scholarly journals Factors associated with alcohol intake and alcohol abuse among women in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 1449-1459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ísis Eloah Machado ◽  
Francisco Carlos Félix Lana ◽  
Mariana Santos Felisbino-Mendes ◽  
Deborah Carvalho Malta
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
Belo Horizonte

The main objective of this cross-sectional study was to analyze factors associated with alcohol consumption among adult women living in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, in 2011. Data for Belo Horizonte were obtained from the VIGITEL system (Telephone-Based Surveillance of Risk and Protective Factors for Chronic Diseases). Alcohol use was defined as self-reported intake of at least one dose in the previous 30 days; alcohol abuse was defined as four or more doses on at least one occasion during the same period. Polytomous logistic regression was used to evaluate factors associated with alcohol use and abuse. Alcohol use was more prevalent among women 25 to 34 years of age. Alcohol abuse was associated with age, schooling, health status, and smoking. The results suggest the need for policies to prevent alcohol abuse among women, especially targeting those who are younger, single, smokers, and with more education.

scholarly journals Factors associated with alcohol intake and alcohol abuse among women in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 1449-1459
Author(s):  
Ísis Eloah Machado ◽  
Francisco Carlos Félix Lana ◽  
Mariana Santos Felisbino-Mendes ◽  
Deborah Carvalho Malta
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
Belo Horizonte

scholarly journals Factors associated with tetanus vaccination in pregnant women living in Minas Gerais State, Brazil: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 100203
Author(s):  
Ana Paula V FARIA ◽  
Thales.P.R. da SILVA ◽  
Ed Wilson R VIEIRA ◽  
Sheila.A.F. LACHTIM ◽  
Edna M. REZENDE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
Tetanus Vaccination

scholarly journals Distribution of dental schools in Minas Gerais state, Brazil, 2016

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-70
Author(s):  
Emilio Prado da Fonseca ◽  
Suelen Garcia Oliveira da Fonseca
Keyword(s):  
Private Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Socioeconomic Indicators ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Metropolitan Regions ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
Object Of Study ◽  
Dental Schools

Introduction: The geographical distribution of dentistry schools has been the object of study in Brazil and in other parts of the world. Aim: To analyze the distribution of dentistry schools in Minas Gerais state in 2016. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study. The analysis of the courses distribution was carried out by regions and cities and categorized by public or private schools. All the institutions addresses were geocoded and mapped to illustrate the spatial distribution of dental courses across Minas Gerais state. Results: In Minas Gerais were found 30 Dentistry schools that 23 (76.66%) were private and 7 (23.34%) public. The largest number of schools were located in metropolitan regions with better socioeconomic indicators The number of annual vacancies the dentistry courses offered the 2.911 vacancies in the Minas Gerais state that 2.310 are in private schools and 601 in public courses.Conclusion: The distribution of courses were irregular and concentrated in regions with better socioeconomic conditions.

scholarly journals Factors associated with alexithymia among the Lebanese population: results of a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahar Obeid ◽  
Marwan Akel ◽  
Chadia Haddad ◽  
Kassandra Fares ◽  
Hala Sacre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Emotional Work ◽  
Lebanese Population

Abstract Background To our knowledge, no research project on alexithymia has been conducted in Lebanon. The objective of this study was to assess risk factors associated with alexithymia in a representative sample of the Lebanese population. Methods This is a cross-sectional study, conducted between November 2017 and March 2018, which enrolled 789 participants from al districts of Lebanon. The Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) was used to measure alexithymia, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test to assess alcohol use, drinking patterns, and alcohol-related issues, the Rosenberg self-esteem scale to evaluate self-worth, the Hamilton depression rating scale and Hamilton Anxiety Scale to screen for depression and anxiety respectively, the Three-Dimensional Work Fatigue Inventory to measure physical, mental and emotional work fatigue respectively, the Columbia–Suicide Severity Rating Scale to evaluate suicidal ideation and behavior, the Perceived Stress Scale to measure stress, the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale to help identify a social anxiety disorder and the Quick Emotional Intelligence Self-Assessment to measure emotional intelligence. Results The results showed that 395 (50.4%) were not alexithymic, 226 (28.8%) were possible alexithymic, whereas 163 (20.8%) were alexithymic according to established clinical cutoffs. Stress (Beta = 0.456), emotional exhaustion (Beta = 0.249), the AUDIT score (Beta = 0.225) and anxiety (Beta = 0.096) were associated with higher alexithymia, whereas low emotional work fatigue (Beta = −0.114) and being married (Beta = −1.933) were associated with lower alexithymia. People in distress (Beta = 7.33) was associated with higher alexithymia scores, whereas people with high wellbeing (Beta = −2.18), an intermediate (Beta = −2.90) and a high (Beta = −2.71) family monthly income were associated with lower alexithymia compared to a low one. Conclusion Alexithymia appears to be influenced by many factors, including stress, anxiety, and burnout. To reduce its prevalence, it is important that health professionals educate the public about these factors. Further studies on a larger scale are needed to confirm our findings.

