Exposición a temperaturas extremas y su efecto en la gestación en un departamento de Colombia / Exposure to extreme temperatures and its effect on pregnancy in a department of Colombia

Introducción: Diversas investigaciones han establecido la relación entre temperatura y duración del embarazo, la exposición a temperaturas altas durante el embarazo plantea interrogantes en especial el papel que esta juega frente a los partos prematuros y partos de bajo peso, es indispensable determinar si las temperaturas altas o bajas tienen un comportamiento protector o de riesgo sobre el feto durante la gestación en regiones tropicales. Objetivo: describir la relación entre la exposición a temperaturas altas y bajas durante el embarazo y su efecto en la edad gestacional y peso al momento del parto en los recién nacidos del departamento del Guaviare-Colombia. Metodología: Estudio tipo observacional, analítico, retrospectivo de corte transversal que busco determinar la relación entre exposición a temperaturas altas y bajas durante el embarazo y su efecto en la edad gestacional y peso al momento del parto en los recién nacidos, el universo estuvo conformado por 10.137 nacidos vivos, de los cuales 9.932 cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Se determinó Odds Ratio para estimar la asociación entre las variables. Resultados: Dentro de la semana de retraso 3 el estar expuesto a temperaturas máximas percentil 90 es un factor protector para la ganancia ponderal de peso OR < 1, la exposición a temperaturas mínimas percentil 10 se asoció como factor protector para el parto prematuro en la semana de retraso 1 y 2 OR < 1.Conclusión: A pesar del beneficio de las altas y bajas temperaturas durante el embarazo en la ganancia ponderal de peso y disminución del parto prematuro, es recomendable prevenir la exposición a temperaturas extremas durante el periodo de gestación[AU]

Introduction: Various investigations have established the relationship between temperature and duration of pregnancy. Exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy raises questions, especially the role it plays in premature births and low-weight births. It is essential to determine whether high temperatures or low have a protective or risky behavior on the fetus during pregnancy in tropical regions.Objective: to describe the relationship between exposure to high and low temperatures during pregnancy and its effect on gestational age and weight at the time of delivery in newborns in the department of Guaviare-Colombia.Methodology:Observational, analytical, retrospective cross-sectional study that sought to determine the relationship between exposure to high and low temperatures during pregnancy and its effect on gestational age and weight at the time of delivery in newborns. The universe was made up of 10,137 births. alive, of which 9,932 met the inclusion criteria. Odds Ratio was determined to estimate the association between the variables.Results:Within the 3rd week of delay, being exposed to maximum temperatures at the 90th percentile is a protective factor for weight gain OR < 1, exposure to minimum temperatures at the 10th percentile was associated as a protective factor for premature birth in the week. of delay 1 and 2 OR < 1. Conclusion: Despite the benefit of high and low temperatures during pregnancy in weight gain and reduction in premature birth, it is advisable to prevent exposure to extreme temperatures during the gestation period[AU]

Introdução: Várias investigações estabeleceram a relação entre temperatura e duração da gravidez. A exposição a altas temperaturas durante a gravidez levanta questões, especialmente o papel que desempenha nos partos prematuros e nos nascimentos de baixo peso. É essencial determinar se as temperaturas altas ou baixas têm um comportamento protetor ou de risco para o feto durante a gravidez em regiões tropicais. Objetivo:descrever a relação entre a exposição a altas e baixas temperaturas durante a gravidez e seu efeito na idade gestacional e no peso no momento do parto em recém-nascidos no departamento de Guaviare-Colômbia. Metodologia: Estudo observacional, analítico, retrospectivo e transversal que buscou determinar a relação entre a exposição a altas e baixas temperaturas durante a gravidez e seu efeito na idade gestacional e no peso no momento do parto em recém-nascidos. O universo foi composto por 10.137 nascimentos. vivos, dos quais 9.932 preencheram os critérios de inclusão. O Odds Ratio foi determinado para estimar a associação entre as variáveis. Resultados:Na 3ª semana de atraso, a exposição a temperaturas máximas no percentil 90 é fator de proteção para ganho de peso OR < 1, a exposição a temperaturas mínimas no percentil 10 foi associada como fator de proteção para parto prematuro na semana. de atraso 1 e 2 OR < 1.Conclusão:Apesar do benefício das altas e baixas temperaturas durante a gravidez no ganho de peso e redução do parto prematuro, é aconselhável evitar a exposição a temperaturas extremas durante o período de gestação[AU]

Escala de Preocupação com a Imagem Corporal Durante a Gravidez: Tradução e validação para a população portuguesa / Body Image Concerns During Pregnancy Scale: Translation and validation for the Portuguese population / Escala de Preocupação com a Imagem Corporal Durante a Gravidez: traducción y validación para la población portuguesa

Resumo Enquadramento: As preocupações com a imagem corporal durante a gravidez podem ter diversos problemas. A compreensão destas preocupações podem ajudar os profissionais de saúde a melhorarem os cuidados com a saúde das grávidas. Objetivo: Adaptar e validar para a população portuguesa a Body Image Concern Scale During Pregnancy, que foi traduzida Escala de Preocupação com a Imagem Corporal Durante a Gravidez (EPICDG). Metodologia: Estudo quantitativo e transversal, participaram 231 grávidas. A avaliação das propriedades métricas da EPICDG foi realizada com base na análise fatorial exploratória e confirmatória. Resultados: A versão portuguesa com 21 itens, apresentou índices de ajuste idênticos à escala original. O modelo com melhor qualidade, foi o modelo com as quatro subdimensões da escala original (X 2 (176) = 446,320; p < 0,001, X 2 df = 2,536; CFI = 0,91; TLI = 0,89; GFI = 0,86; RMSEA = 0,077, p < 0,001). Conclusão: Os resultados demonstram que a validação da escala para a língua portuguesa, tem propriedades psicométricas adequadas para a avaliação das preocupações com a imagem corporal durante a gravidez.

