflexões sobre suas atribuições na instituição penal e o papel do trabalhador como protagonista da mudança. A Planificação da Atenção Básica no sistema prisional é um projeto pioneiro e pode potencializar as ações das equipes de saúde prisional na Rede de Atenção à Saúde.

To describe the experience of implementing health care planning in the prison system in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Experience report of a pilot project for the primary care reorganization developed with a prison health team, with content adapted from the Primary Care Planning Project developed in the state. The activities took place in six thematic workshops, from June to September 2019, on the premises of the prison, with the participation of health and safety workers. Ten workers participated in the workshops that led to the problematization of the practices experienced, reflections on their attributions in the penal institution and the worker's role as a protagonist of change. Planning Primary Care in the prison system is a pioneering project and can enhance the actions of prison health teams in the Health Care Network.

Distribuição espacial e incidência de casos de HIV/aids em Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, 2001 a 2020 / Distribución espacial e incidencia de casos de VIH/SIDA en Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, 2001 a 2020 / Spatial distribution and incidence of HIV/AIDS cases in Santa Cruz do Sul, state of Rio Grande do Sul, 2001 to 2020

Objetivo: descrever a distribuição espacial, a situação do tratamento e as características dos casos de pessoas infectadas pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV), em Santa Cruz do Sul/RS, de 2001 a 2020. Métodos: estudo descritivo com dados de indivíduos em tratamento para HIV/aids, em Santa Cruz do Sul, diagnosticados no período de janeiro de 2001 a outubro de 2020. Resultados: foram analisados 708 (94,4%) casos, dos quais 58,2% eram do sexo masculino, com idade média de 39 anos. A taxa de incidência máxima foi registrada em 2019 (59,4/100 mil habitantes), e observou-se frequência elevada de casos nas regiões sul e central do município; 92,9% dos indivíduos continuavam em tratamento ativo, e a taxa de abandono alcançou 7,1% no período. Conclusão: observou-se uma maior incidência de HIV entre adultos do sexo masculino, das regiões central e sul da cidade, com uma taxa de tratamento próxima às metas da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) e baixa taxa de abandono.

Objetivo: describir la distribución espacial, estado del tratamiento y características de los casos de personas infectadas por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH), en Santa Cruz do Sul, RS, de 2001 hasta 2020. Métodos: estudio descriptivo con datos de individuos en tratamiento por VIH/SIDA, en Santa Cruz do Sul, diagnosticados de enero de 2001 a octubre de 2020. Resultados: se analizaron 708 (94,4%) casos, de estos (58,2%) eran del sexo masculino, con una edad promedio de 39 años, la tasa de incidencia máxima fue en 2019 (59,4/100.000 habitantes), hubo una alta frecuencia de casos en la región sur y central del municipio, el 92,9% de estos individuos seguían en tratamiento activo y la deserción fue del 7,1% en el período. Conclusión: se observó una mayor incidencia de VIH en personas del sexo masculino adultas, de las regiones central y sur de la ciudad, con una tasa de tratamiento cercana a las metas de la Organización Mundial de la Salud y una baja tasa de deserción.

Objective: to describe the spatial distribution, treatment status and characteristics of cases of people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus HIV in Santa Cruz do Sul, RS, 2001 to 2020. Methods: descriptive study with data from individuals undergoing treatment for HIV/AIDS, in Santa Cruz do Sul, diagnosed from January 2001 to October 2020. Results: 708 (94.4%) cases were analyzed, of these (58.2%) were male, with a mean age of 39 years, the maximum incidence rate was in 2019 (59.4/100,000 inhabitants), there was a high frequency of cases in the south and central region of the city, 92.9% of these individuals were still in active treatment and the dropout rate was 7.1% in the period. Conclusion: a higher incidence of HIV was observed in adult male, from the central and southern regions of the city, with a treatment rate close to the goals of the World Health Organization and a low dropout rate.

