Psycho-Social Drivers of COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among University Students

Background: Students play a significant role in delivering effective messages for better uptake of health pro-moting behaviour. Understanding factors that are associated with COVID-19 vaccine uptake among students will help develop promising strategies in vaccine promotion of the pandemic. The present investigation was undertaken to look into psycho-social drivers of COVID-19 uptake among Indian students.Method: 587 students, aged 18-35 years participated in an online survey. Standardized measures targeting socio-demographic details, health anxiety, preventive health behaviour and constructs of health belief model were used for the present study. Results: The results showed that overall vaccine uptake among students was quite high with nearly 74% of the students reported being vaccinated against COVID-19. Factors like COVID-19 contact, level of education, belief in safety and efficacy of vaccine, social distancing, age, health worry and preoccupation were emerged as the significant drivers of COVID-19 vaccination behaviour increase the probability of vaccine uptake among students. Moreover, factors like Interference with life, Reassurance Seeking, irrational belief about preventive health measures and perceived barriers about vaccination had significant negative link with vaccination de-creasing the likelihood of vaccine uptake. Conclusion: Psychological and socio-demographic factors play vital role in the success of public health strate-gies of COVID-19 vaccine promotion in managing the pandemic.

Importance and Utility of the Principle of Ayurveda for Community Health

A nation is built by its citizens and these citizens with their good health, hard work determines the future of a nation. To ensure a bright and prosperous future we need to focus on the health of a community. Community health is defined as simple services that are delivered by common men outside hospitals and clinics. Community health services can be classified into Preventive Health Services, Promotive Health Services, Curative Health Services, and Rehabilitative Health Services. Preventive health services include measures by which we can avoid the disease before its occurrence Dincharya, Ritucharya, Sadvrit, Tryoupstham, and Vegdharan can be included in this category. Similarly, promotive heath care services include Rasayan, Vaajikaran, Ashtaaharvidhi vishesh ayatan, Sadvrit, Tryoupstham. Curative health services include single-drug therapy for the different diseases called Ekal dravya and treatment of Kaas, Swash, Atisaar, Amlapita which are very common. Rehabilitative health services such as physical therapy, counseling, and other mental health services can be provided by Ashwashan chikitsa, Medhya rasaayan, Yoga, Pathya palan, Padansikkarm palan.

Effect of 10% Proanthocyanidin gel on demineralized organic matrix degradation: ELISA method / Efeito do gel de Proantocianidina a 10% na degradação da matriz orgânica desmineralizada: método ELISA

Objective: This study evaluated Proanthocyanidin protective effect on dentin subjected to erosion and its inhibition on degradation of the demineralized organic matrix (DOM). Material and Methods: The tested groups were: G1 - 10% Proanthocyanidin gel (test group), G2 - 1.23% NaF (positive control 1), G3 - 0.012% Chlorhexidine (positive control 2) and G4 ­ Placebo (negative control with no active compound) and two methodologies were performed: contact profilometry and ICTP ELISA method. To quantify dentin wear, profilometry was performed. Data were submitted to Analysis of Variance followed by Fisher's LSD Test. To assess the collagen degradation, ICTP ELISA method was performed. Data were submitted to the Kruskal-Wallis followed by the Dunn ́s test. Simple linear regression and Pearson Correlation test were also performed (p<0.05). Results: The profilometry showed significantly lower wear of G1 when compared to other groups and G2, G3 and G4, which did not present significant difference among them. In the ICTP ELISA analysis, G1 and G4 did not show significant differences and the same happened between G2 and G3. However, G1 and G4 had lower values of collagen degradation compared to groups G2 and G3. Data showed that degraded DOM is a significant predictor to explain the values obtained through the ICTP ELISA. Conclusions: The results allow to verify that 10% proanthocyanidin provided less tooth wear and decreased degradation of the DOM, suggesting a good ability to prevent dentin erosion. The regression analysis also suggests that contact profilometry is a good strategy to quantify dentin wear (AU)

Objetivo: Este estudo avaliou o efeito protetor da proantocianidina na dentina submetida à erosão e sua inibição na degradação da matriz orgânica desmineralizada (MOD). Material e Métodos: Os grupos testados foram: G1 - gel de Proantocianidina 10% (grupo teste), G2 - NaF 1,23% (controle positivo 1), G3 - Clorexidina 0,012% (controle positivo 2) e G4 - Placebo (controle negativo sem princípio ativo) e duas metodologias foram realizadas: perfilometria de contato e método ICTP ELISA. Para quantificar o desgaste da dentina, a perfilometria foi realizada. Os dados foram submetidos à Análise de Variância seguida do Teste LSD de Fisher. Para avaliar a degradação do colágeno, foi realizado o método ICTP ELISA. Resultados: Os dados foram submetidos ao teste de Kruskal-Wallis seguido do teste de Dunn. Regressão linear simples e teste de correlação de Pearson também foram realizados (p<0,05). A perfilometria mostrou desgaste significativamente menor do G1 quando comparado aos outros grupos e G2, G3 e G4, que não apresentaram diferença significativa entre si. Na análise ICTP ELISA, G1 e G4 não apresentaram diferenças significativas e o mesmo ocorreu entre G2 e G3. No entanto, G1 e G4 apresentaram valores menores de degradação do colágeno em relação aos grupos G2 e G3. Os dados mostraram que a MOD degradada é um preditor significativo para explicar os valores obtidos pelo ICTP ELISA. Conclusão: Os resultados permitem verificar que a proantocianidina a 10% proporcionou menor desgaste dentário e diminuição da degradação da MOD, sugerindo uma boa capacidade de prevenir a erosão dentinária. Também sugere que a perfilometria de contato é uma boa estratégia para quantificar o desgaste da dentina (AU)

A consensus on the management of allergy in kindergartens and primary schools / 中国学校卫生

Abstract@#Allergic diseases can occur in all systems of the body, covering the whole life cycle, from children to adults and to old age, can be lifelong onset and even fatal in severe cases. Children account for the largest proportion of the victims of allergic disease, Children s allergies start from scratch, ranging from mild to severe, from less to more, from single to multiple systems and systemic performance, so the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases in children is of great importance, which can not only prevent high risk allergic conditions from developing into allergic diseases, but also further block the process of allergy. At present, there is no consensus on the management system of allergic children in kindergartens and primary schools. The "Consensus on Allergy Management and Prevention in Kindergartens and Primary Schools", which includes the organizational structure, system construction and management of allergic children, provides evidence informed recommendations for the long term comprehensive management of allergic children in kindergartens and primary schools, and provides a basis for the establishment of the prevention system for allergic children.

