scholarly journals Canine behaviour problems in Brazil: a review of 180 referral cases

2019 ◽  
Vol 186 (18) ◽  
pp. e22-e22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Ramos ◽  
Archivaldo Reche-Junior ◽  
Marcelo Henzel ◽  
Daniel S Mills
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Regional Differences ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Behaviour Problems ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Repetitive Behaviours ◽  
Know How ◽  
Pet Owners ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Opening Up

BackgroundBehavioural case loads may vary due to cultural differences, and so it is important to know how these differ with geography.MethodsOne hundred and eighty dog cases referred to a veterinary behaviourist in São Paulo (Brazil) during the period of 2008–2014 are described.ResultsAggression against people was the most common behavioural complaint (22.2 per cent of the cases), followed by apparent fears and phobias (13.3 per cent). Forms of aggression against other dogs (12.2 per cent) and repetitive behaviours (11.1 per cent) were third and fourth most frequent, respectively. Female and male patients were equally reported (47.6 and 52.4 per cent, respectively). These results differ slightly from the findings of other international studies, in which aggression was the main behavioural complaint with fears and phobias less common.ConclusionRegional demographic reviews of the case loads of veterinary behaviour specialists help the profession recognise the problems of most concern to pet owners in a given area and thus local priorities, as well as opening up the potential to generate new hypotheses relating to the reasons for regional differences.

scholarly journals Feline behaviour problems in Brazil: a review of 155 referral cases

2019 ◽  
Vol 186 (16) ◽  
pp. e9-e9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Ramos ◽  
Archivaldo Reche-Junior ◽  
Yumi Hirai ◽  
Daniel S Mills
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Variation ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Behavioural Problems ◽  
Behaviour Problems ◽  
International Studies ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Repetitive Behaviours ◽  
Geographical Variations

BackgroundGeographical variations in feline behaviour problems exist. The occurrence of feline behaviour problems in different regions are therefore important to prepare professionals for the emerging needs of cat owners.MethodsOne-hundred and fifty-five feline behaviour cases that were referred to a veterinary behaviourist in São Paulo (Brazil) during the period 2008–2014 are described.ResultsInter-cat aggression was the main behavioural complaint reported (31%), followed by housesoiling (26.4%). Unlike other international studies, inter-cat aggression was more frequently seen than inappropriate elimination. Oral repetitive behaviours, including problems such as psychogenic alopecia and pica, were also a prevalent problem (ie, 16.8% of the cases). Human-directed aggression accounted for 13.5% of the cases, taking fourth place in the list of the most common feline behavioural problems. Female and male cats were equally likely to be presented (51% and 49% of cases, respectively).ConclusionsThis study highlights potentially geographical or temporal variation in the behavioural problems that need to be recognised by veterinary behaviourists in order to meet the emerging needs of owners.

scholarly journals Forensic autopsy costs in the city of São Paulo

2003 ◽  
Vol 121 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Augusto Mardiros Herbella ◽  
Pedro Herbella Fernandes ◽  
Carlos Delmonte ◽  
José Carlos Del Grande
Keyword(s):  
Cost Analysis ◽  
Medical Practice ◽  
Central Office ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Direct Costs ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
International Studies ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Modern Medical Practice ◽  
The City

CONTEXT: Modern medical practice involves cost analysis of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. There are no papers dealing with this theme in relation to forensic autopsies in our country. OBJECTIVE: Analysis of direct costs of forensic autopsies. TYPE OF STUDY: Cost analysis. SETTING: São Paulo Medical Examiner's Central Office. SAMPLE: Year 2001 activity. PROCEDURES: Routine forensic autopsies. MEAN MEASUREMENTS: Analysis of direct costs of personnel and material. RESULTS: Cost of personnel represents 90.38% or US$ 93.46. Material expenses comprised 9.62% or US$ 9.95. Total costs were calculated to be US$ 103.41. CONCLUSIONS: Forensic autopsies have a high cost. Cases to be autopsied should be judiciously selected. Our results are similar to international studies if data are rearranged based on the number of annual necropsies.

scholarly journals Cultural and Regional Characterictics of Poverty Segregations

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dávid Siptár ◽  
Róbert Tésits ◽  
Levente Alpek
Keyword(s):  
Regional Differences ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Know How ◽  
Research Areas

AbstractThe process of segregation is a complex problem affecting both developed and developing states; it is influenced by territorial, historical, demographic and economic impacts. To solve this growing problem, we must know how it is influenced by different factors. In this case, we are able to describe the appropriate strategy. This study examines the characteristics of poverty’s regional segregation in Baranya county, Hungary. It describes and analyses the regularities and correlations at NUTS 3 level and compares four segregated living spaces in different areas of the county. Our theory postulates that segregation has different bases and different attributions according to geographical localisation. Due to the different and well-chosen research areas, this study is able to highlight these aforementioned regional differences and characteristics. According to the results, we create a standardisation system to form the basis for future studies and strategies. After all of the study analyses, the local conditions are categorised based on the previously established standardisation system. The results of this study can help manage the problems of marginalised social groups and territorial segregation and also create a strategy to handle them.

scholarly journals Overview on COVID-19 outbreak indicators across Brazilian federative units

