Clinical characterization, physical frailty, and depression in elderly patients with psoriasis from a reference center in Brazil: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background: There are few studies dedicated to the characterization of the geriatric population with psoriasis, which has particularities in terms of clinical manifestations and therapeutic limitations. As psoriasis is a chronic disease, presenting a higher prevalence with age, the increase in life expectancy in Brazil demands knowledge about the behavior of the disease among the elderly. Objectives: To characterize elderly people with psoriasis from a tertiary service, from the clinical-epidemiological point of view, presence of comorbidities, physical frailty, and affective impact, and to compare these aspects with adults with psoriasis and elderly people without the disease. Methods: Cross-sectional study of 64 elderly patients with psoriasis, 64 adults with psoriasis, and 64 elderly patients without the disease. Clinical-demographic aspects, the Beck depression scale, and Skindex-16 were evaluated. Indicators of physical frailty were evaluated in elderly patients: handgrip, sit-to-stand test, fatigue, and weight loss >5%. Results: In the elderly, the mean age (SD) of psoriasis onset was 44 (10) years, men represented 47% of the sample, the prevalence of arthritis was 22%, and ungual involvement occurred in 72%. Topical corticosteroids were used more often among elderly people with psoriasis (100%) than among adults with the disease (86%), with no difference among other systemic treatments. Diabetes mellitus occurred in 30% of the elderly. Hypertension (59%), dyslipidemia (52%), depression (34%), and fatigue (59%) were more prevalent among the elderly with psoriasis than among the healthy controls.

Associação entre domínios da atividade física e sintomas depressivos em adultos brasileiros: todo movimento conta? / Asociación entre dominios de actividad física y síntomas depresivos en adultos brasileños: ¿cada movimiento cuenta? / Association between physical activity domains and depressive symptoms among Brazilian adults: does every move count?

Resumo: O objetivo desta pesquisa foi investigar a relação da prática de atividade física nos quatro domínios (tempo livre, deslocamento, doméstico e trabalho) e a prevalência de sintomas depressivos em adultos brasileiros, de maneira geral e estratificando-se por sexo, escolaridade e ter ou não diagnóstico referido de depressão. Estudo transversal, com dados de 88.531 indivíduos de 18 anos ou mais, respondentes da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde de 2019. Os sintomas depressivos foram avaliados pelo Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (Questionário de Saúde do Paciente-9, PHQ-9). Foram considerados fisicamente ativos aqueles que referiram realizar atividade física pelo menos uma vez por semana no respectivo domínio. Adicionalmente, foi realizado o cálculo de tempo de prática semanal, sendo posteriormente divididos em quartis em cada domínio. Para as análises de associação, foram calculados o odds ratio bruto (ORbruto) e ajustado (ORajustado), no total e nas análises estratificadas. Os fisicamente ativos no tempo livre tiveram menor chance de apresentar sintomas depressivos, no total (ORajustado = 0,74; IC95%: 0,64-0,86) e em todas as estratificações, menos naqueles com depressão autorreferida. As associações na atividade física no tempo livre foram mais frequentes naqueles que praticavam entre 121 e 360 minutos semanais. Os indivíduos ativos nos domínios de deslocamento, doméstico e trabalho tiveram maior chance de apresentar sintomas depressivos em alguns grupos, com resultados mais consistentes para a atividade física doméstica. Os resultados evidenciaram que a relação da atividade física com a depressão em brasileiros varia conforme o domínio e a duração da atividade física, e que a ideia de que "todo movimento conta" parece adequada apenas para o domínio de tempo livre.

Resumen: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar la práctica de actividad física en cuatro dominios (ocio, desplazamiento, actividad doméstica y trabajo) y la prevalencia de síntomas depresivos en adultos brasileños, en general y estratificada por sexo, escolaridad y diagnóstico de depresión autoinformado. Se trata de un estudio transversal con datos de 88.531 individuos de 18 años o más, que respondieron la Encuesta Nacional de Salud en el 2019. Los síntomas depresivos se evaluaron mediante el Cuestionario sobre la Salud del Paciente-9 (PHQ-9). Aquellos que realizan actividad física al menos una vez por semana en un dominio determinado se consideraron físicamente activos. Además, se calculó el tiempo de actividad física y luego se dividió en cuartiles para cada dominio. Para los análisis de asociación, se calcularon el odds ratio crudo (ORcrudo) y el odds ratio ajustado (ORajustado) para los análisis total y estratificado. Los individuos que son físicamente activos en durante el ocio presentaron menos probabilidades de tener síntomas depresivos, en el total (ORajustado = 0,74; IC95%: 0,64-0,86) y en todas las estratificaciones, excepto los individuos con depresión autoinformada. Las asociaciones de actividad física en el tiempo libre fueron más frecuentes en quienes practicaban de 121 a 360 minutos/semana. Los individuos que eran activos en los dominios desplazamiento, actividad doméstica y trabajo tuvieron más probabilidades de presentar síntomas depresivos en algunos grupos, con resultados más consistentes para las actividades domésticas. Los resultados mostraron que la relación entre actividad física y depresión entre los brasileños varía según el dominio y la duración, y el concepto de que "cada movimiento cuenta" parece ser correcto solo para el dominio del ocio.

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the practice of physical activities in the four domains (leisure time, transportation, household, and work) and the prevalence of depressive symptoms in Brazilian adults, in general and stratified by sex, schooling level, and having or not a self-reported diagnosis of depression. This is a cross-sectional study with data from 88,531 individuals aged 18 years or older, who responded to the Brazilian National Health Survey in 2019. The depressive symptoms were evaluated by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Those who practice physical activities at least once a week in a given domain were considered physically active. Additionally, the calculation of physical activities duration was conducted and later divided into quartiles for each domain. For the association analyses, the crude odds ratio (crudeOR) and adjusted odds ratio (adjustedOR) were calculated for the total and stratified analyses. Individuals who are physically active during leisure time showed a lower chance of presenting depressive symptoms, in total (adjustedOR = 0.74; 95%CI: 0.64-0.86) and in all stratifications, except for individuals with self-reported depression. The associations of leisure-time physical activity were most frequent in those who practice from 121 to 360 minutes/week. The individuals who were active in the transportation, household, and work domains had a higher chance of presenting depressive symptoms in some groups, with more consistent results for household physical activities. The results showed that the relationship between physical activities and depression among Brazilians varies according to domain and duration, and that the concept that "every move counts" seemed to be correct only for the leisure-time domain.

Experiências e estratégias de pessoas com doença falciforme no Distrito Federal: a ruptura biográfica / Experiences and strategies of people with sickle cell disease in the Federal District: the biographical rupture

Resumo Trata-se de um estudo sobre a doença falciforme, enfermidade crônica que afeta muitas pessoas no Brasil. O objetivo foi compreender como as pessoas lidam com as adversidades oriundas do diagnóstico e a ruptura biográfica. A descrição das experiências e estratégias empregadas pelas pessoas compuseram um quadro que expressa os habitus dos entrevistados, construídos em relação dialética com a vulnerabilidade determinada pela doença. A abordagem foi qualitativa e empregou entrevistas focadas como propostas por Merton, a técnica bola de neve aplicada em grupos relacionados à doença falciforme em redes sociais. Sete participantes foram selecionados por serem informantes privilegiados, portadores da doença, maiores de 18 anos, moradores no Distrito Federal e usuários não exclusivos do Sistema Único de Saúde. O material das entrevistas foi categorizado a partir dos núcleos focais empregados. Os resultados apontaram as categorias: ruptura biográfica, experiência e estratégias de enfrentamento, atenção à saúde. Concluímos que é necessária uma sensibilização dos profissionais e da população sobre as dificuldades da condição de vida das pessoas com doença falciforme e a consolidação das políticas públicas e das redes de atendimento para acolher essa população.

