O QUE FAZ OS HOMENS NÃO PRATICAREM GINÁSTICA LOCALIZADA JUNTO COM MULHERES EM ACADEMIAS DE JUAZEIRO DO NORTE

Este trabalho objetiva identificar os fatores que levam os homens a não praticarem ginástica localizada junto com mulheres nas academias de Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará. Sabe-se que a ginástica é uma atividade física existente há muitos anos, surgindo desde a pré-história com o intuito de exercitar o corpo para fins esportivos e estéticos. Possui várias finalidades, fundamentadas em conceitos de saúde, de padrão de beleza e de qualidade de vida, é recomendada para ambos os sexos e em todas as fases da vida. Pretende-se descrever os aspectos relevantes da ginástica localizada; identificar se existe algum tipo de preconceito em relação à prática desta modalidade de exercício, bem como verificar se os homens conhecem os benefícios que a ginástica localizada proporciona. O presente estudo é do tipo descritivo e transversal, com abordagem quali-quantitativa, realizado com homens matriculados nas academias dessa cidade. Os dados foram coletados nos meses de setembro e outubro de 2012. A amostra foi composta por 161 homens com idades entre 16 e 72 anos, média de 22,4 anos. Houve predominância da faixa etária 18 a 24 anos com representação de 63 homens (39,1%), seguida daqueles com 25 a 34 anos (37,9%); decresce o número de entrevistados a partir de 35 anos, foi registrado 06 jovens com idade até 17 anos (3,7%). A maioria dos homens relataram que praticam esta atividade entre 1 e 2 anos. Sobre os benefícios da Ginástica Localizada 108 homens participantes da pesquisa (67,1%) afirmaram que não possuíam conhecimentos sobre os benefícios e 53 homens (32,9%) afirmaram possuir conhecimentos. Os professores de ginástica localizada devem demonstrar os benefícios desta atividade durante a aula visto que a maioria dos alunos não os conhecem. Pode-se concluir que a prática da ginástica localizada pode estar associada com a melhoria na qualidade de vida

Perfil sociodemográfico e profissional dos enfermeiros da atenção básica à saúde de Cuiabá - Mato Grosso

RESUMO Estudo descritivo de abordagem quantitativa e delineamento transversal que objetivou traçar o perfil sociodemográfico e profissional dos enfermeiros da rede básica de saúde de Cuiabá-MT. Compuseram a amostra 79 enfermeiros das Unidades Básicas do município que responderam um instrumento fechado de coleta de dados com a contemplação de aspectos relacionados ao perfil do sujeito-enfermeiro. A análise dos dados possibilitou concluir que: 88,6% são do sexo feminino; a maioria encontra-se na faixa etária dos 26 aos 30 anos (26,6%); 57% nasceram em Mato Grosso; 49,4% estão casados e 32,9% pertencem à classe econômica B1; graduados há menos de cinco anos correspondem a 48,1%; 73,4% possuem curso de pós-graduação lato sensu e 0% realizou curso stricto sensu; 88,6% participaram de capacitações/atualizações com carga horária superior a 40 horas nos últimos cinco anos. Quanto ao vínculo empregatício, 58,2% submetiam-se a contratos temporários. O estudo aponta para a necessidade de investimentos no trabalho e na educação continuada para sanar a situação precária. Descritores: Atenção Básica à Saúde; Enfermagem em Saúde Comunitária; Recursos Humanos de Enfermagem.

A Structural Equations Modeling Approach

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (VH) has caused concerns due to the possible fluctuations that may occur directly impacting the control of the pandemic. In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with COVID-19 VH in Portuguese-speaking countries. We developed a web survey (N:6,843) using an online, structured, and validated questionnaire. We used Measurement Models, Exploratory Factor Analysis, Exploratory Structural Equation Models, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis for the data analysis. The overall prevalence of COVID-19 VH in Portuguese-speaking countries was 21.1%. showed a statistically significant direct effect for VH: vaccine-related conspiracy beliefs (VB) (β = 0.886), perceived stress (PS) (β = 0.313), COVID-19 Misinformation (MIS) (β = 0.259) and individual responses to COVID-19 (CIR) (β = −0.122). The effect of MIS and CIR for VH was greater among men and of PS and VB among women; the effect of PS was greater among the youngest and of VB and CIR among the oldest. No discrepant differences were identified in the analyzed education strata. In conclusion, we found that conspiracy beliefs related to the vaccine strongly influence the decision to hesitate (not to take or to delay the vaccine). Specific characteristics related to gender, age group, social and cognitive vulnerabilities, added to the knowledge acquired, poorly substantiated and/or misrepresented about the COVID-19 vaccine, need to be considered in the planning of vaccination campaigns. It is necessary to respond in a timely, fast, and accurate manner to the challenges posed by vaccine hesitancy.publishersversionpublishe

