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Semina cienc. biol. saude ; 45(2): 113-126, jul./dez. 2024. Tab, Ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1513051

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A síndrome respiratória aguda grave (SRAG) é caracterizada por sintomas de febre alta, tosse e dispneia, e, na maioria dos casos, relacionada a uma quantidade reduzida de agentes infecciosos. O objetivo foi avaliar a prevalência dos vírus respiratórios Influenza A (FluA), vírus sincicial respiratório (RSV) e do novo coronavírus (SARS-CoV-2) em pacientes com internação hospitalar por SRAG. Estudo transversal, com pacientes em internação hospitalar com SRAG entre novembro de 2021 e maio de 2022. Dados sociodemográficos e clínicos e amostras da nasofaringe foram coletados/as, as quais foram submetidas à extração de RNA e testadas quanto à positividade para Influenza A, RSV e SARS-CoV-2 por meio da técnica de PCR em tempo real pelo método SYBR Green. Foram incluídos 42 pacientes, sendo 59,5% do sexo feminino, 57,1% idosos, 54,8% com ensino fundamental. A maior parte dos pacientes reportou hábito tabagista prévio ou atual (54,8%), não etilista (73,8%) e 83,3% deles apresentavam alguma comorbidade, sendo hipertensão arterial sistêmica e diabetes mellitus tipo 2 as mais prevalentes. Um total de 10,5% dos pacientes testou positivo para FluA, nenhuma amostra positiva para RSV e 76,3% positivos para SARS-CoV-2. Na população estudada, SRAG com agravo hospitalar foi observado em maior proporção, em mulheres, idosos e pessoas com comorbidades, embora sem significância estatística, sendo o novo coronavírus o agente etiológico mais relacionado, o que evidencia a patogenicidade desse agente e suas consequências ainda são evidentes após quase 2 anos de período pandêmico.


Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is characterized by symptoms of high fever, cough and dyspnea, and is in most cases related to a reduced amount of infectious agents. The objective was to assess the prevalence of respiratory viruses Influenza A (FluA), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in patients hospitalized for SARS. Cross-sectional study, with patients hospitalized with SARS between November 2021 and May 2022. Sociodemographic and clinical data and nasopharyngeal samples were collected, which were subjected to RNA extraction and tested for positivity for Influenza A, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 using the real-time PCR technique using the SYBR Green method. 42 patients were included, 59.5% female, 57.1% elderly, 54.8% with primary education. Most patients reported previous or current smoking habits (54.8%), non-drinkers (73.8) and 83.3% of them had some comorbidity, with systemic arterial hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus being the most prevalent. A total of 10.5% of patients tested positive for FluA, no samples positive for RSV, and 76.3% positive for SARS-CoV-2. In the studied population, SARS with hospital injury was observed more frequently in women and the elderly, with associated comorbidities, with the new coronavirus being the most related etiological agent, which shows, although not statistically significant, that the pathogenicity of this agent and its consequences are still evident after almost 2 years of period pandemic.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 29(8): e05502024, ago. 2024. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1569036

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Resumen Estudio de tipo cualitativo que explora las perspectivas y experiencias de un grupo de mujeres mexicanas que vivieron la atención institucionalizada del parto en la primera y segunda ola de la pandemia por COVID-19. A través de un guión semiestructurado se entrevistó a nueve mujeres que vivieron la experiencia de la atención del parto entre marzo y octubre de 2020, en hospitales públicos y privados de la ciudad de San Luis Potosí, en México. Bajo la propuesta de análisis de la teoría fundamentada, se identificó que las estrategias sanitarias implementadas en el marco de la pandemia, trajeron consigo un retroceso en la garantía del parto humanizado, las mujeres se narraron desconfiadas en los protocolos que siguió el personal para la atención de sus partos en los hospitales del sector público y muy confiadas en los que se implementaron en el sector privado. La realización de cesáreas sin una justificación clara emergió como una constante, igual que la separación temprana de los binomios. Continúa frágil la disposición y el convencimiento del personal sanitario y las instituciones para garantizar, proteger y defender el derecho de las mujeres a vivir el parto libre de violencia. Persisten resistencias para repensar la atención del parto desde un paradigma no biomédicalizante.


Abstract This is a qualitative study that explores the perspectives and experiences of a group of Mexican women who experienced institutionalized childbirth care in the first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a semi-structured script, nine women who experienced childbirth care were interviewed between March and October 2020 in public and private hospitals in the city of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Under the Grounded Theory analysis proposal, it was identified that the health strategies implemented during the pandemic brought with them a setback in the guarantee of humanized childbirth. Women described themselves as distrustful of the protocols that personnel followed to attend to their births in public sector hospitals and very confident in those implemented in the private sector. The intervention of cesarean sections without a clear justification emerged as a constant, as did early dyad separation. Healthcare personnel's and institutions' willingness and conviction to guarantee, protect and defend the right of women to experience childbirth free of violence remain fragile. Resistance persists to rethink childbirth care from a non-biomedicalizing paradigm.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1569241

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Objetivo: Comparar el rendimiento clínico odontológico de dos años de pandemia COVID-19 con dos años prepandemia y certificar los procesos de seguridad sanitaria en la prevención de COVID-19, en un centro docente asistencial. Método: Se estudió retrospectiva y descriptivamente (años 2018-2021); A: El rendimiento clínico comparativo entre dos años de pandemia versus dos años prepandemia, incluyendo: pacientes que solicitaron atención, pacientes citados, tratamientos efectuados, horas de actividad clínica y edad pacientes; B:Acreditación externa del cumplimiento de las medidas preventivas COVID-19. Resultados: A: Comparado con el promedio histórico, durante la pandemia la cantidad de pacientes que solicitó atención aumentó 64,46%; los pacientes citados disminuyeron -13,89%; el total de tratamientos se redujo -2,4%; la cantidad tratamientos el año 2020 se redujeron -41,28% y el año 2021 se incrementaron en 47,33%, la edad media no presentó diferencias significativas(p=0,0001). Los datos presentaron alta confiabilidad (Alfa=0,939) B: La Mutual de Seguridad acreditó el centro con 97% de cumplimiento. Conclusiones: Durante la pandemia se incrementó la solicitud por atención odontológica. El primer año, la pandemia redujo severamente la atención, la que se incrementó significativamente al segundo año. El total de tratamientos efectuados se redujo levemente en el período de pandemia comparado con los dos años previos.