Abstract Background: Body image concerns during pregnancy can lead to a number of problems. Understanding these concerns can help health professionals improve health care for pregnant women. Objective: Translate, adapt, and validate the Body Image Concerns During Pregnancy Scale for the Portuguese population (Escala de Preocupação com a Imagem Corporal Durante a Gravidez - EPICDG). Methodology: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted with 231 pregnant women. The psychometric properties of the EPICDG were assessed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Results: The fit indices of the Portuguese 21-item version were identical to those of the original scale. The four-dimension model had the best fit (X 2 (176) = 446.320; p < 0.001, X 2 df = 2.536; CFI = 0.91; TLI = 0.89; GFI = 0.86; RMSEA = 0.077, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The results show that the EPICDG has adequate psychometric properties for assessing body image concerns during pregnancy in the Portuguese population.

Resumen Marco contextual: La preocupación por la imagen corporal durante el embarazo puede causar diversos problemas. Comprender estas preocupaciones puede ayudar a los profesionales sanitarios a mejorar los cuidados a las mujeres embarazadas. Objetivo: Adaptar y validar para la población portuguesa la Body Image Concerns During Pregnancy Scale, que fue traducida en la Escala de Preocupação com a Imagem Corporal Durante a Gravidez (EPICDG). Metodología: Estudio cuantitativo transversal en el que participaron 231 mujeres embarazadas. Las propiedades métricas de la EPICDG se evaluaron mediante análisis factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio. Resultados: La versión portuguesa con 21 ítems mostró índices de ajuste idénticos a los de la escala original. El modelo con mejor calidad fue el que tenía las cuatro subdimensiones de la escala original (X 2 (176) = 446,320; p < 0,001, X 2 df = 2,536; CFI = 0,91; TLI = 0,89; GFI = 0,86; RMSEA = 0,077, p < 0,001). Conclusión: Los resultados muestran que la validación de la escala para el idioma portugués tiene propiedades psicométricas adecuadas para evaluar las preocupaciones sobre la imagen corporal durante el embarazo.

Percepção do vínculo parental e variáveis associadas ao apego materno-fetal na gestação de alto risco

Este estudo investigou os efeitos da percepção do vínculo parental, variáveis sociodemográficas e gestacionais na intensidade do apego materno-fetal (AMF) no contexto de gestação de alto risco. Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo e transversal com 119 participantes. Foi aplicado um questionário sociodemográfico, a Escala de Apego Materno-Fetal - Versão Breve e o Parental Bonding Instrument. Os resultados da análise de regressão linear múltipla foram estatisticamente significativos (p < 0,05). O modelo final explicou 28,7 % da variância do AMF e foi composto pelas variáveis de superproteção paterna, cuidado paterno, idade da mulher, idade gestacional e suporte do pai do bebê. Reitera-se que a intensidade do AMF é multideterminada, envolvendo aspectos da história de vida, sociais e situacionais. A percepção da mulher acerca do vínculo paterno durante sua infância e adolescência e o apoio do pai do bebê no período gestacional destacam-se como fatores influentes para a vinculação materno-fetal, indicando a importância do envolvimento paterno ao longo do ciclo vital. São pontuadas implicações para a prática profissional, bem como limitações e recomendações de estudos futuros.

Este estudio investigó los efectos de la percepción del vínculo parental, las variables sociodemográficas y gestacionales en la intensidad del apego materno-fetal (AMF) en el contexto de embarazos de alto riesgo. Se trata de un estudio cuantitativo y transversal con 119 participantes. Se aplicó un cuestionario sociodemográfico, la Escala de Apego Materno-Fetal-Versión Breve y el Instrumento de Vínculo Parental. Los resultados del análisis de regresión lineal múltiple fueron estadísticamente significativos (p < .05). El modelo final explicó el 28.7 % de la varianza del AMF y estuvo compuesto por las variables de sobreprotección paterna, cuidado paterno, edad de la mujer, edad gestacional y apoyo del padre del bebé. Se reitera que la intensidad del AMF es multideterminada, lo que involucra aspectos de la historia de vida, sociales y situacionales. La percepción de la mujer sobre el vínculo paternal durante su infancia y adolescencia, así como el apoyo del padre del bebé durante el período gestacional, destacan como factores influyentes en el apego materno-fetal, lo que indica la importancia de la participación paterna a lo largo del ciclo vital. Se puntualizan implicaciones para la práctica profesional, así como limitaciones y recomendaciones para estudios futuros.

This study investigated the effects of perceived parental bonding, sociodemographic and gestational variables on the intensity of maternal-fetal attachment (MFA) in the context of high-risk pregnancies. This is a quantitative, cross-sectional study involving 119 participants. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale-Brief Version, and the Parental Bonding Instrument were administered. The results of the multiple linear regression analysis were statistically significant (p < .05). The final model explained 28.7 % of the variance in MFA and included the variables of paternal overprotection, paternal care, maternal age, gestational age, and the support from the baby's father. We emphasize that MFA intensity is multidetermined, involving aspects of life history, social, and situational factors. The woman's perception of paternal bonding during her childhood and adolescence, as well as the support from the baby's father during the gestational period, are highlighted as influential factors for maternal-fetal attachment, indicating the importance of paternal involvement throughout the life cycle. Implications for professional practice, as well as limitations and recommendations for future studies are discussed.

Histerectomía con embrión en útero en paciente con tromboembolismo pulmonar: reporte de un caso / Hysterectomy with embryo in utero in a patient with pulmonary thromboembolism: report of a case

Resumen Antecedentes: la histerectomía en bloque es un procedimiento controvertido y con poca literatura actualizada. Se define como la extirpación del útero grávido con su contenido gestacional in situ, las indicaciones para la realización de esta cirugía son los procesos neoplásicos (como la causa más frecuente( procesos sépticos, enfermedad trofoblástica y hemorragia secundaria a inserción placentaria anómala. Caso clínico: paciente de 45 años con embarazo de 8 semanas y 5 días, según la fecha de última regla, con miomatosis uterina gigante asociada con tromboembolismo pulmonar, quien decide la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo y realizarse la histerectomía en bloque. Conclusiones: la histerectomía en bloque es una cirugía poco realizada en la actualidad, sin embargo, este abordaje quirúrgico es una opción segura y efectiva para la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo, y no se debe descartar entre las alternativas de tratamiento quirúrgico, siempre individualizando cada paciente.

