Association between the number of sexual partners and alcohol consumption among schoolchildren / Associação entre número de parceiros sexuais e consumo de bebida alcoólica em escolares

Abstract Objective: To determine the association between the number of sexual partners and alcohol consumption in adolescents and young schoolchildren. Methods: The sample consisted of students from public schools aged 12-24 years who answered the Brazilian version of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey questionnaire. The analysis was performed by multinomial logistic regression model. Results: 1275 students were analyzed. For females, having two to five partners was associated with age ≥15 years (OR 14.58) and maternal education up to incomplete high school or lower educational level (OR 3.37). No consumption of alcohol decreased the chances of having more partners by 96%. For males, the associated variables were: age ≥15 years (OR 18.15); having no religion (OR 3.55); age at first dose ≤14 years (OR 3.48). Binge drinking increases the chances of having a higher number of sexual partners. Conclusion: Regardless of the number of partners, binge drinking and age of alcohol consumption onset are risk factors for vulnerable sexual behavior.

Resumo Objetivo: Determinar a associação entre número de parceiros sexuais e consumo de bebida alcoólica em adolescentes e jovens escolares. Métodos: A amostra foi composta por estudantes da rede estadual entre 12 e 24 anos, que responderam a versão brasileira do questionário Youth Risk Behavior Survey. A análise foi feita por modelo de regressão logística multinomial. Resultados: Foram analisados 1.275 estudantes. Para o sexo feminino ter entre dois a cinco parceiros esteve associado com idade ≥ 15 anos (OR 14,58) e escolaridade materna com ensino médio incompleto ou inferior (OR 3,37). Não fazer uso de bebida alcoólica diminuiu em 96% as chances de ter maior número de parceiros. Para o sexo masculino as variáveis associadas foram: idade ≥ 15 anos (OR 18,15); ausência de religião (OR 3,55); idade da primeira dose ≤ 14 anos (OR 3,48). O envolvimento em bebedeira demonstrou mais chances de ter maior número de parceiros sexuais. Conclusão: Independentemente do número de parceiros, a bebedeira e a idade de iniciação alcoólica são fatores de risco para comportamento sexual vulnerável.

Association between the number of sexual partners and alcohol consumption among schoolchildren.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between the number of sexual partners and alcohol consumption in adolescents and young schoolchildren. METHODS: The sample consisted of students from public schools aged 12-24 years who answered the Brazilian version of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey questionnaire. The analysis was performed by multinomial logistic regression model. RESULTS: 1275 students were analyzed. For females, having two to five partners was associated with age ≥15 years (OR 14.58) and maternal education up to incomplete high school or lower educational level (OR 3.37). No consumption of alcohol decreased the chances of having more partners by 96%. For males, the associated variables were: age ≥15 years (OR 18.15); having no religion (OR 3.55); age at first dose ≤14 years (OR 3.48). Binge drinking increases the chances of having a higher number of sexual partners. CONCLUSION: Regardless of the number of partners, binge drinking and age of alcohol consumption onset are risk factors for vulnerable sexual behavior.

Shoulder Muscle Activation Levels During the Push-Up-Plus Exercise on Stable and Unstable Surfaces.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute effect of the use of stable and unstable surfaces on electromyography (EMG) activity and coactivation of the scapular and upper-limb muscles during the push-up plus (with full protraction of the scapula). Muscle activation of anterior deltoid (AD), posterior deltoid (PD), pectoralis major, biceps brachii (BB), triceps brachii (TB), upper trapezius (UT), middle trapezius (MT), lower trapezius (LT), and serratus anterior (SA) levels and coactivation index were determined by surface EMG in 20 young men during push-up plus performed on a stable and unstable condition (2 unstable devices applied to hands and feet). The paired t test and Cohen d were used for statistical analysis. The results showed that during the execution of the push-up plus on the unstable surface an increased EMG activity of the scapular stabilizing muscles (SA, MT, and LT) was observed, while AD and PD muscles showed a decrease. During exercise execution on the unstable surface there was a higher index of coactivation of the scapular muscles (SA-MT and UT-LT pairs). No significant differences were observed in TB-BB and AD-PD pairs. These results suggest that the push-up-plus exercise associated with unstable surfaces produced greater EMG activity levels and coactivation index of the scapular stabilizing muscle. On the other hand, the use of an unstable surface does not promote the same effect for the shoulder muscles.

