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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and practices among health care workers (HCWs) practicing in Latin American countries during the first surge of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This was a multinational cross-sectional survey study, using an online self-administered questionnaire. The final version of the questionnaire comprised 40 questions, organized in five sections: demographic and professional characteristics; COVID-19 knowledge; attitudes toward COVID-19; COVID-19 practices; and institutional resources. Results: The study involved 251 HCWs from 19 Latin American countries who agreed to participate. In our sample, 77% of HCWs participated in some sort of institutional training on COVID-19, and 43% had a low COVID-19 knowledge score. COVID-19 knowledge was associated with the type of health center (public/private), availability of institutional training, and sources of information about COVID-19. Concerns about not providing adequate care were reported by 60% of the participants. The most commonly used ventilatory strategies were protective mechanical ventilation, alveolar recruitment maneuvers, and prone positioning, and the use of drugs to treat COVID-19 was mainly based on institutional protocols. Conclusions: In this multinational study in Latin America, almost half of HCWs had a low COVID-19 knowledge score, and the level of knowledge was associated with the type of institution, participation in institutional training, and information sources. HCWs considered that COVID-19 was very relevant, and more than half were concerned about not providing adequate care to patients.
RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento, atitudes e práticas em relação à COVID-19 entre profissionais de saúde atuantes em países da América Latina durante o primeiro surto da pandemia. Métodos: Estudo multinacional transversal com uso de questionário on-line autoaplicável. A versão final do questionário foi composta por 40 perguntas, organizadas em cinco seções: características demográficas e profissionais; conhecimento sobre COVID-19; atitudes em relação à COVID-19; práticas relacionadas à COVID-19; e recursos institucionais. Resultados: O estudo envolveu 251 profissionais de saúde de 19 países da América Latina que aceitaram participar. Em nossa amostra, 77% dos profissionais de saúde participaram de algum tipo de treinamento institucional sobre COVID-19 e 43% tiveram baixa pontuação de conhecimento sobre COVID-19. O conhecimento sobre COVID-19 apresentou associação com o tipo de instituição de saúde (pública/privada), disponibilidade de treinamento institucional e fontes de informação. Receio de não prestar atendimento adequado foi relatado por 60% dos participantes. As estratégias ventilatórias mais utilizadas foram ventilação mecânica protetora, manobras de recrutamento alveolar e posição prona, e o uso de medicamentos para tratar a COVID-19 foi baseado principalmente em protocolos institucionais. Conclusões: Neste estudo multinacional na América Latina, quase metade da amostra teve baixa pontuação de conhecimento sobre COVID-19 e o nível de conhecimento apresentou associação com o tipo de instituição, participação em treinamento institucional e fontes de informação. Os profissionais de saúde consideravam a COVID-19 muito relevante, e mais da metade tinha receio de não prestar atendimento adequado aos pacientes.
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Antecedentes: Las personas expuestas a cenizas volcánicas presentan incremento de los síntomas respiratorios. La duración de la exposición, las características y concentración de la ceniza son determinantes en el impacto sobre la salud respiratoria. Objetivos: Describir la prevalencia de sibilancias en el último año en la población adulta expuesta a la caída de ceniza volcánica en dos ciudades con diferente nivel de exposición. Secundariamente describir la prevalencia de síntomas oculares y respiratorios en esas poblaciones. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó estudio de corte transversal cinco días después de la erupción del volcán Calbuco, en dos ciudades patagónicas con diferente nivel de exposición (alta y baja exposición). La prevalencia de sibilancias, síntomas respiratorios y oculares, se evaluaron mediante la encuesta telefónica por sistema interactivo de voz. Resultados: La prevalencia de sibilancias fue similar en las ciudades de baja y alta exposición (30.2% vs. 31.0%; p: 0.82). Los síntomas respiratorios y los síntomas oculares fueron 32% y 57% respectivamente (p: NS). Conclusión: Luego de la erupción del volcán Calbuco, una alta proporción de la población expuesta reportó sibilancias, síntomas respiratorios y oculares. No se demostraron diferencias entre las ciudades analizadas. La prevalencia de sibilancias fue mayor en estas ciudades que la reportada a nivel nacional. Síntomas respiratorios, prevalencia de sibilancias en adultos mayor a lo reportado por a nivel nacional.
