The association of the Bolsa Familia Program with children's oral health in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: Several studies have demonstrated that Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programs reduce poverty/inequity and childhood mortality. However, none of these studies investigated the link between CCT programs and children's oral health. This study examines the association between receiving the Brazilian conditional cash transfer, Bolsa Familia Program (BFP), and the oral health of five-year-old children in the Northeast of Brazil. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 230 caregivers/children randomly selected in primary health care clinics in the city of Fortaleza in 2016. Interviews and oral health examinations were performed. Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with dental caries among five-year-old children enrolled in the BFP. RESULTS: Around 40% of children enrolled in the BFP had dental caries. However, those who received Bolsa Familia (BF) for a period up to two years (OR = 0.13, 95% CI 0.05-0.35) had substantially lower adjusted odds of having dental caries than those who had never received BF. In addition, the association of BF and dental caries was more prominent among extremely poor families (OR = 0.05, 95% CI 0.01-0.28). CONCLUSIONS: Although initial enrolment in the BFP predicted low dental caries among five-year-old children, the prevalence of dental caries in this population is still high, thus, public health programs should target BF children's oral health. An ongoing effort should be made to reduce oral health inequalities among children in Brazil.

An integrative review of associations between polymorphic variants and the metabolic syndrome.

The pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome, i.e. of each of its components, is complex and has not been entirely elucidated. As a result, it is very difficult to establish a definition of which clinical factors are the most important determinants of its development. The objective of this review is to describe Brazilian scientific research investigating associations between the metabolic syndrome and genetic factors. We selected fifteen studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Our analysis revealed that there is a modest volume of Brazilian studies investigating relationships between genes, their polymorphic variants and the metabolic syndrome and its risk factors. Therefore, more studies are needed to better understand the biological roles played by genetic polymorphisms and their relationships with metabolic syndrome or its risk factors.

Electrochemical Immunosensors Based on Zinc Oxide Nanorods for Detection of Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein in Convalescent and Vaccinated Individuals.

Even after over 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic, research on rapid, inexpensive, and accurate tests remains essential for controlling and avoiding the global spread of SARS-CoV-2 across the planet during a potential reappearance in future global waves or regional outbreaks. Assessment of serological responses for COVID-19 can be beneficial for population-level surveillance purposes, supporting the development of novel vaccines and evaluating the efficacy of different immunization programs. This can be especially relevant for broadly used inactivated whole virus vaccines, such as CoronaVac, which produced lower titers of neutralizing antibodies. and showed lower efficacy for specific groups such as the elderly and immunocompromised. We developed an impedimetric biosensor based on the immobilization of SARS-CoV-2 recombinant trimeric spike protein (S protein) on zinc oxide nanorod (ZnONR)-modified fluorine-doped tin oxide substrates for COVID-19 serology testing. Due to electrostatic interactions, the negatively charged S protein was immobilized via physical adsorption. The electrochemical response of the immunosensor was measured at each modification step and characterized by scanning electron microscopy and electrochemical techniques. We successfully evaluated the applicability of the modified ZnONR electrodes using serum samples from COVID-19 convalescent individuals, CoronaVac-vaccinated with or without positive results for SARS-CoV-2 infection, and pre-pandemic samples from healthy volunteers as controls. ELISA for IgG anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike protein was performed for comparison, and ELISA for IgG anti-RBDs of seasonal coronavirus (HCoVs) was used to test the specificity of immunosensor detection. No cross-reactivity with HCoVs was detected using the ZnONR immunosensor, and more interestingly, the sensor presented higher sensitivity when compared to negative ELISA results. The results demonstrate that the ZnONRs/spike-modified electrode displayed sensitive results for convalescents and vaccinated samples and shows excellent potential as a tool for the population's assessment and monitoring of seroconversion and seroprevalence.

Immunodominant antibody responses directed to SARS-CoV-2 hotspot mutation sites and risk of immune escape.

