General practitioners' knowledge about pregnancy complications associated with long-term cardiovascular risk.

INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in women; preeclampsia (PE) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are associated with an increased risk of CVD. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate general practitioners (GP) knowledge about complicated pregnancies and their association with CVD. METHODS: An anonymous case-based electronic questionnaire designed to assess the level of understanding on the influence of a history of pregnancy complications on long-term cardiovascular risk and general knowledge about CVD risk was sent to GPs. RESULTS: The response rate was 35 % (161/465). The participants recognized that PE and GDM are risk factors for CVD (98 and 83 %, respectively), and reported the following CVD screening strategies in women with a history of PE and GDM: blood pressure monitoring (PE 100 %, GDM 46 %), body mass index calculation (PE 68 %, GDM 57 %), lipid profile evaluation (PE 71 %, GDM 57 %), glycated hemoglobin (PE 26 %, GDM 92 %), and fasting glucose (PE 28 %, GDM 91 %). CONCLUSION: GP-reported screening strategies to identify CVD in women with a history of PE and GDM were variable.

INTRODUCCIÓN: La enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV) constituye la principal causa de mortalidad en mujeres; la preeclampsia (PE) y la diabetes mellitus gestacional (DMG) están asociadas a incremento en el riesgo de ECV. OBJETIVO: Evaluar el conocimiento de los médicos generales (MG) sobre complicaciones obstétricas asociadas a ECV. MÉTODOS: Se envió a los MG un cuestionario electrónico anónimo basado en casos, diseñado para evaluar el entendimiento de la influencia de la historia obstétrica en el riesgo cardiovascular a largo plazo y el conocimiento general sobre riesgo de ECV. RESULTADOS: La tasa de respuesta fue de 35 % (161/465). Los participantes reconocieron que la PE y la DMG son factores de riesgo para ECV (98 y 83 %, respectivamente) y reportaron las siguientes estrategias de tamizaje de ECV en mujeres con historial de PE y DMG: monitoreo de presión arterial (PE 100 %, DMG 46 %), cálculo de índice de masa corporal (PE 68 %, DMG 57 %), evaluación del perfil de lípidos (PE 71 %, DMG 57 %), hemoglobina glucosilada (PE 26 %, DMG 92 %) y glucosa en ayuno (PE 28 %, DMG 91 %). CONCLUSIÓN: Las estrategias de tamizaje para identificar ECV en mujeres con antecedentes de PE y DMG reportadas por los MG fueron variables.

Violence against women in Primary Health Care: Potentialities and limitations to identification.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the potential and limitations of Primary Health Care professionals to identify situations of violence against women. LOCATION: A municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. DESIGN: Descriptive and exploratory study with a qualitative approach. PARTICIPANTS: Twenty-one health professionals of three Family Health Strategy units, as well as one Basic Health Unit. The inclusion criterion consisted of being a health worker in these services. The exclusion criterion was to be absent from work by any kind type license during the period of data production. METHOD: The technique used to produce data was individual, semi-structured, interviews in order to collect sociodemographic data and the monitoring by professionals related to the potentials and limitations to identify violence situations. The data collection was suspended based on the saturation criterion. The data were systematized and analyzed by the content analysis technique, according to the analytical categories of health care network and gender. RESULTS: The potential to identify themes were: professional experience, receptive atmosphere, bonding, and listening to the reports of women, children and/or neighbors and observing their behavior; to identify the lesions; prenatal consultations; and home visits. As to the limitations: silence, denial/non-recognition of violence, lack of complaints by women; fear and guilt; flaws and unpreparedness of the health team; and fear due to the presence of aggressor. CONCLUSIONS: It is urgent to recognize the potential of Primary Care and to promote the qualification of professionals in order to identify the situation among visible and invisible complaints, leading to the confrontation of violence.

Retention in care of HIV-infected pregnant and lactating women starting ART under Option B+ in rural Mozambique.

OBJECTIVE: In 2013, Mozambique adopted Option B+, universal lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) for all pregnant and lactating women, as national strategy for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. We analysed retention in care of pregnant and lactating women starting Option B+ in rural northern Mozambique. METHODS: We compared ART outcomes in pregnant ('B+ pregnant'), lactating ('B+ lactating') and non-pregnant non-lactating women of childbearing age starting ART according to clinical and/or immunological criteria ('own health') between July 2013 and June 2014. Lost to follow-up was defined as no contact >180 days after the last visit. Multivariable competing risk models were adjusted for type of facility (type 1 vs. peripheral type 2 health centre), age, WHO stage and time from HIV diagnosis to ART. RESULTS: Over 333 person-years of follow-up (243 'B+ pregnant', 65'B+ lactating' and 317 'own health' women), 3.7% of women died and 48.5% were lost to follow-up. 'B+ pregnant' and 'B+ lactating' women were more likely to be lost in the first year (57% vs. 56.9% vs. 31.6%; P < 0.001) and to have no follow-up after the first visit (42.4% vs. 29.2% vs. 16.4%; P < 0.001) than 'own health' women. In adjusted analyses, risk of being lost to follow-up was higher in 'B+ pregnant' (adjusted subhazard ratio [asHR]: 2.77; 95% CI: 2.18-3.50; P < 0.001) and 'B+ lactating' (asHR: 1.94; 95% CI: 1.37-2.74; P < 0.001). Type 2 health centre was the only additional significant risk factor for loss to follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Retention among PLW starting option B+ ART was poor and mainly driven by early losses. The success of Option B+ for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in rural settings with weak health systems will depend on specific improvements in counselling and retention measures, especially at the beginning of treatment.

[Perceived needs of women regarding maternity. Qualitative study to redesign maternal education]. / Necesidades percibidas por las mujeres respecto a su maternidad. Estudio cualitativo para el rediseño de la educación maternal.

