Profile of oropharyngeal dysphagia patients in a teaching hospital in Northern Brazil: a descriptive cross-sectional study

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe the profile of patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia in a teaching hospital in the public health system in northern Brazil. METHODS: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. All procedures of this study were approved by the ethics committee. A convenience sample composed of participants aged >18 years, of both sexes, with any underlying pathology admitted to the medical clinic on exclusive oral feeding, alternatively enteral or gastric tube feeding (Gastrostomy), or associated by both routes, whose swallowing assessment was performed by a Speech-Language Pathologist. Data from the database/medical records were investigated from March 2020 to September 2021. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 44 patients diagnosed with oropharyngeal dysphagia, with a higher frequency of males (63.64%) aged over 60 years (70.45%). Almost half of the evaluated patients were diagnosed with neurological disorders (47.73%) and had dysphagia associated with other underlying diseases (31.82%). Excluding patients with neurological disorders, trauma/polytrauma, and respiratory disorders from the last group, some patients (11.36%) had two concomitant underlying diseases. CONCLUSION: According to the sample of this study, the profile of oropharyngeal dysphagia patients includes pneumonia, respiratory failure, bronchoaspiration, and the consequent need for ventilatory support.

Psychometric properties of the online Satisfaction with Life Scale in university students from a low-income region

Purpose: To test the feasibility, reliability, and validity of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) in an online format in university students from a low-income region. Methods: This was a psychometric study, involving a study of reliability (n = 117) and validity (n = 195) in university students from a region with a Gini index of 0.56. The scale was applied at two time points with an interval of 2 weeks. This scale measures satisfaction with life based on five statements and responses ranging from 1 to 7 (strongly disagree to strongly agree). We conducted the reliability assessment using temporal stability and internal consistency and construct validity assessment by internal structure solution. Results: All SWLS items showed acceptable (rho > 0.30) and significant (p < 0.05) temporal stability and acceptable internal consistency (alpha > 0.70). In construct validity (internal structure), we identified a factor with an explained variance of 59.0% in the exploratory factor analysis. Additionally, in the confirmatory factor analysis, we identified a one-factor structure solution for SWLS with an acceptable model fitting (chi-square/degrees of freedom [X2/df] = 6.53; Tucker-Lewis Index [TLI] = 0.991; Comparative Fit Index [CFI] = 0.996; root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = 0.040; standardized root mean-squared residual [SRMR] = 0.026). Conclusion: The Satisfaction with Life Scale, in the online format, is a reliable and valid tool for university students in a low-income context.

Protocol of care for foreign-body ingestion in children: a qualitative study

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to suggest a care protocol for foreign-body ingestion, address the clinical aspects, and identify the ingested object, severity, and professional conduct. METHODS: This is a qualitative study. We used books and original articles published in national and international journals (BIREME, SCIELO, LILACS, and MEDLINE/PubMed) in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. RESULTS: The ingestion of a radiolucent object should be evaluated radiographically and with endoscopy for cases with symptoms of impaction and radiolucent objects. Coins are the most commonly involved foreign bodies. In asymptomatic patients, it often requires only a conservative form of management. Ingestion of batteries, magnets, and sharp objects carries a high risk of serious clinical complications and should have an endoscopic or surgical approach. In view of this, each pediatric emergency service, based on these recommendations, has the possibility to develop an individual protocol to identify and remove the ingested foreign body. CONCLUSIONS: Protocol of care for foreign-body ingestion in children depends on the object ingested, time of ingestion, symptoms, and local epidemiological context. This study provides some suggestions for decision-making in the conduct of health professionals.

Epidemiological study on the lip and oral cavity cancer in Brazil: connecting science and clinical applicability

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe and discuss the epidemiological indicators of lip and oral cavity cancer in Brazil, in 2017, according to data from the Global Burden of Disease data. METHODS: This is a descriptive study reported according to STROBE guidelines. We identified epidemiological indicators using the Global Burden of Disease results tool. Mortality/incidence rates were described per 100,000 population. Global Burden of Disease 2017 reviews were completed using Python version 2.7, Stata version 13.1, and R version 3.3. RESULTS: In 2017, there were 5,237 deaths from the lip or oral cavity cancer in Brazil, most of them were males aged between 50 and 69 years (2,730 cases, which was equivalent to 52% of the universe of deaths resulting from this cause). Regarding the burden of lip and oral cavity cancer, per 100,000 Brazilians, we observed an incidence of 3.99, prevalence of 15.46, and mortality of 2.29 (with higher indicators in the South and Southeast regions of the country). CONCLUSIONS: Epidemiological indicators of lip and oral cavity cancer were higher in men, with higher mortality indicators in individuals aged 50-69 years, and higher rates (incidence, prevalence, and mortality) in the South and Southeast regions of Brazil. From 2002-2015, there was a reduction in mortality; however, in the period from 2015-2017, there was a resumption in the growth of this indicator.

