scholarly journals Frequency of geohelminths in public squares in Pelotas, RS, Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 175-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Micaele Quintana de Moura ◽  
Sabrina Jeske ◽  
Juliana Nunes Vieira ◽  
Tiago Gallina Corrêa ◽  
Maria Elisabeth Aires Berne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Soil Contamination ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Contamination Rate ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Sodium Dichromate ◽  
Public Areas

The frequency of parasitic contamination of public areas in the municipality of Pelotas, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, was studied between June 2010 and May 2011, when soil samples were collected from eight city squares. Out of 400 samples submitted to centrifugal floatation technique in solution of sodium dichromate with density of 1.35, 176 (44%) proved positive for at least one parasite; 29 (16.5%) samples were multi-infested. The results showed that there was a significant soil contamination rate in all the parks included in the study. The positivity rate was higher for hookworms eggs (13.5%) andToxocara eggs (8.8%);Trichuris, Ascaris andCapillaria eggs were also detected. This study shows the risks to which the population is exposed in relation to zoonotic geohelminths, and suggests that sanitation and health education measures should be implemented in the municipality.

scholarly journals The Study of Soil Contamination by Toxocara spp. Eggs in Different Areas of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Southwest Iran

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 177-181
Author(s):  
Giti Shirvani ◽  
Rahman Abdizadeh ◽  
Koroush Manouchehri Naeini ◽  
Seifollah Mortezaei ◽  
Mina Khaksar
Keyword(s):  
Soil Contamination ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Contamination Rate ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Public Areas ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

Background and aims: Toxocariasis caused by the larvae of Toxocara spp. is a zoonotic infection with global distribution that is considered an important health problem in the humans. The soil is regarded as the main source of the transmission of Toxocara infection to susceptible hosts. This study investigated the existence of Toxocara spp. ova in rural and urban public areas of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. Methods: A total of 180 soil samples were randomly collected from 74 public places from urban and rural areas of nine counties of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province during May to September, 2017. The samples were examined for Toxocara spp. eggs by the modified sucrose flotation method. Results: The contamination rate of the soil samples with Toxocara spp. ova varied within 0%-18.1% in different counties. Overall, 9 (5%) out of 180 examined soil samples were found positive for Toxocara spp. ova. Of nine investigated districts, Toxocara spp. ova were observed in four counties and the highest rate of soil contamination was found in Farsan county with 18.1%. Finally, the prevalence of Toxocara spp. eggs was more in the rural areas (6.7%) compared to the urban ones (3.3%). Conclusion: This study was the first investigation regarding the contamination of Toxocara spp. eggs in the soil of public places in rural and urban areas of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. According to the results, the rate of soil contamination in this region was lower compared with the other parts of Iran. Therefore, a further study is required to determine factors that may be involved in the distribution of Toxocara spp. in different areas of this province.

HEALTH EDUCATION AS A STRATEGY FOR HEALTHY SEXUALITY

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 529-536
Author(s):  
Rosane Teresinha Fontana ◽  
Antônio Vanderlei Dos Santos ◽  
Zaléia Prado De Brum
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Healthy Sexuality

Objetivo: Relatar uma atividade que teve o intuito de promover a saúde do adolescente, estimulando a adoção de medidas preventivas de autocuidado em relação à sexualidade e seus aspectos intrínsecos. Método: Trata-se de um relato de experiência de uma atividade realizada junto a 26 adolescentes em situação de vulnerabilidade múltipla, residentes de uma comunidade terapêutica para usuários de substâncias psicoativas de um município do interior do Rio Grande do Sul em 2010. Resultados: Introduziu-se o tema sob uma dinâmica de formar uma flor a partir da pergunta “sexualidade é” e assim sucessivamente, abordando-se temas relativos à sexualidade. Considerações Finais: É possível educação para a saúde a partir da dialogicidade, do lúdico, da livre expressão, que contribua para a construção do conhecimento pela conversação, pelo respeito às idéias e saberes, no qual o educador e o educando assumem papel ativo no processo de aprendizagem. Descritores: Educação em saúde, Sexualidade, Adolescente  

scholarly journals Presence of eggs of Toxocara spp. and hookworms in a student environment in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiago Gallina ◽  
Maria Antonieta Machado Pereira da Silva ◽  
Luciana Laitano Dias de Castro ◽  
Emília Welter Wendt ◽  
Marcos Marreiro Villela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Contamination ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Zoonotic Infection ◽  
Nematode Eggs

