Community-Based Participatory Research for Epidemiology, Health Equity, and Community Goals: Insights From Brazil, France, and USA.

BACKGROUND: Community-based participatory research coproduces knowledge by emphasizing bidirectional exchanges between participants, communities, and researchers. PURPOSE, RESEARCH DESIGN, AND STUDY SAMPLE: We highlight three studies in historically marginalized communities on separate continents (Richmond, CA, USA; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Marseille industrial zone, France) to exemplify how community-based participatory research improves research, offers tangible community benefits, and values residents more than traditional research methods. DATA ANALYSIS: We provide insights into the process of conducting meaningful community-based participatory epidemiologic research. RESULTS: In each of these communities, community-based participatory research led to high-quality research that helped inform context-appropriate policies and programs to improve health and advance health equity in these communities. CONCLUSIONS: We recommend that researchers consistently engage with community members during all phases of research so that they can engage more participants, more deeply in the research process, build local capacity, improve data collection and data quality, as well as increase our understanding of research findings to inform future applied research and practice.

How to decrease teenage pregnancy: rural perspectives in Ecuador.

Introduction: This study aimed to understand the sociocultural context of teenage pregnancy in an Ecuadorian city with a large indigenous population, to gauge the acceptability of a multifaceted pregnancy prevention program for adolescents, and to elicit perspectives on the optimal program design from adolescents and adult key informants. Methods: We ascertained qualitative data via an online, electronic survey administered from August to September 2020. Open- and closed-ended questions elicited perspectives relating to burden of adolescent pregnancies, acceptability of pregnancy prevention programs, and optimal design of future programs. Twenty-four adolescents (13-19 years of age) and 15 adult key informants working in the healthcare, business, and education sectors in Cotacachi completed the survey. Survey responses were analyzed using a structural and in vivo coding, and an inductive approach to consensus-building around key themes. Results: Most adolescent survey respondents (75%) believed that teen pregnancy is "fairly common" in Cotacachi, and 41.7% believed differences in teen pregnancy rates are not associated with ethnicity. In comparison, 66.7% of adult survey respondents said teen pregnancy disproportionately occurs among indigenous teenagers. Additionally, 45.8% of adolescent and 80% of adult survey respondents believed that a comprehensive sexual education program would help reduce teenage pregnancy rates by imparting reliable sexual health knowledge. Adult respondents noted that the past programs were unsuccessful in preventing teenage pregnancy because of these programs' inability to fully engage teenagers' attention, very short time duration, or inappropriate consideration of cultural context. Discussion: In Cotacachi, Ecuador, a sexual health education program is both desired and feasible according to adult and teenager key informants. A successful program must adapt to the cultural context and engage youth participation and attention.

Participatory action research to develop and implement multicomponent, multilevel strategies for implementing colorectal cancer screening interventions in American Indian communities in New Mexico.

BACKGROUND: Despite the effectiveness of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, American Indians (AIs) have low screening rates in the US. Many AIs receive care at Indian Health Services, Tribal, and Urban Indian (I/T/U) healthcare facilities, where published evidence regarding the implementation of CRC screening interventions is lacking. To address this gap, the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center collaborated with two tribally-operated healthcare facilities in New Mexico with the goal of improving CRC screening rates among New Mexico's AI communities. METHODS: Guided by the principles of Community Based Participatory Research, we engaged providers from the two tribal healthcare facilities and tribal community members through focus group (two focus groups with providers (n = 15) and four focus group and listening sessions with community members (n = 65)), to elicit perspectives on the feasibility and appropriateness of implementing The Guide to Community Preventive Services (The Community Guide) recommended evidence-based interventions (EBIs) and strategies for increasing CRC screening. Within each tribal healthcare facility, we engaged a Multisector Action Team (MAT) that participated in an implementation survey to document the extent to which their healthcare facilities were implementing EBIs and strategies, and an organizational readiness survey that queried whether their healthcare facilities could implement additional strategies to improve uptake of CRC screening. RESULTS: The Community Guide recommended EBIs and strategies that received the most support as feasible and appropriate from community members included: one-on-one education from providers, reminders, small media, and interventions that reduced structural barriers. From the providers' perspective, feasible and acceptable strategies included one-on-one education, patient and provider reminders, and provider assessment and feedback. Universally, providers mentioned the need for patient navigators who could provide culturally appropriate education about CRC and assist with transportation, and improved support for coordinating clinical follow-up after screening. The readiness survey highlighted overall readiness of the tribal facility, while the implementation survey highlighted that few strategies were being implemented. CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this study contribute to the limited literature around implementation research at tribal healthcare facilities and informed the selection of specific implementation strategies to promote the uptake of CRC screening in AI communities.

Bridging frontiers: The role of a Global Breast Research Working Group.

Breast cancer remains a significant cause of death for women globally, despite advancements in detection and treatment, low- and middle-income countries face unique obstacles. Role of Research Working Group (RWG) can expedite research progress by fostering collaboration between scientists, clinicians, and stakeholders. Benefits of a Global RWG include pooling resources and expertise to develop new research ideas, addressing disparities, and building local research capacity, with the potential to improve breast cancer research and outcomes.

Co-creation process of an intervention to implement a multiparameter point-of-care testing device in a primary healthcare setting for non-communicable diseases in Peru.

