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RESUMO O presente artigo tem o objetivo de avaliar indicadores sociais e de saúde de municípios conforme a tipologia rural-urbano. Trata-se de estudo ecológico que utilizou dados oficiais de acesso público dos 853 municípios do estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Foram conduzidas análises descritivas e bivariadas através da Regressão de Poisson e Teste de Kruskal-Wallis. Do total de municípios, 547 (64,12%) são rurais. A maior média do Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano Municipal (IDH-M) foi observada entre os municípios urbanos. A maior média de cobertura da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) foi verificada entre os municípios rurais, nos quais também foram demonstrados os melhores resultados para os indicadores de mortalidades infantil, prematura e por causas evitáveis, homogeneidade vacinal e prevalência de desnutrição. Os achados deste estudo evidenciam que uma maior cobertura da ESF está associada à ocorrência de melhores condições gerais de vida e de saúde das populações atendidas em municípios de tipologia rural. Recomenda-se aos gestores de saúde o fomento à consolidação da ESF em comunidades com contextos socioeconômicos e culturais desfavoráveis, como localidades rurais remotas e aglomerados urbanos, e o estabelecimento de ações intersetoriais com impacto positivo na saúde.
ABSTRACT This article aims to evaluate social and health indicators of municipalities according to the rural-urban typology. This is an ecological study that used official publicly accessible data from the 853 municipalities in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Descriptive and bivariate analysis were carried out using Poisson Regression and Kruskal-Wallis Test. 547 (64.12%) are rural municipalities. The highest average of the Municipal Human Development Index (MHDI) was observed among urban municipalities. The highest average coverage of the Family Health Strategy (FHS) was found among rural municipalities. In these municipalities, the best results were shown for the indicators of infant mortality, premature mortality and mortality from preventable causes, vaccine homogeneity and prevalence of malnutrition. The findings of this study show that greater FHS coverage is associated with the occurrence of better general living and health conditions in the populations served in rural municipalities. It is recommended that health managers encourage the consolidation of the FHS in communities with unfavorable socioeconomic and cultural contexts, such as remote rural locations and urban agglomerations, and the establishment of intersectoral actions with a positive impact on health.
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Resumo Este estudo transversal objetivou estimar a prevalência e os fatores associados à violência contra as mulheres rurais e descrever os casos positivos segundo autoria, local e frequência, com dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (2019). Calcularam-se as prevalências brutas e ajustadas de violência contra as mulheres rurais de todo o Brasil nos últimos 12 meses, segundo perfil demográfico, apoio e saúde por meio da regressão de Poisson. A violência psicológica foi de 18%, a física, de 4,4% e a sexual, de 1,5%. Os principais autores eram pessoas conhecidas, a maior parte dos casos ocorreu na residência e as agressões eram recorrentes. As maiores prevalências: mulheres adultas jovens (24,2%), solteiras e divorciadas (20% cada), com ensino fundamental completo ao superior incompleto (22%),, percepções de saúde muito ruim (34%), ruim (30%) e aquelas com problema de saúde mental (30%). Após o ajuste, permaneceram no modelo as de 30-39 anos e de 40 a 49 anos, casadas, com estado de saúde muito ruim, ruim e regular e com problema de saúde mental. Aponta-se para a alta prevalência de violência contra as mulheres rurais.
Abstract The aim of this cross-sectional study was to estimate the prevalence of violence against women living in rural areas, explore associated factors, and characterize cases of violence according to perpetrator, place of occurrence, and frequency. Based on data from the 2019 National Health Survey, using Poisson's regression we calculated crude and adjusted prevalence ratios for violence committed during the last 12 months against women living in rural areas across Brazil, focusing on the following variables: sociodemographic characteristics, income, social support, and self-reported health status. The prevalence of psychological, physical, and sexual violence was 18%, 4.4%, and 1.5%, respectively. Perpetrators were mainly people known to the victim and violence was mainly committed at home and repeated over time. Prevalence was highest among young women (24.2%), single and divorced women (20% each), women who had complete elementary school till not complete higher education (22% each), women with very poor (34%) and poor (30%) self-perceived health status; and women with a mental health problem (30%). After adjustment, the following variables were retained in the model: women aged 30-39 years and 40-49 years; married women; women with very poor, poor, and fair perceived health; and women diagnosed with a mental health problem.
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Objective. This study aims to identify predictive factors of COVID-19-related health literacy (HL) among older adults living in rural areas. Method. This study used a cross-sectional design. A total of 106 respondents participated in this study. HL was measured by using a questionnaire modified from the HLS-COVID-Q22, in addition, the scales 'Health Information Seeking', 'Family's Social Support Scale', 'Health Service Utilization'; and information on some socio-demographic variables was also obtained. A multiple linear regression model was used to identify the predictors of HL. Results. About two-thirds of the respondents had a moderate level of HL (63.2%). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that education level, family support, information source, and gender were significant predictors for HL (p<0.01). Conclusion. HL literacy was better among males, highly educated older people, media users, and those with adequate family support. This study provided insight for nurses and healthcare professionals to pay greater attention to vulnerable groups of older people (ie. female gender and those with less formal education) as well as involve family members in education or health promotion activities and use easily accessed media, such as television and radio.
Objetivo. Este estudio tiene como objetivo identificar los factores predictivos de alfabetización en salud (AS) relacionados con el COVID-19 en los adultos mayores indonesios que viven en zonas rurales. Métodos. Este estudio utilizó un diseño de corte transversal. Un total de 106 encuestados participaron en este estudio. La AS relacionada con el COVID-19 se midió con el cuestionario HLS-COVID-Q22, además se utilizaron las escalas 'Búsqueda de información sanitaria', 'Escala de apoyo social de la familia' y 'Utilización de servicios sanitarios'; también se obtuvo información de algunas variables sociodemográficas. Se utilizó un modelo de regresión lineal múltiple para identificar los predictores de la AS. Resultados. Alrededor de dos tercios de los encuestados tenían un nivel moderado de AS (63.2%). El análisis de regresión lineal múltiple mostró que el menor nivel educativo, el apoyo familiar, la fuente de información y el sexo eran predictores significativos de la AS (p<0.01). Conclusión. La AS fue mejor entre los varones, las personas mayores con alto nivel educativo, los usuarios de los medios de comunicación y aquellos con un apoyo familiar adecuado. Este estudio sugirió que las enfermeras y los profesionales de la salud deben prestar más atención a los grupos vulnerables de personas mayores (especialmente las mujeres y las personas con poca educación formal). También mostró la importancia de involucrar a los familiares en las actividades de educación y promoción de la salud, y de usar medios de comunicación accesibles, como la televisión y la radio.
