Smartphone addiction and postural alterations in the cervical region in adolescents / Dependência do smartphone e alteração postural da região cervical de adolescentes

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate smartphone addiction and postural alterations in the cervical region in adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study with 281 adolescents (15 to 19 years old), attending the 1st to the 3rd grades of High School, carried out between September and October 2019 in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Data collection took place in two stages. In the first, they answered four self-administered questionnaires: sociodemographic questionnaire, health conditions and smartphone use, Nordic Musculoskeletal Symptom Questionnaire (NMQ), Self-Report Questionnaire (SRQ-20) and the Smartphone Addiction Inventory (SPAI-BR). In the second stage, they were submitted to photogrammetry using the Postural Assessment Software (SAPO) and anthropometric assessment (weight and height). The software SPSS Statistics version 23.0 was used for data analysis. Results: Of the total number of adolescents, 63.3% (n=178) showed smartphone addiction, using it for 5.8 hours (±3.5) during the week and 8.7 (±4.0) hours on the weekend. When analyzing postural alignment in the anterior view, a significant reduction in the lateral head tilt was observed when typing on the smartphone (p=0.002) compared to the anatomical position (baseline). In the lateral view, an increase in head anteriorization was observed during smartphone use (p<0.05). There was an association between smartphone addiction and head anteriorization (p<0.05). Conclusions: The use of the smartphone in the typing position causes postural alterations in the cervical region, especially in adolescents with smartphone addiction. Therefore, health promotion measures that alert adolescents to the adverse effects caused by prolonged smartphone use are necessary.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a dependência do smartphone e a alteração postural da região cervical em adolescentes. Métodos: Estudo transversal, com 281 adolescentes (15 a 19 anos), que frequentavam da 1ᵃ à 3ᵃ série do ensino médio, realizado entre setembro e outubro de 2019 na cidade de Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. A coleta dos dados ocorreu em duas etapas. Na primeira, eles responderam a quatro questionários autoaplicáveis: questionário sociodemográfico, condições de saúde e uso do smartphon e, Questionário Nórdico de Sintomas Musculoesqueléticos (NMQ), Self-Report Questi onnaire (SRQ-20) e o Smartphone A ddiction Inventory (SPAI-BR). Na segunda etapa, foram submetidos a fotogrametria pelo Software de Avaliação Postural (SAPO) e avaliação antropométrica (peso e altura). Para a análise dos dados, foi utilizado o SPSS Statistics versão 23.0. Resultados: Do total, 63,3% (n=178) dos adolescentes apresentaram dependência do smartphone, com o uso de 5,8 horas (±3,5) durante a semana e 8,7 (±4,0) no fim de semana. Ao analisar o alinhamento postural na visão anterior, observou-se redução significativa da inclinação lateral de cabeça ao digitar no smartphon e (p=0,002) comparado à posição anatômica (baseline). Na visão lateral foi constatado aumento da anteriorização de cabeça durante o uso do smartphon e (p<0,05). Houve associação da dependência do smartphone com a anteriorização de cabeça (p<0,05). Conclusões: O uso do smartphone na posição de digitação causa alteração postural na região cervical, destacadamente naqueles que apresentam dependência do dispositivo. Dessa forma, são necessárias medidas de promoção de saúde que alertem os adolescentes sobre os efeitos adversos causados pelo uso prolongado do smartphone.

Smartphone addiction and postural alterations in the cervical region in adolescents.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate smartphone addiction and postural alterations in the cervical region in adolescents. METHODS: A cross-sectional study with 281 adolescents (15 to 19 years old), attending the 1st to the 3rd grades of High School, carried out between September and October 2019 in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Data collection took place in two stages. In the first, they answered four self-administered questionnaires: sociodemographic questionnaire, health conditions and smartphone use, Nordic Musculoskeletal Symptom Questionnaire (NMQ), Self-Report Questionnaire (SRQ-20) and the Smartphone Addiction Inventory (SPAI-BR). In the second stage, they were submitted to photogrammetry using the Postural Assessment Software (SAPO) and anthropometric assessment (weight and height). The software SPSS Statistics version 23.0 was used for data analysis. RESULTS: Of the total number of adolescents, 63.3% (n=178) showed smartphone addiction, using it for 5.8 hours (±3.5) during the week and 8.7 (±4.0) hours on the weekend. When analyzing postural alignment in the anterior view, a significant reduction in the lateral head tilt was observed when typing on the smartphone (p=0.002) compared to the anatomical position (baseline). In the lateral view, an increase in head anteriorization was observed during smartphone use (p<0.05). There was an association between smartphone addiction and head anteriorization (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The use of the smartphone in the typing position causes postural alterations in the cervical region, especially in adolescents with smartphone addiction. Therefore, health promotion measures that alert adolescents to the adverse effects caused by prolonged smartphone use are necessary.

