scholarly journals Acquired Syphilis: epidemiological profile of cases in state of Pará from 2017 to 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-50
Author(s):  
Bianca Sousa de Almeida Neves ◽  
Mariana Bastos Amanajás ◽  
Carla Andréa Avelar Pires
Keyword(s):  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Mixed Race ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The State ◽  
Epidemiological Surveillance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Low Education ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

Objective: To quantify patients diagnosed with acquired syphilis and the prevalence of the disease in the state of Pará, Brazil, from January 2017 to June 2019, in addition to characterizing the demographic aspects of patients included in the sample. Methods: observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study, conducted by reviewing the database of the Notifiable Diseases Information System made available by the State Health Department of Pará, of reported cases of acquired syphilis, in the defined period. This study included patients of both sexes, aged 18 years or older, who had acquired syphilis and were notified. Results: 5,620 cases of acquired syphilis were reported, of which the majority were male (n = 3,229; 57.45%), mixed race (n = 4,058; 72.2%), low education (n = 2,250; 40%) and in the young adult range (18–30 years; n = 2,514; 44.74%). The highest concentration of cases was observed in the metropolitan mesoregion of Belém and the Lower Amazon. Conclusions: Acquired syphilis is still prevalent and is characterized as a public health problem. Epidemiological surveillance needs to be constant, and more efficient public policies need to be employed in primary care to reduce the number of cases and make early diagnoses with appropriate treatment.

Clinical and epidemiological profile of patients with hiv/aids hospitalized at the hospital for reference in the state of Bahia, Brazil

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1475
Author(s):  
Marco Aurélio Soares Amorim ◽  
Denismar Borges Miranda ◽  
Renata Campos Simões Cabral ◽  
Ana Verônica Mascarenhas Batista
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The State ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency ◽  
Epidemiological Profile ◽  
Terapia Antirretroviral ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Hiv Aids

ABSTRACTObjective: to describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of patients with HIV/AIDS hospitalized at the Hospital for Reference in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Method: a descriptive retrospective cross-sectional study. The sample comprised of patients admitted to the hospital for the treatment of HIV/AIDS in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, from January to December 2008; the data was obtained from medical records upon approval by the Committee for Ethics in Research of Hospital Couto Maia (protocol 15/2009). Results: for the 194 patients studied, the average age was 37.8 years, ± 10.7 years. The predominant age group was 21 to 50 years old, which represented 87.5% of the all patients. Prior to hospitalization, about 150 patients were already diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and 54 were in regular use of antiretroviral therapy. Diarrhea, toxoplasmosis and esophageal candidiasis were the most common opportunistic diseases encountered. The average CD4 was 82 cells/mm3, ranging from 7 to 1,099. Of the 194 patients studied, 65 (33.5%) died and the highest mortality rates were attributed to Kaposi's sarcoma (75.0%) and toxoplasmosis (42.2%). Conclusions: the clinical and epidemiological profile of the patients with HIV/AIDS analyzed consists of young heterosexuals adult males, who were diagnosed previously to their hospitalization and whose main reason for hospitalization was related to opportunistic diseases. Descriptors: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; health profile; aids-related opportunistic infections.RESUMOObjetivo: descrever o perfil clínico-epidemiológico dos pacientes internados com HIV/AIDS no Hospital de Referência do Estado da Bahia. Método: estudo descritivo retrospectivo, de corte transversal. A amostra foi composta pelos pacientes internados no hospital de referência no tratamento de HIV/AIDS da cidade de Salvador-Ba, entre janeiro a dezembro de 2008; os dados foram obtidos de prontuários médicos após aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa do Hospital Couto Maia com protocolo 15/2009. Resultados: dos 194 pacientes, observou-se média de idade de 37,8 anos ± 10,7 anos. Predominou faixa etária entre 21 e 50 anos somando 87,5% dos pacientes. Cerca de 150 pacientes tinham diagnóstico prévio à internação e 54 estavam em uso regular de TARV na admissão. Diarréia, neurotoxoplasmose e candidíase esofágica foram as doenças oportunistas mais freqüentes. A mediana de CD4 foi de 82 variando de 7-1.099 células/mm3. Observou-se que, 65 (33,5%) foram a óbito e as maiores taxas de letalidade foram atribuídas ao Sarcoma de Kaposi (75,0%) e neurotoxoplasmose (42,2%). Conclusão: o perfil clínico-epidemiológico dos pacientes com HIV/AIDS internados em estudo é composto por adultos jovens, do gênero masculino, heterossexuais que possuíam diagnóstico prévio a internação, cujo principal motivo de internação esteve relacionado à doença oportunista. Descritores: síndrome de imunodeficiência adquirida; perfil de saúde; infecções oportunistas relacionadas com a aids.RESUMENObjetivo: describir las características clínicas y epidemiológicas de los pacientes con VIH/SIDA en el hospital de referencia del estado de Bahía, Brasil. Método: estudio retrospectivo observacional descriptivo de corte transversal. La muestra se compone de los pacientes ingresados en el hospital para el tratamiento del VIH/SIDA, en Salvador, Bahía, Brasil, entre enero y diciembre de 2008; los datos se obtuvieron a partir de los registros médicos seguidamente a la aprobación por el Comité de Ética en Investigación del Hospital Couto Maia (protocolo 15/2009). Resultados: de los 194 pacientes estudiados la edad promedio fue de 37,8 años ± 10,7 años. El grupo de edad predominante fue de 21 a 50 años, lo que representa 87,5% del total de pacientes. Alrededor de 150 pacientes fueron diagnosticados antes de la admisión y 54 hacían uso regular de la terapia antirretroviral cuando del ingreso. Se observó que la diarrea, toxoplasmosis y candidiasis esofágica fueron las enfermedades oportunistas más frecuentes. El promedio de CD4 fue de 82 células/mm3, entre 7 y 1.099. De los 194 pacientes estudiados, 65 (33,5%) fallecieron y las tasas de mortalidad más altas se atribuyen al sarcoma de Kaposi (75,0%) y toxoplasmosis (42,2%). Conclusiones: el perfil clínico y epidemiológico de los pacientes con VIH/SIDA analizados se compone de jóvenes adultos, hombres, heterosexuales, que habían sido diagnosticados previamente a la hospitalización y cuyo principal motivo para el ingreso en el hospital estaba relacionado con enfermedades oportunistas. Descriptores: síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida; perfil de salud; infecciones oportunistas relacionadas con la sida.

