scholarly journals Epidemiology Profile of Traumatic Spine Injury of a Spinal Cord Service in the State of Espírito Santo

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (02) ◽  
pp. 101-104
Author(s):  
Gabriela Scopel ◽  
Charbel Jacob Júnior ◽  
Marcus Brazolino ◽  
Igor Cardoso ◽  
José Batista Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
The State ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Spine Injury ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Espirito Santo ◽  
Main Complication

Objective To analyze the epidemiological profile of patients with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) undergoing surgical procedures in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional, descriptive study was performed based on the analysis of 70 medical records of patients who underwent surgery due to traumatic SCI in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Results Males comprised 79% of the patients. The average age of the occurrence of the traumatic SCI was 44 years; automobile accidents were the main cause of trauma (44%). Half of the patients had lesions in the cervical region, and 46% were classified as Frankel A, according to the Frankel scale. In the first 60 days after surgery, the main complication presented by the patients was urinary tract infection (UTI). Half of the patients were from the metropolitan area. Conclusion Patients undergoing surgery for traumatic SCI in the state of Espírito Santo are predominantly men, with a mean age of 44 years, with cervical spine injury due to car accidents, from the metropolitan area, and whose main complication was UTI.

scholarly journals Epidemiologic characterization of bovine tuberculosis in the State of Espírito Santo, Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (5Supl2) ◽  
pp. 3567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Onell Ardila Galvis ◽  
José Henrique Hildebrand Grisi-Filho ◽  
Daniele Da Costa ◽  
Alba Luisa Pereira Ribeiro Said ◽  
Marcos Amaku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bovine Tuberculosis ◽  
Tuberculin Test ◽  
Reproductive Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fixed Number ◽  
The State ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Apparent Prevalence ◽  
Espirito Santo

A cross-sectional study was carried out between January 2012 and May 2014 to investigate the status of bovine tuberculosis in the state of Espírito Santo. The state was divided into two regions, and in each of them, 300 farms with reproductive activity were randomly selected and considered as the primary sampling units. In the selected farms, a fixed number of female bovines aged over 2 years were randomly selected to undergo a comparative cervical tuberculin test; an epidemiologic questionnaire was also applied. In the state of Espírito Santo, the apparent prevalence of tuberculosis-positive farms was 7.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 5.7-9.9). Prevalence at the herd level varied from 4.6% (95% CI = 2.6-7.3) in region 1 to 11.1% (95% CI = 7.7-15.3) in region 2. The apparent prevalence of tuberculosis-positive animals was 0.7% (95% CI = 0.3-1.1) in the state, and the prevalence varied from 0.3% (95% CI = 0.2-0.6) in region 1 to 1.2% (95% CI = 0.3-2.9) in region 2. The risk factors associated with tuberculosis prevalence in Espírito Santo were the number of adult females ? 10 (odds ratio [OR] = 2.40; 95% CI = 1.17-5.31) and milking type (milking machine/milking parlor) (OR = 2.88; 95% CI = 1.36-5.86]). The state of Espírito Santo should set up a surveillance system to detect and control bovine tuberculosis, taking into account the importance of dairy farms and animal trade in the state.

scholarly journals External causes in women assisted by the Mobile Emergency Service - SAMU, in Espírito Santo, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Machado ◽  
F Almeida ◽  
C Neto ◽  
R Barbosa ◽  
L Sogame ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Women’S Health ◽  
Women's Health ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
The State ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
External Causes ◽  
Espirito Santo

Abstract Background External causes are events that lead to traumas, injuries and any health problems, whether deliberate or not, with sudden onset and with immediate consequence, which may or may not lead to death or incapacitating injuries. Studies show that the main causes of death of women in fertile period are external causes, and they associate this fact with the change in habits and lifestyle adopted by this group in modern times that make them more vulnerable to the risks of becoming ill or dying from such causes. The objective of this study is precisely to analyze the prevalence of the main external causes in women assisted by SAMU 192 in Espírito Santo, Brazil, and in this way, assist in the development of accident and violence prevention strategies and also contribute to the scientific society through the description of the profile epidemiological profile of these events. Methods This is a cross-sectional study of primary care provided by SAMU 192, in the state of Espírito Santo, in 2015, in which only women victims of traffic accidents, aggression or falls were selected. Results Among the women assisted by SAMU 192, 23.5% were victims of accidents and violence. Of this total, 48.6% received assistance for falls, 46.6% for traffic accidents and 4.9% for aggression. Adulthood was the most frequent, with an average age of 44.9 ± 22.7 years. Conclusions External causes involving women represent a major problem in Brazil and worldwide. In Espírito Santo, falling was the most common type of external cause and mainly affected the elderly woman, while the traffic accident mainly affected the adult woman. As for the aggressions, these occurred mainly at night with association with the use of alcoholic beverages. Thus, it is immensely necessary to develop actions to promote and prevent external causes of harm to women's health in the state of Espírito Santo. Key messages Knowing what affects the most women's health in an emerging country like Brazil, is essential for public policy actions aimed at reducing the femininity, sexism and the death of women in general. Violence against women is an underreported event because of several factors, leading to the concealment of violence, emphasizing once again the importance of public policies for this purpose.