Gender and Violence in the Daily Routine of Community Health Workers in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are the link between the Brazilian primary health care system and the community. Since CHWs live in the same neighborhoods they work, they are involved in what happens in the community, including observants and or potential targets of violence. However, it is not known if female and male CHWs perceive and suffer violence similarly. This study aimed to investigate the violence to which CHWs are exposed and if female CHWs experience and or perceive violence the same way as male CHWs. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information from CHWs. Two periods (2019 [n=1402] and 2021 [n=364]) were compared. The data show that more than 80% of CHWs were exposed to violence, either as victims or witnesses within the community they served. In general, while the occurrence of violence towards CHWs decreased, their perception of community violence increased. Over time, the perception of urban/community violence remained constant among male CHWs, but increased among female CHWs, as shown by the significant rise between 2019 and 2021 in the percentage of female CHWs reporting witnessing or hearing about manifestations of violence (e.g., physical aggression; assault; stabbing; lethal gunshot; non-lethal gunshot; and gang violence). Among male CHWs, perception only increased with regard to the item assault. Given the complexity of violence and its repercussions on the daily routines of CHWs, intersectoral and interdisciplinary partnerships between health workers and other stakeholders are needed to create strategies capable of dealing with expressions of violence in the territories served.

Characteristics of the clinical treatment of Brazilian and French older adults with diabetes.

OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to compare the drug therapy profile between French older adults with diabetes of the GERODIAB cohort and Brazilian older adults with diabetes assessed in a cross-sectional study conducted in Brazil. METHOD: This quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 246 Brazilian people aged 65 and over receiving care through the Unified Health System in the city of Fortaleza, Northeastern Brazil, who were compared to a sample of 987 French people aged 70 and over receiving care the Rouen University Center in France. RESULTS: The French participants treated for type 2 diabetes (T2D) with insulin alone, insulin + oral hypoglycemic agent (OHA) or OHA/GLP-1 analogue were older and presented higher mean values for body mass index, waist circumference and duration of diabetes in years. The French reported more episodes of hypoglycemia in all treatment modalities. These episodes occurred more frequently in the older adults treated with insulin alone and less frequently in those treated with OHA or GLP-1 analogues. The percentage of Brazilian and French older adults who monitored capillary blood glucose differed significantly in all treatment modalities. CONCLUSION: The significant differences relating to the drug therapy modalities used by Brazilian and French older adults with diabetes point to the importance of understanding the therapeutic objective of drug therapy with older adults with diabetes. Adapting the therapy to the patient's clinical conditions can prevent the worsening of comorbidities that influence the loss of autonomy and frailty.

Medical hiring formats in the Family Health Strategy and the performance of their core attributes. / Formatos de contratação médica na Estratégia Saúde da Família e o desempenho de seus atributos essenciais.

The study aimed to investigate the perception of doctors about the different hiring methods and their influence on the performance of the PHC essential attributes to analyze the formats that best contribute to its implementation and strengthening. This is a quantitative, cross-sectional research using a semi-structured form with 268 doctors from the ESF in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. A unique sociodemographic profile was identified for each group evaluated, influencing the work process and opinions about hiring formats. The development of the essential PHC attributes was positively evaluated, but different perceptions were observed by professional hiring method assessed. The work performed by doctors in the ESF is influenced by how they are hired (p<0.001). Better performance of the statutory (4.4) was noted, followed by scholarship holders of the Mais Médicos Program/Primary Care Valorization Program (3.7), Consolidated Labor Laws (3.5), and, finally, those working with Self-Employed Payment Receipt (RPA) (2.4). We analyzed that hiring through the Brazilian Statutory Regime and RPA are, respectively, the best (85%) and the worst (96.6%) hiring formats.

