Cuidado em saúde mental com gestantes usuárias de crack / Mental health care with pregnant crack users / Cuidadode salud mental con mujeres embarazadas que utilizan crack

Neste manuscrito, apresentamos uma pesquisa cujo objetivo foi o de compreender como vem sendo produzidas as práticas de cuidado às gestantes usuárias de crack nos serviços de saúde de um município do interior do Rio Grande do Sul. Este estudo de abordagem qualitativa, foi realizado junto a dois serviços públicos, o Programa de Redução de Danos (PRD) e o Centro de Atenção Psicossocial para Álcool e outras Drogas (CAPSad III), com cinco mulheres voluntárias para a pesquisa. As histórias de vida foram reconstruídas a partir de suas narrativas e também de profissionais da saúde que proveram algum tipo de cuidado às participantes. Após a exposição das histórias, refletimos sobre três pistas importantes para pensarmos as práticas de cuidado às gestantes usuárias de crack: saúde mental, uso de drogas e interseccionalidade; direitos humanos, hierarquias reprodutivas e concepções de maternidade; e as práticas de cuidado em saúde. Observamos que as concepções dos profissionais acerca da maternidade direcionam as práticas de cuidado em saúde, caracterizando-se como um cuidado no espectro da saúde materno-infantil, e não um cuidado direcionado à saúde da mulher. Conhecer as demandas de cuidado dessas mulheres é essencial para que possamos pensar em práticas de saúde pautadas pela clínica ampliada. (AU)

In this manuscript, we present a research whose objective was to understand how the practicesof care to the pregnant women users of crack have been being produced in the services of health in a town of Rio Grande do Sul. This study of qualitative approach it was developed jointly to two public services, the Program of Reduction of Harms (PRH) andPsychosocial Care Centers Alcohol and other Drugs (CAPSad), with five voluntary women for the research. The life histories were rebuilt starting from their narratives and also of health's professionals that provided some care to the participants.After exposing the stories, we reflected on three important clues to think about care practices for pregnant women who use crack: mental health, drug use and intersectionality; human rights, reproductive hierarchies and conceptions of motherhood; and health care practices. We observed that the professionals' conceptions about maternity guide health care practices, characterized as care in the spectrum of maternal and child health, and not care directed at women's health.Knowing the care demands of these women is essential for us to think about health practices guided by the expanded clinic. (AU)

En este manuscrito presentamos una investigación cuyoobjetivo fue comprender cómo se ha producidolas prácticas de atención a las embarazadas usuarias de crack en los servicios de salud de una ciudad del interior de Rio Grande do Sul. Este estudio cualitativo se realizó con dos servicios públicos, el Programa de Reducción de Daños (PRD) y el Centro de Atención Psicosocial de Alcohol y Otras Drogas (CAPSad III), con cinco mujeres voluntarias para la investigación. Las historias de vida fueron reconstruidas a partir de sus narrativas y también de profesionalesde la salud que brindaron algún tipo de atención a los participantes. Luego de exponer las historias, reflexionamos sobre tres claves importantes para pensar en las prácticas de cuidado de las embarazadas que consumen crack: salud mental, consumo de drogas y interseccionalidad; derechos humanos, jerarquías reproductivas y concepciones de la maternidad; y prácticas de atención de la salud.Observamos que las concepciones de los profesionales sobre la maternidad orientan las prácticas de atención de la salud, caracterizadas como cuidados en el espectro de la salud maternoinfantil, y no cuidados dirigidos a la salud de la mujer. Conocer las demandas de atención de estas mujeres es fundamental para que pensemos en las prácticas de salud guiadas por la clínica ampliada. (AU)

Multimorbidade em idosos: prevalência, padrões de ocorrência e utilização de serviços de saúde na cidade de São Paulo, Brasil / Multimorbidity in the elderly: prevalence, patterns of occurrence, and use of health services in São Paulo, Brazil

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a multimorbidade em idosos em função de sua prevalência, padrões de ocorrência e utilização de serviços de saúde. Foi realizada uma pesquisa transversal, aninhada ao ISA-Capital, na cidade de São Paulo, com 1019 idosos com 60 anos ou mais. Os dados foram analisados com auxílio do Software Stata e os resultados apresentados em três artigos científicos. A prevalência de multimorbidade foi de 40% (IC95% 36,6 - 43,8), sendo maior nas mulheres (aRP= 1,95 [comparado com homens]; IC95% 1,58 - 2,40), nos indivíduos com 75 anos ou mais (aRP=1,25 [comparado com indivíduos de 60 a 64 anos]; IC95% 1,01 - 1,60), nos pretos (aRP= 1,28 [comparado com brancos]; IC95% 1,04 -1,59), nas pessoas de alta renda (aRP=1,27 [comparado com baixa renda]; IC95% 1,09 - 1,50) e nos exfumantes (aRP=1,30 [comparado com quem nunca fumou]; IC95% 1,05 - 1,60), e menor nos que se declararam fumantes (aRP=0,72 [comparado com quem nunca fumou]; IC95% 1,09 - 1,50). Os padrões mais comuns de ocorrência da multimorbidade foram as díades hipertensão arterial sistêmica /diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (18,3%; IC95% 15,9 - 20,7; p<0,001), hipertensão arterial sistêmica/ artrite e reumatismo (15,4%; IC95% 13,1 - 17,6; p=0,008), hipertensão arterial sistêmica/ osteoporose (9,2%; IC95% 7,4 - 10,9; p=0,258); e, artrite e reumatismo/osteoporose (7,8%; IC95% 6,1 - 9,5; p<0,001). Sobre utilização de serviços, a taxa de idosos multimórbidos aumentou em todos os recortes considerados, a patamares de 35% naqueles que foram a um serviço de saúde uma ou mais vezes nos últimos 30 dias (aRP= 1,35 [comparado nenhuma vez]; IC95% 1,15 - 1,59), 28% em indivíduos com histórico de hospitalização em uma ou mais oportunidades em 12 meses (aRP=1,28 [comparado ausência de histórico de hospitalização]; IC95% 1,05 - 1,58), 20% em quem reportou cobertura por algum plano de saúde (aRP=1,20 [comparado com não coberto]; IC95% 1,02 - 1,42) e 24% em quem informou ter um equipamento de saúde como referência para atendimento (aRP=1,24 [comparado com quem não possui]; IC95% 1,01 - 1,53). Em conclusão, a prevalência de multimorbidade foi inferior a reportada na maioria dos estudos revisados, mas houve consistência sobre a sua associação com sexo, idade, cor da pele, tabagismo e nível socioeconômico. Ademais, embora com agrupamentos em torno de afecções cardiovasculares, metabólicas e músculo-esqueléticas, tal como a literatura revisada, os padrões mais comuns de ocorrência foram substancialmente diferentes dos já reportados. A maior frequência de utilização de serviços de saúde, assim como as maiores taxas de hospitalização, em indivíduos multimórbidos, foram achados consistentes com outras pesquisas, apontando para grandes desafios para os sistemas de saúde, sobretudo no que se refere a integralidade da atenção e a coordenação do cuidado com base em serviços de atenção primária.

