Fish species of the Paraiba River estuary, northeastern Brazil / Espécies de peixes do estuário do Rio Paraíba, nordeste do Brasil

Abstract The Paraiba River estuary is the largest and most important estuary of Paraiba state, northeastern Brazil. It is under intense environmental degradation by the surrounding human population, and possibly several fish species are at risk in this habitat. Scientific sampling of the ichthyofauna started in the late 1970's and proceeded until recently. We present a list of fish species captured in this estuary, based on voucher specimens housed at the Federal University of Paraiba collection. Four orders of Chondrichthyes and 26 orders of Osteichthyes were identified. A total of 187 fish species, including eight species of Chondrichthyes and 179 Osteichthyes, with 123 genera and 57 families were identified. Perciformes dominated in terms of richness (32 species), followed by Acanthuriformes and Clupeiformes. Comparing estuaries along the Brazilian northeastern coast and considering our large time sampling span, a higher richness would be expected. According to the IUCN Red List, Urotrygon microphthalmum is considered Critically Endangered and more seven species are classified as Vulnerable: Rhizoprionodon porosus, Rhinoptera bonasus, Megalops atlanticus, Epinephelus itajara, Hyporthodus niveatus, Lutjanus cyanopterus, and Cynoscion acoupa. Three of these species also appear in the same category in the threatened Brazilian list, all of which have declining population trends. Concerning the Elasmobranchii, Carcharhinus porosus is listed as Critically Endangered in our country and globally. This inventory organizes and broadens knowledge on the fish community that occurs in this important ecosystem, with inferences about life habits, ecological guilds and conservation status of the fish species.

Resumo O estuário do Rio Paraíba, maior e mais importante do estado da Paraíba, nordeste do Brasil, sofre intensa degradação ambiental pela população humana no seu entorno, e possivelmente várias espécies de peixes estão ameaçadas neste habitat. Nós apresentamos uma lista de espécies de peixes capturadas neste estuário, com base em espécimes tombados na coleção da Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Quatro ordens de Chondrichthyes e 26 ordens de Osteichthyes foram identificadas. Um total de 187 espécies de peixes foi registrado, incluindo oito espécies de Chondrichthyes e 179 Osteichthyes, com 123 gêneros e 57 famílias. Em relação à riqueza, Perciformes dominou com 32 espécies, seguido por Acanthuriformes e Clupeiformes. Comparando estuários ao longo do nordeste brasileiro e considerando nosso longo período de amostragens, seria esperada uma riqueza maior. De acordo com a lista vermelha da IUCN, Urotrygon microphthalmum é tida como Criticamente Ameaçada e mais sete espécies são classificadas como Vulnerável: Rhizoprionodon porosus, Rhinoptera bonasus, Megalops atlanticus, Epinephelus itajara, Hyporthodus niveatus, Lutjanus cyanopterus e Cynoscion acoupa. Três dessas espécies também aparecem na mesma categoria na lista brasileira de espécies ameaçadas, tendo todas elas, suas populações em declínio. Em relação aos Elasmobranchii, Carcharhinus porosus é listada como Criticamente Ameaçada em nosso país e globalmente. Esse inventário abrange e organiza o conhecimento acerca da comunidade de peixes que ocorre nesse importante ecossistema, com inferências sobre hábitos de vida, guildas ecológicas e status de conservação das espécies de peixes.

Lifestyle of school-aged children with and without developmental coordination disorder

Abstract Aim: To analyze the association between lifestyle and signs of DCD in children aged 7 to 10. Methods: A total of 93 schoolchildren aged 7 to 10 were recruited for this study. Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ), Movement Assessment Battery for Children - Second edition (MABC-2) and the Inventory of Lifestyle in Childhood and Adolescence (ILCA) were used. Lifestyle was analyzed with basis on specific tasks performed frequently or infrequently at home and outdoor, considering children with positive and negative DCD signs. Results: Only the item "performing household tasks" showed a significant association (p = 0.04) between groups. Children with DCD signs displayed a more infrequent behavior (73.1 %) in performing such tasks when compared to those without (26.9 %). Conclusion: Children with DCD signs presented a more sedentary behavior, expressed specifically in the less frequent performance of household tasks. The result may be explained by parental involvement in this sort of task. Further studies, however, are needed in order to broaden this understanding.

