scholarly journals Prevalence of zoonotic potencial parasites in feces samples collected from public squares and beaches in São Lourenço do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil / Prevalência de parasitos com potencial zoonótico em amostras fecais coletadas de praças e praias públicas de São Lourenço do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 109409-109417
Author(s):  
Maysa Seibert de Leão ◽  
Julia Somavilla Lignon ◽  
Tainá Ança Evaristo Mendes Cardoso ◽  
Nicole Freitas Gonçalves ◽  
Pamela Cristina Andrioli Machado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Human Infection ◽  
Mutual Interaction ◽  
Zoonotic Potential ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Parasitic Zoonoses ◽  
Points Of View

In recent decades there has been a closer relationship between human beings and pets. Although this relationship is beneficial from several points of view, it also poses a risk to public health, as animals can transmit diseases to humans, called zoonoses. Among the main ones we can highlight the parasitic zoonoses, caused by helminths and protozoa, mainly transmitted via fecal-oral. Public squares and beaches are places with potential for the dissemination of parasitic zoonoses, as they are environments for mutual interaction between people and animals. The purpose of this study was to analyze the prevalence of parasites with zoonotic potential in samples of dog feces and sand collected from public squares and beaches in the municipality of São Lourenço do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. 204 samples of canine feces from the environment and 120 samples of sand were collected and submitted to coproparasitological techniques. Of the total, 57.84% of the fecal samples and 21.66% of the analyzed sand samples were contaminated with some parasitic genus. The contamination of the soil of public squares and beaches by parasites with zoonotic potential demonstrates that the population is at risk in these places, with the need to adopt sanitary measures to avoid human infection by zoonoses.

scholarly journals Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato(Ixodidae) in synantropic rodents in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 276-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Tavares Winkel ◽  
Paulo Bretanha Ribeiro ◽  
Lidiane Oliveira Antunes ◽  
Marcial Corrêa Cárcamo ◽  
Élvia Elena Silveira Vianna
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Tick Species ◽  
Rattus Rattus ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Rhipicephalus Sanguineus ◽  
First Record ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Port Area ◽  
Rhipicephalus Sanguineus Sensu Lato

Rhipicephalus sanguineus, the brown dog tick, is responsible for maintaining and transmitting various pathogens, both in animals and human beings, and it is of great sanitary importance. This communication reports the first occurrence of Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato parasitizing Rattus norvegicus in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and it is also the first record of this tick species parasitizing Rattus rattus in Brazil. The rodents were captured from the port area, located in the city of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. We collected 6 larvae of this tick species from 2 male R. rattus individuals, and 3 larvae from 2 female R. norvegicus individuals; parasitized specimens of both rodent species were captured from different sites within the experimental area. This record broadens the number of Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato hosts in urban areas, indicating the need for continued monitoring on population density for both R. sanguineus and synanthropic rodents.

scholarly journals Esboços de uma trajetória: cidade, pesquisa, universidade

ILUMINURAS ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (28) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heitor Frúgoli Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Research University ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Constant Attention ◽  
Urban Contexts ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Academic Trajectory ◽  
The City

Esse texto é uma versão revisada da conferência apresentada no “II Colóquio Individualismo, Sociedade, Memória”, ocorrido em dezembro de 2010 na Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Retomarei aqui partes do memorial quando concorri ao concurso para Professor-Doutor no Departamento de Antropologia da Universidade de São Paulo (2003), buscando atualizar aspectos relevantes da trajetória acadêmica (até 2010). Paralelamente, tentarei mostrar como determinadas observações de contextos urbanos – a maioria delas, etnográficas – ajudaram-me a direcionar escolhas de pesquisa, bem como levaram a esforços teóricos de reflexão sobre a cidade – alvo de uma atenção constante para sua apreensão, mas também parte integrante de determinadas vivências –, o que me desafia a abordar o urbano sob vários pontos de vista. Palavras chave: Antropologia da cidade. Cidade. Trajetória acadêmica.   Outlines of a trajectory: city, research, university  Abstract This article is a reviewed version of a lecture presented on “II Colloquium Individualism, Society, Memory”, which took place at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, in December 2010. I will bring back parts of the memorial when I applied for Professor at the Department of Anthropology of University of São Paulo (2003). Simultaneously, this text demonstrates how specific observations of urban contexts – mostly ethnographic – have helped to define choices of research, as well as led to theoretical efforts of reflections on the city – which demand a constant attention for their apprehension, but are also a part of certain experiences of life –, challenging me to approach the urban dimension under various points of view. Keywords: Anthropology of the city. City. Academic trajectory.

scholarly journals Public health agendas addressing violence against rural women - an analysis of local level health services in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 1379-1387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Cocco da Costa ◽  
Marta Julia Marques Lopes ◽  
Joannie dos Santos Fachinelli Soares
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
The State ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Local Public Health ◽  
Municipal Health ◽  
Health Managers