Objetivo. Este estudo tem como objetivo identificar preditores de alfabetização em saúde (AS) relacionados ao COVID-19 em idosos indonésios que vivem em áreas rurais. Métodos. Este estudo utilizou um desenho transversal. Um total de 106 entrevistados participaram deste estudo. A AS relacionada à COVID-19 foi medida com o questionário HLS-COVID-Q22, além das escalas 'Pesquisa de informações em saúde', 'Escala de apoio social familiar' e 'Uso de serviços de saúde'; também foram obtidas informações sobre algumas variáveis sociodemográficas. Um modelo de regressão linear múltipla foi usado para identificar os preditores de HL. Resultados. Cerca de dois terços dos entrevistados apresentaram nível moderado de LH (63.2%). A análise de regressão linear múltipla mostrou que menor escolaridade, apoio familiar, fonte de informação e gênero foram preditores significativos de HL (p<0.01). Conclusão. A alfabetização em LH foi melhor entre os homens, idosos altamente educados, usuários de mídia e aqueles com suporte familiar adequado. Este estudo forneceu ideias para enfermeiros e profissionais de saúde prestarem mais atenção a grupos vulneráveis de idosos (ou seja, mulheres e pessoas com menos educação formal), bem como envolver os familiares em atividades de educação ou promoção de saúde e usar mídias de fácil acesso, como televisão e rádio.
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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Aged , Rural Areas , Health Literacy , COVID-19 , Family SupportABSTRACT
Abstract Background Epilepsy is the most common major neurological disorder that affects people of all ages. The prevalence varies from one country to another and even between different areas, due to a lack of access to medical care for reasons related to limited resources. Objective Epilepsy is a worldwide public health problem that affects more deeply populations living in developing countries such as Mexico, where more aggressive health policies based on epidemiological data are needed; however, this information is scarce and the evolution of this data over time remains unclear. The aim of the present study is to provide an overview of the epidemiology of epilepsy in Mexico from 1970 to 2020. Methods We searched descriptive epidemiological studies on epilepsy in rural and urban regions of Mexico from 1970 to 2020. Available data on the sociodemographic characteristics, prevalence, and incidence data were extracted. Finally, the abstract, full-text review, and data abstraction were conducted in duplicate and reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Descriptive statistics was also used. Results Overall, 11 underrepresented and heterogeneous epidemiological studies were included. In total, the prevalence of epilepsy in Mexico is 3.9 to 41:1,000 inhabitants; 3.9 to 41 per 1,000 persons in rural regions, and 3.49 to 44.3 per 1,000 persons in urban regions. None of these studies addressed the incidence of epilepsy. The prevalence of epilepsy in Mexico has remained unchanged during the last 5 decades. Conclusions Our results confirm a high prevalence of epilepsy in both urban and rural settings in Mexico that remain unchanged during the last 5 decades. All studies included in the present review showed multiple methodological limitations. New and robust epidemiological studies are needed to delineate the epidemiological profile of epilepsy in Mexico.
Resumen Antecedentes La epilepsia es el trastorno neurológico más común que afecta a individuos de todas las edades. La prevalencia varía entre paises e incluso entre diferentes áreas del mismo pais debido a la falta de acceso a la atención médica. Objectivo La epilpesía es un problema de salud pública mundial que afecta de manera más importante a los países en desarrollo como México, donde hacen falta políticas en salud y datos epidemiológicos, para conocer el impacto real de esta enfermedad. El objetivo de este estudio es brindar una visión general de la epidemiología de la epilepsia en México (1970-2020). Métodos Se realizo unas búsquedas bibliografica de estudios epidemiológicos descriptivos sobre epilepsia en regiones rurales y urbanas de México desde 1970 a 2020. Se extrajeron los datos disponibles sobre las características sociodemográficas, prevalencia e incidencia. Finalmente, el resumen, la revisión completa del texto y la extracción de datos se realizaron por duplicado y se informaron utilizando PRISMA. Se utilizo estadística descriptiva. Resultados Se incluyeron 11 estudios epidemiológicos heterogeéneos. En total la prevalencia de epilepsia en México es 3.9-41: 1000 habitantes; 3,9 a 41 por 1000 personas en las regiones rurales y 3,49 a 44,3 por 1000 personas en las regiones urbanas. Ninguno de estos estudios abordó la incidencia de epilepsia. La prevalencia de la epilepsia en México se ha mantenido sin cambios durante las últimas cinco décadas. Conclusiones Nuestros resultados confirman una alta prevalencia de epilepsia en las areas urbanas y rurales de México que se mantiene sin cambios durante las últimas cinco décadas. Todos los estudios incluidos en esta revisión mostraron múltiples limitaciones metodológicas. Se necesitan estudios epidemiológicos nuevos y sólidos para delinear el perfil epidemiológico de la epilepsia en México.
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Resumo O objetivo deste artigo foi analisar quais violências acometem as mulheres que vivem em contextos rurais. Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa nas bases BVS, SciELO, Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, Redalyc e Redib, sem restrição de idioma e período, de artigos brasileiros, com os termos: violência contra a mulher, violência entre parceiros íntimos, violência doméstica, violência de gênero e rural. Os 23 artigos incluídos foram analisados de forma qualitativa e organizados em duas categorias: as múltiplas violências contra as mulheres em contextos rurais (18 artigos) e a violência invisibilizada e silenciada contra as mulheres em contextos rurais (cinco artigos). Observou-se uma multiplicidade de violências, como doméstica, de gênero, entre parceiros íntimos e institucional. Destacam-se as violências física, psicológica, sexual, moral, patrimonial, além de feminicídio, desvalorização do trabalho, dependência financeira, privação e controle de liberdade, jornadas de trabalho intensas e falta de acesso a financiamentos públicos, potencializadas próprio contexto rural. As mulheres rurais, portanto, são sistematicamente silenciadas diante da opressão de gênero e violência que vivem. Além disso, o silenciamento também ocorre pela falta de pesquisas na área e até mesmo a não diferenciação entre rural e urbano nos registros e dados coletados.