This study aimed to analyze multimorbidity in the elderly according to its prevalence, patterns of occurrence, and use of health services. A cross-sectional study was conducted, nested at ISA-Capital, in the city of São Paulo, with 1019 elderly people aged 60 years or more. The data were analyzed using the Stata Software and the results were presented in three scientific articles. The prevalence of multimorbidity was 40% (95%CI 36.6 - 43.8), being higher in women (PRa= 1.95 [compared to men]; 95%CI 1.58 - 2.40), in individuals aged 75 years or more (PRa = 1.25 [compared to individuals aged 60 to 64]; 95%CI 1.01 - 1.60.60), in blacks (PRa = 1.28 [compared to whites]; 95%CI 1.04 - 1.59), in high-income people (PRa =1.27 [compared to low income]; 95%CI 1.09 - 1.50) and in former smokers (Arp=1.30 [compared to those who never smoked]; 95%CI 1.05 - 1.60), and less in those who declared themselves smokers (PRa =0.72 [compared to those who never smoked]; 95%CI 1.09 - 1.50). The most common patterns of occurrence of multimorbidity were systemic hypertension /diabetes mellitus type 2 (18.3%; 95%CI 15.9 - 20.7; p<0.001), systemic arterial hypertension/ arthritis, and rheumatism (15.4%; 95%CI 13.1 - 17.6; p=0.008), systemic arterial hypertension/ osteoporosis (9.2%; 95%CI 7.4 - 10.9; p=0.258); and, arthritis and rheumatism/osteoporosis (7.8%; 95%CI 6.1 - 9.5; p<0.001). Concerning the use of services, the rate of multimorbid elderly increased in all scenarios considered, at levels of 35% in those who went to a health service once or more in the last 30 days (PRa = 1.35 [compared not once]; 95%CI 1.15 - 1.59), 28% in individuals with a history of hospitalization at one or more opportunities in 12 months (PRa =1.28 [compared to no history of hospitalization]; 95%CI 1.05 - 1.58), 20% in those who reported coverage by a healthplan (PRa =1.20 [compared to not covered]; 95%CI 1.02 - 1.42) and 24% in those who reported having health equipment as a reference for care (PRa =1.24 [compared to those who do not have it]; 95%CI 1.01 - 1.53). In conclusion, the prevalence of multimorbidity was lower than that reported in most of the reviewed studies, but there was consistency in its association with sex, age, skin color, smoking, and socioeconomic status. In addition, although there were clusters around cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal disorders, as in the reviewed literature, the most common patterns of occurrence were substantially different from those already reported. The higher frequency of use of health services, as well as the higher hospitalization rates in multimorphic individuals, were found to be consistent with other studies, pointing to major challenges for health systems, attention, and coordination of care based on primary care services.

Caracterización de la incidencia del cáncer de mama en un servicio público de salud chileno en el período 2006-2015 / Characterization of incidence rates of breast cancer in public health service, period 2006-2015

OBJETIVO: El cáncer de mama constituye la primera causa de muerte oncológica en mujeres chilenas. Las tasas de incidencia solo han sido estimadas según el registro 2003-2007. Nuestro objetivo fue estimar las tasas de incidencia en un período de 10 años en un servicio de salud y caracterizar dicha población. MÉTODO: Se calcularon las tasas de incidencia del período 2006-2015, por método directo, y se analizó la tendencia por Prais-Winsten. Se caracterizó la población según la edad y la etapa al diagnóstico. RESULTADOS: De 2862 casos, la tasa de incidencia estandarizada promedio fue de 66,6 por 100.000 mujeres. En el período hubo una tendencia al alza del diagnóstico de 0,63/100.000 anualmente (p = 0,5; intervalo de confianza del 95%: −1,73 a 2,99). La mayor tasa de incidencia bruta fue en el grupo de 70 y más años (154,8/100.000). El 49% correspondieron a casos diagnosticados de 50 a 69 años. El 56% se diagnosticó precozmente; la etapa I tuvo la más alta tasa (15,8/100.000). CONCLUSIONES: En este estudio, las tasas de incidencia son mayores que las reportadas en informes nacionales previos. El diagnóstico es mayoritariamente en etapas precoces, lo que difiere del resto de los países de la región. Nuestros datos pueden aportar a mejorar las políticas públicas.

OBJECTIVE: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Chilean women. Incidence rates have only been estimated based on population records (2003-2007). Our objective was to estimate the incidence rates in a 10-year period in a health service and portray in words this cohort. METHOD: Incidence rates were calculated between 2006-2015 by direct method and trends were analyzed with the Prais-Winsten model. The population was defined according to age and stage at diagnosis. RESULTS: Of a total of 2862 cases, the average incidence rate was 66.6 out of 100,000 women. Between 2006-2015, the trend rose in breast cancer diagnosis of 0.63/100,000 annually (p = 0.5; 95% confidence interval: −1.73, 2.99). The highest crude rate of incidence was in the group aged 70 and over (154.8/100,000). 49% correspond to cases diagnosed between 50 and 69 years. 56% were in early stages, stage I, being the most frequent (15.8/100,000). CONCLUSIONS: On this research the incidence rates were higher than the ones reported on previous national reports. Diagnosis is mostly in early stages which differs from other countries in the region, our data can help improve public health policies.

Determinación Social en México y su efecto ante la pandemia por Covid-19 / Social Determination in Mexico and its effect in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic

Este articulo nos ayuda a comprender la determinación social de la salud en la población mexicana y su vínculo con la vulnerabilidad frente a la pandemia por Covid 19, se desarrolló un recorrido socio histórico que abordó 5 categorías de análisis: escolaridad, pobreza, acceso a servicios de salud y servicios básicos de vivienda, todos estos campos de análisis nos ayudan a comprender la distribución asimétrica en la cual la población mexicana enfrento a la pandemia, una determinación social que nos ayuda a develar las escasas fuentes de bienestar social y la calidad de vida diferenciados entre las regiones del país, situación que en el contexto de la pandemia por Covid-19 amplió las brechas de letalidad por contagio entre las entidades en toda una República Mexicana que se ahogó entre sus propias decisiones histórico sociales.

This article helps us understand the social determination of health in the Mexican population and its link with vulnerability to the Covid 19 pandemic, a socio-historical journey was developed that addressed 5 categories of analysis: schooling, poverty, access to services health and basic housing services, all these fields of analysis help us to understand the asymmetric distribution in which the Mexican population faced the pandemic, a social determination that helps us to reveal the scarce sources of social welfare andquality of life differentiated between the regions of the country, a situation that in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic widened the lethality gaps due to contagion between entities in an entire Mexican Republic that drowned between its own historical social decisions.