Consumo de frutas, legumes e verduras e associação com hábitos de vida e estado nutricional: um estudo prospectivo em uma coorte de idosos / Consumption of fruits and vegetables and association with life habits and nutritional status: a prospective study in a cohort of the elderly

Resumo O objetivo foi estimar a associação entre hábitos de vida e o consumo adequado de frutas, legumes e verduras (FLV) após quatro anos de seguimento entre os idosos de uma coorte em Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. Trata-se de um estudo longitudinal de base populacional sendo a amostra constituída por indivíduos de 60 anos ou mais, moradores da zona urbana da cidade de Florianópolis-SC. A linha de base do estudo ocorreu em 2009-2010 e a segunda onda em 2013-2014. O consumo adequado foi avaliado considerando a frequência de ingestão de FLV ao menos cinco vezes ao dia em pelo menos cinco vezes na semana. Foi realizada associação com hábitos de vida (tabagismo, consumo de álcool, atividade física e uso de internet) e uma variável biológica (estado nutricional). Nas análises estatísticas utilizou-se regressão logística multinível. Observou-se um aumento de 5,23 % no consumo de FLV de uma onda para outra. Na análise ajustada, o uso de internet foi associado à maior chance de consumo regular de FLV (OR = 1,48 IC95% 1,09 - 2,01), enquanto o excesso de peso foi associado à menor chance do desfecho (OR = 0,76 IC95% 0,61-0,95). Conclui-se que utilizar a internet demonstrou ser um hábito de vida que contribui significativamente para uma dieta mais adequada em FLV, bem como o excesso de peso um fator de risco.

Abstract The aim of this study was to estimate the association between life habits and adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables (F&V) after four years of follow-up among elderly of a cohort in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. This is a longitudinal population-based study, the sample being composed of individuals 60 years of age or older living in the urban area of the city of Florianópolis-SC. The baseline study took place in 2009-2010 and the second wave in 2013-2014. Adequate consumption was assessed by considering the frequency of ingestion of F&V at least five times a day at least five times a week. Life habits (smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity and Internet use) and a biological variable (nutritional status) were associated. Multilevel logistic regression was used for the statistical analysis. There was a 5.23% increase in F&V consumption between evaluations. In the adjusted final models, internet use was associated with a greater chance of regular consumption of F&V (OR = 1.48, 95% CI: 1.09 - 2.01), while overweight was associated with a lower chance of outcome (OR = 0.76, 95% CI: 0.61 - 0.95). In conclusion, using the internet has proven to contribute significantly to a more adequate diet in F&V, as well as being overweight has shown to be a risk factor.

Efectos de la deforestación sobre la diversidad y la estructura del ensamblaje de macroinvertebrados en cuatro quebradas Andinas en Colombia / Effects of deforestation on macroinvertebrate diversity and assemblage structure in four Andean creeks in Colombia

