Fatores associados a ocorrência de diarreia em crianças vivendo em um aglomerado urbano subnormal no nordeste do Brasil / Factors associated with the occurrence of diarrhea in children living in a subnormal urban cluster in northeastern Brazil

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and factors associated with Toxoplasma gondii in naturally infected equids in northeastern Brazil. Serum samples from 569 equids (528 horses, 8 mules and 33 donkeys) were subjected to the indirect fluorescent antibody test. Generalized linear models were used to evaluate associated factors. Among the 569 animals sampled, 118 (30.6%) living in rural areas and 14 (26.42%) in urban areas were seropositive (p>0.05). Seropositive animals were observed on 95% of the farms and in all the municipalities. Donkeys/mules as the host, presence of domestic cats and rats on the farm, ingestion of lagoon water and goat rearing remained in the final model as factors associated with infection. Preventive measures such as avoiding the presence of domestic cats close to rearing areas, pastures and sources of water for the animals should be adopted. The wide-ranging distribution of positive animals also indicated that infection in other domestic animals and in humans, through the contaminated environment, was possible. It should be highlighted that there was the possibility that donkeys and mules would continue to have detectable titers for longer, thus explaining the prevalence found. Further studies are needed to confirm this possibility.

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Factors Associated with Violent Behavior among Adolescents in Northeastern Brazil

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1155/2014/863918 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Roberto Jerônimo dos Santos Silva ◽

Nara Michelle Moura Soares ◽

Antônio César Cabral de Oliveira

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Violent Behavior ◽

Descriptive Statistics ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Alcoholic Beverages ◽

Metropolitan Region ◽

Male And Female ◽

Public Network ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Behavioral Variables

The aim of this study was to identify prevalence and factors associated with violent behavior among adolescents in Aracaju and Metropolitan region. The study included 2207 adolescents (16.03 ± 1.08 years old) enrolled in high schools of the State Public Network. Violent behavior was identified from question 14 of the YRBS-2007 questionnaire with responses categorized as “never” and “one or more times.” Higher prevalence in males in relation to risk factors for adoption of violent behavior was found: cigarette consumption (7.3%), alcohol consumption (39.1%), and marijuana use (3.4%). Data analysis used descriptive statistics and logistic regression with hierarchical model at two levels: (a) sociodemographic variables and (b) behavioral variables. For both sexes, association between violent behavior and cigarette smoking (OR = 3.77, CI 95% = 2.06–6.92 and OR = 1.99, CI 95% = 1.04 to 3.81, male and female, resp.) and alcohol consumption (OR = 3.38, CI 95% = 2.22 to 5.16 and OR = 1.83, CI 95% = 1.28 to 2.63, male and female, resp.) was verified. It was concluded that violent behavior is associated with the consumption of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes among adolescents.

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Maternal breastfeeding: indicators and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding in a subnormal urban cluster assisted by the Family Health Strategy

Jornal de Pediatria ◽

10.1016/j.jped.2018.01.004 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 95 (3) ◽

pp. 298-305 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Vera A.A.L. Silva ◽

Maria F.C. Caminha ◽

Suzana L. Silva ◽

Vilneide M.S.B.D. Serva ◽

Pedro T.A.C.C. Azevedo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Family Health ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Urban Cluster ◽

Health Strategy ◽

The Family ◽

Family Health Strategy

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Epidemiological characterization and risk factors associated with leptospirosis and brucellosis in small ruminants sold at animal fair in the Sertão Region of Pernambuco State, a semiarid Region of Northeastern Brazil

Semina Ciências Agrárias ◽

10.5433/1679-0359.2017v38n4p1933 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 38 (4) ◽

pp. 1933 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

José Romero Alexandre Alves ◽

Geilson Manoel de Souza Lima ◽

José Dêvede da Silva ◽

Diego Figueiredo da Costa ◽

Fabrine Alexandre dos Santos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Odds Ratio ◽

Management System ◽

Small Ruminants ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Semiarid Region ◽

Intensive Management ◽

Serum Samples ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Leptospira Spp