Abstract This is a study on sickle cell disease, a chronic illness that affects many Brazilians, that aims to understand and analyze how people address the adversities arising from the diagnosis and the biographical rupture. The description of people's experiences and strategies conjures a picture that expresses the respondents' habitus, built in a dialectical relationship with the vulnerability determined by the disease. We adopted a qualitative approach and focused interviews as proposed by Merton, combined with the snowball technique, applied to groups related to sickle cell disease on social networks. Seven participants were selected because they were privileged informants with the disease, were over eighteen, lived in the Federal District, and were non-exclusive users of the Unified Health System. The interview material was categorized from the focal groups employed. The results indicated the following categories: biographical rupture, experience and coping strategies, and healthcare. It is necessary to sensitize professionals and the population about the challenging living conditions of people with sickle cell disease and the consolidation of public policies and care networks to accommodate this population.

Self-rated health according to sex and associated factors in Manaus, Brazil, 2019: a population-based cross-sectional study / Autoevaluación de la salud según sexo y factores asociados en Manaus, Brasil, 2019: estudio transversal de base poblacional / Autoavaliação de saúde de acordo com sexo e fatores associados em Manaus, 2019: estudo transversal de base populacional

Abstract Objective: To assess the prevalence and factors associated with poor self-rated health according to respondents' sex in Manaus, Brazil. Methods: This was a cross-sectional population-based study with adults in Manaus in 2019. Adjusted prevalence ratios and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were calculated using Poisson regression following a hierarchical model. Results: Poor self-rated health occurred in 35.2% (95%CI 33.3;37.2) of the 2,321 participants and was higher in females (PR = 1.27; 95%CI 1.13;1.43). In the general population, among both sexes, poor self-rated health was higher among the oldest, those with moderate and severe food insecurity and with chronic diseases (p-value < 0.05). Among females, poor health was also higher among the evangelical and those with mild food insecurity. Among males, self-rated health was also poorer among the retired and those with education below elementary level (p-value < 0.001). Conclusion: The female sex had the poorest health rating, influenced by morbidity and access to food.

Resumen Objetivo: Analizar la prevalencia y los factores asociados a la mala autoevaluación de salud según sexo en Manaus, Brasil. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio poblacional transversal con adultos residentes en Manaus en 2019. Las razones de prevalencia ajustadas (RP) y los intervalos de confianza del 95% (IC95%) se calcularon mediante regresión jerárquica de Poisson. Resultados: Autoevaluación mala de salud ocurrió en 35,2% (IC95% 33,3;37,2) de los 2.321 participantes y fue mayor en el sexo femenino (RP = 1,27; IC95%1,13;1,43). En la población general, femenina y masculina, la mala autoevaluación de salud fue mayor entre ancianos, con inseguridad alimentaria moderada y grave y con enfermedades crónicas (p-valor < 0,05). En el sexo femenino, la mala salud fue mayor en evangélicas y con inseguridad alimentaria leve. En el sexo masculino, jubilados y con educación inferior al nivel básico también tuvieron una peor autoevaluación (p-valor < 0,001). Conclusión: Personas de sexo femenino tuvieron una peor valoración de salud, influenciada por la morbilidad y el acceso a la alimentación.

Resumo Objetivo: Analisar a prevalência e fatores associados à autoavaliação de saúde ruim segundo o sexo em Manaus. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo transversal de base populacional com adultos residentes em Manaus em 2019. Razões de prevalências (RP) ajustadas e intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%) foram calculadas por regressão de Poisson hierarquizada. Resultados: Saúde autoavaliada como ruim ocorreu em 35,2% (IC95% 33,3;37,2) dos 2.321 participantes e foi maior no sexo feminino (RP = 1,27; IC95% 1,13;1,43). Na população geral, em ambos os sexos, saúde autoavaliada como ruim foi maior entre os mais velhos, com insegurança alimentar moderada e grave e com presença de doenças crônicas (p-valor < 0,05). No sexo feminino, saúde ruim foi maior em evangélicas e com insegurança alimentar leve. No masculino, aposentados e com nível de ensino inferior ao fundamental também apresentaram pior autoavaliação (p-valor < 0,001). Conclusão: Pessoas do sexo feminino apresentaram pior avaliação de saúde, influenciada por morbidade e acesso a alimentação.

Sedentary behavior, abdominal obesity and healthcare costs in Brazilian adults with cardiovascular diseases: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Research on the economic burden of sedentary behavior and abdominal obesity on health expenses associated with cardiovascular diseases is scarce. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to verify whether sedentary behavior, isolated and combined with abdominal obesity, influences the medication expenditure among adults with cardiovascular diseases. DESIGN AND SETTING: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of President Prudente, State of São Paulo, Brazil in 2018. METHODS: The study included adults with cardiovascular diseases, aged 30-65 years, who were treated by the Brazilian National Health Services. Sedentary behavior was assessed using a questionnaire. Abdominal obesity was defined by waist circumference. Medication expenditures were verified using the medical records of each patient. RESULTS: The study included a total of 307 adults. Individuals classified in the group with risk factor obesity combined (median [IQ] USD$ 29.39 [45.77]) or isolated (median [IQ] USD$ 27.17 [59.76]) to sedentary behavior had higher medication expenditures than those belonging to the non-obese with low sedentary behavior group (median [IQ] USD$ 13.51 [31.42]) (P = 0.01). The group with combined obesity and sedentary behavior was 2.4 (95%CI = 1.00; 5.79) times more likely to be hypertensive. CONCLUSION: Abdominal obesity was a determining factor for medication expenses, regardless of sedentary behavior, among adults with cardiovascular diseases.

Families' situation of caring for a child with a chronic condition: a mixed methods study / Situación de las familias en el cuidado de un hijo con una enfermedad crónica: un estudio de métodos mixtos / Situação de cuidar de uma criança com condição crônica pelas famílias: estudo de métodos mistos

