OAGB Bowel Function in Patients With up to 5 Years Follow-Up: Updated Outcomes.

OBJECTIVE: One-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is considered an effective technique in weight reduction and remission of comorbidities. However, in common with many bariatric and metabolic/bariatric procedures, gastrointestinal side effects are frequently reported, but clinical experience varies. The objective of this study was to analyze the bowel function of patients who undergo OAGB looking at 5-year postoperative outcomes. METHOD: This study is cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical, developed with individuals undergoing OAGB (n = 208) in yhe period between 2015 and 2020. The time periods evaluated were 1 to 6 months (T1), 6 to 12 months (T2), and 1 to 5 years (T3). Data analysis was performed using SPSS v.28.0, considering a significance level p ≤ 0.05. RESULTS: 114 participants (54.8%), 79.8% women, mean age 47.0 ± 12.6 years, and BMI 40.1 ± 5.6 kg/m2, 51.9% dyslipidemia, 43.6% arterial hypertension, and 19.1% diabetes mellitus. The T1 group had more severe symptoms/nausea than the T2 group. The T2 group had a significantly lower defecation frequency than the T1 and T3 groups. As for the occurrence of diarrhea, associations were not found in the considered groups. The T3 group had a greater severity of constipation associated with greater difficulty in consuming red meat, white meat, rice, vegetables, and salads. CONCLUSIONS: Gastrointestinal symptoms are prevalent in the first postoperative months. However, diarrhea was not common. The patient selection policy and surgical technique were decisive in this result. Constipation was prevalent in patients between 1 and 5 postoperative years. It was also prevalent in those who had food intolerance, which from a nutritional point of view is an adverse factor for optimal bowel function.

Gastrointestinal reported outcomes following one anastomosis gastric bypass based on a multicenter study.

OBJECTIVES: To describe gastrointestinal-related side-effects reported following the One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB). METHODS: A multicenter study among OAGB patients across Israel (n = 277) and Portugal (n = 111) who were recruited to the study based on time elapsed since surgery was performed. An online survey with information on demographics, anthropometrics, medical conditions, and gastrointestinal outcomes was administered in both countries simultaneously. RESULTS: Respondents from Israel (pre-surgery age of 41.6 ± 11.0 years, 75.8% females) and Portugal (pre-surgery age of 45.6 ± 12.3 years, 79.3% females) presented mean excess weight loss of 51.0 ± 19.9 and 62.4 ± 26.5%, 89.0 ± 22.0 and 86.2 ± 21.4%, and 89.9 ± 23.6 and 98.2 ± 20.9% (P < 0.001 for both countries), at 1-6 months, 6-12 months, and 1-5 years post-surgery, respectively. Median Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale score was similar between time elapsed since surgery groups among respondents from Israel and Portugal (≤1.97 and ≤2.12). A notable proportion of respondents from Israel and Portugal at all time points reported 1-3 bowel movements per day (≤62.8 and ≤87.6%), Bristol stool scale categories which represent diarrhea-like stools (≤51.9 and ≤56.3%), having discomfort due to flatulence (≤79.4 and ≤90.2%), and mild to severe dyspepsia symptoms (≤50.5 and ≤73.0%). CONCLUSIONS: A notable proportion of OAGB patients might experience certain gastrointestinal symptoms postoperatively, including flatulence, dyspepsia, and diarrhea-like stools.

Nutritional and Lifestyle Behaviors Reported Following One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Based on a Multicenter Study.

This study aimed to describe nutritional and lifestyle parameters following one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB). A multicenter study among OAGB patients across Israel (n = 277) and Portugal (n = 111) was performed. Patients were approached according to the time elapsed since surgery. An online survey with information regarding demographics, anthropometrics, and nutritional and lifestyle aspects was administered in both countries simultaneously. Respondents from Israel (pre-surgery age of 41.6 ± 11.0 years, 75.8% females) and Portugal (pre-surgery age of 45.6 ± 12.3 years, 79.3% females) reported changes in their appetite (≤94.0% and ≤94.6%), changes in their taste (≤51.0 and ≤51.4%), and intolerance to specific foods (i.e., red meat, pasta, bread, and rice). Bariatric surgery-related eating recommendations were generally followed well, but a trend toward lower adherence was evident in groups with longer time elapsed since surgery in both countries. Most respondents from Israel and Portugal reported participation in follow-up meetings with a surgeon (≤94.0% and 100%) and a dietitian (≤92.6% and ≤100%), while far fewer reported participation in any follow-up meeting with a psychologist/social worker (≤37.9% and ≤56.1%). Patients following OAGB might experience changes in appetite, taste, and intolerance to specific foods. Adherence to bariatric surgery-related eating recommendations is not always satisfying, especially in the longer term post-surgery.