Introduction: Considering the likely need for the development of novel effective vaccines adapted to emerging relevant CoV-2 variants, the increasing knowledge of epitope recognition profile among convalescents and afterwards vaccinated with identification of immunodominant regions may provide important information. Methods: We used an RBD peptide microarray to identify IgG and IgA binding regions in serum of 71 COVID-19 convalescents and 18 vaccinated individuals. Results: We found a set of immunodominant RBD antibody epitopes, each recognized by more than 30% of the tested cohort, that differ among the two different groups and are within conserved regions among betacoronavirus. Of those, only one peptide, P44 (S415-429), recognized by 68% of convalescents, presented IgG and IgA antibody reactivity that positively correlated with nAb titers, suggesting that this is a relevant RBD region and a potential target of IgG/IgA neutralizing activity. Discussion: This peptide is localized within the area of contact with ACE-2 and harbors the mutation hotspot site K417 present in gamma (K417T), beta (K417N), and omicron (K417N) variants of concern. The epitope profile of vaccinated individuals differed from convalescents, with a more diverse repertoire of immunodominant peptides, recognized by more than 30% of the cohort. Noteworthy, immunodominant regions of recognition by vaccinated coincide with mutation sites at Omicron BA.1, an important variant emerging after massive vaccination. Together, our data show that immune pressure induced by dominant antibody responses may favor hotspot mutation sites and the selection of variants capable of evading humoral response.

A Specific IL6 Polymorphic Genotype Modulates the Risk of Trypanosoma cruzi Parasitemia While IL18, IL17A, and IL1B Variant Profiles and HIV Infection Protect Against Cardiomyopathy in Chagas Disease.

Background: Chagas disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi) affects approximately six million individuals worldwide. Clinical manifestations are expected to occur due to the parasite persistence and host immune response. Herein we investigated potential associations between IL1B, IL6, IL17A, or IL18 polymorphism profiles and cardiomyopathy or T. cruzi parasitemia, as well as the impact of HIV infection on cardiopathy. Methods: Two hundred twenty-six patients and 90 control individuals were analyzed. IL1B rs1143627 T>C, IL6 rs1800795 C>G, IL17A rs2275913 G>A, IL18 rs187238 C>G, and IL18 rs1946518 C>A SNVs were analyzed by real-time PCR and T. cruzi parasitemia by PCR. Results: Our data revealed association between a cytokine gene polymorphism and parasitemia never previously reported. The IL6 rs1800795 CG genotype lowered the risk of positive parasitemia (OR = 0.45, 95% CI 0.24-0.86, P = 0.015). Original findings included associations between IL17A rs2275913 AA and IL18 s1946518 AA genotypes with decreased risk of developing cardiomyopathy (OR = 0.27, 95% CI 0.07-0.97, P = 0.044; and OR = 0.35, 95% CI 0.14-0.87, P = 0.023, respectively). IL18 rs1946518 AA and IL1B rs1143627 TC were associated with reduced risk for cardiomyopathy severity, including NYHA (New York Heart Association) class ≥ 2 (OR = 0.21, 95% CI 0.06-0.68, P = 0.009; and OR = 0.48, 95% CI 0.24-0.95, P = 0.036, respectively) and LVEF (left ventricular ejection fraction) <45% for IL18 rs1946518 AA (OR = 0.22, 95% CI 0.05-0.89, P = 0.034). A novel, unexpected protective effect of HIV infection against development/progression of cardiomyopathy was identified, based on a lower risk of developing cardiopathy (OR = 0.48, 95% CI 0.23-0.96, P = 0.039), NYHA class ≥ 2 (OR = 0.15, 95% CI 0.06-0.39, P < 0.001), and LVEF < 45% (OR = 0.03, 95% CI 0.00-0.25, P = 0.001). Digestive involvement was negatively associated with NYHA ≥ 2 and LVEF < 45% (OR = 0.20, 95% CI 0.09-0.47, P < 0.001; and OR = 0.24, 95% CI 0.09-0.62, P = 0.004, respectively). Conclusions: Our data support a protective role of IL17A AA, IL18 AA, and IL1B TC genotypes against development/progression of cardiomyopathy and a modulatory effect of the IL6 CG genotype on the risk of parasitemia in Chagas disease. Notably, HIV infection was shown to protect against development/progression of cardiopathy, potentially associated with a synergistic effect of HIV and highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), attenuating a Th1-mediated response in the myocardium. This proposed hypothesis requires confirmation, however, in larger and more comprehensive future studies.

Accuracy of Intraoperative Examination in Central Nervous System Lesions: A Study of 133 Cases.

