scholarly journals Estudos Geoecológicos Aplicados ao Manejo da Trilha das Macaúbas na Floresta Nacional de Ritápolis – Minas Gerais / Applied Geoecological Studies to the Macaúbas Trail Management in the Ritápolis National Forest – Minas Gerais State, Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (47) ◽  
pp. 714
Author(s):  
Arlon Cândido Ferreira ◽  
Múcio Do Amaral Figueiredo ◽  
Geraldo Majela Moraes Salvio ◽  
Bruno Henrique Fernandes ◽  
Leonardo Cristian Rocha
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
National Forest ◽  
Sectional Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
Man And Nature ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Management Alternatives

<p>Com a saturação do turismo convencional e com o surgimento de novas modalidades de turismo, as áreas naturais protegidas vêm recebendo um fluxo crescente de visitantes para prática do turismo natural (atividade turística que utiliza o Patrimônio Natural como atrativo), tendo como consequência o aumento da pressão dos recursos naturais, ampliando a preocupação com os impactos gerados por tal atividade. Para a prática desse turismo, em quase sua totalidade, as trilhas são utilizadas como ligação e meio de contato entre o homem e a natureza. No entanto, esse contato acaba provocando alguns impactos negativos nas trilhas. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi o de caracterizar o uso da trilha e avaliar suas condições, bem como propor alternativas de manejo que possam promover o uso sustentável da Trilha das Macaúbas localizada na Floresta Nacional de Ritápolis, Minas Gerais. Para realização desse levantamento, a trilha foi dividida em diversos segmentos nos quais foram utilizadas três metodologias: AST – Área Seccional Transversal; Penetrometria; Tabela de Indicadores. Os dados obtidos permitiram avaliar os impactos causados pelo uso da trilha, tais como: compactação do solo do leito da trilha; perda de solo no leito da trilha; danos na vegetação e borda da trilha; etc. Assim, são propostas algumas alternativas de manejo para diminuição e mitigação dos impactos causados na trilha.</p><p><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p>With the saturation of conventional tourism and the rise of new kinds of tourism, some protected areas have been receiving and increasing flow of visitors for the practice of natural tourism (tourist activity which uses the natural heritage as an attraction), resulting in the increase of the pressure on natural resources, maximizing the concern over the impacts produced by such activity. For the practice of this kind of tourism, the trails are almost entirely used as a link and means of contact between man and nature. However, this contact ends up causing some negative impacts on the trails. Therefore, the objective of this study was to characterize the use of the trails and evaluate their conditions as well as propose management alternatives that can promote the sustainable use of the Macaúbas Trail, located in the Ritápolis National Forest, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. To perform this survey, the trail was divided into several segments in which three methods were used: CSA - Cross Sectional Area; Penetrometry; Indicators chart. The obtained data allowed the evaluation of the impacts caused by the use of the trails, such as: the compaction of soil in the trail bed, the loss of soil in the trail bed, the damage to the vegetation and to edge of the trail. Thus, some management alternatives are proposed in order to reduce and mitigate the impacts on the trails.</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong><strong>: </strong>Protected Areas, trail management, ecotourism.</p><p> </p>

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 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

scholarly journals Cladocerans (Crustacea: Anomopoda and Ctenopoda) of the Sempre Vivas National Park, Espinhaço Range, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Check List ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Diogo Rocha Sousa ◽  
Lourdes Maria Abdu Elmoor-Loureiro
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
National Park ◽  
New Records ◽  
Neotropical Region ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Espinhaço Range ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
First Time ◽  
Species Being

Protected areas are designed to maintain environmental conditions that favor the occurrence of a wide variety of taxa. However, few studies have devoted attention to inventories of biota in these areas. In this study, we provide a checklist of cladocerans for the poorly studied Sempre Vivas National Park, Minas Gerais state. Samples were collected in lotic and lentic environments, with a total of 27 species being recorded and the highest contribution coming from the Chydoridae family (21 spp.). Minas Gerais state is widely studied in relation to cladoceran fauna; nevertheless, the results indicate three new records. The genus Monospilus was reported for the first time in the Neotropical region.

scholarly journals Uso não Prescrito de Metilfenidato entre Estudantes de uma Faculdade de Medicina do Sul de Minas Gerais / Non-Medical use of Methylphenidate among Students of a Medical School in the Southern of Minas Gerais State

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Clara Mauad Coli ◽  
Marília Pires de Sousa e Silva ◽  
Maria Vilela Pinto Nakasu
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
First Contact ◽  
Gathering Data ◽  
De Medicina