Tuberculosis in prison inmates in Southern Brazil: investigating the epidemiological and operational indicators

ABSTRACT Background: Tuberculosis is a worldwide public health problem and is more prevalent in specific populations, such as prisoners. The aim of this study was to analyze the epidemiological and operational indicators of tuberculosis in prisoners in a southern region of Brazil. Methods: This was a descriptive, observational study, utilizing secondary data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System on tuberculosis cases diagnosed in prisoners in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil, from 2014 to 2018. Prisoner data used to calculate incidence were extracted from reports by the National Penitentiary Department. Results: From 2014 to 2018, 3,557 tuberculosis cases were reported in Rio Grande do Sul prisoners. The incidence rate of tuberculosis in prisoners was 1,235/100,000 individuals in 2014 and 1,430/100,000 individuals in 2018. The proportion of new TB cases tested for HIV was high, 83.4% in this period; among those tested, 12.9% were HIV coinfected. The proportion of new cases of pulmonary tuberculosis confirmed by laboratory criteria was 52.6% in this period. In total, 18.4% of new pulmonary tuberculosis cases were initiated on directly observed treatment in this period, and 36.4% of contacts of new cases of pulmonary tuberculosis with laboratory confirmation were examined. Among retreatment pulmonary tuberculosis cases, 82.4% were laboratory-confirmed. Conclusions: Tuberculosis incidence is increasing on a per-capita and absolute basis in Rio Grande do Sul. Laboratory confirmation, HIV testing, directly observed treatment, and contact investigation rates were all low, indicating the need to improve medical and public health measures for tuberculosis control in prisons.

Epidemiology and control strategies for tuberculosis in countries with the largest prison populations

ABSTRACT Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease, and its control is considered a challenge, especially among vulnerable populations such as prisoners. The occurrence of TB in prisons is an alarming public health problem in many countries. This integrative review aims to describe the epidemiology of TB and control strategies for this disease in countries with the largest prison populations. Studies have shown that it is essential to know the prevalence of TB in prisons of each country. This is because it can serve as an indication of the need for action in prisons to reduce TB rates, including improving the structure of prison environments, rapidly and accurately diagnosing new cases, identifying drug-resistant strains, and implementing effective and directly observed treatment for TB.

Tuberculosis: health care and surveillance in prisons / Tuberculosis: control y asistencia a la salud en prisiones / Tuberculose: vigilância e assistência à saúde em prisões

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify tuberculosis-related health care and surveillance actions in Prison Health Units. Method: Cross-sectional study, of quantitative, exploratory and descriptive character. We visited 13 Teams of Prison Health, and nurses and technicians were interviewed regarding epidemiological surveillance instruments, physical structure and materials. Results: Search for respiratory symptoms in admission was reported by 6 (46.2%) of the teams, and the smear microscopy was the most requested test. The Logbook of Respiratory Symptoms and the Logbook for Monitoring Tuberculosis Cases were used in 7 (53.8%) institutions. Two of them (15.4%) had a location for sputum collection and 1 (7.7%) had a radiographer. The Directly Observed Therapy was reported in 7 (53.8%) units. Conclusion: Health care actions related to the search for respiratory symptoms and Directly Observed Therapy should be expanded, as well as surveillance actions and recording in official documents of the National Tuberculosis Control Program.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar acciones asistenciales y de control de la tuberculosis en Unidades de Salud en Prisiones. Método: Estudio transversal, de tipo cuantitativo, exploratorio y descriptivo. Se visitaron a 13 equipos de Salud en Prisiones, de los cuales participaron enfermeros y técnicos de enfermería de una entrevista sobre los instrumentos de control epidemiológico, la estructura física local y los materiales. Resultados: La búsqueda de sintomáticos respiratorios durante la admisión fue relatada por 6 (un 46,2%) equipos, siendo la baciloscopía el examen más solicitado. El Libro de Registro de Sintomáticos Respiratorios y el Libro de Registro de Seguimiento de los casos de Tuberculosis son utilizados en 7 (un 53,8%) instituciones. Dos (un 15,4%) de ellas contaban con un local para recolección de esputo y 1 (un 7,7%) tiene radiógrafo. El Tratamiento Directamente Observado se mencionó en 7 (un 53,8%) unidades. Conclusión: Las acciones asistenciales relacionadas con la búsqueda de sintomáticos respiratorios y el Tratamiento Directamente Observado deberían ser ampliadas, así como las acciones de control y registro en los documentos oficiales del Programa Nacional de Control de la Tuberculosis.