scholarly journals Computerization of primary health care: the manager as a change agent

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarcísio Laerte Gontijo ◽  
Paola Karol Martins Lima ◽  
Eliete Albano de Azevedo Guimarães ◽  
Valéria Conceição de Oliveira ◽  
Humberto Ferreira de Oliveira Quites ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Software Systems ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Technological Infrastructure ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Primary Care Professionals

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze factors associated with the implementation of software systems of the e-SUS Primary Care strategy in municipalities of Minas Gerais. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted with municipal managers of the e-SUS Primary Care strategy. A sample of cities stratified according to population size was selected. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyzes were performed to identify factors associated with the implementation of the systems. Results: In 49.1% (95%CI: 39.5-58.8) of the municipalities investigated, some of the e-SUS Primary Care systems were implemented. Time working as a strategy manager (OR: 3.03) and training for Primary Care professionals in the municipality (OR: 2.28) were associated with the implementation of the systems. Conclusion: The presence of a trained manager leading the implementation process impacted the implementation of the e-SUS AB strategy software systems in the municipalities of Minas Gerais. It is also essential to highlight the need to improve the technological infrastructure for the computerization of Primary Care.

scholarly journals Patterns of non-medical use of methylphenidate among 5th and 6th year students in a medical school in southern Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo da Rosa Silveira ◽  
Betina Lejderman ◽  
Pedro Eugênio Mazzucchi Santana Ferreira ◽  
Gibsi Maria Possapp da Rocha
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hazardous Alcohol Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Indication ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Hazardous Alcohol ◽  
Audit Score

Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of methylphenidate (MPH) use among 5th and 6th year medical students, to discriminate MPH use with and without medical indication, and to correlate MPH use with alcohol intake. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study in which medical students were invited to answer a questionnaire to evaluate academic and socioeconomic status, MPH use patterns, and attitudes towards neuroenhancing drugs. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) was used to assess alcohol intake; a score ≥ 8 suggests potentially hazardous alcohol use. Results: Fifty-two participants (34.2%) had already used MPH, of which 35 (23.02%) had used it without medical indication. The number of 6th year students who had used MPH was more than twice higher than that of their 5th year counterparts (32.89 vs. 13.15%, respectively; p = 0.004). Also, 43.6% (p = 0.031) of the users of MPH had an AUDIT score ≥ 8; 33.3% (p = 0.029) of non-medical users of MPH had an AUDIT score ≥ 8. Conclusions: In this study, the use of MPH without medical indication was prevalent. Our findings also confirmed the association between non-medical use of MPH and potentially hazardous alcohol use.

Biochemical and genetic markers in patients with alcohol dependence and affective disorders and their correlation with alcohol intake

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S19-S20
Author(s):  
U. Preuss ◽  
F. Wurst
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Dependence ◽  
Affective Disorders ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Bipolar Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Emergency Rooms ◽  
Higher Alcohol ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Alcohol Dependent