Abstract The objective of this article was to analyze which violence affect women living in rural contexts. An integrative review was carried out in the databases VHL, SciELO, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, EMBASE, Redalyc, and REDIB, without restriction of language and period, of Brazilian articles, with the terms: violence against women, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, gender-based and rural violence. The 23 articles included were analyzed qualitatively and organized into two categories: the multiple violence against women in rural contexts (18 articles) and the invisible and silenced violence against women in rural contexts (five articles). A multiplicity of violence was observed, such as domestic, gender, intimate partner, and institutional. Physical, psychological, sexual, moral, patrimonial violence, as well as femicide, devaluation of work, financial dependence, deprivation, and control of freedom, intense working hours, and lack of access to public funding, potentiated by the rural context itself, stand out. Rural women are, therefore, systematically silenced in the face of the gender oppression and violence they experience. In addition, the silencing also occurs due to the lack of research in the area and even the non-differentiation between rural and urban in the records and collected data.
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Rural Areas , Domestic ViolenceABSTRACT
Objetivou-se identificar diferenças alimentares e antropométricas entre adultos mais velhos brasileiros (≥ 50 anos) residentes em áreas urbano-rurais. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com dados da segunda onda (9.949 participantes) do Estudo Longitudinal da Saúde dos Idosos Brasileiros (ELSI-Brasil), de 2019-2021. Foram avaliados: consumo alimentar semanal de fruta/hortaliça, feijão e peixe; autopercepção do consumo de sal; ambiente alimentar (disponibilidade de fruta/hortaliça na vizinhança e produção própria de alimentos); e parâmetros antropométricos objetivos (índice de massa corporal [IMC] e circunferência da cintura [CC]). As análises foram ajustadas por escolaridade. Em comparação com as áreas urbanas, observaram-se nas rurais: menor consumo de fruta/hortaliça em cinco dias da semana ou mais (74,6% vs. 86,4%) e maior consumo adequado de sal (96,8% vs. 92,1%) - diferenças observadas para homens e mulheres. A CC elevada foi menor nas áreas rurais (61,9% vs. 68%), sendo significativa somente para homens. Houve menor disponibilidade de fruta/hortaliça na vizinhança (41,2% vs. 88,3%) e maior produção própria de alimentos (38,2% vs. 13,2%) nas áreas rurais. O consumo de fruta/hortaliça em cinco dias da semana ou mais foi menor nas áreas rurais quando houve disponibilidade de fruta/hortaliça na vizinhança e ausência de produção própria de alimentos. Há diversidade alimentar e nutricional entre áreas urbano-rurais. O incentivo ao consumo de fruta/hortaliça nas áreas urbanas deve considerar a disponibilidade de fruta/hortaliça na vizinhança, enquanto nas áreas rurais deve ser em conjunto com a produção do próprio alimento. O consumo adequado de sal e a manutenção da CC nos valores ideais devem ser reforçados nas áreas urbanas.
El objetivo fue identificar diferencias alimentarias y antropométricas entre adultos mayores brasileños (≥ 50 años) que viven en áreas urbano-rurales. Se trata de un estudio transversal con datos de la segunda ola (9.949 participantes) del Estudio Longitudinal Brasileño sobre el Envejecimiento (2019-2021). Se evaluaron el consumo semanal de alimentos, como frutas/verduras, frijoles y pescado; autopercepción del consumo de sal; entorno alimentario (disponibilidad de frutas/verduras en el barrio y la producción propia de alimentos); y parámetros antropométricos objetivos (índice de masa corporal [IMC] y circunferencia de la cintura [CC]). Los análisis se ajustaron por escolaridad. Se observó un menor consumo de frutas/verduras en las zonas rurales respecto a las urbanas en ≥ 5 días/semana (74,6% vs. 86,4%), mayor consumo adecuado de sal (96,8% vs. 92,1%), y estas diferencias se observaron para hombres y mujeres. La CC elevada fue menor en las zonas rurales (61,9% vs. 68%), y fue significativa solo para los hombres. Hubo una menor disponibilidad de frutas/verduras en el barrio (41,2% vs. 88,3%) y mayor producción propia de alimentos (38,2% vs. 13,2%) en las zonas rurales. El consumo de frutas/verduras en ≥ 5 días/semana fue menor en las zonas rurales cuando hubo frutas/verduras disponibles en el barrio y ausencia de producción del propio alimento. Existe una diversidad alimentaria y nutricional entre las zonas urbanas y rurales. Fomentar el consumo de frutas/verduras en las zonas urbanas debe tener en cuenta la disponibilidad de frutas/verduras en el barrio, mientras que en las zonas rurales debe tener en cuenta también la producción del propio alimento. Se debe reforzar el consumo adecuado de sal y el mantenimiento de la CC en valores ideales en las zonas urbanas.
This study aimed to identify dietary and anthropometric differences in older Brazilian adults (≥ 50 years old) living in urban-rural areas. This is a cross-sectional study with data from the second wave (9,949 participants) of the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSI-Brazil) from 2019-2021. Weekly dietary intake of fruit/vegetables, beans, and fish; self-perception of salt consumption; food environment (availability of fruit/vegetables in the neighborhood and self-production of food); and objective anthropometric parameters (body mass index [BMI] and waist circumference [WC]) were evaluated. Analyses were adjusted for schooling level. Compared to urban areas, rural areas show lower consumption of fruit/vegetables five days or more per week (74.6% vs. 86.4%) and greater adequate salt intake (96.8% vs. 92.1%) - differences we observed for men and women. Rural areas showed lower high WC (61.9% vs. 68%), significant only for men. Considering food environment, rural areas had lower fruit and vegetable availability in the neighborhood (41.2% vs. 88.3%) and higher self-production of food (38.2% vs. 13.2%). We observed a lower consumption of fruit/vegetables five days or more per week in rural areas with fruit/vegetable availability in the neighborhood and no self-production of food. Urban and rural areas show food and nutritional diversity. Incentives for fruit or vegetable consumption among residents in urban areas should consider the greater availability of these foods in their neighborhood, whereas, in rural areas, self-production of food should be encouraged. Adequate salt intake and ideal WC maintenance should be reinforced in urban areas.