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: En bloc hysterectomy is defined as the removal of the pregnant uterus with its gestational content in situ. The indications for performing this en bloc surgery are neoplastic processes, as the most frequent cause; septic processes, trophoblastic disease and hemorrhage secondary to abnormal placental insertion, however, it is a controversial procedure, and with little updated literature. CLINICAL CASE: 45-year-old patient with a pregnancy of 8 weeks and 5 days, with giant uterine myomatosis associated with pulmonary thromboembolism who decided to voluntarily terminate the pregnancy, and it was decided to perform en bloc hysterectomy. CONCLUSIONS: En bloc hysterectomy is a surgery rarely performed at present, however, this surgical approach is a safe and effective option for the voluntary termination of pregnancy, and it should not be ruled out among the surgical treatment alternatives, always individualizing each patient.

Assistência pré-natal às usuárias de substâncias psicoativas: dificuldades elencadas pelos profissionais da saúde / Prenatal care for users of psychoactive substances: difficulties listed by health professionals / Atención prenatal a consumidoras de sustancias psicoactivas: dificultades mencionadas por los profesionales de la salud

Objetivo: conhecer as dificuldades elencadas pelos profissionais de saúde na assistência pré-natal às usuárias de substâncias psicoativas. Método: estudo qualitativo, exploratório-descritivo, realizado nas mídias sociais, com profissionais da área da saúde que realizam atendimento pré-natal. A coleta de dados ocorreu de novembro de 2022 a janeiro de 2023 por meio de questionário eletrônico. Os dados foram analisados por meio da análise temática. Protocolo aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados: os profissionais destacam o déficit de conhecimento para abordar este público em específico. A abordagem superficial e condenatória do uso de substâncias pelas políticas públicas corrobora para que os profissionais se sintam preparados em parte para atender essas gestantes. Considerações finais: a capacitação dos profissionais é necessária para superar práticas condenatórias e retrógradas de cuidado que focam unicamente a abstinência; como também, o investimento na capacitação acerca da rede de atenção à saúde, buscando ampliar sua visibilidade e utilização.

Objective: understanding the difficulties listed by health professionals in prenatal care for users of psychoactive substances. Method: this is a qualitative, exploratory-descriptive study carried out on social media with health professionals who provide prenatal care. Data was collected from November 2022 to January 2023 using an electronic questionnaire. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Protocol approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: the professionals highlight the lack of knowledge to deal with this specific public. The superficial and condemnatory approach to substance use by public policies contributes to making professionals feel partly prepared to deal with these pregnant women. Final considerations: the training of professionals is necessary to overcome condemnatory and retrograde care practices that focus solely on abstinence; and investment in training about the health care network, seeking to increase its visibility and use.

Objetivo: conocer las dificultades mencionadas por los profesionales de la salud en la atención prenatal de las consumidoras de sustancias psicoactivas. Método: estudio cualitativo, exploratorio-descriptivo, realizado en redes sociales, con profesionales de la salud que brindan atención prenatal. La recolección de datos se llevó a cabo de noviembre de 2022 a enero de 2023 a través de un cuestionario electrónico. Los datos se analizaron mediante análisis temático. El protocolo fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación. Resultados: los profesionales destacan que les falta el conocimiento para atender a este público específico. El abordaje superficial y condenatorio del consumo de sustancias por parte de las políticas públicas contribuye a que los profesionales se sientan parcialmente preparados para atender a esas gestantes. Consideraciones finales: es necesario capacitar a los profesionales para superar las prácticas asistenciales condenatorias y retrógradas que se centran únicamente en evitar el consumo; e invertir en capacitación sobre la red de atención de salud, para ampliar su visibilidad y uso.

Prevalência de nascimentos prematuros como desfechos de infecções pela COVID-19 na gestação / Prevalence of Preterm Birth as an Outcome of COVID-19 Infections during Pregnancy / Prevalencia de nacimientos prematuros producto de la infección por COVID-19 durante el embarazo

Objetivo: estimar a prevalência de nascimento prematuro em gestantes infectadas pela Covid-19, comparar índices de prematuridade entre infectadas e não infectadas e elucidar fatores associados à prematuridade. Métodos: coorte retrospectiva, com coleta de dados por inquérito online, de abril a dezembro de 2022, com mulheres que estiveram gestantes durante a pandemia, com acesso à internet, idade superior a 18 anos e que preencheram o primeiro inquérito online. Protocolo de pesquisa aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética. Resultados: primeiro inquérito respondido por 304 gestantes/puérperas, e o segundo por 82 (27%), compondo a amostra final. O índice de prematuridade no primeiro inquérito foi de 7,2% (n=14), já no segundo, 8,5% (n=7). A infecção pela Covid-19 não foi associada à prematuridade. A prematuridade associou-se a baixo peso, à necessidade de internação em centros de terapia intensiva neonatal e internações após o nascimento. Conclusão: a infecção pela Covid-19 não influenciou no aumento de nascimentos prematuros.

Objective: to estimate the prevalence of preterm birth in pregnant women infected with Covid-19, compare prematurity rates between infected and non-infected, and elucidate factors associated with prematurity. Methods: a retrospective cohort study was conducted using online survey data collected from April to December 2022, involving women who were pregnant during the pandemic, had internet access, were over 18 years old, and completed the initial online survey. The research protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee. Results: the initial survey was completed by 304 pregnant/postpartum women, and the follow-up survey by 82 (27%), comprising the final sample. The preterm birth rate in the initial survey was 7.2% (n=14), and in the follow-up survey, it was 8.5% (n=7). Covid-19 infection was not associated with prematurity. Prematurity was associated with low birth weight, the need for neonatal intensive care unit admission, and postnatal hospitalizations. Conclusion: Covid-19 infection did not influence an increase in preterm births.