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar ações assistenciais e de vigilância relacionadas à tuberculose em Unidades de Saúde Prisional. Método: Estudo transversal, de caráter quantitativo, exploratório e descritivo. Foram visitadas 13 Equipes de Saúde Prisional e entrevistados enfermeiros e técnicos de enfermagem com relação à instrumentos de vigilância epidemiológica, estrutura física e materiais. Resultados: A busca de sintomáticos respiratórios na admissão foi relatada por 6(46,2%) equipes, sendo a baciloscopia o exame mais solicitado. O Livro de Registro de Sintomáticos Respiratórios e o Livro de Registro de Acompanhamento dos Caso de Tuberculose eram utilizados em 7(53,8%) instituições. Duas (15,4%) apresentavam local para coleta de escarro e 1(7,7%) possuía radiógrafo. O Tratamento Diretamente Observado foi referido em 7(53,8%) unidades. Conclusão: As ações assistenciais relacionadas à busca de sintomáticos respiratório e Tratamento Diretamente Observado deveriam ser ampliadas, bem como as ações de vigilância e registro nos documentos oficiais do Programa Nacional de Controle da Tuberculose.

Seroprevalence of HIV, hepatitis B and C and syphilis infection in prisoners of the central region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil / Soroprevalência de infecção pelo HIV, hepatites B e C e sífilis em presidiários da região central do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

The living conditions of the prison population favors the spread of often asymptomatic infectious diseases which can be taken to the community. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, as well as possible co-infections among prison inmates in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul. We conducted a cross-sectional study of records of serological analyses of the Regional Prison of Santa Cruz do Sul, state of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) performed between January 2016 and June 2017. Data were obtained from files of the 13th Regional Laboratory of Santa Cruz do Sul. We included in the study all serological records obtained regarding the following diseases: syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C. We analyzed data from 349 convicts with the mean age of 31 (± 8.56) years, ranging from 18 to 59 years, with the predominance of males 86%. Positive results: 6% for syphilis, 4.9% for HIV, and 8.3% for hepatitis C. Regarding hepatitis B the data obtained were 86% of subjects were susceptible to the virus, 1.1% were in the acute phase, 1.4% in chronic phase, 5.7% with past infection and 2.2% in immunological window period. Co-infections detected were: 0.3% (n = 1) syphilis/hepatitis C, 0.6% (n = 2) HIV/ hepatitis B, and 0.9% (n = 3) HIV/hepatitis C and HIV/syphilis. The prison environment provides data from a population at high risk for spread of infectious diseases and we found a high prevalence in this study. Combative measures such as information, identification and treatment are urgent to prevent the spread of these diseases

As condições de vida da população prisional favorecem a disseminação de doenças infecciosas muitas vezes assintomáticas que podem ser disseminadas à comunidade. O objetivo desse trabalho foi estimar a prevalência de sífilis, HIV, hepatite B e C, bem como possíveis co-infecções em população prisional de presídio na região central do Rio Grande do Sul. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo transversal dos registros de análises sorológicas de apenados do Presídio Regional de Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, realizadas entre janeiro de 2016 e junho de 2017. Os dados foram obtidos dos registros do 13º Laboratório Regional de Santa Cruz do Sul. No estudo foram incluídos todos os registros sorológicos obtidos referentes às seguintes doenças: sífilis, HIV e hepatites B e C. Foram analisados dados de 349 apenados com idade média de 31 (± 8,56) anos, variando de 18 a 59 anos, com predomínio do sexo masculino 86%. Resultados positivos: 6% para sífilis, 4,9% para HIV e 8,3% para hepatite C. Com relação a hepatite B obteve-se 86% dos indivíduos suscetíveis ao vírus, 1,1% em fase aguda, 1,4% em fase crônica, 5,7% como infecção passada e 2,2% na fase de janela imunológica. As co-infecções diagnosticadas foram: sífilis/hepatite C, 0,3% (n = 1); HIV/hepatite B, 0,6% (n = 2) e HIV/hepatite C e sífilis/HIV ambas com prevalência de 0,9% (n = 3). O ambiente prisional fornece dados de uma população de alto risco para disseminação de doenças infecciosas e encontramos alta prevalência neste estudo. Medidas de combate como informação, identificação e tratamento são urgentes para evitar a disseminação destas doenças