Recreation and Alcohol Consumption in Sub-Saharan Africa: Addressing Gender and Age Differences in Urban Areas-Praia, Cabo Verde.

BACKGROUND: Reducing alcohol consumption and improving urban planning in African cities are public health priorities. The aim of this study was to explore gender and age differences in recreational activity participation and its link with self-reported alcohol consumption in three urban areas of Praia. METHODS: A questionnaire was applied to a probabilistic sample of 1912 adults, with a median age of 35.0 (IQR: 26.0-48.8) years, living in informal, transition, and formal areas of the capital of Cabo Verde. RESULTS: More than 80% of the participants reported rarely or never participating in recreational activities. Going daily or weekly to the café was the most reported recreational activity, regardless of the urban area. Participation in recreational activities was higher in men than women, decreasing with age in both cases. Alcohol consumption was significantly higher in men than women (72.4% versus 47.4%, p < 0.001). Multiple logistic regression models showed that going at least once to the bar/nightclub (for men and women) and going to the café (for women) were associated with alcohol consumption. Furthermore, age (for women), in a protective way, and having children (for men) appeared to be associated with alcohol consumption. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides new data on the recreational environment in Praia and can contribute to the development of local and national public health policies and interventions in line with several SDGs to reduce alcohol consumption, enhance healthy leisure/recreation practices, and promote better living conditions for its inhabitants.

Validation of an educational game to promote cardiovascular health in children.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to validate the content and appearance of an educational game for children aged 7 to 10 years, focusing mainly on cardiovascular health promotion. METHOD: The study used methodological research, with a quantitative approach. The validation process included the participation of 17 specialists in children and/or cardiovascular health. A concordance index of at least 0.80 was considered for content validation and 0.75 for the appearance of the proposed educational material. RESULTS: The proposal of the educational game was considered valid, through some suggestions, in view of the purpose of sensitizing children in relation to the promotion of cardiovascular health while still in childhood. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: As a relevant factor in the use of games as strategies to improve health education, we emphasize that the participant is the active agent and the protagonist of the health-disease process.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol in bariatric and metabolic surgery (BMS)-analysis of practices in nutritional aspects from five continents.

This study aims to understand the prevalent practices on the nutritional aspects of the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol based on the knowledge and practice of surgeons, nutritionists, and anesthesiologists who work in the bariatric and metabolic surgery (BMS) units worldwide. This cross-sectional study enrolled BMS unit professionals from five continents-Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. An electronic questionnaire developed by the researchers was provided to evaluate practices about the three nutritional aspects of ERAS protocol in BMS (Thorel et al. 2016): preoperative fasting, carbohydrate loading, and early postoperative nutrition. Only surgeons, nutritionists, and anesthesiologists were invited to participate. One hundred twenty-five professionals answered the questionnaires: 50.4% from America and 39.2% from Europe. The profile of participating professionals was bariatric surgeons 70.2%, nutritionists 26.4%, and anesthesiologists 3.3%. Approximately 47.9% of professionals work in private services, for about 11 to 20 years (48.7%). In all continents, a large majority were aware of the protocol. Professionals from the African continent reported having implemented the ERAS bariatric protocol 4.0 ± 0 years ago. It is worth mentioning that professionals from the five continents implemented the ERAS protocol based on the published literature (p = 0.012). About preoperative fasting abbreviation protocol, a significant difference was found between continents and consequently between services (p = 0.000). There is no uniformity in the conduct of shortening of fasting in the preoperative period and the immediate postoperative period. Early postoperative (PO) period protein supplementation is not performed in a standard fashion in all units globally. ERAS principles and practices are partial and insufficiently implemented on the five continents despite the prevalent knowledge of professionals based on evidence. Moreover, there is no uniformity in fasting, immediate postoperative diet, and early protein supplementation practices globally.