Objetivo: estimar la prevalencia de partos prematuros en gestantes infectadas por Covid-19, comparar las tasas de prematuridad entre gestantes infectadas y no infectadas y determinar los factores asociados a la prematuridad. Métodos: estudio de cohorte retrospectivo, con recolección de datos mediante encuesta online, de abril a diciembre de 2022, con mujeres que estuvieron embarazadas durante la pandemia, con acceso a internet, mayores de 18 años y que completaron la primera encuesta online. El protocolo de investigación fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética. Resultados: la primera encuesta fue respondida por 304 gestantes/puérperas, y la segunda por 82 (27%), que conformaron la muestra final. La tasa de prematuridad en la primera encuesta fue del 7,2% (n=14), en la segunda, del 8,5% (n=7). La infección por Covid-19 no se asoció con la prematuridad. La prematuridad se asoció con bajo peso, necesidad de internación en centros de cuidados intensivos neonatales e internaciones después del nacimiento. Conclusión: La infección por Covid-19 no influyó en el aumento de nacimientos prematuros.

Desfechos obstétricos adversos durante a COVID-19: uma série de casos retrospectiva / Adverse obstetric outcomes during COVID-19: a retrospective case series / Resultados obstétricos adversos durante el COVID-19: serie de casos retrospectiva

Objetivo: analisar as características e os desfechos obstétricos adversos em gestantes/puérperas infectadas pelo SARS-CoV-2 em serviço de referência. Método: série de casos retrospectiva entre gestantes com Covid-19 em um hospital universitário em Minas Gerais, Brasil, atendidas no serviço de 2020 a 2021, coletados em abril de 2022, empregando-se estatística descritiva para análise dos dados através do Statistical Package for the Social Science. Resultados: incluídas 26 gestantes, em sua maioria brancas, que tiveram como principais desfechos obstétricos adversos a internação em UTI (43,5%), parto prematuro (34,6%), dado reestratificado de semanas para dias para investigar o encurtamento da gestação, onde constatou-se média de 38,6 dias potenciais de gravidez perdidos dos 280 dias ideais, e ainda 15,4% evoluíram para óbito materno. Conclusão: o estudo proporcionou evidenciar a necessidade de vigilância e atenção às gestantes com foco nos principais desfechos adversos, podendo-se intervir em tempo oportuno para diminuir adversidades.

Objective: to analyze the characteristics and adverse obstetric outcomes in pregnant/puerperal women infected by SARS-CoV-2 at a reference service. Method: a retrospective case series conducted among pregnant women with Covid-19 in a university hospital from Minas Gerais, Brazil, treated at the service from 2020 to 2021. The cases were collected in April 2022 employing descriptive statistics for data analysis in the Statistical Package for the Social Science. Results: a total of 26 pregnant women were included, mostly white-skinned, whose main adverse obstetric outcomes were admission to the ICU (43.5%), premature birth (34.6%) and data restratified from weeks to days to investigate shortening of pregnancy, where a mean of 38.6 potential days of pregnancy were lost out of the ideal 280 days, and 15.4% resulted in maternal death. Conclusion: the study provided evidence of the need for surveillance and care for pregnant women with a focus on the main adverse outcomes, enabling timely intervention to reduce adversities.

Objetivo: analizar las características y resultados obstétricos adversos en gestantes/puérperas infectadas por SARS-CoV-2 en un servicio de referencia. Método: serie de casos retrospectiva entre gestantes con Covid-19 en un hospital universitario de Minas Gerais, Brasil, atendidas en el servicio de 2020 a 2021. Los datos se recolectaron en abril de 2022, se utilizó estadística descriptiva para analizar los datos mediante el Statistical Package for the Social Science. Resultados: se incluyeron 26 gestantes, la mayoría de raza blanca, cuyos principales resultados obstétricos adversos fueron ingreso a UCI (43,5%), parto prematuro (34,6%), dato reestratificado de semanas a días para investigar el acortamiento de la gestación, que arrojó como resultado un promedio de 38,6. Se comprobó que se perdieron en promedio 38,6 días potenciales de embarazo de los 280 días ideales, y muerte materna (15,4%). Conclusión: la evidencia que proporcionó el estudio indica que es necesario vigilar y atender a las gestantes enfocándose en los principales resultados adversos, lo que permite intervenir de forma oportuna para reducir adversidades.

Representações sociais sobre o planejamento reprodutivo entre mulheres em gravidez não planejada / Social representations of reproductive planning among women with unplanned pregnancies / Representaciones sociales sobre la planificación reproductiva de las mujeres con embarazo no planificado

Objetivo: conhecer as representações sociais sobre o planejamento reprodutivo entre mulheres em gravidez não planejada na Estratégia Saúde da Família. Método: estudo qualitativo, orientado pela Teoria das Representações Sociais, realizado com 15 gestantes, entre abril e maio de 2019. Utilizou-se a entrevista semiestruturada. Os dados foram organizados por meio do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo, com auxílio do software DSCsoft©. Protocolo de pesquisa aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados: as representações sociais das mulheres em gravidez não planejada evidenciadas pelo Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo foram representadas por oito ideias centrais, a saber: "eu não me preveni, nem ele", "nós nos prevenimos", "eu comprava", "pegava no posto", "construir uma família", "ter esse acesso", "estou por fora" e "eu sei que é disponível". Conclusão: as representações sociais nos discursos das mulheres em gravidez não planejada estavam pautadas no desconhecimento acerca do planejamento reprodutivo, dos anticoncepcionais disponíveis e seu uso correto.

Objective: to understand the social representations of reproductive planning among women with unplanned pregnancies in the Family Health Strategy. Method: qualitative study, guided by the Theory of Social Representations, carried out with 15 pregnant women between April and May 2019. Semi-structured interviews were used. The data was organized using the Discourse of the Collective Subject, with the aid of DSCsoft© software. Research protocol approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: the social representations of women with unplanned pregnancies as evidenced by the Collective Subject Discourse were represented by eight central ideas, namely: "I didn't prevent myself, nor did he", "we prevented ourselves", "I would buy it", "I would get it at the health center", "build a family", "have this access", "I am not aware" and "I know it is available". Conclusion: the social representations in the women's speeches about unplanned pregnancies were based on a lack of knowledge about reproductive planning, the contraceptives available and their correct use.