Oral Condition of Adolescents who Participated in an Oral Health Program During the First Decade of Life

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the oral health of adolescents who participated in an oral health preventive program during the first decade of life. Material and Methods: For the evaluation of dental caries and gingival condition, DMFT and Community Periodontal Index were used, both recommended by the World Health Organization. To verify the occurrence of dental fluorosis, the Dean index was used. Results: Data collection was obtained from 252 patients aged 12 to 16 years. The average DMFT index was 1.14; in relation to the gingival condition, the index of healthy gingival tissue prevailed and the average of this value was 84%, with code 0 being more registered in tooth 11, code 1, more frequently in teeth 16/17 and 36/37 and for last, code 2, in tooth 31 most frequently. Dean's index showed a percentage of 89% of patients without clinical signs of dental fluorosis. Conclusion: Adolescents participating in an oral health preventive program in the first decade of life exhibited very satisfactory results regarding the prevention of caries disease, healthy periodontal condition and reduced prevalence of dental fluorosis.

Pandemias y epidemias ocasionadas por agentes biológicos: un gran azote para la humanidad

Introducción: Las pandemias y epidemias son acontecimientos mundiales de la sociedad humana, que expresan gran catástrofe y desolación, acompañadas de elevada letalidad y repercusión marcada en los servicios de salud. Han diezmado sociedades, de forma similar a las guerras, pero contribuyen al surgimiento de avances en las ciencias. Objetivo: Describir las características y peculiaridades de las pandemias y epidemias ocurridas en diferentes épocas de la historia, en el contexto de la salud pública y su gran repercusión social. Métodos: Se utilizaron las bases de datos SciELO, PubMed, Google Scholar, sitios web de la OMS y la OPS, además de otras fuentes y recursos de información disponibles en Internet a las cuales se accedieron por medio del buscador web de Google. En la elaboración de la estrategia de búsqueda se utilizó el vocabulario controlado de los Descriptores en Ciencias de la Salud. Los términos utilizados fueron: pandemia, epidemia, plaga, peste, vacuna. Se recuperaron 40 artículos y documentos científicos que se seleccionaron dada su pertinencia para la investigación. Conclusiones: Las pandemias y epidemias requieren medidas de promoción de salud que estimulen un adecuado saneamiento ambiental, la disponibilidad del agua potable, correcto lavado de las manos, así como prevenir la expansión del contagio y la disminución de los riesgos que implican el cambio climático, la falta de control de los vectores y la pobreza entre otras, para contribuir a disminuir la morbi-mortalidad. La carencia de estrategias preventivas, obliga a desarrollar centros especializados para producir vacunas, que garanticen la protección específica de poblaciones susceptibles.

Introduction: Pandemics and epidemics are global events in human society, which express great catastrophe and desolation, accompanied by high lethality and marked repercussions on health services. They have decimated societies, similar to wars, but they contribute to the emergence of advances in the sciences. Objective: To describe the characteristics and peculiarities of pandemics and epidemics that occurred at different times in history, in the context of public health and its great social impact. Methods: The SciELO, PubMed, Google Scholar databases, WHO and PAHO websites and other sources and information resources available on the Internet were used, which were accessed through the Google web browser. In the elaboration of the search strategy, the controlled vocabulary of the Descriptors in Health Sciences was used. The terms used were: pandemic, epidemic, rinderpest, plague, vaccine. 40 scientific articles and documents were retrieved and selected given their relevance for the investigation. Conclusions: Pandemics and epidemics require health promotion measures that stimulate adequate environmental sanitation, the availability of drinking water, correct hand washing, as well as preventing the spread of contagion and reducing the risks implied by climate change, lack of vector control and poverty among others, to contribute to reducing morbidity and mortality. The lack of preventive strategies forces the development of specialized centers to produce vaccines that guarantee the specific protection of susceptible populations.

Common sports injuries and prevention in table tennis players / Lesões esportivas comuns e prevenção em praticantes de tênis de mesa / Lesiones deportivas comunes y prevención en practicantes de tenis de mesa

ABSTRACT Introduction: Table tennis requires rapid mobility and a complex set of movement structures, often resulting in sports injuries in its players during training. These unforeseen events can negatively affect sports instruction and training. Objective: Analyze the common sports injuries of Chinese male table tennis players and present corresponding preventive measures. Methods: 50 Chinese male table tennis players had their injury causes explored. The causes of these injuries and prevention methods were investigated using up-to-date scientific literature, questionnaires, interviews, and statistics. Results: The main regions were the shoulder joint, wrist joint, knee joint, ankle joint, and wrist joint. Exercise fatigue and lack of muscle strength are important factors leading to injuries in table tennis. Conclusion: Table tennis players should properly organize body movements to improve preparation and finishing work before training. The coach should formulate different physical training plans according to the different technical playing styles of the athletes involved. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigating treatment outcomes.

RESUMO Introdução: O tênis de mesa exige rápida mobilidade, e um conjunto complexo de estruturas de movimento resultando frequentemente em lesões esportivas nos seus jogadores durante o treinamento. Esses imprevistos podem afetar negativamente o ensino e o treinamento esportivo. Objetivo: Analisar as lesões esportivas comuns aos jogadores de tênis de mesa chineses do sexo masculino e apresentar as medidas preventivas correspondentes. Métodos: 50 jogadores de tênis de mesa chineses do sexo masculino tiveram suas causas lesionais exploradas. As causas dessas lesões e métodos de prevenção foram investigados utilizando a literatura científica atualizada, questionários, entrevistas e estatísticas. Resultados: As principais regiões foram a articulação do ombro, articulação do pulso, articulação do joelho, articulação do tornozelo e articulação do pulso. A fadiga no exercício e a falta de força muscular são fatores importantes que levam a lesões no tênis de mesa. Conclusão: Os jogadores de tênis de mesa devem organizar adequadamente o movimento corporal para melhorar o trabalho de preparação e finalização antes do treinamento. O treinador deve formular diferentes planos de treinamento físico de acordo com os diferentes estilos técnicos de jogo dos atletas envolvidos. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - investigação dos resultados do tratamento.

