Conhecimento da população sobre glaucoma e perfil epidemiológico em campanha realizada no Hospital Universitário Lauro Wanderley / Knowledge about glaucoma and epidemiological profile of subjects seen in a campaign conducted at the University Hospital Lauro Wanderley

Objetivo: Avaliar o nível de conhecimento sobre glaucoma numa população aleatoriamente selecionada, assim como correlacionar com dados epidemiológicos e sócio-culturais. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal analítico, por meio da aplicação de questionários, contendo perguntas gerais sobre glaucoma, a pacientes participantes de uma campanha para esclarecimento e prevenção da doença. Resultados: Dos 200 entrevistados, 54,5% eram do sexo feminino e 45,5% do sexo masculino, com média de idade 51 anos e 11 meses. No tocante à raça, 54% são pardos, 29% brancos e 17% negros. 85% referiram já ter feito exame oftalmológico em outra ocasião. Com relação à escolaridade, 5% nunca estudaram, 22,5% estudaram da 1ª a 4ª série, 15% da 5ª a 8ª série , 45% tinham ensino médio e 14,5% ensino superior. Quando interrogados, apenas 32%(64) dos pacientes relataram conhecer a doença e destes 71,87%(46) afirmaram ser o glaucoma uma patologia que não tem cura, mas sim controle e 48,4%(31) possuíam casos de glaucoma na família.Com relação ao tratamento, entre os que conheciam a doença, 64%(41) pacientes dizem saber como se trata, afirmando ser o colírio a principal forma de tratamento. A análise dos dados permitiu concluir também que o grupo de escolaridade do ensino médio possuía a maior proporção dos entrevistados que afirmaram conhecer o glaucoma, correspondendo a 69% destes. Conclusão: Corroborando com esses fatores, que consistem em barreiras para o diagnóstico e fidelidade do paciente ao tratamento, o presente trabalho verificou a real existência da desinformação por parte da população sobre o glaucoma, suas complicações, tratamento e métodos para o diagnóstico. Estudos ...

Objective: To evaluate the level of knowledge about glaucoma in a population randomly selected, so as to correlate with epidemiological and socio-cultural. Methods: We conducted a transversal analytical study by means of questionnaires containing general questions about glaucoma, patients participating in a campaign for awareness and prevention of glaucoma. Results: Of 200 respondents, 54.5% were female and 45.5% male, mean age 51 years and 11 months. Regarding race, 54% are brown, 29% white and 17% were black. 85% reporting having eye exam at another time. With respect to education, 5% never attended school, 22.5% had studied the first to fourth grade, 15% of 5th to 8th grade, 45% had completed high school and 14.5% higher. When asked, only 32% (64) of patients reported knowing the disease and of these 71.87% (46) claimed to be a pathology that glaucoma has no cure, but control and 48.4% (31) had glaucoma cases in the family. With regard to treatment, among those who knew the disease, 64% (41) patients say how it comes, saying it drops the main form of treatment. Data analysis also concluded that the group of high school education had the highest proportion of respondents who said they knew glaucoma, accounting for 69% of these. Conclusion: Corroborating these factors, which consist of barriers to diagnosis and fidelity to treatment, this study examined the actual existence of misinformation from the public about glaucoma, its complications, treatment and methods for diagnosis. The available literature found that patients with less education were more about the ignorance of his condition, this information was also verified in this study. Proved insufficient knowledge about glaucoma, the forms of prevention and treatment. This suggests the need for educational activities aimed at disseminating knowledge of glaucoma among patients and the general population, as a way to prevent vision loss. .

Fratura de pênis com trauma uretra / Penile fracture with urethral trauma

We reported a case of a twenty-nine-year-old male who presented a penile fracture associated with urethral injury caused by a sexual intercourse. An ideal anamnesis and a special physical examination were determinant to correct diagnostics. Ultrasonography and uretrocistography must be performed for confirmation. The treatment is based on the presence of associated urethral injury. The surgical repair of cavernous body and urethra can produce good results, with a favorable prognosis and minimal rate of complications.