Prevalence of common mental disorders and associated factors in students of a Brazilian public university

Abstract Objective Describe the profile of students in the health and exact undergraduate courses of a public university in the Midwest region of Brazil, determine the prevalence of Common Mental Disorders (CMD) among these students, and verify the sociodemographic and course-related factors associated with their occurrence. Method A cross-sectional and relational study was carried out from May to September 2020 with a sample of 493 students who answered a survey on sociodemographic variables and the Self-reporting Questionnaire (SRQ 20). We conducted descriptive analyses of the variables and logistic regression, using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 21.0. A cutoff point ≥7 was adopted in the SRQ-20 for suspected CMD. Results The prevalence of CMD in the sample was 66.1%. Comparison between the groups (with or without CMD) showed that the highest prevalence rates were linked to the female gender (p<0.001) and undergoing health care treatment (p<0.001). Regression analysis indicated significant predictors for CMD being female (p<0.001) and being enrolled in exact science courses (p=0.050). Conclusion The high prevalence of CMD reinforces the need to invest in the creation of care spaces that pay special attention to women and exact sciences students, in addition to discussing student assistance policies aimed at promoting the health, well-being, and care of university students

ADENOMA CANALICULAR EM LÁBIO SUPERIOR: RELATO DE CASO

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Chromosomal evidence for a putative cryptic species in the Gymnotus carapo species-complex (Gymnotiformes, Gymnotidae)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In this study we examined the karyotypes of morphologically indistinguishable populations of the electric knifefish <it>Gymnotus carapo sensu stricto </it>from the Eastern Amazon of Brazil. These were identified unambiguously on the basis of external morphology, meristics, and pigmentation.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Specimens from one of five localities exhibited a karyotype previously not documented for <it>Gymnotus </it>species in the Amazon basin: 2n = 40 (34M/SM+6ST/A). Samples from the other four localities exhibited a different karyotype: 2n = 42 (30M/SM+12ST/A), which we had previously described. Specimens from all five localities presented constitutive heterochromatin in the centromeric region of almost all chromosomes, including in the distal and interstitial regions. Staining with 4'6-Diamidino-2-phenylindole revealed C-positive banding. In both karyotypes the Nucleolar Organizer Region (NOR) was located on the short arm of pair 20, and Chromomycin A₃stained the NORs. Fluorescent <it>in situ </it>hybridization with telomeric probes showed an Interstitial Telomeric Sequence (ITS) in the proximal short arm of a metacentric pair in the 2n = 40 karyotype.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>The difference between the two karyotypes on the diploid number and chromosome morphology can be explained by rearrangements of the fusion-fission type and also by pericentric inversions. The presence of ITS in a metacentric pair of the 2n = 40 karyotype suggests that the difference in the diploid number of the karyotypes results from a fusion. The consistent 2n = 42 karyotype at four localities suggests an interbreeding population. However, because fusion-fission and pericentric inversions of this nature typically result in reproductive isolation, we speculate that the form with the 2n = 40 karyotype is a different species to that of the 2n = 42 form. Nonetheless, we did not observe evident differences in external morphology, meristics and pigmentation between the two forms, which suggest that they represent cryptic sympatric species in the <it>G. carapo </it>species complex. We speculate that the chromosomal speciation occurred recently, allowing insufficient time for the fixation of other differences following post-zygotic isolation.</p

A Brazilian regional basic diet-induced chronic malnutrition drives liver inflammation with higher ApoA-I activity in C57BL6J mice

Malnutrition is still considered endemic in many developing countries. Malnutrition-enteric infections may cause lasting deleterious effects on lipid metabolism, especially in children living in poor settings. The regional basic diet (RBD), produced to mimic the Brazilian northeastern dietary characteristics (rich in carbohydrate and low in protein) has been used in experimental malnutrition models, but few studies have explored the effect of chronic RBD on liver function, a central organ involved in cholesterol metabolism. This study aimed to investigate whether RBD leads to liver inflammatory changes and altered reverse cholesterol metabolism in C57BL6/J mice compared to the control group, receiving a standard chow diet. To evaluate liver inflammation, ionized calcium-binding adapter protein-1 (IBA-1) positive cell counting, interleukin (IL)-1b immunohistochemistry, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-a and IL-10 transcription levels were analyzed. In addition, we assessed reverse cholesterol transport by measuring liver apolipoprotein (Apo)E, ApoA-I, and lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) by RT-PCR. Furthermore, serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was measured to assess liver function. RBD markedly impaired body weight gain compared with the control group (Po0.05). Higher hepatic TNF-a (Po0.001) and IL-10 (Po0.01) mRNA levels were found in RBD-challenged mice, although without detectable non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Marked IBA-1 immunolabeling and increased number of positive-IBA-1 cells (presumably Kupffer cells) were found in the undernourished group. No statistical difference in serum ALT was found. There was also a significant increase in ApoA-I mRNA expression in the undernourished group, but not ApoE and LCAT, compared with the control. Altogether our findings suggested that chronic RBD-induced malnutrition leads to liver inflammation with increased ApoA-I activity

Propriétés psychométriques de l’échelle de satisfaction des cours académiques (ESCA) chez les étudiants universitaires brésiliens