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvira Maria Guerra-Shinohara ◽  
Simone Schneider Weber ◽  
Clovis Paniz ◽  
Guilherme Wataru Gomes ◽  
Eduardo Jun Shinohara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Vulnerability ◽  
Regional Differences ◽  
Vulnerability Index ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Social Vulnerability Index ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
The North ◽  
Study Results

Background: The 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID 19) spread rapidly across Brazil. The country has 27 federative units, with wide regional differences related to climate, lifestyle habits, socioeconomic characteristics and population density. Therefore, we aimed to document and monitor the increase in COVID 19 cases across each federative unit in Brazil, by tracking its progression from inception to 15 May 2020. Methods: Observational study. Results: The first confirmed COVID 19 case in the country was notified in Sao Paulo on 26 February, while the first death occurred on 17 March, in Rio de Janeiro. Since then, there has been a dramatic increase in both confirmed cases and deaths from the disease. Sao Paulo, in the Southeast region, was initially considered the COVID 19 epidemic epicentre in Brazil. However, 10 states in the North and Northeast regions were ranked among the 14 highest incidences (over 100 cases per 100,000 people) observed on 15 May. Higher incidence rates (>100 cases per 100,000) were associated to higher rates of inadequate water supply and sewerage (OR, 5.83 (95% CI, 1.08 to 29.37, P=0.041)). North and Northeast states with the highest social vulnerability index scores had higher increases in the incidence rate between 14 April and 15 May. States with medium human development index (HDI) showed higher incidence increases from 14 April to 15 May, being seven of them with ratios in the range from 27.49 to 63.73 times. Conclusion: Spreading of COVID 19 in Brazil differs across both regions and federative units, being influenced by different socioeconomic contexts.

scholarly journals Exploratory analysis of requests for authorization to dispense high-cost medication to COPD patients: the São Paulo “protocol”

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Regina Maria Carvalho-Pinto ◽  
Ingredy Tavares da Silva ◽  
Lucas Yoshio Kido Navacchia ◽  
Flavia Munhos Granja ◽  
Gustavo Garcia Marques ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Public Health Care ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Local Public Health ◽  
Copd Patients ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Government ◽  
Long Acting

ABSTRACT Objective: A resolution passed by the government of the Brazilian state of São Paulo established a protocol for requesting free COPD medications, including tiotropium bromide, creating regional authorization centers to evaluate and approve such requests, given the high cost of those medications. Our objective was to analyze the requests received by an authorization center that serves cities in the greater metropolitan area of (the city of) São Paulo between 2011 and 2016. Methods: Data regarding the authorization, return, or rejection of the requests were compiled and analyzed in order to explain those outcomes. Subsequently, the clinical and functional data related to the patients were evaluated. Results: A total of 7,762 requests for dispensing COPD medication were analyzed. Requests related to male patients predominated. Among the corresponding patients, the mean age was 66 years, 12% were smokers, 88% had frequent exacerbations, and 84% had severe/very severe dyspnea. The mean FEV1 was 37.2% of the predicted value. The total number of requests decreased by 24.5% from 2012 to 2013 and was lowest in 2015. Most (65%) of the requests were accepted. The main reasons for the rejection/return of a request were a post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio > 0.7, a post-bronchodilator FEV1 > 50% of the predicted value, and failure to provide information regarding previous use of a long-acting β2 agonist. During the study period, the total number of requests returned/rejected decreased slightly, and there was improvement in the quality of the data included on the forms. Conclusions: Here, we have identified the characteristics of the requests for COPD medications and of the corresponding patients per region served by the authorization center analyzed, thus contributing to the improvement of local public health care measures.

scholarly journals Fertility among Hungarian population in Romania; an inter-regional comparative perspective

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-96
Author(s):  
Valér Veres
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Regional Differences ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
Cultural Patterns ◽  
Hungarian Population ◽  
Independent Variable

Using the tools of statistical analysis, the author investigates the tendencies of fertility of Romania’s population, especially among the Hungarians in Romania, and its determinants. The main conclusion of his analysis is that the regional differences is the key independent variable of fertility variations, and the ethnic-cultural patterns are only secondary. The analyses were necessary as one could believe that etno-cultural differences influence fertility

scholarly journals GESTÃO DO CONHECIMENTO E SISTEMAS DE INFORMAÇÃO EM UMA AUTARQUIA PÚBLICA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (14) ◽  
pp. 222
Author(s):  
Ana Marilda Andrade ◽  
Celi Langhi ◽  
Marcelo Tsuguio Okano
Keyword(s):  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Know How

Este artigo apresenta uma análise do emprego da gestão do conhecimento para criar, compartilhar e utilizar o know-how e a expertise da organização, contribuindo na elaboração de projetos de sistemas de informação. Nessa análise observamos que os projetos de sistemas de informação desenvolvidos, os quais foram pautados na gestão do conhecimento com a abordagem em pessoas, concluíram mais estruturados e em condições de proporcionar aos usuários decisões baseadas em dados e informações mais consistentes e consolidadas.  O engajamento da alta gerencia, é de extrema relevância no estabelecimento da metodologia de projetos, do Grupo Gestor e dos Grupos de Trabalho.

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