Quality of primary health care for quilombolas' Afro-descendant in Brazil: A cross-sectional study

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the quality of primary health care services through self-reports by caregivers of children and adolescents living in quilombola communities in Brazil. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study in accordance with the STROBE (STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology). Exposure variables included sociodemographic characteristics; and outcome variable was the quality of primary health care offered to quilombola children and adolescents. RESULTS: A total of 68 individuals participated in the survey. Quilombolas have a low income, a lower level of education, do not work, and receive government benefits. Our results showed that the quality of primary health care, measured by the experience of caregivers of quilombola children and adolescents, generally presents satisfactory values. CONCLUSION: The quality of primary health care has generally satisfactory values. However, as these results differ from most studies, more research should be conducted.

Variáveis clínicas consideradas fatores de risco para a síndrome metabólica: um estudo transversal / Variables clínicas consideradas factores de riesgo para síndrome metabólico: un estudio transversal / Clinical variables considered risk factors for the metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study

RESUMO Objetivo Identificar os principais fatores de risco para a síndrome metabólica e sua relação com a percepção da qualidade de vida em colônias pesqueiras brasileiras. Métodos Incluímos 77 participantes com idade > 18 anos. Síndrome metabólica e qualidade de vida foram os principais desfechos do estudo. Consideramos nível de significância < 0,05 e todos os procedimentos foram aprovados pelo comitê de ética. Resultados A maioria dos participantes é do sexo masculino, solteiros, classe econômica D-E, carga horária trabalhada de 6 a 8 horas, tempo de serviço de 1 a 5 anos e dedicados exclusivamente à pesca. Conclusão: Perímetro abdominal e pressão arterial foram os critérios mais frequentes e de maior contribuição para a síndrome metabólica. Apesar de a qualidade de vida apresentar maior escore para o domínio relações sociais, neste estudo, o domínio físico foi o único associado a outra observação, na qual observamos correlação significativa com a pressão arterial sistólica.

RESUMEN Objetivo Identificar los principales factores de riesgo del síndrome metabólico y su relación con la percepción de la calidad de vida en las colonias pesqueras brasileñas. Métodos se incluyeron 77 participantes mayores de 18 años. El síndrome metabólico y la calidad de vida fueron los principales resultados del estudio. Se consideró un nivel de significancia <0.05 y todos los procedimientos fueron aprobados por el comité de ética. Resultados La mayoría de los participantes son hombres, solteros, clase económica D-E, jornada laboral de 6 a 8 horas, antigüedad de 1 a 5 años y dedicados exclusivamente a la pesca. Conclusión La circunferencia de la cintura y la presión arterial fueron los criterios más frecuentes y la mayor contribución al síndrome metabólico. Aunque la calidad de vida tuvo una puntuación más alta para el dominio de relaciones sociales, en este estudio, el dominio físico fue el único asociado con otra observación, en la que observamos una correlación significativa con la presión arterial sistólica.

ABSTRACT Objective To identify the main risk factors for metabolic syndrome and its relationship with the perception of quality of life in Brazilian fishing colonies. Methods We included 77 participants aged > 18 years. Metabolic syndrome and quality of life were the main study outcomes. We considered a significance level < 0.05 and all procedures were approved by the ethics committee. Results Most participants are male, single, economic class D-E, working hours of 6 to 8 hours, length of service from 1 to 5 years, and dedicated exclusively to fishing. Conclusion Abdominal perimeter and blood pressures were the most frequent criteria and the greatest contribution to metabolic syndrome. Although quality of life had a higher score for the social relationship domain, in this study, the physical domain was the only one associated with another observation, in which we observed a significant correlation with systolic blood pressure.

