Physical disability prevalence in leprosy assisted in Teresina city (PI) reference center from 2005 to 2010

Objective: To review scientific literature regarding the factors that trigger stress in nurses in the hospital environment. Method: This is a qualitative study, a literature review, in the databases, BVS in its sub-bases LILACS and BDENF, and in SCOPUS database. The articles were investigated in their entirety, in Portuguese, published between the years 2009 and 2013. Results: It was revealed that the most prevalent stressors in the hospital for nursing professionals are lack of professionalism, dissatisfaction with the profession, poor working conditions, lack of materials, scarce human resources and personal untrained, the division of labor, content of the task, the relations of power, hierarchy, and liability issues. Conclusion: To understand and analyze the factors that trigger stress is of great value to practitioners and institutions are essential for promoting worker health and improving the care provided by them

Quality of life of elderly people attended by the Family Health Strategy

Objective: To assess the quality of life of elderly people assisted by the Family Health Strategy. Method: Cross-sectional, descriptive-exploratory and quantitative study conducted at the homes of elderly people in the urban area of Floriano - PI. The sample was composed of 671 elderly people. Data were collected by using WHOQOL-Bref and a questionnaire for social-demographic information. The data were processed with the Chi-square test and analysis of hierarchy grouping. Results: The majority of the study was composed of females (65,3%). Most of the elderly people surveyed lived without a spouse, with monthly income ranging between 1 and 3 minimum salaries and had very good quality of life (66,2%). Most of the latter were males (69,5%), with significant difference between genres (p=0.021). Conclusion: The majority of the elderly people surveyed had good quality of life according to scores from the dominions evaluated by WHOQOL-Bref, showing higher scores in the dominion of social relationships and lower scores in the dominion of environment

Knowledge and professional practice on conservation of vaccines

Objective: To assess knowledge and practices for the conservation of biological products for professional rooms vaccine in Piauí. Method: Study developed in 23 rooms vaccine in 14 counties. Data were collected through interviews, observation and document analysis. Univariate analyzes were performed. Results: In the 23 rooms vaccines visits, 86,2% were technical professionals/nursing assistant, 93,1% received training in vaccination, 62,1% were under five years of work in vaccine. The majority (69%) had knowledge "Regular" and practice "Inadequate" (65,5%). Knowledge "Inappropriate" was observed in those with longer formed (17,4 years) and a longer duration of vaccine units (7 years). However the practice classified as "Regular" was observed among those who had more time working in vaccine (8,3 years). Conclusion: It is important to invest in the training of these professionals, since the knowledge and practice were not considered satisfactory

Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation in dysphagic patients: Efeitos da estimulação transcraniana por corrente contínua em pacientes disfágicos

To determine the effects and effectiveness of transcranial direct current electrical stimulation in patients with complaints of gluttony. RESEARCH STRATEGIES: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis, qualitative and quantitative article. PubMed, ScienceDirect, and BVS Regional Portal were used as databases. They were only clinically controlled and/or randomized clinical trials from 2011 to 2020. SELECTION CRITERIA: Descriptors were used in a combined way: [(dysphagia AND tDCS) OR (dysphagia AND "transcranial stimulation") OR (tDCS AND swallowing)]. DATA ANALYSIS: Meta-analysis was performed using R statistical software version 4.0.2. When grouping effect sizes in Meta-analysis, two approaches were used: the Fixed Effects Model and the Random Effects model. RESULTS: After applying the selection criteria, 5 articles met the requirements for qualitative analysis and 3 for quantitative analysis (meta-analysis). The studies included had a mean of 5.2 years ± 2.38 years of publication and population obtained from patients with changes in gluttony after stroke. A stimulation modality chosen for intervention was the anodic type (n = 5; 100%), prioritizing a representation of the pharynx in the cortex engine, ranging from 4 to 30 combined tDCS. CONCLUSION: There was clinical improvement in the patients, with therapeutic advances being important in the medium term. It is noteworthy that the importance of conducting clinical studies with a greater number of participants is to carry out possible greater sedimentation of the technique in rehabilitating motor, sensory, and/or mixed swallowing genesis disorders

Self-medication practice among pension housed patients at the central healthcare unit of Teresina

Objective: To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of self-medication among pension housed patients at the central healthcare unit of Teresina in the downtown region. Method: This is an exploratory epidemiological study with a quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive approach. For data collection a semi-structured questionnaire was applied on the behaviors of 300 patients. Results: Of the total respondents, the practice of self-medication was common in 241 (80,33%) of individuals. The greatest achievement of this was seen in those coming from municipalities in the interior of Maranhao 116 (48,13%), which surpassed even that with a small gap the individuals from the interior of Piaui, to practice self-medication in 101 (41,91%). Conclusion: It is understood that self-medication is an old widespread practice. The search for relief from their ailments and the poor public healthcare offered to the population admits that individuals opt for self-medication as a first option

