Areas of natural occurrence of melipona scutellaris Latreille, 1811(Hymenoptera: Apidae) in the state of Bahia, Brazil.

The bee Melipona scutellaris is considered the reared meliponine species with the largest distribution in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil, with records from the state of Rio Grande do Norte down to the state of Bahia. Considering the importance of this species in the generation of income for family agriculture and in the preservation of areas with natural vegetation, this study aimed at providing knowledge on the distribution of natural colonies of M. scutellaris in the state of Bahia. Literature information, interviews with stinglessbee beekeepers, and expeditions were conducted to confirm the natural occurrence of the species. A total of 102 municipalities showed records for M. scutellaris, whose occurrence was observed in areas ranging from sea level up to 1,200-meter height. The occurrence of this species in the state of Bahia is considered to be restricted to municipalities on the coastal area and the Chapada Diamantina with its rainforests. Geographic coordinates, elevation, climate and vegetation data were obtained, which allowed a map to be prepared for the area of occurrence in order to support conservation and management policies for the species

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Dental caries experience and Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Objective. This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and severity of the enamel defects, known as Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) and its relationship to dental caries. Materials and methods. A sample of 1157 schoolchildren (population based), aged 6-12 years, of the Araraquara city-Brazil, was evaluated according to the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) criteria by two trained examiners. The dental impact caused by MIH was evaluated with the Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index (WHO). Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Chi-square tests (p < 0.05). The socioeconomic status was collected using a questionnaire answered by parents. Results. The prevalence of MIH was 12.3%. Mild impairment was the most frequent diagnosis. DMFT of children with MIH was 0.89 (+/- 1.18), which are higher than those of the unaffected group (0.43 +/- 1.01). An association was found between dental caries only in the permanent dentition of children with MIH (p = 0.0001). Family income was considered low in 85% of the families of children with MIH in the public system, while in private school it was 18% (p < 0.05). Conclusion. The prevalence of MIH in Araraquara was associated with greater caries experience in the permanent dentition.7141732870876Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq

O portador de transtorno mental e a vida em família El portador de trastorno mental y la vida en familia Mental health patients and family life

O objetivo geral deste estudo foi revelar, na ótica familiar, a participação do portador de transtorno mental na vida em família. Pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, realizada no período de março a maio de 2010. Os 14 colaboradores pertencem a onze famílias de portadores de transtornos mentais residentes no município de Maringá-Pr. Foi utilizada a história oral temática como técnica de coleta dos dados. Para análise dos dados utilizou-se a técnica de análise de conteúdo temática. Os resultados demonstram que, em relação à participação e decisões em família, ainda há dificuldades neste aspecto. Quanto à participação nas tarefas cotidianas, a maioria contribui quando não está em crise, porém com suas limitações; os relacionamentos familiares são permeados de sentimentos de dor e sofrimento atrelado a pena e dó. Conclui-se que a enfermagem tem o importante papel de orientar e apoiar a família em suas necessidades.<br>El objetivo general de este estudio fue revelar en la óptica familiar la participación del portador de trastorno mental en la vida en familia. Investigación de abordaje cualitativo, realizada en el período de marzo a mayo de 2010. Los 14 colaboradores pertenecen a once familias de portadores de trastornos mentales residentes en el municipio de Maringá-Pr. Utilizó la historia oral temática como técnica de recogida de los datos. Para análisis de los datos se utilizó la técnica de análisis de contenido temático. Los resultados demuestran que en relación a la participación y decisiones en familia, aún hay una dificultad en este aspecto. Cuanto a la participación en las tareas cotidianas, la mayoría contribuye cuando no está en crisis, pero con sus limitaciones; las relaciones familiares son mediadas de sentimientos de dolor y sufrimiento junto con pena y compasión. Se concluye que la enfermería tiene papel importante junto a la familia para orientarla y apoyarla en sus necesidades.<br>The general objective of this study was to unveil through a family viewpoint the participation of mental health patients in their family life. It was a qualitative approach study, conducted between March and May 2010. The 14 contributors belonged to 11 families of mental health patients, residing in the city of Maringá-PR. Thematic oral history was used as the data collection technique. The results demonstrated there is still difficulty with regard to family participation and decisions. With regard to daily chores, most patients contribute whenever they are not in crisis, but with limitations; family relationships are permeated with feelings of pain and suffering associated with pity and commiseration. It is concluded that Nursing plays an important role in the family, by guiding and supporting its needs