scholarly journals Occupational Exposure to Agrochemicals, Risks and Safety Practices in Family Agriculture in a Municipality of the State of Espírito Santo, Brazil (P04-077-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciane Salaroli ◽  
Glenda Petarli ◽  
Monica Cattafesta ◽  
Tamires Conceição Da Luz ◽  
Olívia Maria De Paula Alves Bezerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The State ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Espirito Santo

Abstract Objectives To characterize the occupational exposure to pesticides, risk perception, safety practices and factors associated with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the handling of pesticides in a municipality in southeastern Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out with a representative sample of 550 farmers from Santa Maria de Jetibá, the main agricultural municipality in the state of Espírito Santo/Brazil. The sociodemographic and occupational characterization of farmers with direct exposure to pesticides and the analysis of the chemical and toxicological characteristics of the products used were carried out. Results There were 106 brands of pesticides totaling 45 chemical groups and 77 different active ingredients. Glyphosate diammonium salt was the most active active ingredient and was used by 66.4% of the farmers (n = 339), followed by the fungicide mancozeb (58.4%, n = 298) and the herbicide paraquate dichloride (58% , n = 296). Of the farmers evaluated, approximately 90% (n = 453) reported use of highly toxic agrochemicals, 56.3% (n = 276) used more than five pesticides and 51% (n = 274) worked 20 years ago in direct contact with these products . Approximately half of the farmers reported not reading the pesticide label (49.4%, n = 254), more than a third did not observe the time required to harvest, reapply and re-enter the crop and 71.4% (n = 380) did not use PPE or used it incompletely. The most cited reason for not using protective equipment was because they were uncomfortable (41.4%, n = 48). Several factors were associated with non-use, such as low socioeconomic class (P = 0.002), low educational level (P = 0.05), lack of technical support (P < 0.001) and no reading of the labels (P < 0.001). Conclusions This study confirms the severity of occupational exposure to agrochemicals among Brazilian farmers. It was identified a population of rural workers exposed cumulatively to multiple pesticides, most of them of high toxicity. Unsafe handling practices such as the non-use of PPE and non-compliance with the grace periods for re-entry, reapplication and harvesting were also observed, posing a risk to the farmer's health and the food safety of consumers. Funding Sources Foundation for Research Support of Espírito Santo (FAPES). Supporting Tables, Images and/or Graphs

scholarly journals Problemas e estratégias de desenvolvimento no Espírito Santo

1991 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
Ernst Struck
Keyword(s):  
Social Welfare ◽  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
The State ◽  
Economic Equilibrium ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Process Of Urbanization ◽  
Espirito Santo ◽  
Main City

In Brazil the accelerated process of urbanization and metropolization represents a serious problem. In the case of the State of Espírito Santo the control of the expansion of the metropolitan area, and of its dominance over the entire State, should be fostered by means of promoting policies for homogeneous development of the municipalities. This could reduce the enormous inequality between the main city and the periphery thus allowing a better economic equilibrium and social welfare.

scholarly journals Knowing to care: characterization of individuals with spinal cord injury treated at a rehabilitation center

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soraia Dornelles Schoeller ◽  
Andréa Regina Schuch Grumann ◽  
Alessandra Cadete Martini ◽  
Stefânia Forner ◽  
Lívia Takano Sader ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Rehabilitation Center ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Intervention Services ◽  
Cord Injury

Introduction Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in motor, sensory and autonomic dysfunction. The symptoms observed in patients with spinal cord injury will depend on the area affected by the injury. Nursing care is essential for better patient outcomes. Objective The aim of this study was to characterize patients with spinal cord injury treated at a state referral rehabilitation center for SCI. Methods We performed a quantitative cross-sectional descriptive study of 109 patients between the years 2000 and 2009. Results We found a predominance of spinal cord injury in men aged up to 30 years (48.5%). The main causes of spinal cord injuries were traffic accidents. The thoracic region was the most frequently affected site (39.7%), followed by the cervical region (25.6%). Most of the study subjects had been rated as ASIA A, according to the American Spinal Cord Injury Association scale. Discussion These findings corroborate previous studies observing that traffic accidents are the leading causes of spinal cord injury and that people affected by it usually do not seek proper care. Receiving early intervention services and counseling is essential for a better outcome and for achieving an improvement in the quality of life of these patients. Conclusion Despite the increasing incidence of spinal cord injuries nowadays, there is still a lack of data on the subject. The greatest limitation of this study is the incompleteness of medical records, which hindered the access to information.