La epidemiología, discurso y saber / Analysis of health systems as political systems

A partir de la segunda mitad del siglo XX, la dimensión del lenguaje y la palabra fue tomando un lugar central en las reflexiones filosóficas y políticas en diversos ámbitos (tanto en Europa como en América del norte y del sur). Entre ellos, en el campo de la medicina, tanto en su ejercicio clínico como en sus derivaciones de orden social: el campo de la salud pública, las intervenciones epidemiológicas, comunitarias, etc. Surgió una crítica a la hegemonía del pensamiento científico. Frente a eso, diversas propuestas desde otros campos del saberse fueron incorporando al debate en el campo teórico, y en el político. Un debate entre la ciencia y sus aplicaciones frente a otras perspectivas de saber. Eso dio lugar a diversas prácticas conocidas bajo diversos nombres: medicina social, nueva salud pública, anti psiquiatría, etc. (parte del desarrollo creciente del psicoanálisis se inscribe en este conjunto), todas ellas críticas con la hegemonía indiscutible hasta ese momento del positivismo científico, que se postulaba como el único saber válido .La perspectiva iniciada por Foucault, luego seguida por muchos otros pensadores e investigadores, abrió un cuestionamiento de esa hegemonía de las ciencias y una valoración de otras perspectivas de saber, no científicas, pero con una validez que se imponía en las prácticas sociales .El campo del saber, investigado mediante lo que denominó "arqueología del saber" analiza esa dialéctica, mediante la producción de una serie de teorías y conceptos precisos: discurso, enunciado, archivo, entre otros. Ciencia y saber aparecen entonces como prácticas diferenciadas, en una relación compleja y plena de controversias fundamentales. A todo ello se agrega la "genealogía del poder", una dimensión del poder y la política profundamente imbricada con el campo del saber, que permitió que los análisis de las prácticas se conmovieran y renovaran de forma radical. La propuesta foucaultiana concluye indagando en las posibilidades de lo que llama "saberes sometidos" de no ceder ante las explicaciones universalistas -propias de la ciencia-para dar cuenta de los procesos humanos. Propugna entonces un desarrollo de los discursos críticos, que frente a los saberes eruditos -propios de la ciencia y sus instituciones-puedan sostener la emergencia de un "saber histórico de las luchas".

Since the second half of the 20th century, the dimension of language and the word has been taking a central place in philosophical and political reflections in various fields (both in Europe and in North and South America). Among them, in the field of medicine, both in its clinical practice and in its social derivations: the field of public health, epidemiological and community interventions, etc. A criticism arose against the hegemony of scientific thought. In response to this, various proposals from other fields of knowledge were incorporated into the debate in the theoretical and political fields. A debate between science and its applications versus other perspectives of knowledge. This gave rise to various practices known under different names: social medicine, new public health, anti-psychiatry, etc. (part of the growing development of psychoanalysis is inscribed in this group), all of them critical of the undisputed hegemony up to that time of scientific positivism, which was postulated as the only valid knowledge.The perspective initiated by Foucault, then followed by many other thinkers and researchers, opened a questioning of this hegemony of the sciences and a valuation of other perspectives of knowledge, non-scientific, but with a validity that was imposed on social practices.The field of knowledge, investigated through what he called "archeology of knowledge", analyzes this dialectic through the production of a series of theories and precise concepts: discourse, enunciation, archive, among others. Science and knowledge appear then as differentiated practices, in a complex relationship full of fundamental controversies.To all this is added the "genealogy of power", a dimension of power and politics deeply intertwined with the field of knowledge, which allowed the analysis of practices to be radically moved and renewed.Foucault's proposal concludes with an inquiry into the possibilities of what he calls "subjected knowledges" of not yielding to universalist explanations -proper of science-in order to account for human processes. He then advocates a development of critical discourses, which, in the face of erudite knowledge ­proper to science and its institutions-can sustain the emergence of a "historical knowledge of struggles".

Caracterización del cáncer de mama de un servicio de salud pública del sur de Chile según edad, período 2005-2015 / Characterization of breast cancer of a public health service in southern Chile according to age, period 2005-2015

INTRODUCCIÓN: En Chile ha aumentado la morbilidad y mortalidad por el cáncer de mama (CaMa), y el Servicio de Salud de Talcahuano (SST) ha realizado acciones para pesquisarlo precozmente y cumplir con las garantías explícitas en salud (GES) OBJETIVO: Caracterizar los ingresos por CaMa del SST en el período 2005-2015. MÉTODO: Estudio transversal de 1.077 mujeres diagnosticadas con CaMa en la Unidad de Patología Mamaria (UPM) del SST. Variables: edad, tipo histológico, etapificación, tratamiento y cumplimiento de las GES. Análisis univariado y bivariado con suite estadística SPSS v25. RESULTADOS: Los casos aumentaron en todo el período de estudio, excepto en 2011. Concentrando el 35,5% en mujeres de ≥65 años. El carcinoma ductal invasor ascendió al 73,5% de los tipos histológicos, y 41,9% tenía un tamaño tumoral entre 2 y 5 cms. Las mujeres de 65 y más años presentan los porcentajes más altos en frecuencia y tamaño de tumor. El 78,6% ingresó en etapa 0 a IIB. Los tratamientos más frecuentes fueron: hormonoterapia (81,4%), radioterapia (80,1%), mastectomía parcial (69,4%), quimioterapia (56,3%) y disección axilar (55,7%). El cumplimiento de las garantías GES, es mayor en la confirmación diagnóstica (87%) que en el inicio de tratamiento (77,3%). CONCLUSIÓN: Ascendió sostenidamente el CaMa en el SST, excepto en 2011, quizás condicionado por el terremoto del año 2010. La mayoría de los ingresos lo hacen en etapas tempranas, en mujeres ≥50 años (especialmente en ≥65 más) y con tratamientos más conservadores. Existe un alto cumplimiento de las GES del CaMa en el SST.

INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer morbidity and mortality has increased in Chile, and the Talcahuano Health Service (THS) has taken measures for an early detection and complying with the country's Explicit Health Guarantees program (GES in Spanish). OBJECTIVE: To characterize admissions to the THS for breast cancer between 2005 and 2015. Methods: Cross-sectional study, consisting of 1077 women who had been diagnosed with breast cancer in the Mammary Pathologies Unit of the THS. Variables: age, histological type, staging, treatment, and GES compliance. Univariate and bivariate analysis, using SPSS v25. RESULTS: Cases increased every year but on 2011, with 35.5% of them being women aged 65 or older. Invasive ductal carcinoma accounted for 73.5% of the histological types, while 41.9% presented a tumor size of 2-5 cm. Women aged 65 and older showed the highest percentages in frequency and tumor size. 78.6% of cases were admitted while on stages 0 to IIB. Most frequent treatments were hormone therapy (81.4%), radiotherapy (80.1%), partial mastectomy (69.4%), chemotherapy (56.3%), and axillary dissection (55.7%). GES compliance was higher in the diagnosis stage (87.0%) than at the start of treatment (77.3%). CONCLUSION: Breast cancer rates have steadily increased in the THS but on 2011, which could be due to the 2010 Chile earthquake. Most admissions are women aged 50 or more (especially ≥ 65), on early stages, and under more traditional treatments. There is a high rate of GES compliance in this health service.