Objetivo: conocer las representaciones sociales sobre la planificación reproductiva de las mujeres con embarazo no planificado en la Estrategia Salud de la Familia. Método: estudio cualitativo, basado en la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales, realizado con 15 mujeres embarazadas, entre abril y mayo de 2019. Se utilizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas. Los datos fueron organizados mediante el Discurso del Sujeto Colectivo, con ayuda del software DSCsoft©. El protocolo de investigación fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación. Resultados: las representaciones sociales de las mujeres con embarazo no planificado reveladas por el Discurso del Sujeto Colectivo fueron representadas por ocho ideas centrales, a saber: "yo no me cuidé y él tampoco", "nos cuidamos", "yo los compraba", "los buscaba en el centro de salud", "construir una familia", "tener acceso", "no participo" y "sé que está disponible". Conclusión: las representaciones sociales en los discursos de las mujeres con embarazo no planificado se basaron en la falta de conocimiento sobre la planificación reproductiva, en los anticonceptivos disponibles y su uso correcto.

The complexity of cardiovascular risk in women. Descriptive review. / La complejidad del riesgo cardiovascular en las mujeres. Revisión descriptiva.

OBJECTIVES: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the greatest threat to the health of women and is the leading cause of death amongst women globally; however, cardiovascular disease in women remains understudied, under-recognized, underdiagnosed, and undertreated. The aim of this descriptive review is to summarize the existing problem and to identify the knowledge gaps in cardiovascular disease research, prevention, treatment, and access to care for women. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This is a descriptive review of the literature based on numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals since the beginning of this century related to the spectrum of cardiovascular disease in women. RESULTS: There are several obstacles to improve cardiovascular disease outcomes in women. One of them is the lack of reliable, effective screening modalities since her participation in clinical trial is quite low. Other concern is the complexity of the female organism with several hormonal changes during her life and the hemodynamics stress during pregnancy. Moreover, in the last stage of their life several cardiometabolic risk factor may appear, most of them not recognized by the health team in primary care attention. DISCUSSION: Effective strategies are required to address inequalities in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart disease in women; to advance innovative solutions for early detection and oriented management; to clarify the underlying biological mechanisms that contribute to sex-specific differences in outcomes; and finally, reduce the global burden of cardiovascular disease in women.

Fecal microbiota transplantation through colonoscopy in the treatment of recurrent Clostridioides difficile: Experience at a university center.

INTRODUCTION: The majority of cases of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) respond to antibiotic treatment. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has been accepted as an effective treatment in cases of recurrent CDI. AIM: Our aim was to describe the clinical results of FMT performed for the treatment of recurrent CDI. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study was conducted on patients with recurrent CDI treated with FMT through colonoscopy, within the time frame of January 2021 and December 2023. Demographic and clinical data were collected, including pre-FMT treatment data, the FMT success rate, and clinical progression during follow-up. Telephone surveys were carried out to evaluate satisfaction. RESULTS: Thirteen patients with a mean age of 55 years underwent FMT (including 7 patients above 65 years of age and one pregnant woman). Patients presented with a median of 3 previous episodes of CDI (range 2-4). The median time interval from first episode of CDI to FMT was 4 months (range 3-10). The effectiveness of a single FMT session was 100%. During post-FMT follow-up (median of 11 months, range 3-32), 3 patients have presented with a new CDI episode, and a successful second FMT was performed on 2 of them. No adverse events were registered, and all patients had a positive perception of FMT. CONCLUSIONS: In the present study, despite its small size, FMT through colonoscopy was shown to be a safe, effective, and lasting therapy in cases of recurrent CDI, concurring with results from larger studies.

Is pregnancy loss (that) disenfranchised? Evidence from a vignette study.

Background: Perceiving that society disregards grief after pregnancy loss (disenfranchised grief) elevates bereaved parents' psychological burden.Objective: In this research, we aimed to compare the disenfranchisement of pregnancy loss with four other loss types considering the bereaved's gender.Method: We collected data from Turkish participants (N = 1,280) using a 5 (loss type) x 2 (gender) between-subjects design with randomly assigned vignettes. Participants reported their expected grief and behavioural tendencies toward the bereaved. We conducted MANOVA and ANOVA analyses.Results: Results revealed that participants expected higher grief for pregnancy loss than two other disenfranchised grief types (former colleague's death, grandfather's diagnosis with Alzheimer's). Expected grief for pregnancy loss was higher than or similar to the level for the best friend's loss across examinations but lower than the level for the one-year-old child's loss. Behaviour tendencies were alike across vignettes, and their results did not paint a coherent picture. Findings did not differ by the bereaved's gender.Conclusion: Pregnancy loss might be less disenfranchised than bereaved parents perceive it, and parents' perceptions could be targeted in therapeutic interventions.

We investigated whether pregnancy loss is more disenfranchised by society than four other loss types considering the bereaved's gender.We collected data from a large sample in Turkey.Pregnancy loss might be less disenfranchised than argued in the literature.

[De Novo Hypertensive Disorders in the Postpartum Period: Considerations on Diagnosis, Risk Factors, and Potential Intervention Strategies]. / Trastornos hipertensivos de novo en el posparto: consideraciones sobre su diagnóstico, factores de riesgo y posibles estrategias de intervención.

Postpartum de novo arterial hypertension (PPDNAH) is defined as blood pressure ≥140/90mmHg, without a history of hypertension during pregnancy or delivery. Its prevalence ranges from 0.3% to 27.5% of all pregnancies. Late-onset postpartum preeclampsia (LOPPP) and late-onset postpartum eclampsia (LOPPE) typically occur between 48hours and 6 weeks postpartum, although recent studies demonstrate the possibility of developing these disorders up to 12 months postpartum. While sharing risk factors with pregnancy-related disorders, they differ in some aspects such as primigravida status. Regarding prognosis, an increase in severe maternal morbidity has been observed compared to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. This group of pathologies is often underdiagnosed, even in high-risk patients, making early identification along with strict blood pressure monitoring essential.