RESUMEN Introducción: El tenis de mesa requiere una rápida movilidad, y un complejo conjunto de estructuras de movimiento que a menudo dan lugar a lesiones deportivas en sus jugadores durante el entrenamiento. Estos imprevistos pueden afectar negativamente a la enseñanza y al entrenamiento deportivo. Objetivo: Analizar las lesiones deportivas comunes de los jugadores de tenis de mesa chinos y presentar las medidas preventivas correspondientes. Métodos: Se estudiaron las causas de las lesiones de 50 jugadores de tenis de mesa chinos. Las causas de estas lesiones y los métodos de prevención se investigaron utilizando literatura científica actualizada, cuestionarios, entrevistas y estadísticas. Resultados: Las principales regiones fueron la articulación del hombro, la articulación de la muñeca, la articulación de la rodilla, la articulación del tobillo y la articulación de la muñeca. La fatiga del ejercicio y la falta de fuerza muscular son factores importantes que conducen a las lesiones en el tenis de mesa. Conclusión: Los jugadores de tenis de mesa deben organizar adecuadamente el movimiento del cuerpo para mejorar la preparación y el trabajo de acabado antes del entrenamiento. El entrenador debe formular diferentes planes de entrenamiento físico en función de los diferentes estilos técnicos de juego de los deportistas implicados. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.

A comparative cross-sectional assessment of the preventive and healthy life style practices of doctors in port Harcourt, Rivers State

Lifestyle modification in relation to disease prevention and outcome has recently received increasing awareness around the world and in Nigeria. Poor lifestyle choices make people susceptible to many chronic illnesses including thirteen cancers. Medical doctors are gate keepers and educators of health.Objectives:The aim of the study was to assess the level of knowledge of healthy living and preventive health among doctors in Port-Harcourt and ascertain the practices and to investigate the barriers and facilitators of healthy living among doctors in Port-Harcourt.Methods: It was a comparative cross-sectional study with purposive sampling method. The tool used was an online questionnaire. MS Excel and SPSS was used for data analysis. Ethical approval was obtained from UPTH ethical committee. Results: A total of 201 doctors participated. With 54.7% being females and 53.2% within the 30-40 years age group. Resident doctors accounted for 42.8%. 92% received some form of lifestyle education; seminars (48.1%), CME's (47.0%), and social media (44.9%) were the top three. Just 15.2% knew what the daily portion of fruit was and 82.6% knew the cut off for obesity. 50% were aware of the recommended exercise frequency. 60% concluded that adults should sleep for 7-9 hours, however, 61.2% slept for 4-6 hours a day. 84.6% of respondents did not have a dedicated physician.Conclusion: There is a knowledge gap among doctors which impacts everyday lifestyle choices regarding, diet, exercise and rest. More doctors need their own personal physicians and hospital management should establish strong lifestyle policies.

Percepção e experiência de profissionais da saúde sobre prevenção da tuberculose latente na atenção primária

Objetivo: Analisar a percepção e a experiência de profissionais da saúde sobre prevenção da Infecção Latente por Tuberculose (ILTB) no contexto da Atenção Primária. Material e Método: Estudo exploratório, descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa, realizado com oito profissionais de saúde da atenção primária, de três regiões do Brasil (Centro-Oeste, Sudeste e Sul) e do Distrito Federal. Os dados foram coletados por entrevista coletiva semiestruturada com a questão norteadora: Quais é a percepção e a experiência dos profissionais da atenção primária à saúde na prevenção da Infecção Latente por Tuberculose? Realizou-se análise de conteúdo pela técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Resultados: Agrupamento dos discursos coletivos: 1) experiência e supervisão de tratamento da ILTB para pessoas em situação de vulnerabilidade; 2) cuidados familiares e a importância da Estratégia Saúde da Família no tratamento da ILTB; 3) campanhas de prevenção da ILTB; e 4) fragilidade na integração com serviços especializados e ausência de fluxos assistenciais/linha de cuidado. Conclusão: As ideias do discurso coletivo expressam a necessidade de mudanças na gestão do trabalho em saúde no nível de atenção primária, a fim de potencializar as ações de prevenção e tratamento existentes, considerando a educação permanente, a definição de fluxos assistenciais e de linhas de cuidado, com destaque para a população em situação de vulnerabilidade.

Objective: To analyze the perception and experiences of Primary Health Care professionals regarding the prevention of Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI). Material and Method: Exploratory, descriptive study, with a qualitative approach, carried out with eight primary care health professionals, from three states of Brazil (midwest, southeast and south) and the Federal District. Data were collected through a semi-structured collective interview with the guiding question: What is the perception and experience of primary health care professionals in preventing Latent Tuberculosis Infection? Content analysis was performed using the Collective Subject Discourse technique. Results: Grouping of collective discourses: 1) experience and supervision of LTBI treatment for vulnerable people; 2) Family care and the importance of the Family Health Strategy in the treatment of LTBI; 3) LTBI prevention campaigns and 4) fragility in integration with specialized services and absence of care flows/line of care. Conclusion: The ideas of the collective discourse express the need for changes in the management of health work at the primary care level, in order to enhance existing prevention and treatment actions, considering permanent education, the definition of assistance flows and lines of care, with emphasis on the vulnerable population.

Objetivo: Analizar la percepción y experiencia de los profesionales de la Atención Primaria en Salud sobre la prevención de la Infección de Tuberculosis Latente. Material y Método: Estudio exploratorio, descriptivo, de abordaje cualitativo, realizado con ocho profesionales de salud de la atención primaria, de tres estados de Brasil (centro-oeste, sureste y sur) y del Distrito Federal. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de una entrevista colectiva semiestructurada con la pregunta orientadora: ¿Cuál es la percepción y experiencia de los profesionales de salud de la atención primaria para la prevención de la Infección de Tuberculosis Latente? Se realizó el análisis de contenido mediante la técnica del Discurso del Sujeto Colectivo. Resultados: Agrupación de los discursos colectivos: 1) experiencia y supervisión del tratamiento de la tuberculosis latente para personas vulnerables; 2) Cuidados de la familia y la importancia de la Estrategia de Salud Familiar en el tratamiento de la tuberculosis latente; 3) campañas de prevención de infección de tuberculosis latente y 4) fragilidad para la integración con los servicios especializados y ausencia de líneas de cuidado. Conclusión: El discurso colectivo expresa la necesidad de cambios en la gestión del trabajo en salud en la atención primaria para potenciar acciones de prevención y tratamiento existentes, teniendo en consideración la educación permanente, la definición de líneas asistenciales y de cuidados, con énfasis en la población vulnerable.