Rates of comorbid affective disorders in alcohol-dependent individuals are significant. Biomarkers of alcohol use may support the diagnosis of high and frequent alcohol use in these individuals. The aim of these analyses of the WHO-ISBRA Study on State and Trait Markers of Alcohol Use and Dependence is to compare biomarkers of alcohol use across individuals with and without comorbid alcohol dependence and affective disorders. Significantly, higher values of these biomarkers are hypothesized in individuals with comorbid disorders compared to alcohol dependence only. Assessment of Alcohol dependence and comorbid depression and bipolar disorders were conducted using an adapted version of the Alcohol Use Disorder and Associated Disabilities Interview Schedule (AUDADIS). Altogether, n = 1863 individuals were included into the analyses, of whom n = 299 had a lifetime history of depression and n = 20 a bipolar disorder. Clinical characteristics like mean alcohol intake last month and biomarkers including ASAT, GGT, CDT, 5-HTOL/5-HIAA ratio and MAO-Activity were included into the analyses. Results indicate that AD only subjects had higher measures of all biomarkers compared to comorbid bipolar and depression subjects, while the latter had a higher alcohol intake during last month.Since this is a cross-sectional study, conducted in emergency rooms of several countries, this allegedly divergent result in alcohol intake in comorbid subjects compared to higher biomarkers in AD only subjects may indicate that drinking is more frequent in alcohol-dependent individuals while bipolar and depressed subjects may have more episodic pattern of alcohol intake. The latter may lead to shorter periods of intake compared to the chronic and frequent use of this substance in alcohol-dependent individuals and higher biomarkers of alcohol use.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Conhecimento de enfermeiros em relação a sepse: estudo transversal

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (34) ◽  
pp. 160-167
Author(s):  
André Luiz Silva Alvim ◽  
Arley Lucas de Souza Nunes ◽  
Lucas Rafael de Jesus Alves ◽  
Michelle Bárbara Silva ◽  
Rafaela Tamara Rocha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Formation Time ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Current Position ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Training Time ◽  
Belo Horizonte

Analisar o conhecimento de enfermeiros em relação a sepse e as novas atualizações do consenso Sepsis-3. Estudo transversal realizado com 123 enfermeiros de um hospital geral localizado na região de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Foi aplicado um questionário estruturado com 10 questões de múltipla escolha. Analisou-se dados por meio de estatística descritiva, teste qui-quadrado e regressão logística múltipla. A idade dos participantes variou de 23 a 54 anos, com média de 34 (±7,4). A maioria era do sexo feminino (68,3%) com tempo de formação igual ou superior a 5 anos (50,4%). O tempo de formação (p=0,011) e período no cargo atual (p=0,006) foram associados ao conhecimento satisfatório em relação a Sepse. Conclui-se que o tempo de formação e o período no cargo atual tiveram relação com o conhecimento satisfatório, no entanto, os resultados precisam ser interpretados com cautela entre os participantes deste estudo.Descritores: Sepse, Qualidade da Assistência à Saúde, Sinais e Sintomas, Equipe de Enfermagem. Knowledge of nurses in relation to sepsis: a cross-section studyAbstract: To analyze the knowledge of nurses regarding sepsis and the new updates to the Sepsis-3 consensus. Cross-sectional study carried out with 123 nurses from a general hospital located in the region of Belo Horizont located in Minas Gerais, Brazil. A structured questionnaire with 10 multiple-choice questions was applied. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test and multiple logistic regression. The age of the participants ranged from 23 to 54 years, with an average of 34 (± 7.4). The majority were female (68.3%) with training time equal to or greater than 5 years (50.4%). Formation time (p=0.011) and period in current position (p=0.006) were associated with satisfactory knowledge in relation to Sepsis. The conclusion showed that formation time and the period in the current position were related to satisfactory knowledge, however, the results need to be interpreted with caution among the participants of this study.Descriptors: Sepsis, Quality of Health Care, Signs and Symptoms, Nursing Team. Conocimiento de enfermeras en relación con sepsis: un estudio transversalResumen: Analizar el conocimiento de las enfermeras sobre la sepsis y las nuevas actualizaciones del consenso Sepsis-3. Estudio transversal realizado con 123 enfermeras de un hospital general ubicado en la región de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Se aplicó un cuestionario estructurado con 10 preguntas de opción múltiple. Los datos se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva, prueba de ji cuadrado y regresión logística múltiple. La edad de los participantes osciló entre 23 y 54 años, con un promedio de 34 (±7,4). La mayoría eran mujeres (68.3%) con un tiempo de entrenamiento igual o mayor a 5 años (50.4%). El tiempo de entrenamiento (p=0,011) y el período en la posición actual (p=0,006) se asociaron con un conocimiento satisfactorio en relación con la sepsis. La conclusión mostro que el tiempo transcurrido desde la graduación y el período en el puesto actual se relacionaron con un conocimiento satisfactorio, sin embargo, los resultados deben interpretarse con cautela entre los participantes de este estudio.Descriptores: Sepsis, Calidad de la Atención de Salud, Signos y Síntomas, Grupo de Enfermería.