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the meanings attributed by family members to the situation of caring for a child with a chronic condition (CCC), in the light of the Family Management Style Framework (FMSF). Method: A mixed-methods, parallel-convergent study, guided by the FMSF theoretical framework, using the conceptual component "Definition of the Situation". Fifty-three CCC families took part. Data was collected using a semi-structured interview, a questionnaire to characterize the participants and a Family Management Measure scale. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was carried out on the quantitative data and the qualitative data was subjected to deductive thematic analysis. Results: Family members reported a view of normality in relation to CCC, also verified by the Child's Daily Life scale. However, they indicate the repercussions of the chronic condition on the family, and that they devote more attention and time to meeting the child's care needs, which was also verified in the View of the Impact of the Condition and Management Effort scales. Conclusion: Families have a positive view of the situation of caring for CCC at home, but point out some negative effects, such as the greater time spent caring for the child.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar los significados atribuidos por los familiares a la situación de cuidado de un hijo con una condición crónica (CCC), a la luz del Marco de Estilos de Gestión Familiar (FMSF). Método: Estudio de métodos mixtos, paralelo-convergente, orientado por el marco teórico del FMSF, utilizando el componente conceptual "Definición de la Situación". Participaron 53 familias CCC. Los datos se recogieron mediante una entrevista semiestructurada, un cuestionario para caracterizar a los participantes y una escala de Medida de Gestión Familiar. Se analizaron estadísticas descriptivas e inferenciales para los datos cuantitativos y los datos cualitativos se sometieron a un análisis temático deductivo.. Resultados: Los familiares relataron una visión de normalidad en relación al CCC, verificada también por la escala de Vida Cotidiana del Niño. Sin embargo, señalan las repercusiones de la condición crónica en la familia, y que dedican más atención y tiempo a la atención de las necesidades de cuidado del niño, lo que también fue verificado en las escalas Visión del Impacto de la Condición y Esfuerzo de Gestión. Conclusión: Las familias tienen una visión positiva de la situación de cuidar de CCC en casa, pero señalan algunos efectos negativos, como el mayor tiempo dedicado al cuidado del niño.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar os significados atribuídos por familiares a situação de cuidar de uma criança com condição crônica (CCC), à luz do Family Management Style Framework (FMSF). Método: Pesquisa de métodos mistos, do tipo paralelo convergente, orientada pelo referencial teórico FMSF, utilizando o componente conceitual "Definição da Situação". Participaram 53 famílias de CCC. Os dados foram coletados por entrevista semiestruturada, questionário de caracterização dos participantes e escala de Medida de Manejo Familiar. Realizou-se análise estatística descritiva e inferencial dos dados quantitativos e os dados qualitativos foram submetidos à análise temática do tipo dedutiva. Resultados: Familiares referem uma visão de normalidade em relação à CCC, verificada também pela escala Vida Diária da Criança. Contudo, indicam as repercussões da condição crônica na família, e que dedicam maior atenção e tempo para atender às necessidades de cuidado da criança, também verificado nas escalas de Visão do Impacto da Condição e Esforço de Manejo. Conclusão: As famílias possuem uma visão positiva da situação de cuidar das CCC no domicílio, apontando, contudo, alguns efeitos negativos, como é o caso do maior tempo despendido na atenção à criança.

Resultados de "Tomando Control de su Salud" online, en personas con enfermedades no transmisibles de México y Perú durante COVID-19 / Results of "Tomando Control de su Salud" online, in people with non-communicable diseases in Mexico and Peru during COVID-19

Las enfermedades no transmisibles (ENT) son una creciente preocupación global que afecta tanto a la atención médica como a la calidad de vida. Los programas de automanejo de enfermedades crónicas como el denominado "Tomando Control de su Salud" (TCS), se han vuelto estrategias efectivas para abordar este problema. OBJETIVO: Evaluar el resultado del programa TCS, versión en línea, en las variables automanejo y autoeficacia, en muestras de personas con ENT de México y Perú, durante la pandemia por COVID-19. METODOLOGÍA: El diseño del estudio fue cuasiexperimental con mediciones independientes (intervenidos y controles) y mediciones en línea, al inicio y término de la intervención; evaluadas con Partners in Health Scale y la Escala de Autoeficacia. Los cambios en el tiempo se examinaron mediante la prueba de Wilcoxon. RESULTADOS: De los 114 participantes, la mayoría eran mujeres (83.3%) con una edad promedio de 58.8 años. Antes de la intervención, los grupos fueron iguales en las variables de estudio. No se encontró ningún aumento significativo en las variables de estudio en el grupo control, sin embargo, hubo un aumento estadísticamente significativo en la autoeficacia y automanejo en el grupo intervenido. CONCLUSIONES: El programa TCS en línea contribuyó al aumento de la autoeficacia, el automanejo, el conocimiento de la enfermedad, la adherencia al tratamiento y el manejo de síntomas en participantes con ENT de México y Perú durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Esto respalda la evidencia de que el programa mejora la salud y la calidad de vida de quienes viven con estas enfermedades.

Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are a growing global concern that affects both healthcare and quality of life. Chronic disease self-management programs, such as "Tomando Control de su Salud" (TCS), have become effective strategies to address this problem. PURPOSE: To evaluate the results of the TCS program, online version, in the self-management and self-efficacy variables, in samples of people with NCD from Mexico and Peru, during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODOLOGY: The study design was quasi-experimental with independent measurements (interventions and controls) and online measurements, at the beginning and end of the intervention; evaluated with the Partners in Health Scale and the Self-Efficacy Scale. Changes over time were examined using the Wilcoxon test. RESULTS: Out of the 114 participants, most were women (83.3%) with an average age of 58.8 years. Before the intervention, the groups were equal in the study variables. No significant increase in the study variables was found in the control group; however, there was a statistically significant increase in self-efficacy and self-management in the intervention group. CONCLUSIONS: The online TCS program contributed to increased self-efficacy, self-management, disease knowledge, treatment adherence, and symptom management in participants with NCD from Mexico and Peru during the COVID-19 pandemic. This supports evidence that the program improves the health and quality of life of those living with these illnesses.

Nivel de literacidad en salud en población chilena con enfermedades crónicas: análisis secundario de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2009 y 2016 / Health literacy level on chilean population with chronic diseases: secondary analysis of the 2009 and 2016 national health survey

INTRODUCCIÓN: Las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles (ECNT) son consideradas una pandemia dada su alta prevalencia y morbimortalidad asociada. Se postula que el nivel de literacidad en salud (LS) de las personas con estas condiciones impactaría en su autocuidado. OBJETIVO: Conocer la prevalencia de bajo nivel de LS de la población chilena con ECNT según datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud (ENS) versión 2009 y 2016; además de identificar cómo su LS influiría sobre ciertos resultados en salud. METODOLOGÍA: Estudio transversal descriptivo-analítico. Se utiliza el ítem del módulo psicosocial de la ENS que evalúa autoeficacia literaria y se cruza con variables sociodemográficas y resultados intermedios de salud de interés. RESULTADOS Y DISCUSIÓN: La prevalencia de bajo nivel de LS en población con diabetes fue de 23,7% el 2009 y de 15,5%, el 2016. Para personas con hipertensión arterial, se obtuvo una prevalencia de 19,7% en el 2009 y de 17,5% en el 2016. Se observa diferencias por edad, sexo, nivel educacional y ruralidad. Se reporta mayor proporción de HbA1c descompensada, menor actividad física y peor estado de salud percibido en la población estudiada. CONCLUSIONES: El nivel de LS influye en cómo los individuos manejan su condición crónica. Contar con un diagnóstico previo del nivel de LS de las personas, permitiría diseñar intervenciones pertinentes a sus necesidades.