OBJECTIVES: To assess women's perceptions of their needs during the process of becoming a mother and identify what they want from maternal education. DESIGN: Qualitative study with focus groups. SETTING: Bizkaia health region, Basque Health Service (Osakidetza), Spain. PARTICIPANTS: Thirty one women were recruited consecutively by midwives at six Osakidetza health centres. METHODS: Four sessions were held from September to November 2010 in Bizkaia (Spain), the four groups being stratified by socioeconomic status and stage of the process (pregnancy vs. postnatal period). To collate the information related to the various topics discussed, we used manifest content analysis that was facilitated by use of ATLAS.ti software. RESULTS: The focus of the women worries changes over time. In early pregnancy, women's main concern was for "everything to go well". As the pregnancy progressed, they needed more emotional support and wanted to feel confident and be self-reliant to face their fears of the birth and care for their child. They needed greater accompaniment in the puerperium and less pressure concerning breastfeeding. They also wanted an extended programme of perinatal rather than just antenatal education, which was more participatory and flexible and greater participation of their partner. CONCLUSION: Women have the same social and family networks needs, regardless of cultural differences between Anglo-Saxon and Southern European countries. We recommend an perinatal education to empower women to manage their own health and that of their family and link the health system with other networks of personal and social support for women.

[Soy beverages and women's health: evidence review and experts opinion]. / Bebidas de soja y salud femenina. Revisión de la evidencia y opinión de expertos.

Introduction: Soy drinks are an increasingly consumed option within the Western diet. However, there are concerns about potential endocrine disruptor effects and possible impact on women's reproductive health. This review evaluates scientific documents in gynecology and obstetrics under an evidence-based medicine approach. All methods adhered to PRISMA 2020 declaration guidelines. The evaluated studies do not support a positive association between soy intake and early puberty or breast cancer; instead, a protective effect against such neoplasm was observed. Transplacental passage of soy isoflavones and their presence in breast milk has been reported without any maternal-fetal complications nor congenital malformations. Exposure to soy-derived products appears to have a neutral effect on body weight and bone health. Studies performed in adults indicate that soy may promote a minimal increase in thyrotropin (TSH) in subjects with subclinical hypothyroidism. The impact of soy-based foods on gut microbiota appears favorable, especially when consuming fermented products. Many of the human studies have been conducted with isoflavones supplements, isolated or textured soy proteins. Therefore, the results and conclusions should be interpreted cautiously, as these are not entirely applicable to commercial soy beverages.

Introducción: Las bebidas vegetales de soja constituyen una alternativa dentro de la dieta habitual. Sin embargo, existe la preocupación de potenciales efectos en la salud reproductiva de la mujer por mecanismos de disrupción endócrina. En esta revisión se evalúan documentos científicos en el área de la Ginecología y la Obstetricia bajo el tamiz de la medicina basada en la evidencia, respondiendo preguntas estructuradas. La metodología se apegó a las guías establecidas por la declaración PRISMA 2020. Los estudios evaluados descartan un riesgo incrementado de pubertad precoz o cáncer de mama; incluso se aprecia un efecto protector frente a dicha neoplasia. Se ha reportado el paso transplacentario de isoflavonas de soja y su presencia en la leche materna, sin que ello implique una relación con complicaciones materno-fetales o malformaciones congénitas. La exposición a productos de soja no parece influir sobre el peso corporal y la salud ósea de la mujer. Los estudios en adultos indican que la soja favorece un mínimo incremento de tirotropina (TSH) en personas con antecedente de hipotiroidismo subclínico. El impacto de los alimentos basados en soja sobre la microbiota intestinal parece ser favorable para su diversidad, particularmente al consumir productos fermentados. Muchos de los estudios en humanos han sido realizados con suplementos de isoflavonas o con productos que contienen proteínas aisladas o texturizadas de soja. Por tanto, los resultados y las conclusiones deben interpretarse con cautela ya que no son totalmente extrapolables a las bebidas comerciales de soja.

Benefits of continuous suture of perineal injury in adaptation to motherhood.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of the continuous suture technique of the perineal wound on the capacity and functional recovery of women when carrying out their self-care routine, the care of the newborn (NB), breastfeeding (BF) and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), both basic activities of daily living (BADL) and instrumental (IADL), during the postpartum period. METHODS: Non-randomised clinical trial with blinding allocation to study groups, carried out at the Arnau de Vilanova tertiary hospital in Lérida. The intervention group received continuous suture for perineal repair and the control group discontinuous suture. The study population was women with eutocic delivery and second-degree perineal tears or episiotomy. Three postpartum assessment were performed (48 h, 7-10 days and one month). RESULTS: 126 women with eutocic delivery and second degree perineal tears or episiotomy participated (n = 126); 64 sutured with continuous technique (intervention group) and 62 with discontinuous technique (control group). At 48 h postpartum, 85% of women from the continuous suture technique group were able to perform their self-care and 46,7% of them had recovered functionally. At 7-10 days, 96,7% of women with continuous suturing had acquired the ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living and 60% had recovered functionally compared to 68,3% and 15% respectively of women with discontinuous suturing (p < 0.001). At 7-10 days, 100% of women with continuous suturing achieved functional recovery for newborn care and 80% for breastfeeding and in the control group 81,7% and 30% respectively (p < 0.001 and p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Women who undergo the continuous suture technique restore their ability and functional recovery to perform activities of daily living earlier and with less pain than women with discontinuous suturing, adapting more quickly and satisfactorily way to motherhood.

Participatory Action Research on empowerment in older women: A theoretical-methodological analysis.

This article aims to conceptually and methodologically analyse the use of Participatory Action Research (PAR), through field research, in order to increase knowledge about it, and to illustrate its strengths and weaknesses to encourage its use in Health Sciences. Within qualitative methodology, PAR can be used as a tool for the analysis of change and transformation, whose objective is the emancipation and liberation of people who find themselves in an oppressive social context. The assessment of this approach is based on field research with older women who sought to improve their self-care through empowerment. For this purpose, PAR was undertaken, consisting of 22 sessions and two individual telephone calls where qualitative and quantitative data generation tools were used; all this through the most critical modality of PAR. In an exercise of reflexivity, modifications and improvements in the intervention were detected to work with older women in future research. The analysis carried out makes it possible to generate new knowledge on PAR for future research thanks to the identification of critical points: the link generated, the adaptation of tools to older women, and the handling of the high volume of data produced.