This study analyses health managers' perceptions of local public health agendas addressing violence against rural women in municipalities in the southern part of the State Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. It consists of an exploratory descriptive study utilizing a qualitative approach. Municipal health managers responsible for planning actions directed at women's health and primary health care were interviewed. The analysis sought to explore elements of programmatic vulnerability related to violence in the interviewees' narratives based on the following dimensions of programmatic vulnerability: expression of commitment, transformation of commitment into action, and planning and coordination. It was found that local health agendas directed at violence against rural women do not exist. Health managers are therefore faced with the challenge of defining lines of action in accordance with the guidelines and principles of the SUS. The repercussions of this situation are expressed in fragile comprehensive services for these women and programmatic vulnerability.

scholarly journals ANÁLISE DA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE AGRICULTORES FAMILIARES: ESTUDO DE CASO EM TRÊS PASSOS, RIO GRANDE DO SUL (RS)

Nativa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 506-513
Author(s):  
Jean Callai Garcez ◽  
Danni Maisa da Silva ◽  
Aaron Concha Vasquez Hengles ◽  
Divanilde Guerra ◽  
Ramiro Pereira Bisognin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Socioeconomic Vulnerability ◽  
Family Farmers ◽  
New Public

A busca por melhores condições de vida é unânime entre os seres humanos, porém, muitos não conseguem atender as suas necessidades por diferentes motivos. Definir qualidade de vida é algo complexo, por isso, existem diversas possibilidades de classificação, ligadas, também, ao aspecto financeiro, à saúde e ao conforto. As famílias que vivem nas pequenas propriedades rurais, geralmente, apresentam maior vulnerabilidade socioeconômica e precisam de maior atenção das instituições públicas. Diante disto, objetivou-se, aqui, estudar as condições de vida de agricultores familiares de Três Passos (RS). Após discussão sobre qualidade de vida, apresentam-se os resultados do estudo de caso realizado com 20 famílias da zona rural do município. Este estudo foi realizado por meio da aplicação de um questionário com questões quali-quantitativas relacionadas à rotina familiar, ao trabalho, à qualidade de vida, às dificuldades, aos benefícios e às perspectivas de sucessão familiar. Os resultados sobre a percepção dos produtores a respeito da qualidade de vida apontaram pontos positivos, relacionados ao fato destes “gostarem de morar no meio rural” e negativos, vinculados, também, às dificuldades de acesso, ao êxodo dos jovens e a dificuldades financeiras. Estes aspectos reforçam a necessidade de novas políticas públicas de auxílio e incentivo ao pequeno produtor.Palavras-chave: Agricultura familiar, sucessão rural, políticas públicas. ANALYSIS OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF FAMILY FARMERS: CASE STUDY FROM TRÊS PASSOS, RIO GRANDE DO SUL (RS), BRAZIL ABSTRACT:The search for better living conditions is unanimous among human beings, however, many are unable to meet their needs for different reasons. Therefore, defining quality of life is complex, so there are several possibilities for classifications, such as in relation to financial aspects, health and comfort. Families that live on small farms in rural areas generally have greater socioeconomic vulnerability and need more attention from public institutions. Given this context, the aim of this study was to study the living conditions of family farmers in Três Passos, RS. After a discussion on conditions and quality of life, the results of the survey carried out with 20 families living in the rural area of a municipality in the Três Passos/RS are presented. This survey was carried out through the application of a questionnaire with quali-quantities related to the family's daily life, work, quality of life, difficulties, benefits and perspective of family succession. The results on the perception of the interviewed producers regarding quality of live pointed out positive points, related to the fact that they “like to live in rural areas” and negative ones, linked, among others, to the difficulties of access, the exodus of young people and difficulties financial. These aspects reinforce the need for new public policies to assist and encourage small producers.Keywords: Family farming, rural succession, public policy.

scholarly journals Assessment of newborn screening in the public health system of a municipality in northern Rio Grande do Sul

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-127
Author(s):  
Tássia Tonon ◽  
Elisa Sisti ◽  
Tatiéle Nalin ◽  
Ida Vanessa Doederlein Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Newborn Screening ◽  
Health System ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
The Public ◽  
Northern Rio Grande

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 Hospitalizações por doenças crônicas em crianças menores de cinco anos no sistema público de saúde no Brasil e no Rio Grande do Sul/ Hospitalizations caused by chronic diseases among children under the age of five in the public health system in Brazil and in Rio Grande do Sul

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raíra Lopes Amaral Souza ◽  
Eliane Tatsch Neves ◽  
Daisy Cristina Rodrigues ◽  
Leonardo Bigolin Jantsch ◽  
Rivaldo Mauro de Faria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health System ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
The Public

Objetivo: identificar as taxas de hospitalização por doenças crônicas em crianças menores de cinco anos de 2010 a 2015. Método: estudo ecológico de tendência de série temporal. Os dados foram extraídos do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares do Sistema Único de Saúde e coletados entre janeiro e março de 2016. Após digitalização dos dados, foi realizada a análise descritiva, utilizando programa EpiInfo. Resultados: a frequência de hospitalizações por doenças crônicas em crianças menores de cinco anos vem se mantendo constante entre 10,8% a 11,2% no Brasil e 13,8% a 16,1% no Rio Grande do Sul. Identificou-se que os distúrbios respiratórios foram os mais prevalentes nos dois cenários, dando destaque à asma(como o motivo de internação mais prevalente. Considerações finais: apesar de as causas de internações apresentarem, de modo geral, uma tendência à estabilidade, dá-se ênfase à alta prevalência da agudização das condições crônicas na infância e à repercussão delas para a vida da criança  e sua família.