Environmental contamination by parasite forms was studied on a university campus in the municipality of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul. Soil samples were analyzed using the modified Caldwell & Caldwell technique to identify parasite forms. Nematode eggs were detected in 62% of the samples. Among the parasites detected, eggs of Toxocara spp. and Ancylostomatidae were the most prevalent parasites in the studied area throughout the study period. The results demonstrated that there is significant environmental contamination, thereby representing a risk of zoonotic infection for humans frequenting the study area.

scholarly journals The perceptions of vascular dysfunction bearing patients with regards to health education as an autonomy instrument / Percepção do usuário com alteração vascular sobre a educação em saúde como instrumento de autonomia

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Sofia Hardman Côrtes Quintela ◽  
Pâmela Guimarães Siqueira ◽  
Fabianne Banderó Höffling ◽  
Bruna Hirano Imbriani ◽  
Marta De Vargas Romero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Vascular Dysfunction ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul

Objetivo: analisar como o usuário com alteração vascular percebe a Educação em saúde no processo de autonomia do cuidado. Métodos: pesquisa descritiva exploratória de abordagem qualitativa realizada com 12 usuários com alteração vascular que estavam em atendimento em um ambulatório multiprofissional vascular de um hospital universitário do interior do Rio Grande do Sul. Os dados foram coletados entre agosto e novembro de 2016 por meio de entrevista semiestruturada. Os mesmos foram transcritos e analisados por intermédio da Análise Temática proposta por Minayo. Resultados: surgiram duas categorias: Atendimento que transmite confiança e (Co) Responsabilização dos usuários e familiares no processo de cuidar. Conclusão: o usuário com alteração vascular percebe que as ações educativas em saúde auxiliam no processo de autonomia do cuidado. A horizontalidade e as práticas dialógicas são importantes para o empoderamento e corresponsabilização.

The perceptions of vascular dysfunction bearing patients with regards to health education as an autonomy instrument / Percepção do usuário com alteração vascular sobre a educação em saúde como instrumento de autonomia

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Sofia Hardman Côrtes Quintela ◽  
Pâmela Guimarães Siqueira ◽  
Fabianne Banderó Höffling ◽  
Bruna Hirano Imbriani ◽  
Marta de Vargas Romero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Vascular Dysfunction ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul

Objetivo: analisar como o usuário com alteração vascular percebe a Educação em saúde no processo de autonomia do cuidado. Métodos: pesquisa descritiva exploratória de abordagem qualitativa realizada com 12 usuários com alteração vascular que estavam em atendimento em um ambulatório multiprofissional vascular de um hospital universitário do interior do Rio Grande do Sul. Os dados foram coletados entre agosto e novembro de 2016 por meio de entrevista semiestruturada. Os mesmos foram transcritos e analisados por intermédio da Análise Temática proposta por Minayo. Resultados: surgiram duas categorias: Atendimento que transmite confiança e (Co) Responsabilização dos usuários e familiares no processo de cuidar. Conclusão: o usuário com alteração vascular percebe que as ações educativas em saúde auxiliam no processo de autonomia do cuidado. A horizontalidade e as práticas dialógicas são importantes para o empoderamento e corresponsabilização.

scholarly journals Frequency of soil contamination by Toxocara canis eggs in the south region of São Paulo municipality (SP, Brazil) in a 18 month period

2006 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 317-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maisa Leite de Queiroz ◽  
Marcelo Simonsen ◽  
Maria Aparecida Paschoalotti ◽  
Pedro Paulo Chieffi
Keyword(s):  
Soil Contamination ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Human Infection ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Larva Migrans ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
The South ◽  
Sodium Dichromate ◽  
Public Places