Higher carbohydrate quality index is associated with better adequate micronutrient consumption in Brazilian women.

Introduction: Introduction: inadequate consumption of micronutrients is an emerging public health problem that can compromise health. Objectives: to assess whether the quality of dietary carbohydrates is associated with the consumption of 13 micronutrients in a sample of women monitored by the Brazilian Unified Health System. Methods: this cross-sectional study included 648 women monitored by the Brazilian Unified Health System. The association between quality of dietary carbohydrates and adequacy of consumption of 13 micronutrients was investigated using logistic regression models adjusted for potential confounding variables. Results: the consumption of micronutrients increased as the quality of carbohydrates improved. The micronutrients with the highest prevalence of inadequate intake were vitamin A, magnesium, manganese, and thiamine. After adjustments using logistic regression models, women in the third tertile of the carbohydrate quality index were less likely to have an inadequate consumption of magnesium (odds ratio (OR), 0.29; 95 % confidence interval (CI), 0.14-0.59), manganese (OR, 0.32; 95% CI, 0.21-0.49), and copper (OR, 0.22; 95% CI, 0.12-0.37). Conclusions: intake of a higher quality of dietary carbohydrates is associated with improved adequacy in consumption of most micronutrients in women monitored by the Brazilian Unified Health System, especially magnesium, manganese, and copper, after adjustment using regression models.

Introducción: Introducción: el consumo inadecuado de micronutrientes es un problema de salud pública emergente que puede comprometer la salud. Objetivo: evaluar si la calidad de los carbohidratos de la dieta está asociada con el consumo de 13 micronutrientes en una muestra de mujeres monitoreadas por el Sistema Único de Salud de Brasil. Métodos: este estudio transversal incluyó a 648 mujeres monitoreadas por el Sistema Único de Salud de Brasil. La asociación entre la calidad de los carbohidratos de la dieta y la adecuación del consumo de 13 micronutrientes se investigó mediante modelos de regresión logística ajustados por posibles variables de confusión. Resultados: el consumo de micronutrientes aumentó a medida que mejoraba la calidad de los carbohidratos. Los micronutrientes con mayor prevalencia de ingesta inadecuada fueron: vitamina A, magnesio, manganeso y tiamina. Después de los ajustes mediante modelos de regresión logística, las mujeres del tercer tercil del índice de calidad de carbohidratos tenían menos probabilidades de tener un consumo inadecuado de magnesio (odds ratio (OR): 0,29; intervalo de confianza (IC) del 95 %: 0,14-0,59), manganeso (OR: 0,32 ; IC del 95 %: 0,21 a 0,49) y cobre (OR: 0,22; IC del 95 %: 0,12 a 0,37). Conclusiones: la ingesta de una mayor calidad de carbohidratos en la dieta se asocia con una mejor adecuación en el consumo de la mayoría de los micronutrientes en mujeres monitoreadas por el Sistema Único de Salud de Brasil, especialmente magnesio, manganeso y cobre, después del ajuste mediante modelos de regresión.

Quality of sexual life of riparian women: Analysis of sexual practices and attitudes.

OBJECTIVE: To analyse the sexual practices, attitudes, and sexual quality of life of Riparian woman and associated factors. METHOD: A cross-sectional analytical study conducted among Riparian women using the Study of Sexual Behaviour (SSB) questionnaire. A bivariate analysis and binary logistic regressions were performed to identify factors associated with sexual quality of life. RESULTS: A total of 138 women participated in the study (n = 138). Of the women, 34.1% and 33.3% reported pain and loss of interest during or after sex, respectively. In terms of practices during sex, women reported kissing (85.5%), cuddling (89.1%), mutual masturbation (37.2%), oral sex (34.8%), and anal sex (23.9%). However, the majority reported not using condoms during sex (63.0%). In terms of sexual quality of life, 39.9% of the women rated it as good. Higher education and early sexual initiation increase the chances of a "good" sexual quality of life. CONCLUSION: Because Riparian women engage in some risky sexual behaviours, such as not using condoms, educational strategies on the prevention of sexually transmitted infections should be reinforced and incorporated in this population. This may help improve these women's sexual quality of life.

[Healthcare for premenstrual discomfort patients. Women's perspective]. / Atención sanitaria al malestar premenstrual. La perspectiva de las mujeres.

OBJECTIVE: The prevalence of premenstrual discomfort among Spanish women is very high, and has a negative impact on their quality of life. By adopting the biopsychosocial approach, this study aims to understand women's experiences and insights, delve further into their beliefs and attitudes towards premenstrual syndrome and menstrual suppression, and to identify their proposals in order to adapt healthcare professionals' response to their needs and demands. METHODS: A qualitative study was conducted based on individual in-depth interviews with 16 women located in the Granada region. Purposive sampling was made using theoretical profiles. Informed consent was given. The study included data assessment, investigator triangulation, and a literature review. RESULTS: Premenstrual discomfort has an impact on physical and psychological health, disrupting daily lives and resulting in self-medication. Healthcare is considered deficient, since remedies are limited to medicalisation, but the source of the discomfort is not investigated. Different beliefs about the premenstrual syndrome (PMS) were found: PMS is inherent to menstrual cycle and cannot be avoided; PMS is the result of endogenous factors (such as genetics, defects or biochemical and hormonal disorders); exogenous factors (such as stress, eating habits, or exercise); the science and industry describe and treat PMS as a disease. Menstrual suppression is considered an option by women with children, though there is reticence due to the side effects found. Health education programmes for women are proposed, as well as the appropriate training for health professionals in order to overcome the pharmacological approach. CONCLUSIONS: The biopsychosocial approach helps to determine the perspective of the women, their needs and expectations in order to provide better healthcare services to premenstrual discomfort patients.