Objective: To compare the clinical dental performance of two years of COVID-19 pandemic with two years pre-pandemic and to certify the health safety processes in the prevention of COVID-19 in a teaching health care center. Method: We studied retrospectively and descriptively (years 2018-2021); A: The comparative clinical performance between two pandemic years and two pre-pandemic years, including patients who requested care, patients cited, treatments performed, hours of clinical activity and patient age; B: External accreditation of the compliance with COVID-19 preventive measures. Results: A: Compared to the historical average, during the pandemic, the number of patients requesting care increased by 64.46%; the number of patients cited decreased by -13.89%; the total number of treatments decreased by -2.4%; the number of treatments in 2020 decreased by -41.28% and in 2021 increased by 47.33%; the mean age did not show significant differences (p=0.0001). The data presented high reliability (Alpha=0.939) B: The Chilean Safety Association accredited the center with 97% of compliance. Conclusions: During COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for dental care increased. In the first year, the pandemic severely reduced care, which increased significantly in the second year. The total number of treatments performed was slightly reduced in the pandemic period compared to previous years.

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Vive (El Alto) ; 7(20)ago. 2024.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1570127

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La pandemia de COVID-19 representó un gran desafío para los profesionales de la salud de Perú, debido al riesgo elevado de contagio, la sobrecarga laboral y afectación de la salud mental. Objetivo: Describir las experiencias laborales y percepciones del personal sanitario de este país durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Materiales y Métodos: Se llevó a cabo un estudio cualitativo fenomenológico, en el que se realizaron ocho entrevistas semiestructuradas a profesionales de la salud pública en Perú entre mayo y diciembre del año 2020. Las mismas fueron grabadas y transcritas para la recolección de la información, las cuales se analizaron en categorías. Resultados: En las entrevistas realizadas se destacaron los desafíos organizativos y de recursos, como la escasez de equipos de protección personal y gestión burocrática. Se resaltó el impacto humano y social en términos de comunicación, empatía y reevaluación de valores personales. Se observó adaptaciones significativas en la práctica médica, con énfasis en el manejo de pacientes y la capacitación. Conclusiones: Las experiencias clínicas y emocionales reflejaron los retos y motivaciones del personal sanitario durante la pandemia; en el que se demostró la necesidad de una mayor adaptabilidad y preparación, así como la importancia del bienestar emocional y social.


The COVID-19 pandemic represented a great challenge for health professionals in Peru, due to the high risk of contagion, work overload, and impact on mental health. Objective: Describe the work experiences and perceptions of health personnel in this country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study was carried out, in which eight semi-structured interviews were carried out with public health professionals in Peru between May and December 2020. They were recorded and transcribed for the collection of information, which were analyzed in categories. Results: Organizational and resource challenges were highlighted in the interviews conducted, such as the shortage of personal protective equipment and bureaucratic management. The human and social impact was highlighted in terms of communication, empathy and reevaluation of personal values. Significant adaptations were observed in medical practice, with emphasis on patient management and training. Conclusions: The clinical and emotional experiences reflected the challenges and motivations of healthcare personnel during the pandemic; in which the need for greater adaptability and preparation was demonstrated, as well as the importance of emotional and social well-being.


A pandemia da COVID-19 representou um grande desafio para os profissionais de saúde no Peru, devido ao alto risco de contágio, sobrecarga de trabalho e impacto na saúde mental. Objetivo: Descrever as experiências de trabalho e percepções do pessoal de saúde neste país durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Materiais e Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo fenomenológico qualitativo, no qual foram realizadas oito entrevistas semiestruturadas com profissionais de saúde pública no Peru entre maio e dezembro de 2020. Elas foram gravadas e transcritas para a coleta de informações. Resultados: Os desafios organizacionais e de recursos foram destacados nas entrevistas realizadas, como a escassez de equipamentos de proteção individual e a gestão burocrática. O impacto humano e social foi destacado em termos de comunicação, empatia e reavaliação de valores pessoais. Adaptações significativas foram observadas na prática médica, com ênfase no manejo e treinamento dos pacientes. Conclusões: As experiências clínicas e emocionais refletiram os desafios e motivações dos profissionais de saúde durante a pandemia; em que foi demonstrada a necessidade de maior adaptabilidade e preparação, bem como a importância do bem-estar emocional e social.

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Vive (El Alto) ; 7(20): 393-402, ago. 2024.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1568294

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La pandemia de COVID-19 representó un gran desafío para los profesionales de la salud de Perú, debido al riesgo elevado de contagio, la sobrecarga laboral y afectación de la salud mental. Objetivo: describir las experiencias laborales y percepciones del personal sanitario de este país durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Materiales y Métodos: se llevó a cabo un estudio cualitativo fenomenológico, en el que se realizaron ocho entrevistas semiestructuradas a profesionales de la salud pública en Perú entre mayo y diciembre del año 2020. Las mismas fueron grabadas y transcritas para la recolección de la información, las cuales se analizaron en categorías. Resultados: en las entrevistas realizadas se destacaron los desafíos organizativos y de recursos, como la escasez de equipos de protección personal y gestión burocrática. Se resaltó el impacto humano y social en términos de comunicación, empatía y reevaluación de valores personales. Se observó adaptaciones significativas en la práctica médica, con énfasis en el manejo de pacientes y la capacitación. Conclusiones: las experiencias clínicas y emocionales reflejaron los retos y motivaciones del personal sanitario durante la pandemia; en el que se demostró la necesidad de una mayor adaptabilidad y preparación, así como la importancia del bienestar emocional y social.


The COVID-19 pandemic represented a great challenge for health professionals in Peru, due to the high risk of contagion, work overload, and impact on mental health. Objective: describe the work experiences and perceptions of health personnel in this country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: a qualitative phenomenological study was carried out, in which eight semi-structured interviews were carried out with public health professionals in Peru between May and December 2020. They were recorded and transcribed for the collection of information, which were analyzed in categories. Results: organizational and resource challenges were highlighted in the interviews conducted, such as the shortage of personal protective equipment and bureaucratic management. The human and social impact was highlighted in terms of communication, empathy and reevaluation of personal values. Significant adaptations were observed in medical practice, with emphasis on patient management and training. Conclusions: the clinical and emotional experiences reflected the challenges and motivations of healthcare personnel during the pandemic; in which the need for greater adaptability and preparation was demonstrated, as well as the importance of emotional and social well-being


A pandemia da COVID-19 representou um grande desafio para os profissionais de saúde no Peru, devido ao alto risco de contágio, sobrecarga de trabalho e impacto na saúde mental. Objetivo: descrever as experiências de trabalho e percepções do pessoal de saúde neste país durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Materiais e Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo fenomenológico qualitativo, no qual foram realizadas oito entrevistas semiestruturadas com profissionais de saúde pública no Peru entre maio e dezembro de 2020. Elas foram gravadas e transcritas para a coleta de informações. Resultados: os desafios organizacionais e de recursos foram destacados nas entrevistas realizadas, como a escassez de equipamentos de proteção individual e a gestão burocrática. O impacto humano e social foi destacado em termos de comunicação, empatia e reavaliação de valores pessoais. Adaptações significativas foram observadas na prática médica, com ênfase no manejo e treinamento dos pacientes. Conclusões: as experiências clínicas e emocionais refletiram os desafios e motivações dos profissionais de saúde durante a pandemia; em que foi demonstrada a necessidade de maior adaptabilidade e preparação, bem como a importância do bem-estar emocional e social