BACKGROUND: Point-of-care testing (POCT) devices are diagnostic tools that can provide quick and accurate results within minutes, making them suitable for diagnosing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, these devices are not widely implemented in healthcare systems and for this reason is relevant to understand the implementation process. AIM: To describe the process and define a strategy to implement a multiparameter POCT device for diagnosing and managing NCDs in one region of Peru. METHODS: A descriptive and non-experimental study, using the participatory methodologies of co-creation process. It was conducted in one region of Peru (Tumbes) to design an intervention for implementing a multiparameter POCT device. Two co-creation sessions were conducted involving five groups: community members, primary healthcare workers, these groups in both rural and urban settings, and regional decision-makers. These sessions included activities to understand patient journeys in receiving care for NCDs, identify facilitators and barriers to POCT devices usage, and define an implementation strategy for POCT devices in both rural and urban settings of Tumbes. The research team analysed the data and summarized key topics for discussion after each session. RESULTS: A total of 78 participants were enrolled across the five groups. Among community members: 22.2% had only diabetes, 24.1% had only hypertension, and 18.5% had both diagnoses. In the patient journey, community members mentioned that it took at least three days to receive a diagnosis and treatment for an NCD. Most of the participants agreed that the POCT devices would be beneficial for their communities, but they also identified some concerns. The strategy for POCT devices implementation included healthcare workers training, POCT devices must be placed in the laboratory area and must be able to perform tests for glucose, glycated haemoglobin, cholesterol, and creatinine. Advertising about POCT devices should be displayed at the healthcare centres and the municipality using billboards and flyers. CONCLUSIONS: The co-creation process was useful to develop strategies for the implementation of multiparameter POCT devices for NCDs, involving the participation of different groups of stakeholders guided by moderators in both, rural and urban, settings in Peru.

Cardiovascular Risk and Lifestyle: comparison between teaching workers in Portugal and Brazil / Riesgo cardiovascular y estilo de vida: comparación entre trabajadores docentes en Portugal y Brasil / Risco Cardiovascular e Estilo de Vida: comparação entre trabalhadores do ensino de Portugal e Brasil

ABSTRACT Objective: Compare Cardiovascular Risk between workers in Brazil and Portugal who work in the teaching context and its relationship with Lifestyle and Common Mental Disorder. Methods: Cross-sectional study that compared the cardiovascular health conditions of teaching workers in Manaus (Brazil) and Coimbra (Portugal). The odds ratio between groups was estimated. Results: The differences were: Smoking and hypercholesterolemia in participants from Portugal. Hypertension, chronic disease, increased abdominal perimeter, common mental disorder, and absence from work in Brazil. The variables with the greatest effect for high cardiovascular risk were: Country-Portugal [17.273 (95%CI1.538-193.951)], sex-male [61.577 (95%CI5.398-702.469)] and smoking [593.398 (95%CI57.330-6.142.020)]. Conclusion: The differences in risk between groups showed that participants from Portugal, men, with high blood pressure and/or smokers are the most vulnerable to having a cardiovascular event. There is a need for interventions to promote cardiovascular health in the workplace in both countries.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Comparar el Riesgo Cardiovascular entre trabajadores de Brasil y Portugal que actúan em el contexto docente y su relación con el Estilo de Vida y el Trastorno Mental Común. Métodos: Estudio transversal que comparo las condiciones de salud cardiovascular de trabajadores docentes de Manaos (Brasil) y Coimbra (Portugal). Se estimó el odds ratio entre grupos. Resultados: Las diferencias fueron: Tabaquismo e hipercolesterolemia en participantes de Portugal. Hipertensión, enfermedad crónica, aumento del perímetro abdominal, trastorno mental común y ausentismo laboral en Brasil. Las variables com mayor efecto para alto riesgo cardiovascular fueron: País-Portugal [17.273 (IC95%1.538-193.951)], sexo-masculino [61.577 (IC95%5.398-702.469)] y tabaquismo [593.398(IC95%57.330- 6.142.020)]. Conclusión: Las diferencias de riesgo entre grupos mostraron que los participantes portugueses, los hombres, los hipertensos y/o fumadores son los más vulnerables a sufrir un evento cardiovascular. Es necesario realizar intervenciones para promover la salud cardiovascular en el lugar de trabajo en ambos países.

RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar o Risco Cardiovascular entre trabalhadores do Brasil e Portugal que atuam no contexto do ensino e sua relação com Estilo de Vida e Transtorno Mental Comum. Métodos: Estudo transversal que comparou as condições de saúde cardiovascular de trabalhadores do ensino de Manaus (Brasil) e Coimbra (Portugal). Foi estimada a razão de chance entre grupos. Resultados: As diferenças foram: Tabagismo e hipercolesterolemia nos participantes de Portugal. Hipertensão, doença crônica, perímetro abdominal aumentado, transtorno mental comum e afastamento do trabalho no Brasil. As variáveis com maior efeito para risco cardiovascular alto foram: País-Portugal [17.273 (IC95%1.538-193.951)], sexo-masculino [61.577 (IC95%5.398 -702.469)] e tabagismo [593.398(IC95%57.330- 6.142.020)]. Conclusão: As diferenças de risco entre grupos mostraram que os participantes de Portugal, homens, com pressão arterial aumentada e/ou tabagistas são os mais vulneráveis a ter evento cardiovascular. Há necessidades de intervenções para a promoção da saúde cardiovascular no ambiente laboral nos dois países.