O estudo tem o objetivo de investigar a percepção dos médicos sobre as diversas formas de contratação e sua influência sobre o desempenho dos atributos essenciais da APS, afim de analisar as formas de vínculo que melhor contribuem à sua implantação e fortalecimento. Pesquisa quantitativa e transversal, utilizando-se da aplicação de formulário semiestruturado junto a 268 médicos da ESF de Fortaleza, Ceará. Verificou-se perfil sociodemográfico singular para cada grupo avaliado, que podem influenciar o processo de trabalho e opiniões sobre as formas de contratação. O desenvolvimento dos atributos essenciais da APS foi avaliado positivamente, mas houve diferença nesta percepção de acordo com o vínculo avaliado. O trabalho realizado pelos médicos na ESF é influenciado pela forma de contratação destes (p<0,001). Percebeu-se melhor desempenho dos estatutários (4,4), seguidos dos bolsistas do Programa Mais Médicos/Programa de Valorização da Atenção Básica (3,7), Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (3,5) e, por último, os atuantes por Recibo de Pagamento Autônomo-RPA (2,4). Analisou-se que a contratação via Regime Estatutário e RPA, são, respectivamente, a melhor (85%) e a pior (96,6%) forma de contratação.

Satisfação e acesso à saúde bucal das pessoas que vivem com HIV/Aids no nordeste brasileiro / Access to and satisfaction with oral health care among persons with HIV/Aids in Northeastern Brazil

RESUMO Este estudo objetivou avaliar, na perspectiva das Pessoas Vivendo com HIV/Aids (PVHA), uso e satisfação com os serviços públicos de saúde bucal no Sistema Único de Saúde em Fortaleza (CE). Aplicaram-se questionários estruturados sobre perfil socioeconômico, uso e satisfação dos serviços públicos de saúde bucal para 241 PVHA que frequentam 8 Serviços de Assistência Especializada em HIV/Aids. A idade média dos usuários foi de 37,8 ± 9,6 anos; 161 (68,3%) do sexo masculino; com ensino médio completo (n=79; 32,8%); 59 (24,5%) ganham até 1 salário mínimo (US$ 255). Apenas 155 (64,3%) foram ao dentista nos dois anos anteriores. Destes, 68 (28,2%) frequentavam serviços públicos, 31 (45,6%) dos quais não completaram o tratamento por falta de materiais/equipamentos defeituosos/reformas nas unidades de saúde. A nota média atribuída pelo paciente ao atendimento dos profissionais foi 7,6 (±2,5), 50 (73,6%) declararam-se muito satisfeitos/satisfeitos. Quanto ao atendimento humanizado, 59 (86,7%) estavam muito satisfeitos/satisfeitos. Pacientes encaminhados pelo Serviços de Assistência Especializada em HIV/Aids e os que residem perto das unidades de saúde tiveram probabilidade significativamente maior de usar os serviços públicos. Apesar do uso limitado dos serviços públicos de saúde bucal, principalmente devido ao acesso insuficiente e aos procedimentos ineficazes de agendamento, os serviços usados pelos entrevistados foram avaliados satisfatoriamente.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate, from the perspective of People Living with HIV/Aids (PLWHA), the use of and satisfaction with public oral health services within the Unified Health System (SUS) in Fortaleza (Northeastern Brazil). Structured questionnaires on socioeconomic profile and public oral health service use and satisfaction were administered to 241 PLWHA attending eight Specialized Healthcare Services (SAE) in HIV/Aids. The mean age was 37.8 ± 9.6 years, 161 (68.3%) were male, 79 (32.8%) had completed high school, and 59 (24.5%) reported earning ≤1 minimum wage (USD 225). Only 155 (64.3%) had been to the dentist in the preceding 2 years. Of these, 68 (28.2%) attended public services, but nearly half (45.6%) did not complete treatment due to lack of supplies, malfunctioning equipment or ongoing repair of facilities. On average, the service was graded 7.6 ± 2.5, and 50 PLWHA (73.6%) reported being satisfied/very satisfied. As for humanized care, 86.7% were satisfied/very satisfied. Patients referred by SAE or residing near the facility were significantly more likely to use public services. Despite the limited use of public oral health services, mainly due to insufficient access and ineffective appointment scheduling and referral procedures, the services were mostly graded as satisfactory.