OBJECTIVE: Intraoperative examination is a highly valuable tool for the evaluation of central nervous system (CNS) lesions, helping the neurosurgeon to determine the best surgical management. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and to analyze the diagnostic disagreements and pitfalls of the intraoperative examinations through correlation with the final histopathological diagnosis in CNS lesions. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of intraoperative examination of CNS lesions and their final diagnosis obtained during 16 consecutive years. All diagnoses were reviewed and classified according to World Health Organization (WHO) grading for CNS tumors. Squash was performed in 119 cases, while frozen section and both methods were done in 7 cases each. RESULTS: Among the 133 intraoperative examinations considered, 114 (85.7%) presented concordance and 19 (14.3%) diagnostic disagreement when compared with subsequent histopathological examinations. The sensitivity and specificity for the detection of neoplasia in intraoperative examination was 98 and 94%, respectively. The positive and negative predictive values were 99 and 88%, respectively. The accuracy for neoplastic and nonneoplastic disease was 85.7%. Disagreements were more frequent among low-grade (WHO grades I and II) neoplasms and nonmalignant cases. CONCLUSIONS: Our results showed good accuracy of the intraoperative assessments for diagnosis of CNS lesions, particularly in high-grade (grades III and IV) lesions and metastatic neoplasms.

Gênero, Masculinidades e Saúde de Homens: desenvolvimento de uma disciplina curricular no curso de graduação em Enfermagem / Gender, Masculinities and Men's Health: development of a curricular discipline in the undergraduate nursing course / Género, masculinidades y salud del hombre: desarrollo de una disciplina curricular en la carrera de enfermería

Objetivo: descrever o desenvolvimento de uma disciplina curricular no curso de graduação em Enfermagem na área de gênero, masculinidades e saúde de homens. Método: Estudo descritivo, qualitativo, oriundo de atividade curricular docente no curso de graduação em Enfermagem de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior de um município da Bahia, Brasil, entre os anos de 2014 a 2020. Foram consultadas fontes de dados institucionais, registros imagéticos, atividades de ensino-aprendizagem produzidos no componente e relatos de docentes. Os dados apreendidos foram tematizados a partir da análise de conteúdo proposta por e interpretada à luz do referencial de masculinidade na perspectiva de Raewyn Connell. Resultados: O desenvolvimento do componente curricular foi advindo de diálogos acadêmicos em consonância com a instituição de ensino, sob a convergência com as demandas e necessidades discentes e para a formação em Enfermagem. Buscou-se atender as iniciativas de fortalecimento da implementação da Política Nacional de Atenção Integral à Saúde do Homem do Ministério da Saúde brasileiro, tais quais dos indicadores epidemiológicos e da formação em Enfermagem sob a ótica relacional de gênero e das masculinidades na produção do cuidado à saúde direcionado ao público masculino. Conclusão: O desenvolvimento do componente curricular oportunizou a ampliação e o fortalecimento da formação qualificada de Enfermagem, a contribuição para a superação da invisibilidade do público masculino nas ações e na atenção em saúde, promoveu a integração ensino e serviço a partir da extensão acadêmica e fomentou a produção científica direcionada para a Enfermagem na saúde de homens.

Objective: to describe the development of a curricular discipline in the undergraduate nursing course in the area of gender, masculinities and men's health. Method: A descriptive, qualitative study, originating from teaching curricular activity in the undergraduate nursing course of a Higher Education Institution in a municipality in Bahia, Brazil, between the years 2014 to 2020. Sources of institutional data, imagery records, teaching-learning activities produced in the component and teachers' reports. The apprehended data were themed from the content analysis proposed by and interpreted in the light of the masculinity framework from the perspective of Raewyn Connell. Results: The development of the curricular component came from academic dialogues in line with the educational institution, under the convergence with the demands and needs of students and for nursing education. We sought to meet the initiatives to strengthen the implementation of the National Policy for Integral Attention to Men's Health of the Brazilian Ministry of Health, such as the epidemiological indicators and nursing education under the relational perspective of gender and masculinities in the production of health care. health directed at the male audience. Conclusion: The development of the curricular component provided an opportunity for the expansion and strengthening of qualified nursing training, the contribution to overcoming the invisibility of the male audience in actions and in health care, promoted the integration of teaching and service from the academic extension and fostered scientific production directed to Nursing in men's health.