Culture circle in primary care: dialogues with managers on health promotion / Círculo de cultura en atención primaria: diálogos con directivos sobre promoción de la salud / Círculo de cultura na atenção primária: diálogos com gestores sobre promoção da saúde

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify health promotion strategies used by managers in primary health care. Method: Qualitative research, of a participant action nature, which adopted the Culture Circle proposed by Paulo Freire as its methodological reference. Eleven primary health care managers from a medium-sized municipality in southern Brazil took part. Results: Nine generative themes emerged, categorized into four themes that highlight the interconnection between health promotion, social determinants and primary health care. These themes highlight preventive approaches, healthy habits and underline the need for a multidisciplinary approach to health care, recognizing the complexity of the dimensions involved, the influence of social determinants, environmental and health issues. These aspects call for intersectoral policies and actions, demonstrating the viability of health promotion in line with the principles of the Unified Health System. Final considerations: The autonomy of professionals working in primary health care services is highlighted, especially that of nurses, who play a central role in connecting and organizing health promotion actions.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar las estrategias de promoción de la salud utilizadas por gestores en la atención primaria de salud. Método: Investigación cualitativa, de tipo acción participante, que adoptó como referencia metodológica el Círculo de Cultura propuesto por Paulo Freire. Participaron 11 gestores de atención primaria de salud de un municipio de tamaño medio del sur de Brasil. Resultados: Surgieron nueve temas generativos, categorizados en cuatro temáticas que destacan la interconexión entre la promoción de la salud, los determinantes sociales y la atención primaria de salud. Estos temas destacan los enfoques preventivos, los hábitos saludables y subrayan la necesidad de un enfoque multidisciplinar de la atención sanitaria, reconociendo la complejidad de las dimensiones implicadas, la influencia de los determinantes sociales y las cuestiones medioambientales y sanitarias. Estos aspectos exigen políticas y acciones intersectoriales, demostrando la viabilidad de la promoción de la salud en consonancia con los principios del Sistema Único de Salud. Consideraciones finales: Se destaca la autonomía de los profesionales que actúan en los servicios de atención primaria de salud, especialmente la de las enfermeras, que desempeñan un papel central en la conectividad y organización de las acciones de promoción de la salud.

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar estratégias de promoção da saúde utilizadas por gestores na atenção primária à saúde. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa, de natureza ação participante, que adotou como referencial metodológico o Círculo de Cultura proposto por Paulo Freire. Participaram 11 gestores da atenção primária à saúde de um município de médio porte do sul do Brasil. Resultados: Surgiram nove temas geradores categorizados em quatro temáticas que evidenciam a interconexão entre promoção da saúde, determinantes sociais e atenção primária à saúde. Essas temáticas destacam abordagens preventivas, hábitos saudáveis e sublinham a necessidade de uma abordagem multidisciplinar na atenção à saúde, reconhecendo a complexidade das dimensões envolvidas, a influência dos determinantes sociais, questões ambientais e sanitárias. Tais aspectos demandam políticas e ações intersetoriais, evidenciando a viabilidade da promoção da saúde alinhada aos princípios do Sistema Único de Saúde. Considerações Finais: Destaca-se a autonomia dos profissionais que atuam em serviços de atenção primária à saúde, especialmente a do enfermeiro, que desempenha um papel central na conectividade e ordenação das ações de promoção da saúde.

Navegando pelo "rio da vida": a produção do cuidado em situações de urgência e emergência em um território da Amazônia / Navegando por el "río de la vida": la producción del cuidado en situaciones de urgencia y emergencia en un territorio de la Amazonia / Sailing through the "river of life": care production in urgent and emergency situations in an Amazon territory

Este estudo examinou a produção do cuidado nos serviços de saúde, adotando a metodologia participativa "rio da vida". Realizado em uma comunidade ribeirinha no interior do Amazonas, a pesquisa utilizou essa abordagem reflexiva, envolvendo a criação de um rio com materiais artísticos, como lápis coloridos e cartolina. A técnica promoveu a proximidade com as histórias, trajetórias e empoderamento de agentes comunitários, usuários e cuidadores. Essa experiência profunda proporcionou insights sobre os desafios territoriais no acesso à saúde em situações urgentes. A gravação das narrativas durante os trabalhos coletivos serviu como método de coleta de dados, facilitando o diálogo entre a equipe de saúde e cuidadores; e enriquecendo a compreensão das dinâmicas regionais envolvidas no cuidado emergencial.(AU)

Este estudio examinó la producción del cuidado en los servicios de salud, adoptando la metodología participativa "río de la vida". Realizado en una comunidad que vive a la orilla de un río en el interior de estado de Amazonas, la investigación utilizó ese abordaje reflexivo, envolviendo la creación de un río con materiales artísticos, tales como lápices de colores, cartulina y otros. La técnica promovió la proximidad con las historias, trayectorias y el empoderamiento de agentes comunitarios, usuarios y cuidadores. Esa experiencia profunda proporcionó insights sobre los desafíos territoriales en el acceso a la salud en situaciones urgentes. La grabación de las narrativas durante trabajos colectivos sirvió como método de colecta de datos, facilitando el diálogo entre el equipo de salud y cuidadores, enriqueciendo la comprensión de las dinámicas regionales envueltas en el cuidado de emergencia.(AU)