Resumen Las quebradas están fuertemente influenciadas por su vegetación ribereña y la deforestación afecta a la comunidad acuática. Se estudiaron los efectos de la deforestación sobre la diversidad taxonómica y funcional del ensamblaje de macroinvertebrados acuáticos en cuatro quebradas Andinas colombianas. El estudio incluyó 12 sitios, siete de ellos con cobertura arbórea en sus márgenes en áreas boscosas no perturbadas por la deforestación (estaciones de referencia) y los otros cinco sin cobertura arbórea en áreas deforestadas (estaciones alteradas). Se realizaron cuatro muestreos de campo entre junio 2011 y febrero 2012 y se recolectaron muestras de macroinvertebrados bentónicos utilizando el método D-net con malla de 500 μm y recolección manual, y se midieron diferentes variables fisicoquímicas in situ. Se calcularon los índices de Shannon-Wienner (H ') y Simpson (D). Se aplicaron análisis unidireccionales de varianza ANOVAs a cada variable ambiental y análisis canónicos discriminantes (CDA). Se recolectaron un total 8 370 individuos correspondientes a 80 taxones durante el estudio. La abundancia y diversidad fue mayor en las estaciones localizadas en áreas boscosas no perturbadas. Thraulodes, Anacroneuria y Rhagovelia, se asociaron con valores más altos de Calidad de Bosque de Ribera Andina (QBR-And), Índice de Hábitat Fluvial (IHF), Biological Monitoring Working Party Colombia (BMWP/Col) y temperatura en estaciones de referencia, mientras que Leptonema, Baetodes y Mayobaetis se asociaron con mayores valores de pH y altura sobre nivel del mar en estaciones alteradas. Los principales grupos funcionales tróficos (GFT) en las estaciones de referencia fueron colectores-recolectores/raspadores (27.2 %), raspadores (25.4 %) y depredadores (24.4 %), mientras que en estaciones alteradas fueron: Colectores filtradores (27.5 %), colectores-recolectores/raspadores (17.4 %) y raspadores (15.7 %). Los hábitos de vida más abundantes en las estaciones de referencia fueron agarradores (50.5 %), taxones con tres o más hábitos (28.7 %) y patinadores (16.1 %), mientras que en las estaciones alteradas fueron agarradores (68.1 %), taxones con tres o más hábitos (13.7 %) y excavadores (5.2 %). El conocimiento de las variables que determinan la estructura taxonómica y funcional de los ensamblajes de macroinvertebrados, y cómo responden a impactos como la deforestación, puede ayudar a determinar acciones de protección o restauración de las condiciones ambientales y ecológicas de las quebradas Andinas y los hábitats riparios.(AU)

Abstract The creeks are strongly influenced by their riparian vegetation, and the deforestation affect the aquatic community. The effects of deforestation on taxonomic and functional diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrate assemblage in four Colombian Andean creeks were evaluated. The study included 12 sites, seven of them with arboreal coverage at their margins in forested areas undisturbed by deforestation (reference stations) and the other five without tree cover in deforested areas (altered stations). Four field samplings were carried out between June 2011 and February 2012, and samples of benthic macroinvertebrates were collected using the D-net method with 500 μm mesh and manual collection, and different physicochemical variables were measured in situ. The Shannon-Wienner (H′) and Simpson´s index (D) were calculated. One-way analyses of variance (ANOVAs) to each environmental variable, and canonical discriminant analysis (CDA) to establish differences in environmental variables, taxonomic and functional diversity between references and altered stations were applied. 8 370 macroinvertebrate individuals corresponding to 80 taxa were collected in the study, with 6 758 individuals and 75 taxa in references stations and 1 612 individuals and 50 taxa in altered stations. The reference stations had higher values of diversity and the taxa that made major contributions to the variance between reference and altered stations were Thraulodes, Anacroneuria and Rhagovelia, which were associated with the highest values of Index of Andean riparian vegetation Quality (QBR-And), fluvial habitat index (IHF), Biological Monitoring Working Party Colombia BMWP/Col, EPT index (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, and Trichoptera) and temperature in reference stations, whereas Leptonema, Baetodes and Mayobaetis were associated with higher pH and elevation above sea level in altered stations. The main functional feeding groups (FFG) at the reference stations were collectors-gatherers/scrapers CG / SC (27.2 %), scrapers SC (25.4 %) and predators PR (24.4 %), and for altered stations were collectors-filterers CF (27.5 %), collectors-gatherers/scrapers CG / SC (17.4 %) and scrapers SC (15.7 %). The most abundant life habits were clingers Cg (50.5 %), taxa with three or more habits (28.7 %) and skaters Sk (16.1 %), in the reference stations, and clingers Cg (68.1 %), taxa with three or more habits (13.7 %) and burrowers Bu (5.2 %) in the altered stations. The knowledge of the variables that determine the taxonomic and functional structure of the macroinvertebrate assemblages, and how they respond to impacts such as deforestation, can help to determine actions of protection or restoration of the environmental and ecological conditions of the Andean streams and the riparian habitats.(AU)