INTRODUCTION: Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are considered a pandemic given their high prevalence and associated morbidity and mortality. It is postulated that the level of health literacy (HL) of people with these conditions would impact their self-care. OBJECTIVE: To know the prevalence of low HL of the Chilean population with NCD according to data from the National Health Survey (ENS) version 2009 and 2016; in addition to identify how their HL would influence certain health outcomes. METHODOLOGY: Descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study. The ENS's item from the psychosocial module which evaluates literary self-efficacy is used and crossed with sociodemographic variables and intermediate health outcomes of interest. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The prevalence of low HL in the population with diabetes was 23.7% in 2009 and 15.5% in 2016. For people with arterial hypertension, a prevalence of 19.7% was obtained in the 2009 and 17.5% in 2016. Differences are observed by age, sex, educational level, and rurality. A higher proportion of uncompensated HbA1c, lower physical activity and worse perceived health status are reported in the population studied. CONCLUSIONS: The HL level influences how individuals manage their chronic condition. Having a prior diagnosis of people's HL would allow the design of interventions to be relevant to their needs.

Enfermedad crónica y control metabólico, relación con características de la atención de salud en Chile / Chronic disease and metabolic control, relationship with characteristics of health care in Chile

OBJETIVO: determinar el nivel de control metabólico de las personas con hipertensión arterial (HTA) y diabetes mellitus (DM) que se atienden en el Programa de Salud Cardiovascular en la red de Atención Primaria en Salud (APS) a nivel nacional y establecer su relación con algunas características de la atención de salud. MÉTODO: diseño descriptivo, correlacional y de corte transversal. Se realizó estadística descriptiva del control metabólico de las personas con HTA y DM, se utiliza Prueba T para Muestras pareadas. Se calcula la asociación entre el control metabólico y la variable de población beneficiaria por comuna utilizando el Coeficiente de Correlación de Pearson. RESULTADOS: en el control metabólico, de las personas con HTA, el 56,02% y 55,75% logran una presión arterial <140/90 mmHg en el año 2018 y 2019; con respecto a las personas con DM, el 38,73% y el 38,51% alcanzan niveles de hemoglobina glicosilada <7% para los años 2018 y 2019 respectivamente. Se evidencia una correlación positiva entre el control metabólico de HTA y DM, con un R de Pearson = 0,719, un IC 95% [0,453 ­ 0,868] y p<0,001 en el año 2018 y un R de Pearson = 0,647, un IC 95% [0,330 ­ 0,833] y p<0,001 en el año 2019. CONCLUSIONES: adoptar un enfoque integral y de género en el manejo de las enfermedades crónicas en la Atención Primaria en Salud es fundamental, dirigiendo las estrategias con el fin de lograr el control metabólico. Las políticas públicas deben orientarse a la disminución de las brechas en salud.

OBJECTIVE: to determine the level of metabolic control of people with high blood pressure (HBP) and diabetes mellitus (DM) who are treated in the Cardiovascular Health Program within the primary care network at the national level and to establish their relationship with some characteristics of health care provision. METHOD: cross-sectional correlational descriptive design. Descriptive statistics of the metabolic control of people with HBP and DM were performed, using the T Test for Paired Samples. The association between metabolic control and the beneficiary population variable by commune is calculated using the Pearson Correlation Coefficient. RESULTS: in relation to the metabolic control, 56.02% and 55.75% of people with hypertension, in 2018 and 2019, achieved a blood pressure <140/90 mmHg; regarding people with DM, 38.73% and 38.51%, obtained glycosylated hemoglobin levels <7%, for the year 2018 and 2019. A positive correlation is evidenced between the metabolic control of HBP and DM, with a Pearson's R = 0.719, a 95% CI [0.453 - 0.868] and p<0.001 in the year 2018 and a Pearson's R = 0.647, a 95% CI [0.330 - 0.833] and p<0.001 in the year 2019. CONCLUSIONS: adopting a comprehensive and gender approach in the management of chronic diseases in Primary Health Care is essential, directing strategies to achieve metabolic control. Public policies must be aimed at reducing health gaps.

Relación del apoyo social percibido y el logro de las metas de compensación de los pacientes con hipertensión arterial y diabetes mellitus / Relationship of perceived social support and the compensation goals of patients with arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus

INTRODUCCIÓN: Las enfermedades crónicas son un problema actual que presentan altos porcentajes de descompensación en pacientes hipertensos y diabéticos, que hace interesante evaluar los determinantes sociales que influyen en la situación, como el apoyo social. OBJETIVO DEL ESTUDIO: fue relacionar el apoyo social percibido, adherencia a medicamentos, literacidad y variables sociodemográficas con el logro de compensación en pacientes con hipertensión arterial y diabetes mellitus. METODOLOGÍA: De tipo descriptivo correlacional de corte transversal. RESULTADOS: Se estudió a 600 personas, con un promedio de edad de 62,9 años, 63,5% mujeres. Un 64,66% son diabéticos y 89,5% hipertensos (46,9% y 43,33% descompensados respectivamente). El apoyo social percibido fue alto y presentan una inadecuada adherencia al tratamiento farmacológico y una adecuada literacidad en salud (57,6%). Se realiza un análisis de relaciones que demuestran relación significativa entre una menor percepción de apoyo instrumental y ser mujer; la percepción del apoyo de interacción social disminuye con el aumento de la edad y en relación con el apoyo afectivo, disminuye la percepción a mayores años de estudios. Al realizar una regresión logística, entre la percepción de apoyo social baja y los niveles de compensación de los parámetros de compensación no se evidencia una relación estadísticamente significativa. Se evidencia una asociación entre las personas con menos de 8 años de estudio y presentar presiones arteriales elevadas. DISCUSIÓN: Existe dificultad en la medición del concepto de apoyo social, dado que el sentido y significancia es personal. Las patologías crónicas como estresores debe ser un elemento que continúe estudiándose con estudios longitudinales y experimentales. Las estrategias clínicas para la compensación de la hipertensión y la diabetes deben ir más allá del apoyo social, considerando las crecientes complicaciones y proyecciones de mortalidad. CONCLUSIÓN: Se destaca la importancia de abordar el apoyo social considerando su naturaleza subjetiva y contextual, aunque no se estableció una correlación directa con el logro terapéutico. Se señala la inadecuada adherencia al tratamiento farmacológico, la asociación entre baja escolaridad y presiones arteriales elevadas.

INTRODUCTION: Chronic diseases are a current problem since there are high percentages of decompensation in hypertensive and diabetic patients, which makes it interesting to evaluate the social determinants that influence and social support as a multidimensional concept. OBJECTIVE: To relate the perceived social support, medication adherence, literacy and sociodemographic variables with the achievement of compensation in patients with arterial hypertension and / or diabetes mellitus. METHODOLOGY: Descriptive correlational descriptive study is performed methodologically. RESULTS: 600 people were studied, with an average age of 62.9 years, 63.5% women. 64.66% are diabetic and 89.5% hypertensive (46.9% and 43.33% decompensated respectively). The perceived social support was high and showed inadequate adherence to drug treatment and adequate literacy (57.6%). An analysis of relationships that are significantly related between a lower perception of instrumental support and being a woman is performed; the perception of social interaction support with increasing age and in relation to affective support, the perception of older years of studies. When performing a logistic regression, there is no statistically significant relationship between the perception of low social support and the compensation levels of the compensation parameters. There is evidence of an association between children under 8 years of study and presentation of high arterial references. DISCUSSION: There is difficulty in measuring the concept of social support, since the meaning and meaning is personal. Chronic pathologies as stressors should be an element that continues to study with longitudinal and experimental studies. Clinical strategies for the compensation of hypertension and diabetes must go beyond social support, considering the increasing complications and mortality projections. CONCLUSION: Emphasizes the importance of addressing social support considering its subjective and contextual nature, though no direct correlation with therapeutic achievement was established. Highlights inadequate adherence to pharmacological treatment, the association between low education and elevated blood pressure.