scholarly journals Outbreak of Toxoplasmosis in the City of Santa Maria, Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s74-s74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvana Dal Ponte ◽  
Daniela Burguez ◽  
Giordanna Andrioli
Keyword(s):  
Acute Infection ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Epidemiological Surveillance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Laboratory Confirmation ◽  
Acute Toxoplasmosis ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The City ◽  
Santa Maria

Introduction:In the first months of 2018, there was an increase in the number of cases of fever possibly related to toxoplasmosis in the city of Santa Maria, Brazil, reaching significant values. Toxoplasmosis is an autoimmune acute infection usually asymptomatic in 80-90% of immunocompetent adults. In this outbreak, the intensity of the symptoms presented warrants attention.Objective:To report cases of the toxoplasmosis outbreak in the city of Santa Maria, Brazil.Methods:This is a cross-sectional study using data on the outbreak of toxoplasmosis in Santa Maria published in bulletins by the Municipal Health Department of Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.Results:The outbreak of toxoplasmosis in Santa Maria was confirmed on April 19, 2018. Until June 14, 2018, 510 cases were confirmed. According to the most recent bulletin released by the State Health Department on June 8, 2018, 441 occurrences are people residing in Santa Maria. Five are residents of the districts and seven cases are patients residing in neighboring counties. In a bulletin published on May 25, 2018, 1,116 cases were reported to state epidemiological surveillance by the end of May. Of these, 766 cases were still suspected (fever, headache and/or myalgia accompanied by lymphadenopathy, weakness, arthralgia, or change in vision. In the other 460 cases, there was laboratory confirmation of acute toxoplasmosis, of which 35 were pregnant, with two fetal deaths (36 and 28 weeks), and two abortions. There are also 212 cases still pending laboratory confirmation.Discussion:The results of this research show that the current outbreak of toxoplasmosis in the city of Santa Maria, Brazil, is the largest reported in Brazil and appears to be the largest in the world. The notification to authorities by physicians was very important for the identification of this outbreak.

