Ichthyofauna diversity of Taperoá II reservoir, semi-arid region of Paraíba, Brazil

Abstract To determine the fish species present in Taperoá II Reservoir, and their relevance to the local economy, this research aimed to evaluate the composition, abundance, degree of dominance and constancy of species, along with diversity, richness, evenness and similarity indices in a tropical semi-arid fish assemblage, during one year. Six 24 hour-long samplings were carried out between October 2005 and October 2006 using cast, seine and gillnets. The 889 collected individuals belonged to 11 species from 9 families. Temporal variation was observed in the capture frequency of different species, and a significant negative correlation between precipitation and number of individuals was also observed. Among the recorded families, Characidae showed a higher frequency of occurrence (38.4%), mostly due to Astyanax bimaculatus (Linnaeus, 1758) and A. fasciatus (Cuvier, 1819). Eight species were categorised as constant, two as accessory and one as accidental. Diversity index values were intermediate with low fluctuation throughout the study period, and no correlation with precipitation or water volume. However, the greatest diversity value was recorded in March 2006, when the peak of the precipitation was recorded. Evenness values showed a similar trend to the diversity index. Keywords: reservoir, ecology, community, temporal variation. Diversidade da ictiofauna do açude Taperoá II, semiárido paraibano, Brasil Resumo Para determinar as espécies de peixe presentes no Açude Taperoá II e sua relevância para a economia local, objetivou-se determinar a composição, a abundância, a dominância e a constância de espécies da ictiofauna, bem como os índices de diversidade (H'), riqueza, equitabilidade e similaridade de espécies ao longo de um ano. Foram realizadas seis coletas ao longo de 24 horas, de outubro de 2005 a outubro de 2006, utilizando-se tarrafas, redes de espera e arrasto. Foram coletados 889 indivíduos, identificados em 11 táxons específicos, distribuídos em nove famílias. A abundância das diferentes espécies variou temporalmente, com correlação negativa significativa entre a precipitação e o número de indivíduos. Dentre as famílias identificadas, Characidae apresentou a maior frequência de ocorrência (38,5%), representada pelas espécies Astyanax bimaculatus (Linnaeus, 1758) e A. fasciatus (Cuvier, 1819). Oito espécies foram consideradas constantes, duas acessórias e uma acidental. O índice de diversidade apresentou valores entre 2,11 e 2,80, e não apresentou correlação com a precipitação e o volume do açude. Entretanto, o índice de diversidade mais elevado foi registrado no mês de março de 2006, pico do período chuvoso. Os valores da equitabilidade comportaram-se de forma semelhante aos do índice de diversidade. Palavras-chave: reservatório, ecologia, comunidade, variação temporal

Ichthyofauna diversity of Taperoá II reservoir, semi-arid region of Paraíba, Brazil

To determine the fish species present in Taperoá II Reservoir, and their relevance to the local economy, this research aimed to evaluate the composition, abundance, degree of dominance and constancy of species, along with diversity, richness, evenness and similarity indices in a tropical semi-arid fish assemblage, during one year. Six 24 hour-long samplings were carried out between October 2005 and October 2006 using cast, seine and gillnets. The 889 collected individuals belonged to 11 species from 9 families. Temporal variation was observed in the capture frequency of different species, and a significant negative correlation between precipitation and number of individuals was also observed. Among the recorded families, Characidae showed a higher frequency of occurrence (38.4%), mostly due to Astyanax bimaculatus (Linnaeus, 1758) and A. fasciatus (Cuvier, 1819). Eight species were categorised as constant, two as accessory and one as accidental. Diversity index values were intermediate with low fluctuation throughout the study period, and no correlation with precipitation or water volume. However, the greatest diversity value was recorded in March 2006, when the peak of the precipitation was recorded. Evenness values showed a similar trend to the diversity index

Alterações citopatológicas e fatores de risco para a ocorrência do câncer de colo uterino Alteraciones citopatológicas y factores de riesgo para la ocurrencia del cáncer de cuello de útero Citopathological alterations and risk factors for uterine cervical neoplasm