This study examined the production of care in healthcare services, adopting the participatory methodology "river of life". Conducted in a riverside community in the interior of the Amazonas region, the research employed this reflective approach, involving the creation of a river using artistic materials such as colored pencils and cardboard. The technique fostered closeness with the stories, trajectories, and empowerment of community agents, users, and caregivers. This profound experience provided insights into the territorial challenges in accessing healthcare during urgent situations. Recording narratives during collective work sessions served as a data collection method, facilitating dialogue between the healthcare team and caregivers, enriching the understanding of regional dynamics involved in emergency care.(AU)

Lecciones aprendidas en Apropiación Social del Conocimiento en cuidadores familiares de personas con enfermedad crónica / Lessons learned in Social Knowledge Appropriation in family caregivers of people with chronic diseases

INTRODUCCIÓN: Los cuidadores familiares de personas con enfermedad crónica se ven enfrentados a cambios de orden individual, familiar y social, lo que afecta su calidad de vida y son expuestos a prácticas saludables y no saludables. OBJETIVO: Transferir el conocimiento generado en la línea de adopción de rol del cuidador de la persona con enfermedad crónica. METODOLOGÍA: Estrategia de Apropiación Social del Conocimiento (ASC) con enfoque de investigación participativa basada en la comunidad. Se contemplaron las siguientes fases: revisión y actualización de literatura científica, identificación de actores, diagnóstico situacional; planeación y desarrollo de la estrategia, y seguimiento. En Bogotá y Cajicá (Colombia), con cuidadores familiares de personas con condiciones crónicas. RESULTADOS: Se confirma la necesidad de dinamizar las redes a través de estrategias de ASC. Se realizaron grupos focales en donde se priorizaron 21 temáticas que fueron abordadas conjuntamente entre los cuidadores y los Jóvenes Talento. Aplicación del pre y postest del instrumento Rol en donde se evidenció un aumento en la adopción del rol. CONCLUSIONES: Se evidenció una constante retroalimentación bidireccional entre los Jóvenes Talento y los cuidadores participantes; contribuyendo a la generación de conocimiento teniendo como fundamentos la evidencia científica.

INTRODUCTION: Family caregivers of people with chronic diseases are faced with individual, family, and social changes that affect their quality of life and are exposed to healthy and unhealthy practices. OBJECTIVE. Transfer the knowledge gained in the process of adopting the role of the chronic illness patient's caregiver. METHODS: Social Knowledge Appropriation (SKA) strategy incorporating a community-based participatory research methodology. Consideration was given to the following phases: review and update of scientific literature, identification of actors, situational analysis, planning and development of the strategy, and follow-up. In Bogotá and Cajicá, with family caregivers of chronically ill patients. RESULTS confirm the need to energize networks with SKA strategies. Twenty-one topics were prioritized and discussed by caregivers and young talent in focus groups. Application of the pre- and post-test of the role instrument, which revealed an increase in role adoption. CONCLUSIONS: A constant bidirectional feedback was observed between the young talents and the participating caregivers, which contributed to the generation of scientifically based knowledge.

University indigenous students' perspectives on climate change and survival of indigenous peoples in Brazil: a concept mapping study.

Introduction: This study aimed to identify what indigenous university students in Brazil perceived to be important and feasible actions to protect the survival of indigenous peoples from climate change-related impacts. Methods: Concept mapping, which is a participatory mixed methodology, was conducted virtually with 20 indigenous students at two universities in Brazil. A focus prompt was developed from consultations with indigenous stakeholders and read "To protect the survival of the Indigenous Peoples from climate change, it is necessary to…". Students brainstormed 46 statements, which they then sorted into clusters based on conceptual similarity. They rated each statement for importance and feasibility. Quantitative multivariate analyses of clusters and ratings were conducted to produce multiple visual maps of perceived actionable priorities. These analyses used the Group Wisdom TM software. Results: Students agreed on 8 clusters that reflect the factors that influence the survival of indigenous peoples-preservation of lands 0.16 (SD 0.13), protection of demarcated lands 0.31 (SD 0.10), indigenous health and wellbeing 0.35 (SD 0.14), ancestral customs 0.46 (SD 0.04), global and national actions 0.61 (SD 0.13), indigenous rights 0.64 (SD 0.23), collective living 0.71 (SD 0.21), and respect 0.75 (SD 0.14). Discussion: The most actionable priorities are related to the respect for their lands and customs, educational initiatives in schools about the importance of indigenous peoples to society, guarantees for basic health rights, and culturally appropriate provision of care, with specific mention of mental healthcare. The findings aligned closely with the concept of indigenous self-determination, which is rooted in autonomy and respect for cultural diversity, and the right to make decisions that impact their lives, land, and resources.

Climate change and mental health of Indigenous peoples living in their territory: a concept mapping study.