Asociación entre participación social de los niños con discapacidad y la satisfacción de los padres / Relationship between the social participation of children with disabilities and the satisfaction of their parents

Objetivo: determinar la asociación entre la participación social de los niños con discapacidad y la satisfacción de los padres con la participación social de sus hijos. Métodos: estudio de corte transversal realizado en 80 niños de 5-13 años (9±2,7 años) con discapacidad, residentes en Bucaramanga y su área metropolitana, seleccionados por conveniencia. Se aplicó el instrumento de evaluación de hábitos de vida. Se calculó el coeficiente de correlación de Spearman (p). Resultados: el puntaje global de participación social fue de 6±2,3 y de satisfacción de los padres con la participación social fue 3,6±0,7. El hábito con mayor correlación fue comunicación (p= 0,83), y con menor relaciones interpersonales (p= 0,44); en el puntaje global se evidencia muy buena correlación entre participación social y satisfacción de los padres con la participación social (p= 0,82). Conclusiones: al plantear objetivos y tratamientos se debe tener en cuenta tanto participación social como satisfacción de los padres con la participación social y no tomarlas por separado.

Objectives: to determine the association between the social participation of the children with disabilities and the satisfaction of their parents with it. Methods: cross-sectional study conducted in eighty 5 to 13 years-old children (9±2.7 years) with disabilities, who lived in the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga and conveniently selected. The life-habit scale assessment was used. Spearman's correlation coefficient was estimated (p). Results: the global scoring of social participation was 6±2.3 and of the satisfaction of the parents with their children's social participation was 3.6±0.7. The habit with the highest correlation coefficient was communication (p= 0.83) and that with the lowest coefficient was personal relationships (p= 0.44). In the global scoring, very good correlation was found between the social participation and the satisfaction of the parents with this participation (p= 0.82) Conclusions: at the time of putting forward objectives and treatments, both the social participation and the satisfaction of parents with it should be taken into consideration jointly rather than separately.

Percepción de las actividades de educación para la salud en un grupo de personas que asisten a programas de promoción de la salud y prevención de la enfermedad cardiovascular: Bogotá, D. C., noviembre a diciembre de 2009 / Perception of health education activities in a group of people who attend health promotion and cardiovascular disease prevention programs: Bogotá, D. C., November to December 2009

El presente estudio surgió de la necesidad de la investigadora por plantear desde "otras perspectivas"; las de los individuos objetos de las acciones; de los programas de educación para el cuidado de la salud cardiovascular, cuales son en general la o las motivaciones hacia el inicio de cambios de hábitos que les permitan mantener y propiciar niveles óptimos para su salud cardiovascular, así como determinar si el proceso que se realiza para ello desde este tipo de actividades en el rol que corresponde al cuidado de enfermería, es acorde a las expectativas y necesidades de los individuos o comunidades objeto de ello y conocer cuánto la tradición, el contexto y los conocimientos influyen en la asunción y responsabilidad del comportamiento y control de las acciones encaminadas al cuidado de la salud. Con lo cual el objetivo planteado para este estudio fue: describir las percepciones de las actividades de educación para la salud como parte del cuidado de enfermería, en un grupo de personas asistentes a programas de promoción de la salud y prevención de la enfermedad cardiovascular, en la ciudad de Bogotá, D. C., de Noviembre a Diciembre de 2009. El desarrollo de la metodología que siguió esta investigación comprende un estudio cualitativo, descriptivo interpretativo de los datos ofrecidos en entrevista semi-estructurada, realizada con 14 participantes de una IPS de Bogotá; para analizar la información, se usó el método de Colaizzi, el cual permitió interpretar los hallazgos y obtener la agrupación de 16 categorías que describen la percepción del fenómeno en estudio.