[Gender perspective in clinical epidemiology. Learning from spondyloarthritis]. / Perspectiva de género en epidemiología clínica. Aprendiendo con el caso de las espondiloartritis.

OBJECTIVE: To illustrate some gender challenges and contributions which are more frequent in research and health care through a chronic disease such as spondyloarthritis. METHOD: Using two of the main identified gender biases in research and health care (de-contextualization of diseases, especially in women, and problem definition and knowledge production in women's health), a cross-sectional study was used with 96 men and 54 women with spondyloarthritis of the Rheumatology Department of the Alicante University General Hospital, whose sources of information were semi-structured patient interviews and clinical records. RESULTS: We show how the gender perspective can contribute to contextualise the differences by sex of functional alterations and other social and health indicators, and highlight inequalities in the socioeconomic repercussions between patients of both sexes. It can contribute towards re-conceptualizing diseases, especially of women, specifying the profile of differential diagnosis according to sex, and provide knowledge about methodological challenges related to diagnostic tests. CONCLUSIONS: Achieving scientific and professional excellence in health care is also a gender issue. Analysing from a gender perspective the history of the diseases, how their diagnosis criteria were established and the normality and abnormality cut-off points, especially identified diseases of men, such as spondyloarthritis, is a priority to re-conceptualize medicine; as well as providing information on how the gender norms and values of the context interact with the lives of those who suffer these diseases.

[Social integration and gynecologic cancer screening of immigrant women in Spain]. / Integración social y cribado del cáncer ginecológico de las mujeres inmigrantes en España.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the association between immigrant status and performance of pap-smear and mammography, and to study the potential effect of social integration on that association. METHOD: Secondary analysis of the National Health Survey of Spain 2012. Individual data from 8944 women aged 18-75 were analyzed. Dependent variables were the performance of pap-smear tests and mammographies according to the guidelines of the state of residence. The level of integration in Spain was estimated through perceived social support (Duke-UNC scale) and the number of years living in Spain. Logistic regressions were used in order to obtain odds ratios (OR) and their 95% confidence intervals (95%CI), adjusted for confounders (sociodemographic and health-status). RESULTS: Compared to natives, immigrant women were more likely to not adhere to cervical cancer screening (OR: 1.31; 95%CI: 1.06-1.63) or breast cancer screening (OR:=3.13; 95%CI: 2.14-4.58). Additional adjustment by social support and length of residence in Spain attenuated the association, consequently losing statistical significance (OR: 1.08, 95%CI: .77-1.52 for pap-smear; OR: 1.62, 95%CI: .97-2.74 for mammographies). CONCLUSIONS: The probability of participating in the screening programs for gynecological cancer was lower if women were born abroad. Perceived social support and time living in Spain of immigrant women explained to a large extent the differences between immigrants and natives.

A pilot intervention to reduce postpartum weight retention at primary health care in Brazil.

INTRODUCTION: Background: postpartum weight retention (PWR) strongly predicts obesity, the major nutritional concern of this century; however, there is a gap in nutritional care for postpartum women in Brazil. Objective: to evaluate the effect of nutritional counselling provided at primary health care on the reduction of PWR. Method: pilot study carried out in a low-income community in southeastern Brazil, involving postpartum women with PWR, who were provided with individual monthly appointments with a nutritionist over three months of follow-up. Nutritional counselling was based on the Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH diet) aiming at healthy and gradual weight loss. Anthropometric evaluation included measurement of weight, height, waist circumference and percentage of body fat. Dietary intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire and adherence to diet was evaluated using a DASH score. Results: women who participated in the study (n = 26) showed a reduction in PWR (median -1.80 kg, p = 0.004), body mass index (-0.57 kg/m², p = 0.004), and waist circumference (-2.50 cm, p = 0.024), as well as 91.67% of them presented good adherence to diet. Conclusion: nutritional counselling provided to low-income postpartum women at primary health care contributed to the reduction of PWR, body mass index and waist circumference, as the study participants presented good adherence to a healthy dietary pattern.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Introducción: la retención de peso después del parto (RPDP) predice firmemente la obesidad, que es la principal preocupación nutricional de este siglo; sin embargo, existe una brecha en la atención nutricional para las mujeres después del parto en Brasil. Objetivo: evaluar el efecto del asesoramiento nutricional brindado en Atención Primaria sanitaria sobre la reducción de RPDP. Método: estudio piloto realizado en una comunidad de bajos ingresos en el sureste de Brasil, en el que participaron mujeres postparto con RPDP, que recibieron citas mensuales individuales con un nutricionista durante tres meses de seguimiento. El asesoramiento nutricional se basó en la dieta Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) y apuntó a una pérdida de peso saludable y gradual. La evaluación antropométrica incluyó la medición del peso, la altura, la circunferencia de la cintura y el porcentaje de grasa corporal. La ingesta dietética se evaluó mediante un cuestionario de frecuencia alimentaria y la adherencia a la dieta se evaluó mediante un score DASH. Resultados: las mujeres que participaron en el estudio (n = 26) mostraron una reducción en la RPDP (mediana de -1,80 kg, p = 0,004), índice de masa corporal (-0,57 kg/m², p = 0,004) y circunferencia de la cintura (-2,50 cm, p = 0,024); el 91.67% de ellas presentaron buena adherencia a la dieta. Conclusión: el asesoramiento nutricional brindado a las mujeres de bajos ingresos después del parto en Atención Primaria sanitaria contribuyó a la reducción de la RPDP, el índice de masa corporal y la circunferencia de la cintura, ya que los participantes del estudio presentaron una buena adherencia a un patrón de dieta saludable.