Objetivo: describir el desarrollo de una disciplina curricular en la carrera de enfermería en el área de género, masculinidades y salud del hombre. Método: Estudio descriptivo, cualitativo, proveniente de la actividad curricular docente en el curso de pregrado en enfermería de una Institución de Educación Superior en un municipio de Bahía, Brasil, entre los años 2014 a 2020. Fuentes de datos institucionales, registros de imágenes, actividades de enseñanza-aprendizaje producidas en el componente e informes docentes. Los datos capturados fueron temáticos del análisis de contenido propuesto e interpretado a la luz del marco de masculinidad desde la perspectiva de Raewyn Connell. Resultados: El desarrollo del componente curricular provino de diálogos académicos en línea con la institución educativa, bajo la convergencia con las demandas y necesidades de los estudiantes y para la formación en enfermería. Buscamos atender las iniciativas para fortalecer la implementación de la Política Nacional de Atención Integral a la Salud del Hombre del Ministerio de Salud de Brasil, tales como los indicadores epidemiológicos y la educación de enfermería bajo la perspectiva relacional de género y masculinidades en la producción de atención de salud. salud dirigida al público masculino. Conclusión: El desarrollo del componente curricular brindó una oportunidad para la expansión y fortalecimiento de la formación calificada de enfermería, el aporte para superar la invisibilidad del público masculino en las acciones y en la atención de la salud, promovió la integración de la enseñanza y el servicio desde la extensión académica y fomentó producción científica dirigida a la Enfermería en Salud del Hombre.

Perfil epidemiológico de agravos urológicos em homens cisgêneros em município da Bahia, Brasil / Epidemiological profile of urological disorders in cisgendered men in the municipality of Bahia, Brazil / Perfil epidemiológico de los trastornos urológicos en hombres cisgénero en el municipio de Bahía, Brasil

Objetivo: caracterizar o perfil epidemiológico de agravos urológicos em homens cisgêneros em uma unidade de urologia, nefrologia e transplante na Bahia, Brasil. Método: Estudo descritivo, quantitativo, transversal, realizado a partir da base de dados oriundos de 160 prontuários de atendimento em um hospital público, filantrópico, especializado, localizado em um município da Bahia, Brasil no ano de 2016. Os dados foram analisados no software Statistic Package Science for Social (SPSS). Resultados: Dos 160 homens atendidos na unidade de referência, na faixa etária ≥ 60 anos, casados, raçacor parda, escolaridade não informada, zona urbana e aposentados. Dos agravos urológicos identificados, 12 tipos de agravos foram identificados sendo os mais frequentes: câncer de próstata e hiperplasia prostática. As características clínicas foram: os hábitos de vida tiveram quantitativo expressivo de informações não fornecidas. Entretanto, daqueles informados, destacaram: ser tabagista e etilista. As doenças de base não foram informadas. Daquelas apontadas, destacaram a Hipertensão. O modo de identificação da doença, a maioria não informou, mas destacou-se a apresentação de sintomas. Os exames realizados foram os laboratoriais e o PSA. Sobre os tratamentos, o medicamentoso e cirúrgico foram os mais frequentes. Quatro usuários foram a óbito. Conclusão: O perfil de atendimentos de homens com agravos urológicos no serviço de referência, predominou os idosos, da raça negra (pretos e pardos) e o câncer de próstata como principal agravo urológico.

Objective: to characterize the epidemiological profile of urological disorders in cisgendered men in a urology, nephrology and transplant unit in Bahia, Brazil. Method: Descriptive, quantitative, crosssectional study, carried out from a database of 160 medical records in a public, philanthropic, specialized hospital, located in a municipality in Bahia, Brazil in 2016. The data were analyzed using the software Statistic Package Science for Social (SPSS). Results: Of the 160 men seen at the referral unit, aged ≥ 60 years, married, mixed race, uneducated schooling, urban area and retirees. Of the urological disorders identified, 12 types of disorders were identified, the most frequent being: prostate cancer and prostatic hyperplasia. The clinical characteristics were: life habits had a significant amount of information not provided. However, of those informed, they highlighted: being a smoker and alcoholic. The underlying diseases were not reported. Of those pointed out, they highlighted Hypertension. The mode of identification of the disease, most did not report, but the presentation of symptoms stood out. The tests performed were laboratory tests and PSA. Regarding treatments, medication and surgery were the most frequent. Four users died. Conclusion: The profile of visits by men with urological disorders at the reference service, predominated the elderly, blacks (blacks and browns) and prostate cancer as the main urological condition.