Background: The alarming increase in annual deforestation rates has had devastating consequences in climate change, and it is affecting Indigenous people, who depend entirely on the land for survival and has also weakened the rainforest's crucial role in stabilizing the global climate. Recognizing and respecting Indigenous people's needs and social, economic, and historical conditions influence health and healthcare. This study aimed to conduct online concept mapping workshops with university students to identify perceived important and feasible actions for improving the mental health of Indigenous people living in their territory in association with climate change. Methods: Concept mapping, a participatory mixed methodology, was conducted virtually with 20 Indigenous students at two universities in Brazil. A focus prompt was developed from consultations with Indigenous stakeholders and read-"To improve the mental health of Indigenous peoples in their territory during climate change crises, it is necessary to…." Results: University students organized 42 unique statements in 6 clusters that cover a wide range of topics: family support, 0.68 (SD 0.19); respect and understanding, 0.37 (SD 0.08); improvement actions, 0.52 (SD 0.07); public policies in favor of Indigenous people's mental health, 0.24 (0.09); health actions, 0.15 (SD 0.08); Indigenous training in health and its importance in improving mental health 0.32 (SD 0.07). Conclusion: These clusters range from community initiatives, public policies, health actions, and strengthening professional services in Indigenous communities. These all provide numerous concrete ideas for developing interventions designed to address mental health challenges associated with climate change.

Clima laboral: percepción del personal de Enfermería y las oportunidades de mejora / Work environment: perception of nursing staffand opportunities for improvement

La presente investigación pretende analizar la percepción del personal de enfermería sobre el clima laboral que vivencia; se identificarán las oportunidades de mejoras por medio de su autogestión de capacidades y se pondrán en práctica las acciones que serán evaluadas para determinar el impacto que produjeron. Material y método: se llevó a cabo un estudio aplicando el modelo de investigación acción participativa con el personal de enfermería del internado general del Sanatorio Allende en el año 2022; para la recolección inicial de datos se suministró una encuesta digital que valoraba la opinión personal sobre el clima laboral que percibe. Se realizó con el equipo completo de enfermeras del internado general del turno de la mañana el cual esta compuesto por 15 enfermeras; debido al número de integrantes no se realizará una muestra, sino que todas estarán contempladas. El proceso constó de cinco etapas: acercamiento y sensibilización, inducción, interacción, implementación, y sistematización. Resultados: se presenta una síntesis de los resultados más destacados en cada etapa: el origen de la situación planteada, revisión de la bibliografía, las acciones para lograr el acercamiento, los argumentos usados en la sensibilización, las herramientas para la inducción, el logro de la interacción y como se aplicaron las oportunidades de mejoras por medio de una sistematización. Conclusiones: la investigación acción participativa permitió a los profesionales determinar cual es su percepción actual de su ambiente laboral, individualmente construyeron probables soluciones a obstáculos en el trabajo en equipo que se podrán poner en práctica colectivamente y de este modo poder reevaluar en el futuro si es necesario conservar o modificar acciones ya que son autoras y partícipes de las acciones de mejora[AU]

This research aims to analyze the perception of nursing staff about the work environment they experience, opportunities for improvement will be identified through self-management of capacities and actions will be put into practice that will be evaluated to determine the impact they produced. Material and method: a study was carried out applying the participatory action research model with the nursing staff of the general boarding school of Sanatorio Allende in the year 2022. For the initial data collection, a digital survey was provided that assessed the personal opinion on the perceived work environment. It is carried out with the complete team of nurses from the general internship, which is made up of 15 nurses. Due to the number of members, a sample will not be made, but all will be contemplated. The process consisted of five stages: approach and awareness, induction, interaction, implementation, and systematization. Results: a synthesis of the most outstanding results in each stage is presented: the origin of the situation raised, review of the biblio-graphy, the actions to achieve rapprochement, the arguments used in raising awareness, the tools for induction, the achievement of the interaction and how the improvement opportunities were applied through a systematization. Conclusions: participatory action research allowed professionals to determine what their current perception of their work environment is, individually they built possible solutions to obstacles in teamwork that could be put into practice collectively and thus be able to reassess in the future if it is It is necessary to pre-serve or modify actions since they are authors and participate in the improvement actions.Palabra chave: ambiente de trabalho, enfermagem, percepção, pesqui-sa-ação participativa, pesquisa participativa baseada na comunidade[AU]

