Exploring regional disparities in lung cancer mortality in a Brazilian state: A cross-sectional ecological study.

BACKGROUND: Lung cancer (LC) is one of the main causes of mortality in Brazil; geographic, cultural, socioeconomic and health access factors can affect the development of the disease. We explored the geospatial distribution of LC mortality, and associated factors, between 2015 and 2019, in Parana state, Brazil. METHODS AND FINDINGS: We obtained mortality (from the Brazilian Health Informatics Department) and population rates (from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics [IBGE]) in people over 40 years old, accessibility of oncology centers by municipality, disease diagnosis rate (from Brazilian Ministry of Health), the tobacco production rate (IBGE) and Parana Municipal Performance Index (IPDM) (from Parana Institute for Economic and Social Development). Global Moran's Index and Local Indicators of Spatial Association were performed to evaluate the spatial distribution of LC mortality in Parana state. Ordinary Least Squares Regression and Geographically Weighted Regression were used to verify spatial association between LC mortality and socioeconomic indicators and health service coverage. A strong spatial autocorrelation of LC mortality was observed, with the detection of a large cluster of high LC mortality in the South of Parana state. Spatial regression analysis showed that all independent variables analyzed were directly related to LC mortality by municipality in Paraná. CONCLUSIONS: There is a disparity in the LC mortality in Parana state, and inequality of socioeconomic and accessibility to health care services could be associated with it. Our findings may help health managers to intensify actions in regions with vulnerability in the detection and treatment of LC.

Comparative Analysis of Mortality due to Breast Cancer and Mammography Uptake in the Federative Units of Brazil-2015 to 2021.

Objective: Compare the breast cancer mortality rate and the rate of mammograms with socioeconomic factors, in Brazilian´s Federative Units, during the period of 2015 to 2021. Methods: This is an ecological study, of a descriptive nature, which covers the 27 Brazilian federative units, using secondary data extracted from the DATASUS System. The information analyzed was mammography data, breast cancer mortality, demographic and economic data of the resident population and women over 20 years of age. Results: There is a direct relationship between mortality rate and mammograms rates in the Federative Units. The data obtained for Brazil presents a total of 133,048 deaths from breast cancer and 17,324,526 mammography exams in the period from 2015 to 2021. In other words, Brazil presents a standardized mortality rate value, 19.25 deaths per 100,000 women. Regarding the mammography rate, the value of the exam-specific mammography rate was 2,506.55 per 100,000 women. In relation to socioeconomic data by mortality rate group, higher mortality rates from breast cancer present higher rates in the variables: income rate by State (2,594.86), people with income (63.5), average percentage of women with more over 50 years old (29.5%), women with average years of education (6.64), white population (55.1%) and mammography exam rate (2873.20). When analysing the highest rates of mammography exam rates, higher rates are observed income rate by State (2,161.47), people with income (62.5%), average percentage of women over 50 years old (28.6%), women with an average number of years of education (5.8). Conclusion: Brazil has a high mortality rate due to breast cancer, when compared to other countries. The reasons are diverse, such as the modern, industrialized and populous lifestyle. The Federative Units with the highest mortality rate also have high rates of mammograms, that is, in the Federative Units with "better" sociodemographic conditions, the South and Southeast.

Uso da medicina popular na prevenção da Covid-19 / Use of folk medicine in the prevention of Covid-19 / Uso de la medicina popular en la prevención del Covid-19

A procura pela medicina popular tem sido recorrente, em que plantas medicinais são consumidas como agentes terapêuticos na prevenção de diversos sintomas e doenças. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a utilização de produtos naturais da medicina popular durante a pandemia, na prevenção da infecção e dos sintomas da COVID-19. Foi feito um estudo observacional transversal descritivo. Utilizou-se como processo de amostragem o método de recrutamento consecutivo de participantes (Snowball), por meio de um questionário distribuído nacionalmente pelas mídias sociais para a população acima de 18 anos de idade, no período de setembro de 2021 a março de 2022. Para as análises estatísticas foi utilizado o teste Qui-quadrado de Pearson e/ou o exato de Fisher, considerando intervalos de confiança de 95% e nível de significância de 5% (p < 0,05). Participaram do estudo 1022 pessoas. Variáveis como sexo, escolaridade, idade, área de residência e região geográfica influenciaram significativamente a busca e o consumo de produtos a base de plantas medicinais. A maioria da população utilizou produtos naturais a base de plantas medicinas no período, sentiu melhora da saúde ao consumi-los e indica o uso para a prevenção da COVID-19 e de sintomas associados. No entanto, merece atenção o risco de toxicidade proveniente do uso incorreto e de interações medicamentosas, sendo necessários mais estudos.