scholarly journals Epidemiological profile, spatial distribution, and syphilis time series: a cross-sectional study in a Brazilian municipality

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 1462-1470
Author(s):  
Carolina Matteussi Lino ◽  
Maria da Luz Rosário de Sousa ◽  
Marília Jesus Batista
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Congenital Syphilis ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

Introduction: Syphilis is an infectious disease of bacterial nature, acting on organs and/or systems. The increase in the number of cases worldwide has been of concern and the infection has been considered a public health problem. Given this scenario, this study evaluates the epidemiological profile, spatial distribution, and time series of the cases of acquired syphilis, syphilis in pregnant women, and congenital syphilis in a Brazilian municipality. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study with second data of the notified cases. For the definition of the population universe, an initial survey of syphilis cases notified in the municipality was carried out, from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2017. Results: There was an increase in the notified cases and the detection/incidence rates of syphilis. The epidemiological profile was composed of men (76.7%), adults (24.8%), white (60.4%), with eight or more years of study (53.7%) in addition to pregnant adolescents (36.7%) and young adults (26.0%), with inadequate treatment and untreated partners. A concentration of cases was identified in the regions with the lowest monthly income and the time series showed an increasing trend (p-value < 0.001). Conclusions: Health actions should continue to improve access to diagnosis and to notification, focusing on treatment, cure and health education actions to control and prevent new cases.

scholarly journals SÍFILIS CONGÊNITA: UMA ANÁLISE DO PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO NO MUNICÍPIO DE CRICIÚMA

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 236-248
Author(s):  
Luana Rosso ◽  
Mariá Vaz Franco Martins ◽  
Maria Tereza Soratto ◽  
Ivanir Prá da Silva Thomé ◽  
Rozilda Lopes de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Congenital Syphilis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Epidemiological Surveillance ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Epidemiological Profile ◽  
The City ◽  
Hiv Aids

A sífilis é uma doença infecciosa sistêmica de evolução crônica e muitas vezes assintomática, transmitida principalmente por via sexual e vertical. O estudo em questão trata-se de um estudo de corte transversal, retrospectivo, descritivo de natureza quantitativa e documental, a coleta de dados se deu no Programa de Atenção Municipal as DST/HIV/AIDS (PAMDHA) do município de Criciúma, através de pesquisa documental com base nos dados da Vigilância Epidemiológico do SINAN com o objetivo de investigar os casos de sífilis congênita no município. Através da pesquisa pode-se perceber que entre os anos de 2015 e 2016 constatou 3,7% do total de casos pesquisados chegaram a óbito, dos RN nascidos com sífilis 51,9% foram assintomáticos e 3,8% sintomáticos, os demais não apresentaram características. Do total de gestantes, 66,6% realizou pré-natal e foram diagnosticadas a partir do mesmo, possibilitando o tratamento. Para que haja uma menor prevalência de casos de sífilis é necessário que os profissionais da saúde adotem, além das políticas públicas já disponíveis outros hábitos que levem ao alcance de todas as classes de gestantes, para evitar mais casos de sífilis.Palavras-chave: Gestantes. Sífilis Congênita. Recém-Nascidos. Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis. CONGENITAL SYPHILIS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE IN THE CITY OF CRICIÚMA ABSTRACT: Syphilis is a systemic infectious disease of chronic evolution and often asymptomatic, transmitted mainly through sexual and vertical. The study in question it is a cross-sectional study, retrospective, descriptive quantitative and documentary nature, data collection took place in the Attention the Municipal STD/HIV/AIDS (PAMDHA) of the city of Criciúma, through documentary research based on Epidemiological Surveillance data from SINAN aiming to investigate the cases of congenital syphilis in the municipality. Through research you can notice that between the years 2015 and 2016 found 3.7% of total cases surveyed came to death, the RN born with syphilis 51.9% 3.8% were asymptomatic and symptomatic, the others did not show characteristics. Of the total of 66.6% pregnant women, prenatal and conducted were diagnosed from the same, allowing the treatment. So there is a lower prevalence of syphilis cases is necessary that health professionals adopt, in addition to the already available public policies other habits that lead to reach of all classes of pregnant women, to prevent more cases of syphilis.Keywords: Pregnant women. Congenital Syphilis. Newborns. Sexually Transmitted Infections.