A presente pesquisa tem como objetivos analisar a percepção dos trabalhadores de enfermagem sobre o ambiente de trabalho que vivenciam. Serão identificadas oportunidades de melhorias através da autogestão de capacidades e serão colocadas em prática ações que serão avaliadas para determinar o impacto que produziram. Material e método: foi realizado um estudo aplicando o mode-lo de pesquisa-ação participativa com a equipe de enfermagem do internato geral do Sanatório Allende em 2022. Para a coleta ini-cial de dados, foi disponibilizada uma pesquisa digital que avaliou a opinião pessoal sobre o ambiente de trabalho que percebem. Foi realizado com toda a equipe de enfermeiros do internato geral do turno matutino, que é composta por 15 enfermeiros. Devido ao número de associados, não será realizada amostra, mas todas serão incluídas. O processo consistiu em cinco etapas: abordagem e sensibilização, indução, interação, implementação e sistemati-zação. Resultados: é apresentada uma síntese dos resultados mais notáveis em cada etapa: a origem da situação levantada, revisão da literatura, ações para alcançar a reaproximação, argumentos utili-zados na sensibilização, ferramentas para indução, concretização da interação e como as oportunidades para melhorias foram apli-cadas por meio de sistematização. Conclusões: a pesquisa-ação participativa permitiu aos profissionais determinar sua percepção atual sobre seu ambiente de trabalho, individualmente construí-ram prováveis soluções para os obstáculos no trabalho em equipe que poderiam ser colocadas em prática coletivamente e assim po-der reavaliar no futuro se é necessário preservar ou modificar ações já que são autores e participantes das ações de melhoria.is presented: the origin of the situation raised, review of the biblio-graphy, the actions to achieve rapprochement, the arguments used in raising awareness, the tools for induction, the achievement of the interaction and how the improvement opportunities were applied through a systematization. Conclusions: participatory action research allowed professionals to determine what their current perception of their work environment is, individually they built possible solutions to obstacles in teamwork that could be put into practice collectively and thus be able to reassess in the future if it is It is necessary to pre-serve or modify actions since they are authors and participate in the improvement actions[AU]

Results from "Live Well", a randomized controlled community-based participatory intervention to prevent obesity in new immigrant mother-child dyads.

BACKGROUND: Upon arrival, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is lower in new immigrants than their native counterparts in the U.S. With longer residency in the U.S., these differences converge over time, followed by higher prevalence among immigrants than native U.S. residents. Results from the Live Well project in the Greater Boston area demonstrate the viability of utilizing a culturally adapted, community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to reduce weight gain among newly immigrated mother-child dyads. METHODS: Haitian, Latina, and Brazilian mother-child dyads (n = 390), new to the U.S. (fewer than 10 years) were enrolled in a one- to two-year long CBPR lifestyle intervention that targeted dietary and physical activity behaviors. Attendance was recorded to establish dose. Demographics, anthropometrics, and relevant covariates were collected from participants at baseline, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated using objectively measured height and weight. Linear mixed regression models were used to assess change in BMI and BMI z-score of mothers and children respectively. RESULTS: At baseline, nearly 75% of mothers and 50% of children were either overweight or obese (BMI ≥ 25.0 and BMI z-score ≥ 85th percentile, respectively). Only 20% of mothers attended all 12 intervention sessions in year 1. Using intent-to-treat analyses, no significant time, intervention, or time × intervention effects were observed for weight change of mothers or children at follow-up. Mothers in the highest quantile (those who attended all 12 intervention sessions) had significant reductions in BMI at 18 months (1.76 units lower, 95%CI: -3.14, -0.37) and 24 months (2.61 units, 95%CI -3.92, -1.29) compared to mothers in the lower quantiles, including those with no exposure. Such dose effects on BMI z-scores were not noted for children. CONCLUSIONS: Findings from Live Well demonstrate the viability of utilizing a CBPR approach to address overweight and obesity among immigrant mothers. Given the higher-than-expected prevalence of overweight and obesity among mother-child dyads by ~ 6 years of U.S. residency, and lower maternal participation rates in the intervention, additional research is necessary to identify the optimal intervention length, retention strategies, and approach to jointly support healthy maternal and child weight.

Pesquisa participativa baseada na comunidade: intencionalidades e enfoques presentes na literatura da área da saúde / Community based participatory research: intentions and approaches toparticipation in the health field

Este artigo teve como objetivo discutir como a Pesquisa Participativa Baseada na Comunidade vem sendo incorporada nas pesquisas brasileiras na área da saúde, quais os temas mais frequentes e quais suas intencionalidades teórico-metodológicas. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa realizada nas bases de dados LILACS e SciELO, incluindo a produção científica publicada no Brasil, entre 2018 e 2021. Os 15 artigos selecionados, com diferentes abordagens metodológicas, apresentam diversidades de temas (segurança alimentar e nutricional, bullying, arte-educação, saúde da criança, trabalho com reciclagem e em saúde, pandemia, desastres e emergências em saúde) e participantes (profissionais e gestores da saúde, estudantes, comunidade). Os estudos anunciam as diversas vertentes das pesquisas participativas (pesquisa-ação, pesquisa-intervenção, pesquisa-participante) e estratégias de acompanhamento, como os comitês de pesquisa, que podem fortalecer a inclusão dos participantes processualmente em todas as etapas da pesquisa. O uso de múltiplas ferramentas metodológicas (oficinas, grupo focal, entrevistas) e a triangulação de dados também são anunciados como estratégias para fortalecer a participação de profissionais e comunidade em um processo de pesquisar "com". A denominação de pesquisas participativas, suas origens e pressupostos não se efetiva de forma uniforme. Independentemente das denominações e escolhas metodológicas, a revisão aponta que a Pesquisa Participativa Baseada na Comunidade, nas pesquisas brasileiras na área da saúde, aparece em estudos de diversos temas, que têm em comum a intenção de romper com a dicotomia pesquisador-pesquisado, sujeito-objeto e investir em uma "política de participação", sensível às realidades e demandas sociais, com vistas à transformação social.