Objetivo: Objetivo: caracterizar el perfil epidemiológico de los trastornos urológicos en hombres cisgénero en una unidad de urología, nefrología y trasplante de Bahía, Brasil. Método: Estudio descriptivo, cuantitativo, transversal, realizado a partir de una base de datos de 160 historias clínicas de un hospital público, filantrópico, especializado, ubicado en un municipio de Bahía, Brasil en 2016. Los datos fueron analizados mediante el software Ciencia del paquete estadístico para las redes sociales (SPSS). Resultados: De los 160 hombres atendidos en la unidad de derivación, de ≥ 60 años, casados, mestizos, sin educación, zona urbana y jubilados. De los trastornos urológicos identificados, se identificaron 12 tipos de trastornos, siendo los más frecuentes: cáncer de próstata e hiperplasia prostática. Las características clínicas fueron: los hábitos de vida tenían una cantidad significativa de información no aportada. Sin embargo, de los informados destacaron: ser fumador y alcohólico. No se informaron las enfermedades subyacentes. De los señalados, destacaron Hipertensión. El modo de identificación de la enfermedad, la mayoría no informó, pero se destacó la presentación de los síntomas. Las pruebas realizadas fueron pruebas de laboratorio y PSA. En cuanto a los tratamientos, la medicación y la cirugía fueron las más frecuentes. Murieron cuatro usuarios. Conclusión: En el perfil de visitas de hombres con alteraciones urológicas al servicio de referencia, predominó el anciano, la raza negra (negros y pardos) y el cáncer de próstata como principal afección urológica.

NAT2, XRCC1 and hOGG1 polymorphisms, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption and risk of upper aerodigestive tract cancer.

AIM: To evaluate associations between polymorphisms of the N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2), human 8-oxoguanine glycosylase 1 (hOGG1) and X-ray repair cross-complementing protein 1 (XRCC1) genes and risk of upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A case-control study involving 117 cases and 224 controls was undertaken. The NAT2 gene polymorphisms were genotyped by automated sequencing and XRCC1 Arg399Gln and hOGG1 Ser326Cys polymorphisms were determined by Polymerase Chain Reaction followed by Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) methods. RESULTS: Slow metabolization phenotype was significantly associated as a risk factor for the development of UADT cancer (p=0.038). Furthermore, haplotype of slow metabolization was also associated with UADT cancer (p=0.014). The hOGG1 Ser326Cys polymorphism (CG or GG vs. CC genotypes) was shown as a protective factor against UADT cancer in moderate smokers (p=0.031). The XRCC1 Arg399Gln polymorphism (GA or AA vs. GG genotypes), in turn, was a protective factor against UADT cancer only among never-drinkers (p=0.048). CONCLUSION: Interactions involving NAT2, XRCC1 Arg399Gln and hOGG1 Ser326Cys polymorphisms may modulate the risk of UADT cancer in this population.

Meninos e meninas: influências culturais no método de Zulliger / Boys and girls: cultural influences in the Zulliger method / Niños y niñas: influencias culturales en el método de Zulliger

Neste estudo, objetivou-se comparar o desempenho no Zulliger pelo Sistema Compreensivo (ZSC) em função do sexo biológico em crianças cearenses. Participaram do estudo 68 crianças, pareadas quanto ao sexo e a idade, variando entre 6 e 11 anos. Foram administrados nas crianças os testes de Raven e ZSC em sessão individual. O ZSC identificou nas meninas maior capacidade em demonstrar necessidades afetivas e um funcionamento cognitivo imaturo e, nos meninos, possível meticulosidade, tendências a se refugiar na fantasia, emprego distorcido da verbalização e dificuldades nos relacionamentos interpessoais. O fato do ZSC distinguir as disparidades observadas de acordo com gênero sugere evidências de validade para o método. (AU)

The objective of this study was to compare the performance in the Zulliger Comprehensive System (ZCS) as a function of biological sex in children from Ceará. The study included 68 children, divided equally in sex and age, ranging from 6 to 11 years. The Raven and ZCS tests were administered to the children individually. The ZCS identified girls' ability to demonstrate affective needs and immature cognitive functioning and, in boys, possible meticulousness, tendencies to take refuge in fantasy, distorted use of verbalization and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. The fact that the ZCS distinguishes observed gender disparities suggests evidence of validity for the method. (AU)

El objetivo fue comparar el rendimiento del test de Zulliger (ZSC) por el Sistema Comprensivo, en función del sexo biológico de niños cearenses. Participaron del estudio 68 niños, pareados por sexo y edad, variando la misma de 6 a 11 años. Se administraron los tests de Raven y ZSC en sesiones individuales. El ZSC identificó en las niñas mayor capacidad en demostrar necesidades afectivas y un funcionamiento cognitivo inmaduro, y, en los niños, posible meticulosidad, tendencia a refugiarse en fantasías, uso distorsionado de la verbalización y dificultades en las relaciones interpersonales. El hecho del ZSC distinguir las disparidades observadas de acuerdo con el género, sugiere evidencias de validez para el método. (AU)

Associação de variantes polimórficas com síndrome metabólica: uma revisão integrativa / An integrative review of associations between polymorphic variants and the metabolic syndrome