Tendencias de la frecuencia de obesidad en mujeres en edad fértil. Estudio basado en la Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud Familiar-ENDES, Perú, 2005-2018 / Trends in the frequency of obesity in women of childbearing age. Study based on the Encuesta Nacional Demográfica en Salud (ENDES), Peru, 2005-2018

RESUMEN Objetivo Describir las tendencias de la frecuencia de obesidad y su relación con algunos factores socioeconómicos en mujeres en edad fértil en el Perú. Material y métodos Estudio transversal de datos secundarios, analítico utilizando las bases de datos de la Encuesta Nacional Demográfica en Salud (ENDES) de los años 2005 a 2018. Se estimó la frecuencia de mujeres con obesidad para cada año y se las comparó mediante los intervalos de confianza al 95% (IC95%). Se comparó la magnitud de asociación de lugar, edad y paridad, lugar de residencia, grado de educación e índice de riqueza. Resultados Se observó un aumento de la obesidad en mujeres en edad fértil de 17,72% (IC95%: 16,24-19,32) en el 2005 a 32% (IC95%: 30,46-34,42) en el 2018. La prevalencia de obesidad tipo I aumentó de 9,07% (IC95% 8,09-10,16) en el año 2005 a 22,15% (IC95% 15,19-16,48) en el 2018. Se observó un aumento continuo en la prevalencia de obesidad tipo II de 2,34% (IC95% 1,84-3,05) a 7,29% (IC95% 3,75-4,52). En las mujeres que se encontraron embarazadas al momento de la entrevista se encontró una prevalencia de obesidad de 17,21% (IC95% 11,42-25,10) en el año 2005 llegando a 38,61% (IC95% 20,25-28,46) en el año 2018. Se encontró relación significativa de la posibilidad de ser obesa con la edad y la paridad. Conclusiones La prevalencia de obesidad en las mujeres en edad fértil en nuestro país es alta y continúa incrementando con el tiempo. La prevalencia incrementada se presenta igualmente en gestantes, incrementando las complicaciones materno-perinatales.

SUMMARY Objective To describe the trends in the frequency of obesity and its relationship with some socioeconomic factors in women of childbearing age in Peru. Methods Analytical cross-sectional study of secondary data, using the databases of the Encuesta Nacional Demográfica en Salud (ENDES) from 2005 to 2018. The frequency of women with obesity was estimated for each year and compared using the confidence intervals at 95% (95% CI). The magnitude of association was compared between place, age and parity, place of residence, level of education and wealth index. Results An increase in obesity was observed in women of childbearing age from 17.72% (95% CI: 16.24-19.32) in 2005 to 32% (95% CI: 30.46-34.42) in 2018. The prevalence of type I obesity increased from 9.07% (95% CI 8.09-10.16) in 2005 to 22.15% (95% CI 15.19-16.48) in 2018. It was observed a continuous increase in the prevalence of type II obesity from 2.34% (95% CI 1.84-3.05) to 7.29% (95% CI 3.75-4.52). In women who were pregnant at the time of the interview, a prevalence of obesity was found to be 17.21% (95% CI 11.42-25.10) in 2005, reaching 38.61% (95% CI 20.25). -28.46) in 2018. A significant relationship was found between the possibility of being obese with age and parity. Conclusions The prevalence of obesity in women of childbearing age in our country is high and continues to increase over time. The increased prevalence also occurs in pregnant women, increasing maternal-perinatal complications.

Itinerários de cuidado à saúde de mulheres em situações de abortamento: aspectos metodológicos do estudo qualitativo da pesquisa Nascer no Brasil II / Itinerarios para el cuidado de la salud de mujeres en situación de abortamiento: aspectos metodológicos del estudio cualitativo de la encuesta Nacer en Brasil II / Health care itineraries for women in situations of abortion: methodological aspects of a qualitative study for Birth in Brazil II survey

Nas últimas décadas, produziu-se um robusto corpus de pesquisas sobre aborto no Brasil, com diferentes desenhos, objetos e metodologias. Contudo, pela diversidade de situações em que as mulheres brasileiras vivenciam o abortamento, pela complexidade do tema e por suas modulações em contextos políticos e socioculturais distintos, o assunto não cessa de desafiar a academia, o campo da saúde e dos direitos reprodutivos. Neste artigo, apresentamos aspectos metodológicos de um estudo qualitativo sobre itinerários de cuidado à saúde de mulheres em situações de abortamento, componente da pesquisa Nascer no Brasil II, que objetiva discutir efeitos das desigualdades de gênero, de raça/etnia, de classe social, geracionais, regionais e territoriais nesses percursos. Discutimos o desenvolvimento do desenho do estudo; a construção do arcabouço teórico e recortes analíticos específicos; a elaboração do instrumento de entrevista; os critérios de seleção das mulheres; as estratégias de abordagem e condução das entrevistas; a gestão do fluxo do campo e dos materiais produzidos; os procedimentos analíticos; e os problemas éticos. Para incluir uma diversidade de mulheres e aprofundar resultados do componente quantitativo do Nascer no Brasil II, serão realizadas 120 entrevistas narrativas. O contexto de criminalização do aborto impacta a produção de conhecimento sobre o tema, impondo desafios como conseguir acesso às mulheres, assegurar o anonimato e sua privacidade, além do sigilo das informações, gerar condições objetivas e subjetivas para que possam narrar em profundidade as suas experiências. Com este artigo, procuramos contribuir para o debate sobre esses desafios das pesquisas sobre aborto no Brasil.