DISFUNÇÕES POSTURAIS NO USO DOS LAPTOPS RELACIONADO À SINTOMATOLOGIA DOLOROSA SOBRE A COLUNA VERTEBRAL

O presente estudo objetivou analisar a utilização de uso dos laptops e sua relação com sintomatologia dolorosa sobre a coluna vertebral. Foi realizado uma entrevista com 246 acadêmicos de uma instituição de ensino superior do estado de Pernambuco. A maior parte dos entrevistados relatou desconforto musculoesquelético na coluna lombar (42,6%) e coluna cervical (36,1%), onde o maior tempo de utilização dos computadores portáteis nos acadêmicos está entre 1 a 2 horas (39,6%). Dentre o posicionamento adotado para utilização dos notebooks, o mais comum é o sentado com o notebook sobre a mesa (40,2%) e em segundo lugar, a posição de decúbito dorsal (19,9%). E quanto à realização de alongamentos e/ou pausas durante a utilização do notebook, os resultados mostram que 8,1% são adeptos destas práticas, 65,8% não realizam e 26,4%, esporadicamente. Os resultados sugerem uma provável associação entre dores na coluna e a postura de utilização dos computadores portáteis, logo se torna importante criar uma ergonomia para esse tipo de aparelho, assim como também é crucial uma co-responsabilidade em adotar hábitos posturais biomecanicamente corretos. Descritores: Ergonomia; Postura; Dor

Covid-19 misinformation in Portuguese-speaking countries: agreement with content and associated factors

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a complex phenomenon called the “infodemic” has emerged, compromising coping with the pandemic. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of agreement with misinformation about COVID-19 and to identify associated factors. A web survey was carried out in Portuguese-speaking countries in two stages: 1. the identification of misinformation circulating in the included countries; 2. a multicentric online survey with residents of the included countries. The outcome of the study was agreement or disagreement with misinformation about COVID-19. Multivariate analyzes were conducted using the Poisson regression model with robust variance, a logarithmic link function, and 95% confidence intervals. The prevalence of agreement with misinformation about COVID-19 was 63.9%. The following factors increased the prevalence of this outcome: having a religious affiliation (aPR: 1454, 95% CI: 1393–1517), having restrictions on leisure (aPR: 1230, 95% CI: 1127–1342), practicing social isolation (aPR: 1073, 95% CI: 1030–1118), not avoiding agglomeration (aPR: 1060, 95% CI: 1005–1117), not seeking/receiving news from scientific sources (aPR: 1153, 95% CI: 1068–1245), seeking/receiving news from three or more non-scientific sources (aPR: 1114, 95% CI: 1049–1182), and giving credibility to news carried by people from social networks (aPR: 1175, 95% CI: 1104–1251). There was a high prevalence of agreement with misinformation about COVID-19. The quality, similarity, uniformity, and acceptance of the contents indicate a concentration of themes that reflect “homemade”, simple, and easy methods to avoid infection by SARS-CoV-2, compromising decision-making and ability to cope with the disease.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil and Psychosocial Repercussions on Men’s Health: Health Literacy Is Important

This study aimed at analyzing the psychosocial repercussions of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic on the health of men living in Brazil. For this, we carried out a socio-historical and qualitative study, with the participation of 200 men who answered an online questionnaire. The data collected were processed in the NVIVO12® software, structured by the Collective Subject Discourse method, and analyzed from the epidemic disease theoretical framework proposed by Charles Rosenberg. Our results showed that the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic brought about repercussions of different dimensions that compromised the health of men living in Brazil. The repercussions evidenced were behavioral changes and emergence of new habits due to the pandemic; uncomfortable family situations; impaired affective and sexual relationships; harms in marital relationships; and insecurity and psychological distress. It is important to implement strategies that maximize men’s health literacy, promoting better communication in terms of health, and search for help and suitable information about health/mental health.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Adherence to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in Portuguese-Speaking Countries

