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Prevalence of rhinitis among 6 and 7-year old students in Fortaleza / Prevalência de rinite em escolares de 6 e 7 anos de Fortaleza
Luna, Maria de Fátima G. de; Fisher, Gilberto B.; Luna, João Rafael G. de; Silva, Marcelo G. C. da; Almeida, Paulo César de; Chiesa, Daniela.
  • Luna, Maria de Fátima G. de; Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Fisher, Gilberto B.; Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Luna, João Rafael G. de; Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Silva, Marcelo G. C. da; Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Almeida, Paulo César de; Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Chiesa, Daniela; Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Porto Alegre. BR
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 60(4): 357-364, Jul-Aug/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-720990
ABSTRACT

Objective:

to evaluate the prevalence of rhinitis symptoms among 6 and 7-year old schoolchildren in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Methods:

a cross-sectional study using the rhinitis module of the ISAAC (International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood) questionnaire. The sample included 2,020 students from public and private schools, in 2010.

Results:

the prevalence of cumulative rhinitis, active rhinitis, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and physician-diagnosed rhinitis was 49.9%, 42%, 15.4% and 28.1%, respectively, being significantly more prevalent among private school students (OR = 0.55, 95CI 0.46 - 0.66, p < 0.001; OR = 0.50, 95CI 0.41 - 0.60, p < 0.001; OR = 0.67, 95CI 0.52 - 0.85, p < 0.001; OR = 0.15, 95CI 0.12 - 0.19, p < 0.001, respectively), without differences between genders. Interference with daily activities was reported by 25.3%, while 5.7% reported to be moderately or severely affected, without a difference between genders.

Conclusion:

the prevalence of rhinitis symptoms and associated morbidity among 6-7-year old schoolchildren in Fortaleza was above the Brazilian average, with predominance among private school students, without difference between genders. It was observed that rhinitis was underdiagnosed in this population. .
RESUMO

Objetivo:

avaliar a prevalência de sintomas de rinite em crianças de 6 e 7 anos de idade, em Fortaleza.

Métodos:

foi aplicado o questionário ISAAC (International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood), módulo rinite, em estudo de desenho transversal de base populacional, com amostragem probabilística de 2.020 escolares de escolas públicas e privadas, em 2010.

Resultados:

a prevalência de rinite cumulativa, rinite ativa, rinoconjuntivite alérgica e rinite diagnosticada foi, respectivamente, 49,9, 42, 15,4 e 28,1%, com predomínio de forma significativa entre as crianças das escolas particulares (RC = 0,55, IC95% 0,46 a 0,66, p < 0,001; RC = 0,50, IC95% 0,41 a 0,60, p < 0,001; RC = 0,67, IC95% 0,52 a 0,85, p < 0,001; RC = 0,15, IC95% 0,12 a 0,19, p < 0,001, respectivamente), e sem diferença entre os gêneros. Interferência dos sintomas com as atividades diárias foi relatada por 25,3% dos pesquisados, e 5,7% relataram ser moderada ou intensamente afetados, sem diferença entre os gêneros.

Conclusão:

a prevalência de sintomas de rinite e da morbidade associada, entre crianças de 6 e 7 anos de idade, em Fortaleza, mostrou-se acima da média nacional, com predomínio no grupo das escolas privadas, e sem diferença entre os gêneros. Observou-se também que rinite é subdiagnosticada entre as crianças de 6 e 7 anos de idade, em Fortaleza. .
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Students / Rhinitis Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2014 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Students / Rhinitis Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2014 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul/BR