scholarly journals Cerebrovascular diseases mortality in young adults in the state of São Paulo

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Rêgo Purificação ◽  
Allêh Kauãn Santos Nogueira ◽  
Matheus Araújo de Souza ◽  
João Vitor Lopes Lima ◽  
Douglas Mateus Pereira Jorge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cerebrovascular Diseases ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
The State ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

Background: The incidence of Cerebrovascular Diseases (CVD) increases significantly with age, being more frequent in the elderly. For this reason, there are still few studies that describe the epidemiological profile of these pathologies in youn g adults. Methods and Objective: From the data collected prospectively and allocated on the TabNet platform (DataSUS, MS), an observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out. As a primary objective, we seek to describe the demographic information most associated with CVD mortality in individuals between 20 and 49 years old, in São Paulo. Results: The year 2011 emerged in relation to mortality, with 1,432 deaths; in the 2010- 2019 period, the average number of deaths (± standard deviation [SD]) was 1,318 (± 61), per year. In this period, the number of deaths was higher in the capital (4,605; 34.9% of the total in the state). The mean deaths (± SD), per year, in the capital and in the interior cities were, respectively: 442 (± 58) and 2.4 (± 6.2). People with schooling from 4 to 7 years old and from 8 to 11 years old were the most affected. The ratio of male deaths to female deaths was 1.05. Conclusion: There is relative stability in relation to mortality per year among young adults in the state of SP, the capital being the city with the highest number of deaths. Male individuals, with a medium level of education were responsible for most of the deaths.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KEBIASAAN MEROKOK DENGAN PENYAKIT PERIODONTAL KARYAWANPT. FAMILY RAYA GURUN LAWEH LUBUK BEGALUNG PADANG

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-116
Author(s):  
Hidayati Hidayati ◽  
Haria Fitri
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Relationship Of

Periodontal disease is one of the oral cavity diseases that has a high prevalence. Periodontal disease is often chronic and one of the public health problem. Data of the annual reports Padang Health Department in 2008, showed that periodontal disease is fourth highest in the community. Aim of this study is determine the relationship of smoking with periodontal disease the employees of PT. Family Raya Gurun Laweh Lubuk Begalung Padang. Design of this study is Cross Sectional Study. The research was conducted at Gurun Laweh Nan XX street, Lubuk Begalung district, Padang on 27 January to 6 February 2012. This population study is an employee of PT. Family Raya Gurun Laweh Lubuk Begalung Padang, the sample size is 70 peoples. Sampling technique used is Simple Random Sampling, data collection was done by a questionaire, and data processing and analysis by computer. The result showed that most (80 %) of respondents were smokers, and more than half of the respondents (61,4 % ) has a final stage of periodontal destructive disease. The result of the analysis showed that there is a significant relastionship between smoking habits with periodontal disease index (p=0,0001). In efforts to prevent periodontal disease, can be done by giving guidance to the public to abandon the habit of smoking to prevent the occurence of more severe periodontal disease.

scholarly journals Epidemiological Profile of Surgically-Treated Peripheral-Nerve Diseases

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Kerlen Bastos Fuzari ◽  
Armèle Dornelas de Andrade ◽  
Renata Janaina Pereira de Souza ◽  
Silvya Nery Bernardino ◽  
Fernando Henrique Moraes de Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The State ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

Abstract Objective To outline the epidemiological profile of surgical patients treated at the peripheral-nerve outpatient clinic of a public hospital in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, from 2008 (the year this service was implemented in the hospital ) to 2016. Material and Methods A cross-sectional study with data collection from the medical records. A descriptive analysis was performed with the qualitative variables presented as relative and absolute frequencies, and the quantitative variables, as means and standard deviations. The studied variables were gender, age, diagnosis, and surgical techniques. Results In total, 506 medical records were analyzed. Of these, 269 were of male patients (53%), and 238 were of female patients (46%). The age of the sample ranged from 5 to 84 years (41 ± 14 years). The most prevalent diagnoses were: carpal tunnel syndrome (38.9%) followed by traumatic brachial plexus injury (33.2%). The first diagnosis was more frequent among women, while the second, among men. This collaborates with the predominant findings of upper-limb lesions (91%), in which men accounted for 52,75% (244) and women, for 47,25% (217). Conclusion The present study provided relevant information regarding the reality of peripheral-nerve surgeries performed at a public hospital in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Public health issues increasingly require the continuity of public policies and government incentive.