scholarly journals An update on the epidemiologic situation of bovine brucellosis in the State of Espírito Santo, Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (5Supl2) ◽  
pp. 3437
Author(s):  
Eleine Kuroki Anzai ◽  
Daniele Da Costa ◽  
Alba Luisa Pereira Ribeiro Said ◽  
José Henrique Hildebrand Grisi-Filho ◽  
Marcos Amaku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Health ◽  
The State ◽  
Bovine Brucellosis ◽  
Immunization Program ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Primary Sample ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Espirito Santo

A cross-sectional study was carried out between January 2012 and May 2014 to estimate the prevalence of bovine brucellosis in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. This study was carried out 11 years after the implementation of the immunization program for heifers with a vaccine derived from the S19 strain of Brucella abortus. The state was divided into two regions. Three hundred farms from each region, with reproductive activity, were randomly chosen and included as primary sample units. A fixed number of cows were randomly selected and tested for antibodies against Brucella spp. A farm was considered to be infected when at least one female tested positive for Brucella spp. In the selected farms, an epidemiological questionnaire based survey, focused on herd traits as well as husbandry and sanitary practices, was conducted, to evaluate the factors associated with the risk of infection. The overall prevalence of infected herds was 9.3% (95% confidence interval, 95% CI = 7.1–11.8%), varying from 8.7% (95% CI = 5.7–12.6%) in region 2 to 9.7% (95% CI = 6.8–13.4%) in region 1. There was no significant difference in the prevalence between the regions. The apparent prevalence of Brucella spp. positive farms across the regions and the state was similar to the prevalence observed 11 years earlier. The prevalence of positive animals was 3.8% (95% CI = 0.9–10.1%), varying from 1.5% (95% CI = 0.8–2.4%) in region 1 to 7.9% (95% CI = 1.9–20.3%) in region 2, without a significant difference between the regions. There was no difference in the number of Brucella spp. positive animals after 11 years of the immunization program. The risk factors associated with brucellosis were (i) more than 10 cows per herd (OR = 5.0; 95% CI =2.5–11.1) and (ii) equipment, feedstock, or personnel sharing (OR = 2.2; 95% CI = 1.1–4.2). The state of Espírito Santo should seek systematic vaccination coverage targeting more than 80% of the eligible heifers. An efficient animal health program, which educates the farmers to test replacement animals for brucellosis before introducing them to their herds, to avoid equipment, personnel or feedstock sharing with farms of unknown sanitary conditions, and to increase awareness of the importance of good sanitary procedures during artificial insemination, should be implemented.

Excretory dysfunction and quality of life after a spinal cord injury: A cross‐sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 1394-1402
Author(s):  
De Gong ◽  
Yingmin Wang ◽  
Lirong Zhong ◽  
Mengmeng Jia ◽  
Ting Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cord Injury

scholarly journals Flora of Espírito Santo: Psidium (Myrtaceae)

Rodriguésia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (5) ◽  
pp. 1791-1805 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amélia C. Tuler ◽  
Tatiana T. Carrijo ◽  
Márcia F.S. Ferreria ◽  
Ariane L. Peixoto
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Sea Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Agricultural Expansion ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Lowland Forests ◽  
Atlantic Rainforest Biome ◽  
Espirito Santo

Abstract This study presents a floristic-taxonomic treatment of Psidium in the state of Espírito Santo, and is a result of fieldwork combined with analyses of herbarium specimens. Fourteen species of the genus were recognized in Espírito Santo state (P. brownianum, P. cattleianum, P. cauliflorum, P. guajava, P. guineense, P. longipetiolatum, P. myrtoides, P. oblongatum, P. oligospermum, P. ovale, P. rhombeum, P. rufum P. sartorianum, and Psidium sp.), accounting for about 34% of the species richness estimated for the genus in the Atlantic Rainforest biome. The species occur predominantly in lowland forests up to 700 meters above sea level. These areas are highly threatened due to urbanization of coastal areas and agricultural expansion in the state Espírito Santo. Therefore, the conservation of Psidium species in this state requires the creation of more lowland protected areas.

Tick-borne infections in dogs and horses in the state of Espírito Santo, Southeast Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 249 ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda de Toledo Vieira ◽  
Igor Cunha Lima Acosta ◽  
Thiago Fernandes Martins ◽  
Jonas Moraes Filho ◽  
Felipe da Silva Krawczak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Southeast Brazil ◽  
Espirito Santo
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