Diabetes mellitus, COVID-19, modelos educativos en salud. Importancia del autocuidado

Introducción : El primer trimestre de 2020 se ha visto influenciado por la propagación de una pandemia ocasionada por el virus SARS-CoV-2, el cual origina una afección (COVID-19), la diabetes mellitus es una de las enfermedades que cuando este se padece causa complicaciones y mortalidad. Objetivo : Identificar la relación existente entre la importancia de la educación para la diabetes mellitus y la COVID-19. Métodos : Se realizó una revisión con el método de análisis bibliográfico a través de una búsqueda realizada entre los años 2006 al 2021, donde se consultaron bases de datos especializadas y se seleccionaron 27 publicaciones científicas sobre el tema. Resultados : La educación, el autocuidado y los modelos educativos son importantes. En la diabetes, los cambios en los estilos de vida son esenciales: realizar actividad física, buenos hábitos alimentarios y evitar comportamientos poco saludables, pues son algunos de los factores que propician la enfermedad. Las recomendaciones estándar dictadas por la OMS para prevenir la propagación de la infección COVID-19 incluyen: lavarse las manos de manera regular, especialmente después del contacto con personas enfermas o su entorno, cubrirse la boca y la nariz al toser y estornudar, cocinar bien la carne y los huevos, evitar el contacto cercano con cualquier persona que presente síntomas de enfermedades respiratorias, evitar viajar a las ciudades y áreas afectadas. En el caso de los viajeros con síntomas de infección respiratoria aguda, deben practicar la etiqueta de la tos, ambas enfermedades se pueden prevenir. Conclusiones : Tanto en la diabetes como en la COVID-19 la educación es esencial para prevenirla, de ahí la importancia de velar por la salud y fomentar una cultura educativa basada en el autocuidado.

Introduction: The first quarter of 2020 has been influenced by the spread of a pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes a condition (COVID-19), diabetes mellitus is one of the diseases that causes complications and mortality when a patient suffers COVID-19. Objective: To identify the relationship between the importance of education for diabetes mellitus and COVID-19. Methods: A bibliographic review was carried out with the bibliographic analysis method through a search carried out between the years 2006 and 2021, where specialized databases were consulted and 27 scientific publications on the subject were selected. Results: Education, self-care and educational models are important. In diabetes, changes in lifestyles are essential: physical activity, good eating habits and avoiding unhealthy behaviors, as they are some of the factors that promote diabetes. The standard recommendations issued by the WHO to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 infection include: regular hand washing, especially after contact with sick people or their surroundings, covering the mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, cooking well meat and eggs, avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness, avoid traveling to affected cities and areas. In the case of travelers with symptoms of acute respiratory infection, they should practice cough etiquette, both diseases can be prevented. Conclusions: In both diabetes and COVID-19, education is essential to prevent it, hence the importance of ensuring health and promoting an educational culture based on self-care.

Empoderamiento, una herramienta en el desempeño profesional de Enfermería en la promoción y prevención de salud / Empowerment, a tool in the professional performance of Nursing in the promotion and prevention of health

Introducción: El empoderamiento es la clave para el desarrollo personal para incrementar la capacidad de autocuidado. Sin embargo, los profesionales de enfermería no lo aplican como herramienta en la construcción permanente de conocimientos a través de la cual fortalecen el desempeño y capacidad profesional. Objetivo: Sistematizar las evidencias disponibles sobre el empoderamiento desde el contexto en que se desempeñan los profesionales de enfermería. Métodos: Revisión integrativa realizada entre los años 2020 y 2021, de artículos publicados en revistas nacionales e internacionales, indexadas en las bases de datos Google Académico, Handle, Scopus, Researchgate, Redalcy y Dialnet, en español e inglés, entre 2012 y 2021. La pregunta guía se elaboró con el acrónimo PICO. La estrategia de búsqueda se realizó mediante los descriptores en ciencias de la salud (DeCs) e inglés en (MeSH) "Empoderamiento/Empowerment", "Enfermería en salud comunitaria/Community Health Nursing", "Cuidados/Care", "Promoción de Salud/Health Promotion", "Prevención de salud/Health Prevention", "Desempeño/Performance" y los operadores booleanos AND y OR. Se empleó el diagrama de flujo (PRISMA). De los 100 artículos identificados se seleccionaron 25. El análisis del contenido facilitó la sistematización y organización de la bibliografía, clasificados en tres dimensiones, proceso educativo, gestión y desempeño. Conclusiones: La sistematización y el análisis de las conceptualizaciones de empoderamiento mostraron diversos puntos de vista y diferentes posiciones. Se ratificó el empoderamiento como herramienta en el desempeño profesional de enfermería en la promoción y prevención de salud, lo que contribuye al fortalecimiento y enriquecimiento de las bases epistémicas de la ciencia enfermería(AU)

Introduction: Empowerment is the key to personal development, increasing the capacity for self-care. However, Nursing professionals do not apply it as a tool in the permanent construction of knowledge through which they strengthen performance and professional capacity. Objective: To systematize the available evidence on empowerment from the context in which Nursing professionals work. Methods: Integrative review carried out between 2020 and 2021, of articles published in national and international journals, indexed in the Google Scholar, Handle, Scopus, Researchgate, Redalcy and Dialnet databases, in Spanish and English, between 2012 and 2021. The guiding question was developed with the acronym PICO. The search strategy was carried out using the descriptors in health sciences (DeCs) and English in (MeSH) "Empoderamiento/Empowerment", "Enfermería en salud comunitaria/Community Health Nursing", "Cuidados/Care", "Promoción de Salud /Health Promotion", "Prevención de salud/Health Prevention", "Desempeño/Performance" and the boolean operators AND and OR. The flowchart (PRISMA) was used. 100 articles were identified, 25 were selected. The content analysis facilitated the systematization and organization of the bibliography, classified in three dimensions, educational process, management and performance. Conclusions: The systematization and analysis of the empowerment conceptualizations showed diverse points of view and different positions. Empowerment was ratified as a tool in the professional performance of Nursing in health promotion and prevention. Contributes to the strengthening and enrichment of the epistemic foundations of Nursing science(AU)

Efectividad de la intervención de Enfermería sobre promoción de salud en brigadistas sanitarias / Effectiveness of the Nursing Intervention in Health Promotion among Health Brigade Members