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Personal Protective Equipment
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 122(4): e202310291, ago. 2024. tab
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1562709

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Introducción. La pandemia por COVID-19 afectó la atención de pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 1 (DM1). Además, se reportó un aumento de cetoacidosis diabética (CAD) como forma de diagnóstico. Objetivos. Evaluar si durante la pandemia por COVID-19 se modificaron el tiempo de evolución de síntomas, las causas de hospitalización por DM1 y la proporción de formas graves, y describir la infección por SARS-CoV-2 en estos pacientes. Población y métodos. Estudio transversal que incluyó pacientes menores de 19 años hospitalizados por DM1 en un centro pediátrico de referencia de marzo de 2018 a agosto de 2019 (prepandemia) y de marzo de 2020 a agosto de 2021 (pandemia). Resultados. Se analizaron 231 internaciones, 135 prepandemia y 96 en pandemia. Los pacientes con debut diabético presentaron menor tiempo de evolución de síntomas en pandemia que en prepandemia (18,8 ± 10,2 vs. 52,1 ±12,1 días, respectivamente; p <0,001). Las hospitalizaciones por todas las formas de debut diabético y el debut con CAD fueron más frecuentes en pandemia que en prepandemia (59,4 % vs. 39,3 %; OR 2,3; IC95% 1,3-3,8; p = 0,003); y (40,6 % vs. 20,7 %; OR 2,6; IC95% 1,4-5,2; p = 0,006) respectivamente. La proporción de formas graves de CAD no se modificó entre ambos períodos (48,1 % vs. 59,9 %; p = 0,3). Solo 6 pacientes presentaron infección por SARS-CoV-2; 3 fueron formas graves. Conclusión. Durante la pandemia, disminuyó el tiempo de evolución de síntomas y aumentó la frecuencia de hospitalizaciones por debut de DM1, con mayor proporción de CAD. No se modificó la proporción de formas graves de CAD


Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted on the health care of patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1). An increase in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) as a form of diagnosis was reported. Objectives. To assess whether there were changes in the time from symptom onset, the causes of hospitalization due to DM1, and the proportion of severe forms, and to describe SARS-CoV-2 infection in these patients. Population and methods. Cross-sectional study in patients younger than 19 years hospitalized due to DM1 from March 2018 to August 2019 (pre-pandemic) and from March 2020 to August 2021 (pandemic). Results. The assessment included 135 hospitalizations in the pre-pandemic period and 96 during the pandemic. The time from symptom onset during the pandemic in those with debutof diabetes was shorter than in the pre-pandemic period (18.8 ± 10.2 versus 52.1 ± 12.1 days, respectively; p < 0.001). Hospitalizations due to all forms of diabetes debut and debut with DKA were more common during the pandemic than before it (59.4% versus 39.3%; odds ratio [OR]: 2.3; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.3­3.8; p = 0.003 and 40.6% versus 20.7%; OR: 2.6; 95% CI: 1.4­5.2; p = 0.006, respectively). Severe forms of DKA did not change between both periods (48.1% versus 59.9%; p = 0.3). Only 6 patients developed SARS-CoV-2 infection; 3 were severe. Conclusion. During the pandemic, the time from symptom onset decreased and the frequency of hospitalizations due to debut of DM1 increased. The proportion of severe forms of DKA did not change.


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Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Diabetic Ketoacidosis/diagnosis , Diabetic Ketoacidosis/epidemiology , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/diagnosis , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/epidemiology , COVID-19/diagnosis , COVID-19/epidemiology , Hospitalization/statistics & numerical data , Time Factors , Cross-Sectional Studies
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An Pediatr (Engl Ed) ; 101(1): 21-28, 2024 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38981817

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INTRODUCTION: Eating disorders (EDs) develop more frequently in young females. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been evidence of an increase in children and adolescents, with an earlier onset and a worse body weight and nutritional status. The aim of this study was to determine whether this trend has also been observed in our region over the past 6 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective and descriptive cohort study in paediatric patients with a diagnosis of ED, referred during the 3 years preceding and following the declaration of the state of alarm due to the pandemic. We analysed and compared clinical, anthropometric and laboratory variables and bioelectrical impedance and bone density data. RESULTS: Of the 129 patients in the sample, 28 were referred before the lockdown period and 101 after. When we compared these groups, we found a longer time elapsed from onset to the initial assessment (mean delay, 11.87 [SD, 6.75] vs. 6.64 [SD, 4.36] months), a greater hospitalization rate (14.1% vs. 10.1%), and lower vitamin D values (mean level, 28.19 [SD, 9.95] vs. 34.39 [SD, 11.87] ng/mL) in the post-lockdown group. We also found a greater frequency of self-harm suicide attempts in these patients. CONCLUSIONS: This study confirms the increasing trend in EDs in children and adolescents in our area. Moreover, we found differences in the clinical characteristics and time elapsed to diagnosis compared to the patients referred to the hospital before the pandemic.


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COVID-19 , Feeding and Eating Disorders , Humans , COVID-19/epidemiology , Female , Retrospective Studies , Feeding and Eating Disorders/epidemiology , Adolescent , Child , Male , Incidence , Cohort Studies , Spain/epidemiology , Pandemics , Hospitalization/statistics & numerical data
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Reumatol Clin (Engl Ed) ; 20(6): 297-304, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38991823

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AIM: To describe the impact of the COVID-19 on the psychosocial health of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), spondyloarthritis (SpA), and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). DESIGN: Longitudinal observational study of a series of patients with rheumatic disease. METHODS: The main outcome measure was impairment of the ability to participate in social activities, as measured using the PROMIS-APS instrument Short Form-8a. We evaluated social activities in various settings and performed a multivariate analysis to study the association between worsening of social participation during the COVID-19 pandemic and implicated factors. RESULTS: One hundred and twenty-five patients had completed the prospective follow-up: 40 with AR (32%), 42 with SpA (33.6%), and 43 with SLE (34.4%). Overall, poorer mean PROMIS scores were recorded after the COVID-19 pandemic for: satisfaction with social roles (p=0.029), depression (p=0.039), and ability to participate in social activities (p=0.024). The factors associated with ability to participate in social activities after the COVID-19 pandemic were older age (ß=-0.215; p=0.012), diagnosis of SLE (ß=-0.203; p=0.015), depression (ß=-0.295; p=0.003) and satisfaction with social roles (ß=0.211; p=0.037). CONCLUSION: The ability to participate in social activities after the COVID-19 pandemic is affected in patients with rheumatic disease, especially in SLE.


