Traditional knowledge and perception of birds in the Parnaíba Delta environmental protection area, Northeast Brazil

Local inhabitants retain a vast knowledge about the bird richness surrounding them, as well as many of their ethological and ecological aspects, and can identify the importance of those birds to the maintenance of ecosystem integrity. The present study sought to document the traditional knowledge retained by members of the Labino community concerning the avifauna of the Delta do Rio Parnaíba Environmental Protection Area (APA), Piauí State, Brazil. We interviewed 76 male (51% of the sample) and 74 female (49%) residents. The interviewees indicated the occurrence of 97 bird species belonging to 21 orders and 40 families. Men could identify more bird species than women. Older individuals recognize more bird species than younger members of the community. Individuals with less schooling demonstrated greater knowledge of species richness than those with more formal educations. A very significant percentage (45%, n = 68) of the interviewees reported consuming native birds, principally Aramides cajaneus, Columbina squammata, and Zenaida auriculata. A total of 48 species were perceived as having their populations reduced in recent years, principally Mimus gilvus, Icterus jamacaii, Aramides cajaneus, Turdus rufiventris, and Cacicus cela. The residents of the Labino community were therefore found to have a detailed knowledge of the local avifauna and perceived impacts caused mainly by hunting in the Parnaiba River Delta region.

Traditional knowledge and perception of birds in the Parnaíba Delta environmental protection area, Northeast Brazil

Local inhabitants retain a vast knowledge about the bird richness surrounding them, as well as many of their ethological and ecological aspects, and can identify the importance of those birds to the maintenance of ecosystem integrity. The present study sought to document the traditional knowledge retained by members of the Labino community concerning the avifauna of the Delta do Rio Parnaíba Environmental Protection Area (APA), Piauí State, Brazil. We interviewed 76 male (51% of the sample) and 74 female (49%) residents. The interviewees indicated the occurrence of 97 bird species belonging to 21 orders and 40 families. Men could identify more bird species than women. Older individuals recognize more bird species than younger members of the community. Individuals with less schooling demonstrated greater knowledge of species richness than those with more formal educations. A very significant percentage (45%, n = 68) of the interviewees reported consuming native birds, principally Aramides cajaneus, Columbina squammata, and Zenaida auriculata. A total of 48 species were perceived as having their populations reduced in recent years, principally Mimus gilvus, Icterus jamacaii, Aramides cajaneus, Turdus rufiventris, and Cacicus cela. The residents of the Labino community were therefore found to have a detailed knowledge of the local avifauna and perceived impacts caused mainly by hu

Georreferenciamento e políticas públicas de acesso à fisioterapia na atenção primária na cidade de Parnaíba-PI / Georeferencing and public policies for access to physical therapy in primary care in Parnaíba-PI

INTRODUÇÃO: O Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) é uma política pública construída em um contexto de dimensões políticas, tecnológicas e sociais. Embora muito se tenha avançado no SUS, a ampliação do acesso à fisioterapia na atenção primária ainda é um dos seus grandes desafios. A distribuição espacial dos usuários pode fornecer importantes informações sobre políticas públicas voltadas para atenção primária á saúde. OBJETIVO: Analisar a distribuição espacial de usuários do SUS em busca de tratamento no Serviço Escola de Fisioterapia da Universidade Federal do Piauí (SEF-UFPI). MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva documental, quantitativa e retrospectiva. Pacientes com queixas musculoesqueléticas que buscaram tratamento fisioterapêutico no SEF-UFPI nos anos de 2010 a 2017 foram mapeados por meio de georreferenciamento espacial. RESULTADOS: 1476 prontuários foram identificados em 32 bairros distintos. 63% dos pacientes atendidos foram provenientes dos sete bairros mais próximos do SEF-UFPI. A maioria (n=924) dos pacientes era do sexo feminino, com queixas de dores crônicas nos membros inferiores. A cidade de Parnaíba-PI possui aproximadamente 155.000 habitantes e apenas quatro fisioterapeutas cadastrados como membros do NASF. CONCLUSÃO: O elevado fluxo de pacientes que buscaram atendimento fisioterapêutico é proveniente de áreas cobertas pela estratégia de saúde da família. A ausência de fisioterapeutas nestas equipes indica a necessidade urgente de reformulação das políticas públicas de acesso à reabilitação física na atenção primária.

INTRODUCTION: The Unified Health System (SUS) is a public policy built in a context of political, technological and social dimensions. Although much progress has been made in SUS, expanding access to physical therapy in primary care is still one of its major challenges. The spatial distribution of users can provide important information on public policies focused on primary health care. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the spatial distribution of SUS users seeking treatment at the School of Physical Therapy Service of the Federal University of Piauí (SEF-UFPI). MATERIAL AND METHODS: This is a descriptive, quantitative and retrospective research. Patients with musculoskeletal complaints who sought physiotherapeutic treatment at the SEF-UFPI in the years 2010 to 2017 were mapped using spatial georeferencing. RESULTS: 1476 records were identified in 32 different neighborhoods. 63% of patients attended came from the seven nearest neighborhoods of SEF-UFPI. The majority (n=924) of the patients were female, with chronic lower limb pain complaints. Parnaíba's city has approximately 155.000 inhabitants and only four physiotherapists registered as a NASF's members. CONCLUSION: The high flow of patients who sought physiotherapeutic care came from areas covered by family health strategy. The lack of physical therapists on these teams indicate the urgent need for public policies reformulation to access physical rehabilitation in primary care.