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Resumo Objetivo avaliar as estratégias de promoção da saúde e prevenção ao uso de drogas na Rede de Atenção Psicossocial. Método estudo qualitativo, fundamentado na avaliação de empoderamento, desenvolvido em 2017 na Rede de Atenção Psicossocial (RAPS) de um município do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Os grupos de interesse foram 42 trabalhadores e gestores representativos dos componentes da RAPS municipal. Foram utilizadas técnicas de observação participante, entrevistas e Fórum Aberto. Resultado avaliou-se que as ações de promoção da saúde e prevenção ao uso de drogas são precárias e necessitam de investimentos, constituindo-se a missão dos trabalhadores e gestores. Identificou-se como dificuldade a atuação da atenção primária, devido às fragilidades nas políticas públicas e à falta de apoio dos serviços especializados. Como potencialidade, elencou-se o matriciamento em saúde mental. Sugere-se investimento na Atenção Primária por meio de treinamento e suporte a essas equipes. Conclusão e implicações para a prática a pauta da promoção da saúde e prevenção ao uso abusivo de drogas é urgente e deve ser incluída na estruturação de políticas públicas e práticas no âmbito das redes.
Resumen Objetivo evaluar las estrategias de promoción de la salud y prevención de drogas en la Red de Atención Psicosocial. Método estudio cualitativo, basado en la evaluación de empoderamiento, desarrollado en 2017 en la Red de Atención Psicosocial (RAPS) de un municipio de Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Los grupos de interés fueron 42 trabajadores y directivos representantes de los componentes de la RAPS municipal. Se utilizaron técnicas de observación participante, entrevistas y Foro Abierto. Resultado se evaluó que las acciones de promoción de la salud y prevención del uso de drogas son precarias y requieren inversiones, constituyendo la misión de trabajadores y gestores. La actuación de la atención primaria fue identificada como una dificultad, debido a las debilidades de las políticas públicas y la falta de apoyo de los servicios especializados. Como potencialidad, se enumeró el apoyo matricial en salud mental. Se sugiere invertir en Atención Primaria a través de la formación y el apoyo a estos equipos. Conclusión e implicaciones para la práctica la agenda de promoción de la salud y prevención del abuso de drogas es urgente y debe ser incluida en la estructuración de políticas públicas y prácticas en redes.
Abstract Objective to assess health promotion and drug use prevention strategies in the Psychosocial Care Network. Method this is a qualitative study based on empowerment evaluation, developed in 2017 in the Psychosocial Care Network of a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The interest groups were 42 workers and managers representing the municipal RAPS components. Participant observation techniques, interviews and Open Forum were used. Results it was assessed that health promotion and drug use prevention actions are precarious and require investments, constituting the mission of workers and managers. Primary care was identified as a difficulty due to weaknesses in public policies and lack of support from specialized services. As a potentiality, matrix support in mental health was listed. Investment in Primary Care is suggested through training and support for these teams. Conclusion and implications for practice health promotion and drug abuse prevention agenda are urgent and must be included in the structuring of public policies and practices within the networks.
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Humans , Drug Users , Qualitative ResearchABSTRACT
Resumo Objetivo identificar a prevalência de multimorbidade em pessoas idosas residentes na zona rural e os fatores sociodemográficos, comportamentais e clínico-terapêuticos associados. Método estudo transversal, realizado com idosos residentes na zona rural de Araçagi, Paraíba, Brasil, vinculados à Estratégia Saúde da Família e selecionados aleatoriamente. A variável dependente do estudo foi a multimorbidade, entendida como a presença de duas ou mais condições crônicas em um só indivíduo. Os dados foram coletados através de um questionário sociodemográfico e um formulário sobre problemas de saúde autorreferidos, abordando 32 condições. Na análise dos dados, utilizou-se a estatística univariada, bivariada e regressão de Poisson. Resultados participaram do estudo 360 idosos com prevalência de multimorbidade de 54,2% (IC95%: 49,0-59,3). Após regressão, identificou-se que sexo feminino (RP=1,16; IC95%: 1,09-1,25), idade ≥ 70 anos (RP=1,08; IC95%: 1,01-1,15), sobrepeso (RP=1,19; IC95%: 1,10-1,29), acesso a água tratada e encanada (RP=1,09; IC95%: 1,00-1,18), histórico de tabagismo (RP=1,10; IC95%: 1,03-1,17), não fazer uso de álcool (RP=1,13; IC95%: 1,05-1,22), dor crônica (RP=1,18; IC95%: 1,10-1,26), hospital como primeira opção de serviço de saúde (RP=1,12; IC95%: 1,03-1,21) e consulta médica no último ano (RP=1,19; IC95%: 1,11-1,27) eram fatores associados à multimorbidade. Conclusão o estudo revelou alta prevalência de multimorbidade e seus fatores associados. Por fim, torna-se viável o planejamento de medidas que melhorem a condição de saúde desses indivíduos e pensar em possibilidades de promover um envelhecimento saudável.
Abstract Objective to identify the prevalence of multimorbidity in elderly people living in rural areas and associated sociodemographic, behavioral and clinical-therapeutic factors. Method cross-sectional study, conducted with randomly selected elderly residents in the rural area of Araçagi, Paraíba, Brazil, linked to the Family Health Strategy. The dependent variable of the study was multimorbidity, understood as the presence of two or more chronic conditions in a single individual. Data were collected through a sociodemographic questionnaire and a form about self-reported health problems, addressing 32 conditions. Univariate and bivariate statistics and Poisson regression were used in the data analysis, considering significant when p-value <0.05. Results 360 elderly subjects participated in the study, with a 54.2% (95%CI: 49,0-59,3) prevalence of multimorbidity. After regression, it was identified that female gender (PR=1,16; 95%CI: 1,09-1,25), age ≥70 years (PR=1,08; 95%CI: 1,01-1,15), overweight (PR=1,19; 95%CI: 1,10-1,29), access to treated and piped water (PR=1,09; 95%CI: 1,00-1,18), smoking history (PR=1,10; 95%CI: 1,03-1,17), not using alcohol (PR=1,13; 95%CI: 1,05-1,22), chronic pain (PR=1,18; 95%CI: 1,10-1,26), hospital as first choice of health service (PR=1,12; 95%CI: 1,03-1,21) and medical consultation in the last year (PR=1,19; 95%CI: 1,11-1,27) were factors associated with multimorbidity. Conclusion the study revealed a high prevalence of multimorbidity and its associated factors. Finally, it becomes feasible to plan measures that improve the health condition of these individuals and think of possibilities to promote healthy aging.