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COVID-19 , Rheumatic Diseases , Humans , COVID-19/psychology , COVID-19/epidemiology , Female , Male , Middle Aged , Longitudinal Studies , Adult , Rheumatic Diseases/psychology , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/psychology , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/psychology , Aged , Social Participation , Prospective Studies , Spondylarthritis/psychology , Depression/epidemiology , Depression/etiology , Pandemics
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Pituitary ; 2024 Jul 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39060817

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WHO declared SARS-COVID19 a pandemic in March 2020. Most governments declared health emergency states and implemented various measures. Since then, changes in the reasons for medical consultations were observed in healthcare institutions. Pediatric endocrinologists perceived an increase in the number of consultations related to early or accelerated CPP during the months following the lockdown that different governments had established. Several papers reported the increment in incidence in Central Precocious Puberty, especially in girls. Reports from different parts of the world highlighted a two to threefold rise in the number of cases of precocious puberty treated in Pediatric Endocrinology Centers. This trend of CPP incidence strongly suggests that changes in habits and the environment in which boys and girls were immersed during the lockdown, have played a significant role in triggering the early onset of the gonadotrophic axis.

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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39025232

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PURPOSE: To quantify the long-term impact (24 months) on the visual results and activity of neovascular lesions of COVID-19 confinement in patients with nAMD in our population. METHODS: A retrospective observational study of patients with nAMD who attended consultation or were treated during the 3 months before confinement was carried out. RESULTS: 144 patients (168 eyes) with nAMD were included, 51 of them (35.42%) came during confinement, and at 24 months the final cohort was 118 patients (133 eyes). The previous VA of 57.99 ±â€¯23.68 letters decreased, clinically relevant and statistically significant, by an average of 6.87 (±16.84) and 7.89 (±19.58) at 12- and 24-months follow-up. This change differs significantly from the two-year vision change observed in the national database of pretreated patients. The median number of injections and consultations is lower in our group at 12 months, compared to the pre-pandemic national database, and tends to equalize at 24 months. We did not find differences in vision when we compared patients who attended consultations during confinement or in treatment intervals greater than 8 weeks (Tq8w). CONCLUSIONS: The VA of patients with nAMD decreased significantly after confinement, probably due to the lower number of antiangiogenic injections and consultations during the first year, and did not recover during the second year despite the increase in the number of injections and visits close to those reported before confinement.

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Rev Gastroenterol Mex (Engl Ed) ; 89(3): 362-368, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38862359

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INTRODUCTION AND AIM: SARS-CoV-2 emerged in 2019 and had a huge impact on the world. The area of endoscopy suffered great changes, causing a reduction in the number of procedures and its indications. The aim of our study was to compare the quantity, indication, and type of procedures in 2019 with those in 2020. METHOD: A retrospective, observational, analytic, and cross-sectional study was conducted, obtaining information from the endoscopy registry. The STROBE checklist was employed. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: The quantitative variables were analyzed with descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency and dispersion) and the categorical variables with frequencies and percentages. The quantitative variables were compared, using the Student's t test/Mann-Whitney U test, and the categorical variables with contingency tables, using the Fisher's exact test. RESULTS: In 2019, a total of 277 procedures were performed, compared with 139 in 2020. Mean patient age was 98.53 months (61.46 SD) in 2019 and 77.02 months (59.81 SD) in 2020; 352 diagnostic procedures and 136 therapeutic procedures were carried out in 2019, compared with 51 diagnostic procedures and 88 therapeutic procedures in 2020. The number of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures were inverted (72.1%-36.7% and 27.9%-63.3%, respectively) (p<0.0001). Esophageal varices, upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), and foreign body extraction were the indications, in order of predominance in 2019, compared with foreign body extraction (p<0.05), UGIB, and esophageal varices in 2020. There were no differences regarding colonoscopy. CONCLUSION: There was a clear difference in indication and type of procedure, with an increase in foreign body extraction in preschoolers.


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COVID-19 , Tertiary Care Centers , Humans , COVID-19/epidemiology , Retrospective Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies , Male , Female , Child , Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal/statistics & numerical data , Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal/methods , Aged , Middle Aged , Child, Preschool , Adolescent , Endoscopy/methods , Endoscopy/statistics & numerical data
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Farm Hosp ; 2024 Jun 20.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38906719

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OBJECTIVE: To describe, analyze and compare the situation of pharmaceutical care consultations for outpatients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases of the Pharmacy Services of Spain at two different times. METHOD: Longitudinal, multicenter and unidisciplinary descriptive observational study, carried out by the Immune-mediated Inflammatory Diseases Working Group of the Spanish Society of Hospital Pharmacy through a virtual survey in 2019 and 2021. Variables were collected regarding coordination, resources, biosimilars, unmet needs and telepharmacy. Numerical results were presented in absolute value and percentage and free text responses were grouped by topic areas. To compare the results between the two collection times, the Chi-Square test was used with a significance level of p<0.05. RESULTS: The level of participation was 70 pharmacists in 2019 and 53 in 2021. The main significant findings obtained were an increase in participation in asthma biologic committees (p=0.044) and care coordination in dermatology (p=0.003) and digestive system (p=0.022). The wide use of biosimilar biological medicines stood out, with a 15% increase in the exchange of the reference biological to the biosimilar. The lack of research in the field and insufficient human resources, among other unmet needs, were revealed. In the outpatient units, the use of the stratification model of the MAPEX project was a minority and an increase in the use of information and communication technologies was promoted. Motivated by the pandemic derived from COVID-19, telepharmacy was established for the first time in 85% of the centers, maintaining the service at 66% at the time of the second survey. CONCLUSIONS: Outpatient units are undergoing constant change to adapt to new times, for which institutional support is needed to invest more resources to promote the development of strategies to reduce unmet needs. We must continue working to achieve a pharmaceutical practice that provides efficiency, safety, quality of life and access to innovative drugs in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.