En las últimas décadas, se produjo un robusto corpus de investigaciones sobre el aborto en Brasil, con diferentes diseños, objetos y metodologías. Sin embargo, debido a la diversidad de situaciones en las que las mujeres brasileñas vivencian el abortamiento, la complejidad del tema y sus modulaciones en diferentes contextos políticos y socioculturales, el tema continúa desafiando a la academia, el campo de la salud y los derechos reproductivos. En este artículo, presentamos aspectos metodológicos de un estudio cualitativo sobre los itinerarios de cuidados de la salud de mujeres en situación de abortamiento, componente de la encuesta Nacer en Brasil II, que tiene como objetivo discutir los efectos de las desigualdades de género, raza/etnia, clase social, generacionales, regionales y territoriales en esos recorridos. Discutimos el desarrollo del diseño del estudio, la construcción del marco teórico y los recortes analíticos específicos, la elaboración del instrumento de entrevista, los criterios de selección de las mujeres, las estrategias de abordaje y realización de las entrevistas, el manejo del flujo del campo y de los materiales producidos, los procedimientos analíticos y los problemas éticos. Para abarcar una diversidad de mujeres y profundizar los resultados del componente cuantitativo de Nacer en Brasil II, se realizarán 120 entrevistas narrativas. El contexto de criminalización del aborto impacta la producción de conocimiento sobre el tema, imponiendo desafíos, tales como conseguir acceso a las mujeres, asegurar su anonimato y privacidad y la confidencialidad de la información, generar condiciones objetivas y subjetivas para que puedan narrar en profundidad sus experiencias. Con este artículo buscamos contribuir al debate sobre estos desafíos de las investigaciones sobre el aborto en Brasil.

In recent decades, several academic studies on abortion have been produced in Brazil, with different designs, objectives, and methodologies. However, due to the diversity of situations in which Brazilian women experience abortion, the complexity of this topic, and its modulations in different political and sociocultural contexts, it still challenges academicians and the fields of health and reproductive rights. In this article, we present methodological aspects of a qualitative study on health care itineraries of women in situations of abortion, a component of the Birth in Brazil II survey, whose objective is to discuss the effects of gender; race/ethnicity; social class; generational, regional, and territorial inequalities on care itineraries. We discuss the study design development, the construction of the theoretical framework and specific analytical axes, the development of interview instrument, definition of participant selection criteria, strategies to contact participants and conduct the interviews, management of field work and materials produced, analytical procedures, and ethical issues. In total, 120 narrative interviews were conducted in order to include a diversity of women and obtain detailed results from the quantitative analysis under Birth in Brazil II survey. The context of criminalization of abortion has an impact on the production of knowledge on this subject, creating challenges such as difficult access to women, women's anonymity, privacy and data confidentiality, creation of objective and subjective conditions so that they can narrate their experiences in depth. With this article, we seek to contribute to the debate about these challenges in abortion research in Brazil.

Effects of pelvic floor muscle training versus hypopressive abdominal gymnastics (HAG) on stress urinary incontinence in climacteric women: randomized clinical trial / Efectos del entrenamiento muscular del suelo pélvico versus la gimnasia abdominal hipopresiva (GAH) sobre la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo en mujeres climatéricas: ensayo clínico aleatorizado / Efeitos do treinamento muscular do assoalho pélvico versus Ginástica Abdominal Hipopressiva (GAH) na incontinência urinária de esforço de mulheres climatéricas: ensaio clínico randomizado

ABSTRACT Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is recommended as first-line treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women (scientific evidence level 1). Currently, hypopressive abdominal gymnastics (HAG) has been used in clinical practice without evidence for this purpose. To verify the superiority of an experimental treatment in relation to a positive control (gold standard) for the treatment of SUI and PFM function in climacteric women. A non-inferiority clinical trial was conducted with 31 climacteric women with SUI who were sexually active. They were allocated into two groups: 16 in the PFMT group and 15 in the HAG group. Both groups received 26 sessions twice per week and individual care. All participants were assessed twice, at the beginning and at the end of interventions. The primary outcome was assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF) and the secondary were given by PFM function assessed via bidigital palpation. The methods used to analyze the results were the two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by the Tukey post-hoc test, when necessary. PFMT was better in improving SUI in the primary outcome (p=0.01). The groups showed no significant difference in force of contraction, time of sustained PFM, and fast and slow repetitions at the time of analysis. Regarding the symptoms of SUI, PFMT performed better than HAG.

RESUMEN El entrenamiento muscular del suelo pélvico (EMSP) se recomienda como tratamiento de primera línea para las pruebas de nivel 1 de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo (IUE). Actualmente, se utiliza la gimnasia abdominal hipopresiva (GAH) en la práctica clínica con este fin. Este estudio tuvo por objetivo comprobar la superioridad de un tratamiento experimental en comparación con el tratamiento de referencia para la IUE y la función del suelo pélvico en mujeres menopáusicas. Se realizó un ensayo clínico aleatorizado de no inferioridad con 31 mujeres climatéricas sexualmente activas y con IUE. Las participantes se distribuyeron en dos grupos: 16 se sometieron a EMSP y 15 a GAH. Ambos recibieron 26 sesiones, dos veces por semana, en sesiones individuales. Todas las voluntarias fueron evaluadas en dos momentos, al principio y al final de las intervenciones. El resultado primario se evaluó mediante el cuestionario ICIQ-SF, y el resultado secundario mediante la evaluación bidigital del suelo pélvico. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó la prueba ANOVA de dos vías, seguida de la prueba posterior de Tukey cuando necesario. El EMSP tuvo un mejor resultado en la mejora de la IUE (p=0,01). No hubo diferencias entre los grupos en cuanto a la fuerza de contracción, el tiempo de mantenimiento y las repeticiones rápidas y lentas. En cuanto a la mejora de los síntomas de IUE, se concluyó que el EMSP es superior a la GAH.