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Resumo O mundo rural é um território de extrema importância para a sociedade como um todo; não obstante, tende ainda a ser visto como algo separado desta e, muitas vezes marginalizado em relação ao meio urbano. Além disso, é tido como um espaço atrasado, desatualizado e rústico em alguns contextos, como no brasileiro. A falta de acesso a bens sociais acaba por limitar as perspectivas da pessoa que vive nesse território, diminuindo sua autonomia e oportunidade de escolhas com relação à sua própria vida. Tanto no âmbito mundial quanto nacional, a terapia ocupacional, em suas diferentes subáreas, tem buscado contribuir para a resolução de problemáticas que envolvem contextos e sujeitos diversos que ocupam e vivem no meio rural. Assim, o objetivo primário deste estudo foi realizar uma revisão de escopo que abrangesse publicações nacionais e estrangeiras, procurando apreender, sistematizar e divulgar a produção científica na interface da terapia ocupacional com o mundo rural, analisando-a criticamente, de modo a perceber suas potencialidades e fragilidades, considerando as diversas ruralidades e contextos mundo afora. Foram encontrados resultados dos cinco continentes com dados necessários para essa sistematização e para uma síntese dessa produção. Tais resultados foram estudados, analisados e distribuídos em seis categorias configuradas a partir dos assuntos específicos abordados. Conclui-se que estudos relevantes foram realizados na interface terapia ocupacional-mundo rural, voltando-se a fatores que influenciam a atuação profissional nesses territórios, ao mesmo tempo em que propõem métodos, estratégias e programas de prática e formação para superar importantes desafios.
Abstract The rural world is a territory of extreme importance for society as a whole; nevertheless, it still tends to be seen as something separate from it and often marginalized in relation to the urban environment. In addition, it is seen as a backward, outdated and rustic space in some contexts, such as the Brazilian one. The lack of access to social goods ends up limiting the perspectives of people living in this territory, reducing their autonomy and opportunity to make choices about their own lives. Both worldwide and nationally, occupational therapy, in its different subareas, has sought to contribute to the resolution of problems involving different contexts and subjects who occupy and live in rural areas. Thus, the primary objective of this study was to carry out a scope review that covered national and foreign publications, seeking to apprehend, systematize and disseminate scientific production in the interface of occupational therapy with the rural world, critically analyzing it, in order to perceive its potential and weaknesses, considering the different ruralities and contexts around the world. Results from five continents were found with data necessary for this systematization and for a synthesis of this production. Such results were studied, analyzed and distributed in six categories configured from the specific subjects addressed. It is concluded that relevant studies were carried out in the occupational therapy-rural world interface, focusing on factors that influence professional performance in these territories, while proposing methods, strategies and practice, and training programs to overcome important challenges.
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Introducción: La violencia contra la mujer es un problema de salud pública en todo el mundo, que puede manifestarse de diversas formas según el contexto de la mujer. Objetivo: Comparar las manifestaciones de violencia contra la mujer en zonas urbanas y rurales del Perú. Métodos: Estudio analítico, transversal y retrospectivo basado en las bases de datos de la Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud Familiar del 2019. Se analizaron registros de 21 518 mujeres en edad reproductiva; se estimaron frecuencias ponderadas y no ponderadas, y se aplicó la prueba chi cuadrado (x2). Resultados: La prevalencia de violencia contra la mujer fue 57,7 %. En la violencia psicológica se halló que la pareja dé celos o moleste a la mujer (36,4 %), la humille delante de otras personas (18,5 %) y la amenace con irse de la casa/quitarle los hijos o ayuda económica (16,3 %) fueron más frecuentes en zonas urbanas (p < 0,001). En la violencia física, que la pareja golpee con el puño u otro objeto (17,3 %) y que la patee o arrastre (11,9 %) fue mayor en zonas rurales (p< 0,001). En la violencia sexual, 7,2 y 6 % de mujeres de zonas rurales y urbanas, respectivamente, fueron obligadas a tener relaciones sexuales (p = 0,049). Conclusiones: La violencia en cualquiera de sus tipos y la violencia psicológica demostraron ser más frecuentes entre las mujeres de zonas urbanas en comparación a las de zonas rurales.
Introduction: Violence against women is a public health problem worldwide, which can manifest in various ways depending on the context of the woman. Objective: To compare the manifestations of violence against women, in urban and rural areas of Peru. Methods: Analytical, cross-sectional and retrospective study based on the databases of the 2019 Demographic and Family Health Survey. The records of 21518 women of reproductive age were analyzed; weighted and unweighted frequencies were estimated, and the chi-square test (x2) was applied. Results: The prevalence of violence against women was 57.7%. In psychological violence, it was found that the partner incites jealousy or annoys the woman (36.4%), humiliated her in front of other people (18.5%) and threatened to leave home / take away her children or help economic (16.3%) were more frequent in urban areas (p < 0.001). In physical violence, partner hitting with a fist or another object (17.3 %) and kicking or dragging (11.9%) was higher in rural areas (p < 0.001). In sexual violence, 7.2 and 6% of women in rural and urban areas, respectively, were forced to have sexual relations (p = 0.049). Conclusions: Violence in any of its types; and, only psychological violence proved to be more frequent among women in urban areas compared to those in rural areas.
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Background:Snakebites are a very serious issue that affects people all around the world. The world health organization (WHO) has recently classified snake bites as one of the neglected tropical diseases.Methods:It was an observational, prospective and cross-sectional study conducted at the department of general medicine, (Rajendra institute of medical sciences, Ranchi). A total of 60 patients suffering with first time snakebite were selected for this study by using a purposive sampling technique. Demographic data of the 60 selected cases were recorded in pre-designed standard study forms by means of structured personal interview of patients and attendants after taking informed consent.Results:The mean age � standard deviation of participants� age was 37.35�.123.There were 61.7% tribal people and 38.3% non-tribal people. Out of 60 cases included in this study, 93 % were from rural area and only 7% belonged to urban areas. The sociodemographic analysis showed that 93% patients were belonging to lower socioeconomicstatus and 7% were belonging to middle socioeconomic statusConclusions:The present study concluded that majority of the snakebite fresh cases in Jharkhand belonged to male gender. Majority of cases fell in the age range of 16-48 years, majority of casesbelonged to tribal community and rural areas.