Com quem vou ao médico? Um estudo com homens da zona Sul de São Paulo / Who do I go to the doctor with? A study with men from the south of São Paulo / ¿Con quién voy al médico? Un estudio con hombres del sur de São Paulo

O objetivo do estudo foi conhecer com quem os homens comparecem aos serviços de saúde e quem seriam os acompanhantes. O cenário da pesquisa foi um ambulatório localizado na zona sul da cidade de São Paulo e contou com a participação de 51 indivíduos. Tratou-se de um estudo exploratório e descritivo, com abordagem quanti-qualitativa. A coleta dos dados foi feita por meio de um questionário semiestruturado. Os dados numéricos foram organizados em temas, agrupados em tabelas. As informações foram analisadas utilizando-se o método do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Os resultados mostraram que 65% dos homens comparecem sós ao serviço, 27% citaram a esposa, destacando a parceria existente, 4% mencionaram a mãe, denotando vínculo materno, e 4% declararam a presença dos filhos. Constata-se que os homens vêm assumindo o protagonismo nos seus cuidados. Mesmo diante de um trabalho incipiente, vislumbra-se uma possibilidade de mudança.(AU)

The aim of the study was to find out with whom men attend health services and who would be the companions. The research scenario was an outpatient clinic located in the south of the city of São Paulo and had the participation of 51 individuals. It was an exploratory and descriptive study, with a quantitative and qualitative approach. Data collection was performed using a semi-structured questionnaire. The numerical data were organized into themes, grouped in tables. The information was analyzed using the Collective Subject Discourse method. The results showed that 65% of men attend the service alone, 27% mentioned the wife, highlighting the existing partnership, 4% mentioned the mother, denoting a maternal bond, and 4% declared the presence of their children. It appears that men have assumed the leading role in their care. Even in the face of incipient work, there is a possibility of change.(AU)

El objetivo del estudio fue conocer con quiénes acuden los hombres a los servicios de salud y quiénes serían los acompañantes. El escenario de investigación fue un ambulatorio ubicado en el sur de la ciudad de São Paulo y contó con la participación de 51 personas. Fue un estudio exploratorio y descriptivo, con enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo. La recolección de datos se realizó mediante un cuestionario semiestructurado. Los datos numéricos se organizaron en temas, agrupados en tablas. La información se analizó mediante el método del Discurso Colectivo del Sujeto. Los resultados mostraron que el 65% de los hombres asisten solos al servicio, el 27% mencionó a la esposa, destacando la asociación existente, el 4% mencionó a la madre, denotando vínculo materno, y el 4% declaró la presencia de sus hijos. Parece que los hombres han asumido el papel principal en su cuidado. Incluso ante un trabajo incipiente, existe la posibilidad de cambio.(AU)

Fatores associados ao acesso precário aos serviços de saúde no Brasil / Factors associated with poor access to health services in Brazil

RESUMO: Objetivo: Analisar os fatores associados ao acesso precário aos serviços de saúde pela população brasileira de 19 anos ou mais. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo transversal, com base nos dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde, 2013, obtidos de uma amostragem complexa. O desfecho acesso precário foi definido como não ter conseguido atendimento na última vez que procurou e não ter tentado novo atendimento por falta de acessibilidade. Foi analisada a prevalência do acesso precário e sua associação com fatores socioeconômicos e de saúde, por meio do cálculo da razão de prevalências (RP) com intervalos de confiança de 95%. Aplicou-se, ainda, o modelo multivariado pela regressão de Poisson, com teste de Wald para estimação robusta. Resultados: Das 60.202 respostas válidas, 12.435 indivíduos enquadraram-se nos critérios do acesso precário. A prevalência do acesso precário foi de 18,1% (IC95% 16,8 - 19,4) e associou-se com os seguintes fatores: ter cor da pele preta/parda (RP = 1,2; IC95% 1,0 - 1,4); residir na região Norte (RP = 1,5; 1,3 - 1,9) e Nordeste (RP = 1,4; 1,2 - 1,6) em relação à região Sudeste; viver na zona rural (RP = 1,2; 1,1 - 1,4); ser fumante (RP = 1,2; 1,0 - 1,4); ter autoavaliação de saúde ruim/muito ruim (RP = 1,3; 1,1 - 1,6); não ter plano de saúde privado (RP = 2,3; 1,7 - 2,9). Conclusão: O acesso aos serviços de saúde ainda é precário para uma parcela considerável da população brasileira, com destaque para a população mais vulnerável.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To analyze factors associated with poor access to health services among the Brazilian population aged 19 years or older. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study based on data from the 2013 National Health Survey, obtained from a complex sample. The poor access outcome was defined as not having received care the last time the participant sought a health service and not seeking care again for lack of accessibility. We analyzed the prevalence of poor access and its association with socioeconomic and health factors by calculating prevalence ratios (PR) with 95% confidence intervals. We also used Poisson's multivariate regression model with the Wald test for robust estimation. Results: Out of the 60,202 valid responses, 12,435 individuals met the criteria for poor access. Poor access had a prevalence of 18.1% (95%CI 16.8 - 19.4) and was associated with the following factors: being black/multiracial (PR = 1.2; 95%CI 1.0 - 1.4); living in the North (PR = 1.5; 1.3 - 1.9) and Northeast (PR = 1.4; 1.2 - 1.6) regions compared to the Southeast region; living in a rural area (PR = 1.2; 1.1 - 1.4); being a smoker (PR = 1.2; 1.0 - 1.4); having poor/very poor self-rated health (PR = 1.3; 1.1 - 1.6); not having private health insurance (PR = 2.3; 1.7 - 2.9). Conclusion: Access to health services is still precarious for a considerable part of the Brazilian population, especially the most vulnerable groups.

Evaluación de la continuidad del cuidado brindado por médicos de atención primaria en un seguro de salud de un hospital universitario privado de Argentina / Evaluation of the continuity of care provided by primary care physicians in a private university hospital's health insurance scheme in Argentina