Effectiveness of Two Dietary Approaches on the Quality of Life and Gastrointestinal Symptoms of Individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

To evaluate the effectiveness of a low FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, monosaccharaides, disaccharides and polyols) diet in the relief of symptoms and an improvement of the quality of life in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome in comparison to a standard diet according to the British Dietetic Association's guidelines. A non-randomized clinical trial of adult patients with IBS was compared two diet interventions. An assessment of symptoms, quality of life, and nutritional status was performed before and after the four-week mark of intervention. Individuals from the Low FODMAP Diet (LFD) group were evaluated on a third moment, after the controlled reintroduction of FODMAPs. A total of 70 individuals were divided in two groups: Low FODMAP Diet (LFD; n = 47) and Standard Diet (SD; n = 23). 57 individuals completed the four-week intervention (LFD; n = 39; SD; n = 18). At the completion of four weeks, the symptoms improved in both groups (LFD: p < 0.01; DC: p < 0.05) but LFD led to a higher relief (p < 0.05), primarily with respect to abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Quality of life improved significantly in both groups, with no significant differences between SD vs LFD (p > 0.05). In the LFD group, the relief of symptoms observed at the four-week mark remained constant after reintroduction of FODMAPs. Both interventions seem to be effective for the relief of symptoms and quality of life, however LFD had higher effectiveness in the former. The results with LFD suggest it can be a preferred approach in individuals with diarrhoeal profile.

Tecnologias de prevenção dos acidentes por motocicletas no Ceará, Brasil: análise de campanhas midiáticas / Technologies for the prevention of motorcycle accidents in Ceará, Brazil: analysis of media campaigns / Tecnologías para la prevención de accidentes de motocicleta en Ceará, Brasil: análisis de campañas mediáticas

Objetivo: analisar as campanhas midiáticas acerca das tecnologias de prevenção dos acidentes por motocicletas no C.eará, Brasil. Método: Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, onde foi realizada uma pesquisa documental através do site institucional, sobre tecnologias educativas desenvolvidas pelo DETRAN-CE para a prevenção de acidentes de moto no Ceará. Resultados: As campanhas educativas na mídia cearense são divulgadas pelo Departamento Estadual de Trânsito do Estado do Ceará - DETRAN-CE, órgão que regulamenta o trânsito no estado. O DETRAN-CE divulga as preventivas através de mensagens e orientações sobre condutas corretas no trânsito, no sentido de mudar o comportamento do homem na via pública e reverter o quadro de violência, reduzindo o número de acidentes, mortes e feridos. O público alvo são os condutores, passageiros, ciclistas, motociclistas e pedestres, que são ao mesmo tempo agentes e vítimas da violência, já que estudos apontam o homem como responsável por 90% dos acidentes no trânsito no país. Conclusão: Em virtude do número crescente de acidentes de trânsito no Ceará, verificou-se à inexistência de uma tecnologia atualizada e eficaz, para a prevenção de acidentes com motociclistas, o que pressupõe a ineficácia do desenvolvimento de uma ferramenta atualizada aplicada para a segurança no trânsito.

Objective: to assess media campaigns about motorcycle accident prevention technologies in Ceará, Brazil. Method: This is an exploratory study, where a documentary research was carried out through the institutional website, on educational technologies developed by DETRAN-CE for the prevention of motorcycle accidents in Ceará, through the institutional website. Results: According to the body that regulates traffic in the state, since August 2004 the State Traffic Department - DETRAN-CE, is linked to the Secretariat of Infrastructure, which develops educational campaigns in the Ceará media. The traffic agency reports that the messages are for guidance on correct behavior in traffic, in order to change the behavior of men on public roads and reverse the situation of violence, reducing the number of accidents, deaths and injuries. The target audience is drivers, passengers, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians, who are both agents and victims of violence, since studies have pointed out that men are responsible for 90% of traffic accidents in the country, according to data provided by the institutional website of DETRAN-CE. Conclusion: There was a lack of up-to-date and effective technology for the prevention of accidents involving motorcyclists in the state of Ceará, which presupposes the ineffectiveness of developing an updated tool applied to traffic safety.