Hemodynamics and functional outcomes after resistance training in hypertensive and normotensive elderly: An experimental study

Abstract Aim: To evaluate the chronic effects of resistance training on resting blood pressure, handgrip strength, gait speed, and Timed Up and Go test (TUG) in normotensive and hypertensive elderly individuals. Methods: Experimental study based on TREND. Hypertensive patients were diagnosed by an independent doctor. Before and after 12 weeks of progressive resistance training, we evaluated blood pressure, heart rate, body composition, Timed Up and Go test, gait speed, and handgrip strength. Results: Sample consisted of 41 participants divided into two groups (normotensive n = 28; hypertensive n = 13). We observed significant values in the reduction of blood pressure levels only in the group of hypertensive participants. In functionality outcomes, we observed significant values in all tests and both groups. Outcomes contemplate effect sizes ranging from small to moderate. Conclusion: Progressive resistance training lowers resting blood pressure levels, increases handgrip strength, and improves physical functional performance. Although the normotensive group did not show a reduction in blood pressure levels, an improvement was observed in the functional physical tests.

Intervention with a Pilates program in the primary health care of leprosy patients: an experimental study

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of a Pilates program on the perception of quality of life of leprosy patients suffering from physical disabilities and who are undergoing treatment or who have been discharged. METHODS This is an experimental study in which 48 participants were included; however, the final sample consisted of 5 participants. We performed a standardized and systematic dermatological-neurological examination to define the Eye-Hand-Foot score. Comparisons between preintervention and postintervention were performed using the paired t and Wilcoxon tests with a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS We did not find significant values for the quality-of-life outcome in the domains and skills observed. We identified a significant value for the level of physical activity after the intervention. CONCLUSIONS Quality of life between preintervention and postintervention with the Pilates program did not show significant improvement through self-report.

Prevalence and factors associated with metabolic syndrome in a vulnerable population in northern Brazil: a cross-sectional study / Prevalência e fatores associados à síndrome metabólica em população vulnerável do norte do Brasil: um estudo transversal

INTRODUCTION: metabolic syndrome (SM) is a set of metabolic imbalances that are associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, in addition to other chronic non-communicable diseases. SM has been gaining prominence in the scientific community mainly due to link with the increase of the obesity epidemic in the worldOBJECTIVE: To analyze the factors associated with metabolic syndrome and its prevalence in a vulnerable population in the Northern Region of BrazilMETHODS: This is a cross-sectional study with artisanal fishers from the state of Tocantins, and data collected between 2016 and 2017 were used. The outcome variable for MS was defined according to the criteria of the International Diabetes Federation. The following variables were assessed: socioeconomic and demographic information, fish consumption, and smoking. For statistical and data analysis, the Shapiro-Wilk test, Poisson regression, Student's t-test, and interquartile regression were evaluatedRESULTS: The general prevalence rate (PR) of MS was 31.9% higher in women than in men. The factors associated with MS were economic class and smoking, and there was an association between socioeconomic class and smoking (p=0.015). The most prevalent component was abdominal obesity with a rate of 62.5% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 54.5, 70.5). The prevalence of MS in terms of sex (PR=2.27, 95% 1.04 CI, 4.92, p=0.037), smoking (PR=2.40, 95% CI, 30, p=0.003) and years of professional experience (>10 PR=2.07, 95% CI 1.06, 4.05, p=0.033) was also assessedCONCLUSION: In the present study, the prevalence of SM was associated with smoking and socioeconomic status, which is considered high when compared to the worldwide prevalence. These findings highlight the importance of looking at public policies so that health services can develop actions that generate greater adherence to good health practices by the population