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Resumen La eclampsia es un síndrome relativamente raro e impredecible de la enfermedad hipertensiva inducida por el embarazo, caracterizado por un estado convulsivo tónico-clónico que puede o no cursar con hipertensión previa o daño orgánico. Complica aproximadamente 3 de cada 1,000 embarazos, con alta incidencia en pacientes de zonas rurales y bajo nivel socioeconómico, mujeres con preeclampsia, primigestas adolescentes y multíparas mayores de 35 años de edad. Presentamos el reporte de 6 casos de eclampsia que sucedieron en un hospital rural del estado de Chiapas, ubicado en el corazón de la Selva Lacandona. La mayoría fueron primigestas adolescentes en trabajo de parto, quienes rebasaban las 40 semanas de gestación. Todas fueron manejadas con medidas de soporte y neuroprotección con sulfato de magnesio, 5 de ellas fueron referidas a segundo nivel a la unidad de cuidados intensivos para recibir una atención integral, con un tiempo promedio de estancia de 2 días. Ninguna presentó un nuevo cuadro convulsivo. No se registraron resultados perinatales adversos ni muerte materna. El síndrome preeclampsia-eclampsia es un problema de alto impacto en el embarazo y un reto para los 3 niveles de atención, pero sobre todo para la atención en el medio rural y zonas indígenas de todo México, ya que, debido a costumbres arraigadas, las pacientes omiten el control prenatal, además de habitar en lugares con difícil acceso a hospitales o clínicas.
Abstract Eclampsia is a relatively rare and unpredictable syndrome of pregnancy-induced hypertensive disease, characterized by a tonic-clonic seizure state which may or may not present hypertension or end-organ damage. It complicates approximately 3 out of 1000 pregnancies, with a high incidence in patients of low socioeconomic status and rural areas, women with pre-eclampsia, primiparous teen or multiparous women over 35 years old. We present the report of 6 cases of eclampsia that occurred in a first level rural hospital of attention in the state of Chiapas, located in the heart of the Lacandon Jungle. Most of them occurred in primiparous teen patients during labor, which exceeded 40 weeks of gestation. All were promptly managed with support measures and magnesium sulfate neuroprotection, 5 of them referred to the second level of the intensive care unit for more comprehensive care, the average length of stay was 2 days. No one presented a new seizure. No adverse perinatal outcomes or maternal death were recorded. The pre-eclampsia-eclampsia syndrome is a problem with a high impact on pregnancy and a challenge for all three levels of care, but especially for care in rural areas and indigenous areas throughout Mexico, since, due to entrenched customs, patients omit prenatal control, in addition to living in places with difficult access to hospitals or clinics.
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Resumo Este estudo visa descrever o uso de medicamentos prescritos e não prescritos e fatores associados entre adolescentes residentes em comunidades rurais, quilombolas e não quilombolas, do interior da Bahia, Brasil. Trata-se de um inquérito populacional com 390 adolescentes entre 10 e 19 anos de idade, realizado em 2015. Foram estimadas prevalências e odds ratio para uso de medicamentos prescritos e não prescritos, e análise múltipla foi conduzida por Regressão Logística Multinomial. Entre os entrevistados, 13,6% fez uso apenas de medicamentos prescritos e 14,4% fez uso apenas de medicamentos não prescritos. Os quilombolas demonstraram uma maior diversidade de especialidades farmacêuticas utilizadas. A baixa prevalência no uso de medicamentos nos dois grupos de adolescentes sugere um menor acesso a esses produtos. Apesar disso, observou-se a utilização irracional de medicamentos, principalmente como automedicação. Os adolescentes quilombolas, mesmo dentro da área de abrangência das outras comunidades, apresentaram diferentes fatores associados quando comparado ao grupo não quilombola: a presença de dor de dente nos últimos 6 meses e procurar o mesmo serviço de saúde aumentaram o uso de medicamentos prescritos.
Abstract This study aims to describe the use of prescribed and non-prescribed medications and associated factors among adolescents living in rural, quilombolas and non-quilombolas communities in the interior of Bahia, Brazil. This is a population-based survey with 390 adolescents between 10 and 19 years old in 2015. Prevalence and odds ratio for use of prescribed and non-prescribed medication, and multiple analysis was conducted by Multinomial Logistic Regression. Among the interviewees, 13.6% used only prescribed medications and 14.4% only used non-prescribed medications. Quilombolas demonstrated a greater diversity of pharmaceutical specialties used. The low prevalence of medication use in both groups of adolescents suggests less access to these products. Despite this, it was observed the irrational use of medication, mainly as self-medication. Quilombola adolescents, although they belong to the same area of coverage of other communities, presented different associated factors when compared to the non-quilombola group: the presence of toothache in the last 6 months and have had a regular source of care increased the use of prescribed medications.
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Humans , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Rural Population , Environment , Socioeconomic Factors , Brazil/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional StudiesABSTRACT
Aims: Despite all efforts made globally by governments of various nations and all concerned agencies through preventative measures, quick testing, isolation, shutting down of societies and economy, the virus still succeeded in spreading through communities perhaps due to the wrong perspective, in addition to surveillance, prevention and management challenges. This study evaluated the perception and practices of covid-19 in rural areas of southeastern Nigeria. Study Design: The study adopted a community-based cross-sectional survey design that investigated awareness, perspective, surveillance challenges, prevention, management and economic impact in rural settlement areas of south-east, Nigeria. Place and duration of study: This study was be conducted in rural settlement areas of south-east Nigeria (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo states). February � April, 2021. Methodology: Data was collected by the use of the questionnaire. Five hundred copies were administered per state. Results: Most participants (2464, 98.6%) heard first of COVID-19 through radio/television (1409, 56.3%), social media (539, 21.5%) and their friends/relatives (418, 16.7%); 1896 (75.8%) believed in the existence of COVID-19 infection. However, the majority in Ebonyi state (309, 61.8%) had their disbelief on the existence of COVID-19. Participants confirmed having knowledge of COVID-19 testing (2319, 92.8%) and isolation centers (2299, 92.0%), however, a major challenge was lack of (1698, 67.9%) or no awareness (550, 22.0%) of masses testing centre in their areas. A few individuals (392, 15.7%) reported having experienced one or two COVID-19 symptoms about 3 months ago. Knowledge on how to prevent contracting COVID-19 is relatively high (66.7%) among the respondents. COVID-19 induced economic burden amongst residents were mainly as a result of the imposition of lockdown to movements and businesses (1098, 43.9%), disruption of studies (959, 38.4%), increased hunger (950, 38.0%), high expenditure (894, 35.8%) and loss of job/income (816, 32.6%). Conclusion: It is concluded that the majority of the people in southeast Nigeria are aware of the possible existence of Covid-19 in their area.