Objetivo: Analizar campañas mediáticas sobre tecnologías de prevención de accidentes de motocicletas en Ceará, Brasil. Método: Este es un estudio exploratorio, donde se realizó una investigación documental a través del sitio web institucional, sobre tecnologías educativas desarrolladas por DETRAN-CE para la prevención de accidentes de motocicleta en Ceará, a través del sitio web institucional. Resultados: Según el organismo que regula el tráfico en el estado, desde agosto de 2004, el Departamento de Tráfico del Estado - DETRAN-CE, está vinculado a la Secretaría de Infraestructura, que desarrolla campañas educativas en los medios de comunicación de Ceará. La agencia de tráfico informa que los mensajes son orientativos sobre el comportamiento correcto en el tráfico, con el fin de cambiar el comportamiento de los hombres en las vías públicas y revertir la situación de violencia, reduciendo el número de accidentes, muertes y lesiones. El público objetivo son los conductores, pasajeros, ciclistas, motociclistas y peatones, que son agentes y víctimas de la violencia, ya que los estudios han señalado que los hombres son responsables del 90% de los accidentes de tráfico en el país, según datos proporcionados por el web institucional de DETRAN-CE. Conclusión: faltaba una tecnología actualizada y efectiva para la prevención de accidentes con motociclistas en el estado de Ceará, lo que presupone la ineficacia de desarrollar una herramienta actualizada aplicada a la seguridad vial.

Professionalism in the Training of Medical Specialists: an Integrative Literature Review / Profissionalismo na Formação do Especialista Médico: Revisão Integrativa da Literatura

ABSTRACT Introduction The construct professionalism is increasingly being recognized as an important component of medical education; fundamental to the physician's role in society Objective: To group in a concise and systemized way the information available in scientific productions on the concept of medical professionalism and its applications in medical residency programs. Methods A total of 85 articles were found in 2018, of which 13 were excluded for duplication using the Mendeley platform. Of the 72 remaining articles, 35 were excluded for not answering the research question. Of the 37 articles selected for reading of the abstract, eight were not available, leaving 29 articles. After reading all articles for the final selection, 11 articles were excluded. Six papers did not fulfill the goals of the research, and five were opinion articles. Results The production included 18 articles, from which analysis emerged three thematic categories: (a) professionalism: multidimensional construct; (b) teaching of professionalism: role modeling and the curriculum; (c) evaluation of professionalism: multiple strategies in the curriculum. The most frequently cited domains were: altruism, responsibility, care, teamwork, self-control, ethical principles and clinic excellence. Ten articles highlighted the importance of role modeling by preceptors and members of the health team in the Medical Residency Program for teaching professionalism. Regarding the most commonly used strategies for the selection, feedback practices and the OSCE were highlighted in scenarios to evaluate the domains of professionalism. Conclusion Professionalism is a dynamic construct that is worked on in the form of teaching and assessment in Medical Residency Programs. There is no consensus on the professionalism concept, and thus, multiple strategies are used for the teaching, among which role modeling can be highlighted. The teaching of medical professionalism, as a construct, in the training of specialists can reduce lapses and foster assistance based on respect for the autonomy of people and social responsibility.