Prevalence of headache and its interference in the activities of daily living in female adolescent students.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence of headache and its interference in the activities of daily living (ADL) in female adolescent students. METHODS: This descriptive cross-sectional study enrolled 228 female adolescents from a public school in the city of Petrolina, Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil, aged ten to 19 years. A self-administered structured questionnaire about socio-demographic characteristics, occurrence of headache and its characteristics was employed. Headaches were classified according to the International Headache Society criteria. The chi-square test was used to verify possible associations, being significant p<0.05. RESULTS: After the exclusion of 24 questionnaires that did not met the inclusion criteria, 204 questionnaires were analyzed. The mean age of the adolescents was 14.0±1.4 years. The prevalence of headache was 87.7%. Of the adolescents with headache, 0.5% presented migraine without pure menstrual aura; 6.7%, migraine without aura related to menstruation; 1.6%, non-menstrual migraine without aura; 11.7%, tension-type headache and 79.3%, other headaches. Significant associations were found between pain intensity and the following variables: absenteeism (p=0.001); interference in ADL (p<0.001); medication use (p<0.001); age (p=0.045) and seek for medical care (p<0.022). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of headache in female adolescents observed in this study was high, with a negative impact in ADL and school attendance.

Prevalence of headache and its interference in the activities of daily living in female adolescent students / Prevalencia de cefalea y su interferencia en las actividades de vida diaria en adolescentes escolares del sexo femenino de una escuelapública en Petrolina, Brasil / Prevalência de cefaleia e sua interferência nas atividades de vida diária em adolescentes escolares do sexo feminino

To describe the prevalence of headache and its interference in the activities of daily living (ADL) in female adolescent students. METHODS: This descriptive cross-sectional study enrolled 228 female adolescents from a public school in the city of Petrolina, Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil, aged ten to 19 years. A self-administered structured questionnaire about socio-demographic characteristics, occurrence of headache and its characteristics was employed. Headaches were classified according to the International Headache Society criteria. The chi-square test was used to verify possible associations, being significant p<0.05. RESULTS: After the exclusion of 24 questionnaires that did not met the inclusion criteria, 204 questionnaires were analyzed. The mean age of the adolescents was 14.0±1.4 years. The prevalence of headache was 87.7%. Of the adolescents with headache, 0.5% presented migraine without pure menstrual aura; 6.7%, migraine without aura related to menstruation; 1.6%, non-menstrual migraine without aura; 11.7%, tension-type headache and 79.3%, other headaches. Significant associations were found between pain intensity and the following variables: absenteeism (p=0.001); interference in ADL (p<0.001); medication use (p<0.001); age (p=0.045) and seek for medical care (p<0.022). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of headache in female adolescents observed in this study was high, with a negative impact in ADL and school attendance...