Soil contamination by embryonic eggs of Toxocara canis is the main source of human infection by this ascarid larvae resulting, sometimes, in the occurrence of visceral larva migrans syndrome. The objective of the present research is to determine the frequency of T. canis eggs in soil samples monthly collected in nine public places, located at the South Region of São Paulo municipality in a 18-month period, from February 2004 to July 2005. The soil samples collected were treated with a 30% antiformine solution and with a sodium dichromate solution (d = 1.40) and microscopic slides were prepared and examined under light microscopy for searching T. canis eggs. Two peaks of higher frequency had been found, one in February - May 2004 and the other in April - July 2005.

scholarly journals Environmental contamination by parasitic forms in a socially vulnerable community in southern Rio Grande do Sul state: a serious public health problem

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. e132007
Author(s):  
Gabriela De Almeida Capella ◽  
Natália Berne Pinto ◽  
Soliane Carra Perera ◽  
Claudia Giordani ◽  
Micaele Quintana de Moura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Environmental Contamination ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Sodium Dichromate ◽  
Vulnerable Community

vulnerability. The fact that these people share the environment with animals promotes the establishment of zoonotic parasitic infections, as well as the resultant parasitic cycles. Thus, parasites present in the environment must be identified, so that control measures can be recommended. In this context, this study’s objective was to evaluate environmental contamination by parasitic forms in a socially vulnerable community in southern Rio Grande do Sul. A total of 100 soil samples collected from the community were processed by a sodium dichromate centrifuge-flotation technique and analyzed by a compound microscope (40X objective) for the identification of parasite eggs, oocysts and cysts. All points were positive for two or more parasites, with the identification of 33.59% non-identified coccidian oocysts, Strongylida (25.4%), Ascaridida (21.31%), Trichuris spp. (8.19%), Toxocara spp. (3.27%), Amoebas (4.08%), Dioctophyma renale (2.45%), and Giardia spp. (1.63%). The presence of parasitic forms in all points analyzed surpasses other studies of environmental contamination carried out in the southern region of Brazil. In addition, the identification of several parasitic forms with zoonotic potential is concerning, since it shows the possibility of parasitic transmission to humans and other animals. In view of the results, the conclusion is that the environment analyzed is contaminated by parasitic forms, constituting a serious public health problem. Therefore, implementing educational and preventive measures in the community to control parasites is of crucial importance.

scholarly journals Edaphic mesostigmatid mites (Parasitiformes, Mesostigmata) in a region of the Pampa biome of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriane da Fonseca Duarte ◽  
Grazielle Furtado Moreira ◽  
Uemerson Silva da Cunha ◽  
Paulo Ricardo Ebert Siqueira ◽  
Gilberto José de Moraes
Keyword(s):  
Rio Grande ◽  
Single Species ◽  
Abundant Species ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
The State ◽  
Species Level ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Pampa Biome ◽  
Potential Use

ABSTRACT: The diversity of edaphic mites in Brazilian natural environments is little known, especially in the Pampa biome, in southern region of Brazil. The objective of this study was to evaluate the diversity and abundance of edaphic fauna of mesostigmatid mites in a region of the Pampa biome of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Soil samples were collected in the municipality of Aceguá, in 2012 and 2013. Mites were extracted using Berlese-Tullgren modified funnels. In total, 1900 mesostigmatid mites were collected, representing 44 species from 23 genera and 10 families. The most abundant families were Rhodacaridae, Ologamasidae and Laelapidae, with respectively 903, 578 and 214 specimens, corresponding respectively to 47.5, 30.4 and 11.3% of the Mesostigmata collected. Laelapidae was the most diverse family, being represented by 22 species. The remaining families were each represented by 1-5 species. Gaeolaelaps (Laelapidae) was the most diverse genus, with 14 species. Rhodacaridae was represented by a single species, Binodacarus aceguaensis Duarte, Castilho, Cunha & Moraes, representing 47.5% of the mesostigmatids. Ologamasidae was represented by four species, with Neogamasellevans sp. corresponding to the second most abundant species, representing 27.5% of the mesostigmatids. Further analysis of the data, in terms of mite identification to species level and the potential use of the mites collected for applied biological control are needed.

scholarly journals Soil contamination by Ancylostoma spp. and Toxocara spp. eggs in elementary school playgrounds in the extreme south of Brazil