Hepatitis C: evaluation of outcomes and georeferencing of cases in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, between 2002 and 2015. A cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus infection is one of the main causes of chronic liver disease, with high death rates. The aim here was to analyze case outcomes, sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and spatial distribution among patients diagnosed with hepatitis C in the city of Santa Cruz do Sul (RS), Brazil. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study on 200 cases of hepatitis C in Santa Cruz do Sul that were notified between 2002 and 2015. METHODS: Secondary data including sociodemographic and clinical variables and type of outcome (death, follow-up, abandonment or clinical cure) were gathered. The spatial distribution analysis on hepatitis C virus cases according to outcome was based on information regarding residential address. RESULTS: 58.5% of the patients were 41 years of age and over, 67% were males and 92.5% had the chronic form of the disease. The most frequent transmission route was illicit drug injection (29%); 15.1% of the patients presented coinfection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Regarding outcomes, 31% achieved clinical cure, 10% died and 20% abandoned follow-up. The cases studied were mainly located in regions of the city characterized by lower socioeconomic status, with high frequency of places used for drug trafficking. CONCLUSION: The population consisted of adults aged 41 years and over, mostly with chronic hepatitis C. The most common transmission routes were illicit drug injection and blood transfusions. There were high rates of HIV coinfection and abandonment of disease monitoring and predominance of cases in neighborhoods with low socioeconomic status.

Obesidade, perfil lipídico e hábitos alimentares de escolares: comparação entre municípios de dois estados da região Sul do Brasil / Obesity, lipid profile and feeding habits in school children: comparing municipalities in t wo brazilian southern states

O objetivo foi comparar o perfil nutricional, lipídico e hábitos alimentares de escolares de dois municípios do sul do Brasil. O estudo transversal avaliou indicadores de obesidade, perfil lipídico e hábitos alimentares de escolares de 7-17 anos, de Santa Cruz do Sul­RS e Chapecó­SC. Observou-se diferença (p<0,05) no sobrepeso/obesidade (37,0% Chapecó vs 29,2% Santa Cruz do Sul) e circunferência da cintura elevada (34,8% Chapecó vs 21,2% Santa Cruz do Sul); triglicerídeos (41,4%) e HDL-C (23,5%) foram mais elevados em Chapecó (p<0,001) e colesterol total (56,1%), LDL-C (36,4%) e glicemia (8,7%) em Santa Cruz do Sul (p<0,05). Chapecó apresenta maior consumo de frutas (16,8% infrequente) e doces (41,3% frequente) e Santa Cruz do Sul de feijão/arroz (57,0% diário), refrigerantes (24,4% diário) e salgadinhos (24,0% diário) p<0,05. Conclui-se que houve diferenças no perfil nutricional, lipídico e hábitos alimentares entre dois municípios, demonstrando que indicadores de saúde podem variar em diferentes regiões.

Nutritional, lipid and feeding habits of school children in two municipalities in South Brazil are compared. Transversal study analyzed indicators of obesity, lipid profile and feeding habits of school children, aged between 7 and 17 years, in Santa Cruz do Sul RS Brazil, and Chapecó SC Brazil. Difference (p<0.05) in overweight/obesity (37.0% Chapecó vs 29.2% Santa Cruz do Sul) and high waist circumference (34.8% Chapecó vs 21.2% Santa Cruz do Sul); triglycerides (41.4%) and HDL-C (23.5%) showed higher rates in Chapecó (p<0.001); total cholesterol (56.1%), LDL-C (36.4%) and glycaemia (8.7%) were higher in Santa Cruz do Sul (p<0.05). Chapecó had a high input of fruit (16.8% infrequent) and sweets (41.3% frequent) contrasting with beans/rice (57.0% daily), soft drinks (24.4% daily) and snacks (24.0% daily) in Santa Cruz do Sul (p<0.05). Results show that differences in nutritional profile existed between the two municipalities and, consequently, health indicators vary within different regions.