RESUMO Introdução O constructo profissionalismo vem, cada vez mais, sendo reconhecido como importante componente da educação médica, sendo fundamental na atuação do médico na sociedade. Objetivo Reunir de forma sucinta e sistematizada as informações disponíveis nas produções científicas sobre o conceito de profissionalismo médico e sua aplicação nos programas de residência médica. Métodos Foram encontrados 85 artigos em maio de 2018, dos quais 13 foram excluídos por duplicidade com o uso da plataforma Mendeley. Dos 72 artigos restantes, 35 foram excluídos por não responderem à pergunta de pesquisa. Dos 37 artigos selecionados pela leitura dos resumos, 8 não estavam disponíveis, restando 29 artigos. Após leitura integral de todos os artigos para a seleção definitiva, foram eliminadas 11 publicações. Destas, 6 artigos não responderam aos objetivos da pesquisa e 5 eram artigos de opinião. Resultados A amostra incluiu 18 artigos, de cuja análise emergiram três categorias temáticas: (a) profissionalismo: constructo multidimensional; (b) ensino de profissionalismo: papel da modelagem e do currículo; (c) avaliação de profissionalismo: estratégias múltiplas no currículo. Os domínios mais citados foram: altruísmo, responsabilidade, cuidado, trabalho em equipe, autocontrole, princípios éticos e excelência clínica. Dez artigos destacaram a importância da modelagem por preceptores e membros da equipe de saúde no programa de residência médica para o ensino de profissionalismo. Em relação às estratégias mais utilizadas para avaliação, destacaram-se as práticas de feedback e Osce em cenários para avaliar os domínios de profissionalismo. Conclusão Profissionalismo é um constructo dinâmico que é trabalhado na forma de domínios no ensino e avaliação nos Programas de Residência Médica. Não há consenso sobre o conceito de profissionalismo, sendo utilizadas estratégias múltiplas para o ensino, com destaque para a modelagem. O ensino do profissionalismo médico, enquanto constructo, na formação de especialistas pode reduzir lapsos e fomentar uma assistência pautada no respeito à autonomia das pessoas e na responsabilização social.

Capacitação do familiar cuidador na adesão à prevenção e ao controle da hipertensão arterial / Training of the family caregiver for adherence to prevention and control of arterial hypertension / Capacitación del cuidador familiar para la adhesión de la prevención y el control de la hipertensión arterial

OBJETIVO: Analisar o impacto de uma tecnologia educativa em saúde na capacitação do familiar cuidador no controle da hipertensão arterial e na prevenção do risco deste agravo. MÉTODOS: Pesquisa participante com a aplicação de uma Tecnologia Educativa em Saúde (TES) ­ Capacitação do familiar cuidador na adesão à prevenção e/ou controle da hipertensão arterial, com um grupo de oito familiares cuidadores (FC), de um Serviço de Assistência Domiciliar de um hospital público de Fortaleza, Ceará, realizada entre julho e outubro de 2016. RESULTADOS: Na primeira entrevista, observou-se que os FC revelaram algum conhecimento sobre hipertensão arterial (HA), modo de descoberta ou diagnóstico, fatores de risco, cronicidade e risco/gravidade. Após a aplicação da TES, ocorreu a apreensão do conhecimento acerca das condutas de controle da HA e de prevenção dos seus fatores de risco, embora de modo irregular sob os aspectos quantitativos e qualitativos em todas as condutas. As experiências vivenciadas pelos FC com a TES emergiram vários significados: incentivo para o autocuidado e para o cuidado do familiar; emponderamento para o cuidado; valorização da saúde; e adoção de hábitos saudáveis. CONCLUSÃO: A aplicação da TES com os familiares cuidadores promoveu o envolvimento no autocuidado, no cuidado na família e na comunidade, difundindo o saber construído.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the impact of a health education technology on the training of the family caregiver for the control and prevention of arterial hypertension. METHODS: Participant observation was used along with a Health Education Technology (HET) ­ Training of the family caregiver for adherence to prevention and/or control of arterial hypertension ­ with a group of eight family caregivers (FC) of a Home Care Service of a public hospital in Fortaleza, Ceará, between July and October 2016. RESULTS: In the first interview, the FC demonstrated some knowledge about arterial hypertension (AH), discovery or diagnosis method, risk factors, chronicity and risk/severity. After the use of HET, they acquired knowledge about the conduct related to AH control and prevention of its risk factors; however, knowledge acquisition occurred in an irregular manner regarding the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the conduct. FC's experiences with the HET gave rise to several meanings: self-care and family care encouragement; empowerment for care; health enhancement; and adoption of healthy habits. CONCLUSION: The use of the HET with family caregivers promoted involvement in self-care, family care and community care, thus disseminating the knowledge built.