RESUMO O treinamento dos músculos do assoalho pélvico (TMAP) é recomendado como primeira linha no tratamento do nível 1 de evidência da incontinência urinária de esforço (IUE). Atualmente, a Ginástica Abdominal Hipopressiva (GAH) tem sido utilizada na prática clínica com este propósito. Este estudo tem como objetivo verificar a superioridade de um tratamento experimental em relação ao tratamento padrão-ouro para IUE e função do assoalho pélvico em mulheres na menopausa. Foi conduzido um ensaio clínico randomizado de não inferioridade com 31 mulheres climatéricas, sexualmente ativas e com IUE. Elas foram alocadas em dois grupos, em que: 16 foram submetidas ao TMAP e 15 à GAH. Ambos receberam 26 sessões, duas vezes por semana, em atendimentos individuais. Todas as voluntárias foram avaliadas em dois momentos, no início e ao término das intervenções. O desfecho primário foi avaliado pelo Questionário (ICIQ-SF) e o secundário pela avaliação bidigital do assoalho pélvico. Para a análise estatística, foram utilizados o teste ANOVA de duas vias, seguido do pós-teste de Tukey, quando necessário. O TMAP foi superior na melhora da IUE (p=0.01). Não houve diferença entre os grupos em relação a força de contração, tempo de sustentação, repetições rápidas e lentas. Em relação à melhora dos sintomas de IUE, concluiu-se que o TMAP é superior a GAH.

Mujeres consumidoras de drogas en tratamiento ambulatorio: estudio cualitativo desde una perspectiva de género y de salud mental comunitaria / Women drug-users in outpatient treatment: a qualitative study from a gender and community mental health perspective

RESUMEN Las mujeres consumidoras de drogas se enfrentan a grandes desafíos en el acceso y la adherencia al tratamiento ambulatorio. Sin embargo, esta cuestión ha sido poco estudiada. El objetivo del estudio es comprender las experiencias de un grupo de mujeres en tratamiento por consumo de drogas. Entre marzo y diciembre de 2021, se realizó un estudio cualitativo fenomenológico interpretativo mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas a 16 mujeres usuarias de un centro de atención a las drogodependencias de Cataluña (España). Los datos se procesaron mediante el análisis de contenido. Los resultados indican que las mujeres, pese a percibir un impacto positivo del tratamiento, viven realidades de vulnerabilidad relacionadas con la estigmatización, la falta de apoyo social y una baja cobertura de necesidades específicas con implicaciones en el seguimiento terapéutico. Los hallazgos enfatizan la necesidad de mejorar los recursos para una atención especializada y promover una red de apoyo social donde participen activamente las mujeres consumidoras de drogas.

ABSTRACT Women drug-users face significant challenges in accessing and adhering to outpatient treatment. However, this issue has been underexplored. The study aims to understand the experiences of a group of women undergoing drug use treatment. Between March and December 2021, a qualitative phenomenological interpretative study was carried out through semi-structured interviews with 16 women attending a drug-dependence care center in Catalonia, Spain. Data were processed through content analysis. The results indicate that, despite perceiving a positive impact of the treatment, women experience vulnerabilities related to stigmatization, lack of social support, and insufficient coverage of specific needs, impacting therapeutic follow-up. The findings emphasize the need to enhance resources for specialized care and promote a social support network where women drug-users actively participate.

Qualidade da assistência ao parto na percepção da mulher assistida na rede pública de saúde / Quality of birth care in the perception of women assisted in the public health network

Levantar e analisar a perspectiva de mulheres acerca da assistência recebida durante o parto. Método: estudo epidemiológico, observacional, de abordagem quantitativa e transversal. Os dados coletados foram compilados em tabelas e gráficos, analisados comparativamente entre si e com dados levantados na literatura científica. Resultados: as 80 participantes, com idade média de 26,6 anos, foram assistidas, integralmente, por enfermeiras obstetras. Houve predomínio das pardas (55,0%), solteiras (53,7%) e com renda familiar inferior a salários-mínimos (77,5%). Constatou-se alto nível de satisfação relacionado à assistência recebida, entretanto, o toque vaginal e a falta liberdade de se posicionar ao dar à luz foram as queixas mais frequentes, e que gerou certo grau de insatisfação. Conclusão: a amostra analisada demonstrou satisfação com os cuidados recebidos, porém os dois indicadores, com menor grau de satisfação, precisam ser repensados na prática obstétrica de modo a promover o bem-estar e a segurança da mulher.(AU)

To survey and analyze women's perspectives on the care they received during childbirth. Method: an epidemiological, observational, quantitative, cross-sectional study. The data collected was compiled into tables and graphs and analyzed in comparison with each other and with data found in scientific literature. Results: the 80 participants, with an average age of 26.6 years, were attended entirely by obstetric nurses. There was a predominance of brown women (55.0%), single women (53.7%) and women with a family income of less than one minimum wage (77.5%). There was a high level of satisfaction with the care received; however, vaginal touch and the lack of freedom to position oneself when giving birth were the most frequent complaints, which generated a certain degree of dissatisfaction. Conclusion: The sample analyzed showed satisfaction with the care received, but the two indicators with the lowest level of satisfaction need to be rethought in obstetric practice in order to promote women's well-being and safety.(AU)

Encuestar y analizar las perspectivas de las mujeres sobre la atención recibida durante el parto. Método: estudio epidemiológico, observacional, cuantitativo y transversal. Los datos recogidos se compilaron en tablas y gráficos y se analizaron en comparación entre sí y con los datos encontrados en la literatura científica. Resultados: las 80 participantes, con edad media de 26,6 años, fueron atendidas en su totalidad por enfermeras obstétricas. Hubo predominio de mujeres morenas (55,0%), solteras (53,7%) y con renta familiar inferior a un salario mínimo (77,5%). Hubo un alto grado de satisfacción con la atención recibida; sin embargo, el tacto vaginal y la falta de libertad para colocarse al dar a luz fueron las quejas más frecuentes, lo que generó cierto grado de insatisfacción. Conclusión: La muestra analizada mostró satisfacción con la atención recibida, pero los dos indicadores con menor nivel de satisfacción necesitan ser repensados en la práctica obstétrica para promover el bienestar y la seguridad de las mujeres.(AU)