scholarly journals Geohelminths in the soil of the Laguna dos Patos in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 80 (4) ◽  
pp. 839-843 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. F. Leon ◽  
A. L. Strothmann ◽  
C. L. Islabão ◽  
S. Jeske ◽  
M. M. Villela
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Contamination ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Zoonotic Potential ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Helminth Eggs ◽  
The One ◽  
Eggs And Larvae

Abstract This study aimed at examining the prevalence of eggs and larvae of parasites – that may cause diseases to humans and other animals – in the soil of public squares located on the shore of Laranjal beaches, in the Laguna dos Patos, in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. Four fieldwork trips – one per season – were taken to collect samples on six squares built on the shore of these beaches. Five samples of soil were collected on every square on every fieldwork trip. The material was processed by Caldwell & Caldwell’s technique. Four squares (66.7%) were positive for helminth eggs and sample positivity was 8.3% (10). Toxocara spp. and Ancylostoma spp. were the main genera found in these places. Even though prevalence was lower than the one observed by other studies which were carried out in the area, helminths with zoonotic potential were found in the soil of the squares. It should be highlighted that measures to control dogs in these areas must be implemented and public policies must be put forth to make pets’ owners and beach goers aware of the need to mitigate environmental contamination.

scholarly journals The Church, the School and the Family as Powerful Primary Teen Sex Educators

2021 ◽  
pp. 43-57
Author(s):  
Nathan Oigo Mokaya
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Developmental Process ◽  
The Body ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Sexual Ethic

Human beings are sexual beings throughout their entire lives. The stages of sexual development are a human developmental process involving biological and behavioral components. It does not take much insight or cultural awareness to realize that we need to be concerned about the culture in which our children are growing in. The patterns of behavior among the youth reveal morality level is at an all-time low; long regarded as a consequent factor of modernization. The philosophies of materialism, autonomy, entitlement, and hedonism beckon them at every turn. Moral values such as honesty, obedience, kindness, respect, hard work, self-discipline, humility and fear of God have significantly been affected by modernization. Lack of self-control, dishonesty and careless attitude is the character of modern youth.  Sexual risk behavior among Kenyan youths is a major public health concern. Nearly 400,000 young women aged  between  12 and  19 years  become  pregnant in Kenya  each  year, most of them  unintentionally, and half of the  roughly  200,000 new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) diagnosed each year are among 15 to 24 years old.  Sexuality is God’s life-giving and life-fulfilling gift. Our culture needs a sexual ethic focused on personal relationships and social justice rather than particular sexual acts. All persons have the right and responsibility to lead sexual lives that express love, justice, mutuality, commitment, consent, and pleasure. Grounded in respect for the body and for the vulnerability that intimacy brings, this sexual ethic fosters physical, emotional, and spiritual health. A great deal of research  attention has been and  remain  devoted to understanding what puts adolescents at risk to these  outcomes, given their enormous social, economic, and public  health  consequences. More effort is required to address these risky sexual activities among youths. One of the ways is through the identification of additional contributors to this behavior that have been understudied factors that put teens at risk and levers that can be used in preventive interventions.

scholarly journals Salmonella spp. in liver processing in a pig slaughterhouse in the south of Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. e56110210746
Author(s):  
Catia Cristine Urnau Vivian ◽  
Eliezer Avila Gandra ◽  
Ivan Ricardo Carvalho ◽  
Andressa Cristina Datsch Demari ◽  
Gislaine Regina Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Cross Contamination ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
South Of Brazil ◽  
Processing Steps

The objective of the work was to evaluate the presence of Salmonella spp. during the slaughter and processing of swine giblets (Pork Liver) in a slaughterhouse in Rio Grande do Sul, identifying which stages have the highest occurrence of contamination. The research was carried out in a pig slaughterhouse in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The collections were carried out on the surfaces of the carcasses, utensils, equipment, tables and gloves of the handlers during the slaughter process and collection of the final product. In the study carried out of a total of 72 samples from the analyzed carcasses, 18 presented the presence of Salmonella spp., Resulting in a frequency of 25% of samples with the presence of the bacterium and 75% with the absence of Salmonella spp. The results presented may be related to contamination of the raw material or cross contamination during the process, which occur in the slaughterhouse along the slaughter line. It is determined that the critical stages with prevalence of Salmonella spp. are the bleeding, before the scalding tank and in the evisceration. Scalding and buckling proved to be effective operations in reducing the bacteria in the carcasses. The level of contamination after evisceration is at risk of cross contamination. It is essential to hygienic sanitary care in the processing steps, maximizing the microbiological quality of the final product.

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