The transit of infected animals may be a route for the introduction and dispersal of diseases, which necessitates protocols for the controlled entry of infected animals into herds. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of anti-Leptospira and anti-Brucella ovis antibodies in small ruminants sold at an animal fair in the Sertão region of the Pernambuco State, Northeastern Brazil, and to identify the possible risk factors associated with seropositivity. Serum samples were collected from 233 goats and 119 sheep, belonging to twelve different owners from November 2014 to June 2015. Diagnosis of Leptospira spp. infection was established using the microscopic agglutination test (MAT); for B. ovis infection, the agar gel immuno-diffusion (AGID) test was conducted. A total of 16/233 (6.87%; 95% CI = 4.27% – 10.83%) goats and 16/119 (13.45%; 95% CI = 8.67% – 21.24%) sheep were identified as seropositive for Leptospira spp. The most frequent serotype was Icterohaemorrhagiae. In goats, intensive management system (odds ratio = 15.8; p < 0.001) and consorted rearing of equines and goats (odds ratio = 7.3; p = 0.005) were identified as risk factors. There were no risk factors identified for sheep. Seven (5.88%; 95% CI = 2.88% – 11.65%) sheep were seropositive for B. ovis, and the intensive management system was identified as the risk factor (odds ratio = 11.5; p = 0.005). This suggests that Leptospira spp. and B. ovis infections occur in small ruminants commercialized in the Sertão region of the Pernambuco State. Thus, improvements to the sanitary conditions of the facilities and the control of synanthropic rodents are recommended.

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Flock-level risk factors associated with leptospirosis in dairy goats in a semiarid region of Northeastern Brazil

Preventive Veterinary Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.prevetmed.2012.09.005 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 109 (1-2) ◽

pp. 158-161 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Severino S.S. Higino ◽

Fabrine A. Santos ◽

Diego F. Costa ◽

Carolina S.A.B. Santos ◽

Maria L.C.R. Silva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Semiarid Region ◽

Dairy Goats ◽

Factors Associated

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Prevalence and factors associated with wound colonization by Staphylococcus spp. and Staphylococcus aureusin hospitalized patients in inland northeastern Brazil: a cross-sectional study

BMC Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1186/1471-2334-14-328 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Gilmara Celli Maia Almeida ◽

Marquiony Marques dos Santos ◽

Nara Grazieli Martins Lima ◽

Thiago André Cidral ◽

Maria Celeste Nunes Melo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Hospitalized Patients ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Staphylococcus Spp

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Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors among Adolescents in Northeastern Brazil

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1155/2014/450943 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Roberto Jerônimo dos Santos Silva ◽

Fabio Alexandre Lima dos Santos ◽

Nara Michelle Moura Soares ◽

Emerson Pardono

Keyword(s):

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Suicide Attempt ◽

Attempted Suicide ◽

Suicide Ideation ◽

Illicit Drug ◽

Violent Behavior ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Significance Level ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Suicide Planning

This study aimed to identify the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation among Brazilian adolescents. The instrument designed for the research was used considering three models with outcomes that identified the following: (a) adolescent had considered suicide, (b) adolescents have planned suicide, and (c) adolescents have attempted suicide. Logistic Regression was used in all models with significance level of 5%. An association between being female and suicidal ideation(OR=2.18, CI 95% 1.60 to 2.97), suicide planning(OR=1.80, CI 95% = 1.26–2.56), and suicide attempt(OR=2.91, CI 95% 1.79 to 4.75) was found. Violent behavior/involvement in fights was associated with thinking about suicide(OR=2.00, CI 95% = 1.43 to 2.81), suicide planning(OR=1.65, CI 95% = 1.10–2.46), and suicide attempt(OR=2.35, CI 95% = 1.49 to 3.70). For cigarette consumption, association was found with suicide ideation(OR=1.62, CI 95% 1.03 to 2.55), planning(OR=1.88, CI 95% = 1.15 to 3.08), and attempt(OR=2.35, CI 95% 1.37 to 4.03). For alcohol consumption, association was found with suicide ideation(OR=1.93, CI 95% 1.47 to 2.54), planning(OR=2.22, CI 95% 1.61 to 3.08), and attempt(OR=1.73, CI 95% 1.15 to 2.59). It was concluded that suicidal ideation was associated with female sex, involvement in fights, and illicit drug use.