OBJETIVO: Analizar el impacto de una tecnología educativa en salud para la capacitación del cuidador familiar para el control de la hipertensión arterial y la prevención del riesgo de ese agravio. MÉTODOS: Investigación participante con la aplicación de una Tecnología Educativa en Salud (TES) ­ Capacitación del cuidador familiar para la adhesión de la prevención y/o del control de la hipertensión arterial con un grupo de ocho cuidadores familiares (CF) de un Servicio de Atención Domiciliaria de un hospital público de Fortaleza, Ceará, realizada entre julio y octubre de 2016. RESULTADOS: Se observó en la primera entrevista que los CF revelaron algún conocimiento sobre la hipertensión arterial (HA), el modo de descubrimiento del diagnóstico de la enfermedad, los factores de riesgo, la cronicidad y el riesgo/la gravedad. Después de la aplicación de la TES, se dio la aprensión del conocimiento sobre las conductas del control de la HA y de la prevención de sus factores de riesgo, aunque de modo irregular bajo los aspectos cuantitativos y cualitativos de todas las conductas. Emergieron varios significados de las experiencias vividas por los CF con las TES: el incentivo para el autocuidado y para el cuidado del familiar, el empoderamiento para el cuidado, la valorización de la salud y la adopción de hábitos saludables. CONCLUSIÓN: La aplicación de la TES con los cuidadores familiares promovió el envolvimiento para el autocuidado, el cuidado con la familia y la comunidad difundiendo el saber que ha sido construido.

Low potassium and high sodium intakes: a double health threat to Cape Verdeans.

BACKGROUND: Cape Verde presents a high rate of cardiovascular diseases. Low potassium and high sodium intakes are related to cardiovascular diseases. However, studies regarding these two micronutrients continue to be rare in African urban settings. This work aims to estimate potassium and sodium intakes and to analyse the self-reported salt intake by gender and by type of urban area in the city of Praia - the capital of Cape Verde. METHODS: In the first stage (n = 1912), an intra-urban study was designed in two types of urban areas (formal and informal), using a sampling strategy based on random selection of geographical coordinates, in order to apply a questionnaire. In a second stage, a 24-h dietary recall and anthropometric measurements were performed by local nutritionists. Potassium and sodium intakes were estimated for 599 participants (149 men and 450 women). Non-parametric methods (including quantile regression) were used in the statistical analysis. RESULTS: In informal areas, a higher percentage of women reported having hypertension (31.0%) compared to formal areas (19.7%). Based on 24-h dietary recall, median potassium intake for men was 2924.2 mg/day and for women and 2562.6 mg/day. Almost 70.0% of men and 80.0% of women ingested less than the recommended 3510 mg/day of potassium. In informal areas, men and women presented high medians of sodium intakes compared to formal areas (men: 4131.2 vs 3014.6 mg/day and women: 3243.4 vs 2522.4 mg/day). On the other hand, the percentage of participants exceeding 2000 mg/day for sodium was high (≥70.8%), even for participants that self-reported low-salt intake. Quantile regression models revealed effects of the type of urban area and gender in the potassium and sodium intakes, at least, in some quartiles, accounting for age, academic qualifications, and professional situation. CONCLUSIONS: A low potassium intake and a high sodium intake were found in Praia. Thus, efficient health education campaigns and health promotion are needed and should be tailored considering gender and urban areas.

Qualification of the family caregiver to the application of the Educational Technology in Health.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the changes in the participation of the family caregiver in the treatment of the hypertensive person with the application of the Educational Technology in Health (ETH). METHOD: Participant research carried out in a Primary Health Care Unit with 11 family caregivers (FC). The ETH was elaborated based on health education and applied in ten meetings between June and August 2016. We organized the results into categories. RESULTS: FCs experienced learning experiences through the exchange of information, socialization of experiences, and linkage establishments. The FCs were encouraged to share their doubts and experiences, so that, supported by listening to the professional, they felt welcomed and determined to fulfill their role with hypertensive relatives. Final considerations: The changes that have taken place have been highlighted in the learning of FCs and their commitment to family and self-care, as well as to the conviction that the family environment is indicated to make these changes effective.

