scholarly journals Frequency of Equine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis (EME) in Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 697-699 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo M.C. Moreira ◽  
Karen M. Cardoso ◽  
Ary E. Aboud-Dutra ◽  
Camile M. Ferrão ◽  
Gilberto S. Gazêta
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Immunofluorescence Assay ◽  
Ratio Test ◽  
Santa Catarina ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Metropolitan Regions ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Physiographic Regions ◽  
Janeiro State

From a cross-sectional observational study with convenience samples, 347 blood samples from horses were collected from different physiographic regions, as follows: Santa Catarina Plateau (Santa Catarina State - SC), Médio Paraíba do Sul (São Paulo State - SP and Rio de Janeiro State RJ), Mountainous and Metropolitan regions (Rio de Janeiro State - RJ). Samples were tested for the presence of antibodies (IgG) anti Neorickettsia risticii by indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). The frequency obtained in this study corroborates with the ones obtained in the U.S.A., which refers to endemic regions. Fisher's exact test showed significant differences in the number of positive animals between regions, indicating that the probability of an animal becoming infected varies depending on the area. The CI 95% revealed no association between infection and geopolitical space. Moreover, Odds ratio test showed differences of an animal getting infected in different regions. This event could be influenced by the type of treatment used in each area, as the seasonal frequency of injury or even potential vectors. Therefore, there are seropositive animals for N. risticii in the studied areas, suggesting that this agent may be circulating in those regions. Future studies mainly based on molecular analyzes are needed to confirm these serological findings.

scholarly journals Características sociodemográficas e clínicas de pacientes portadoras de cardiomiopatia periparto: contribuições para a enfermagem [Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of peripartum cardiomyopathy patients: contributions to nursing] [Características sociodemográficas y clínicas de pacientes portadoras de cardiomiopatía periparto: contribuciones a la enfermería]

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. e32033
Author(s):  
Tamires Grama dos Santos ◽  
Karla Biancha Silva de Andrade ◽  
Flávia Giron Camerini ◽  
Andrezza Serpa Franco ◽  
Ana Lúcia Cascardo Marins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Color ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Respiratory Pattern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Cardiac Intensive Care ◽  
Janeiro State

Objetivo: identificar as características clínicas e sociodemográficas das pacientes portadoras de cardiomiopatia periparto em unidade cardiointensiva de um hospital universitário no Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Método: estudo quantitativo, transversal, de análise documental em cinco prontuários, entre janeiro de 2014 a dezembro de 2016, obedecendo aos critérios preestabelecidos de inclusão e exclusão e iniciado após aprovação do Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa. Os dados foram coletados mediante um formulário próprio, tabulados em planilhas eletrônicas e analisados através de estatística descritiva simples. Resultados: houve predominância de idade entre 26-35 anos – 4 (80%), multíparas, etnia parda, internação para pós-operatório de parto cesárea – 4 (80%), internação inferior a 2 semanas 4 (80%). Dentre os problemas de enfermagem encontrados, estão o débito cardíaco diminuído e padrão respiratório ineficaz. Conclusão: divulgar as características sociodemográficas e clínicas dessa clientela pode ajudar a delimitar alguns problemas de enfermagem representativos nessa população.ABSTRACTObjective: to identify the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy in a cardiac intensive care unit of a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro State. Method: this quantitative, cross-sectional, documentary analysis studied five medical records, between January 2014 and December 2016, according to pre-established inclusion and exclusion criteria, after approval by the research ethics committee. Data were collected using a specific form, tabulated in electronic spreadsheets, and analyzed by simple descriptive statistics. Results: subjects were aged predominantly 26-35 years (4; 80%), multiparous, skin color brown, admitted for caesarean section postoperative care (4; 80%), and for less than 2 weeks (4; 80%). The nursing problems encountered included decreased cardiac output and ineffective respiratory pattern. Conclusion: disclosure of this clientele’s sociodemographic and clinical characteristics can help to delimit some representative nursing problems in this population.RESUMENObjetivo: identificar las características clínicas y sociodemográficas de las pacientes portadoras cardiomiopatía periparto en una unidad de cuidados intensivos coronarios de un hospital universitario en el Estado de Río de Janeiro. Método: estudio cuantitativo, transversal, de análisis documental en cinco historias clínicas, entre enero de 2014 y diciembre de 2016, obedeciendo a los criterios preestablecidos de inclusión y exclusión e iniciado tras la aprobación del Comité de Ética en Investigación. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de un formulario propio, tabulados en planillas electrónicas y analizados a través de estadística descriptiva simple Resultados: hubo predominancia de edad entre 26 y 35 años – 4 (80%), multíparas, etnia parda, internación para postoperatorio de parto cesárea - 4 (80%), internación inferior a 2 semanas – 4 (80%). Entre los problemas de enfermería encontrados, están el débito cardíaco disminuido y el patrón respiratorio ineficaz. Conclusión: divulgar las características sociodemográficas y clínicas de esa clientela puede ayudar a delimitar algunos problemas de enfermería representativos en esa población.