Formatos de contratação médica na estratégia saúde da família e o desempenho de seus atributos essenciais / Medical hiring formats in the family health strategy and the performance of their core attributes

Resumo O estudo tem o objetivo de investigar a percepção dos médicos sobre as diversas formas de contratação e sua influência sobre o desempenho dos atributos essenciais da APS, afim de analisar as formas de vínculo que melhor contribuem à sua implantação e fortalecimento. Pesquisa quantitativa e transversal, utilizando-se da aplicação de formulário semiestruturado junto a 268 médicos da ESF de Fortaleza, Ceará. Verificou-se perfil sociodemográfico singular para cada grupo avaliado, que podem influenciar o processo de trabalho e opiniões sobre as formas de contratação. O desenvolvimento dos atributos essenciais da APS foi avaliado positivamente, mas houve diferença nesta percepção de acordo com o vínculo avaliado. O trabalho realizado pelos médicos na ESF é influenciado pela forma de contratação destes (p<0,001). Percebeu-se melhor desempenho dos estatutários (4,4), seguidos dos bolsistas do Programa Mais Médicos/Programa de Valorização da Atenção Básica (3,7), Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (3,5) e, por último, os atuantes por Recibo de Pagamento Autônomo-RPA (2,4). Analisou-se que a contratação via Regime Estatutário e RPA, são, respectivamente, a melhor (85%) e a pior (96,6%) forma de contratação.

Abstract The study aimed to investigate the perception of doctors about the different hiring methods and their influence on the performance of the PHC essential attributes to analyze the formats that best contribute to its implementation and strengthening. This is a quantitative, cross-sectional research using a semi-structured form with 268 doctors from the ESF in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. A unique sociodemographic profile was identified for each group evaluated, influencing the work process and opinions about hiring formats. The development of the essential PHC attributes was positively evaluated, but different perceptions were observed by professional hiring method assessed. The work performed by doctors in the ESF is influenced by how they are hired (p<0.001). Better performance of the statutory (4.4) was noted, followed by scholarship holders of the Mais Médicos Program/Primary Care Valorization Program (3.7), Consolidated Labor Laws (3.5), and, finally, those working with Self-Employed Payment Receipt (RPA) (2.4). We analyzed that hiring through the Brazilian Statutory Regime and RPA are, respectively, the best (85%) and the worst (96.6%) hiring formats.

Dependence in instrumental activities of daily living and its implications for older adults' oral health.

We aimed to assess the association between dependence in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and oral health in older adults. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 280 people aged ≥60 years served at public primary health care centers in Northeastern Brazil. Sociodemographic, oral discomfort and general health data were collected. The Lawton and Brody scale were used to assess IADL. This research adheres to the STROBE checklist. Most participants were married (n = 139; 49.6%), women (n = 182; 65.0%) and retired (n = 212; 75.7%). A total of 37 (13.2%) older adults had some degree of dependence in IADL. Dependence in IADL was associated with: retirement (p<0.040), poor general health (p = 0.002), speech problems (p = 0.014), use of medications (p = 0.021), difficulty chewing and swallowing food (p = 0.011), voice changes (p = 0.044), edentulism (p = 0.011), use of toothbrush (p<0.001), use of toothpaste (p<0.001), and visit to the dentist in the previous year (p = 0.020). Functional disability was associated with older age, cardiovascular diseases, speech problems, chewing and swallowing difficulties, use of medication and brushing deficiency. The functional dependence in IADL can be considered an indicator of oral health status in older adults.

Characterization and Prevalence of Elder Abuse in Brazil.

We aimed to assess the prevalence and characterize the profile of elder abuse in Brazil in this quantitative descriptive and exploratory study using a document analysis of cases of elder abuse against people aged 60 and over reported to Brazil's Notifiable Disease Information System (Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação-SINAN) from 2009 to 2013. Association between age groups (older adults and non-older adults) and (a) characteristics of the victims (gender, age, and race), (b) characteristics of the violence (type of violence, place of occurrence, and repeated violence) and, (c) characteristics of the perpetrator (gender, suspected alcohol consumption, and victim-perpetrator relationship) were assessed using the chi-square test and odds ratios (OR) with a 95% confidence interval. Statistical significance was set at p< .05. Elder abuse accounted for 5.7% of all cases of violence, with a higher prevalence among women (54.3%). Older men and older white people were more likely to suffer violence compared with their non-older peers (OR=1.75 and OR=1.47, respectively). Financial abuse (OR=5.95), violence resulting from legal intervention (OR=1.24), repeated violence (OR=1.22), and torture (OR=1.08) were at higher chances of occurring among older adults. In all, 30.3% of the cases of elder abuse were perpetrated by their children and 22% of the perpetrators were suspected to have consumed alcohol. Older adults were 30 times more likely to be abused by their children and eight times by caregivers and presented 2.37 more chances of evolving to death due to violence and 1.8 more chances to suffer violence in the household. The cases of elder abuse reported to SINAN highlight the greater fragility of this population group. In addition to reporting this public health problem, governmental and non-governmental actions are necessary to provide older adults with a healthy aging and ensure their rights, dignity, and autonomy.