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A educação médica passou por transformações constantes ao longo da História e no Brasil assume características específicas. Recentemente, entre outros aspectos, têm-se debatido sobre a importância da variedade de cenários de ensino e de uma abordagem integral e generalista para o desenho de um perfil de egresso mais próximo às necessidades de saúde da população. Este estudo apresenta uma avaliação qualitativa e quantitativa da experiência de acadêmicos de Medicina, professores e profissionais de saúde envolvidos no internato médico rural em Medicina de Família e Comunidade da Universidade de Caxias do Sul, estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Perfis dos participantes, motivadores de estágio, influências sobre opções de trabalho futuro, impacto nas equipes de saúde e aspectos positivos e negativos da experiência são apresentados e discutidos à luz da literatura internacional no tema. O internato rural aparece como uma experiência positiva na formação médica, com potencial agregador qualitativo para os envolvidos e influência na opção futura de trabalho, ajudando a reduzir a defasagem de recursos humanos em áreas rurais. O diálogo entre as comunidades, equipes de saúde, universidade e gestores locais é essencial para a superação dos desafios cotidianos e para a manutenção das atividades, assim como o suporte institucional aos alunos e qualificação do corpo docente. Sugestões de futuras linhas de pesquisa na área são apresentadas.
Medical education has undergone constant transformations throughout history and in Brazil it takes on specific characteristics. Recently, among other aspects, there has been debate about the importance of the variety of teaching scenarios and of an integral and generalist approach to the design of an egress profile closer to the population's health needs. This study presents a qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the experience of medical students, professors and health professionals involved in the rural medical internship in Family and Community Medicine at the Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. Profile of participants, internship motivators, influences on work options future, impact on health teams and positive and negative aspects of the experience are presented and discussed in the light of international literature on the subject. The rural internship appears as a positive experience in medical training, with qualitative aggregating potential for those involved and influence on the future work option, helping to reduce the gap in human resources in rural areas. Dialogue between communities, health teams, universities and local managers is essential to overcome daily challenges and to maintain activities, as well as institutional support for students and qualification of the teaching staff. Suggestions for future lines of research in the area are presented.
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Humans , Male , Female , Health , Family Practice , Health Policy , Internship and Residency , Rural Areas , Health Personnel , Community Medicine , Education, Medical , Faculty , Population HealthABSTRACT
Objective To analyze the spatial distribution characteristics of tuberculosis in rural areas of Nanning City from 2010 to 2018, and explore the clustering areas, and to provide evidence for tuberculosis prevention and treatment. Methods The database of tuberculosis epidemics in rural areas of Nanning City from 2010 to 2018 was established by ArcGIS 10.8. The spatial distribution map was drawn, and global autocorrelation, local autocorrelation and hotspot analysis were conducted. Results The spatial distribution map of the average annual reported incidence rates in rural areas of Nanning from 2010 to 2018 showed that the towns with high average annual incidence rates were Jinchai Town and Yangqiao Town. Global autocorrelation analysis showed that the Moran's I index from 2010 to 2018 was 0.18 (Z=2.33, P=0.02), suggesting that tuberculosis in rural areas of Nanning had spatial clustering in the regional distribution. Local autocorrelation analysis showed that tuberculosis in rural areas of Nanning had high-high clustering, low-low clustering, high-low clustering and low-high clustering patterns. Among them, Jinchai Town and Lidang Yao Township were high-high clustering areas. Litang Town, Xinfu Town and Taoxu Town were low-low clustering areas. Local hotspot analysis showed that “hotspot” areas included Jinchai Town, Yangqiao Town and Lidang Yao Township. Conclusion There is a spatial clustering of tuberculosis epidemics in rural areas of Nanning. The high-incidence areas include Jinchai Town, Yangqiao Town and Lidang Yao Township, and the low-incidence areas include Litang Town, Xinfu Town and Taoxu Town.
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Objective To understand the hygienic status of rural drinking water quality in Liuzhou City from 2018 to 2020, and to provide basic data for the government to formulate relevant policies. Methods The monitoring data of rural drinking water from 2018 to 2020 in Liuzhou City was collected and statistically analyzed. Results A total of 1 877 rural drinking water samples were collected from 2018-2020. The total qualification rate of the monitored samples was 69.26% (1 300/1 877). By chi-square test, the qualification rate of the water samples in different years showed an upward trend (χ2=39.548，P=0.000). The qualification rate in dry season (63.59%) was significantly lower than that in flood season (75.11%)(χ2=29.240，P=0.000). The qualification rate of microbiological indicators (71.12%) was obviously lower than that of other indicators, and the difference was statistically significant (χ2=1.062，P=0.000). The qualification rate of finished water (69.44%) was slightly higher than that of tap water, but the difference was not statistically significant (χ2=0.037，P=0.848). Conclusion Microbial contamination is the main hygienic problem in rural drinking water quality in Liuzhou area, which should be paid attention to by relevant authorities.
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Objective To analyze the differences in the incidence of malignant tumors among urban and rural residents in Shenyang from 2013 to 2018. Methods From 2013 to 2018, the incidence data of malignant tumors of residents with household registration from national cancer surveillance sites in Shenyang urban area and rural Kangping and Faku counties were extracted. Crude incidence rate, age-standardized rate (standardized rate by Chinese population, standardized rate by world population), age specific incidence rate, cumulative incidence rate (0-74 years old), and truncated incidence rate (35-64 years old) were respectively calculated. SPSS23.0 software was used to carry out chi square test for the incidence of disease in urban and rural areas and in different age groups. Joinpoint 3.5.3 software was used to analyze the incidence trend in urban and rural areas. Results From 2013 to 2018, the age-standardized rate of cancer incidence by Chinese population（2000）and the cumulative rate of 0-74 years old in urban residents of Shenyang City were 199.85/105 and 22.21%, respectively, which were higher than those in rural residents, 172.84/105 and 19.85%, respectively. The incidence rate of cancer in males and females in urban area was higher than that in rural areas (χ2=262.47，χ2=103.83, P<0.05). The incidence rates in urban males and females and in rural females all showed an increasing trend in the past 6 years (APC=3.06%, APC=4.03%，APC=3.28% , P<0.05). The top five malignant tumors of urban males were lung cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, gastric cancer and bladder cancer, while the top five malignant tumors of rural males were lung cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, gastric cancer and colorectal cancer, respectively. The top five malignant tumors of urban women were breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer and cervical cancer, while the malignant tumors of rural women were lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical cancer and liver cancer, respectively. Conclusion From 2013 to 2018, the incidence of malignant tumor in urban residents in Shenyang is higher than that in rural areas. The incidence rates of urban males and females and rural females have showed an upward trend year by year in the past 6 years. There is a large difference in the order of tumor incidence between urban and rural men and women.