Wellbeing and illbeing in women exposed to physical and sexual violence during peripregnancy: a population-based longitudinal study.

Background: Physical and sexual violence against pregnant women have been associated with detrimental mental health outcomes for victims. Few studies have examined both positive (wellbeing) and negative (illbeing) mental health indicators in the same sample. Additionally, the literature assessing mental health based on different forms of violence is limited.Objective: To compare both wellbeing (life satisfaction) and illbeing (anxiety and depression) trajectories between non-victimized and victims of physical, sexual and both forms of violence that occurred during or shortly before pregnancy. Further, we analyse whether social support moderates these trajectories.Method: This longitudinal study is based on the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort, including the period from early pregnancy to toddlerhood (3 years). We compared wellbeing and illbeing trajectories of non-victims (n = 73,081), victims of physical abuse (n = 1076), sexual abuse (n = 683), and both forms of abuse (n = 107) using Growth Curve Modelling. Finally, social support was included as a moderator of wellbeing and illbeing trajectories.Results: Results indicated that victims scored systematically lower in wellbeing and higher in illbeing. Exposure to violence did not significantly change the wellbeing trajectory, pointing to similar developments in wellbeing among victims and non-victims for the considered period. On the other hand, different trajectories in illbeing occurred between victims and non-victims, as well as between victimized groups. Victims experienced greater change in illbeing scores, with a steeper decrease in illbeing compared to non-victims. Both victims and non-victims returned to respective baseline scores 3 years after birth. All women benefited from social support, but victims of physical abuse were particularly protected by social support.Conclusions: There is an alarming persistence of mental health problems in women exposed to violence during peripregnancy. Different forms of violence differentially impact women's mental health. Social support is beneficial among all pregnant women.

Victims of peripregnancy violence score systematic lower in wellbeing over time than non-victims. However, the wellbeing trajectories among victims and non-victims are similar.On the other hand, illbeing (anxiety and depression) trajectories differ for non-victims and victims of physical, sexual and both forms of violence. All women decreased their levels of illbeing from pregnancy to the first 6 months postpartum, but victims had a steeper decrease during this period compared to non-victims.All women benefited from social support, but victims of physical abuse were particularly protected by social support.

[Problems posed by vitamin D in early childhood]. / Problemática que plantea la vitamina D en la primera infancia.

Introduction: More and more functions related to vitamin D and more pathologies related to its deficiency are known. The deficiency that exists in vitamin D is known at all ages, sexes and throughout the world. But beyond the existing deficiencies in each population group, in this article we intend to analyze how the nutritional situation of this vitamin in pregnant women and during lactation can have influence on the future health of their offspring. Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy can be associated with maternal (preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, premature birth), fetal and neonatal complications (low birth weight, late hypocalcemia, nutritional rickets and possible relationship with future development of diseases such as bronchiolitis, asthma, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis). During breastfeeding, these conditions can be promoted in the child and there is also a higher risk of depression and sleep disorders later. Therefore, supplementation is recommended in these vital stages.

Introducción: Cada vez se conocen más funciones relacionadas con la vitamina D y más patologías relacionadas con su deficiencia. Es conocida la deficiencia que existe en vitamina D a todas las edades, sexos y en todo el mundo. Pero más allá de las deficiencias existentes en cada grupo poblacional, en este artículo pretendemos analizar cómo la situación nutricional de esta vitamina en la embarazada y durante la lactancia puede tener influencia en la salud futura de los descendientes. La deficiencia en vitamina D durante el em­barazo se puede asociar con complicaciones maternas (preeclampsia, diabetes gestacional, parto prematuro), fetales y neonatales (bajo peso al nacer, hipocalcemia tardía, raquitismo nutricional y posible relación con el desarrollo futuro de enfermedades como bronquiolitis, asma, diabetes de tipo 1, esclerosis múltiple). Durante la lactancia se puede favorecer el progreso de esas patologías en el niño y también se ha descrito mayor riesgo de depresión y trastornos del sueño, posteriormente. Por ello se recomienda la suplementación en estas etapas vitales.

Association of birth and periodontal disease in Bolivia, Chile and Colombia / Asociación de parto prematuro y enfermedad periodontal en Bolivia, Chile y Colombia

ABSTRACT Introduction. Preterm birth is a major medical, social, and economic problem that causes a large proportion of neonatal mortality and morbidity, has a high impact on the healthcare system, and affects family quality of life. The weight of newborns with mothers with periodontal disease is significantly lower compared to mothers not affected by this oral disease. This adverse outcome is considered a global public health problem based on epidemiological data. Objective. To determine the association between the prevalence of preterm births and periodontal disease in Bolivia, Chile, and Colombia from 2000 to 2020. Materials and methods. This ecological study considered the population of women in Bolivia, Chile, and Colombia, according to the prevalence of preterm births and periodontal disease discriminated by age. The study covered the period between 2000 and 2020. The search strategy within the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation investigative tool included prevalence, age groups, causes of preterm births and periodontal disease, context and locations, women, and rates. Statistical analysis included a simple linear regression between preterm births and periodontal disease for each age group within each country. Results. Preterm birth rates were higher in the 15-19 years age group (Bolivia: 697,563; Chile: 844,864; Colombia: 804,126). The periodontal disease prevalence increased with age, as we observed in the 45-49 years group (Bolivia: 22,077,854; Chile: 34,297,901, Colombia: 32,032.830). According to age groups, the linear regression was statistically significant (p < 0.001) in all age groups for the Bolivian population over 30 years for the Colombian, and only in the 15-19 years group for the Chilean women. Conclusion. An association was found between preterm births and periodontal disease in all age groups in Bolivia, only in the group of 15 to 19 years in Chile, and 30 years and up in Colombia over the 20-year period.