scholarly journals Food intake and nutritional status of preschool from maroon communities of the state Alagoas, Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Maria de B. Leite ◽  
Haroldo da Silva Ferreira ◽  
Myrtis Katille de A. Bezerra ◽  
Monica Lopes de Assunção ◽  
Bernardo Lessa Horta
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The State ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Vitamins A And C ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

OBJECTIVE: To assess the dietary intake and the nutritional status of children from Alagoas maroon communities. METHODS: Cross-sectional study involving 724 children (12-60 months) from 39 Alagoas maroon communities. The nutritional status was investigated by anthropometric, biochemical (hemoglobin) and food consumption indicators. RESULTS: The prevalence of anemia, stunting and obesity were, respectively, 48.0, 9.7 and 6.0%. The children had a monotonous eating pattern and a considerable prevalence of inadequate intake of zinc (17.0%), folate (18.1%), iron (20.2%) and vitamins A (29.7%) and C (34.3%). Compared to the other socioeconomic classes, the E class children had lower average consumption (p<0.05) for energy, carbohydrate, vitamins A and C, folate, iron, zinc and phosphorus. CONCLUSIONS: Anemia is a serious Public Health problem. The prevalence of chronic malnutrition and obesity were similar to those observed for the children in the State as a whole, where a nutritional transition process is occuring. There was a high prevalence of inadequate food intake risk for zinc, folate, iron and vitamins A and C, suggesting the need for nutritional education actions.

scholarly journals Analysis of Behavioral Factors, Use of Gauze, and House Index with The Incidence of DHF in District Dringu Probolinggo

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hikmawan Suryanto
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a contagious disease that is still a public health problem in Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to analyze factors associated with the incidence of dengue fever in the district Dringu Probolinggo. This study was an observational study with cross sectional study design. Sampling was done using cluster random sampling with multistage cluster random sampling method. The results showed that there are four variables related to the incidence of dengue that respondents’ knowledge about the incidence of dengue (p = 0.004), the action of the respondents on the prevention of dengue (p = 0.025), the use of gauze on ventilation (p = 0.035), and the presence of larvae at home respondents (p = 0.044). Knowledge of the respondents have been good, but there are some that are still lacking so it is necessary to increase the respondents’ knowledge about dengue fever. DBD has a good precaution, but there were respondents who still has a moderate value. The use of gauze on the ventilation is still lacking. Lack of use of gauze on ventilation due to ignorance of respondents with benefits gauze. Public Health Center (PHC) and Health Department should improve socialization activities such as outreach to increase public knowledge about the incidence of dengue in order to reduce the number of dengue incidence.

scholarly journals An epidemiological study of type-2 diabetes mellitus in an adopted urban slum area

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 4522
Author(s):  
Vishwanath G. R. ◽  
Tejaswini V. Sangrulkar ◽  
Shrarma S. K. ◽  
Praveen Patil
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

Background: Diabetes is one of the most common non-communicable diseases globally and there is evidence that it is a epidemic in many developing and developed countries, thus posing a serious threat to be met within the 21st century. Diabetes mellitus, a chronic disease once thought to be uncommon in the developing countries, has emerged as one of the public health problem. Therefore, establishing the predominant risk factors and the distribution of these in a given population are of high importance for designing and implementing targeted interventions to halt and reverse the future prospects. Since the factors responsible for diabetes had not so far received much attention, it is aimed to show epidemiological profile of the disease in general and keeping this in mind this study has taken.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out upon adults aged more than 30 years in the adopted community of Urban Health centre of Community Medicine Department, Government Medical College, Miraj (1st January-31st December, 2015).Results: The overall prevalence of diabetes was 21.7%, out of this (12.3%) were known diabetic and (9.4%) were new diabetic cases among study. A very highly significant association was observed between diabetes and Habits. The association between diabetes and BMI was very highly significant (p<0.001).Conclusions: Very highly significant association was found between age, family history, personal history, body mass index, waist circumference, waist: hip circumference and diabetic status. 

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