El Modelo Transteórico y la Teoría del Automanejo Individual y Familiar como paradigma para comprender el cambio de comportamiento y el automanejo en personas con enfermedades crónicas / The Transtheoretical Model and the Individual and Family Self-Management Theory as a paradigm to understand behavior change and self-management in people with chronic diseases

INTRODUCCIÓN: El automanejo y el cambio de conducta siguen siendo retos para quienes padecen enfermedades crónicas. Para su abordaje existen modelos y estrategias que orientan a alcanzar mejores resultados en salud. OBJETIVO: Analizar la Teoría del Automanejo Individual y Familiar junto con el Modelo Transteórico como paradigmas para comprender los desafíos e identificar factores involucrados en el cambio conductual y el automanejo de personas con enfermedades crónicas. DESARROLLO: El Modelo Transteórico comprende cinco etapas que explican el proceso cíclico de cambio. Por otro lado, la Teoría del Automanejo Individual y Familiar se distingue por tres dimensiones: contexto, proceso y resultados. Al interrelacionar ambos modelos, se observa que el contexto dado por la Teoría del Automanejo Individual y Familiar puede determinar la etapa del cambio. Los procesos, como la autoeficacia, la facilitación social o la autorregulación, son implementados de formas distintas según la etapa del cambio en la que la persona se encuentre. CONCLUSIÓN: La integración de ambos modelos potencia la comprensión acerca del cambio de conducta en personas con enfermedades crónicas. Esta articulación favorece enfoques más personalizados, lo que permitiría que los profesionales de enfermería reconocer la etapa de cambio en la que se encuentra la persona y, con base en la Teoría del Automanejo, atender las necesidades del individuo y familia, propiciando un cuidado integral.

INTRODUCTION: Self-management and behavioral change continue to be challenges for those suffering from chronic diseases. There are models and strategies for approaching them that aim to achieve better health outcomes. OBJECTIVE: Analyze the Individual and Family Self-Management Theory together with the Transtheoretical Model as paradigms to understand the challenges and identify factors involved in behavioral change and self-management of people with chronic diseases. DEVELOPMENT: The Transtheoretical Model comprises five stages that explain the cyclical process of change. On the other hand, the Individual and Family Self-Management Theory is distinguished by three dimensions: context, process and outcomes. By interrelating both models, it is observed that the context given by the Individual and Family Self-Management Theory can determine the stage of change. Processes, such as self-efficacy, social facilitation or self-regulation, are implemented in different ways depending on the stage of change the person is in. Finally, outcomes, such as self-management, emerge from the effective joint application of both models. CONCLUSION: The integration of both models enhances the understanding of behavior change in people with chronic diseases. This articulation favors more personalized approaches, which would allow nursing professionals to recognize the stage of change in which the person is and, based on the Self-Management Theory, address the needs of the individual and family, promoting comprehensive care.

Type 1 diabetes care delivery in Yaoundé, Cameroon: Social and political representations

Background: Increasing chronic diseases challenges the health systems of low- and middleincome countries, including Cameroon. Type 1 diabetes (T1D), among the most common chronic diseases in children, poses particular care delivery challenges. Aim: We examined social representations of patients' roles and implementation of T1D care among political decision-makers, healthcare providers and patients within families. Setting: The study was conducted in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Methods: Eighty-two individuals were included in the study. The authors conducted semistructured interviews with policy makers (n = 5), healthcare professionals (n = 7) and patients 'parents (n = 20). Questionnaires were administered to paediatric patients with T1D (n = 50). The authors also observed care delivery at a referral hospital and at a T1D-focused nongovernmental organisation over 15 days. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis and descriptive statistics. Results: Cameroonian health policy portrays patients with T1D as passive recipients of care. While many practitioners recognised the complex social and economic determinants of adherence to T1D care, in practice interactions focused on specific biomedical issues and offered brief guidance. Cultural barriers and policy implementation challenges prevent patients and their families from being fully active participants in care. Parents and children prefer an ongoing relationship with a single clinician and interactions with other patients and families. Conclusion: Patients and families mobilise experience and lay knowledge to complement biomedical knowledge, but top-down policy and clinical practice limit their active engagement in T1D care. Contribution: Children with T1D and their families, policy makers, healthcare professionals, and civil society have new opportunities to contribute to person-centred care, as advocated by the Sustainable Development Goals.

Promoting healthy lifestyles among children and adolescents to enhance primary prevention of non-communicable diseases / 中国学校卫生

Abstract@#Healthy lifestyles are the most effective means of promoting the physical and mental health of children and adolescents. In China, unhealthy lifestyles, such as insufficient physical activity, inadequate sleep, poor dietary choices, smoking, and alcohol consumption are prevalent among this population, posing a threat to healthy growth and development. An initial review of global research examining healthy lifestyles reveals a continually evolving landscape, emphasizing the pressing need to update intervention strategies and theories for children and adolescents health promotion in China. The article presents the most recent state of the art healthy lifestyle indicators and the development of healthy lifestyle intervention strategies. In the future, interventions and monitoring of the health lifestyles of children and adolescents should be conducted in conjunction with schools and families which provide optimal settings, while utilizing advanced methods such as the Internet and digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and integrated omics technologies incorporating genetics and the environment.

Probability and trend of premature death of four major chronic diseases in Linyi City in 2013-2021 / 公共卫生与预防医学

Objective To analyze the mortality rate and probability of premature death caused by four major noninfectious chronic diseases (NCDs)in Linyi City from 2013 to 2021, and to provide data support for scientific formulation of chronic disease prevention and control strategy. Methods The mortality data of major chronic diseases in Linyi City from 2013 to 2021 were analyzed. The crude mortality, age-standardized mortality and premature death probability were calculated. The annual percent change (APC) was adopted to analyze the temporal trend of mortality and probability of premature death. Results The average annual crude mortality of four major NCDs was 538.98/100,000, and the age-standardized mortality was 387.3/100,000. The crude mortality rate increased from 517.37/100 000 in 2013 to 563.13/100 000 in 2021 (APC=0.89％, P=0.01). The age-standardized mortality rate decreased from 410.19/100,000 to 364.92/100,000 (APC=-1.8％, P=0.01). The crude mortality and age-standardized mortality of four major NCDs in males were higher than those in females (P<0.05). The average annual probability of premature death caused by four major NCDs was 13.37%. The probability of premature death decreased from 14.49％ in 2013 to 12.32％ in 2021（APC=-2.1％, P=0.00）. From 2013 to 2021, the probability of premature death from malignant tumors, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and chronic respiratory diseases in Linyi City dropped from 6.14%, 7.47%, and 1.21% to 5.52%, 6.46%, and 0.5%, respectively (APCs were -1.2%, -2.1%, and -11.3%, respectively, and P values were 0.04, 0.00, and 0.00, respectively). The probability of premature death from diabetes remained stable. The probability of premature death caused by four major NCDs in males was higher than that in females (P<0.05). Conclusion The probability of premature death of the four major NCDs in Linyi has showed a downward trend during 2013-2021. It is suggested to strengthen the prevention and control of diabetes in the next step.