scholarly journals Working hours and health in nurses of public hospitals according to gender

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana da Costa Fernandes ◽  
Luciana Fernandes Portela ◽  
Rosane Härter Griep ◽  
Lúcia Rotenberg
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Reference Group ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Janeiro State

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To assess the association between weekly working hours and self-rated health of nurses in public hospitals in Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. METHODS A total of 3,229 nurses (82.7% of the eligible group) participated in this cross-sectional study, carried out between April 2010 and December 2011. The collection instrument consisted of a self-administered multidimensional questionnaire. The weekly working hours were calculated from a recall of the daily hours worked over seven consecutive days; this variable was categorized according to tertiles of distribution for men and women. The outcome of interest, self-rated health, was categorized into three levels: good (very good and good), regular, and poor (poor and very poor). The statistical analysis of the data included bivariate and multivariate analyses, having as reference group those with short working hours (first tertile). All the analyses were stratified by gender and elaborated using the program SPSS. RESULTS Among women, the group corresponding to the longest working week (more than 60.5 hours per week) were more likely to report regular self-rated health, compared with those with shorter working hours, after adjusting for confounding factors (OR = 1.30; 95%CI 1.02–1.67). Among men, those with average working hours (49.5–70.5 hours per week) were more than twice as likely to rate their health as regular (OR = 2.17; 95%CI 1.08–4.35) compared to those with shorter working hours (up to 49.5 hours). There was no significant association between long working hours and poor self-rated health. CONCLUSIONS The results point to the urgent need to promote interventions in the organization of work and appreciation of the nursing profession, in order to reduce the number of multiple jobs and thus contribute to mitigate potential effects on the health of workers and the quality of care in hospitals.

scholarly journals Epidemiological profile of farmworkers from the state of Rio de Janeiro

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 122-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riva Schumacker Brust ◽  
Luíza Pereira Maia de Oliveira ◽  
Aline Cerqueira Santos Santana da Silva ◽  
Isabel Cristina Ribeiro Regazzi ◽  
Gilberto Santos de Aguiar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Education ◽  
Regional Differences ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
The Family ◽  
Epidemiological Profile ◽  
The City ◽  
Janeiro State

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the epidemiological profile of farmworkers exposed to pesticides in the city of Casimiro de Abreu, Rio de Janeiro State. Method: cross-sectional study, conducted through a questionnaire. The collected data were typed in spreadsheet and processed in the R software. Results: the predominance of female participants, between 40 and 60 years old, married, with some elementary education was observed. Furthermore, the family labor and the production for their own consumption and trade prevail. Herbicide is the most widely used pesticide. Most informants present poisoning symptoms, as they do not use Personal Protective Equipment nor sunscreen. Breast cancer is the most frequent in families; among the participants, 31% had hypertension and 6.4% diabetes. Conclusion: a population vulnerable to environmental and occupational risks, specially the middle-aged group and women, sets up a profile marked by regional differences.

scholarly journals Impacto da COVID-19 sob o trabalho da enfermagem brasileira: aspectos epidemiológicos