The demand for popular medicine has been recurrent, in which medicinal plants are consumed as therapeutic agents in the prevention of various symptoms and diseases. The objective of this study was to analyze the use of natural products from popular medicine during the pandemic, in the prevention of infection and symptoms of COVID-19. A descriptive cross-sectional observational study was carried out. The method of consecutive recruitment of participants (Snowball) was used as a sampling process, through a questionnaire distributed nationally on social media for the population over 18 years of age, from September 2021 to March 2022. Pearson's chi-square test and/or Fisher's exact test were used for statistical analysis, considering 95% confidence intervals and a significance level of 5% (p < 0.05). A total of 1022 people participated in this study. Variables such as gender, education, age, area of residence and geographic region significantly influenced the search for and consumption of products based on medicinal plants. The majority of the population used natural products based on medicinal plants in the period, felt an improvement in health when consuming them and indicated their use for the prevention of COVID-19 and associated symptoms. However, the risk of toxicity from incorrect use and drug interactions deserves attention, requiring further studies.

Ha sido recurrente la demanda de la medicina popular, en la que se consumen plantas medicinales como agentes terapéuticos en la prevención de diversos síntomas y enfermedades. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar el uso de productos naturales de la medicina popular durante la pandemia, en la prevención de la infección y síntomas del COVID-19. Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo transversal. Se utilizó como proceso de muestreo el método de reclutamiento consecutivo de participantes (Bola de Nieve), a través de un cuestionario distribuido a nivel nacional en medios sociales para la población mayor de 18 años, de septiembre de 2021 a marzo de 2022. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó la prueba de chi cuadrado de Pearson y/o la prueba exacta de Fisher, considerando intervalos de confianza del 95% y un nivel de significancia del 5% (p < 0,05). Un total de 1022 personas participaron en este estudio. Variables como el sexo, la educación, la edad, la zona de residencia y la región geográfica influyeron significativamente en la búsqueda y el consumo de productos a base de plantas medicinales. La mayoría de la población utilizó productos naturales basados en plantas medicinales en el periodo, sintió una mejora de la salud al consumirlos e indicó su uso para la prevención de la COVID-19 y los síntomas asociados. Sin embargo, el riesgo de toxicidad por el uso incorrecto y las interacciones farmacológicas merecen atención, requiriendo estudios adicionales.

Violence against health personnel before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Violence in the workplace has been an alarming phenomenon around the world. The aim of this study was to analyze the frequency of violence against health personnel in urgent and emergency departments, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: This is an exploratory cross-sectional study including a structured online survey with the approval of the Research Ethics Committee. The sample was composed of health personnel over 18 years old who work in urgent and emergency departments. The survey was structured with sections: sociodemographic data, detailing of occupational data, and a survey of physical, verbal, sexual, and racial violence. Descriptive statistics included absolute frequencies and percentages for categorical variables and means with standard deviation for continuous variables. RESULTS: A total of 114 participants, aged between 20 and 60 years, answered the questionnaire; 68.4% of them were women. Most of them were white (71.9%), married or living with a partner (70.2%), residing in the south or southeast regions (85.1%) of Brazil, 56.1% doctors, 11.4% nurses, and 12.3% nursing technicians. The incidence of violence before the COVID-19 pandemic was 60%. During the pandemic, the incidence suffered low variation, being 57.9%. Only 37.7% said that their workplace offers some procedure/routine to report acts of violence suffered at work. Verbal violence was the most reported among the participants. Anxiety, tiredness, fear, low self-esteem, loss of concentration, and stress are the most frequent consequences of aggression. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic did not potentiate the episodes of violence; however, episodes of violence continue to occur, and so management and prevention measures must be implemented.