Factores promotores y amenazadores de Esperanza en cuidadores de niños con condiciones crónicas / Factors that promote and threaten Hope in caregivers of children with chronic conditions / Fatores promotores e ameaçadores da Esperança em cuidadores de crianças com condições crônicas

Objetivo: identificar los factores que promueven y amenazan la Esperanza en cuidadores familiares de niños de 2 a 3 años con condiciones crónicas. Método: estudio cualitativo, incluyendo 46 cuidadores familiares de niños con condición crónica de 2 a 3 años, egresados de dos Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales. La recolección de datos ocurrió mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas guiadas por el Modelo de Intervención en Ayuda Mutua Promotora de Esperanza. Los datos fueron sometidos a análisis temático deductivo. Resultados: se identificaron como factores promotores de la Esperanza: la experiencia compartida con los miembros de la red social de apoyo; la relación con el niño; mejoría clínica del niño; espiritualidad; orientación positiva para el futuro. Se identificaron como factores amenazadores de la Esperanza: relaciones conflictivas y incredulidad con relación al niño por parte de personas cercanas; incertidumbres sobre el futuro; inseguridades sobre la capacidad de cuidar al niño. Conclusión: los factores amenazadores de Esperanza generaron sufrimiento, dolor, angustia, ansiedad y soledad en los cuidadores. Los factores promotores de Esperanza generaron consuelo, motivación, fuerza y alegría. Los hallazgos permiten a los enfermeros reconocer las fortalezas y debilidades de los cuidadores y promover la adopción de comportamientos que promuevan la Esperanza en los cuidadores de niños con condiciones crónicas.

Objective: to identify the factors that promote and threaten Hope in family caregivers of 2- to 3-year-old children with chronic conditions. Method: qualitative study with 46 family caregivers of children between 2 and 3 years old with a chronic condition, discharged from two Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews guided by the Model for Intervention in Mutual Help Promoter of Hope. Data were submitted to deductive thematic analysis. Results: the following were identified as factors that promote Hope: The experience shared with members of the social support network; The relationship with the child; Clinical improvement of the child; Spirituality; Positive guidance for the future. The following were identified as factors that threaten Hope: Conflictual relationships and discredit of the child by close people; Uncertainties about the future; Insecurities about the ability to care for the child. Conclusion: the threatening factors of Hope generated suffering, pain, anguish, anxiety, and loneliness in caregivers. The promoting factors of Hope generated comfort, motivation, strength and joy. The findings allow Nurses to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of caregivers and adopt behaviors that promote Hope in caregivers of children with chronic conditions.

Objetivo: identificar quais são os fatores promotores e ameaçadores da Esperança em cuidadores familiares de crianças de 2 a 3 anos com condições crônicas. Método: estudo qualitativo, incluindo 46 cuidadores familiares de crianças com condição crônica de 2 a 3 anos egressas de duas Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal. A coleta de dados se deu por meio de entrevista semiestruturada orientada pelo Modelo de Intervenção em Ajuda Mútua Promotor de Esperança. Os dados foram submetidos à análise temática dedutiva. Resultados: foram identificados como fatores promotores da Esperança: A experiência compartilhada com membros da rede de apoio social; A relação com a criança; Melhora clínica da criança; Espiritualidade; Orientação positiva para o futuro. Foram identificados como fatores ameaçadores da Esperança: Relações conflituosas e descrença da criança por pessoas próximas; Incertezas sobre o futuro; Inseguranças sobre a capacidade de prestar os cuidados à criança. Conclusão: os fatores ameaçadores da Esperança geraram sofrimento, dor, angústia, ansiedade e solidão nos cuidadores. Os fatores promotores da Esperança geraram conforto, motivação, força e alegria. Os achados possibilitam que Enfermeiros reconheçam as potencialidades e fragilidades dos cuidadores e promovam a adoção de comportamentos promotores de Esperança em cuidadores de crianças com condições crônicas.

Desenhar, escrever e contar: qualidade de vida da criança e adolescente com condição crônica / Draw, write and tell interview: Quality of life of children and adolescents with chronic condition / Dibujar, escribir y contar: calidad de vida de niños y adolescentes con enfermedades crónicas

Objetivo: compreender por meio da técnica Desenhar, escrever e contar como a condição crônica influencia na qualidade de vida infantojuvenil; e analisar o uso da técnica nessa população. Método: estudo qualitativo, descritivo e exploratório. Participaram onze crianças e adolescentes com condição crônica entre sete e dezessete anos. A coleta de dados ocorreu mediante entrevista semiestruturada, com auxílio da técnica Desenhar, escrever e contar, em um Hospital público. Para análise dos dados utilizou-se a análise de conteúdo temática de Bardin. Resultados: emergiram três categorias que evidenciam diversas alterações na qualidade de vida dessa clientela, com destaque para o comprometimento físico, emocional e social que impacta nas de experiências que compõem a infância e a adolescência. A técnica Desenhar, escrever e contar foi um facilitador e enriqueceu a coleta de dados. Considerações finais: a técnica escolhida possibilitou identificar a qualidade de vida prejudicada da criança e adolescente com condição crônica.

Objective: to understand, through the Draw, Write and Tell interview technique how chronic condition influences pediatric quality of life; To analyze the use of the technique in this population. Method: qualitative, descriptive, exploratory study. Eleven children and adolescents with chronic conditions between seven and seventeen years old participated. Data collection took place through semi-structured interviews, with the aid of the Draw, Write and Tell interview technique, in State University Hospital. For data analysis, thematic content analysis according to Bardin was used. Results: three categories emerged that show several changes in the quality of life of this clientele, with emphasis on the physical, emotional and social impairment that impact on the experiences that make up childhood and adolescence. The Draw, Write and Tell interview technique facilitated and enriched data collection. Final considerations: The chosen technique made it possible to identify the impaired quality of life of children and adolescents with chronic conditions.

Objetivo: comprender, a través de la técnica de entrevista Dibujar, Escribir y Contar, cómo la condición crónica influye en la calidad de vida infantojuvenil; y analizar el uso de la técnica en esta población. Método: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo y exploratorio. Participaron once niños y adolescentes, con condiciones crónicas, de siete a diecisiete años. La recolección de datos ocurrió por medio de entrevistas semiestructuradas, con el auxilio de la técnica de entrevista Dibujar, Escribir y Contar, en un hospital público. En cuanto al análisis de datos, se utilizó el análisis de contenido temático de Bardin. Resultados: surgieron tres categorías que muestran varios cambios en la calidad de vida de esta clientela, con énfasis en el deterioro físico, emocional y social que tiene un gran impacto en las experiencias que componen la infancia y la adolescencia. La técnica Dibujar, Escribir y Contar facilitó y enriqueció la recolección de datos. Consideraciones finales: la técnica elegida permitió identificar la calidad de vida deteriorada de niños y adolescentes con condiciones crónicas.