This study was developed by the needs of the investigator to propose from "other perspectives", those generated by the individuals subject to the actions; and the education programs for the cardiovascular health care; what is the motivation or motivations to initiate changes in the habits that allow to maintain and produce optimum levels for the cardiovascular health care, as well as identify if the processes developed for this cardiovascular health care, from this type of activities in the role assigned to the nursery care, is aligned to the expectations and needs of the individuals or communities subject to this matter and to know if the tradition, context, and knowledge have an influence in the presumption and responsibility of the behavior and control of the actions related to the health care. Having said that, the objective proposed for this study was: to describe the perceptions of the health education activities as part of the nursery care, in a group of persons who assist to health care programs and prevention of cardiovascular decease in Bogota during November and December of 2009. The methodology followed by this investigation is composed by a qualitative, interpretative descriptive study from data offered by semi structured interview, developed with 14 individuals of an IPS in Bogotá; in order to analyze the information, the Colazzi method was used, this method allowed the interpretation of findings and to get the consolidation of 16 categories which describes the perception of the phenomenon under study.

Effects of Weight Control Program on Food Habits, Eating Behaviors and Life Habits in Obese Elementary School Children / 대한지역사회영양학회지

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of weight control program on food habits, eating behaviors and life habits in obese elementary school children. The program consisted of nutritional education, physical exercise and behavioral therapy was conformed for 10 weeks. Participants of the study involved 41 obese children and their parents. There was significant difference in waist circumference (p<0.05) and children's body fat % significantly decreased from 35.8% to 33.0% (p<0.01) after program. There was significant increase (p<0.05) in HDL-cholesterol, 47.8 (mg/dL) to 53.6 (mg/dL) after weight control program. Food habits and eating behaviors of obese children were showed positively changes but there were no significant differences after program. Regularity of having breakfast and amount of meal under the stress condition were not significantly different after program. The levels of physical activity of obese children were significantly increased from 1.40(hr) to 1.74(hr) per day (p<0.05). But there were no significant changes in spending hours of watching television and playing computer games. Food habits, eating behavior and physical activity showed significant correlations to weight control. These results suggest that the body weight control program for obese children including nutrition education, physical exercise and behavioral therapy may be effective to improve their food habits, eating behaviors and life habits. Nevertheless we need a more concentrating program to improve life habits such as physical activity and watching television.

Características pessoais e institucionais e comportamentos de autocuidado de docentes de enfermagem segundo os modos adaptativos de Roy: estudo em instituições públicas do estado Rio de Janeiro / Personal and institutional characteristics and nursing teaching’s behaviors of self care acording to the Roy’s adaptable modes: study in public institutions of the Rio de Janeiro state

Este trabalho enfoca a promoção da vida através de comportamentos saudáveis, tendo como objetivos: delinear o perfil sociodemográfico e institucional/profissional dos docentes de enfermagem e analisar seus hábitos de vida, segundo os modos adaptativos de Roy. Foi utilizada a Teoria de Sister Callista Roy, destacando-se os modos de adaptação: fisiológico, autoconceito e interdependência. Implementou-se o método descritivo, quantitativo, transversal através da técnica de autorelato em amostra de 101 docentes. Para investigar esses aspectos, utilizou-se dois questionários, um deles com a escala de Likert, adaptado para a pesquisa. A produção de dados transcorreu de janeiro a março de 2009, após aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, Protocolo 2187, e concordância das quatro instituições públicas de ensino universitário, do Estado do Rio de Janeiro-Brasil, selecionadas. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos á estatística, aplicando-se medidas de tendência central. Quanto ao perfil docente: predomina a faixa etária de 40 a 59 anos, com 69,3%, de união estável. Relacionando cor e crença religiosa, constatou-se 37,6% de católicos brancos. Dos 50 docentes, 5% têm residência própria, na zona norte. Possuem renda individual acima de 8 salários mínimos, 67,32%, a maioria com vínculo trabalhista. No tempo de serviço, 22,94% situam-se entre 11 a 15 anos, com carga horária de 20 a 40 horas. Quanto à titulação, 42,56% são doutores e 80,2% possuem um tipo de regime estatutário. Concernente aos Modos Adaptativos de Roy foi atribuído, predominantemente, o conceito A- hábitos de vida saudável, aos modos Fisiológicos e de Autoconceito, seguindo-se o de Interdependência, que apresentou quatro conceitos B- em busca de hábitos de vida saudável, sendo o mais homogêneo dos três modos. Identificou-se que o Modo Fisiológico foi heterogêneo, pois os valores das medidas de tendência central se distanciam entre si...