Colorectal cancer mortality in women: trend analysis in Brazil and its regions and states.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze colorectal cancer mortality trends in women in Brazil and its regions and states. METHODS: ecological, time-series study with trend analysis of deaths caused by colorectal cancer in women in Brazil and its regions and states between 2008 and 2019. Polynomial regression was used to treat the data. RESULTS: 48,225 deaths of women caused by colorectal cancer were examined. There was an increasing mortality trend in Brazilian women, with regional differences that resulted from socioeconomic, political, and cultural inequalities. The South Region stood out with the highest rate (7.32) in 2008, which increased to 8.65 in 2019, followed by the Southeast Region, whose rates were 6.72 and 9.05 in 2008 and 2019, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: colorectal cancer mortality increased, which indicates the need to expand public policies oriented toward screening and early diagnosis of colorectal cancer in women.

Use and Applicability of the Gail Model to Calculate Breast Cancer Risk: A Scoping Review.

OBJECTIVE: To perform a scoping review of the applicability of the Gail model in different countries for different ethnicities. METHODS: The review was conducted based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist and search strategies based on the PICOS approach. The reviewed articles were included if they were published between 2013 and 2018 in English, Portuguese, or Spanish; were original articles available in full online; and described the use of the Gail model. The PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science data bases were searched. RESULTS: A total of 38 articles eligible for analysis were identified, of which 16 used the Gail model to assess breast cancer risk in women, eight analyzed the applicability of this tool in their population, seven compared the tool and/or modified it according to the specific risk factors of their population, and seven cited the model in determining eligibility for chemoprevention. CONCLUSION: The Gail model has different applicabilities Greater effectiveness and breast cancer risk are found in developed countries.

Gastroschisis annual incidence, mortality, and trends in extreme Southern Brazil

Abstract Objective: To analyze gastroschisis annual incidence, mortality rates, and trends in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul from the year 2000 to the year 2017. Method: Population-based study with the analysis of the temporal trend of gastroschisis annual incidence and mortality rates. Data were obtained from the Live Birth Information System and the Mortality Information System, with the analysis performed by polynomial regression modeling. Results: There were 2,612,532 live births, 705 hospitalizations, and 233 deaths due to gastroschisis. The annual incidence of gastroschisis was 2.69 per 10,000 live births. The annual incidence rate increased by 85% in the total period (p = 0.003), and mortality was 33% in the 2000-2017 period. Maternal age < 25 years was a risk factor for gastroschisis (p < 0.001). Children were more likely to be born weighing < 2,500 g (p < 0.001) and with a gestational age < 37 weeks (p < 0.001). The annual incidence trend was to increase, and the mortality trend was to decrease. Conclusion: Similar to what has been described in several regions/countries, there was a trend showing an 85% increase in the annual incidence of gastroschisis (p = 0.003) and the mortality was 33% with a trend of decreasing (p = 0.002).

Violência mental: ansiedade e depressão durante a pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil / Mental violence: anxiety and depression during COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil

Buscou-se avaliar a frequência de ansiedade e depressão e seus fatores associados ao longo da pandemia de COVID-19. Estudo transversal exploratório envolvendo 1.057 participantes, sendo aplicados os questionários GAD-7 e PHQ-9, através de Plataforma Google Forms, com amostragem bola de neve. A média de idade foi de 38 ± 14 anos, sendo 78% mulheres, provindos de 21 Estados brasileiros. Quarenta e dois por cento dos participantes tiveram escore GAD-7 ≥ 10, cerca de 53% teve escore PHQ-9 ≥ 10. Principais fatores de risco incluíram: gênero feminino, ser jovem, casado ou com companheiro, consumir bebidas alcoólicas, problemas psiquiátricos prévios, utilizar medicação para dormir, dormir menos de 8 horas, percepção negativa sobre COVID-19, estar em isolamento social, pesadelos frequentes e ideação suicida. O Brasil mantém-se com altos níveis de ansiedade e depressão durante a pandemia em associação com ideação suicida.

Anxiety and depression disorders are associated with professional and academic impairment and reduced life quality. Frequency of symptoms of anxiety and depression, and their association with health risk behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic are evaluated. Cross-sectional study comprised 1,057 participants, 78% females, mean age 38±14 years, from 21 different Brazilian states. GAD-7 and PHQ-9 inventories were applied by Google Forms, with snowball sampling. Forty-two percent of the participants had a GAD-7 score ≥ 10, while 53% had a PHQ-9 score ≥ 10. Main risk factors comprised: being female, young, married or with partner, consuming alcoholic beverages, having previous psychiatric problems, taking sleeping pills, sleeping less than 8 hours, having a negative perception about COVID-19, staying isolated, having frequent nightmares and suicide thoughts. Brazil is a country featuring high levels of symptoms of anxiety and depression, significantly associated with suicide thoughts.