Qualification of the family caregiver to the application of the Educational Technology in Health / Capacitación del familiar cuidador con la aplicación de la Tecnología Educativa en Salud / Capacitação do familiar cuidador com a aplicação da Tecnologia Educativa em Saúde

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the changes in the participation of the family caregiver in the treatment of the hypertensive person with the application of the Educational Technology in Health (ETH). Method: Participant research carried out in a Primary Health Care Unit with 11 family caregivers (FC). The ETH was elaborated based on health education and applied in ten meetings between June and August 2016. We organized the results into categories. Results: FCs experienced learning experiences through the exchange of information, socialization of experiences, and linkage establishments. The FCs were encouraged to share their doubts and experiences, so that, supported by listening to the professional, they felt welcomed and determined to fulfill their role with hypertensive relatives. Final considerations: The changes that have taken place have been highlighted in the learning of FCs and their commitment to family and self-care, as well as to the conviction that the family environment is indicated to make these changes effective.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar los cambios en la participación del familiar cuidador en el tratamiento de la persona hipertensa con la aplicación de la Tecnología Educativa en Salud (TES). Método: Encuesta participante realizada en una Unidad de Atención Primaria en Salud con 11 familiares cuidadores (FC). La TES ha sido elaborada basada en la educación en salud y aplicada en diez encuentros entre junio y agosto de 2016.Organizamos los resultados en categorías. Resultados: Los FCs vivenciaron experiencias de aprendizaje a cambio de informaciones, socialización de experiencias, y establecimientos de vínculos. Los FCs eran incentivados a compartir sus dudas y sus experiencias, de manera que, amparados por la escucha del profesional, ellos se sintiesen acogidos y determinados a cumplir su papel junto a los familiares hipertensos. Consideraciones finales: Los cambios ocurridos se destacaron en el aprendizaje de los FCs y en el compromiso de estos con el familiar y con el autocuidado, así como en la convicción de que el ambiente familiar es indicado a la efectividad de esos cambios.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar as mudanças na participação do familiar cuidador no tratamento da pessoa hipertensa com a aplicação da Tecnologia Educativa em Saúde (TES). Método: Pesquisa participante realizada em uma Unidade de Atenção Primária em Saúde com 11 familiares cuidadores (FC). A TES foi elaborada baseada na educação em saúde e aplicada em dez encontros entre junho e agosto de 2016. Organizamos os resultados em categorias. Resultados: Os FCs vivenciaram experiências de aprendizagem pela troca de informações, socialização de experiências, e estabelecimentos de vínculos. Os FCs eram incentivados a compartilhar suas dúvidas e suas experiências, de modo que, amparados pela escuta do profissional, eles se sentissem acolhidos e determinados a cumprir seu papel junto aos familiares hipertensos. Considerações finais: As mudanças ocorridas se destacaram na aprendizagem dos FCs e no compromisso destes com o familiar e com o autocuidado, bem como na convicção de que o ambiente familiar é indicado à efetivação dessas mudanças.

Body consciousness of people with intestinal stomach: A phenomenological study / Consciencia corpórea de personas con estoma intestinal: estudio fenomenológico / Consciência corpórea de pessoas com estomia intestinal: estudo fenomenológico

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the bodily awareness of people with stomies. Method: a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, carried out in the Ostomized Association of the State of Ceará, through semi-structured interviews with ten people with intestinal stomies, according to Merleau-Ponty's phenomenological thinking. Results: two categories of analysis emerged: The body that I have, in which the sensations of deficiency, imperfection and bad odor add to the feeling of strangeness towards one's own body, affecting the way of being in the world of each deponent; and The body that others perceive, in which the stoma is seen as an embarrassing and complex experience, since it hampers daily activities and conviviality with other people. Final considerations: The corporeal consciousness of Being-Stomp-in-the-world requires the movement to reconstruct the senses of the body from the body I have and from that which others perceive.

RESUMEN Objetivo: describir la consciencia corpórea de personas con estoma. Método: estudio descriptivo con abordaje cualitativa, realizado en la Asociación de Estoma del Estado de Ceará, por medio de entrevistas semi estructuradas con diez personas con estoma intestinal, según el pensamiento fenomenológico de Merleau-Ponty. Resultados: emergieron dos categorías del análisis: El cuerpo que tengo, en el cual las sensaciones de deficiencia, imperfección y olor malo se suman al sentimiento de extrañeza para con el propio cuerpo, afectando el modo de ser en el mundo de cada deponente; y El cuerpo que los demás notan, en que el estoma es visto como una experiencia embarazosa y compleja, una vez que dificulta las actividades cotidianas y el convivio con otras personas. Consideraciones finales: la consciencia corpórea de Ser-estoma-en el-mundo exige el movimiento de reconstruir los sentidos del cuerpo a partir del cuerpo que tengo y de aquel que los demás notan.