O contexto vivido pelo familiar e pessoa em tratamento hemodialítico / The context experienced by family members and people under hemodialytic treatment / El contexto vivido por familiares y personas en tratamiento de hemodiálisis

Objetivo: compreender o contexto vivido pelo familiar e pessoa em tratamento hemodialítico. Método: estudo descritivo exploratório, qualitativo e transversal, aprovado pelo comitê de ética em pesquisa, realizado com pacientes com doença renal crônica e seus familiares, em um munícipio do interior do estado do Rio Grande do Norte, entre junho e julho de 2019. Utilizada entrevista semiestruturada, com perguntas norteadoras para a composição estrutural do genograma e ecomapa. Posteriormente à transcrição das falas, seguiu-se a leitura e construção das categorias a partir das informações encontradas. Resultados: Foram realizadas 18 entrevistas, compondo nove famílias participantes, obtendo-se as categorias: Apoio da família, Apoio externo à família, Renúncia e Enfrentamento da doença. Conclusão: a maneira com que cada paciente e família irão vivenciar o estar doente e interpretar esse significado fará essa adaptação particular e pessoal, assim como o seu enfrentamento, particularmente ao considerar que, no núcleo familiar, ocorre uma reestruturação em meio às demandas de cuidado.

Objective: to understand the context experienced by the family member and person undergoing hemodialysis treatment. Method: exploratory, qualitative and cross-sectional descriptive study, approved by the research ethics committee, carried out with patients with chronic kidney disease and their families, in a municipality in the interior of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, between June and July 2019. Used semi-structured interview, with guiding questions for the structural composition of the genogram and ecomap. After transcribing the speeches, the categories were read and constructed based on the information found. Results: comprising nine participating families, 18 interviews were carried out, obtaining the categories: Family support, External support to the family, Resignation and Coping with the disease. Conclusion: the way in which each patient and family will experience being sick and interpret this meaning will make this particular and personal adaptation, as well as coping, particularly when considering that, within the family nucleus, a restructuring occurs amid the demands of care.

Objetivo: comprender el contexto vivido por el familiar y la persona en tratamiento de hemodiálisis. Método: estudio descriptivo exploratorio, cualitativo y transversal, aprobado por el comité de ética en investigación, realizado con pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica y sus familiares, en un municipio del interior del estado de Rio Grande do Norte, entre junio y julio de 2019. Se utilizó una entrevista semiestructurada, con preguntas orientadoras para la composición estructural del genograma y del ecomapa. Luego de transcribir las declaraciones, se leyó la construcción de las categorías a partir de las informaciones encontradas. Resultados: Se realizaron 18 entrevistas, comprendiendo nueve familias participantes, obteniendo las categorías: Apoyo familiar, Apoyo externo a la familia, Rendimiento y Enfrentamiento de la enfermedad. Conclusión: la forma en que cada paciente y familia vivirá el estar enfermo e interpretará este significado, condicionará esa adaptación particular y personal, así como su enfrentamiento, particularmente si se considera que, dentro del núcleo familiar, se produce una reestructuración en medio de las demandas del cuidado.

Caregiver Experience from the Perspective of Men and Women: An Integrative Review

Introduction: The need for care has increased exponentially in recent years, along with chronic noncommunicable diseases. Caregivers have been predominantly women, although in recent years there has been an increase in the number of men assuming this role. Each of them approaches caregiving differently, shaping their caregiving experience differently from one another. Objective: To identify, through scientific evidence, the meaning of being a caregiver for men and women who assume this role. Methodology: This is an integrative literature review of articles published from 2012 to 2023, following Whittemore and Knafl's proposal. Keywords in Spanish, English, and Portuguese were used. The databases searched were Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, Ovid, and PubMed. Twenty-four articles that met the inclusion criteria were analyzed. Results: The following themes emerged: "Losses and limitations due to the caregiver's role," "Feelings experienced by the caregiver," "Caregiving as an act of love," and "Transcendence of care: between spirituality and religiosity." Conclusions: It was found that men focus their care on the person's comfort, cleanliness, and medication, while women provide care focused on continuous emotional support, assuming this commitment at all times and places, building an experience of care aimed at "always being aware." In both genders, the onset of stress, loss of meaning in life, and negative feelings are highlighted.

Introducción: la necesidad de cuidado se ha incrementado de manera exponencial en los últimos años, asociada a enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles. Los cuidadores han sido principalmente mujeres, si bien en los últimos años se ha incrementado el número de hombres que asumen este papel. Cada uno de ellos aborda el cuidado de manera diferente, construyendo su experiencia del cuidado distinto uno del otro. Objetivo: identificar a través de la evidencia científica el significado de ser cuidador para hombres y mujeres que asumen el rol. Metodología: se realizó una revisión integrativa de la literatura, siguiendo la propuesta de Whittemore y Knafl, de artículos publicados en el periodo de 2012 a 2023. Se utilizaron las palabras claves en español, inglés y portugués. Las bases de datos consultadas fueron: Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, Ovid y PubMed. Se analizaron veinticuatro artículos que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. Resultados: emergieron los siguientes temas: "Pérdidas y limitaciones por el rol del cuidador", "Sentimientos experimentados por el cuidador", "Cuidar como un acto de amor" y "Trascendencia del cuidado: entre la espiritualidad y la religiosidad". Conclusiones: se evidenció que los hombres enfocan sus cuidados hacia el confort, aseo y medicación de la persona cuidada. Las mujeres prestan sus cuidados enfocados en el apoyo emocional incesante, asumiendo tal disposición en todo tiempo y lugar, construyendo una experiencia de cuidado dirigida a "estar siempre pendiente". En ambos géneros, se resalta la aparición de estrés, pérdida del sentido de la vida y sentimientos negativos.

Introdução: a necessidade de cuidado aumentou exponencialmente nos últimos anos, associada a doenças crônicas não transmissíveis. Os cuidadores têm sido predominantemente mulheres, embora nos últimos anos tenha havido um aumento no número de homens que assumem essa função. Cada um deles aborda o cuidado de forma diferente, construindo sua experiência de cuidado de forma diferente um do outro. Objetivo: identificar, por meio de evidências científicas, o significado de ser um cuidador para homens e mulheres que assumem essa função. Metodologia: foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura, seguindo a proposta de Whittemore e Knafl, de artigos publicados no período de 2012 a 2023. Foram utilizadas palavras-chave em espanhol, inglês e português. As bases de dados consultadas foram: Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, Ovid e PubMed. Vinte e quatro artigos que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão foram analisados. Resultados: os seguintes temas emergiram: "Perdas e limitações devido ao papel do cuidador", "Sentimentos vivenciados pelo cuidador", "Cuidar como um ato de amor" e "Transcendência do cuidado: entre espiritualidade e religiosidade". Conclusões: Verificou-se que os homens concentram seus cuidados no conforto, na limpeza, e na medicação da pessoa cuidada. As mulheres prestam cuidados com foco no apoio emocional incessante, assumindo essa disposição em todos os momentos e lugares, construindo uma experiência de cuidado voltada para "estar sempre atento". Em ambos os gêneros, destaca-se a ocorrência de estresse, perda de sentido da vida, e sentimentos negativos.