Colorectal cancer mortality in women: trend analysis in Brazil and its regions and states / Mortalidad por cáncer colorrectal en mujeres: análisis de tendencia en Brasil, Estados y Regiones / Mortalidade por câncer colorretal em mulheres: análise de tendência no Brasil, Estados e Regiões

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze colorectal cancer mortality trends in women in Brazil and its regions and states. Methods: ecological, time-series study with trend analysis of deaths caused by colorectal cancer in women in Brazil and its regions and states between 2008 and 2019. Polynomial regression was used to treat the data. Results: 48,225 deaths of women caused by colorectal cancer were examined. There was an increasing mortality trend in Brazilian women, with regional differences that resulted from socioeconomic, political, and cultural inequalities. The South Region stood out with the highest rate (7.32) in 2008, which increased to 8.65 in 2019, followed by the Southeast Region, whose rates were 6.72 and 9.05 in 2008 and 2019, respectively. Conclusions: colorectal cancer mortality increased, which indicates the need to expand public policies oriented toward screening and early diagnosis of colorectal cancer in women.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar las tendencias de mortalidad por cáncer colorrectal de mujeres en Brasil, Estados y Regiones. Métodos: estudio ecológico, de series temporales, con análisis de tendencia de decesos por cáncer colorrectal en mujeres, entre 2008 y 2019. Para análisis de tendencia se utilizó el modelo de regresión polinomial. Resultados: se analizaron 48.225 decesos de mujeres por cáncer colorrectal. Se observó tendencia creciente de mortalidad en las mujeres brasileñas, con diferencias regionales debidas a desigualdades de estándares socioeconómicos, políticos y culturales. Se manifiesta un aumento en la Región Sur, con tasa de 7,32 en 2008 incrementando a 8,65 en 2019, siguiéndole la Región Sudeste, con tasas de mortalidad de cáncer colorrectal de 6,72 y 9,05 en 2008 y 2019. Conclusiones: se observa aumento de tasas de mortalidad por cáncer colorrectal, demostrándose necesidad de incrementar las políticas públicas orientadas a estrategias de rastreo y diagnóstico precoz del cáncer colorrectal en mujeres.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar as tendências da mortalidade por câncer colorretal em mulheres no Brasil, Estados e Regiões. Métodos: estudo ecológico, de séries temporais, com análise de tendência dos óbitos por câncer colorretal de mulheres, no período de 2008 a 2019. Para análise de tendência, foi utilizado o modelo de regressão polinomial. Resultados: analisaram-se 48.225 óbitos de mulheres por câncer colorretal. Houve tendência crescente da mortalidade em mulheres brasileiras, com diferenças regionais, em razão das desigualdades nos padrões socioeconômicos, políticos e culturais. Destacando um aumento na Região Sul, com as maiores taxas, de 7,32 em 2008 para 8,65 em 2019, seguida pela Região Sudeste, com taxas de mortalidade por câncer colorretal de 6,72 e 9,05 em 2008 e 2019, respectivamente. Conclusões: observa-se um aumento das taxas de mortalidade por câncer colorretal, demonstrando a necessidade do incremento das políticas públicas direcionadas às estratégias de rastreamento e diagnóstico precoce do câncer colorretal em mulheres.

Tendência de atendimentos por causas externas no Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência / Tendencia de los auxilios por causas externas en el Servicio de Atención Móvil de Urgencia / Trend of care for external causes in the Mobile Emergency Care Service