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SUMMARY: Prevention and correction of overweight in children and adolescents is also very important for many reasons. According to previous research, the problem tends to vary according to sex, and different ages and the lifestyle in rural and urban areas has changed drastically in recent years and decades. Regarding the above-mentioned, the main goal of this research was to determine the nutritional status of young school children in urban and rural areas of Montenegro in relation to sex and age. The sample in this research has consisted of children aged 6 and 9 (younger school age). The total sample in this research is 800 male and female children who belong to the urban and rural areas of Montenegro. The sample of variables used in this study was: body mass index-percentile values (BMI), and waist circumference and body height ratio (WHtR) which were used as indicators to assess nutritional status. Based on obtained results it could be generally concluded that there are no statistically significant differences in nutritional status between primary school children from urban and rural areas of Montenegro, which is the opposite of what was expected based on previous research, but also which is very important since all subjects in the future can be treated as homogeneous groups when it comes to the impact of environment and lifestyle on the nutrition status of younger school children. On the other hand, it is important to emphasize that the main limitation of this research is that measurements were carried out in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recommendation could be that after the end of the pandemic, special "COVID teams" should be formed, which would consist of experts from various fields of physical culture, sports, and medicine, all with the aim of influencing possible problems with nutritional status and physical activity of young school children caused by a pandemic.
RESUMEN: La prevención y corrección del sobrepeso en niños y adolescentes es muy importante por muchas razones. Según investigaciones previas, el problema tiende a variar según el sexo, las diferentes edades y el estilo de vida en las zonas rurales y urbanas ha cambiado drásticamente en los últimos años y décadas. Con respecto a lo mencionado anteriormente, el objetivo principal de esta investigación fue determinar el estado nutricional de los niños pequeños en edad escolar en áreas urbanas y rurales de Montenegro en relación con el sexo y la edad. La muestra en esta investigación ha estado compuesta por niños de 6 y 9 años (menor edad escolar). La muestra total en esta investigación fue de 800 niños y niñas que pertenecían a las zonas urbanas y rurales de Montenegro. La muestra de variables utilizadas en este estudio fue: índice de masa corporal-valores percentiles (IMC), circunferencia de la cintura y relación talla corporal (RCCE), los cuales se utilizaron como indicadores para evaluar el estado nutricional. Sobre la base de los resultados obtenidos, se pudo concluir en general que no existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el estado nutricional entre los niños de primaria de las zonas urbanas y rurales de Montenegro, que es lo contrario de lo que se esperaba en base a investigaciones anteriores, pero que también es muy importante, ya que todos los temas en el futuro pueden ser tratados como grupos homogéneos en lo que respecta al impacto del medio ambiente y el estilo de vida en el estado nutricional de los niños en edad escolar más pequeños. Por otro lado, es importante recalcar que la principal limitación de esta investigación fue que las mediciones se realizaron en plena pandemia de COVID-19, y la recomendación podría ser que luego de finalizada la pandemia, equipos especiales "COVID", que estaría integrado por expertos de diversas áreas de la cultura física, el deporte y la medicina, todo ello con el objetivo de incidir en los posibles problemas del estado nutricional y de actividad física de los jóvenes escolares provocados por una pandemia.
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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Nutritional Status , COVID-19 , Rural Areas , Sex Factors , Cross-Sectional Studies , Age Factors , Urban Area , Montenegro , PandemicsABSTRACT
Objetivo: descrever as situações de violência no cotidiano de pessoas com deficiência que vivem em contexto rural. Método: estudo transversal com 44 pessoas do Sul do Brasil com deficiência, mediante aplicação de questionário. Os dados foram analisados sob frequência relativa com comparação entre grupos e nível de significância menor que 5%. Resultados: revelaram que 43% dos participantes vivenciaram algum tipo de violência, 63% eram homens, 79% brancos e 79% com deficiência física. Dentre as violências, 68% sofreram psicológica e 58% física. Os tipos de violência foram: insulto, ameaça e empurrões. Conclusão: devido à culpa e ao medo, as pessoas com deficiência que viviam em contexto rural, na maioria das vezes, não buscaram ajuda.
Objetivo: describir las situaciones de violencia en la vida diaria de personas con discapacidades que viven en zonas rurales. Método: estudio transversal realizado por medio de un cuestionario que fue respondido por 44 personas con discapacidades del sur de Brasil. Los datos se analizaron de acuerdo con la frecuencia relativa y se realizó una comparación entre grupos con nivel de significancia inferior al 5%. Resultados: se reveló que el 43% de los participantes sufrió algún tipo de violencia, el 63% eran hombres, el 79% de raza blanca y el 79% tenía discapacidades físicas. Además, el 68% padeció violencia psicológica y el 58%, física. Los tipos de violencia fueron los siguientes: insultos, amenazas y empujones. Conclusión: en la mayoría de los casos, los participantes no buscaron ayuda, especialmente por culpa o miedo.
Objective: to describe the situations of violence in the everyday life of people with disabilities living in the rural context. Method: a cross-sectional study conducted by applying a questionnaire answered by 44 individuals with disabilities from southern Brazil. The data were analyzed according to relative frequency with a comparison between groups and significance level below 5%. Results: it was revealed that 43% of the participants were victims of some type of violence, 63% were male, 79% were white-skinned, and 79% had some physical disability. Psychological and physical violence was reported in 68% and 58% of the cases, respectively. The types of violence were as follows: insults, threats and jostling. Conclusion: out of fear and guilt, the people with disabilities living in the rural context did not seek help most of the times.