Prevalence of hepatitis C virus and human immunodeficiency virus in a group of patients newly diagnosed with active tuberculosis in Porto Alegre, Southern Brazil

BACKGROUND Porto Alegre is the Brazilian state capital with second highest incidence of tuberculosis (TB) and the highest proportion of people infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among patients with TB. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection increases the risk of anti-TB drug-induced hepatotoxicity, which may result in discontinuation of the therapy. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was (i) to estimate prevalence of HCV and HIV in a group of patients newly diagnosed with active TB in a public reference hospital in Porto Alegre and (ii) to compare demographic, behavioural, and clinical characteristics of patients in relation to their HCV infection status. METHODS One hundred and thirty-eight patients with TB were tested for anti-HCV antibody, HCV RNA, and anti-HIV1/2 antibody markers. HCV RNA from real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-positive samples was submitted to reverse transcription and PCR amplification. The 5′ non-coding region of the HCV genome was sequenced, and genotypes of HCV isolates were determined. FINDINGS Anti-HCV antibody, HCV RNA, and anti-HIV antibodies were detected in 27 [20%; 95% confidence interval (CI), 13-26%], 17 (12%; 95% CI, 7-18%), and 34 (25%; 95% CI, 17-32%) patients, respectively. HCV isolates belonged to genotypes 1 (n = 12) and 3 (n = 4). Some characteristics were significantly more frequent in patients infected with HCV. Among them, non-white individuals, alcoholics, users of illicit drugs, imprisoned individuals, and those with history of previous TB episode were more commonly infected with HCV (p < 0.05). MAIN CONCLUSIONS HCV screening, including detection of anti-HCV antibody and HCV RNA, will be important to improving the management of co-infected patients, given their increased risk of developing TB treatment-related hepatotoxicity.

Tuberculosis among prison staff in Rio Grande do Sul / Tuberculosis entre los profesionales de las prisiones en Rio Grande do Sul / Tuberculose entre profissionais de penitenciárias do Rio Grande do Sul

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the risk of infection and illness caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis among health care and security staff in prisons in two regions of Rio Grande do Sul (RS). Method: cross-sectional study involving prison staff. An interview and sputum smear microscopy and culture were performed. Latent infection was evaluated according to the result of the tuberculin test (TT), self-referred. Results: among staff who had a TT, 10 (83.3%) in the central region and 2 (16.7%) in the southern region were considered reactors. Length of employment among prison officers who reacted to TT was 15.3 years, and among health care workers, 4.1 years (p = 0.01). No cases of active tuberculosis (TB) were identified. Conclusion: prevalence of latent TB was 27.9%. Length of employment between different professional categories and their working regions was considered a risk factor for latent TB.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar el riesgo de infección y de la enfermedad por Mycobacterium tuberculosis entre los profesionales de la salud y seguridad en los centros penitenciarios en dos regiones del estado de Rio Grande do Sul (RS). Método: estudio transversal con la participación de profesionales de la prisión. Se llevó a cabo una entrevista, la baciloscopia y cultivo de esputo. La infección latente se evaluó de acuerdo con el resultado de la prueba de la tuberculina (TST) mediante auto-reporte. Resultados: entre los trabajadores que realizaron la TST en la región central, 10 (83,3%) fueron considerados reactores; y 2 (16,7%) en la región Sur. El tiempo de trabajo entre los agentes de la prisión con reacción a la TST fue de 15,3 años, y entre los trabajadores de la salud fue de 4,1 años (p = 0,01). No hubo casos identificados de la tuberculosis (TB) activa. Conclusión: la prevalencia de la TB latente fue del 27,9%. El tiempo de trabajo entre las diferentes categorías profesionales y la región en la que trabajan fueron considerados factores de riesgo para la TB latente.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar o risco de infecção e adoecimento por Mycobacterium tuberculosis entre profissionais de saúde e de segurança em casas penitenciárias de duas regiões do Rio Grande do Sul (RS). Método: estudo transversal, envolvendo profissionais de penitenciárias. Foi realizada uma entrevista, baciloscopia e cultura de escarro. A infecção latente foi avaliada de acordo com o resultado do teste tuberculínico (TT), auto-referido. Resultados: entre os trabalhadores que realizaram o TT na região central, 10 (83,3%) foram considerados reatores; e na região sul, 2 (16,7%). O tempo de trabalho entre os agentes penitenciários reatores ao TT foi 15,3 anos e entre os trabalhadores da saúde 4,1 anos (p = 0,01). Não foram identificados casos de Tuberculose (TB) ativa. Conclusão: a prevalência de TB latente foi 27,9%. O tempo de trabalho entre as diferentes categorias profissionais e a região em que trabalham foram considerados fator de risco para TB latente.