Condições de saúde bucal em pessoas acometidas por Covid-19 / Oral health conditions in people affected by Covid-19

Objetivo: Descrever alterações bucais relatadas por pessoas acometidas pela COVID-19 e identificar a relação dessas manifestações com a forma de apresentação da doença (leve ou grave). Métodos: Estudo transversal, descritivo e analítico. O instrumento versou sobre dados sociodemográficos, hábitos deletérios, forma de acometimento da COVID-19 e alterações bucais em adultos residentes no estado do Ceará. A coleta dos dados foi realizada por questionário on-line com utilização dos Formulários Google® disponibilizado de forma pública. Os dados foram analisados utilizando o software SPSS® versão 24.0 IBM®, sendo calculadas frequências absoluta e relativa das variáveis do estudo e razão de prevalência. A associação entre variáveis foi verificada pelo teste Qui-quadrado, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Do total de 1958 respondentes, 586 relataram acometimento pela COVID-19. Dos afetados pela doença, 566 (96,6%) são da faixa etária entre 18 e 59 anos, 436 (74,4%) mulheres, 304 (51,9%) pós-graduados e 358 (51,1%) casados; 391 (66,7%) habitam com três a cinco pessoas e têm rendimento superior a cinco salários-mínimos [290 (49,5%)]. Predominou a forma leve da COVID-19 [312 (53,2%)], embora tenha havido grande percentual da forma grave [274 (46,8%)]. Do total, 123 que tiveram alterações bucais, como dificuldade para mastigar e engolir os alimentos (62;50,4%), queimação na boca (30;24,4%) e ferida na boca (14;11,4%). Os acometidos pela forma grave da COVID-19 mostraram probabilidade 1,55 vezes maior de apresentar alteração bucal quando comparado ao caso leve da doença (p=0,006). Conclusão: Pessoas acometidas com a forma grave da COVID-19 estão mais propensas a apresentar alterações bucais.

Objective: To describe oral changes reported by people affected by COVID-19 and to identify the relationship of these manifestations with the form of presentation of the disease (mild or severe). Methods: Cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study. The instrument was about social-demographic data, deleterious habits, form of involvement of COVID-19 and oral changes in adults living in the state of Ceará. Data collection was performed by online questionnaire using Google® Forms publicly available. Data were analyzed using SPSS® software version 24.0 IBM®, being calculated absolute and relative frequencies of the study variables and prevalence ratios. The association between variables was verified by the Chi-square test, with a significance level of 5%. Results: Of the total 1958 respondents, 586 reported affected by COVID-19. Of those affected by the disease, 566 (96.6%) were between 18 and 59 years of age, 436 (74.4%) were female, 304 (51.9%) had a graduate degree, and 358 (51.1%) were married; 391 (66.7%) lived with three to five people and had an income greater than five minimum wages [290 (49.5%)]. The mild form of COVID-19 [312 (53.2%)] predominated, although there was a large percentage of the severe form [274 (46.8%)]. Of the total, 123 (xx%) who had oral changes, such as difficulty chewing and swallowing food (62;50.4%), burning in the mouth (30;24.4%), and mouth sore (14;11.4%). Those affected by the severe form of COVID-19 were 1.55 times more likely to have mouth changes when compared to the mild case of the disease (p=0.006). Conclusion: People affected with the severe form of COVID-19 were more likely to present oral alterations.

Disorder of Sex Development: A Case of Late-Diagnosed Ovotestis and Its Postsurgical Follow-up.