RESUMEN Introducción. El parto prematuro es un problema médico, social y económico importante, causa gran mortalidad y morbilidad neonatal, tiene un impacto importante en el sistema de salud y afecta la calidad de vida de las familias. El peso de los recién nacidos de madres con enfermedad periodontal es significativamente menor en comparación con los de madres no afectadas por esta enfermedad bucal. Este resultado adverso se considera un problema de salud pública global según los datos epidemiológicos. Objetivo. Determinar la asociación entre la prevalencia de parto prematuro y la enfermedad periodontal en Bolivia, Chile y Colombia entre el 2000 y el 2020. Materiales y métodos. Este estudio ecológico consideró las poblaciones de mujeres de Bolivia, Chile y Colombia, y la prevalencia de partos prematuros y enfermedad periodontal, discriminadas por grupos de edad. El estudio abarcó el período entre el 2000 y el 2020. La estrategia de búsqueda con la herramienta de investigación del Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation incluyó prevalencia, grupos de edad, años entre 2000 y 2020, causas de parto prematuro y enfermedad periodontal, contexto y ubicaciones, mujeres y tasas. El análisis estadístico incluyó una regresión lineal simple entre parto prematuro y enfermedad periodontal para cada grupo de edad dentro de cada país. Resultados. Las tasas de partos prematuros fueron mayores en el grupo de 15 a 19 años (Bolivia: 697.563, Chile: 844.864, Colombia: 804.126). La prevalencia de la enfermedad periodontal aumentó con la edad, particularmente en el grupo de 45 a 49 años (Bolivia: 22'077.854, Chile: 34'297.901, Colombia: 32'032,830). Según los grupos de edad, la regresión lineal fue estadísticamente significativa (p < 0,001) para todos los grupos evaluados de la población boliviana, en los grupos mayores de 30 años para las colombianas y solo en el grupo de 15 a 19 años para las mujeres chilenas. Conclusión. Se encontró asociación entre el parto prematuro y la enfermedad periodontal en todos los grupos de edad en Bolivia, solo en el grupo de 15 a 19 años en Chile, y de 30 años y más en Colombia en el período evaluado de 20 años.

Seroprevalencia de toxoplasmosis en gestantes y recién nacidos: estudio de serologías IgG e IgM en un periodo de 4 años / Seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and newborns: study of IgG and IgM serologies over a 4-year period

RESUMEN Introducción: la toxoplasmosis es una parasitosis que causa infecciones graves en inmunocomprometidos y recién nacidos. El estado serológico de la madre influye en la posibilidad de transmisión al feto si la infección es contraída durante el embarazo. Es necesario conocer la prevalencia de esta afección en gestantes como primer paso para realizar acciones tendientes a conocer la carga real de la enfermedad y disminuir esta patología. Objetivo: Determinar la seroprevalencia IgG e IgM de toxoplasmosis de gestantes y recién nacidos periodo de enero 2017 a enero 2021. Metodología: se incluyeron las gestantes en su periodo periparto inmediato y recién nacidos hasta la semana de vida extrauterina. Se midió IgG e IgM en sangre periférica por método ECLIA. El tamaño muestral calculado fue de 800 por grupo, para el periodo de estudio. Muestreo no probabilístico de casos consecutivos. Resultados: fueron incluidos 2524 recién nacidos y 2029 gestantes. Las prevalencias de IgG fueron de 97,5 % y 97 % para gestantes y recién nacidos respectivamente, y la IgM: 4,7% y 1,9 % para mujeres y recién nacidos respectivamente. Las tendencias de las seroprevalencias se mantuvieron constantes para IgG para ambos grupos, mientras que la IgM presentó una leve tendencia al aumento. Conclusiones: la seroprevalencia de IgG fue cercana al 100 % en ambas poblaciones, probablemente debido a la transferencia transplacentaria de IgG, sin embargo, se nota un porcentaje pequeño de IgM, probable marcador de infección aguda.

ABSTRACT Introduction: toxoplasmosis is a parasitosis that causes serious infections in immunocompromised patients and newborns. The serological status of the mother influences the possibility of transmission to the fetus if the infection is contracted during pregnancy. It is necessary to know the prevalence of this condition in pregnant women as a first step to carry out actions aimed at knowing the real burden of the disease and reducing this pathology. Objective: determine the IgG and IgM seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and newborns from January 2017 to January 2021. Methodology: pregnant women in their immediate peripartum period and newborns up to one week of extrauterine life were included. IgG and IgM were measured in peripheral blood by the ECLIA method. The calculated sample size was 800 per group, for the study period. Results: 2524 newborns and 2029 pregnant women were included. The prevalence of IgG was 97.5 % and 97 % for pregnant women and newborns, respectively, and IgM: 4.7 % and 1.9% for women and newborns, respectively. The seroprevalence trends remained constant for IgG for both groups, while IgM showed a slight increasing trend. Conclusions: IgG seroprevalence was close to 100% in both populations, probably due to the transplacental transfer of IgG, however, a small percentage of IgM was noted, a probable marker of acute infection.

Incidence of pregnancy related pulmonary embolism in Spain 2016-2021: an observational population-based retrospective study.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to estimate the overall and annual age-standardized incidence of pregnancy-related pulmonary embolism (PE) in Spain from 2016 to 2021, explore the distribution of PE events during pregnancy and the postpartum period, identify potential risk factors, and estimate mortality rates during hospital admission. METHODS: In a retrospective, observational, population-based study, data from the Spanish National Hospital Discharge Database were analyzed to identify women with hospital episodes of pregnancy-related-PE. The primary outcome was the overall and annual age-standardized incidence of pregnancy-related-PE, with secondary aims including the distribution of events during pregnancy and postpartum and the calculation of age-standardized mortality rates during admission. RESULTS: Among 2,178,805 births from 2016 to 2021, 522 women were diagnosed with pregnancy-related PE, yielding an overall age-standardized incidence of 2.83 cases per 10,000 births. A non-significant increasing trend was observed from 2.43 to 4.18 cases per 10,000 births (p = 0.06). Comorbidities were low, with a notable association between PE and SARS-CoV-2 infection during the last two years. The mortality rate among women with pregnancy-related PE was 2.8%, with a higher incidence of PE reported during the postpartum period. CONCLUSION: The incidence of pregnancy-related-PE in Spain exhibits a non-significant increasing trend, with a significant risk of mortality. The association with SARS-CoV-2 infection underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring and management of pregnant women, particularly during pandemics. This study contributes specific data on the incidence and characteristics of pregnancy-related-PE in Spain, emphasizing the need to consider PE in the differential diagnosis and management strategies for pregnant and postpartum women.