Antecedentes. La continuidad del cuidado (CoC) suele describir en qué medida los pacientes ven al mismo profesional a lo largo del tiempo. Constituye un elemento necesario para garantizar la longitudinalidad en la atención, elemento clave dela atención primaria y de la medicina familiar en particular, entendido como el cuidado centrado en la persona a lo largo del tiempo, independientemente del tipo de problema consultado. Esta ha sido vinculada con una serie de beneficios para los pacientes y algunos indicadores duros de utilización de servicios de salud, por ejemplo visitas a la central de emergencias(CE), internaciones hospitalarias y mortalidad. En Argentina y América Latina no habíamos podido identificar estudios que dieran cuenta del nivel local de CoC o de su impacto en la utilización de los servicios de salud. Objetivo. Cuantificar los niveles de CoC de los afiliados de un Seguro de Salud de un Hospital Universitario Privado y describir su asociación con la utilización de servicios de salud, tales como consultas a la CE e internaciones hospitalarias. Métodos. Estudio observacional, descriptivo, de cohorte retrospectiva; realizado sobre la totalidad de afiliados que hubieran realizado al menos dos consultas programadas con un médico de atención primaria entre 2015 y 2016.Las mediciones principales consistieron dos indicadores: el índice del proveedor usual de cuidados y el índice de continuidad del cuidado (UPC y COC, respectivamente, por sus iniciales en inglés) -cuyos valores oscilan entre 0 y 1, y se interpretan como: el paciente siempre fue atendido por diferentes médicos vs siempre por el mismo médico-y el recuento de visitas a la CE e internaciones hospitalarias. Resultados. Fueron identificados 112.062 pacientes con una mediana de edad de 59 (P5-P95;4 a 87) años. Las medianas(P5-P95) de los indicadores de continuidad, UPC y COC, fueron 0,66 (0,25 a 1) y 0,33 (0,04 a 1), respectivamente. Se observó una asociación inversa y estadísticamente significativa entre los indicadores de CoC y la cantidad de visitas a la CE, evidenciada por una razón de incidencia decreciente de consultas contra quintilos crecientes de COC (tomando como referencia el quintilo más bajo de continuidad). Esta asociación no pudo demostrarse para las internaciones. Conclusiones. Los niveles de CoC alcanzados y su impacto en la utilización de servicios de salud reflejan valores semejantes a los de otros estudios publicados fuera de nuestra región y podrían aportar elementos útiles para delinear estrategias tendientes a la mejora de la calidad de la atención médica. (AU)

Background. Continuity of care (CoC) usually describes the extent to which patients see the same professional over time. It is a necessary element to ensure continuity of care, a key element of primary care and family medicine, in particular, understood as person-centred care over time, regardless of the type of problem consulted. It has been linked to a series of benefits for patients as well as to hard indicators of health services utilization (e.g. emergency room [ER] visits, hospitalizations) and mortality. In Argentina and Latin America, we have not been able to identify studies that account for the local level of CoC and its impact. Objective. To quantify the CoC levels among members of a private university hospital's health insurance scheme and to describe its association with the use of health services, such as ER visits and hospitalizations. Methods. Observational, descriptive, retrospective cohort study; conducted on the total number of members who hadmade at least two schedurivled consultations with a primary care physician between 2015 and 2016.The main outcomes were two indicators: the usual provider continuity index and the continuity of care index (UPC and COC, respectively) -both range between 0 and 1, and are interpreted as: the patient was always treated by different doctorsvs. always by the same doctor- and the number of visits to the ER and hospitalizations. Results. A total of 112,062 patients with a median age of 59 (P5-P95, 4 to 87) years were identified. The median (P5-P95) of the continuity indicators, UPC and COC, was 0.66 (0.25 to 1) and 0.33 (0.04 to 1), respectively. A significant inverse association was observed between the CoC indicators and the number of ER visits, evidenced by adecreasing incidence rate of consultations versus increasing quintiles of CoC (taking the lowest quintile of continuity as a reference). This association was not observed for hospitalizations. Conclusions. The levels of CoC reached and their impact on the use of health services reflect similar values to those of other studies published outside our region and could provide useful elements for outlining strategies aimed at improvingthe quality of medical care. (AU)

Continuidad del cuidado / Continuity of care

El concepto de continuidad del cuidado (CoC) suele utilizarse para describir en qué medida los pacientes ven al mismo profesional a lo largo del tiempo, aunque más específicamente es un atributo o característica del proceso de atención de salud de un individuo en el que la calidad de la conexión y retroalimentación de los eventos que se suceden influyen en la experiencia final de sentirse cuidado. La CoC abarca diferentes dominios conceptuales: la continuidad de la información, de la relación y del manejo. Se han utilizado diferentes instrumentos de medición que pueden agruparse en herramientas elaboradas a partir de reportes de pacientes (como por ej., encuestas) o a partir de datos administrativos (como los indicadores de prestador usual de cuidados o el indicador de Bice y Boxerman). Existen también investigaciones que evaluaron el impacto sanitario de la CoC. Si bien muchas de ellas muestran gran heterogeneidad en cuanto a los indicadores y los desenlaces utilizados, se observa una tendencia clara que parece indicar que a mayor nivel de continuidad del cuidado, mejores resultados en salud. (AU)

The concept of continuity of care (CoC) is often used to describe the extent to which patients see the same professional over time, but more specifically it is an attribute or characteristic of an individual's health care process in which the quality of the connection and feedback of the events that follow influences the final experience of feeling cared for. CoC encompasses different conceptual domains: continuity of information, relationship, and management. Different measurement instruments have been used, which can be grouped into tools developed from patient reports (e.g. surveys) or from administrative data (e.g. usual caregiver indicators or the Bice & Boxerman indicator). There is also research that has assessed the health impact of CoC. While many of them show great heterogeneity in terms of the indicators and outcomes used, there is a clear trend that seems to indicate that the higher the level of continuity ofcare, the better the health outcomes. (AU)

Preocupaciones y demandas frente a COVID-19: Encuesta al personal de salud / Concerns and demands regarding COVID-19. Survey of health personnel

La pandemia por COVID-19 afectó la organización de los servicios de salud y tuvo consecuencias en los equipos de salud, según las condiciones laborales y de bioseguridad pre-existentes en cada institución. Durante la primera semana de abril de 2020 se realizó un estudio de corte transversal. El objetivo fue indagar acerca de las condiciones que determinan el clima organizacional: liderazgo, comunicación, recursos institucionales, cohesión/gestión de conflictos y capacitación; y cómo éstas eran percibidas por el personal de salud para hacer frente a la pandemia. Se realizaron 5670 encuestas a trabajadores/as y 50 entrevistas a informantes clave de los tres subsectores del sistema de salud (público, privado y de seguridad social). En las encuestas, el 72.9% fueron mujeres, el 51.4% médicos/as y el grupo etario predominante fue el de menores de 40 años. El 47.8% de los/as participantes refirió pluriempleo. En las entrevistas, el 52% fueron varones, el 60% médicos/ as, la edad media 44.8 años. Se estratificaron las dimensiones y se identificaron predictores independientes de percepción: edad, género, tipo de tareas, subsector y jurisdicción. La dimensión percibida con mayor frecuencia como inadecuada fue la de recursos institucionales y la disponibilidad de equipos de protección personal fue identificada como una de las principales preocupaciones. Surgieron demandas de estrategias de contención para el personal de salud y de comunicación institucional clara y uniforme. En conclusión, al momento del estudio el personal de salud percibía serios déficits en sus organizaciones respecto de las condiciones necesarias para enfrentar la pandemia, con diferencias entre subsectores del sistema.

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the organization of health services and had consequences for health teams, according to the pre-existing safety and working conditions. During the first week of April 2020, a cross sectional study was carried out with a qualitative-quantitative approach. The aim was to explore the conditions determining the organizational climate: leadership, communication, institutional resources, cohesion/conflict management, and training; and how these were perceived by health personnel to deal with the pandemic. A total of 5670 healthcare workers participated in an online survey and 50 were interviewed, from all subsectors of the Argentinean health system (public, private and union-health insurance); 72.9% were women, 51.4% were physicians, and the predominant age group was under 40 years. In the qualitative sample (interviews), 52% were men, 62% were physicians, and the average age was 44.8 years. The dimensions of the organizational climate were stratified and five independent predictors of perception of conditions were identified: age, gender, tasks performed, health system subsector, and jurisdiction. The condition most frequently perceived as inadequate were the inaccessibility of institutional resources and the access to personal protective equipment was a major concern. Claims included the need of institutional strategies to support healthcare workers and of a clear and uniform communication. In conclusion, at the time of the study, the health personnel perceived serious deficits in their organizations regarding the conditions necessary to confront COVID-19, with differences among subsectors of the health system.