Clinical and epidemiological characteristics associated with unfavorable tuberculosis treatment outcomes in TB-HIV co-infected patients in Brazil: a hierarchical polytomous analysis

Abstract Background: TB patients co-infected with HIV have worse treatment outcomes than non-coinfected patients. How clinical characteristics of TB and socioeconomic characteristics influence these outcomes is poorly understood. Here, we use polytomous regression analysis to identify clinical and epidemiological characteristics associated with unfavorable treatment outcomes among TB-HIV co-infected patients in Brazil. Methods: TB-HIV cases reported in the Brazilian information system (SINAN) between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2011 were identified and categorized by TB treatment outcome (cure, default, death, and development of MDR TB). We modeled treatment outcome as a function of clinical characteristics of TB and patient socioeconomic characteristics by polytomous regression analysis. For each treatment outcome, we used cure as the reference outcome. Results: Between 2001 and 2011, 990,017 cases of TB were reported in SINAN, of which 93,147 (9.4%) were HIV co-infected. Patients aged 15–19 (OR = 2.86; 95% CI: 2.09–3.91) and 20–39 years old (OR = 2.30; 95% CI: 1.81–2.92) were more likely to default on TB treatment than those aged 0–14 years old. In contrast, patients aged ≥60 years were more likely to die from TB (OR = 2.22; 95% CI: 1.43–3.44) or other causes (OR = 2.86; 95% CI: 2.14–3.83). Black patients were more likely to default on TB treatment (OR = 1.33; 95% CI: 1.22–1.44) and die from TB (OR = 1.50; 95% CI: 1.29–1.74). Finally, alcoholism was associated with all unfavorable outcomes: default (OR = 1.94; 95% CI: 1.73–2.17), death due to TB (OR = 1.46; 95% CI: 1.25–1.71), death due to other causes (OR = 1.38; 95% CI: 1.21–1.57) and MDR-TB (OR = 2.29; 95% CI: 1.46–3.58). Conclusions: Socio-economic vulnerability has a significant effect on treatment outcomes among TB-HIV co-infected patients in Brazil. Enhancing social support, incorporation of alcohol abuse screening and counseling into current TB surveillance programs and targeting interventions to specific age groups are interventions that could improve treatment outcomes.

Latent tuberculosis among professionals from a referral hospital in oncology

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient contagious disease, and continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among infectious contagious diseases. It can be considered an occupational infectious disease when it happens in health professionals. These professionals are directly exposed to TB and are considered to be a high risk population for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and active TB. The primary aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of LTBI among the clinical and administrative staff of an oncology referral hospital in Rio Grande do Sul. The secondary aim of this study was evaluate tuberculin skin test (TST) conversion rate and the risk factors for TST positivity in this population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a retrospective cohort with data collected in March 2013 and March 2014. Data of professionals from different hospital units were included. Those with induration ≥ 10 mm were considered as reactors, and conversion rate was assessed by an increase ≥ 10 mm in induration in the second TST compared with the first one. Results: Among the 225 professionals evaluated in 2013, 135 (60%) were reactors and 90 (40%) were non-reactors. The mean age was 32.9 (± 9.55), 176 (78.22%) were female, and most of the reactors worked in the hospital for 4 years or less. Non-reactors in 2013 were recommended to repeat the test in 2014, and the conversion rate was 9.37%. There was no significant difference in prevalence among the different professional categories, and the assessed risk factors were not associated with ILTB. Conclusions: The prevalence of LTBI in the study population was high, reinforcing the need to implement effective control measures to prevent LTBI in the hospital where the study was conducted (AU)