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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 29(6): e11512023, Jun. 2024. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1557516

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Resumo O artigo trata do interesse do campo científico em sistematizar a práxis investigativa cogestora em cenário de emergência sanitária a partir da análise de uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa multicêntrica, valendo-se do referencial da pesquisa-apoio e da análise da hermenêutica critica. Como resultados, identificou-se que a elaboração de um guia-mapa contribuiu como documento norteador, com o objetivo de organizar diferentes técnicas para a preparação e formação dos pesquisadores de campo, também como instrumento de análise dos dados. A formação de pesquisadores para o referencial teórico da pesquisa-apoio, assim como a cogestão e a implicação deles nas diferentes etapas da pesquisa, mostrou-se como diferencial para produção de sujeitos e coletivos com a práxis investigativa, permitindo a troca dialógica dentre coordenadores e pesquisadores e o compartilhamento regular dos resultados. Conclui-se que a forma como a metodologia foi proposta possibilitou a ampliação da capacidade reflexiva e de compreensão sobre a realidade, contribuindo para a formação de pesquisadores como sujeitos ativos e críticos no processo de coleta, análise e discussão dos dados, incentivando a atuação sensível e atenta ao mesmo tempo em que buscou identificar as particularidades de cada contexto.


Abstract This article deals with the interest of the scientific field in systematizing the co-management investigative praxis, in a health emergency scenario, based on the analysis of a research with a multicentric qualitative approach, using the framework of the Support Research and the analysis of critical hermeneutics. As a result, it was identified that the creation of a map guide contributed as a guiding document, aiming at organizing different techniques for the organization and formation of field researchers, as well as an instrument of data analysis. The training of researchers for the theoretical framework of Support Research, as well as their co-management and involvement in the different stages of research, proved to be a differential for the production of subjects and collectives with investigative praxis, allowing a dialogic exchange between coordinators and researchers and regular sharing of the results. It is concluded that the way in which the methodology was proposed, allowed the expansion of the reflective capacity and understanding of reality, contributing to the formation of researchers as active and critical subjects in the process of data collection, analysis and discussion, encouraging sensitive and attentive actions while seeking to identify the particularities of each context.

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Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1564260

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Obesity is a global Non-Communicable Chronic Disease (NCD) associated with various comorbidities and a high mortality rate. This scenario has increasingly affected the female population, leading to a rise in prevalence and related health issues. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the health-related quality of life of women with overweight or obesity and symptoms of COVID-19 using a multi-professional intervention model. This research was conducted as a parallel group and repeated measures pragmatic trial, in which 28 participants aged between 25 and 65 were allocated into two groups: experimental (intervention group) and control (non-intervention participants). The Body Mass Index (BMI) was (30.5 ± 5.45 kg/m²) in the Experimental Group, and the Control Group was (31 ± 8.2 kg/m2). The 12-Item Health Survey (SF-12) questionnaire was applied to assess the quality of life in the physical and mental domains of COVID-19 survivors with different symptom severities (mild, moderate, severe) compared to the control group. At the end of the program, 28 participants finished the study (15 from the experimental group and 13 from the control group). The results indicated a significant improvement in the mental health domain only in the experimental group after the intervention period (p 0.05). Considering these findings, multi-professional actions emerge as a crucial component for enhancing the quality of life, particularly within mental health, during the 16-week intervention period.


La obesidad es una Enfermedad Crónica No Transmisible (ECNT) global asociada a diversas comorbilidades y una alta tasa de mortalidad. Este escenario ha afectado cada vez más a la población femenina, lo que ha llevado a un aumento en la prevalencia y problemas de salud relacionados. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo evaluar la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de mujeres con sobrepeso u obesidad y síntomas de COVID-19 mediante un modelo de intervención multiprofesional. Esta investigación se llevó a cabo como un ensayo pragmático de grupos paralelos y medidas repetidas, en el que 48 participantes con edades comprendidas entre 25 y 65 años fueron alocadas en dos grupos: experimental (participantes de la intervención) y control (participantes de la no intervención). En el grupo experimental el Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC) fue de (30,5 ± 5,45 kg/m²). En el grupo control, el IMC fue (31 ± 8,2 kg/m²). Se utilizó el cuestionario de 12-Item Health Survey (SF-12) para evaluar la calidad de vida en los dominios físico y mental de las sobrevivientes de COVID-19 con diferentes grados de gravedad de síntomas (leves, moderados, graves) en comparación con el grupo de control (participantes que no recibieron intervenciones). Al final del programa, 28 participantes terminado el estudio (15 participantes de la intervención y 13 sin intervención). Los resultados indicaron una mejora significativa en el dominio de la salud mental solo en el grupo experimental después del período de intervención (p 0.05). A la luz de estos hallazgos, la rehabilitación multiprofesional emerge como un componente crucial para mejorar la calidad de vida, especialmente en el ámbito de la salud mental durante el período de intervención de 16 semanas.


A obesidade é uma Doença Crônica Não-Transmissível (DCNT) com alcance mundial, associada a diversas comorbidades e alta taxa de mortalidade. Esse quadro tem afetado cada vez mais o público feminino, com aumento da prevalência e doenças correlatas. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de mulheres com sobrepeso ou obesidade com sintomas da COVID-19 utilizando um modelo de intervenção multiprofissional. Esta pesquisa foi conduzida como um ensaio pragmático de grupos paralelos e medidas repetidas, no qual 28 participantes de idade entre 25 a 65 anos foram distribuídas em dois grupos: experimental (participantes das intervenções) e controle (não participantes das intervenções). No grupo experimental o Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) foi de (30,5 ± 5,45 kg/m²) e no grupo controle, IMC foi de (31 ± 8,2 kg/m²). Utilizou-se o questionário 12-Item Health Survey (SF-12) para analisar a qualidade de vida nos domínios físico e mental das sobreviventes da COVID-19 nas diferentes sintomatologias (COVID leve, moderada e grave) em comparação com o grupo controle (não participantes das intervenções). Ao final do programa, 28 participantes finalizaram o estudo (15 do grupo experimental e 13 do grupo controle). Os resultados indicaram uma melhoria significativa no domínio de saúde mental apenas no grupo experimental após o período de intervenção (p 0,05). Diante dos resultados a reabilitação multiprofissional emerge como componente importante para a melhoria da qualidade de vida, especialmente no âmbito da saúde mental durante as 16 semanas de intervenção.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1564703

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Se realizó un estudio con el objetivo de identificar el tipo de funcionalidad familiar predominante en población peruana y analizar las diferencias según sexo y edad durante el contexto de pandemia por la COVID-19. El diseño de investigación fue descriptivo-comparativo. Participaron 421 sujetos, 231 mujeres (54.9%) y 190 varones (45.1%), con edades comprendidas entre 13 y 72 años (M=23.5, D.T.=10.5). El instrumento utilizado fue el FF-SIL. Los resultados evidencian que existe una mayor presencia de familias moderadamente funcionales (50, 8 %). Con respecto a las comparaciones realizadas, se encontraron diferencias en la cohesión (t=2.49; p=.013; d=.244), comunicación (t=2.45; p=.015; d=.240), permeabilidad (t=2.02; p=.044; d=.198), afectividad (t=2.06; p=.040; d=.202), adaptabilidad (t=3.22; p=.001; d=.316) y funcionalidad familiar en general (t=2.77; p=.006; d=.272), observándose puntajes mayores en el grupo de mujeres. Se hallaron diferencias al comparar grupos etarios en las dimensiones permeabilidad (F=18.1; p=.001; ω2=.075) y afectividad (F=11.3; p=.001; ω2=.047), así como en la funcionalidad familiar (F=3.70; p=.026; ω2=.013), siendo la población de 25 a 72 años la que evidencia puntajes mayores. Se concluye que se han percibido cambios en la funcionalidad familiar y que los componentes han sido predominantes en mujeres y adultos, lo que conlleva evaluar los roles que asumen dentro del grupo familiar.