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1.ESP) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vagner Ferreira do Nascimento ◽  
Mariano Martínez Espinosa ◽  
Manoel Carlos Neri da Silva ◽  
Neyson Pinheiro Freire ◽  
Ana Cláudia Pereira Terças-Trettel
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Santa Catarina ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Objetivo: Analisar aspectos epidemiológicos da infecção por COVID-19 nos profissionais de Enfermagem durante a emergência da pandemia no território brasileiro em 2020. Método: Estudo transversal, descritivo, quantitativo e retrospectivo, de profissionais de Enfermagem brasileiros com suspeita e/ou confirmação de infecção por COVID-19 nos meses de março e abril de 2020. Estatística descritiva foi conduzida para os dados sociodemográficos e inferenciais dos dados temporais por meio da modelagem de séries pelo modelo exponencial duplo. Resultados: Houve 8.399 suspeitos, sendo 1.750 confirmados laboratorialmente. A maioria dos profissionais são jovens, do sexo feminino, residentes em todos os Estados, com maior concentração em São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, Ceará, Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Pernambuco e Bahia. A atuação profissional predominou em ambiente hospitalar e a distribuição temporal dos casos e óbitos confirmados por COVID-19 apresentou comportamento exponencial. Conclusões: A sensibilização das equipes de Enfermagem quanto a notificação de irregularidades e de casos é um importante recurso para que haja a intensificação de medidas fiscalizatórias e adesão efetiva das medidas preventivas preconizadas, e consequentemente haverá preservação de vidas dos profissionais de Enfermagem e comunidades sob seus cuidados.Descritores: Epidemiologia; Pandemias; Infecções por Coronavírus; Enfermagem; Profissionais de Enfermagem.IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON BRAZILIAN NURSING WORK: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASPECTSObjective: To analyze the epidemiological aspects of COVID-19 infection in nursing professionals during the emergence of the pandemic in Brazil in 2020. Method: Cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative and retrospective study of Brazilian nursing professionals with suspected and/or confirmed infection by COVID-19 in the months of March and April 2020. Descriptive statistics was conducted for the sociodemographic and inferential data of the temporal data through the modeling of series by the double exponential model. Results: There were 8,399 suspects, 1,750 of which were laboratory confirmed. Most professionals are young, female, residing in all states, with a greater concentration in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, Ceará, Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Pernambuco and Bahia. Professional performance predominated in the hospital environment and the temporal distribution of cases and deaths confirmed by COVID-19 showed exponential behavior. Conclusions: The awareness of nursing teams regarding the notification of irregularities and cases is an important resource for the intensification of inspection measures and effective adherence to the recommended preventive measures, and consequently there will be preservation of the lives of nursing professionals and communities under their care.Descriptors: Epidemiology; Pandemics; Coronavirus Infections; Nursing; Nursing professionals. IMPACTO DA COVID-19 EN EL TRABAJO DE ENFERMERÍA BRASILEÑO: ASPECTOS EPIDEMIOLÓGICOSObjetivo: analizar los aspectos epidemiológicos de la infección por COVID-19 en profesionales de enfermería durante el surgimiento de la pandemia en Brasil en 2020. Metodo: estudio transversal, descriptivo, cuantitativo y retrospectivo de profesionales de enfermería brasileños con infección sospechada y/o confirmada por COVID-19 en los meses de marzo y abril de 2020. Se realizó estadística descriptiva para los datos sociodemográficos e inferenciales de los datos temporales a través del modelado de series por el modelo exponencial doble. Resultados: Hubo 8.399 sospechosos, 1.750 de los cuales fueron confirmados por laboratorio. La mayoría de los profesionales son jóvenes, mujeres, residentes en todos los estados, con una mayor concentración en São Paulo, Río de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, Ceará, Río Grande del Sur, Minas Gerais, Pernambuco y Bahía. El desempeño profesional predominó en el ambiente hospitalario y la distribución temporal de casos y muertes confirmados por COVID-19 mostró un comportamiento exponencial. Conclusiones: La conciencia de los equipos de enfermería sobre la notificación de irregularidades y casos es un recurso importante para la intensificación de las medidas de inspección y el cumplimiento efectivo de las medidas preventivas recomendadas, y en consecuencia se preservará la vida de los profesionales de enfermería y las comunidades bajo su cuidado. Descriptores: Epidemiología; Pandemias; Infecciones por Coronavirus; Enfermería; Profesionales de enfermería.

scholarly journals Systematics and biogeography of the genus Phalloceros Eigenmann, 1907 (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae: Poeciliinae), with the description of twenty-one new species

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Henrique Franco Lucinda
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Santa Catarina ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Espirito Santo ◽  
One New Species ◽  
Janeiro State