INTRODUÇÃO: A síndrome metabólica (SM) é um conjunto de desequilíbrios metabólicos que estão associados ao desenvolvimento de doenças cardiovasculares, diabetes mellitus tipo 2 além de outras doenças crônicas não transmissíveis. A SM vem ganhando destaque na comunidade científica principalmente por sua ligação com o aumento da epidemia de obesidade no mundoOBJETIVO: Analisar os fatores associados à síndrome metabólica e sua prevalência em população vulnerável da Região Norte do BrasilMÉTODO: Trata-se de um estudo transversal com pescadores artesanais do estado do Tocantins, e foram utilizados dados coletados entre 2016 e 2017. A variável desfecho para SM foi definida de acordo com os critérios da International Diabetes Federation. As seguintes variáveis foram avaliadas: informações socioeconômicas e demográficas, consumo de peixe e tabagismo. Para análise estatística e de dados, foram avaliados o teste de Shapiro - Wilk, regressão de Poisson, teste t de Student e regressão interquartilRESULTADOS: A taxa geral de prevalência (RP) da SM foi 31,9% maior em mulheres do que em homens. Os fatores associados à SM foram classe econômica e tabagismo e houve associação entre classe socioeconômica e tabagismo (p = 0,015). O componente mais prevalente foi obesidade abdominal com uma taxa de 62,5% (intervalo de confiança de 95% [IC]: 54,5, 70,5). A prevalência de SM em termos de sexo (RP = 2,27, IC 95% 1,04, 4,92, p = 0,037), tabagismo (RP = 2,40, IC 95%, 30, p = 0,003) e anos de experiência profissional (> 10 RP = 2,07, IC 95% 1,06, 4,05, p = 0,033) também foi avaliadoCONCLUSÃO: No presente estudo, a prevalência de SM esteve associada ao tabagismo e ao nível socioeconômico, sendo considerada elevada quando comparada a prevalência mundial. Esses achados assinalam a importância de um olhar das políticas públicas para que os serviços de saúde possam desenvolver ações que geram maior adesão as boas práticas de saúde pela população

A look at vulnerability: analysis of the lack of access to health care for quilombolas in Brazil / Um olhar para a vulnerabilidade: análise da ausência de acesso à saúde pelos quilombolas no Brasil

INTRODUCTION: In Brazil, access to health care is a constitutional right guaranteed by the Unified Health System that provides, in its guiding principles, universality, and equity of access to health servicesOBJECTIVE: To analyze the factors associated with the quilombola population's access to health servicesMETHODS: Cross-sectional study with 91,085 quilombolas. To measure the absence of access to health, the variables sex, ethnicity, work, disability, age group, illiteracy, place of residence, and average family income were used. The lack of access to health services was due to the identification of health care establishments by quilombola families in the Cadastro Único database. The association between socioeconomic characteristics and the lack of access to health services were assessed using the chi-square test and the measures of magnitude of the association and respective confidence intervals were estimated by Poisson Regression with robust varianceRESULTS: Among the factors associated with access to health services for the quilombola population, it is observed that the group with the highest risk is the elderly quilombolas, who declare themselves indigenous and who reside in the central west region It is noted that in 2004 there was a reduction in the lack of access to health by quilombolas to health services, however, between 2005 and 2015, there is an increase in the lack of access to health by quilombolas, after that period there is an ascendancy of access to health by this populationCONCLUSION: Several factors are associated with access to health by quilombola populations, which, related to the inequalities experienced by this population, directly impact government actions

INTRODUÇÃO: No Brasil, o acesso à saúde é um direito constitucional garantido a partir do Sistema Único de Saúde que prevê, em seus princípios norteadores, a universalidade e a equidade de acesso aos serviços de saúdeOBJETIVO: Analisar os fatores associados ao acesso da população quilombolas aos serviços de saúdeMÉTODO: Estudo transversal com 91.085 quilombolas. Para mensurar a ausência do acesso à saúde utilizou-se as variáveis sexo, etnia, trabalho, deficiência, faixa etária, analfabetismo, local de domicílio e a renda média familiar. A ausência do acesso aos serviços de saúde se deu a partir da identificação dos estabelecimentos de assistência à saúde pelas famílias quilombolas na base de dados do Cadastro Único. A associação entre as características socioeconômicas e a ausência do acesso aos serviços de saúde foram avaliadas pelo teste qui-quadrado e as medidas de magnitude da associação e respectivos intervalos de confiança foram estimados por Regressão de Poisson com variância robustaRESULTADOS: Dentre os fatores associados ao acesso aos serviços de saúde da população quilombolas, observa-se que o grupo com maior risco é os quilombolas idosos, que se autodeclaram indígenas e que residem na região centro oeste. Nota-se que no ano de 2004 houve uma redução na ausência do no acesso à saúde dos quilombolas aos serviços de saúde, entretanto entre 2005 a 2015 iniciou-se um aumento na ausência do acesso à saúde, a partir desse período uma ascendência do acesso à saúde por parte dessa populaçãoCONCLUSÃO: Diversos fatores estão associados ao acesso à saúde pelas populações quilombolas, os quais, relacionado às desigualdades vivenciadas por essa população, impactam diretamente nas ações governamentais