2022 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catia Cilene Santos de Mello ◽  
Leandro Quintana Nizoli ◽  
Alexsander Ferraz ◽  
Bruno Cabral Chagas ◽  
William James Domingues Azario ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Contamination ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Zoonotic Potential ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
School Communities ◽  
Helminth Eggs ◽  
Recreation Areas ◽  
School Playgrounds ◽  
Flotation Method ◽  
South Of Brazil

Abstract Millions of people worldwide, and especially schoolchildren, may be infected by geohelminths due to their exposure to a contaminated environment. The aim of this study was to evaluate soil contamination by Ancylostoma spp. and Toxocara spp. eggs in recreation areas at elementary schools in Pelotas, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Sand samples were collected from 22 schools and were processed using the centrifugal flotation method. Helminth eggs with zoonotic potential were found in 12 out of the 22 schools (54.5%). Contamination by Ancylostoma spp. and Toxocara spp. was observed in 36.4% (8/22) and 27.3% (6/22) of the soil samples collected at these schools, respectively. These findings of eggs show that the school communities are exposed to risks of zoonotic transmission.

scholarly journals Terapia Ocupacional e educação em saúde: experiência de um grupo de convivência de mulheres com Diabetes Melliitus/Occupational Therapy and health education: experience of a group of social living in between women with diabetes mellitus

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-229
Author(s):  
Maiquel Adriano Kullmann ◽  
Silvani Vargas Vieira ◽  
Miriam Cabrera Corvelo Delboni ◽  
Tialhes Farias Marconato
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
The Social ◽  
Living Group

ResumoAssociado ao envelhecimento populacional, verifica-se um aumento considerável do Diabetes Mellitus (DM) em nível mundial. A equipe multidisciplinar, na qual se insere o terapeuta ocupacional, é de extrema importância na atenção aos indivíduos com a DM, a fim de impedir os vários agravos que a doença pode ocasionar, por meio do desenvolvimento de ações para promoção e reabilitação da saúde. Nesse sentido, o estudo teve como objetivo geral verificar se ações de Educação em Saúde, realizadas pela Terapia Ocupacional em um grupo de convivência entre mulheres com DM, contribuem para a melhoria da qualidade de vida de indivíduos com Diabetes Mellitus. O estudo foi realizado no período de abril a junho de 2017, em um Centro de Convivência localizado na Região Central do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Para a coleta dos dados, foram realizadas entrevistas com oito mulheres participantes do grupo de convivência coordenado por docentes e estagiários do Curso de Terapia Ocupacional. Verificou-se que a participação no grupo de convivência contribuiu para a melhoria da promoção e cuidado em saúde das mulheres entrevistadas, no que se refere a uma melhor compreensão, aceitação e controle do diabetes, mudanças de hábitos alimentares e criação de vínculos sociais. Considera-se que o grupo de convivência se apresenta como uma estratégia eficaz para ações de educação e promoção da saúde, sendo oportuna a sua continuidade e divulgação das experiências dele advindas, para que possa servir de exemplo a outros grupos que tenham por objetivo a promoção da saúde e da qualidade de vida de indivíduos com Diabetes Mellitus.  Abstract Associated with the aging population, there is also a considerable increase in Diabetes Mellitus (DM) worldwide. The multidisciplinary team, which includes the occupational therapist, is extremely important in the attention to individuals with DM, in order to prevent the various diseases that the disease can cause, developing actions to promote and rehabilitate health. In this sense, the study had as general objective to verify if Health Education actions carried out by Occupational Therapy in a social living group among women with DM contributes to the improvement of the quality of life of individuals with diabetes mellitus. The date was to be seen by June of June of 2017 in a social living Center located in the Central Region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. For the data collection interviews were conducted, with the eight women participants of the social living group coordinated by teachers and trainees of Course of Occupational Therapy. It was verified that a participation the social living group contributed to an improvement in the promotion and care of the women interviewed, regarding better understanding, acceptance and control of diabetes, mood and fun changes and creation of social thoughts. It is considered that the social living group presents itself as an effective strategy for actions of education and health promotion, being timely its continuity and dissemination of the experiences from them, so that it can serve as an example to other groups that have for objective the promotion health and quality of life for individuals with diabetes mellitus.Keywords: Mellitus Diabetes, Women, Group Practice, Occupational Therapy.

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