scholarly journals Perfil clínico-epidemiológico dos pacientes em pós-operatório de artroplastia em um hospital do sul de Minas Gerais / Epidemiological clinical profile of patients in arthroplasty postoperative period in a hospital south of Minas Gerais

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 14-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Verônica dos Santos Rezende ◽  
Paulo José Oliveira Cortez
Keyword(s):  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
Hip And Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

Introdução: Conhecer a epidemiologia das artroplastias contribui para uma melhor assistência ao paciente, proporcionando medidas corretivas e preventivas das possíveis complicações. Objetivos: Traçar o perfil clínico-epidemiológico dos pacientes em pós-operatório (PO) de artroplastia em um Hospital do Sul de Minas Gerais. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo observacional, retrospectivo e transversal a partir da análise de prontuários e exames complementares de pacientes submetidos à artroplastia de quadril e joelho no Hospital Escola da Faculdade de Medicina de Itajubá (HE/FMIt). Resultados: Houve prevalência do gênero feminino; a idade média foi de 69,1 anos; 93,6% eram brancos; 49,4% eram casados; 92,0% eram católicos. Em relação à artroplastia de quadril e joelho, respectivamente, 48,4% tiveram fratura de fêmur e 73,3% artrose; 83,4% foram submetidos à artroplastia total de quadril e 100,0% à artroplastia total de joelho; 82,2% e 100,0% utilizaram prótese cimentada; 91,1% internados de 5 a 10 dias e 86,7% internados de 1 a 5 dias; 42,7% negaram comorbidades e 66,7% tinham hipertensão arterial; 46,5% e 60,0% relataram dor, 5,1% apresentaram luxação e 80,0% sem complicações. Destaca-se que 100,0% dos pacientes não foram encaminhados à fisioterapia. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a organização e sistematização de dados são fundamentais para a promoção da segurança do paciente, prevenindo suas complicações e aumentando a sua qualidade de vida.Palavras-Chave: Perfil epidemiológico; Ortopedia; Artroplastia de quadril; Artroplastia de joelhoIntroduction: To know the epidemiology of arthroplasties is a way to contribute to better patient care, by providing corrective and preventive measures of possible complications. Aims: To describe the clinical-epidemiological profile of patients in the postoperative period (PO) of arthroplasty in a Hospital in the South of Minas Gerais State. Methods: An observational, retrospective and cross-sectional study was carried out and it was based on the analysis of charts and complementary exams of patients who underwent hip and knee arthroplasty at the School Hospital of the Medical School of Itajubá (HE/FMIt). Results: There was a prevalence of female gender; mean age was 69.1 years of age; 93.6% of the patients were Caucasian; 49.4% were married; 92.0% were catholic. Concerning hip and knee arthroplasty, 48.4% had a femur fracture and 73.3% had arthrosis; 83.4% underwent total hip arthroplasty and 100.0% underwent total knee arthroplasty; 82.2% and 100.0% used cemented prosthesis; 91.1% were hospitalized for 5 to 10 days and 86.7% hospitalized for 1 to 5 days; 42.7% denied comorbidities and 66.7% had arterial hypertension; 46.5% and 60.0% reported pain; 59.0% presented pain dislocation and 80.0% had no complications. It is highlighted that 100.0% of patients were not referred to physical therapy. Conclusion: It is concluded that the organization and systematization of data are fundamental for the promotion of patient safety, preventing complications and increasing their quality of life.Keywords: Epidemiological profile; Orthopedics; Hip arthroplasty; Knee arthroplasty

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