Fatores associados ao histórico de prática de atividade física em gestantes

It is very important to know about external factors that may influence or cause harmful events during pregnancy, since these may lead to infant morbidity-mortality. On the other hand, it is known that the practice of guided physical activity during pregnancy brings benefits. The aim of this study was to descriptively evaluate the sociodemographic, health and lifestyle characteristics of pregnant women with a history of practicing physical activity. This was an exploratory cross-sectional study on 164 pregnant women divided into two groups: GROUP 1 consisted of women with a history of practicing physical activity, and GROUP 2 consisted of women without such histories. All subjects answered a questionnaire to collect sociodemographic and lifestyle data, in addition to their histories of practicing physical activity. Firstly, the frequencies of the study variables were estimated and then association measurements (prevalence ratios and 95% confidence intervals) between the history of practicing physical activity and the variables in question were obtained. The results showed precariousness of access to primary healthcare services, low income and schooling levels and a lack of regular physical activity practices before and during pregnancy.A necessidade do conhecimento dos fatores externos que podem influenciar na causalidade de eventos deletérios à gestação é de grande relevância, pois podem determinar a morbi-mortalidade infantil. Sabe-se que a prática de atividade física orientada, ao contrário, executada durante a gestação, traz benefícios. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar descritivamente os aspectos sociodemográficos, de saúde, estilo de vida em gestantes com histórico de prática de atividade física (PAF). Um estudo exploratório do tipo corte transversal foi composto por 164 grávidas, divididas em dois grupos: o GRUPO 01, de mulheres com histórico de prática de atividade física, e o GRUPO 02, de mulheres sem histórico de prática de atividade física. Todas responderam a um questionário para coletar dados sociodemográficos e de estilo de vida, além de informações acerca do histórico de prática de atividade física. Inicialmente, foram estimadas as freqüências das variáveis estudadas e então obtidas as medidas de associação (RP e IC 95%) entre o histórico de PAF e as variáveis em questão. Os resultados demonstraram uma precariedade no acesso aos serviços básicos de saúde, renda e escolaridade baixas, e a falta de prática de atividade física regular antes e durante a gestação

Respiratory disease and the role of oral bacteria

The relationship between oral health and systemic conditions, including the association between poor oral hygiene, periodontal disease, and respiratory disease, has been increasingly debated over recent decades. A considerable number of hypotheses have sought to explain the possible role of oral bacteria in the pathogenesis of respiratory diseases, and some clinical and epidemiological studies have found results favoring such an association. This review discusses the effect of oral bacteria on respiratory disease, briefly introduces the putative biological mechanisms involved, and the main factors that could contribute to this relationship. It also describes the role of oral care for individuals who are vulnerable to respiratory infections

Is there association between stress and periodontitis?

Objective: This study estimated the association between stress and periodontitis. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 621 individuals. Information about individuals was obtained through a questionnaire. Stress was evaluated using the Perceived Stress Scale. The diagnosis of periodontitis was based on a complete periodontal examination including clinical attachment level, probing depth, and bleeding on probing. Prevalence ratios (PR), crude and adjusted, and their respective 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were estimated by Poisson regression analysis. Results: In the final sample, 48.47% (301) of the individuals were classified as having stress, of which, 23.92% (72) had the diagnosis of periodontitis. Association measurements between stress and probing depth >= 4 mm (PRadjusted = 1.28, 95%CI [1.04 to 1.58]), stress and clinical attachment level >= 5 mm (PRadjusted = 1.15, 95%CI [1.01 to 1.31]), and stress and periodontitis (PRadjusted = 1.36, 95%CI [1.01 to 1.83]) showed that the frequency of these outcomes among those exposed to stress was 15-36% higher than those without the condition of stress, after adjustment for age, sex, schooling level, current smoking habit, pulmonary disease, and body mass index. Conclusions: The findings showed positive association between exposure to stress and the presence of periodontitis, reaffirming the need to prevent and control stress

Effect of osteoporosis on periodontal therapy among post-menopausal women

BARRETO, Mauricio Lima; SANTOS, Carlos Antonio de Souza Teles “Documento produzido em parceria ou por autor vinculado à Fiocruz, mas não consta à informação no documento”.Submitted by Ana Maria Fiscina Sampaio ([email protected]) on 2018-02-16T18:42:25Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Gomes Filho IS Effect of osteoporosis on periodontal ....pdf: 196500 bytes, checksum: 774e7e7ac810cfe0b40e379a1b58c954 (MD5)Approved for entry into archive by Ana Maria Fiscina Sampaio ([email protected]) on 2018-02-16T19:02:45Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Gomes Filho IS Effect of osteoporosis on periodontal ....pdf: 196500 bytes, checksum: 774e7e7ac810cfe0b40e379a1b58c954 (MD5)Made available in DSpace on 2018-02-16T19:02:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Gomes Filho IS Effect of osteoporosis on periodontal ....pdf: 196500 bytes, checksum: 774e7e7ac810cfe0b40e379a1b58c954 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), the Research Support Foundation of the State of Bahia (FAPESB) and Feira de Santana State UniversityFeira de Santana State University. Department of Periodontics. Feira de Santana, BA, BrazilFeira de Santana State University. Department of Periodontics. Feira de Santana, BA, BrazilFeira de Santana State University. Department of Periodontics. Feira de Santana, BA, BrazilFeira de Santana State University. Department of Biological Sciences. Feira de Santana, BA, BrazilFederal University of Vale do São Francisco. Epidemiology Section. Vale do São Francisco. PE, BrazilFederal University of Bahia. Public Health Institute. Salvador, BA, BrazilFeira de Santana State University. Department of Biological Sciences. Feira de Santana, BA, BrazilFeira de Santana State University. Department of Periodontics. Feira de Santana, BA, BrazilFeira de Santana State University. Department of Statistics. Salvador, BA, BrazilFeira de Santana State University. Department of Periodontics. Feira de Santana, BA, BrazilThis intervention study aimed to investigate the effect of osteoporosis on periodontal condition among 48 post-menopausal women undergoing periodontal therapy. Material and methods: The experimental group, which underwent non-surgical periodontal therapy, was composed of 16 women with periodontitis to be treated, and the control group was formed by 32 women without periodontitis. Oral condition was assessed on three occasions: at the start of the treatment (first examination), 1 month (first re-examination) and 4 months after the end of the therapy (second re-examination). In the second re-examination, recurrence of periodontal disease was evaluated by comparing the clinical measurements obtained pre- and post-treatment. The diagnosis of osteoporosis was made by investigating densitometry reports obtained previously. Descriptive analysis, analysis of variance and the Bonferroni post hoc test were applied to the data gathered, with statistical significance level of 5%. Results: The frequency of periodontitis was 50% in the treated group and 25% in the group without periodontitis. In both groups, this recurrence was greater in subjects with osteoporosis (37.5 and 18.75%, respectively) than in the individuals without osteoporosis (12.5 and 6.25%, respectively). Conclusions: The preliminary results indicate that osteoporosis possibly has an influence on periodontal condition among individuals undergoing non-surgical periodontal treatment