Funding Information: National Research Council–CNPq. Process: 159908/2019-1. Publisher Copyright: © 2023 by the authors.Strengthening strategies to improve adherence to the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in key populations constitutes a global health priority to be achieved across countries, especially in countries that share a high flow of people such as Brazil and Portugal. This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with adherence to PrEP among MSM from two Portuguese-speaking countries, highlighting the opportunities and preventive strategies for the global health scenario. This was a cross-sectional analytical online survey conducted from January 2020 to May 2021 with MSM in Brazil and Portugal. For analysis of the data, the Poisson regression model was used to estimate the prevalence ratio (PR) for developing a model to evaluate the associated factors in both countries in a comparative and isolated way. Adherence to PrEP use corresponded to 19.5% (n = 1682) of the overall sample: 18.3% (n = 970) for Brazil and 21.5% (n = 712) for Portugal. Having more than two sex partners in the last 30 days (aPR: 30.87) and routinely undergoing HIV tests (aPR: 26.21) increased the use of this medication. Being an immigrant (PR: 1.36) and knowing the partner’s serological status (PR: 1.28) increased adherence to PrEP in Portugal, whereas, in Brazil, it was being an immigrant (PR: 0.83) and not knowing the serological status (PR: 2.24) that promoted the use of this medication. Our findings reinforce the need to invest in programs and strategies to improve access and adherence to PrEP, especially in key populations.publishersversionpublishe

Factors Associated with Emotion Regulation in Men with Internet Access Living in Brazil during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Publisher Copyright: © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.Objective: to evaluate the factors associated with emotion regulation in men with internet access living in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: an epidemiological survey, conducted with 1015 men. An electronic form was applied containing sociodemographic and occu-pational characteristics, support and coping strategies, as well as emotional and behavioral aspects. Emotion regulation was assessed using the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Results: The prevalence values observed were 44.6% for Low Cognitive Reappraisal and of 47.1% for High Emotional Sup-pression. The following factors were identified as associated: (a) with Low Cognitive Reappraisal: being aged 30 years old or more, practicing physical activity, worrying about social distancing and having positive emotions and feelings; and (b) with High Emotional Suppression: being heterosexual, non-white race/skin color, having security support or public administration, not sanitizing food, worrying about lack of physical activity and not having negative emotions. Conclusion: the adoption of emotion regulation strategies was associated with individual, contextual and emotional/behavioral characteristics. Masculinity ideals seem to exert an influence on these relationships.publishersversionpublishe

Caracterização da eletrodeposição de filmes finos de CdTe sobre Pt em meio ácido

RESUMO A eletrodeposição tem sido empregada para a obtenção de materiais semicondutores; todavia, ainda não estão bem esclarecidos os mecanismos envolvidos neste processo. Neste sentido, este trabalho apresenta a investigação deste processo, evidenciando a caracterização do CdTe eletrodepositado sobre substrato platina em solução ácida. A deposição ocorre a partir de 0,0 V, em relação ao eletrodo Ag/AgCl,KClsat, com etapas de controle ativado e de difusão. Os filmes finos de CdTe foram eletrodepositados sobre o substrato de platina a temperatura ambiente (~24°C) a partir de uma solução ácida. A influência do potencial aplicado foi investigada utilizando técnicas de caracterização de superfície, como a difração de raios X e Microscopia eletrônica de varredura. A caracterização elétrica foi realizada por medidas de capacitância (Mott-Schottky). Os filmes finos de CdTe apresentaram pico de maior intensidade no plano (220), demostrando ter um crescimento preferencial para esse plano. Os filmes apresentam uma morfologia granular influenciado pelo potencial de deposição e uma condutividade característica de um semicondutor tipo n

Rapid antidepressant effects of the psychedelic ayahuasca in treatment-resistant depression: a randomized placebo-controlled trial

Background Recent open-label trials show that psychedelics, such as ayahuasca, hold promise as fast-onset antidepressants in treatment-resistant depression. Methods To test the antidepressant effects of ayahuasca, we conducted a parallel-arm, double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial in 29 patients with treatment-resistant depression. Patients received a single dose of either ayahuasca or placebo. We assessed changes in depression severity with the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) and the Hamilton Depression Rating scale at baseline, and at 1 (D1), 2 (D2), and 7 (D7) days after dosing. Results We observed significant antidepressant effects of ayahuasca when compared with placebo at all-time points. MADRS scores were significantly lower in the ayahuasca group compared with placebo at D1 and D2 (p = 0.04), and at D7 (p < 0.0001). Between-group effect sizes increased from D1 to D7 (D1: Cohen's d = 0.84; D2: Cohen's d = 0.84; D7: Cohen's d = 1.49). Response rates were high for both groups at D1 and D2, and significantly higher in the ayahuasca group at D7 (64% v. 27%; p = 0.04). Remission rate showed a trend toward significance at D7 (36% v. 7%, p = 0.054). Conclusions To our knowledge, this is the first controlled trial to test a psychedelic substance in treatment-resistant depression. Overall, this study brings new evidence supporting the safety and therapeutic value of ayahuasca, dosed within an appropriate setting, to help treat depression. This study is registered at http://clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02914769)