Introducción: En un estudio exploratorio previo se constataron insuficientes conocimientos sobre promoción de salud en brigadistas sanitarias de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas y se detectaron regularidades en la preparación de técnicas participativas. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de la intervención de Enfermería sobre promoción de salud en brigadistas sanitarias. Métodos: Investigación cuantitativa cuasi-experimental sin grupo control en brigadistas sanitarias del municipio San José de las Lajas, provincia Mayabeque, Cuba, en el período septiembre-diciembre de 2021. En un universo de 469 participantes, se aplicó una encuesta descriptiva y se calculó el coeficiente Alfa de Cronbach para medir su confiabilidad. Se utilizaron distribuciones de frecuencias absolutas y porcentajes y la asociación entre variables se obtuvo con la prueba no paramétrica de rangos con signo de Wilcoxon. Resultados: Según el modelo de Nola J. Pender, después de la intervención, se elevaron los beneficios percibidos de la acción (85,71 por ciento), las barreras percibidas a la acción (87,84 por ciento), la autoeficacia percibida (95,94 por ciento), el afecto relacionado con la actividad (90,40 por ciento) y las influencias interpersonales y situacionales (98,93 por ciento) en las brigadistas sanitarias. Conclusiones: La intervención de Enfermería sobre promoción de salud en brigadistas sanitarias fue efectiva, con significación estadística en los aspectos evaluados(AU)

Introduction: A previous exploratory study found insufficient knowledge on health promotion among health brigade members from the Cuban Women Federation and permitted to identify regularities in the preparation of participatory techniques. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of nursing intervention on health promotion among health brigade members. Methods: A quantitative quasiexperimental research without a control group was carried out with health brigade members from San José de las Lajas Municipality, Mayabeque Province, Cuba, in the period September-December 2021. A study universe of 469 was applied a descriptive survey and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated to measure its reliability. Absolute frequency distributions and percentages were used, and the association between variables was obtained with the nonparametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: According to Nola J. Pender's model, the intervention permitted to evaluate the perceived benefits of action (85.71 percent), the perceived barriers to action (87.84 percent), the perceived self-efficacy (95.94 percent), the activity-related affect (90.40 percent), as well as the interpersonal and situational influences (98.93 percent), among the health brigade members. Conclusions: The nursing intervention on health promotion among health brigade members was effective, with statistical significance in the evaluated aspects(AU)

Percepción de riesgo, eficacia preventiva y factores socio demográficos como predictores de conductas preventivas de COVID-19 en adultos chilenos / Risk perception, preventive efficacy and social factors as predictors for COVID-19 preventive behavior in chileans

BACKGROUND: Social isolation and hand washing are effective measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission Aim: To evaluate the predictive role of risk perception and preventive efficacy perception, along with sociodemographic and health factors, for adherence to hand washing and isolation behavior of Chilean adults. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In a Web-based cross-sectional study, 695 adults between 18 and 60 years old answered the COVID-19 Risk Perception Scale and a questionnaire on perception of preventive efficacy, preventive adherence, sociodemographic and health variables. RESULTS: Seventy seven percent of respondents adhered to hand washing and 71% to isolation behavior. The average risk perception of respondents was 67.2 ± 12.6%. Age, gender and perception of risk (considering its affective component and preventive efficacy perception), were identified in two predictive models as factors associated with compliance with hand washing. Conclusions: Preventive behaviors are associated with several psychosocial factors, allowing to distinguish groups at higher risk, which should be the focus of COVID-19 preventive interventions.

Osteonecrosis de los maxilares: reacción medicamentosa / Osteonecrosis of the jaws: drug reaction

La osteonecrosis de los maxilares (ONM) secundaria al consumo de medicamentos antirresortivos y antiangiogénicos es una patología oral que afecta el funcionamiento del organismo de los seres humanos no sólo a nivel bucal, sino que disminuye su calidad de vida y aumenta su morbilidad. La ONM se define como la presencia de hueso necrótico expuesto que puede ser explorado mediante una fístula en el territorio maxilofacial, que se mantiene durante un periodo mínimo de ocho se- manas. Los fármacos antirresortivos y antiangiogénicos son indicados a pacientes que presentan patologías osteometabólicas, cáncer, entre otras, de ahí la importancia de mantener una estrecha relación entre médico tratante-odontólogo-paciente. El propósito de este artículo es establecer un protocolo de cuidado oral básico y definir las funciones del médico tratante, cirujano dentista y cirujano maxilofacial mediante una revisión bibliográfica con el fin de crear una propuesta preventiva para el tratamiento de estos pacientes (AU)

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), secondary to the consumption of antiresorptive and antiangiogenic drugs is an oral pathology that affects the functioning of the human body, not only at the oral level, but also decreasing their quality of life and increasing their morbidity. MRONJ is defined as the presence of exposed necrotic bone that can be explored through a fistula in the maxillofacial territory, which is maintained for a minimum period of eight weeks. Antiresorptive and antiangiogenic drugs are indicated for patients with osteometabolic pathologies, cancer, among others. For the same reasons, the importance of maintaining a close relationship between the treating physician, dentist and patient. The purpose of this article is to establish a clinical guide for basic oral care and define the functions of the treating physician, dental surgeon and maxillofacial surgeon through a bibliographic review; in order to create a preventive proposal for the treatment of these patients (AU)

Telefonemas mensais e calendários como registro para a taxa de quedas de idosos da comunidade inseridos em um ensaio clínico randomizado / Llamadas telefónicas mensuales y calendarios como registro de tasa de caída de ancianos de una comunidad en un ensayo clínico aleatorizado / Monthly phone calls and calendars to record falls rate in community-dwelling older adults included in a randomized clinical trial