The genus Phalloceros is revised. Phalloceros caudimaculatus (Hensel, 1868) and twenty-one new species are recognized in Phalloceros. The species and their distributions are: P. alessandrae, small coastal drainages of the Paraná State; P. anisophallos, small coastal drainages of the Rio de Janeiro State; P. aspilos, rio Parati-Mirim, Rio de Janeiro; P. buckupi, small coastal drainages of the Paraná State; P. caudimaculatus (Hensel, 1868), laguna dos Patos system, lower rio Uruguay, drainages of rio Tramandaí, rio Mampituba and coastal drainages of Uruguay and Argentina; P. elachistos, rio Doce drainage and small coastal drainages of the Espírito Santo State; P. enneaktinos, córrego da Toca do Boi, Rio de Janeiro; P. harpagos, rio Paraná-Paraguai basin and coastal drainages from Espírito Santo to Santa Catarina States; P. heptaktinos, rio Jacuí drainage; P. leptokeras, middle portions of rio Paraíba do Sul drainage; P. leticiae, upper rio Araguaia; P. lucenorum, rio Juquiá drainage; P. malabarbai, coastal drainage of the Santa Catarina State; P. megapolos, drainages of rio São João, rio Cubatão (North) and small adjacent drainages of the Paraná State; P. mikrommatos, rio João de Tiba basin, a coastal drainage of the Bahia State; P. ocellatus, coastal drainages of the Bahia and Espírito Santo States; P. pellos, small coastal drainages of the Paraná State; P. reisi, headwaters of rio Tietê, rio Paraíba do Sul, rio Ribeira de Iguape, and small coastal drainages of the São Paulo State; P. spiloura, coastal drainages of the Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina States; P. titthos, coastal drainages of the Paraná State; P. tupinamba, rio Itamambuca and rio Macacu drainages, small coastal drainages of the São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro States, and P. uai, rio São Francisco basin. A lectotype for Girardinus caudimaculatus is designated. Diagnoses of intrageneric clades of Phalloceros are provided. Diagnoses and descriptions of distributions are provided for each species as well as a key for identification. Phylogenetic and biogeographical features of Phalloceros are discussed.

Systematic revision and cladistic analysis of the Brazilian subfamily Sodreaninae (Opiliones:Gonyleptidae)

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Pinto-da-Rocha ◽  
Cibele Bragagnolo
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Cladistic Analysis ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Atlantic Rainforest ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Santa Catarina ◽  
Serra Do Mar ◽  
Paulo State ◽  
São Paulo State ◽  
Janeiro State

Sodreaninae is reviewed and all ten species are combined under its type genus, Sodreana Mello-Leitão, 1922, according to a cladistic analysis of morphological characters, which revealed a pectinate pattern of clades. The subfamily is endemic to the Brazilian Atlantic rainforest from Santa Catarina state to Rio de Janeiro state. Sodreana is herein considered a senior synonym of Stygnobates Mello-Leitão, 1927, Zortalia Mello-Leitão, 1936, Gertia B. Soares & H. Soares, 1946 and Annampheres H. Soares, 1979. The following new combinations are proposed: Sodreana barbiellinii (Mello-Leitão, 1927), Sodreana hatschbachi (B. Soares & H. Soares, 1946), Sodreana inscripta (Mello-Leitão, 1939), Sodreana leprevosti (B. Soares & H. Soares, 1947b), Sodreana bicalcarata (Mello-Leitão, 1936). Sodreana granulata (Mello-Leitão, 1937) is revalidated from the synonymy of Sodreana sodreana Mello-Leitão, 1922. Three new species are described: Sodreana glaucoi from Ilhabela and Boraceia, São Paulo state; S. curupira from Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos, Rio de Janeiro state, and S. caipora from Ubatuba, São Paulo state. Sodreaninae species are restricted to forested areas and most occur in the southern part of the coastal Atlantic rainforest, one species occurs in interior Atlantic rainforest. The biogeographical analysis (Brooks Parsimony Analysis) resulted in a single and fully resolved most parsimonious tree with three main: components: northern (Bahia and Serra do Espinhaço), southern (Santa Catarina, Paraná, Serra do Mar of São Paulo), and central (Espírito Santo, Serra da Bocaina, southern state of Rio de Janeiro, Serra dos Órgãos, Serra da Mantiqueira, Serra do Mar of São Paulo).

scholarly journals Prevalência da Síndrome de Burnout entre trabalhadores hidroviários [Prevalence of Burnout Syndrome among waterway workers] [Prevalencia de la Síndrome de Burnout entre trabajadores por vía navegable]

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. e26131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Luiz Lima da Silva ◽  
Ândrea Cardoso de Souza ◽  
Rafael Da Silva Soares ◽  
Enéas Rangel Teixeira ◽  
Felipe Dos Santos Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Work Organization ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospital Research ◽  
Janeiro State