Rapid Assessment of service delivery for NCDs during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Americas, 4 June 2020 / Informe de la evaluación rápida de la prestación de servicios para enfermedades no transmisibles durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en las Américas

This brief report presents a snapshot of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on NCD services in the Region of the Americas. It represents the views and perspectives of the national health authorities responsible for overseeing the governmental NCD programs during a period of 4 weeks in May 2020, at a time when the Region of the Americas was considered the epicenter of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

En este informe se presenta un panorama general del impacto que la pandemia de COVID-19 ha tenido en los servicios contra las enfermedades no transmisibles en la Región de las Américas, con datos obtenidos a lo largo de cuatro semanas en mayo del 2020, en un momento en el que se consideraba que la Región era el epicentro de la pandemia mundial de COVID-19.

A influência da Estratégia Saúde da Família no uso de serviços de saúde por adultos hipertensos no Brasil / The influence of the Family Health Strategy on hypertensive adults in health care use in Brazil

RESUMO: Introdução: A hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) tem elevada prevalência no Brasil e impactos no uso de serviços de saúde. Objetivo: Este estudo verificou a influência da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) no uso de serviços de saúde por adultos com idades igual ou superiores a 18 anos que referiram HAS na Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS) 2013. Métodos: Utilizou-se o método de escore de propensão (EP) para corrigir a falta de homogeneidade entre os grupos com HAS expostos ou não à ESF. Estimou-se o EP por meio de regressão logística binária, o qual refletiu a probabilidade condicional de receber o cadastro do domicílio na ESF segundo covariáveis socioeconômicas, demográficas, sanitárias e de saúde dos adultos e de suas famílias. Após se estimar o EP, utilizou-se o pareamento por estrato (estratificação) para se agrupar os adultos hipertensos em cinco estratos mutuamente excludentes. Foram estimados as prevalências e os intervalos de confiança a 95% de consultas médicas e internações hospitalares. Incorporaram-se os efeitos da amostragem complexa da PNS em todas as fases da análise. Resultados: Verificou-se que adultos hipertensos cadastrados na ESF tinham piores condições socioeconômicas, sanitárias e de saúde, mas semelhante prevalência de consultas médicas e de internação hospitalar aos adultos sem cadastro na ESF e com melhores condições de vida e saúde. A ESF atenuou desigualdades individuais e contextuais que impactam a saúde dos brasileiros ao favorecer o uso de serviços de saúde. Conclusão: A ESF pode favorecer o atendimento e controle da HAS no Brasil. Assim, deve receber investimentos que garantam sua efetividade.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) has a high prevalence in Brazil and impacts on the use of health services. Objective: This study verified the influence of the Family Health Strategy (FHS) on the use of health services by adults ≥ 18 years old who reported SAH in the National Health Survey (Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde - PNS) 2013. Methods: The Propensity Score (PS) method was used to correct the lack of homogeneity between the groups with SAH under exposed or not to the FHS. PS was estimated using binary logistic regression, which reflected the conditional probability of receiving the household register in the FHS according to socioeconomic, demographic and health covariates of adults and their families. After estimating the PS, the stratification was used to group hypertensive adults into five mutually exclusive strata (pairing them). Prevalence and confidence intervals at 95% were estimated of medical consultations and hospitalizations. The effects of the complex NHS sampling were incorporated into all phases of the analysis. Results: It was verified that hypertensive adults enrolled in FHS had worse socioeconomic, health and health conditions, but similar prevalence of medical consultations and hospitalizations to adults without a FHS registry and with better living and health conditions. The FHS has attenuated individual and contextual inequalities that impact the health of Brazilians by favoring the use of health services. Conclusion: The FHS can favor the care and control of SAH in Brazil. Thus, it must receive investments that guarantee its effectiveness.

Oportunidade de vinculação de pessoas vivendo com HIV em um serviço especializado de saúde, Belo Horizonte (MG) / Timely care linkage of people living with HIV in a reference health service, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

RESUMO: Introdução: A vinculação é um passo fundamental para o cuidado contínuo da infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV/aids), sendo essencial para proporcionar o acesso à terapia antirretroviral, bem como ao cuidado integral. Metodologia: Estudo transversal, com pessoas vivendo com HIV (PVHIV), idade ≥ 18 anos, vinculadas entre janeiro e dezembro de 2015, em um serviço de referência para assistência ambulatorial e hospitalar especializada em HIV/aids em Belo Horizonte (MG). O tempo de vinculação foi definido como o tempo do diagnóstico até a vinculação ao serviço. Considerou-se vinculação oportuna quando esse tempo foi menor ou igual a 90 dias. Os dados foram coletados por meio de prontuários clínicos. Realizou-se análise de regressão logística com intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%). Resultados: Entre os 208 pacientes, a maioria era do sexo masculino (77,8%) com idade média de 39 anos. Cerca de 45% apresentaram condições definidoras de aids na vinculação. O tempo de vinculação apresentou média de 138 ± 397 dias, e a vinculação oportuna ocorreu para 76,9% dos pacientes. As variáveis associadas com a vinculação oportuna foram: ter idade ≥ 48 anos (odds ratio - OR = 8,50; IC95% 1,53 - 47,28), estar trabalhando (OR = 3,69; IC95% 1,33 - 10,25) no momento da vinculação e apresentar contagem de linfócitos T CD4 (LT CD4+) ≤ 200 células/mm3 no momento do diagnóstico de HIV (OR = 4,84; IC95% 1,54 - 15,18). Observou-se proporção importante de vinculação oportuna entre as PVHA, porém com diagnóstico tardio. Conclusão: Intervenções devem ser direcionadas para pessoas mais jovens e com maior contagem de LT CD4+, visando uma melhor prestação de cuidados contínuos em HIV.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Linkage is a critical step in the ongoing care of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV/aids) infection and is essential for providing access to antiretroviral therapy, as well as comprehensive care. Methodology: Cross-sectional study on people living with HIV (PLHIV), aged ≥ 18 years old, linked between January and December 2015, in a referral service for outpatient and hospital care specialized in HIV/AIDS in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Linkage time was defined as the time from diagnosis to service linkage. Timely care linkage was considered when this time was ≤ 90 days. Data were collected through clinical records. A logistic regression analysis with a confidence interval of 95% (95%CI) was performed. Results: Among 208 patients, most of them were males (77.8%) with a mean age of 39 years. About 45% presented AIDS-defining conditions at the moment of linkage. Linkage time presented a mean of 138 ± 397 days. And timely linkage occurred for 76.9% of the patients. The variables associated with timely care linkage were: age ≥ 48 years (odds ratio - OR = 8.50; 95%CI 1.53 - 47.28), currently working (OR = 3.69; 95%CI 1.33 - 10.25) at the time of linkage, and present CD4+ T lymphocyte count (CD4+ T) ≤ 200 cells/mm3 at the time of HIV diagnosis (OR = 4.84; 95%CI 1.54 - 15.18). There was an important proportion of timely care linkage among PLHIV, but with late diagnosis. Conclusion: Interventions should be targeted at younger people with higher CD4+ T lymphocyte counts, in order to better provide continuous HIV care.