Incidência e fatores associados aos sintomas depressivos pós-parto: uma revisão de literatura / Incidence and factors associated with postpartum depressive symptoms: a literature review / Incidencia y factores asociados a los síntomas depresivos posparto: una revisión de la literatura

Objetivo: identificar na literatura científica as incidências dos sintomas depressivos pós-parto e os fatores associados. Método: revisão narrativa da literatura descrita conforme a declaração Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. A busca bibliográfica foi realizada na BVS, nas bases de dados LILACS e MEDLINE. Foram elegíveis estudos observacionais com delineamento longitudinal, que utilizaram a Escala de depressão pós-parto de Edimburgo, disponíveis em texto completo, publicados nos anos de 2019 e 2020. Resultados: foram incluídos 17 artigos. A incidência de sintomatologia depressiva pós-parto variou de 0,18% a 27,87%. Os principais fatores de risco associados foram histórico de depressão, estresse e relação estressante familiar, baixo suporte social, transtornos psiquiátricos como comorbidade e experiência negativa ou complicações durante parto. Conclusão: a sintomatologia depressiva pós-parto atinge parcela expressiva das puérperas e se mantém como problema de saúde pública. Sugere-se a continuidade dos estudos que se relacionam com a temática no cenário nacional

Objective: to identify in the scientific literature the incidence of postpartum depressive symptoms and associated factors. Method: narrative review of the literature described according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. The bibliographic search was carried out in the BVS, in the LILACS and MEDLINE databases. Observational studies with a longitudinal design were eligible, using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, available in full text, published in 2019 and 2020. Results: 17 articles were included. The incidence of postpartum depressive symptoms ranged from 0.18% to 27.87%. The main associated risk factors were a history of depression, stress and stressful family relationships, low social support, comorbid psychiatric disorders and negative experiences or complications during childbirth. Conclusion: postpartum depressive symptoms affect a significant proportion of postpartum women and remain a public health problem. It is suggested that studies related to the theme be continued on a national level

Objetivos: identificar en la literatura científica la incidencia de síntomas depresivos posparto y factores asociados. Método: revisión narrativa de la literatura descrita según la declaración Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta- Analyses. La búsqueda bibliográfica se realizó en la BVS, en las bases de datos LILACS y MEDLINE. Fueron elegibles estudios observacionales con diseño longitudinal, utilizando la Escala de Depresión Postnatal de Edimburgo, disponible en texto completo, publicada en 2019 y 2020. Resultados: se incluyeron 17 artículos. La incidencia de síntomas depresivos posparto varía del 0,18% al 27,87%. Los principales factores de riesgo asociados fueron antecedentes de depresión, estrés y relaciones familiares estresantes, bajo apoyo social, trastornos psiquiátricos comórbidos y experiencias negativas o complicaciones durante el parto. Conclusion: los síntomas depresivos posparto afectan a una proporción significativa de mujeres posparto y siguen siendo un problema de salud pública. Se sugiere continuar con los estudios relacionados con el tema a nivel nacional.

Incidência e fatores associados aos sintomas depressivos pós-parto: uma revisão de literatura / Incidence and factors associated with postpartum depressive symptoms: a literature review / Incidencia y factores asociados a los síntomas depresivos posparto: una revisión de la literatura

Objetivo: identificar na literatura científica as incidências dos sintomas depressivos pós-parto e os fatores associados. Método: revisão narrativa da literatura descrita conforme a declaração Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. A busca bibliográfica foi realizada na BVS, nas bases de dados LILACS e MEDLINE. Foram elegíveis estudos observacionais com delineamento longitudinal, que utilizaram a Escala de depressão pós-parto de Edimburgo, disponíveis em texto completo, publicados nos anos de 2019 e 2020. Resultados: foram incluídos 17 artigos. A incidência de sintomatologia depressiva pós-parto variou de 0,18% a 27,87%. Os principais fatores de risco associados foram histórico de depressão, estresse e relação estressante familiar, baixo suporte social, transtornos psiquiátricos como comorbidade e experiência negativa ou complicações durante parto. Conclusão: a sintomatologia depressiva pós-parto atinge parcela expressiva das puérperas e se mantém como problema de saúde pública. Sugere-se a continuidade dos estudos que se relacionam com a temática no cenário nacional

Objective: to identify in the scientific literature the incidence of postpartum depressive symptoms and associated factors. Method: narrative review of the literature described according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. The bibliographic search was carried out in the BVS, in the LILACS and MEDLINE databases. Observational studies with a longitudinal design were eligible, using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, available in full text, published in 2019 and 2020. Results: 17 articles were included. The incidence of postpartum depressive symptoms ranged from 0.18% to 27.87%. The main associated risk factors were a history of depression, stress and stressful family relationships, low social support, comorbid psychiatric disorders and negative experiences or complications during childbirth. Conclusion: postpartum depressive symptoms affect a significant proportion of postpartum women and remain a public health problem. It is suggested that studies related to the theme be continued on a national level

Objetivos: identificar en la literatura científica la incidencia de síntomas depresivos posparto y factores asociados. Método: revisión narrativa de la literatura descrita según la declaración Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta- Analyses. La búsqueda bibliográfica se realizó en la BVS, en las bases de datos LILACS y MEDLINE. Fueron elegibles estudios observacionales con diseño longitudinal, utilizando la Escala de Depresión Postnatal de Edimburgo, disponible en texto completo, publicada en 2019 y 2020. Resultados: se incluyeron 17 artículos. La incidencia de síntomas depresivos posparto varía del 0,18% al 27,87%. Los principales factores de riesgo asociados fueron antecedentes de depresión, estrés y relaciones familiares estresantes, bajo apoyo social, trastornos psiquiátricos comórbidos y experiencias negativas o complicaciones durante el parto. Conclusion: los síntomas depresivos posparto afectan a una proporción significativa de mujeres posparto y siguen siendo un problema de salud pública. Se sugiere continuar con los estudios relacionados con el tema a nivel nacional