This paper aimed to discuss how Community Based Participatory Research has been incorporated into Brazilian health research around, the most frequent themes and their theoretical-methodological intentions.This is an integrative review carried out in LILACS and SciELO databases, including scientific production published in Brazil, between 2018 and 2021. There were fifteen selected articles, with different methodological approaches that show a diversity of themes (food and nutritional security, bullying, arteducation, child health, recycling and health work, Covid-19, and health emergencies), also it was targeted audiences them (health professionals and managers, students, and community). These studies announce the different aspects of participatory research(action research, intervention research, and participant research) which follow-up strategies, such as research committees, which can strengthen the inclusion of participants in all research ́s stages. The use of multiple methodological tools (workshops, focus groups, interviews) and data triangulation are also heralded as strategies to strengthen the participation of professionals and the community into a process of researching 'within'. The participatory research ́s title, and its origins and assumptions have not been applied uniformly. Regardless of the denominations and methodological choices, the review points out that Community-Based Participatory Research, in Brazilian research in the health area, appears in studies of various themes, which have in common the intention of breaking with the 'researcher-researched', subject-object dichotomy and invest in a 'participation policy', which could be sensitive to social realities and demands, with a view to social transformation.

Vigilância Popular da Saúde, Ambiente e Trabalho (VPSAT): uma revisão integrativa da literatura / Popular Health, Environmental and Occupational Surveillance: an integrative literature review

Resumo Objetiva-se identificar concepções, experiências, métodos e técnicas em Vigilância Popular da Saúde, Ambiente e Trabalho (VPSAT). Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa com os descritores: participação da comunidade, vigilância em saúde, vigilância da saúde, saúde ambiental e saúde do trabalhador, envolvendo cinco bancos de dados: Biblioteca Virtual da Saúde, EBSCOhost, Embase, Scopus e Web Of Science. A revisão selecionou 15 estudos, a partir dos critérios de inclusão: experiências de vigilância com protagonismo comunitário; e exclusão: pesquisas sem dados primários e desenvolvidas apenas pelo serviço de saúde. Identificaram-se como bases teóricas e metodológicas dos estudos a ciência cidadã, educação popular e justiça ambiental; e experiências como mapeamentos e monitoramentos participativos; métodos como pesquisa-ação, "faça você mesmo" e investigação baseada na comunidade; e técnicas como "Photovoice" e Jornal Comunitário. Destacam-se as comunidades urbanas de baixa renda, indígenas, jovens e trabalhadores como protagonistas. O reconhecimento da VPSAT como importante fonte de dados e de intervenção pelos sistemas de saúde públicos e pela academia contribui para que a vigilância em saúde seja mais dialógica e efetiva.

Abstract The objective is to identify concepts, experiences, methods, and techniques in Popular Health, Environmental and Occupational Surveillance (VPSAT). This is an integrative review that used the descriptors: Community Participation, Public Health Surveillance, Environmental Health, and Occupational Health, using five databases: Virtual Health Library, EBSCOhost, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science. The review selected 15 studies, based on the inclusion criteria: surveillance experiences with community protagonism; and exclusion criteria: research without primary data and developed only by the health service. The theoretical and methodological bases of the studies were identified as citizen science, popular education, and environmental justice; experiences such as participatory mapping and monitoring; methods such as action research, 'do-it-yourself', and community-based research; and techniques such as "Photovoice" and Community Journal. Low-income urban communities, indigenous peoples, young individuals, and workers stand out as the protagonists. The recognition of the VPSAT as an important source of data and intervention by public health systems and academia contributes to making health surveillance more dialogic and effective.

Requirements for Brazilian Outpatient Centers of Excellence in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Consensus Co-Creative Study.

Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition. Its complexity and impact on patients highlight the need for multidisciplinary care that can address the physical, psychological, and social aspects. Centers of excellence can ideally provide the necessary infrastructure, resources, and expertise to effectively treat HS. However, there are still no consolidated models of centers of excellence in HS, and establishing their foundations is an intricate research challenge. Purposely, design and co-creation as innovation techniques are helpful approaches to this type of research. Methods: In this study, we conducted a co-creation with consensus among HS specialists to propose the criteria and requirements to establish outpatient centers of excellence of HS in Brazil. We followed a linear process with mixed methods in 6 stages. Results: The process resulted in 10 categories for establishing outpatient centers, including their respective requirements, rationale, and classification. The categories include onboarding and welcoming; infrastructure and procedures; infusion therapy; flows and referrals; staffing; disease management; metrics during diagnosis; metrics during treatment; awareness and advocacy; research and education. Discussion: The idealized outpatient centers can play a role in the complete multidisciplinary treatment for HS and advancing the science of healthcare services by providing a focus for research, training, and translation of findings into practice.

Social and environmental determinants influencing injection drug use and HIV risk among two sister cities on the US-Mexico border: a comparative cross-sectional study, 2016-2018.

The economic, social, cultural and political milieus that influence injection drug-related HIV risk behaviors along the US-Mexico border in the previous decade have been studied comparing cities on an East-West axis. In an effort to inform interventions targeting factors beyond the individual level, we used a cross-sectional study design comparing people who inject drugs during 2016-2018, living on a North-South axis, in two cities-Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico and El Paso, Texas, USA-situated at the midpoint of the 2000 US-Mexico borderland stretch. We conceptualize injection drug use and its antecedents and consequences as influenced by factors operating at various levels of influence. Results of analysis comparing samples recruited from each border city indicated significant differences in demographic, socioeconomic, micro- and macro-level factors that affect risk. Similarities emerged in individual-level risk behaviors and some dynamics of risk at the drug use site most frequented to use drugs. In addition, analyses testing associations across samples indicated that different contextual factors such as characteristics of the drug use sites influenced syringe sharing. In this article, we reflect on the potential tailored interventions needed to target the context of HIV transmission risk among people who use drugs and reside in binational environment.