Academic satisfaction has been studied from different perspectives that considerate distinct ways of measurement. However, the plurality of evaluated facets prevents a more parsimonious assessment of the general students’ academic satisfaction. In the article, we aimed to provide psychometric evidence of the validity and reliability for the AMSS in Brazil in two studies (N = 893). In Study 1, an exploratory factor analysis and item parameters (Item Response Theory) support the one-factor solution and the suitability of the six items. Moreover, evidence for factorial invariance across gender and convergent validity with the PANAS and with the SWLS was also presented in Study 2. In conclusion, the present paper provides evidence of the adequacy of the AMSS to evaluate global satisfaction with the academics course in Brazil.Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Satisfacción del Curso Académico (ESCA) en estudiantes universitarios brasileños La satisfacción académica ha sido estudiada bajo diferentes perspectivas, produciendo dife- rentes formas de medición. Sin embargo, la pluralidad de facetas evaluadas impide una evaluación más parsimoniosa de la satisfacción académica de los estudiantes en general. En este artículo, objetivamos proporcionar evidencias psicométricas de la validez y con- fiabilidad para el ESCA en Brasil en dos estudios (N = 893). En el Estudio 1, un análisis factorial exploratorio y los parámetros de los ítems (Teoría de Respuesta al Item) soportan la solución unifatorial y la adecuación de los seis ítems. Además, se presentaron evidencias de invariancia factorial entre género y validez convergente con el PANAS y con el ESV en el Estudio 2. En conclusión, este estudio proporciona evidencias de la adecuación de la ESCA para evaluar la satisfacción global con el curso académico en Brasil.A satisfação acadêmica tem sido estudada sob diferentes perspectivas que contemplam formas distintas de mensuração. Entretanto, a pluralidade de facetas avaliadas impede uma avaliação mais parcimoniosa da satisfação acadêmica dos estudantes em geral. O presente estudo tem por objetivo fornecer evidências psicométricas da validade e confiabilidade para o ESCA no Brasil em dois estudos (N = 893). No Estudo 1, uma análise fatorial exploratória e os parâmetros dos itens (Teoria de Resposta ao Item) suportam a solução unifatorial e a adequação dos seis itens. Além disso, foram apresentadas evidências de invariância fatorial entre gênero e validade convergente com o PANAS e com o ESV no Estudo 2. Em con- clusão, este estudo fornece evidências da adequação da ESCA para avaliar a satisfação global com o curso acadêmico na versão em português.La satisfaction académique a été étudiée sous différentes perspectives qui envisagent différentes formes de mesure. Cependant, la pluralité des facettes évaluées empêche une évaluation plus parcimonieuse de la satisfaction académique des étudiants en général. La pré- sente étude vise à fournir des preuves psychométriques de validité et de fiabilité pour ESCA au Brésil dans deux études (N = 893). Dans l’étude 1, une analyse factorielle exploratoire et les paramètres d’item (Théorie de la réponse à l’item) corroborent la solution à un facteur et l’adéquation des six items. En outre, nous avons présenté des preuves d’invariance factorielle entre le sexe et la validité convergentes avec PANAS et ESV dans l’étude 2. En conclusion, cette étude fournit des preuves de l’aptitude de l’ESCA à évaluer la satisfaction générale à l’égard du cours universitaire dans la version portugaise

Jejunal Diverticular Perforation due to Enterolith

Jejunal diverticulosis is a rare entity with variable clinical and anatomical presentations. Although there is no consensus on the management of asymptomatic jejunal diverticular disease, some complications are potentially life-threatening and require early surgical treatment. Small bowel perforation secondary to jejunal diverticulitis by enteroliths is rare. The aim of this study was to report a case of small intestinal perforation caused by a large jejunal enterolith. An 86-year-old woman was admitted with signs of diffuse peritonitis. After initial fluid recovery the patient underwent emergency laparotomy. The surgery showed that she had small bowel diverticular disease, mainly localized in the proximal jejunum. The peritonitis was due to intestinal perforation caused by an enterolith 12 cm in length, localized inside one of these diverticula. The intestinal segment containing the perforated diverticulum with the enterolith was removed and an end-to-end anastomosis was done to reconstruct the intestinal transit. The patient recovered well and was discharged from hospital on the 5th postoperative day. There were no signs of abdominal pain 1 year after the surgical procedure. Although jejunal diverticular disease with its complications, such as formation of enteroliths, is difficult to suspect in patients with peritonitis, it should be considered as a possible source of abdominal infection in the elderly patient when more common diagnoses have been excluded

Variation and genetic structure of Melipona quadrifasciata Lepeletier (Hymenoptera, Apidae) populations based on ISSR pattern

For a study of diversity and genetic structuring in Melipona quadrifasciata, 61 colonies were collected in eight locations in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. By means of PCR analysis, 119 ISSR bands were obtained, 80 (68%) being polymorphic. He and H B were 0.20 and 0.16, respectively. Two large groups were obtained by the UPGMA method, one formed by individuals from Januária, Urucuia, Rio Vermelho and Caeté and the other by individuals from São João Del Rei, Barbacena, Ressaquinha and Cristiano Otoni. The Φst and θB values were 0.65 and 0.58, respectively, thereby indicating high population structuring. UPGMA grouping did not reveal genetic structuring of M. quadrifasciata in function of the tergite stripe pattern. The significant correlation between dissimilarity values and geographic distances (r = 0.3998; p < 0.05) implies possible geographic isolation. The genetic differentiation in population grouping was probably the result of an interruption in gene flow, brought about by geographic barriers between mutually close geographical locations. Our results also demonstrate the potential of ISSR markers in the study of Melipona quadrifasciata population structuring, possibly applicable to the studies of other bee species