BACKGROUND: True hermaphroditism is characterized by the presence of both testicular and ovarian tissue. This case report aimed to describe a case of ovotestis in adolescents. CASE: A 17-year-old patient presented with undifferentiated genitalia. Thelarche occurred at age 14, menarche occurred at age 15, and menstruation was regular. Physical examination showed female phenotype, Tanner IV breasts, gynecoid hair, enlarged clitoris, and labia majora symphysis with a single orifice. The patient presented high levels of total testosterone. The left gonad contained typical ovarian tissue and the right gonad contained both seminiferous tubules and ovarian tissue (ovotestis). Vaginoscopy revealed a single orifice (urethra and vagina). Right gonadectomy confirmed the presence of ovotestis. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: Knowledge of true hermaphroditism is important for early diagnosis and proper management.

Major depression and associated factors in institutionalized older adults.

This quantitative epidemiological study aimed to analyze the prevalence of major depression in 237 older adults aged 60 to 104 years living in long-term care facilities in a large city in the state of Ceará, Northeastern Brazil. A sociodemographic questionnaire (age, gender, education, duration of institutionalization) was administered and the DSM-IV-TR was used as a reference for the clinical assessment of major depression. The Katz scale was used to classify dependence in activities of daily living and the Pfeffer scale was used to classify dependence in instrumental activities of daily living. The Mini Mental State Examination and the Category Fluency Test were used to assess cognitive function. Data underwent descriptive and analytical statistics with a significance level of 5%. The participants' mean age was 75.3 ± 8.6 years. Of these, 82 older adults (34.6%) presented a diagnosis of major depression. Major depression was significantly associated family visits (p = 0.036). The prevalence of major depression in institutionalized older adults is high. The assessment of the prevalence of major depression should be carried out based on internationally accepted clinical criteria rather than on depressive symptoms screening tests since the diagnosis itself is what will determine the non-drug or drug therapy.

Variation in primary health care services after implementation of quality improvement policy in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: Brazil is the most populous country with a public, universal and free health care system. The National Program for Access and Quality Improvement in Primary Care (PMAQ) was created to improve the quality of primary health care (PHC). OBJECTIVE: To evaluated whether progress generally has been made within Brazil's PHC since PMAQ implementation, and if changes occurred uniformly in the country, while also identifying municipal characteristics that may have influenced the improvement. METHODS: This is an observational study using data from PMAQ external evaluation (2012 and 2014), a 1200-item survey used to evaluate Brazilian PHC quality. After confirming the groupings of items using factor analysis, we created 23 composed indexes (CIs) related to infrastructure and work process. RESULTS: On average, the large majority of CIs showed improvements between 2012 and 2014. Region and city size moderated changes in the PHC indices differently. Overall, there were better improvements in infrastructure in the Northeast compared with other country regions, and in smaller cities (10 000-20 000 people). Infrastructure indices appear to have improved equitably across the country. Work process improvements varied with city size and region. CONCLUSION: Despite similar support of PMAQ across the country, improvements are not predictable nor homogeneous. Non-uniform improvements were seen in Brazil's PHC. Though we do not directly evaluate the effectiveness of the PMAQ (financial reward) method, these initial findings suggest that it is a potentially useful tool to improve health systems, but additional support may be needed in regions that lag behind in quality improvements.

Clinical and epidemiological differences in diabetes: A cross-sectional study of the Brazilian population compared with the French GERODIAB cohort.

AIMS: This study aimed to compare the sociodemographic and epidemiological profiles between Brazilian and French older people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS: Quantitative analytical study of 248 type 2 diabetes patients aged 65+ years receiving care in a center for integrated diabetes and hypertension care. The data were compared with the GERODIAB study conducted in France. RESULTS: The participants' mean age was 73.16 ± 6.4 years, with 162 (65.4%) participants aged less than 75 years and 38 (15.3%) over 80 years old. Almost all the participants (99.2%) lived at home, 35 (14.1%) were uneducated, and 17 (6.9%) had completed higher education. The majority (232 older people) were retired. Most of the median values of the variables differed statistically (p < 0.001) between the two populations. Peripheral vascular disease, diabetic neuropathy, foot wound, amputation, hypoglycemia, hyperosmolarity and other intercurrent infections differed statistically (p < 0.001) between the two populations. Most of the medication use variables differed significantly (p < 0.05) between Brazilians and the French. CONCLUSIONS: The statistically significant differences between the two populations reveal better conditions among the French participants, which highlights the importance of the scientific evidence found in the French study for developing public health actions targeted at Brazilian diabetic older people.