Formação, lazer e currículo: os cursos de Educação Física do Tocantins / Training, leisure and curriculum: the phisical education courses of Tocantins

O estudo teve como objetivo analisar a inserção do lazer nos currículos de Educação Física das instituições de ensino superior (IES) públicas do estado do Tocantins. A proposta metodológica da pesquisa teve inspiração no Estudo de Casos Múltiplos. Fizeram parte da pesquisa três cursos de licenciatura em Educação Física públicos existentes no estado. Para a coleta de dados utilizamos a análise documental, aplicação de questionários e entrevistas. O estudo demonstrou como o lazer se organiza no ensino, na pesquisa e na extensão das IES pesquisadas, além de mapear os espaços e algumas peculiaridades de cada curso. Todos os cursos de Educação Física pesquisados apresentam disciplinas sobre o lazer em seus currículos e ofertam projetos de extensão na área de esporte e/ou lazer. No que tange as produções acadêmico-cientificas apenas dois cursos estudados apresentaram publicações. Entendemos que o lazer precisa estar cada vez mais presente na formação dos profissionais de Educação Física.

This study aimed to analyze the insertion of leisure in the Physical Education curricula of public higher education institutions (HEIs) in the state of Tocantins/Brazil. The Multiple Case Study inspired the methodological proposal of the research. For this study were part of the research three undergraduate courses in Public Physical Education existing in the state. For the collection of data we used the documentary analysis, application of questionnaires and interviews. The study demonstrates how leisure is organized in the teaching, research and extension of HEIs researched, in addition to mapping the spaces and some peculiarities of each course. All the Physical Education courses researched present leisure disciplines in their curricula and offer extension projects in the area of sports and / or leisure. As far as academicscientific productions are concerned, only two courses studied presented publications. We understand that leisure needs to be increasingly present in the training of Physical Education professionals.

The sensitivity, specificity, and agreement of a point of care method: an assessment of the diagnostic accuracy / Sensibilidade, especificidade e concordância do método point of care: um estudo de precisão diagnóstica

Abstract The use of new technologies can improve screening in communities with difficult access to health. This article aims to evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and agreement of a point of care test in comparison to laboratory methods for the determination of glucose (GLI), triglyceride (TG), and total cholesterol (TC) concentrations. This prospective study used data from the remaining adult population of quilombolas in Brazil. Laboratory tests using conventional methods for the analysis of venipuncture samples were used as a standard method to measure the concentrations of GLI (mg/dL), TG (mg/dL), and TC (mg/dL) and compared to the metered dose from the collection of fingertip capillary blood (point of care). Contingency tables (2x2) were used to estimate the sensitivity and specificity of the methods. Lin and Bland & Altman coefficients were used to statistically assess agreement, the level of significance was 5%. There was substantial agreement between the methods for measuring TG and poor agreement for of TC and GLI. Analysis of the Bland & Altman coefficients revealed that the fingertip method did not produce good measures. The point of care method did not offer a good ability to measure compared to that of the reference laboratory method.

Resumo O uso de novas tecnologias pode melhorar o screening em comunidades de difícil acesso à saúde. O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar a sensibilidade, especificidade e concordância do teste de point of care em comparação com método laboratorial para dosagem de Glicose (GLI), Triglicerídeo (TG) e Colesterol total (CT). Estudo prospectivo com dados de população de adultos remanescentes de quilombolas no Brasil. Exames laboratoriais convencionais para análise foram obtidos por venopunção, utilizados como método padrão para mensuração das concentrações de GLI (mg/dL), TG (mg/dL) e CT (mg/dL) e comparados a mensuração por meio de técnica de ponta de dedo (point of care). Tabelas de contingência (2x2) foram utilizadas para estimar sensibilidade e especificidade dos métodos e o coeficiente de Lin e análises de Bland & Altman foram métodos de concordância com nível de significância de 5%. Houve concordância substancial entre os métodos para mensuração de TG e fraca concordância para mensuração de CT e GLI. Os coeficientes de Bland & Altman indicam que o método de ponta de dedo não apresentou boa mensuração. O método point of care não apresentou boa capacidade de mensuração de Glicose, Triglicerídeo e Colesterol total tendo como referência o método laboratorial.