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Enfermedades Respiratorias , Infecciones del Sistema Respiratorio , Asma , Erupciones VolcánicasRESUMEN
History: People exposed to volcanic ash show increased respiratory symptoms. The duration of exposure, the characteristics and ash concentration are determinants of the impact on respiratory health. Objectives: To describe the prevalence of wheezing over the past year within the adult population exposed to volcanic ash spilling in two cities with different levels of exposure. Secondarily, to describe the prevalence of ocular and respiratory symptoms in those populations. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted five days after the eruption of the Calbuco volcano in two Patagonian cities with different levels of exposure (high and low levels of exposure). The prevalence of wheezing and respiratory and ocular symptoms was evaluated by means of telephone surveys conducted through an interactive voice response system. Results: The prevalence of wheezing was similar both in cities with low and with high levels of exposure (30.2% vs. 31.0%; p: 0.82). The respiratory and ocular symptoms were 32% and 57%, respectively (p: NS). Conclusion: After the eruption of the Calbuco volcano, a high proportion of the exposed population showed wheezing and respiratory and ocular symptoms. No differences were shown between the analyzed cities. The prevalence of wheezing in these cities was higher than that reported on the national level. The respiratory symptoms and the prevalence of wheezing in adults were higher than those reported on the national level.
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Enfermedades Respiratorias , Infecciones del Sistema Respiratorio , Asma , Erupciones VolcánicasRESUMEN
INTRODUCCIÓN: El tabaquismo es la principal causa de muerte evitable en el mundo. En Argentina, el tabaco explica unas 40 000 muertes anuales, en su mayoría por enfermedades cardiovasculares, respiratorias y cáncer. La primera acción que propone la Organización Mundial de la Salud es el monitoreo, con el fin de obtener la información necesaria sobre la evolución de esta epidemia. OBJETIVOS: Conocer las características relacionadas con el hábito de fumar en la población estable de la ciudad de Cipolletti. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio de corte transversal mediante una encuesta validada previamente. La población estuvo compuesta por mayores de 18 años con más de 10 años de residencia en la ciudad de Cipolletti. Se relevaron indicadores como: fumador actual, exposición al humo de tabaco ajeno, edad de comienzo del hábito y relación con otros factores de riesgo. RESULTADOS: El 57,2% (IC95%: 54,3- 60,1%) reconoció haber fumado alguna vez, y el 20,2% (IC95%: 17-23,9%) fumaba tabaco en el momento de la encuesta: 22,9% (IC95%: 18,9-27,3%) entre los hombres y 18,4% (IC95%: 15,5- 21,8%) entre las mujeres. La edad promedio de comienzo del hábito fue 17,8±7,8 años. CONCLUSIONES: Se observó una diferencia significativa de fumadores actuales frente a los reportes históricos tanto nacionales como regionales y provinciales. Este estudio aporta valiosa información para diseñar acciones de intervención en la población de la ciudad y probablemente de la región.
INTRODUCTION: Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. In Argentina, smoking causes about 40,000 deaths annually, mostly from cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases and cancer. The first action proposed by the World Health Organization is monitoring in order to have the necessary information on the evolution of this epidemic. OBJECTIVES: To know the characteristics related to smoking habit in Citizens of Cipolletti City. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out through a previously validated survey. The population was composed by people older than 18 living in Cipolletti for more than 10 years. The analyzed indicators were: current smoker, exposure to secondhand smoke, age at starting smoking and relationship with other risk factors. RESULTS: A total of 57.2% (CI95: 54.3-60.1%) of the population admitted having smoked at some point, and 20.2% (CI95: 17.0-23.9%) were current smokers at the time of the study: 22.9% (CI95: 18.9-27.3%) among men and 18.4% (CI95%: 15.5-21.8%) among women. The average age at starting smoking was 17.8±7.8 years. CONCLUSIONS: A significant difference in terms of current smokers was observed, comparing to historical reports at national, regional and provincial levels. This study provides valuable information to design interventions in the population of the city and probably the region.
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Epidemiología , Prevalencia , Nicotiana , Contaminación por Humo de TabacoRESUMEN
Introducción: Las erupciones volcánicas tienen diversos impactos sobre la salud de la población expuesta y el sistema respiratorio es uno de los más afectados debido a la inhalación de los productos volatilizados. Estudios experimentales en ratones demostraron que la exposición crónica a ceniza volcánica de la erupción del complejo Puyehue-Caulle se asoció con respuesta inflamatoria de la vía aérea. A la fecha, no se ha reportado el impacto sobre la salud respiratoria de los niños expuestos a este evento. Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de síntomas de asma en niños 2 años después de la erupción del complejo Puyehue-Caulle. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de corte transversal en niños de 13 y 14 años asistentes a 11 colegios secundarios de la Ciudad de San Carlos de Bariloche, Rio Negro. Se encuestaron usando los cuestionarios ISAAC, y se realizaron mediciones de espirometría y monóxido de carbono en aire espirado a cada uno de los sujetos. Resultados: Se encuestaron 303 sujetos, 56% fueron varones y 47% asistían a escuelas del sector público. El 12,8 % reportaron ser fumadores activos. El cuestionario ISAAC más video-cuestionario reportó 27% de sibilancias alguna vez en la vida y 14% de sibilancias en el último año. El análisis de las espirometrías mostró 1% de la muestra con patrón obstructivo. Conclusiones: En una muestra de niños residentes de una ciudad con alto nivel de exposición a ceniza volcánica se observó una alta prevalencia de síntomas de asma, los mismos fueron significativamente más prevalentes que en estudio previo realizado en esa ciudad.