Effectiveness of gallium and aluminum Arsenide laser in bone repair/Efetividade do laser de Arseneto de gálio e alumínio no reparo ósseo

Introdução - O conhecimento de métodos que estimulem a consolidação óssea vem adquirindo considerável importância atualmente. Dentre eles, estudos experimentais com laserterapia mostraram-se promissores. Objetivo -  avaliar o efeito de diferentes doses de Laser de baixa potência (LBP) sobre o processo de consolidação óssea em Rattus norvegicus. Métodos - Utilizaram-se 45 ratos da espécie rattus norvegicus, divididos em quatro grupos, um controle e três terapêuticos (4J, 6J, 10J) com aplicação de LBP em lesões nas tíbias esquerdas. Após o sacrifício, analisaram-se as dosagens bioquímicas de cálcio, fósforo, fosfatase alcalina e a densidade mineral óssea média. Quanto aos níveis séricos de fósforo, observou-se maior concentração nos grupos terapêuticos. Resultados - Verificaram-se resultados distintos entre os grupos de animais irradiados, sendo encontrada maior concentração de fosfatase alcalina no de 6J, e conforme a medição da densidade mineral óssea, o de 4J apresentou maior valor, e o de 10J, o menor. Conclusão - o laser favorece a remodelação óssea, porém conforme a análise radiográfica, os melhores resultados foram obtidos com dosagem de 4J, apesar da análise bioquímica, evidenciar altos níveis de fosfatase alcalina sérica no grupo de 6J

EVALUATION OF PROBLEMS RELATED TO BREASTFEEDING FROM THE NURSING PERSPECTIVE

A qualitative study from a phenomenological angle with the objective of investigating problems related to breastfeeding, it was carried out with ten members of the nursing team of a state maternity unit in Teresina, in the state of Piauí. Data was gathered through interviews, with an approach based around theoretical content and abilities for caring for nursing mothers and dealing with the problems they may have, and interpreted through thematic analysis. The following categories emerged: problems related to breastfeeding, measures adopted by the nursing team to prevent problems experienced by nursing mothers, and the responsibility of the nursing team for preventing those problems. Through education and health promotion, the health professionals seek to help women to develop strategies for preventing problems related to breastfeeding.Estudo qualitativo com inspiração fenomenológica, cujo objetivo foi investigar os problemas relacionados ao aleitamento, e realizado com dez membros da equipe de enfermagem de uma maternidade pública de Teresina, Estado do Piauí. As informações foram obtidas por meio de entrevista com a abordagem de conteúdos teóricos e habilidades para o cuidado e problemas relacionados ao aleitamento, e interpretados mediante análise temática. Emergiram como categorias: Problemas relacionados ao aleitamento, Medidas adotadas pela equipe de enfermagem para prevenção dos problemas maternos relacionados ao aleitamento, e Responsabilidade da equipe de enfermagem na prevenção dos problemas maternos relacionados ao aleitamento. Os profissionais buscam, por meio de medidas educativas e de promoção de saúde, ajudar as mulheres a desenvolver estratégias para prevenção de problemas no aleitamento materno.Estudio cualitativo con inspiración fenomenológica, cuyo objetivo fue investigar los problemas del amamantamiento. Fue realizado con diez miembros del equipo de enfermería de una maternidad pública de Teresina, estado de Piauí. Las informaciones fueron obtenidas por medio de entrevista con abordaje de contenidos teóricos y habilidades para el cuidado y problemas relacionados al amamantamiento, e interpretados por medio de análisis temático. Surgieron como categorías: Problemas acerca del amamantamiento, Medidas adoptadas por el equipo de enfermería para prevención de los problemas maternos referentes al amamantamiento, y Responsabilidad del equipo de enfermería en la prevención de los problemas maternos relacionados al amamantamiento. Los profesionales buscan, por medio de medidas educativas y de promoción de salud, ayudar a las mujeres a desarrollar estrategias para prevención de problemas en el amamantamiento materno

Nutritional profile and food characteristics served to adolescents in compliance with socio-educational measure / Perfil nutricional e características da alimentação servida aos adolescentes em cumprimento de medida socioeducativa