Salud sexual y reproductiva en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires: Situación y respuesta 2016-2018 / Sexual and reproductive health in the City of Buenos Aires: Situation and response 2016-2018

El sistema público de salud de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires viene desarrollando distintas acciones orientadas a la salud sexual y reproductiva así como a la prevención y asistencia del VIH y otras ITS. En el presente informe la Coordinación Salud Sexual, Sida e ITS, del Ministerio de Salud del Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires detalla distintas actividades realizadas en el área de salud sexual y reproductiva, el panorama de la situación actual, y las acciones desarrolladas para darle respuesta: marco legal de los derechos sexuales y reproductivos; equipos, recursos técnicos y servicios disponibles; y la utilización de estos servicios por parte de la población. El informe se basa en cuatro dimensiones de análisis: Determinantes (aquellos elementos que dan cuenta del contexto en el que se desarrolla la respuesta), Población (indicadores que permiten caracterizar la población objetivo de la política pública, las personas a quienes el Programa tiene que dar respuesta), Acciones Programáticas (desarrollo institucional del Programa o la respuesta en salud sexual y reproductiva que da el sistema público de salud en sus diferentes niveles de implementación), y Utilización de Servicios (encuentro entre el sistema de salud- mediado por los equipos que trabajan en los establecimientos sanitarios- y las personas usuarias). Incluye un resumen de indicadores sobre situación y respuesta en salud sexual y reproductiva en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, y bibliografía.

Factores asociados a la no utilización de servicios de salud en inmigrantes venezolanos en Perú / Factors associated with the non-utilization of healthcare services among venezuelan migrants in Peru

RESUMEN Objetivo. Estimar la prevalencia y determinar los factores asociados a la no utilización de instituciones prestadoras de servicios de salud (NUIPSS) en inmigrantes adultos venezolanos en Perú. Materiales y métodos. Estudio transversal analítico de la «Encuesta Dirigida a la Población Venezolana que Reside en el País¼ 2018. Se calculó la proporción de inmigrantes con NUIPSS (inmigrantes con algún síntoma o malestar, enfermedad, recaída de enfermedad crónica, accidente y molestia o problema como depresión, miedo, enojo, ansiedad, estrés y que consideraron que no era tan grave o necesario acudir a una institución prestadora de servicios de salud). Se estimaron razones de prevalencia (RP) crudas y ajustadas (RPa) de presentar NUIPSS usando modelos lineales generalizados. Resultados . Se incluyeron 2144 venezolanos inmigrantes. El 57,2% presentó NUIPSS, reportando motivos como: no contar con dinero (64,5%), carecer de seguro de salud (24,3%), automedicación (12,8%) y no disponer de tiempo (8,4%). Residir en Arequipa (Rpa:0,69; IC95%: 0,57-0,83) o Trujillo (Rpa: 0,87; IC95%: 0,76-0,99), padecer una enfermedad crónica (Rpa: 0,83; IC95%: 0,71-0,97) y estar afiliado al Seguro Integral de Salud (SIS) (Rpa: 0,28; IC95%: 0,13-0,61) se asoció con una menor probabilidad de NUIPSS. Ser de un grupo etario más joven al de 60 a más años se asoció con una mayor probabilidad de NUIPSS. Conclusiones. Uno de cada dos venezolanos inmigrantes en Perú presenta NUIPSS. Contar con SIS incrementa la probabilidad de acudir a atención médica en inmigrantes venezolanos en territorio peruano. Incrementar el aseguramiento público en salud de esta población, que actualmente es bajo, podría incrementar el uso de servicios de salud.

ABSTRACT Objective. To estimate the prevalence and determine the factors associated with the non-utilization of healthcare facilities (NUHCF) among adult Venezuelan migrants in Peru. Materials and Methods. An analytical cross-sectional study of the "Survey of the Venezuelan Population Residing in Peru" 2018. We calculated the proportion of immigrants with NUHCF (immigrants with some symptom or malaise, illness, relapse of chronic illness, accident and discomfort, or other problem such as depression, fear, anger, anxiety, and stress, and who did not consider that it was serious or that they needed to visit a healthcare facility). Raw and adjusted (PRa) prevalence ratios (PR) for presenting NUHCF were estimated using generalized linear models. Results. The study included 2,144 Venezuelan migrants: 57.2% presented NUHCF, reporting reasons such as: not having money (64.5%), lack of health insurance (24.3%), self-medication (12.8%), and not having time (8.4%). Living in Arequipa (PRa: 0.69; 95% CI: 0.57-0.83) or Trujillo (PRa: 0.87; 95% CI: 0.76-0.99), suffering from a chronic disease (PRa: 0.83; 95% CI: 0.71-0.97), and being enrolled in the Seguro Integral de Salud (SIS) insurance (PRa: 0.28; 95% CI: 0.13-0.61) was associated with a lower probability of NUHCF. Belonging to an age group under 60 years was associated with a higher probability of NUHCF. Conclusions. One out of two Venezuelan migrants in Peru presents NUHCF. Having SIS increases the likelihood of Venezuelan migrants in Peruvian territory seeking medical attention. Increasing public health insurance for this population, which is currently low, could increase the utilization of health services.

AL amyloidosis in the Chilean public health system: a pending debt: multicenter study of the Chilean Monoclonal Gammopathies Cooperative Group / Amiloidosis AL en el sistema público de Chile: una deuda pendiente: estudio multicéntrico

ABSTRACT Background: Immunoglobulin light chain (AL) amyloidosis is a rare and underdiagnosed entity. Aim: To characterize patients with AL amyloidosis in Chilean public health centers. Material and Methods: We conducted a retrospective, multicenter study. Public centers of the Chilean Monoclonal Gammopathies Cooperative Group were asked to search for patients with AL amyloidosis in their databases. Epidemiological, clinical and laboratory characteristics were evaluated. Results: Forty-two patients aged 22 to 84 years were found. Twenty four percent had localized AL amyloidosis; 64% had a lambda light chain clone; 47% were associated with multiple myeloma and 9% with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The most commonly involved organ was the kidney (76%). Serum free light chains were measured in 31% and an echocardiogram was performed in 74% of patients. Seventeen percent of patients received only palliative care, 17% were treated with bortezomib, 21% with thalidomide, and 40% with melphalan. No patient was transplanted. The mean overall survival (OS) of the group was 19 months. The 5-year OS was 28%. Conclusions: It is important to obtain these realistic, national data to initiate strategies to improve early diagnosis and proper management of this disease.