Prioridades nacionales de investigación en salud bucal, Perú 2022-2026: proceso, experiencias y perspectivas / National priorities for oral health research, Peru 2022-2026: process, experiences and perspectives

El Instituto Nacional de Salud, ha llevado a cabo por primera vez el proceso de identificación de Prioridades Nacionales de Investigación en Salud Bucal a cargo de la Subdirección de Investigación y Laboratorios de Enfermedades No Transmisibles del Centro Nacional de Salud Pública con la asesoría técnica de la Dirección de Investigación e Innovación en Salud y en coordinación con la Dirección Ejecutiva de Salud Bucal de la Dirección General de Intervenciones Estratégicas en Salud Pública del Ministerio de Salud mediante metodología participativa de tres actores claves: investigadores/especialistas, expertos y decisores. El objetivo de este artículo es describir el proceso seguido para la identificación de estas prioridades, el cual comprendió cinco fases: i) identificación de objetivos estratégicos del MINSA, ii) identificación de necesidades de investigación en salud bucal, iii) revisión por expertos y valoración de las necesidades según criterios, iv) priorización (valoración de la lista de prioridades según calificación) y v) presentación de las prioridades. Como resultado se obtuvieron las 12 prioridades que posteriormente fueron aprobadas por Resolución Ministerial N.° 262-2022/MINSA, con un periodo de vigencia 2022-2026. Además, se brindaron recomendaciones para futuros procesos.

The National Institute of Health has, for the first time, identified National Priorities for Oral Health Research, this process was carried out by the Subdirectorate of Research and Laboratories of Noncommunicable Diseases of the National Center for Public Health with the technical advice of the Directorate of Research and Innovation in Health and in coordination with the Executive Directorate of Oral Health of the General Directorate of Strategic Interventions in Public Health of the Ministry of Health, using a participatory methodology with three key actors: researchers/specialists, experts and decision-makers. This article aims to describe the process used to identify these priorities, which consisted of five phases: i) identification of the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Health, ii) identification of needs in oral health research, iii) review by experts and assessment of needs according to criteria and v) presentation of the priorities. As a result, 12 priorities were obtained, which were subsequently approved by Ministerial Resolution No. 262-2022/MINSA, for a period of 2022-2026. In addition, we provide recommendations for future processes.

A culturally informed model to enhance breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings: perspectives of American Indian adults and healthcare providers in rural New Mexico.

PURPOSE: American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations have some of the lowest cancer screening rates compared to other racial/ethnic populations. Using community-based participatory research methods, we sought to characterize knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and approaches to enhance breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer screening. METHODS: We conducted 12 focus groups between October 2018 and September 2019 with 96 eligible AI adults and healthcare providers, recruited using non-probability purposive sampling methods from the Zuni Pueblo in rural New Mexico. We used the Multi-level Health Outcomes Framework (MHOF) to conduct a qualitative content analysis identifying mutable systems- and individual- level constructs important for behavior change that we crosslinked with the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommended evidence-based interventions (EBIs) or approaches. RESULTS: Salient systems-level factors that limited uptake of cancer screenings included inflexible clinic hours, transportation barriers, no on-demand service and reminder systems, and brief doctor-patient encounters. Individual-level barriers included variable cancer-specific knowledge that translated into fatalistic beliefs, fear, and denial. Interventions to enhance community demand and access for screening should include one-on-one and group education, small media, mailed screening tests, and home visitations by public health nurses. Interventions to enhance provider delivery of screening services should include translation and case management services. CONCLUSIONS: The MHOF constructs crosslinked with CPSTF recommended EBIs or approaches provided a unique perspective to frame barriers and promoters of screening utilization and insights for intervention development. Findings inform the development of culturally tailored, theoretically informed, multi-component interventions concordant with CPSTF recommended EBIs or approaches aimed at improving cancer screening.

Use of Adolescent "Community Researchers" to Address Obesity Among Mexican Immigrant Families.

Background: Mexican-American immigrants have a disparate prevalence of overweight/obesity, and obesogenic illness. One approach is to train immigrant adolescents as "community researchers." Aims: (1) Design a program to train community researchers to address obesity among Mexican immigrant families and (2) identify the key components of a successful program. Methods: The content included an overview of community research/citizen science; obesity and food insecurity; study design and data collection and analysis for nutrition and physical activity. The students concluded by analyzing the results of group concept mapping (GCM) activities. Results: Post-session class discussions reflected an increased understanding of weekly topics. Analysis of GCM data suggests that members of the Mexican immigrant community may use emotional eating as a way to manage structural stigma, eventually leading to truncal obesity, T2DM and increased cardiovascular risk. Conclusions: Adolescents of Mexican heritage can have a major impact in promoting healthy lifestyles in their communities.