Background: Volcanic eruptions have different health impacts on exposed population and the respiratory system is one of the most affected due to the inhalation of volatilized products. Experimental studies in guinea pigs showed that chronic exposure to volcanic ash from the eruption of the Puyehue-Caulle complex is associated with inflammatory airway response. To date, it has not been reported respiratory health impact of children exposed to this. Objective: To determine children´s asthma symptoms prevalence 2 years after Puyehue-Caulle complex´s eruption. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted among 13 and 14 years old children attending 11 secondary schools in San Carlos de Bariloche City, Rio Negro. They were surveyed with ISAAC´s questionnaires and spirometry and carbon monoxide in exhaled air measurements were performed to each subject. Results: 303 subjects were surveyed, 56% were male and 47% belonged to public schools. 12,8% were active tobacco smokers, 27% had wheezing sometime in the life and 14% had wheezes in the last year (based on ISAAC questionnaire). Only 1% of the spirometry had airway obstruction. Conclusions: The prevalence of last year asthma symptoms increased compared with a previous study.
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Enfermedades Respiratorias , AsmaRESUMEN
Introducción: Actualmente en Argentina no hay información sobre la prevalencia de tabaquismo en pacientes internados por enfermedad respiratoria. El objetivo de este estudio es determinar la prevalencia de tabaquismo y evaluar las características de la adicción a la nicotina en pacientes internados por patología respiratoria. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de corte transversal en 9 Hospitales de Buenos Aires. Se encuestaron pacientes cuyo motivo de ingreso fueron enfermedades respiratorias. Las variables estudiadas fueron reporte de consumo de tabaco (fumador actual, ex fumador, nunca fumador), dependencia mediante test de Fagerstrõm (TF), abstinencia mediante Minessota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale (MNWS); y motivación para dejar defumar mediante test de Richmond. Se evaluó la implementación del consejo breve y del tratamiento farmacológico.Resultados: Se encuestaron 376 pacientes, la edad media fue de 53 ± 16 años; el 54.5% eran varones. La prevalencia de fumadores actuales fue 30.3 % (IC:25.8-35.3). Los pacientes fumadores actuales presentaron TF promedio de 4.59 ± 2.9 puntos (dependencia moderada) y MNWS promedio de 1.14 ± 0.85 puntos (abstinencia leve). El 79.7% presentaba motivación moderada a alta para dejar de fumar. El 77% (IC:64.5-86.8%) de los fumadores actuales recibió consejo breve, pero solo 10.2% (IC:3.8-20.8) recibió tratamiento farmacológico.Conclusiones: La prevalencia de tabaquismo es similar a la reportada en la población general de Argentina. Los pacientes fumadores actuales presentan dependencia a la nicotina moderada y síndrome de abstinencia leve; con motivación moderada a alta para dejar de fumar durante la internación. La mayoría recibió consejo breve pero notratamiento farmacológico.
Background: Nowadays Argentina has no data about the prevalence of tobacco smoking about patients hospitalized for respiratory diseases. The objectives of this study are to establish the prevalence of the tobacco smoking habit and to assess the features of nicotine addiction in these patients. Methods: We designed a cross-sectional study with the participation of 9 Buenos Aires Hospitals. We surveyed patients who were hospitalized for respiratory diseases. The survey included the tobacco smoking habit, nicotine dependence with Fagerstrõm test (FT), nicotine abstinence with Minessota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale (MNWS) andmotivation to quit with Richmond´s test. We also assessed the implementation of brief advice and pharmacological treatment for tobacco use cessation. Results: 376 patients were surveyed, the mean age was 53 ±16 years and 54.5% were male. Prevalence ofactive tobacco smokers was 30.3% (IC: 25.8-35.3). The mean FT was 4.59 ± 2.9 points (moderate dependence) and the MNWS mean was 1.14 ± 0.85 points (mild abstinence). The majority (79.7%) had moderate to high motivation to quit smoking. Despite77% (IC: 64.5-86.8%) of active tobacco smokers received a brief advice, only 10.2% (IC: 3.8-20.8) were prescribed pharmacological treatment for tobacco use cessation. Conclusion: The prevalence of tobacco smoking in patients who were hospitalized forrespiratory diseases is similar to the prevalence in the general population of Argentina. Active tobacco smokers who are hospitalized for respiratory diseases have moderate nicotine dependence, mild withdrawal symptoms and moderate to high motivation to quit the smoking habit. Most patients received a brief advice but no pharmacologicaltreatment for tobacco use cessation.