O objetivo do estudo foi verificar alterações citopatológicas e fatores de risco para o câncer de colo uterino em mulheres usuárias do Sistema Único de Saúde de um município de pequeno porte do norte do Paraná, de 2001 a 2006. Trata-se de um estudo observacional transversal descritivo. A coleta de dados foi realizada com os resultados dos exames, prontuários e entrevistas. Foram realizados 6.356 exames e 65(1,02%) apresentaram alterações. Dos exames realizados, 4.869 (70,8%) foram em mulheres de 25 a 59 anos. 38,5% dos exames apresentaram Neoplasia Intraepitelial Cervical (NIC) I, 32,3% NIC II e 18,5% NIC I e Papiloma Vírus Humano (HPV). Foram entrevistadas 25 mulheres, a maioria apresentou algum fator de risco como: tabagismo, doenças sexualmente transmissíveis, uso de anticoncepcional hormonal, número de parceiros, início precoce da atividade sexual. Conclui-se pela necessidade de ações educativas mais efetivas no sentido de reduzir as alterações principalmente entre as mulheres adolescentes.<br>El objetivo del estudio fue verificar alteraciones citopatológicas y factores de riesgo para la ocurrencia del cáncer de cuello de útero en mujeres atendidas por el Sistema Único de la Salud de una ciudad de pequeño porte en la Región Norte de la Provincia del Paraná, Brasil en el período de 2001 al 2006. Se trata de un estudio observacional transversal descriptivo. La colección de los datos fue realizada con los resultados de los exámenes, prontuarios y entrevistas. Fueron realizados 6.356 exámenes y 65(1,02%) presentaron alteraciones. De los exámenes hechos 4.869 (70,8%) fue compuesto de mujeres con edad entre los 25 a los 59 años. Un total de 38,5% de los exámenes presentaron Neoplasia Intra-epitelial del Cuello Uterino (NIC) I, 32,3% NIC II y 18,5% NIC I y Virus de Papiloma Humano (HPV). Fueron entrevistadas 25 mujeres, la mayoría presentó factores de riesgo como: tabaquismo, enfermedades de transmisión sexual, uso de anticonceptivo hormonal, número de parejas sexuales, inicio precoz de la actividad sexual. Concluyese ser necesarias acciones educativas para efectivamente producir la reducción de las alteraciones antes de todo entre mujeres más jóvenes.<br>The aim of the present study was to verify the occurrence of citopathological alterations and risk factors of Uterine Cervical Neoplasm in women attended by SUS - the Public Healthcare System - in a district situated in the North of Paraná State, Brazil from 2001 to 2006. It was a descriptive transversal observational study. The data collection consisted in collection of test results from medical records and interviews. It was achieved 6.356 tests and, 1.02% (65) of the women examined presented alterations. From the tests made 4.869 (70,8%) were from women aged between 25 and 59 years. And 38,5% of the tests presented Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasm (CIN) I, 32,3% CIN II, 18,5% CIN I and Human Papiloma Virus (HPV). It was interviewed 25 women from the total sample. Most of them presented a risk factor as: smoking habits, sexually transmitted diseases, use of hormonal contraceptive, number of sexual partners, early sexual intercourse. This study concludes that is required educative and more effective actions in order to reduce the alterations, meanly among teenagers

Salinity and freshwater discharge determine rotifer distribution at the Mossoró River Estuary (Semiarid Region of Brazil)

The present study aimed at evaluating differences in rotifer distribution in three estuarine zones in an inverse estuary located in the Semiarid Region of Brazil. Zones were chosen based on their proximity to the ocean and river border as a means of reflecting a horizontal salinity gradient. High freshwater discharge during the rainy season was the major determinant of rotifer composition. On the other hand, due to higher salinity values during the dry season, very low values of species richness and abundance were observed in all zones. Therefore, the study highlights the constraints of salinity and the positive influence of seasonality and river proximity on rotifer species in a semiarid estuarine environment