The aim of this study was to identify the predominant type of family functionality in the Peruvian population and to analyze the differences according to sex and age during the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research design was descriptive-comparative. A total of 421 subjects participated, 231 women (54.9%) and 190 men (45.1%), aged between 13 and 72 years (M=23.5, T.D.=10.5). The instrument used was the FF-SIL. The results show that there is a greater presence of moderately functional families (50.8%). With respect to the comparisons made, differences were found in cohesion (t=2.49; p=.013; d=.244), communication (t=2.45; p=.015; d=.240), permeability (t=2.02; p=.044; d=. 198), affectivity (t=2.06; p=.040; d=.202), adaptability (t=3.22; p=.001; d=.316) and general family functionality (t=2.77; p=.006; d=.272), with higher scores in the women group. Differences were found when comparing age groups in the dimensions permeability (F=18.1; p=.001; ω2=.075) and affectivity (F=11.3; p=.001; ω2=.047), as well as in family functionality (F=3.70; p=.026; ω2=.013), with the population aged 25 to 72 years showing higher scores. It is concluded that changes have been perceived in family functionality and that the components have been predominant in women and adults, which leads to evaluate the roles they assume within the family group.


Foi realizado um estudo com o objetivo de identificar o tipo predominante de funcionalidade familiar na população peruana e analisar as diferenças de acordo com o sexo e a idade durante o contexto da pandemia da COVID-19. O desenho da pesquisa foi descritivo-comparativo. Participaram 421 indivíduos, 231 mulheres (54,9%) e 190 homens (45,1%), com idades compreendidas entre 13 e 72 anos (M=23,5, T.D.=10,5). O instrumento utilizado foi o FF-SIL. Os resultados mostram que há uma maior presença de famílias moderadamente funcionais (50,8%). Com relação às comparações feitas, foram encontradas diferenças na coesão (t=2,49; p=.013; d=.244), comunicação (t=2,45; p=.015; d=.240), permeabilidade (t=2,02; p=.044; d=.198), afetividade (t=2,06; p=.040; d=.202), adaptabilidade (t=3,22; p=.001; d=.316) e funcionamento geral da família (t=2,77; p=.006; d=.272), com escores mais altos no grupo feminino. Foram encontradas diferenças na comparação entre os grupos etários nas dimensões permeabilidade (F=18,1; p=.001; ω2=.075) e afetividade (F=11,3; p=.001; ω2=.047), bem como na funcionalidade familiar (F=3,70; p=.026; ω2=.013), com a população de 25 a 72 anos apresentando escores mais altos. Conclui-se que foram percebidas mudanças na funcionalidade familiar e que os componentes foram predominantes em mulheres e adultos, o que leva a uma avaliação dos papéis que eles assumem dentro do grupo familiar.


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Humans , Male , Female
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RECIIS (Online) ; 18(2)abr.-jun. 2024.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, Coleciona SUS | ID: biblio-1561667

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A pandemia gerou impactos sociais e econômicos, como o trabalho informal dos que se ocupam do serviço de café de rua, ampliado na retomada pós-isolamento. O artigo analisa as significações construídas pelas instalações do serviço nas ruas de São Paulo (SP) e Vitória (ES), enquanto manifestações do empreendedo-rismo por necessidade. O corpus foi coletado em dias úteis, no início das manhãs, em diversos pontos das capitais. A semiótica discursiva sustentou a análise, e o seu método permitiu traçar isotopias conectoras de figuras e temas. Os resultados apontam para comunicação dos sentidos da informalidade, casualidade e familiaridade, marcados pela presença feminina, pela autonomia imposta aos sujeitos produtor/vendedor e consumidor e pela conexão entre a energia proporcionada pela bebida e o trabalho. Esses significadosvêm embebidos no risco vivido por esses sujeitos, aconchegados entre si e alijados da proteção de políticas públicas de trabalho, condições sanitárias, serviços de transporte e saúde.


The pandemic has generated social and economic impacts, such as the informal work of those who sell coffee on the streets, expanded in the post-isolation resumption. The article analyzes the meanings constructed by the service facilities in São Paulo (SP) and Vitória (ES), as demonstrations of the entrepreneurship by necessity. The corpus was collected on weekdays, in places of the state capitals. Discursive semiotics underpins the analysis, suggesting connective isotopies of figures and themes. The results point to the communication of the senses of informality, casualness and familiarity, marked by the female presence, by the autonomy imposed on the subjects producer/seller and consumer and by the connection between the energy given by the drink and the work. These meanings are embedded in the risk experienced by these subjects, snuggled among themselves and excluded from the protection of public policies of work, sanitary conditions, transportation and health services.


La pandemia generó impactos sociales y económicos, como el trabajo informal de quienes se ocupan del servicio de café en las calles, ampliado en la reanudación post-aislamiento. El artículo analiza los signifi-cados construidos por las instalaciones de servicios en las calles de São Paulo (SP) y Vitória (ES), como manifestaciones de emprendimiento por necesidad. El corpus fue recolectado entresemana, en puntos de las capitales. La semiótica discursiva sustenta el análisis y permitió trazar isotopías conectoras de figuras y temas. Los resultados apuntan para la comunicación de los significados de informalidad, marcados por la presencia femenina, por la autonomía impuesta a los sujetos productor/vendedor y consumidor, y por la conexión entre la energía dada por la bebida y el trabajo. Estos significados están incrustados en el riesgo vivido por estos sujetos, y excluidos de la protección de las políticas públicas laborales, las condiciones sanitarias, los servicios de transporte y salud.