Objetivo: Identificar dentre acadêmicos de uma Faculdade de Medicina no Sul de Minas Gerais, usuários do metilfenidato, os principais motivos de utilização deste fármaco, as formas de aquisição e os possíveis efeitos colaterais.  Materiais e Métodos: O estudo é descritivo e transversal e para a coleta de dados foi utilizado um questionário fechado, de caráter anônimo e de autopreenchimento, aplicado entre os meses de agosto e dezembro de 2015. Foram incluídos ao acaso 120 alunos dos 6 anos do curso médico. Resultados: Entre os participantes, 70 (58,33%) eram do sexo feminino e 50 (41,67%) eram do sexo masculino e a média de idade foi de 22,27 anos. Foi encontrada uma prevalência de 25% para o uso não prescrito de metilfenidato, com maior proporção de uso no sexo masculino. O aumento da concentração em época de provas foi citado como propósito de uso por 76,67% do total de pessoas que fazem uso indiscriminado. Além disso, 66,67% afirmaram ter tido o primeiro contato com a substância na faculdade e 60% obtiveram a droga por meio de doação de amigos. Os principais efeitos colaterais citados foram: ansiedade, insônia, euforia, taquicardia, redução de apetite, irritabilidade, cefaleia e tremores. Conclusão: O presente estudo evidencia uma elevada prevalência do uso não prescrito de metilfenidato, por acadêmicos de Medicina.Palavras-chave: Metilfenidato, Prevalência, Estudantes de MedicinaABSTRACTObjective: Identify among the academic students, users of methylphenidate in a medical school in the southern Minas Gerais, the main reasons for the use, the access and the possible side effects. Materials and Methods: The study is a cross-sectional, quantitative and descriptive study among 120 students of six series of the medical school. The instrument used for gathering data was an anonymous self-filling questionnaire, applied between August and December 2015. Results: Among the participants, 70 (58.33%) were female and 50 (41.67%) were male and the average age was 22, 27 years. A prevalence of 25% for non-prescribed use of methylphenidate was found, with a higher proportion of use in males. Among those, 76.67% used it in order to increase their concentration in exam time. In addition, 66.67% reported having their first contact with the substance in college and 60% obtained the drug through donation of friends.  The main side effects reported were: anxiety, insomnia, euphoria, tachycardia, decreased appetite, irritability, headaches and tremors. Conclusion: This study shows a high prevalence of non-prescribed use of methylphenidate  by medical students.Keywords: Methylphenidate, Prevalence, Medical Students 

scholarly journals Fish fauna of the Pandeiros River, a region of environmental protection for fish species in Minas Gerais state, Brazil

Check List ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Udson Santos ◽  
Priscilla Caroline Silva ◽  
Lucas Caetano Barros ◽  
Jorge Abdala Dergam
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Fish Fauna ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Sao Francisco River ◽  
São Francisco River ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
Peacock Bass ◽  
A New Species

The Area of Environmental Protection of the Pandeiros River is the largest unit for sustainable use in Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The Pandeiros Wetland in the lower part of this river is considered a nursery for most migratory fish species of the São Francisco River and it is currently threatened by the introduced peacock-bass Cichla piquiti (Kullander & Ferreira, 2006). In this study, a list of fish species from the Pandeiros River was developed and compared with data for populations from other regions in the São Francisco basin. The presence of a new species record for the São Francisco River basin in the Pandeiros, and the particular local biotic and abiotic conditions of that river, support its recognition as an important conservation unit within the basin.

scholarly journals Tsetse flies should remain in protected areas in KwaZulu-Natal

Koedoe ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian J. Armstrong ◽  
Andy Blackmore
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
South African ◽  
Environmental Governance ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Tsetse Flies ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Negative Impacts

The proposal to eradicate tsetse flies from South Africa, including its protected areas, via the sequential aerosol technique combined with the sterile insect technique to reduce trypanosomiasis in cattle did not present an appropriate analysis of the impacts that implementation of the proposal would have on biodiversity. Not only would the implementation of the proposal be contrary to South African laws protecting and conserving biodiversity, but it would also have negative consequences for the conservation of biodiversity. Some of the negative consequences are reviewed, including extirpations and negative impacts on ecological and ecosystem processes and services. Alternative strategies to control trypanosomiasis in cattle effectively in a more environment-friendly manner are presently available and others will almost certainly become available in the not-too-distant future.Conservation implications: Environmental protection, promotion of conservation and sustainable use of the environment are all deeply seated in South Africa’s law. Rural livestock husbandry considerations and biodiversity conservation are not mutually exclusive and the importance of one cannot supersede the other. The eradication proposal is seen to be environmentally damaging and therefore it is concluded that the purpose of this proposed eradication exercise is unconstitutional, contrary to various multilateral agreements South Africa has entered into and contrary to good environmental governance.

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 Binge drinking, alcohol outlet density and associated factors: a multilevel analysis among adolescents in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Gabrielle Martins ◽  
Mariana Oliveira Guimarães ◽  
Kelly Oliva Jorge ◽  
Carlos José de Paula Silva ◽  
Raquel Conceição Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
School Students ◽  
Alcohol Outlet ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Alcohol Outlets ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
Belo Horizonte

Our study sought to evaluate the prevalence of binge drinking in adolescents and its association with density of alcohol outlets around schools. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, with 436 high-school students aged between 17 and 19 and enrolled in 18 public and private schools. The students completed the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT-C), consisting of questions about alcohol consumption by parents and siblings, and socioeconomic status (type of school, mother’s education level). Data from geographic information systems were used to estimate the density of alcohol outlets around schools participating. The association between exploratory variables and binge drinking was investigated using multilevel logistic regression analysis (p < 0.05) with random intercepts and fixed slopes. A three-step sequential modeling strategy was adopted. The prevalence of binge drinking was 39.9%. The alcohol consumption among adolescents was lower for those studying in areas with low density of alcohol outlets around schools (OR = 0.32; 95%CI: 0.14; 0.73) and the consumption of alcohol by mothers was associated with binge drinking among adolescents (OR = 1.94; 95%CI: 1.14; 3.30). Our study concluded that binge drinking among adolescents was associated with density of alcohol outlets around the schools and mother’s alcohol consumption.

scholarly journals Collapse of national protected areas in Brazil: The example of Minas Gerais State

PARKS ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 59-66
Author(s):  
Matteus Carvalho Ferreira ◽  
Lucas Neves Perillo ◽  
Maria Auxiliadora Drumond ◽  
Flávio Henrique Guimarães Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Minas Gerais State
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