Impacto psicossocial do isolamento durante pandemia de covid-19 na população brasileira: análise transversal preliminar / Psychosocial impact of COVID-19 self-isolation on the Brazilian population: a preliminary cross-sectional analysis

Resumo Este artigo trata de uma pesquisa quantitativa, descritiva e analítica da população brasileira em isolamento social (IS) durante pandemia do novo coronavírus, com o objetivo de identificar preditores de estresse psicossocial com dados recolhidos por questionário on-line nas redes sociais em abril de 2020. Do total de 3.836 pessoas participantes, prevaleceram: mulheres (2.821; 73,5%); faixa etária de 30 a 39 anos (1.101; 28,7%); com pós-graduação (2075;54,1%); estando em IS (3.447; 89,9%). Houve diferença significativa pelo fato de as pessoas estarem em IS: sentir medo de serem infectadas pelo coronavírus (p<0,001); preocupação se alguém precisava sair de casa (p<0,001); rotina modificada após o IS, destacando "entretanto conseguiram se adaptar à nova realidade", comparado aos que "tiveram a rotina alterada sem conseguir se adaptar" (p<0,001); tristeza ou preocupação, fazendo outras atividades como exercício físico, práticas religiosas, atividades lúdicas (p<0,001); e não pensaram numa solução para esse problema (p<0,001); além de mudança no padrão de sono (p=0,006). Os achados revelam a necessidade de discussão ampliada dos determinantes sociais da saúde, que devem envolver não só a doença, mas levar em consideração as relações sociais, as manifestações culturais e a economia, que podem impactar a saúde mental das pessoas.

Abstract This is a quantitative, descriptive, and analytical study of the Brazilian population in social isolation (SI) during the novel coronavirus pandemic whose aim was to identify predictive factors for psychosocial stress using data collected by a social media-based online questionnaire administered in April 2020. Among the 3,836 participants, most were women (2,821; 73.5%), aged from 30 to 39 years (1,101; 28.7%), with post-graduate education (2,075;54.1%), and in SI (3,447; 89.9%). We found significant differences between individuals who were in SI and those who were not regarding: feeling afraid of being infected by the coronavirus (p<0.001) and worried if someone had to leave the house (p<0.001); changes in routine after self-isolating in those who managed to adapt to the new reality compared to those who could not adapt (p<0.001); feeling sad and worried while doing other activities, such as physical exercise, religious practices, or recreational activities (p<0.001); inability to imagine a solution to this problem (p<0.001), and changes in sleep pattern (p=0.006). Our findings indicate the need for further discussions about the social determinants of health, addressing not only the disease per se, but also social relations, cultural manifestations, and the economy, which may impact people's mental health.

Nutritional assessment of older adults with diabetes mellitus.

AIMS: We aimed to screen the nutritional status of older adults with diabetes mellitus, seeking to outline the needs of this population group considering their socioeconomic status. METHODS: Cross-sectional study of 246 diabetic people aged 65-94 years in Northeastern Brazil. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect sociodemographic, general health and lifestyle data. The Mini Nutritional Assessment was used to screen nutritional status. RESULTS: Participants' mean age was 73 ±â€¯6.4 years, and there was a predominance of women (56.5%). The mean duration of diabetes was 14.1 years (±9.6 years). Patients aged 80 years or older presented a 3.7-fold higher risk of malnutrition (p < 0.001), and those who were uneducated exhibited a 5.8-fold higher risk of malnutrition (p = 0.040). Patients with BMI of 18.6-24.9 km/m2 presented a 2.2-fold higher risk of malnutrition than overweight or obese patients (p < 0.001). Nutritional status was significantly associated with coronary artery disease (p = 0.010) and stroke (p < 0.001). Malnourished patients exhibited a 2.2-fold higher occurrence of infection in the past 6 months (p = 0.017) and 2-fold higher occurrence of foot injuries (p = 0.028) than their well-nourished peers. CONCLUSION: Malnutrition in older diabetic patients exacerbates underlying diseases and contributes to unfavorable prognosis, particularly in the oldest old and in individuals with low levels of education.

What is the relative impact of primary health care quality and conditional cash transfer program in child mortality?