RESUMO Objetivo: descrever a consciência corpórea de pessoas com estomia. Método: estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, realizado na Associação dos Ostomizados do Estado do Ceará, por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas com dez pessoas com estomia intestinal, segundo o pensamento fenomenológico de Merleau-Ponty. Resultados: emergiram duas categorias da análise: O corpo que eu tenho, no qual as sensações de deficiência, imperfeição e odor ruim somam-se ao sentimento de estranheza para com o próprio corpo, afetando o modo de ser no mundo de cada depoente; e O corpo que os outros percebem, em que o estoma é visto como uma experiência constrangedora e complexa, uma vez que dificulta as atividades cotidianas e o convívio com outras pessoas. Considerações finais: a consciência corpórea de Ser-estomizado-no-mundo exige o movimento de reconstruir os sentidos do corpo a partir do corpo que eu tenho e daquele que os outros percebem.

Body consciousness of people with intestinal stomach: A phenomenological study.

OBJECTIVE: to describe the bodily awareness of people with stomies. METHOD: a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, carried out in the Ostomized Association of the State of Ceará, through semi-structured interviews with ten people with intestinal stomies, according to Merleau-Ponty's phenomenological thinking. RESULTS: two categories of analysis emerged: The body that I have, in which the sensations of deficiency, imperfection and bad odor add to the feeling of strangeness towards one's own body, affecting the way of being in the world of each deponent; and The body that others perceive, in which the stoma is seen as an embarrassing and complex experience, since it hampers daily activities and conviviality with other people. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The corporeal consciousness of Being-Stomp-in-the-world requires the movement to reconstruct the senses of the body from the body I have and from that which others perceive.

Uma nova ferramenta educacional para a prevenção de hipertensão na gravidez - avaliação através da visita de equipe de saúde da família / A new educational instrument for hypertension prevention in pregnancy - evaluation through family health team point of view

Objetivo: avaliar uma nova ferramenta educacional para a prevenção da hipertensão na gravidez pela equipe de saúde da família. Método: estudo metodológico, de natureza quantitativa, por meio de questionário aplicado aos profissionais das equipes de Saúde da Família sobre a construção de uma tecnologia de educação em saúde, realizado em unidades básicas de saúde. Um total de 90 profissionais foi incluído. Foi desenvolvida uma ferramenta educacional para prevenção da hipertensão na gravidez, que seria ligada ao cartão de gravidez. Resultados: a ferramenta educacional foi considerada viável e aplicável pela maioria dos entrevistados (97% dos enfermeiros e 100% dos médicos); apresenta uma ampla (?) informações necessárias para a educação dos pacientes nesse campo. Alguns enfermeiros (12,3%) e médicos (13,6%) consideraram que havia algumas "armadilhas" relativas a medidas preventivas que devem ser adotadas no pré-natal. Conclusão: as contribuições dos profissionais de Equipe de Saúde da Família possibilitaram a construção da versão final da ferramenta educacional dos pacientes para prevenir a hipertensão na gravidez.

Determinants, Health Problems, and Food Insecurity in Urban Areas of the Largest City in Cape Verde.

Urbanization processes are intertwined with nutritional transition because there is easier access to food of low nutritional quality at reduced prices, changing dietary patterns and leading to an increase of non-communicable chronic diseases. This study aims to understand the perceptions for high blood pressure, obesity, and alcoholism, describing some interactions of these dimensions in the problem of food security in the city of Praia. A qualitative study was carried out under the framework of the research project "UPHI-STAT: Urban Planning and Health Inequalities-moving from macro to micro statistics". Ten focus groups were conducted in three urban areas with distinct characteristics in the city of Praia, with a total of 48 participants. Participants reported frequent consumption of foods with poor nutritional quality, understanding the potential danger in terms of food security in the city of Praia. Easy access to and high levels of alcohol consumption, and poor quality of traditional drinks were mentioned by participants in the study areas. The impact of the economic situation on the possibility of access to safe and healthy options emerged as a differentiating factor.