Factores psicosociales de riesgo que inciden en el embarazo adolescente mujeres de control prenatal en Panamá

Objetivos: Conocer factores psicosociales que inciden en el embarazo de un grupo de adolescentes que acudían a control prenatal en 3 Regiones de Salud de la provincia de Panamá. Metodología: la muestra, originalmente de 350 adolescentes, debió ser reducida a 230 jóvenes, debido a la pandemia del COVID-19; aun así, sólo se logra captar 121 jóvenes (53.0%). La información fue recolectada a través de un cuestionario semi estructurado, con preguntas abiertas y cerradas. Resultados: la edad media es de 17 años; 67.0% tiene una escolaridad de secundaria incompleta y el 43.8% está unida. El 60.3% y 41.3% define la relación con su madre y padre como buena, respectivamente, en tanto que 44.5% de éstas jóvenes manifiestan tener una positiva comunicación con su progenitora y sólo 27.3% considera de igual manera, el diálogo con su padre. El 72.7% presentaba antecedentes de embarazo precoz; 51.2% de sus pares eran madres o estaban embarazadas. El 90.0% había oído hablar sobre los métodos anticonceptivos, pero más de una tercera parte de la muestra, (36.4%) nunca había usado métodos anticonceptivos; el deseo del embarazo se presentó en 30.6% de los casos. Conclusión: La escolaridad incompleta, los antecedentes familiares de embarazos precoz, la maternidad entre su grupo de pares, el no uso de métodos anticonceptivos y el deseo de la gestación, pueden contribuir a que las adolescentes se conviertan tempranamente en madres. (provisto por Infomedic International)

Objectives: To know psychosocial factors that affect the pregnancy of a group of adolescents who attended prenatal care in 3 Health Regions of the province of Panama. Methodology: the sample, originally of 350 adolescents, had to be reduced to 230 young people, due to the COVID-19 pandemic; Even so, only 121 young people were recruited (53.0%). The information was collected through a semi-structured questionnaire, with open and closed questions.  Results: the average age is 17 years; 67.0% have incomplete secondary schooling and 43.8% are in union. 60.3% and 41.3% define the relationship with their mother and father as good, respectively, while 44.5% of these young women say they have positive communication with their mother and only 27.3% consider the dialogue with their father in the same way. 72.7% had a history of early pregnancy; 51.2% of their peers were mothers or pregnant. 90.0% had heard about contraceptive methods, but more than a third of the sample (36.4%) had never used contraceptive methods. The desire for pregnancy occurred in 30.6% of cases. Conclusion: Incomplete schooling, family history of early pregnancies, motherhood among their peer group, non-use of contraceptive methods and desire for pregnancy can contribute to adolescents becoming mothers early. (provided by Infomedic International)

Motivaciones y razones del embarazo adolescente en un grupo de madres jóvenes atendidas en la Maternidad del Hospital Santo Tomás de la ciudad de Panamá

Introducción: En Panamá el embarazo adolescente es un importante problema de salud pública, más que por sus cifras, por sus repercusiones biopsicosociales. Objetivo: Conocer las motivaciones y razones que llevan a una adolescente a convertirse en madre. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo. La muestra fue 204 adolescentes. Se utilizó cuestionario estructurado-tipo entrevista. Resultados: La edad media fue de 17.6 años. El 72.1% tiene madre/hermana con antecedentes de embarazo adolescente. El 57.4% atribuye su embarazo a la falta de control de los impulsos. El 30.4% revela que su embarazo fue deseado. El 38.2% de estos embarazos corresponden a sentimientos de invulnerabilidad frente al embarazo; 15.7% a una baja autoestima. Las razones del embarazo ligada a los anticonceptivos son las siguientes: 33.4% miedo a usarlo; 25% falta de conocimiento; 22.5% falta de dinero; 11.3% sentimientos de vergüenza al solicitarlo. Conclusiones: La copia de un patrón reproductivo intergeneracional se constituyó en la principal razón del embarazo. El deseo de maternidad para dar sentido a la vida, fue una de las más señaladas. Dentro de los embarazos no deseados, más de la mitad señaló la falta de control de los impulsos. Las razones de índole familiar, como escapar a los problemas del hogar, fueron los menos señalados. (provisto por Infomedic International)

Introduction: In Panama, adolescent pregnancy is an important public health problem, more than because of its numbers, because of its biopsychosocial repercussions. Objective: To determine the motivations and reasons that lead an adolescent to become a mother. Methods: Descriptive study. The sample consisted of 204 adolescents. A structured interview-type questionnaire was used. Results: The mean age was 17.6 years. The 72.1% had a mother/sister with a history of adolescent pregnancy. The 57.4% attributed their pregnancy to lack of impulse control. 30.4% disclose that their pregnancy was wanted. 38.2% of these pregnancies correspond to feelings of invulnerability to pregnancy; 15.7% to low self-esteem.The reasons for pregnancy linked to contraceptives are as follows: 33.4% fear of using it; 25% lack of knowledge; 22.5% lack of money; 11.3% feelings of embarrassment when requesting it. Conclusions: Copying an intergenerational reproductive pattern was constituted as the main reason for pregnancy. The desire for motherhood to give meaning to life was one of the most frequently mentioned. Among unwanted pregnancies, more than half pointed to lack of impulse control.Family reasons, such as escaping from problems at home, were the least reported. (provided by Infomedic International)