Determinar la prevalencia de cefalea y su interferencia en las actividades de vida diaria (AVD) en adolescentes escolares del sexo femenino. MÉTODOS: Estudio descriptivo transversal realizado con 228 adolescentes del sexo femenino matriculadas en una escuela pública del municipio de Petrolina, Pernambuco, con edades de 10 a 19 años. Se empleó un cuestionario estructurado autoaplicado con cuestiones sobre los datos sociodemográficos, ocurrencia de cefalea y sus características. Se clasificaron las cefaleas según los criterios de la Sociedad Internacional de Cefalea. Se utilizó la prueba del chi-cuadrado para verificar posibles asociaciones y se adoptó un nivel de significancia de p<0,05. RESULTADOS: Después de la exclusión de 24 cuestionarios debido a que no se rellenaban los criterios de inclusión, se analizaron 204 cuestionarios. El promedio de edad de las adolescentes fue de 14,0±1,4 años. La prevalencia de cefalea fue de 87,7%. De las adolescentes con cefalea, 0,5% presentaron migraña sin aura menstrual pura; 6,7%, migraña sin aura relacionada a la menstruación; 1,6%, migraña sin aura no relacionada a la menstruación; 11,7%, cefalea transicional y 79,3%, otras cefaleas. Se encontraron asociaciones significativas entre la intensidad del dolor y las variables: absentismo (p=0,001); interferencia en las AVD (p<0,001); uso de medicamentos (p<0,001); edad (p=0,0045) y busca por médico (p<0,022). CONCLUSIONES: La prevalencia de cefalea verificada en este estudio fue elevada en las adolescentes. Resulta claro el impacto negativo de este síntoma sobre las AVD y la vida escolar, habiendo necesidad de estudios futuros sobre el tema...

Determinar a prevalência de cefaleia e sua interferência nas atividades de vida diária (AVD) em adolescentes escolares do sexo feminino. MÉTODOS: Estudo descritivo transversal realizado com 228 adolescentes do sexo feminino matriculadas em uma escola pública do município de Petrolina, PE, com idades de dez a 19 anos. Empregou-se um questionário estruturado autoaplicado com questões acerca dos dados sociodemográficos, ocorrência de cefaleia e suas características. Classificaram-se as cefaleias segundo os critérios da Sociedade Internacional de Cefaleia. Utilizou-se o teste do qui-quadrado para verificar possíveis associações e adotou-se um nível de significância de p<0,05. RESULTADOS: Após a exclusão de 24 questionários devido ao não preenchimento dos critérios de inclusão, analisaram-se 204 questionários. A idade média das adolescentes foi de 14,0±1,4 anos. A prevalência de cefaleia foi de 87,7%. Das adolescentes com cefaleia, 0,5% apresentaram migrânea sem aura menstrual pura; 6,7%, migrânea sem aura relacionada à menstruação; 1,6%, migrânea sem aura não relacionada à menstruação; 11,7%, cefaleia tensional e 79,3%, outras cefaleias. Encontraram-se associações significativas entre intensidade da dor e as variáveis: absenteísmo (p=0,001); interferência nas AVD (p<0,001); uso de medicamentos (p<0,001); idade (p=0,045) e procura médica (p<0,022). CONCLUSÕES: A prevalência de cefaleia verificada neste estudo foi elevada nas adolescentes, com impacto negativo sobre as AVD e a vida escolar...

Menstruation disturbances: prevalence, characteristics, and effects on the activities of daily living among adolescent girls from Brazil.

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence, characteristics and effects on the activities of daily living of menstruation disturbances among adolescent girls. DESIGN: Descriptive, cross-sectional study. SETTING: A public school in the city of Petrolina, Brazil. PARTICIPANTS: 218 female adolescents of ages between 12 and 17 years. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: We used a structured questionnaire addressing the socio-demographic and menstrual characteristics of the adolescents. The intensity of menstrual pain and its effect on the activities of daily living were measured using an 11-point numeric rating scale. RESULTS: The mean age of adolescent girls was 13.7 ± 1.5 years. The menstrual cycles of 67% were regular, while 33% were irregular. Dysmenorrhea had a prevalence of 73%, and school absenteeism was observed among 31% of the adolescents. In addition, 66% of the participants considered that dysmenorrhea affected their activities of daily living. Associations were found between the intensity of pain and the variables: school absenteeism; affected activities of daily living; need to use medications; and between affected activities of daily living and school absenteeism (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: Among the menstrual disturbances observed dysmenorrhea stood out due to its high prevalence among adolescents with a negative effect on adolescents' activities of daily living. Early diagnosis and knowledge about menstrual disturbances are essential because in addition to reiterating the importance of implementing health education actions, they also help to choose appropriate treatments, thus minimizing the negative effects of these disturbances on the lives of adolescents.