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Flock-level risk factors associated with Neospora caninum seroprevalence in dairy goats in a semiarid region of Northeastern Brazil

Small Ruminant Research ◽

10.1016/j.smallrumres.2012.11.031 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 112 (1-3) ◽

pp. 239-242 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

C.S.A.B. Santos ◽

S.S. Azevedo ◽

H.S. Soares ◽

S.S.S. Higino ◽

F.A. Santos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Neospora Caninum ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Semiarid Region ◽

Dairy Goats ◽

Factors Associated

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Abuse of alcohol among farmers: Prevalence and associated factors

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0254904 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (8) ◽

pp. e0254904

Author(s):

Roberta Machado Alves ◽

Emelynne Gabrielly de Oliveira Santos ◽

Isabelle Ribeiro Barbosa

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Abuse ◽

Poisson Regression ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Alcohol Misuse ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Work Characteristics ◽

Lower Prevalence ◽

Factors Associated ◽

The Family ◽

Cage Questionnaire

We sought to identify the prevalence and factors associated with alcohol abuse among farmers living in a medium-sized municipality in northeastern Brazil during 2019 and 2020. Trained interviewers applied the standardized questionnaire to 450 participants. Sociodemographic, health, income and work characteristics were investigated. The tracking of alcohol misuse was done using the CAGE questionnaire (Cut down, Annoyed by criticism, Guilty and Eye-opener), being the cut-off point ≥ 2. Poisson Regression was applied with robust estimation to verify the reasons of prevalence (RP) in bivariate and multivariate analysis. The prevalence of alcohol abuse among farmers was 32% (95% CI 27.8–36.4). Factors such as being male, having a diagnosis of mental disorder in the family, being a smoker, and using drugs were associated with the higher prevalence of the outcome. Being 60 years old or older was associated with a lower prevalence of alcohol abuse. These results indicate the need for social support to this group of workers in the context of occupational health.

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Cross-sectional survey for canine leptospirosis in an Atlantic Rainforest area of the semiarid of Paraíba state, Northeastern Brazil

Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira ◽

10.1590/1678-5150-pvb-6640 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 41 ◽

Author(s):

Maria G.S. Bernardino ◽

Diego F. Costa ◽

Denise B. Nogueira ◽

Maria L.C.R. Silva ◽

Edijanio G. Silva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Prevalence Ratio ◽

Wide Distribution ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Semiarid Region ◽

Free Access ◽

Serum Samples ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Leptospira Spp

ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis is a worldwide zoonosis caused by the bacteria Leptospira spp. that affects humans, domestic and wild animals. The present work aimed to conduct a cross-sectional survey for leptospirosis in the canine population of the Brejo Paraibano microregion, semiarid of Northeastern Brazil. From May to October 2017, blood samples from 414 dogs were collected in the counties of Alagoa Grande (n=100), Areia (n=79), Bananeiras (n=72), Alagoa Nova (n=73), Serrraria (n=25), Pilões (n=25), Borborema (n=20) and Matinhas (n=20). The tutors of the sampled dogs answered an epidemiological questionnaire, obtaining information about the animals, owner, residence and breeding of the dogs. Subsequently, the serum samples were subjected to the microscopic agglutination test (MAT), using a collection of 23 serovar pathogenic antigens and using the 1:50 dilution as the cutoff point. Of the 414 dogs analyzed 52 were seroreactive, resulting in an apparent prevalence of 12.6% and a real prevalence of 12.2%. Seroreactive dogs were found in the eight counties. Dogs were reactive for the serogroups Icterohaemorrhagiae (76.9%), Autumnalis (13.55%), Pomona (3.8%), Grippotyphosa (3.8%) and Serjoe (1.9%) Antibody titers ranged from 50 to 800. The statistical analysis (robust Poisson regression) detected six factors associated with seropositivity, including the rainy season (prevalence ratio; PR=1.94, P=0.013), male dogs (PR=2.10, P=0.005), animals with age greater than five years (PR=4.21, P=0.012), consumption of untreated water (PR=1.87, P=0.043), free access of dogs to street (PR=2.15, P=0.011) and contact with wildlife (PR=3.54, P=0.050). The serogroup Icterohaemorrhagiae has a high zoonotic potential and was the most frequent in seropositive animals. The high real prevalence of Leptospira spp. in a transmission region of the semiarid region of Paraíba and the occurrence of seroreactive animals in all the counties suggest wide distribution of the infection and reinforce the need for preventive measures to avoid infection in pets and, consequently, to humans. The analysis of factors associated with the prevalence suggest greater manegment cares with the dogs.

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