A patogênese da síndrome metabólica, ou seja, de cada um de seus componentes, é complexa e não totalmente elucidada. Por isso, há grande dificuldade em se estabelecer uma definição de quais fatores clínicos e biológicos seriam os principais determinantes no seu desenvolvimento. Esta revisão tem como objetivo caracterizar a produção científica brasileira que aborda o estudo da síndrome metabólica associada aos fatores genéticos. Foram incluídos 15 estudos, levando em consideração os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Nossa análise revela uma razoável quantidade de trabalhos brasileiros que investigam a relação de genes e suas variantes polimórficas com a síndrome metabólica e seus fatores de risco. Dessa forma, ressalta-se a necessidade de mais trabalhos que examinem melhor o papel biológico ou a relação dos polimorfismos genéticos em pacientes com síndrome metabólica ou com seus fatores de risco.

The pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome, i.e. of each of its components, is complex and has not been entirely elucidated. As a result, it is very difficult to establish a definition of which clinical factors are the most important determinants of its development. The objective of this review is to describe Brazilian scientific research investigating associations between the metabolic syndrome and genetic factors. We selected fifteen studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Our analysis revealed that there is a modest volume of Brazilian studies investigating relationships between genes, their polymorphic variants and the metabolic syndrome and its risk factors. Therefore, more studies are needed to better understand the biological roles played by genetic polymorphisms and their relationships with metabolic syndrome or its risk factors.

Análise da Produção Científica Brasileira sobre o Teste das Matrizes Progressivas de Raven / Analysis of the Brazilian Scientific Production on the Raven’ Progressives Matrices Test / Análisis de la Producción Científica Brasileña acerca de la Prueba de Raven

Resumo O Teste das Matrizes Progressivas de Raven é um instrumento não verbal para avaliação da inteligência. As pesquisas sobre ele, no Brasil, iniciaram-se na década de 1950 e continuaram a desenvolver-se com o passar dos anos, em maior ou menor escala de acordo com o período. O presente estudo objetivou quantificar e analisar a produção científica brasileira de artigos a respeito do Teste das Matrizes Progressivas de Raven, disponíveis nas bases de dados Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) e Periódicos Eletrônicos em Psicologia (PePSIC). Foram selecionados e analisados 71 artigos obtidos a partir das palavras-chaves “teste de Raven” e “Raven”. As produções científicas analisadas foram publicadas no período entre 1995 e 2014 e, em sua maioria, eram provenientes da região Sudeste brasileira. Notou-se que a maioria dos artigos referiu o uso do teste de Raven em contextos específicos, e poucos buscaram analisar as qualidades psicométricas do instrumento, evidenciando a demanda de mais estudos sobre as qualidades psicométricas do teste de Raven....(AU)

Abstract The Raven’s Progressive Matrices Test is a non-verbal tool for assessment of intelligence, whose research in Brazil started in the 1950s and continued over the years, to a greater or lesser extent according to the period. This study aimed to quantify and analyze the Brazilian scientific production of articles concerning the Raven’s Progressive Matrices Test, available in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and Electronic Journal of Psychology (PePSIC) databases. Seventy-one articles using the keywords “Raven test” and “Raven” were selected and analyzed. The analyzed scientific works were published between 1995 and 2014 and mostly come from the Brazilian southeast region. It was noted that most of the articles reported the use of Raven Test in specific contexts and few sought to analyze the psychometric qualities of the instrument, evidencing the need for more studies on the psychometric qualities of the Raven Test....(AU)

Resumen El Test de Matrices Progresivas de Raven es un instrumento no verbal para evaluación de la inteligencia, cuyas investigaciones en Brasil iniciaron en la década de 1950 y continuaron con el paso de los años, en mayor o menor medida de acuerdo con el período. El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo cuantificar y analizar la producción científica brasileña de artículos sobre el Test de Matrices Progresivas de Raven, disponibles en las bases de datos Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) y Revistas Electrónicas en Psicología (PePSIC). 71 artículos, obtenidos a partir con las palabras clave “test de Raven” y “Raven” fueron seleccionados y analizados. Las producciones científicas analizadas fueron publicadas en el período entre 1995 y 2014 y provienen, en su mayoría, de la región sudeste brasileña. Se notó que la mayoría de los artículos relataron el uso del test de Raven en contextos específicos, y pocos buscaron analizar las cualidades psicométricas del instrumento, evidenciando la demanda por más estudios sobre las cualidades psicométricas del test de Raven....(AU)