Avaliação dos atributos da atenção primária à saúde: visão dos profissionais / Evaluation of primary health attributes: professionals 'view

Objetivo: Avaliar a presença e a extensão dos atributos da Atenção Primaria à Saúde apresentados por profissionais da saúde. Metodologia: Estudo seccional, realizado com 24 profissionais de unidades de saúde da família do município de Palmas, Tocantins. Resultados: Os participantes avaliaram os atributos com altos escores, com exceção do Acesso de Primeiro Contato e Orientação comunitária. Conclusão: Os profissionais médicos, enfermeiros e dentistas, percebem a atenção ofertada de maneira positiva, contribuindo para o fortalecimento da atenção básica. (AU)

Objective: To evaluate the presence and extent of attributes of Primary Health Care presented by health professionals. Methodology: Cross-sectional study conducted with 24 professionals from family health units in the city of Palmas, Tocantins. Results: Participants evaluated the attributes with high scores, except for First Contact Access and Community Guidance. Conclusion: Medical professionals, nurses and dentists perceive the attention offered positively, contributing to the strengthening of primary care. (AU)

Objetivo: evaluar la presencia y el alcance de los atributos de la atención primaria de salud presentados por los profesionales de la salud. Metodología: Estudio transversal realizado con 24 profesionales de unidades de salud familiar en la ciudad de Palmas, Tocantins. Resultados: los participantes evaluaron los atributos con puntajes altos, a excepción del acceso de primer contacto y la orientación comunitaria. Conclusión: Los profesionales médicos, enfermeras y dentistas perciben la atención ofrecida positivamente, contribuyendo al fortalecimiento de la atención primaria. (AU)

Nível de Percepção de Estresse e Qualidade de Vida Entre os Técnicos de Enfermagem das Unidades de Pronto Atendimento de Palmas - TO / Perceived Stress Level and Quality of Life among Licensed Practical Nurses in the Emergency Care Units of Palmas, Tocantins

Introdução: A Qualidade de vida (QV) é a percepção do indivíduo que abrange a sua posição de vida aos aspectos sociais e culturais, em relação às suas expectativas, padrões e preocupações, e é influenciada por diversos aspectos do indivíduo. Objetivo: Avaliar a relação de estresse com a QV dos Técnicos de Enfermagem (TE) das Unidades de Pronto Atendimento de Palmas, Tocantins, Brasil. Materiais e Métodos: Foram convidados a participar do estudo todos os TE das Unidades de Pronto Atendimento Norte e Sul (n=92), através dos instrumentos WHOQOL-bref, EPS-10 e questionário socioeconômico-demográfico. Resultados: Participaram voluntariamente 62 TE, em que a percepção de estresse indicou uma média de 15,6 (±5,52) para a amostra geral. Os domínios previstos no instrumento WHOQOL-bref, obtiveram as seguintes médias, de forma decrescente: domínio psicológico (64,04±11,91), domínio físico (55,01±8,49), relações sociais (54,83±18,07) e meio ambiente (51,05±12,16), com média geral de QV 53,62 (±21,36). O teste de correlação de Spearman entre as variáveis do EPS- 10 e cada um desses quatro domínios, mostrou correlação negativa (p= 0,01) de modo que quanto maior foi o estresse percebido, menor foi o nível de QV. Conclusão: Os TE com maior nível de estresse têm a QV comprometida. (AU)

Introduction: Quality of Life (QOL) is the individual's perception on social and cultural aspects, related to one's expectations, patterns and concerns, which is influenced by several aspects of the individual. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between stress and quality of life among Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) working in Emergency Care Units at Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil. Material and Methods: All LPN's of the North and South Emergency Care Units (n=92) were invited to participate in the study, using the instruments WHOQOL-bref, EPS-10 Perceived Stress Scale and socioeconomic-demographic questionnaire. Results: 62 LPN's voluntarily joined the study, where the perception of stress indicated an average of 15.6 (±5.52) for the general sample. The areas covered by the WHOQOL-brief instrument were: psychological domain (64.04±11.91), physical domain (55.01±8.49), social relationship (54.83±18.07) and environment (51.05±12.16), with overall mean QOL of 53.62 (±21.36). The Spearman's correlation test between EPS-10 variables and each of these four domains showed a negative correlation (p= 0.01) in a way that the higher the perceived stress, the lower the QOL level. Conclusion: LPN with higher level of stress have their QOL compromised. Therefore, it is necessary to incorporate changes in the lifestyle and working conditions, such as psychological support and work practices aiming to reduce stress and, consequently, improve the QOL of these professionals. (AU)