Objective: to evaluate the nutritional profile and characteristics of food served to adolescents in compliance with socio-educational measures. Method:  quantitative, cross-sectional and descriptive research. Adolescents aged 13 to 19 years and 11 months were surveyed. Results: it was observed that 48.3% of the adolescents were in the range of 16 to 17 years and came from Teresina, Piauí. The majority were classified as eutrophic according to body mass index (74.6%), arm circumference (83%) and height / age (91.5%). The evaluation of the quality of the diet showed that energy (107.5%) and lipids (101.9%) were within the recommended range, but the diet was inadequate for all micronutrients. The energy density (1.7 kcal / g) and NDpCal% (8.11%) were adequate. Thus, the study shows that greater care should be taken with the diet served to adolescents, since it presented many inadequacies. Conclusion: the evaluation of food served to adolescents in compliance with socio-educational measures showed inadequacies in relation to micronutrients. Thus, greater care should be taken in planning the food served to adolescents.Objetivo: evaluar el perfil nutricional y las características de la alimentación de los adolescentes en el cumplimiento de la medida socioeducativa. Método: estúdio cuantitativo, transversal y descriptivo. Se incluyeron ​​adolescentes de 13 a 19 años y 11 meses. Resultados: se observó que el 48,3% de los adolescentes tenían entre 16 y 17 años y procedían de Teresina, Piauí. La mayoría fue clasificada como eutrófica, según índice de masa corporal (74,6%), perímetro braquial (83%) y talla/edad (91,5%). La evaluación de la calidad de la dieta mostró que la energía (107,5%) y los lípidos (101,9%) estaban dentro del rango recomendado, pero la dieta era inadecuada en relación con todos los micronutrientes. La densidad energética (1,7 kcal/g) y el NDpCal% (8,11%) fueron adecuados. A densidade energética (1,7 kcal/g) e o NDpCal% (8,11%) estavam adequados.  Conclusión: la evaluación   de la alimentación de los adolescentes y el cumplimiento de la medida socioeducativa mostraron insuficiencias en relación a los micronutrientes. Por lo tanto, se debe tener mayor cuidado en la planificación de los alimentos que se sirven a los adolescentes.Objetivo: avaliar o perfil nutricional e as características da alimentação servida aos adolescentes em cumprimento de medida socioeducativa. Método: pesquisa quantitativa, transversal e descritiva. Foram pesquisados adolescentes com idades entre 13 a 19 anos e 11 meses. Resultados: observou-se que 48,3% dos adolescentes estavam na faixa dos 16 a 17 anos e eram procedentes de Teresina, Piauí. A maioria foi classificada como eutrófica, de acordo com índice de massa corpórea (74,6%), circunferência do braço (83%) e estatura/idade (91,5%). A avaliação da qualidade da dieta mostrou que energia (107,5%) e lipídios (101,9%) estavam dentro do preconizado, mas a dieta estava inadequada em relação a todos os micronutrientes. A densidade energética (1,7 kcal/g) e o NDpCal% (8,11%) estavam adequados. Conclusão: a avaliação da dieta dos adolescentes em cumprimento de medida socioeducativa mostrou inadequações em relação aos micronutrientes. Assim, maiores cuidados devem ser tomados no planejamento da alimentação servida aos adolescentes.

Vaccines of the basic scheme for the first year of life late in northeastern brazilian city

Objective: To evaluate the achievement of the basic vaccination schedule for children in the first year of life assisted by teams of the Family Health Strategy in a northeastern Brazilian city. Method: Crosssectional descriptive study with proportional probability sample of 184 children. Vaccination cards were used as a source of information. Results: Vaccination 100% of the children were found to BCG alone (TB) and the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine Smaller proportions of vaccinated children were found to MMR (81,6%), vaccine rotavirus (82,3%) and pneumococcal vaccine (85.2%). Conclusion: Major delays in the completion of the vaccines were found for the yellow fever vaccine, MMR vaccine and rotavirus

Use of anti-obesity drugs among college students

SummaryObjectiveTo evaluate the use of anti-obesity drugs among students attending a public university.MethodsThis was a cross sectional random study of 664 college students. Drug use, socioeconomic, and anthropometric variables were observed. Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were classified according to World Health Organization criteria.ResultsCurrent or previous use of anti-obesity drugs was reported by 6.8% of students. Amphetamine and sympathomimetic amines (40.5%) were the most commonly used drugs. Among those who reported use of anti-obesity agents, 62.2% were female. Only 31.1% of medications were prescribed by doctors. Mean BMI and WC were higher among students reporting the use of such drugs, but 47% of them were classified as eutrophic by BMI, and 76.5% had normal WC measure.ConclusionThe use of anti-obesity drugs among college students is of concern, particularly due to the high proportion of drug use without indication or prescription