This work focuses the life promotion through healthy behaviors, having as objectives: delineate the nursing teaching’s socio-demographic and institutional/professional profile and analyze theirs life habits, according to Roy. It was utilized the Sister Callista Roy’s Theory, detaching the modes of adaptation: physiological, self concept and interdependence. It implemented the descriptive, quantitative, transversal method through the self relate technique in sample of 101 teachers. To investigate these aspects, it was utilized two questionnaires, one of them with the Likert scale, adapted to the research. The data production transcurred from January to March of 2009, after approval of the Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa (Committee of Ethics in Research), Protocol 2187, and concordance of the four public institutions of university teaching of the Rio de Janeiro state – Brazil, selected. The data obtained were submitted to the statistics, applying central trend measures. As for the teaching´ s profile: it predominates the age group of 40 to 59 years, with 69.3% of stable union. In relating religious color and belief, it evidenced 37.6% of the white catholic persons. Of the 50 teachers, 5% have own residence, in the north zone. They have individual income above 8 minimal wages, 67.32%, the most of persons with labor link. In the service time, 22.94% situate between 11 to 15 years, with workload of 20 to 60 hours. As for the degree, 42.56% are doctors and 80.2% have a type of statutory regime. Concerning the Roy´ s Adaptable Modes it was attributed, predominantly, the A concept- healthy life habits, to the Physiological and of Self concept, following the one of Interdependence, that presented four B concepts- in search of healthy life habits, being the most homogeneous of the three modes. It identified that the Physiological Mode was heterogeneous, once the central trend measures values keep away from them...

Comparación de hábitos de vida en pacientes abstemios y bebedores / Comparation between the life habits abstemious and drinkers patients

Comparamos los hábitos de vida de 358 varones abstemios (ABS) y 248 varones de consumo riesgoso o dañino del alcohol (BRD), seleccionados entre los pacientes que acuden a una unidad de medicina familiar del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) y un Hospital General de la Secretaría de Salubridad y Asistencia (SSA). Encontramos que los BRD se distinguen de los ABS por llevar una vida sedentaria, consumir tabaco, usar con más frecuencia otras drogas, mala alimentación, estar en sobrepeso y tener una condición física deficiente. En resumen, la diferencia entre ABS y BRD no se reduce exclusivamente al consumo de alcohol y problemas relacionados, sino que se trata de dos grupos de individuos con estilos de vida distintos. En el presente artículo se analizan los primeros resultados mexicanos de una investigación multinacional coordinada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS).

The life habits of 358 males abstemious (ABS) and 248 male risky or with harmful alcohol consumption (BRD) are compared; selected from the patients attending to a clinic offamiliar medicine, of the lnstitutoMexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) and to General Hospital of the Secretaria de Salubridad y Asistencia (SSA). BRD are different from ABS because of a sedentary life, tobbaco consumption, higer frecuency of other drug use, poor nutrition, over weigted and poor physical condition. The difference between ass and BRD is not only due to the alcohol consumption and related problems, but two groups of individuals with different ways of life. The present paper shows the first Mexican results of an International Multicentric Investi­gation coordinated by World Health Organization (WHO).