RESUMO Os objetivos deste estudo de caráter longitudinal prospectivo foram analisar telefonemas mensais e calendários como registro da taxa de quedas de idosos da comunidade ao longo de 22 semanas e verificar os fatores relacionados à adesão ao calendário de quedas. Os participantes passaram por avaliações de anamnese, nível de atividade física, medidas neuropsicológicas e mobilidade. Receberam também um calendário de quedas que deveria ser preenchido, ao longo das 22 semanas, no(s) dia(s) em que o evento ocorresse. Ademais, os idosos foram contatados mensalmente por telefone para o questionamento da ocorrência de quedas naquele período. Para análise dos dados, foi adotado nível de significância de α=0,05, e para execução dos testes estatísticos foi utilizado o software SPSS 20.0. Os dois instrumentos foram comparados quanto à "sensibilidade" e à "especificidade". Foram incluídos 52 idosos no estudo, com média de idade de 70,5 anos. A adesão ao método do calendário foi de 63,4% em comparação à estratégia dos telefonemas. Dos nove participantes que relataram quedas pelos telefonemas, três as notificaram no calendário, resultando em uma sensibilidade de 33%. Dos 43 idosos que não relataram quedas por telefonemas, 31 entregaram o calendário sem registro, o que resultou em uma especificidade do calendário de 72%. Anos de escolaridade, pontuação no Miniexame de Estado Mental e desempenho no exame cognitivo de Addenbrooke (versão revisada) influenciaram significativamente na adesão ao calendário de quedas. Concluiu-se que houve maior notificação de quedas pelo método do telefonema mensal em comparação ao do calendário em idosos da comunidade.

RESUMEN Los objetivos de este estudio longitudinal prospectivo fueron evaluar llamadas telefónicas mensuales y calendarios como registro de la tasa de caída de ancianos en la comunidad durante 22 semanas, así como identificar los factores relacionados con la adherencia al calendario de caídas. Los participantes se sometieron a evaluaciones de anamnesis, nivel de actividad física, medidas neuropsicológicas y movilidad. También recibieron un calendario de caídas que debían llenar, durante las 22 semanas, en el/los día/s de ocurrencia del evento. Además, los ancianos recibían llamadas telefónicas mensuales para informar la ocurrencia de caídas en ese periodo. Para el análisis de datos, se adoptó un nivel de significancia de α=0,05, y se utilizó el software SPSS 20.0 para realizar las pruebas estadísticas. Los dos instrumentos se compararon con relación a la "sensibilidad" y "especificidad". Participaron 52 ancianos en el estudio, con una edad media de 70,5 años. La adherencia al método del calendario fue del 63,4% en comparación con la estrategia de llamada telefónica. De los nueve participantes que informaron por llamadas telefónicas la ocurrencia de caídas, tres las relataron en el calendario, lo que da como resultado una sensibilidad del 33%. De los 43 ancianos que no informaron caídas, 31 entregaron el calendario sin registro, lo que resultó en una especificidad de calendario del 72%. El nivel educativo, las puntuaciones del Miniexamen del Estado Mental y el desempeño en el Examen Cognitivo de Addenbrooke (versión revisada) influyeron significativamente en la adherencia al calendario de caídas. Se concluyó que hubo mayor notificación de caídas con el método de llamada telefónica mensual en comparación con el método de calendario entre los ancianos de la comunidad.

ABSTRACT This longitudinal study aimed to analyze monthly phone calls and calendars as a mean to record falls rate in community-dwelling older adults over 22 weeks, and to verify factors related to adherence to the falls calendar. Participants underwent an assessment composed by anamnesis, level of physical activity, neuropsychological measures, and mobility. They also received a schedule of falls that should be completed over 22 weeks, on the day(s) a fall occurred. Moreover, the volunteers received monthly phone calls to inquire about occurrence of falls over time. For data analysis, a α=0.05 significance level was adopted and the SPSS software (20.0) was used to perform statistical tests. The two tools were compared regarding "sensitivity" and "specificity." In total, 52 older adults composed the final sample, with a mean age of 70.5 years old. The adherence to the calendar was 63.4% compared to phone calls. Of nine participants who reported falls by phone calls, three notified them in the calendar, resulting in a 33% sensitivity. Out of the 43 people who did not report falls by phone calls, 31 delivered the calendar without registration. Thus, the specificity of the calendar was 72%. Schooling level, Mini Mental State Exam score and the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination (revised version) score significantly influenced adherence to the calendar. In conclusion, there was a greater registration of falls by the monthly phone call compared to the calendar tool in community-dwelling older adults.

Three hot topics in the prevention and control of myopia among children and adolescents / 中国学校卫生

Abstract@#In order to improve the prevention and control of myopia, this paper examines the significance of hyperopia reserves and its correct application, identifies problems requiring further attention and sums up past experiences. It puts forward a prevention and control system of myopia after introduction of the physiotherapy instruments, especially those based on the principle of red light. This paper discusses some mechanisms of low concentration atropine eye drops in preventing and controlling myopia. Finally, future research directions are proposed.

Efecto de una intervención de teleenfermería en contexto pandemia para prevenir anemia infantil: estudio piloto en lambayeque, perú

Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto de una intervención de teleenfermería en contexto de pandemia para prevenir la anemia infantil en Perú. Material y Método: Estudio piloto, analítico, cuasi experimental con pre y pos-test. La muestra estuvo constituida por 60 madres de un establecimiento de atención primaria de Lambayeque, Perú, que fueron seleccionadas a conveniencia y luego asignadas al Grupo control (30) y Grupo experimental (30), este último sometido a una intervención de teleenfermería de 4 meses. El efecto se midió comparando el promedio de hemoglobina e ingesta alimentaria de hierro antes y después de la intervención. La hemoglobina fue determinada bioquímicamente a través del análisis de sangre; la ingesta alimentaria de hierro fue recogida mediante entrevistas telefónicas a través del recordatorio de 24 horas. Resultados: El promedio de hemoglobina en el grupo experimental no presentó diferencia significativa entre el inicio y el final de la intervención (p= 0,199); en el grupo control el promedio de hemoglobina presentó diferencias significativas entre el inicio y el final de la intervención (p= 0,013). El promedio de ingesta alimentaria de hierro en los niños del grupo control (p= 0,049) y experimental (p= 0,000) sí tuvieron diferencias significativas entre el inicio y el final de la intervención. Conclusión: Los niños que recibieron la intervención con teleenfermería se mantuvieron sin anemia y la ingesta alimentaria de hierro aumentó por lo que se corrobora que los programas de teleenfermería tienen el potencial de incrementar información sobre alimentación, favoreciendo la salud del niño, de la madre y la familia.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of a telenursing intervention in the context of the pandemic to prevent childhood anemia in Peru. Material and Method: Pilot, analytical, quasi-experimental study with pre- and post-test. The sample consisted of 60 mothers from a primary health care facility in Lambayeque, Peru, who were selected at convenience and then assigned to a control group (30) and an experimental group (30), with the latter being subjected to a 4 months telenursing intervention. The effect was measured by comparing the average hemoglobin and dietary iron intake before and after the intervention. Hemoglobin level was determined biochemically through blood analysis. Dietary iron intake was collected through telephone interviews following a 24-hour recall. Results: The average hemoglobin level in the experimental group did not show significant differences between the beginning and the end of the intervention (p= 0.199); whereas in the control group, the average hemoglobin level showed significant differences between the beginning and the end of the intervention (p= 0.013). The average dietary intake of iron among the children of the control group (p= 0.049) and the experimental group (p= 0.000) had a significant difference between the beginning and the end of the intervention. Conclusion: The children who received the telenursing intervention suffered no anemia and the dietary iron intake increased, thus corroborating that telenursing programs have the potential of offering more information on nutrition, favoring the health of the child, the mother and the family.

Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito de uma intervenção de telenfermagem no contexto da pandemia para prevenir a anemia infantil no Peru. Material e Método: Estudo piloto, analítico, quase-experimental com pré e pós-teste. A amostra foi composta por 60 mães de uma unidade básica de saúde de Lambayeque, Peru, que foram selecionadas por conveniência e depois designadas para um dos dois grupos de pesquisa: grupo controle=30 e um grupo experimental=30, submetido esse último a uma intervenção de telenfermagem de 4 meses. O efeito foi medido comparando a hemoglobina média e a ingestão de ferro dietético antes e depois da intervenção. O nível de hemoglobina foi determinado bioquimicamente através da análise de sangue. A ingestão de ferro dietético foi coletada através de entrevistas telefónicas por meio de um recordátorio de 24 horas. Resultados: O nível médio de hemoglobina no grupo experimental não apresentou diferenças significativas entre o início e o final da intervenção (p= 0,199). No grupo controle, a hemoglobina média mostrou diferenças significativas entre o início e o final da intervenção (p= 0,013). A ingestão alimentar média de ferro entre as crianças do grupo controle (p = 0,049) e do grupo experimental (p = 0,000) teve uma diferença significativa entre o início e o final da intervenção. Conclusão: As crianças que receberam a intervenção de teleenfermagem não sofreram anemia e a ingestão de ferro por via alimentar aumentou, corroborando assim que os programas de teleenfermagem podem oferecer mais informações sobre a nutrição, favorecendo a saúde da criança, da mãe e da família.

Retomando los sonidos: Prevención de la hipoacusia y rehabilitación auditiva en las personas mayores / Bringing back sounds: prevention of hearing loss and auditory rehabilitation in the elderly / Recuperando os sons: prevenção da perda auditiva e reabilitação auditiva em pessoas idosas

RESUMEN La hipoacusia representa una de las principales causas de discapacidad a nivel mundial y su prevalencia aumenta a medida que se envejece. Representa un tipo de discapacidad que, en la mayoría de los casos, puede ser potencialmente prevenible y tratable, por lo que su prevención, identificación temprana y rehabilitación integral deberían ser algunos de los puntos de acción a nivel local ya que se ha relacionado con numerosos desenlaces adversos en salud, incluyendo los dominios físico, mental, social y económico de las personas mayores. El objetivo de este artículo es resaltar la importancia de la prevención de la hipoacusia y promover su rehabilitación a lo largo del curso de vida, especialmente en personas mayores, y describir estrategias que se han planteado desde la Organización Mundial de la Salud y la Organización Panamericana de la Salud.

ABSTRACT Hearing loss is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and its prevalence increases with age, though in most cases, this disability is potentially preventable and treatable. Thus, its prevention, early identification, and comprehensive rehabilitation should be points of action at the local level, since hearing loss has been linked to numerous adverse health outcomes affecting the physical, mental, social, and economic conditions of older people. The objective of this article is to highlight the importance of hearing loss prevention, promote rehabilitation throughout the life course, especially in older people, and describe strategies put forth by the World Health Organization and Pan American Health Organization.

RESUMO A perda auditiva representa uma das principais causas de incapacidade em todo o mundo e sua prevalência aumenta com a idade. Representa um tipo de deficiência que, na maioria dos casos, é potencialmente prevenível e tratável e, por essa razão, sua prevenção, identificação precoce e reabilitação integral devem ser alguns dos pontos de ação no âmbito local, considerando que está relacionada a inúmeros desfechos adversos de saúde, incluindo os domínios físico, mental, social e econômico das pessoas idosas. O objetivo deste artigo é ressaltar a importância da prevenção da perda auditiva e de sua reabilitação ao longo da vida, especialmente nas pessoas idosas, e descrever estratégias propostas pela Organização Mundial da Saúde e pela Organização Pan-Americana da Saúde.

A Competency-based Approach to Promoting Effective Hand Hygiene in Longterm Care Facilities / Un enfoque basado en la competencia para promover la higiene de las manos eficaz en los centros de atención a largo plazo / Uma abordagem baseada na competência para promover a higiene das mãos ecaz em centros de atenção em longo prazo

Introduction: Long-term care facilities comprise a large proportion of healthcare service users due to the increasing ageing population. Healthcare-associated infections constitute a major burden in long-term care facilities and are associated with significant infectious disease outbreaks and mortality. The non-adherence to effective hand hygiene practice due to missed opportunities for staff to explore its role in infection prevention and control within these settings has been emphasised by the Covid-19 pandemic.Methods: This article is designed to assist the continuing professional development needs of nursing and associate professionals in long-term care facilities. It explores the factors contributing to the poor attitude of staff members towards non-compliance with infection prevention and control measures in long-term care facilities.Results: Recommendations for improving infection prevention and control measures were further made based on the Infection Prevention Society competency framework which serves as a tool for individuals to improve their performance continually and become efficient practitioners.Conclusion: After reading this article, healthcare practitioners should be able to (i) identify various means of promoting adequate hand hygiene in long-term care facilities; (ii) understand that every activity taken to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections begins and ends with effective hand hygiene; (iii) recognise steps to prevent cross-infection through improved compliance with the five moments of hand hygiene in long-term care facilities; (iv) develop a satisfactory attitude towards hand hygiene compliance in the workplace, and (v) appraise own competence, and promote staff compliance through feedback.