Quality of Life and Metabolic Syndrome in Brazilian quilombola communities: A Cross-sectional Study / Qualidade de vida e Síndrome Metabólica em comunidades Quilombolas brasileiras: Estudo Transversal

INTRODUCTION: The lifestyle of quilombola communities has changed due to extra community influence, thus affecting their environmental and behavioral factors related to the Metabolic Syndrome (MS). However, little is known about the influence of MS on the Quality of Life (QoL) of quilombola residents. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to study the association between MS and QoL in quilombola communities in northern Tocantins, Brazil. METHODS: The QoL of 147 adults from five quilombola communities from Tocantins was assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF instrument. Blood pressure, abdominal perimeter, fasting blood glucose, triglycerides and HDL-cholesterol were measured, and the presence of MS was defined as the alteration of at least three of these clinical aspects. The association of the clinical components and the SM presence with the Quality of Life was evaluated by Student's t-test for independent samples. RESULTS: We observed that in the total population, an altered abdominal perimeter had an inverse association with both the Physical (15.2 vs. 14.0, p=0.002) and General QoL domains (14.4 vs. 14.0, p=0.045), and MS was inversely associated with the Physical domain (14.9 vs. 14.0, p=0.030). When stratified by sex, the altered abdominal perimeters in men were inversely associated with the Physical (16.5 vs. 14.4, p<0.001), Environmental (14.0 vs. 12.6, p=0.020) and General domains (15.5 vs. 14.0, p<0.001). MS had an inverse association with the Physical (15.8 vs. 14.4, p=0.026) and General domains (14.8 vs. 14.0 p= 0.042) in men. In women there was no association between any risk factor studied and QoL domain. CONCLUSIONS: The status of MS was negatively associated with the quality of life of the male population, highlighting the abdominal perimeter, which influences the Physical and General domains of QoL, but in the female population the MS does not interfere in the perception of QoL. Understanding the relationship between chronic diseases and QoL in quilombola communities is necessary to reduce health inequalities in historically vulnerable communities.

INTRODUÇÃO: O estilo de vida das comunidades quilombolas vem sofrendo algumas modificações devido influência extra comunidade, afetando assim, os fatores ambientais e comportamentais relacionados com a Síndrome Metabólica (SM). No entanto, pouco se sabe sobre a influência da SM sobre a Qualidade de Vida (QV) de moradores de quilombos. OBJETIVO: Estudar a associação entre SM e QV em comunidades quilombolas do norte do Tocantins. MÉTODO: Estudo transversal com 147 adultos de cinco comunidades quilombolas localizadas no estado de Tocantins. Para mensurar a qualidade de vida, utilizou-se WHOQOL-bref. Pressão arterial, perímetro abdominal, glicemia em jejum, triglicerídeos e HDL-colesterol foram mensurados em exames clínicos. A presença da SM foi definida como a alteração de ao menos três desses aspectos clínicos. A associação dos componentes clínicos e a presença SM com a QV foi avaliada por meio do teste t de Student para amostras independentes, para a população total e estratificada por sexo. RESULTADOS: Dentre os fatores de risco, observa-se que o perímetro abdominal alterado apresenta associação inversa com os domínios Físico (15,2 vs. 14,0; p = 0,002) e QV Geral (14,4 vs. 14,0; p = 0,045), e a SM com o domínio Físico (14,9 vs. 14,0; p = 0,030) na população total. Ao estratificar por sexo, o perímetro abdominal alterado nos homens apresenta associação inversa com os domínios Físico (16,5 vs. 14,4; p < 0,001), Ambiental (14,0 vs. 12,6; p = 0,020) e QV Geral (15,5 vs. 14,0; p < 0,001). A SM apresenta associação inversa com os domínios Físico (15,8 vs. 14,4; p=0,026) e QV Geral (14,8 vs. 14,0; 0,042) nos homens. E nas mulheres não há associação entre os fatores de risco estudados e domínios de qualidade de vida. CONCLUSÃO: O status de SM apresentou-se negativamente associado a qualidade de vida do homem, destacando o perímetro abdominal, que influencia os domínios Físico e Geral da QV, porém, na população feminina a SM não interfere na percepção da QV. Entender a relação entre doenças crônicas e QV em comunidades quilombolas é necessário para reduzir inequidades em saúde de comunidades historicamente vulneráveis.