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Social Change , Socioeconomic Factors , Entrepreneurship , Coffee , Right to Work , Unemployment , Sanitary Profiles , COVID-19
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Enferm. foco (Brasília) ; 15: 1-9, maio. 2024. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF - Nursing | ID: biblio-1570425

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Objetivo: Analisar o perfil dos profissionais da saúde de nível técnico e superior contaminados pela covid-19 no Brasil. Métodos: Estudo transversal, quantitativo, desenvolvido por meio dos dados da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios (PNAD) COVID 2020, com 2.794 trabalhadores da saúde de nível técnico e superior. Foram consideradas as variáveis disponíveis no banco de dados da PNAD COVID, referentes aos meses de julho, agosto, setembro, outubro e novembro de 2020. Os dados da PNAD COVID foram transportados para um banco de dados criado no MS-Excel e analisados com estatísticas descritivas. Resultados: Os profissionais de nível técnico foram os que mais se contaminaram com a covid-19, principalmente nos estados de São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro e Maranhão; com as seguintes características: sexo feminino; da etnia parda; com domicílio já quitado, sendo este responsável pelo domicílio; não constituindo outro emprego; média de idade 40 anos; o principal sintoma evidenciado foi a dor de cabeça; e, mais de 80% não relataram apresentar comorbidades. Conclusão: O cenário atual pandêmico, para os profissionais da saúde, deixa em evidência os danos atuais e futuros, que podem afetar a saúde mental desses trabalhadores, tornando-se elucidado a necessidade de maiores estudos e olhares para esses trabalhadores. (AU)


Objective: To analyze the profile of technical and higher-level health professionals contaminated by covid-19 in Brazil. Methods: Cross-sectional, quantitative study, developed using data from the National Household Sample Survey (PNAD) COVID 2020, with 2,794 technical and higher-level health workers. The variables available in the PNAD COVID database for the months of July, August, September, October and November 2020 were considered. The PNAD COVID data were transported to a database created in MS-Excel and analyzed with statistics descriptive. Results: Professionals with a technical level were the ones who were most contaminated with covid-19, mainly in the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Maranhão; with the following characteristics: female; of the mixed race; with the home already paid off, being responsible for the home; not constituting another job; mean age 40 years; the main symptom evidenced was headache; and more than 80% reported no comorbidities. Conclusion: The current pandemic scenario, for health professionals, highlights the current and future damage, which can affect the mental health of these workers, clarifying the need for further studies and perspectives on these workers. (AU)


Objetivo: Analizar el perfil de técnicos y profesionales de la salud de alto nivel contaminados por covid-19 en Brasil. Métodos: Estudio transversal, cuantitativo, desarrollado a partir de datos de la Encuesta Nacional por Muestra de Hogares (PNAD) COVID 2020, con 2.794 técnicos y trabajadores de la salud de nivel superior. Se consideraron las variables disponibles en la base de datos PNAD COVID para los meses de julio, agosto, septiembre, octubre y noviembre de 2020. Los datos de la PNAD COVID fueron transportados a una base de datos creada en MS-Excel y analizados con estadística descriptiva. Resultados: Los profesionales con nivel técnico fueron los más contaminados con covid-19, principalmente en los estados de São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro y Maranhão; con las siguientes características: femenino; del mestizo; con el hogar ya pagado, siendo responsable del hogar; no constituir otro trabajo; edad media 40 años; el síntoma principal evidenciado fue el dolor de cabeza; y más del 80% no informaron comorbilidades. Conclusión: El escenario pandémico actual, para los profesionales de la salud, resalta los daños actuales y futuros, que pueden afectar la salud mental de estos trabajadores, aclarando la necesidad de mayores estudios y perspectivas sobre estos trabajadores. (AU)


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COVID-19 , Occupational Health , Health Personnel , Pandemics
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Campo Grande; Fiocruz Mato Grosso do Sul; 25 may. 2024. 400 p. 23 KB.
Non-conventional in Portuguese | LILACS, Coleciona SUS, PIE | ID: biblio-1555045

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Coletânea dedicada aos estudos das respostas rápidas do Programa Educacional em Vigilância em Saúde no enfrentamento da COVID-19 e outras Doenças Virais (VigiEpidemia). Esse tema é de extrema relevância e atualidade em nosso contexto da saúde global e na resposta as emergências em saúde pública (ESP) de forma geral. As ESP, que englobam surtos e epidemias, desastres e desassistência à população, representam desafios complexos que exigem respostas ágeis e eficazes por parte das autoridades sanitárias, profissionais da saúde e comunidades como um todo. Até o momento, a pandemia de COVID-19 foi a maior ESP do Século XXI. Ela serviu como um lembrete doloroso da vulnerabilidade da humanidade diante da ameaça de doenças virais. Esta ESP, que teve resposta catastrófica em diversos momentos, evidenciou a importância do investimento em preparação, vigilância e resposta, destacando a necessidade de sistemas de vigilância robustos, colaboração internacional, Inteligência epidemiológica e comunicação transparente para mitigar o impacto devastador das doenças infecciosas na sociedade. As lições aprendidas com a pandemia de COVID-19 são vastas e multifacetadas. A importância da pesquisa, da educação em saúde e do desenvolvimento de vacinas foi evidenciada como uma prioridade crucial na proteção da saúde pública mundial. O investimento em pesquisas e em cursos para formação de profissionais que possam estar atentos as mudanças nos padrões e comportamentos das doenças infecciosas, além de atuar na resposta rápida quando necessário, é fundamental para estarmos preparados para as futuras pandemias. A vacinação, por exemplo, sempre foi uma das ferramentas mais poderosas para evitar surtos e epidemias e, durante a pandemia de COVID-19, ajudou a controlar os óbitos pela doença e possibilitou que voltássemos a ter uma vida normal. Além da vacina contra COVID-19, as vacinas de influenza e dengue também são exemplos notáveis de avanços científicos que desempenham um papel fundamental na prevenção de futuras ESP. Ao explorar os diversos aspectos da resposta, monitoramento e controle de surtos, epidemias e pandemias, esta coletânea visa fornecer uma compreensão abrangente dos desafios enfrentados, das melhores práticas e das estratégias eficazes para mitigar os impactos adversos desses eventos. Espera-se que este trabalho não apenas informe e eduque, mas também inspire ações concretas para fortalecer a recuperação e resiliência dos sistemas de saúde e proteger o bem-estar das comunidades mais vulneráveis do nosso pais.