La amiloidosis AL es una entidad poco frecuente y subdiagnosticada. Mientras todo el mundo discute sobre las nuevas herramientas diagnósticas y terapéuticas, en Chile y en América Latina en general, estamos lejos de esa realidad. El objetivo del presente estudio fue caracterizar a los pacientes con amiloidosis AL en centros del sistema público de nuestro país. Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, multicéntrico, descriptivo. Los centros públicos del grupo cooperativo hematológico chileno buscaron en sus bases de datos pacientes diagnosticados con amiloidosis AL. Se evaluaron las características epidemiológicas, clínicas y de laboratorio. La edad media fue de 65 años. A 24% de los pacientes se les diagnosticó amiloidosis AL localizada; 64% tuvo paraproteína con cadena ligera lambda; 47% se asoció con mieloma múltiple y 9% con linfoma no Hodgkin. El órgano afectado con mayor frecuencia fue el riñón (76%). Las cadenas ligeras libres de suero se realizaron en 31% y ecocardiograma en 74%. El 17% recibió solo cuidados paliativos, 17% recibió tratamiento con bortezomib, 21% con talidomida y 40% con melfalán. Ningún paciente fue trasplantado. La media de sobrevida global (SG) del grupo fue de 19 meses. La SG a 5 años fue de 28%. Es importante reportar estos resultados nacionales para iniciar estrategias que mejoren tanto el diagnóstico temprano como el tratamiento de esta patología. Por lo tanto, mejorar la sospecha diagnóstica es crucial.

Fragilidad y su correlación con calidad de vida y utilización de los servicios de salud en personas mayores que viven en la comunidad / Quality of life among frail older people

Background: Frailty has a great impact in the wellbeing of older people. Aim: To evaluate the quality of life of older people with and without frailty. Material and Methods: We assessed sociodemographic variables, health, integral geriatric assessment, quality of life using the WHOQoL-BREF questionnaire and the level of fragility using the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) in 538 participants. Results: Three hundred and five participants aged 73 ± 7 years (229 women) were classified as fragile and 233 aged 72 ± 6 years (125 women) as not having frailty. Compared with their non-fragile counterparts, frail participants had a lower number of years attending school (5.9 and 7.4 respectively), a lower Barther index (93.6 and 98.3 respectively), a lower mini mental score (21.9 and 22.8 respectively) and a higher Yessavage depression score (2.0 and 0.8 respectively). Also, frail participants had a significantly lower total quality of life score and significantly lower scores in the physical and psychological domains. No differences were observed for the social and environmental domains. Older frail participants used health services more frequently than their non-fragile counterparts. Conclusions: In this sample, frailty was associated with a lower quality of life and worse scores in several geriatric assessment tools.

Aporte de los inmigrantes a la tuberculosis en un Servicio de Salud de Chile / Contribution of immigrants to tuberculosis in a Health Service in Chile

La evaluación del Programa de Control de la Tuberculosis de Chile muestra un creciente aumento de casos de tuberculosis en pacientes extranjeros en las comunas de Santiago de mayor incidencia de esta enfermedad. Mediante la evaluación de los casos diagnosticados durante una década se comprobó un creciente aporte de casos de tuberculosis en el grupo de inmigrantes, desde cerca de 10% el año 2005 hasta cerca de 30% en 2014. La mayor proporción de casos de extranjeros ocurre en la comuna de mayor incidencia (Santiago), con cifras iniciales de 17% el año 2005, llegando a 29% en 2015. La eficacia del tratamiento en los inmigrantes (87,6%) está cerca de la meta nacional (90%) y es mejor que la de los chilenos (81,5%). Encontramos una proporción mayor de casos extranjeros que abandonan la terapia (11%) en relación a los chilenos (7,7%), pero la letalidad en extranjeros es menor (1,5%) que la de los chilenos (10,6%). Se deberán reforzar las estrategias de control de tuberculosis, focalizadas en la población extranjera.

The assessment of Chilean Tuberculosis Control Program shows a growing increase of tuberculosis cases in foreign patients in communes of the city of Santiago with higher incidence of this disease. Through the evaluation of the cases diagnosed in a decade we found an increasing contribution of foreigners, ranging from about 10% in 2005 to 30% in 2014. The greatest proportion of tuberculosis cases in foreigners was detected in Santiago, the commune with the highest incidence. In this area, tuberculosis incidence ranged from 17% in 2005, to 29% in 2015. Treatment efficiency in foreigners (87.6%) is close to our national goal (90%) and better than in Chilean patients (81.5%). We found a higher proportion of foreign cases defaulting therapy (11%) in relation to Chilean (7.7%), but the death rate in foreigners was less than in Chileans (1.5 versus 10.6%). We must strengthen tuberculosis control strategies focused on foreigner populations.

Fatores associados à utilização dos serviços de saúde por homens idosos: uma revisão sistemática da literatura / Factors associated with the use of the health services by elderly men: a systematic review of the literature

Resumo Foi conduzida uma revisão sistemática da literatura de estudos epidemiológicos analíticos sobre os fatores associados à utilização dos serviços de saúde por homens idosos. Foram utilizadas quatro bases de dados, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science e Lilacs, e os seguintes descritores "serviços de saúde", "serviços de saúde para idosos", "idoso", "idoso de 80 anos ou mais", "homem" e "saúde do homem" e seus correspondentes na língua inglesa. Foram encontrados 1.782 artigos, e após seleção com leitura independente de resumos e artigos completos, oito foram incluídos na revisão. O modelo de Utilização dos Serviços de Saúde guiou a apresentação dos resultados. Foram identificados como fatores predisponentes associados ao uso: local de residência, hábitos de vida, faixa etária, história familiar, educação e estado civil; fatores de capacitação: utilização de serviço privado de saúde e posse de seguro de saúde; por fim, fatores de necessidade: percepção do estado de saúde, susceptibilidade percebida ao stress, histórico médico, comorbidades e status funcional. A temática do envelhecimento da população masculina ainda é pouco estudada e merece atenção especial para reconhecer como os homens idosos expressam suas necessidades e como estão sendo absorvidos pelos sistemas de cuidado em saúde.

Abstract A systematic review of the literature on analytical epidemiologic studies about factors associated with the use of health services by elderly men was conducted. Four databases were researched, namely PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Lilacs and the following key words "health services," "health services for the aged," "aged," "aged 80 and over," "men" and "men's health" and their corresponding expressions in Portuguese were used. After independent reading and selection of the abstracts and full texts of the 1782 articles located, only eight were included in this review. The Health Services Utilization model assisted in the presentation of the results. Predisposing factors associated with regard to the use of the healthcare services were identified: place of residence; lifestyle habits; age bracket; family history; education and marital status; training factors: private health services use and affiliation to a health insurance plan; effective factors of need; perception of health status; perceived susceptibility to stress; medical history; comorbidities; and functional status. The issue of aging among the male population is still poorly studied and deserves special attention to establish how elderly men express their needs and how they are being assisted by healthcare systems.