Vitamin D and polycystic ovary syndrome: an integrating review

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathyin women of reproductive age. It causes a metabolic syndrome characterized by insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, and dyslipidemia. Vitamin D deficiency and its association with PCOS still represents a controversial subject in the literature. Objective: In this context, this study aimed to understand the association between polycystic ovary syndrome and vitamin D deficiency, and how it occurs. Method: It was an integrative review conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, LILACS, and CINAHL databases from August 2016 to January 2017, with a sample of 7 articles analyzed in their entirety. Results: The evidences according to the studies conducted and the conclusions they identified.  Conclusions: It was concluded that we cannot yet assume that vitamin D deficiency contributes to the pathogenesis of PCOS, nor that the syndrome causes vitamin D deficiency, since the studies are controversial and there is a need for research with higher levels of evidence to clarify these doubts

Análise da implantação do Prontuário Eletrônico do Cidadão (PEC) do e-SUS AB no município de Horizonte - CE

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar o processo de implementação e as contribuições do Prontuário Eletrônico do Cidadão (PEC) do e-SUS AB para a melhoria nos serviços de saúde de Horizonte–CE. Metodologicamente é uma pesquisa com abordagem qualitativa de natureza descritiva e documental. Os dados foram obtidos por meio de questionário respondido por 98 profissionais de saúde que atuam com o PEC. Em complemento, realizou-se pesquisa com a coordenadora da AB do município. Os dados apontaram que o sistema necessita de atualizações e que a capacitação ofertada aos servidores da saúde foi insuficiente e não abordou todas as funcionalidades do Prontuário Eletrônico do Cidadão (PEC). No entanto, ao longo do tempo e de sua utilização, os profissionais afirmaram que o PEC demonstrou ser uma ferramenta de alta relevância para gestão do cuidado ao paciente e que, por meio dele, é possível promover uma saúde pública de qualidade no município

Perceptions of pregnant women about the role of partners in prenatal consultations

Objective: to understand the perception of pregnant women about the role of partners in prenatal consultations. Methods: qualitative study with 15 pregnant women. Data was collected through non-participant observation and semi-structured interview, organized and analyzed based on Content Analysis technique. Results: the speeches were grouped into three categories: the presence of the father during the consultations as an adherence factor to prenatal care, the man’s participation in the care of the pregnant woman and the child, and the partner as a confidence promoter. Conclusion: women reported feelings of safety and increased confidence when accompanied by partners in the consultations

Effects of educational intervention on knowledge and attitude on early detection of breast cancer

Objective: to compare the knowledge and attitude of women in relation to the early detection of breast cancer, before and after the application of educational intervention. Methods: a quasi-experimental study was conducted with 91 women. Through the application of educational intervention, women were divided into four groups of health education. The educational material used was an informative folder on the early detection of breast cancer, associated to the brief motivational interview technique. Results: the educational intervention associated to the brief motivational interview promoted an increase in the adequacy of knowledge (p=0.001) and attitude (p=0.007). Conclusion: the educational intervention was able to increase the percentage of adequacy of the knowledge and the attitude of women in relation to the early detection of breast cancer.Objetivo: comparar conhecimento e atitude de mulheres em relação à detecção precoce do câncer de mama, antes e após aplicação de intervenção educativa. Métodos: estudo quase-experimental, realizado com 91 mulheres. Através da aplicação de intervenção educativa, as mulheres foram divididas em quatro grupos de educação em saúde. O material educativo utilizado foi um folder informativo sobre detecção precoce do câncer de mama, associado à técnica de entrevista motivacional breve. Resultados: a intervenção educativa associada à entrevista motivacional breve promoveu aumento da adequação do conhecimento (p=0,001) e da atitude (p=0,007). Conclusão: a intervenção educativa foi capaz de elevar o percentual de adequabilidade do conhecimento e da atitude de mulheres em relação à detecção precoce do câncer de mama

Perceptions of pregnant women about the role of partners in prenatal consultations

Objective : to understand the perception of pregnant women about the role of partners in prenatal consultations. Methods: qualitative study with 15 pregnant women. Data was collected through non-participant observation and semi-structured interview, organized and analyzed based on Content Analysis technique. Results: the speeches were grouped into three categories: the presence of the father during the consultations as an adherence factor to prenatal care, the man’s participation in the care of the pregnant woman and the child, and the partner as a confidence promoter . Conclusion: women reported feelings of safety and increased confidence when accompanied by partners in the consultations

Accuracy of the Defining Characteristics of the Sexual Dysfunction Nursing Diagnosis in Women with Breast Cancer

Purpose To analyze the accuracy of the defining characteristics of the nursing diagnosis of sexual dysfunction in women undergoing pharmacological treatment for breast cancer. Methods A cross-sectional accuracy study with statistical analysis. Findings Alteration in sexual satisfaction was the defining characteristic with the highest sensitivity value, while perceived sexual limitation was the defining characteristic with the highest value for both sensitivity and specificity. Conclusions Perceived sexual limitation is a good clinical indicator to infer initial stages of sexual dysfunction and to confirm its presence. Implications For Nursing Practice Accurate diagnostics allow devising an action plan directed to the patients' real needs, helping prescribe and deliver the appropriate nursing interventions