Introducción: Los centros de cuidados de larga duración representan una gran proporción de usuarios de servicios sanitarios debido al creciente envejecimiento de la población. Las infecciones asociadas a la asistencia sanitaria constituyen una carga importante en los centros de asistencia de larga duración y están asociadas a importantes brotes de enfermedades infecciosas y a la mortalidad. La falta de adherencia a la práctica efectiva de la higiene de manos debido a la pérdida de oportunidades para que el personal explore su papel en la prevención y el control de las infecciones dentro de estos entornos ha sido enfatizada por la pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: Este artículo está diseñado para ayudar a las necesidades de desarrollo profesional continuo de los profesionales de enfermería y asociados en los centros de cuidados de larga duración. Explora los factores que contribuyen a la mala actitud de los miembros del personal hacia el incumplimiento de las medidas de prevención y control de infecciones en los centros de cuidados de larga duración. Resultados: Se formularon además recomendaciones para mejorar las medidas de prevención y control de las infecciones basadas en el marco de competencias de la Sociedad de Prevención de Infecciones, que sirve de herramienta para que los individuos mejoren continuamente su rendimiento y se conviertan en profesionales eficientes. Conclusión: Después de leer este artículo, los profesionales sanitarios deberían ser capaces de (i) identificar diversos medios para promover una adecuada higiene de las manos en los centros de cuidados de larga duración; (ii) comprender que toda actividad realizada para prevenir la propagación de las infecciones asociadas a la asistencia sanitaria comienza y termina con una higiene de las manos eficaz; (iii) reconocer los pasos para prevenir la infección cruzada mediante un mejor cumplimiento de los cinco momentos de la higiene de las manos en los centros de cuidados de larga duración; (iv) desarrollar una actitud satisfactoria hacia el cumplimiento de la higiene de las manos en el lugar de trabajo, y (v) evaluar la propia competencia, y promover el cumplimiento del personal mediante la retroalimentación.

Introdução: Os centros de cuidados de longa duração representam uma grande proporção de usuários de serviços sanitários devido ao crescente envelhecimento da população. As infeções associadas à assistência sanitária constituem um fardo significativo em centros de assistência de longa duração e estão associadas a importantes surtos de doenças infeciosas e à mortalidade. A falta de adesão à prática efetiva da higiene de mãos devido à perda de oportunidades para o pessoal explorar o seu papel na prevenção e controle das infeções dentro desses ambientes já foi enfatizada pela pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: Este artigo foi desenhado para ajudar às necessidades de desenvolvimento profissional continuo dos profissionais de enfermagem e associados nos centros de cuidados de longa permanencia. Explora os fatores que contribuem para as más atitudes dos funcionários para o não cumprimento das medidas de prevenção e controle de infeções nos centros de cuidados de longa duração. Resultados: Foram formuladas também recomendações para melhorar as medidas de prevenção e controle das infeções baseadas no quadro de competências da Sociedade de Prevenção de Infeções, que serve de ferramenta para que os indivíduos melhorem continuamente seu desempenho e se tornem profissionais eficientes. Conclusão: Após a leitura deste artigo, os profissionais sanitários devem ser capazes de (i) identificar diversos meios para promover uma adequada higiene das mãos nos centros de cuidados de longa duração; (ii) entender que toda atividade realizada para prevenir a propagação das infeções associadas à assistência sanitária começa e termina com uma higiene eficaz das mãos; (iii) reconhecer os passos para prevenir a infeção cruzada por meio de uma melhor adesão aos cinco momentos da higiene das mãos em centros de cuidados de longa duração; (iv) desenvolver uma atitude satisfatória em relação à adesão da higiene das mãos no local de trabalho, e (v) avaliar a própria competência, e promover a adesão da equipe mediante a retroalimentação.

Epidemiología del dolor raquídeo en una población de escolares de España / Epidemiology of spinal pain in a population of schoolchildren from Spain

Introducción. El dolor raquídeo es uno de los motivos principales de asistencia sanitaria; suele aparecer durante la etapa escolar, aumenta progresivamente con la edad y se relaciona con ciertos factores de riesgo. El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar la prevalencia de dolor raquídeo en escolares y examinar los factores asociados a su padecimiento. Población y métodos. Estudio transversal mediante un cuestionario realizado en escolares de 9 a 11 años. Se analizó la prevalencia del dolor, la actividad física, los autocuidados del raquis, el uso de la mochila y la utilización de dispositivos electrónicos. Resultados. Se analizaron 329 sujetos. La prevalencia de dolor raquídeo es del 34,3 %, sin diferencias entre sexos. Se considera de baja intensidad, con una media de dolor de 1,99 ± 2,54 sobre 10 según la escala Wong-Baker FACES®, y en más de la mitad de los casos, de corta duración, menos de 12 horas. El 22,2 % de los escolares refieren dolor cervical, mientras que el 14 % y 11,9 % refieren dolor dorsal y lumbar, respectivamente. Además, el 47,9 % refieren dolor en más de una región raquídea. El 73,3 % realiza actividad física fuera del horario escolar, y el 90,6 % de los estudiantes utiliza dispositivos electrónicos. Se observó relación entre la presencia de dolor y hábitos de higiene postural adecuados. Conclusiones. Los escolares refieren dolor raquídeo de baja intensidad y corta duración, con mayor frecuencia en la región cervical. La asociación con factores de riesgo revela que los que refieren dolor presentan mejores hábitos posturales.

Introduction. Spinal pain is one of the main reasons for seeking care; it usually appears during school age, increases with age, and is related to certain risk factors. The objective of this study is to analyze the prevalence of spinal pain among schoolchildren and examine associated factors. Population and methods. Cross-sectional study with a questionnaire administered to schoolchildren aged 9-11 years. The prevalence of pain, physical activity, spine self-care, backpack use, and electronic device use were analyzed. Results. A total of 329 subjects were analyzed. The prevalence of spinal pain is 34.3 %, with no differences observed between sexes. Pain severity is considered mild, with a mean severity of 1.99 ± 2.54 over 10 according to the Wong-Baker FACES® scale; in more than 50 % of cases, pain had a short duration (less than 12 hours). Cervical pain was referred by 22.2 % of schoolchildren, whereas dorsal and lumbar pain were reported by 14 % and 11.9 %, respectively. In addition, 47.9 % referred pain in more than one region of the spine. Also, 73.3 % of schoolchildren did physical activity outside school hours and 90.6 % used electronic devices. An association was observed between the presence of pain and adequate postural hygiene habits. Conclusions. Schoolchildren referred spinal pain that was mild and short in duration, often in the cervical region. The association with risk factors indicates that children who referred pain have better postural habits.