A collection dedicated to the study of rapid responses by the Educational Program in Health Surveillance in addressing COVID-19 and other Viral Diseases (VigiEpidemia). This theme is of utmost relevance and timeliness in our context of global health and in responding to public health emergencies (PHE) in general. PHEs, which encompass outbreaks and epidemics, disasters, and neglect of the population, represent complex challenges that require swift and effective responses from health authorities, healthcare professionals, and communities as a whole. To date, the COVID-19 pandemic has been the largest PHE of the 21st century. It served as a painful reminder of humanity's vulnerability in the face of viral disease threats. This PHE, which had catastrophic responses at various times, highlighted the importance of investing in preparedness, surveillance, and response, underscoring the need for robust surveillance systems, international collaboration, epidemiological intelligence, and transparent communication to mitigate the devastating impact of infectious diseases on society. The lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic are vast and multifaceted. The importance of research, health education, and vaccine development was highlighted as a crucial priority in protecting global public health. Investing in research and training courses to prepare professionals who can be attentive to changes in the patterns and behaviors of infectious diseases and act quickly when needed is essential to be prepared for future pandemics. Vaccination, for example, has always been one of the most powerful tools to prevent outbreaks and epidemics, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, it helped control disease-related deaths and allowed us to return to a normal life. In addition to the COVID-19 vaccine, influenza and dengue vaccines are also notable examples of scientific advancements that play a key role in preventing future PHEs. By exploring the various aspects of response, monitoring, and control of outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics, this collection aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced, best practices, and effective strategies to mitigate the adverse impacts of these events. It is hoped that this work will not only inform and educate but also inspire concrete actions to strengthen the recovery and resilience of health systems and protect the well-being of the most vulnerable communities in our country.


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Virus Diseases/prevention & control , Chickenpox , Vaccination , Health Personnel , Dengue/prevention & control , Influenza, Human , Coping Skills/education , Measles , Endemic Diseases/prevention & control , Guillain-Barre Syndrome , Chikungunya Fever
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Enferm. foco (Brasília) ; 15: 1-5, maio. 2024. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF - Nursing | ID: biblio-1554052

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Objetivo: Fomentar o debate acerca da ordenação do plano de vacinação nacional, considerando os aspectos organizacionais entre união, estados e municípios. Métodos: Revisão de literatura, tendo como base os periódicos Cientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) e Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), usando como descritores: Pandemia, Vacina e Plano de Imunização. Com essa busca foram encontradas, inicialmente, 48 publicações. Após a realização da análise, foram incluídos 11 artigos científicos na revisão. Os textos foram submetidos à análise de conteúdo semântica. Resultados: Foram levantadas duas categorias: estratégias de combate a pandemia do covid-19 no Brasil, e a manipulação da sociedade civil e a desordem da cobertura vacinal. Conclusão: as reflexões aqui apresentadas podem contribuir para que os profissionais de enfermagem desenvolvam uma postura reflexiva frente a demanda vacinal, processo de planejamento e percepções da sociedade civil, podendo desencadear uma melhora na preparação para a educação em saúde. (AU)


Objective: To encourage the debate about the ordering of the national vaccination plan, considering the organizational aspects between the union, states and municipalities. Methods: Literature review, based on scientific journals Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) and Virtual Health Library (VHL), using as descriptors: Pandemia, Vaccine and Immunization Plan. With this search, 48 publications were initially found. After the analysis, 11 scientific articles were included in the review. The texts were subjected to semantic content analysis. Results: Two categories were raised: strategies to combat the covid-19 pandemic in Brazil, and the manipulation of civil society and the disorder of vaccination coverage. Conclusion: The reflections presented here can contribute for nursing professionals to develop a reflexive posture in face of the vaccine demand, planning process and civil society perceptions, which can trigger an improvement in the preparation for health education. (AU)


Objetivo: Fomentar el debate sobre la ordenación del plan nacional de vacunación, considerando los aspectos organizativos entre sindicato, estados y municipios. Métodos: Revisión de la literatura, con base en revistas científicas Biblioteca Electrónica en Línea (SCIELO), Coordinación para el Perfeccionamiento del Personal de Educación Superior (CAPES) y Biblioteca Virtual en Salud (BVS), utilizando como descriptores: Pandemia, Vacuna y Plan de Inmunización. Con esta búsqueda se encontraron inicialmente 48 publicaciones. Después del análisis, se incluyeron 11 artículos científicos en la revisión. Los textos fueron sometidos a análisis de contenido semántico. Resultados: Se plantearon dos categorías: estrategias para combatir la pandemia de covid-19 en Brasil y la manipulación de la sociedad civil y el desorden de la cobertura de vacunación. Conclusión: Las reflexiones aquí presentadas pueden contribuir para que los profesionales de enfermería desarrollen una postura reflexiva ante la demanda de vacunas, el proceso de planificación y las percepciones de la sociedad civil, lo que puede desencadenar una mejora en la preparación para la educación en salud. (AU)


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Pandemics , Vaccines , Immunization Programs
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Eur J Psychotraumatol ; 15(1): 2318944, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38644753

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused multiple stressors that may lead to symptoms of adjustment disorder.Objective: We longitudinally examined relationships between risk and protective factors, pandemic-related stressors and symptoms of adjustment disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as whether these relationships differed by the time of assessment.Method: The European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ESTSS) ADJUST Study included N = 15,169 participants aged 18 years and above. Participants from 11 European countries were recruited and screened three times at 6-month intervals from June 2020 to January 2022. Associations between risk and protective factors (e.g. gender), stressors (e.g. fear of infection), and symptoms of adjustment disorder (AjD, ADNM-8) and their interaction with time of assessment were examined using mixed linear regression.Results: The following predictors were significantly associated with higher AjD symptom levels: female or diverse gender; older age; pandemic-related news consumption >30 min a day; a current or previous mental health disorder; trauma exposure before or during the pandemic; a good, satisfactory or poor health status (vs. very good); burden related to governmental crisis management and communication; fear of infection; restricted social contact; work-related problems; restricted activity; and difficult housing conditions. The following predictors were associated with lower AjD levels: self-employment or retirement; working in healthcare; and face-to-face contact ≥ once a week with loved ones or friends. The effects of the following predictors on AjD symptoms differed by the time of assessment in the course of the pandemic: a current or previous mental disorder; burden related to governmental crisis management; income reduction; and a current trauma exposure.Conclusions: We identified risk factors and stressors predicting AjD symptom levels at different stages of the pandemic. For some predictors, the effects on mental health may change at different stages of a pandemic.


We longitudinally examined predictors of symptoms of adjustment disorder in 15,563 adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.We found stressors, risk, and protective factors predicting adjustment disorder symptom levels at different stages of the pandemic.For some predictors, the effects appear to change in different phases of a pandemic.


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Adjustment Disorders , COVID-19 , Humans , COVID-19/psychology , COVID-19/epidemiology , Female , Male , Longitudinal Studies , Adult , Risk Factors , Middle Aged , Adjustment Disorders/epidemiology , Adjustment Disorders/psychology , Protective Factors , SARS-CoV-2 , Europe/epidemiology , Young Adult , Aged , Adolescent , Pandemics
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