Instrumentos para la medición de sobrecarga del cuidador en pacientes con enfermedad crónica: revisión psicométrica

Introducción: Los cuidadores de pacientes con enfermedad crónica experimentan sobrecarga en actividades de cuidado. Existen diferentes instrumentos que miden la sobrecarga, en Latinoamérica se han validado diferentes instrumentos. Objetivo: Evaluar la calidad metodológica de las propiedades psicométricas de los instrumentos que miden la sobrecarga del cuidador en el contexto latinoamericano. Metodología: Revisión sistemática psicométrica. La búsqueda incluyó la combinación de 3 aspectos: estudios de validación; idioma: español, portugués o inglés, lugar de validación: Latinoamérica. Resultados: Un total de 24 artículos se identificaron e incluían 10 instrumentos. El idioma de los artículos con mayor representación fue el español (n = 15). El país con mayor número de estudios de validación fue Brasil (n = 15). El instrumento con mayor número de validaciones fue la Encuesta de Zarit (n = 11). Conclusión: Los instrumentos identificados cuentan con buena calidad metodológica, sin embargo, se requieren futuros estudios que evalúen las propiedades psicométricas faltantes, en especial la validez de contenido.

Introduction: Caregivers of patients with chronic disease experience overload when carrying out continuous care tasks. In the world there are different instruments that measure this overload, in the Latin American context different instruments have been validated. Objetive: To evaluate the methodological quality of the psychometric properties of the instruments that measure caregiver burden in the Latin American. Methodology: Systematic psychometric review. The search included the combination of 3 aspects: validation studies; language: Spanish, Portuguese or English, and place of validation: Latin American. Results: A total of 24 articles were identified and included 10 instruments. The language of the articles with the highest representation was Spanish (n = 15). The country with the highest number of validation studies was Brazil (n = 15). The instrument with the highest number of validations was the Zarit Survey (n = 11). Conclusion: The identified instruments have methodological quality; however, future research is necessary to evaluate the missing psychometric properties, especially content validity

Access to health care levels and quality of life for women with fibromyalgia during the COVID-19 pandemic: cross-sectional study / Acesso aos níveis de atenção à saúde e à qualidade de vida de mulheres com fibromialgia durante a pandemia da COVID-19: estudo observacional transversal

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Fibromyalgia is a clinical condition that presents generalized and chronic musculoskeletal pain. With the COVID-19 pandemic, factors such as social distancing and a reduction in the search for and supply of care for chronic diseases may have contributed to worsening the quality of life (QoL) of people with fibromyalgia. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between access to health care and the QoL of women with fibromyalgia during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: This was a descriptive cross-sectional observational study of 30 women diagnosed with fibromyalgia, with a mean age of 56.3±10.4 years, who took part in group therapy promoted by the Fibro Dance (Dança Fibro) extension project at the Trairi Health Science Faculty of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (Faculdade de Ciência da Saúde do Trairi da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte - FACISA/ UFRN). QoL was evaluated using the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) and access to health care was investigated using a questionnaire developed by the researchers, which also included sociodemographic questions and questions about health conditions. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test was used to check the distribution of the data, and the t-test was used to compare the means of the variables with normally distributed data, while the Mann-Whitney non-parametric test was used for the variables without normal distribution. A 5% significance level was adopted for the inferential analysis. RESULTS: 66.7% of the participants received care in primary care, while 36.7% and 26.7% received care in specialized care and hospitals, respectively. As for QoL, the domains that showed the greatest impairment, with the lowest mean score, were limitation of physical aspects (9.2; 95%CI: 1.6; 16.7), limitation of emotional aspects (11.1; 95%CI: 0.6; 21.6), pain (29.9; 95%CI: 23.9;35.8), general state of health (35.8; 95%CI: 32.2; 39.4) and vitality (38.7; 95%CI: 31.9; 45.4). In the inferential analysis, there was no statistically significant difference in QoL between the group of women who received primary care or hospital care compared to the group who did not receive care at these levels (p > 0.05). On the other hand, there were statistically significant differences when the comparison was analyzed in specialized care. In the functional capacity domain (p = 0.005), the average score for the group that received specialized care was higher than the score for the group that did not, 38.2 and 24.2, respectively. For the social aspects domain (p = 0.045), the average score was 54.5 for those who received care and 37.5 for the group who did not receive care at the level of care in question. CONCLUSION: This study concluded that access to specialized care during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to women with fibromyalgia showing better results in QoL domains such as functional capacity and social aspects.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A fibromialgia é uma condição clínica que apresenta dor musculoesquelética generalizada e crônica. Com a pandemia da COVID-19, fatores como distanciamento social e redução na busca e oferta por cuidados para as doenças crônicas podem ter contribuído para piorar a qualidade de vida (QV) das pessoas com fibromialgia. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a relação entre o acesso aos níveis de atenção à saúde e a QV de mulheres com fibromialgia durante a pandemia da COVID-19. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo observacional transversal descritivo com 30 mulheres diagnosticadas com fibromialgia, apresentando média de idade de 56,3±10,4 anos, que participaram da terapia em grupo promovida pelo projeto de extensão Dança Fibro, da Faculdade de Ciência da Saúde do Trairi da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (FACISA/UFRN). A QV foi avaliada usando o Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) e o acesso aos níveis de atenção à saúde foi investigado por meio de um questionário desenvolvido pelos pesquisadores, que também contemplou questões sociodemográficas e sobre condições de saúde. Para a análise de dados, foram usadas a estatística descritiva e a inferencial, sendo aplicado o teste de normalidade de Shapiro-Wilk para verificação da distribuição dos dados, e o teste t para comparar as médias das variáveis que apresentaram os dados normalmente distribuídos, enquanto que para as variáveis que não apresentaram distribuição normal, foi utilizado o teste não paramétrico de Mann-Whitney. Na análise inferencial, foi adotado um nível de significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: Foi observado que 66,7% das participantes receberam cuidados na atenção básica, enquanto que 36,7% e 26,7% foram assistidas na atenção especializada e hospitalar, respectivamente. No que diz respeito à QV, os domínios que apresentaram maior comprometimento, com menor escore médio, foram limitação dos aspectos físicos (9,2; IC95%: 1,6; 16,7), limitação dos aspectos emocionais (11,1; IC95%: 0,6; 21,6), dor (29,9; IC95%: 23,9;35,8), estado geral de saúde (35,8; IC95%: 32,2; 39,4) e vitalidade (38,7; IC95%: 31,9; 45,4). Na análise inferencial, não foi observada diferença estatisticamente significativa na QV entre o grupo de mulheres que foram assistidas na atenção básica ou na atenção hospitalar em comparação com o grupo que não recebeu assistência nestes níveis de atenção (p > 0,05). Em contrapartida, constatou-se diferenças estatisticamente significativas quando a comparação foi analisada no âmbito da atenção especializada. No domínio capacidade funcional (p = 0,005), o escore médio para o grupo que recebeu cuidados na atenção especializada foi superior ao escore do grupo que não recebeu, 38,2 e 24,2, respectivamente. Para o domínio aspectos sociais (p = 0,045), o escore médio foi de 54,5 para aquelas que foram assistidas e de 37,5 para o grupo que não recebeu assistência no nível de atenção em questão. CONCLUSÃO: Este estudo concluiu que o acesso à atenção especializada durante a pandemia da COVID-19 contribuiu para que as mulheres com fibromialgia apresentassem melhores resultados nos domínios da QV, tais como capacidade funcional e aspectos sociais.