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate how coverage and quality of primary health care (PHC) and a conditional cash transfer (CCT) program associate with child mortality in Brazil. METHODS: Multivariate linear regression models and least absolute shrinkage and selection estimator (LASSO) were utilized with the municipal level child mortality rate as the key dependent variable. PHC quality with PHC and CCT coverage were the independent variables. The quality of the Brazilian PHC was assessed using the Brazilian National Program for Access and Quality Improvement in PHC data. PHC and CCT coverage were calculated based on Brazilian official databases. Human developmental index (HDI), municipality size, and country region were used as control variables. A total of 3441 municipalities were evaluated. RESULTS: We found that ESF (Estratégia Saúde da Família) quality variables PLANNING [Family Health Team Planning activities], CITYSUPPORT [municipality support for Family Health Strategy activities], EXAMS [exams offered and priority groups seen by the family health team], and PRENATAL [prenatal care and exams provided by the family health team], as well as HDI, percentage of PHC coverage, percentage of CCT coverage, and population size have significant and negative relationships with 1-year-old child mortality. LASSO regression results confirmed these associations. Quality is an important element of effective social service provision. CONCLUSION: This exploration represents one of the first investigations into the role of PHC system quality, and how it is related to health outcomes, while also considering PHC and conditional cash transfer program coverage. Quality of PHC, measured by work process variables, plays an important role in child mortality. Efforts on PHC quality and coverage, as well as on CCT program coverage, are important to child mortality reduction. Therefore, this is an important finding to other PHC public health services.

Diagnóstico e tratamento de lesões não cariosas: a visão do cirurgião-dentista do sistema público de saúde / Diagnosis and treatment of non-carious lesions: the vision of the dentist of the public health system

Introdução: as lesões dentárias não cariosas apresentam etiologia multifatorial e, caracterizam-se por ocasionar desgastes irreversíveis na estrutura dentária, sem envolvimento de microrganismos, podendo ser diagnosticadas como erosão (de origem intrínseca ou extrínseca), abfração, atrição ou abrasão. Objetivo: analisar o conhecimento de cirurgiões-dentistas a respeito do diagnóstico e do tratamento dos diferentes tipos de lesões dentárias não cariosas. Métodos: realizou-se estudo observacional, descritivo, de natureza quantitativa, utilizando-se, como instrumento de coleta de informações, um questionário semiestruturado aplicado em cirurgiões-dentistas do município de Fortaleza-CE. Os resultados foram analisados de forma descritiva e foi utilizado o teste de Qui-Quadrado com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: verificaram-se, entre os cirurgiões-dentistas, os seguintes percentuais de acerto referentes às lesões de abfração, abrasão, atrição, erosão de origem extrínseca, erosão de origem intrínseca e erosão de origem extrínseca associada à abrasão, respectivamente: 51,97%, 20,60%, 78,43%, 81,37%, 71,57% e 7,84%. Observou-se, também, associação estatisticamente significante positiva entre o conhecimento dos profissionais a respeito de lesões de abfração e atrição e o tempo de formado. Conclusão: embora grande parte dos profissionais tenham sido capazes de identificar um plano de tratamento adequado para os casos propostos em questão, o diagnóstico das lesões não cariosas não foi preciso, exceto quando se tratou de erosão de origem intrínseca ou extrínseca e atrição que obtiveram percentual de acertos acima de 70%.

Introduction: non-carious dental lesions present multifatorial etiology, and are characterized by irreversible wear on the tooth structure, without the involvement of microorganisms, and can be diagnosed as erosion (intrinsic or extrinsic), abfraction, attrition or abrasion. Objective: to analyze the knowledge of dental surgeons regarding the diagnosis and treatment of different types of non-carious dental lesions. Methods: a quantitative, observational, descriptive study was carried out using a semistructured questionnaire as a tool for collecting information applied to dentists in the city of Fortaleza-CE. The results were analyzed in a descriptive way and the chi-square test with significance level of 5% was used. Results: the following percentages were found for abfraction, abrasion, attrition, extrinsic erosion, intrinsic erosion, and extrinsic erosion associated with abrasion, respectively: 51.97%, 20.60%, 78.43%, 81.37%, 71.57% and 7.84%. It was also observed a statistically significant positive association between the professionals' knowledge regarding abfraction and attrition lesions and the time of formation. Conclusion: although many professionals were able to choose an adequate treatment plan for the proposed cases, the diagnosis of non-carious lesions was not precise, except for intrinsic or extrinsic erosion, and attrition that obtained a percentage of right answers above 70%.