Objetivo: descrever a prevalência da suspeição de Síndrome de Burnout entre os trabalhadores, analisando possíveis fatores associados. Método: estudo observacional transversal. Os participantes da pesquisa foram 430 funcionários de empresa de transporte hidroviário, no Estado do Rio de Janeiro. O maslach burnout inventory foi utilizado para a avaliação do Burnout tendo sua prevalência observada, segundo critérios de Grunfeld e colaboradores. A pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa do Hospital Universitário Antônio Pedro, CAAE55109216.4.0000.5240. Resultados: a prevalência de suspeição de Síndrome de Burnout foi observada em 336 (78,1%), valor expressivo. Conclusão: pôde-se constatar que a síndrome se apresenta como possível complicação, relacionada à organização do trabalho, que independente de diversas variáveis investigadas, demonstrou-se presente.ABSTRACTObjective: to describe the prevalence of suspected Burnout Syndrome among workers, and to analyze possible associated factors. Method: the subjects of this cross-sectional observational study were 430 employees of a water transport company in Rio de Janeiro state. Burnout was identified using the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and its prevalence measured on the criteria of Grunfeld et al. The study was approved by the Antônio Pedro University Hospital research ethics committee (CAAE55109216.4.0000.5240). Results: suspected Burnout Syndrome was observed in 336 workers (78.1% prevalence), which is a considerable value. Conclusion: the syndrome was observed to present as a possible complication of work organization, independently of several study variables present.RESUMENObjetivo: describir la prevalencia de sospecha de Síndrome de Burnout entre los trabajadores, el analizando posibles factores asociados. Método: estudio transversal observacional. Los participantes de la investigación fueron 430 empleados de la empresa de transporte por vía navegable, en el estado de Río de Janeiro. Se utilizó el Maslach Burnout Inventory para la evaluación de Burnout, y su prevalencia fue observada de acuerdo con los criterios de Grunfeld y cols. La investigación fue aprobada por el Comité de Ética en Investigación del Hospital Universitario Antônio Pedro, CAAE55109216.4.0000.5240. Resultados: se observó la prevalencia de sospecha de Síndrome de Burnout en 336 (78,1%), valor expresivo. Conclusión: se pudo observar que el síndrome se presenta como posible complicación relacionada con la organización del trabajo que, independiente de diversas variables investigadas, demostró estar presente.

scholarly journals Sporotrichoid leishmaniasis: a cross-sectional clinical, epidemiological and laboratory study in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Livia Martins Veloso de Carvalho ◽  
Maria Inês Fernandes Pimentel ◽  
Fátima Conceição-Silva ◽  
Érica de Camargo Ferreira e Vasconcellos ◽  
Cláudia Maria Valete-Rosalino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Study ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Janeiro State

scholarly journals Birds, montane forest, state of Rio de Janeiro, Southeastern Brazil

Check List ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 289
Author(s):  
Maria Alice S. Alves ◽  
Clinton N. Jenkins ◽  
Stuart L. Pimm ◽  
Alline Storni ◽  
Marcos A. Raposo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Montane Forest ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Vulnerable Species ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Baseline Knowledge ◽  
Janeiro State

Field surveys in montane Atlantic forest of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, provided a list of 82 bird species in four sites visited. Our protocol relied on standardized use of mist nets and observations. The birds recorded include 40 Atlantic forest endemics, three globally and two nationally Vulnerable species, and two regionally Endangered species. Data on species elevation are included and discussed. This work enhances baseline knowledge of these species to assist future studies in these poorly understood, but biologically important areas.

scholarly journals Hepatitis A seroprevalence in public school children in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, prior to the introduction of the hepatitis A universal childhood vaccination

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charbell Miguel Kury ◽  
Marcelo Alves Pinto ◽  
Jaquelline Pereira da Silva ◽  
Oswaldo Gonçalves Cruz ◽  
Claudia Lamarca Vitral
Keyword(s):  
Skin Color ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Hepatitis A ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Hepatitis A Virus ◽  
Childhood Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
White Skin ◽  
Total Prevalence ◽  
Janeiro State

Abstract: This cross-sectional study was carried out between August 2011 and July 2012 in the city of Campos dos Goytacazes in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. Dried blood spot samples were collected on filter paper from 919 individuals between the ages of 1 and 19 and were tested for antibodies against the hepatitis A virus (anti-HAV). The total prevalence was 20.7%, while 94.7% of children under the age of 5 were found to be susceptible to HAV infection. The prevalence of anti-HAV increased with age, reaching 33.3% among individuals aged between 15 and 19, thereby indicating that this municipality has a low level of endemicity for hepatitis A. Age, non-white skin color, accustomed to swimming in the river and more than five people living at home were the factors that were associated with an increase in the chance of a positive anti-HAV result. Mother's education level (secondary or tertiary) was considered a protective factor for HAV infection. The data obtained showed that a large proportion of the children from Campos dos Goytacazes were at risk of HAV infection, which should be minimized with the introduction of the vaccination program against hepatitis A that was launched in the municipality in 2011.

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