Resumo Objetivo Analisar tendência e os impactos causados pela regionalização nos atendimentos de emergência por causas externas efetuados pelo Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência (SAMU), antes, durante e depois do processo de regionalização. Métodos Estudo ecológico de tendência dos atendimentos do SAMU. Os períodos foram separados em 2010 a 2012 (pré-regionalização), 2013 a 2015 (transição) e 2016 a 2018 (consolidação). Foram coletadas as variáveis causas do atendimento, dia da semana, horário, local da ocorrência, recurso encaminhado e caracterização da vítima (sexo, idade, uso de álcool e desfecho do atendimento) totalizando 17.533 ocorrências. Foram excluídos os atendimentos que não se classificaram como causas externas. Foram realizadas estatística descritiva, tendência e teste de associação do qui-quadrado. Adotou-se nível de significância de 5% (p-valor ≤0,001). Resultados A maioria das vítimas era do sexo masculino, com maior prevalência na faixa etária de 30 a 59 anos. Houve diminuição do óbito no local de 41,7% após a regionalização. Observou-se aumento de atendimento de causas externas nas ambulâncias de Suporte Básico de Vida no ano de 2015 em relação a 2010 (47%), além de diminuição de aproximadamente 50% do número de atendimentos do Suporte Avançado de Vida. O número de atendimento conjunto das duas ambulâncias aumentou aproximadamente 390%. Conclusão A regionalização apresentou impacto importante na qualidade dos atendimentos prestados à população, resultando na diminuição da mortalidade no local da ocorrência.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar la tendencia y los impactos causados por la regionalización de los auxilios de emergencia por causas externas efectuados por el Servicio de Atención Móvil de Urgencia (SAMU) antes, durante y después del proceso de regionalización. Métodos Estudio ecológico de tendencia de los auxilios del SAMU. Los períodos fueron separados de la siguiente forma: 2010 a 2012 (preregionalización), 2013 a 2015 (transición) y 2016 a 2018 (consolidación). Fueron recopiladas las variables: causas del auxilio, día de la semana, horario, lugar del incidente, recurso enviado y caracterización de la víctima (sexo, edad, uso de alcohol y desenlace del auxilio), con un total de 17.533 incidentes. Se excluyeron los auxilios que no se clasificaron como causas externas. Se realizó estadística descriptiva, tendencia y prueba de asociación de ji cuadrado. Fue adoptado un nivel de significación de 5 % (p-valor ≤0,001). Resultados La mayoría de las víctimas era de sexo masculino, con mayor prevalencia del grupo de edad de 30 a 59 años. Hubo una reducción de fallecimiento en el lugar del 41,7 % después de la regionalización. Se observó un aumento de auxilios de causas externas en las ambulancias de Soporte Vital Básico en el año 2015 con relación a 2010 (47 %), además de una reducción aproximada del 50 % del número de auxilios de Soporte Vital Avanzado. El número de asistencia conjunta de las dos ambulancias aumentó un 390 % aproximadamente. Conclusión La regionalización presentó un impacto importante en la calidad de la atención brindada a la población, lo que redujo la mortalidad en el lugar del incidente.

Abstract Objective To analyze the trend and impacts caused by regionalization in emergency care for external causes performed by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU), before, during and after the regionalization process. Method This is an ecological study of SAMU care trend. The periods were separated in 2010 to 2012 (pre-regionalization), 2013 to 2015 (transition) and 2016 to 2018 (consolidation). The variables cause of care, day of the week, time, occurrence site, resource forwarded and victim characterization (gender, age, alcohol use and outcome of care) were collected, totaling 17,533 occurrences. Care that did not qualify as external causes was excluded. Descriptive statistics, trends and chi-square association test were performed. A significance level of 5% (p-value≤0.001) was adopted. Results Most victims were male, with a higher prevalence in the age group of 30 to 59 years. There was a decrease in death at the site of 41.7% after regionalization. There was an increase in care of external causes in Basic Life Support ambulances in 2015 compared to 2010 (47%), in addition to a decrease of approximately 50% in the number of Advanced Life Support services. The number of joint care of the two ambulances increased approximately 390%. Conclusion Regionalization had an important impact on the quality of care provided to the population, resulting in a decrease in mortality at the occurrence site.

Ergonomics of anatomical bra models for breastfeeding: a contribution of nursing / Ergonomía de modelos anatómicos de sostén para lactancia materna: una contribución de la enfermería / Ergonomia de modelos anatômicos de sutiã para amamentação: uma contribuição da enfermagem

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the ergonomics of two models of breastfeeding bras. Methods: descriptive study carried out with 152 infants in a Brazilian university hospital. The prototypes were separated into two groups (A and B). To compare the two bra models, the Odds Ratio (OR) was used as a measure of the strength of the association. In subjective perceptions, the Modified Borg Scale, and the chi-square test of independence (χ2) were used. To compare the two prototypes, the Z test and logistic regression analysis were performed. A significance level of 5% was considered. Results: the bra in group B was more suitable for ergonomics of physical and psycho-aesthetic comfort than the bra in group A (p < 0.0001), according to the logistic regression tests. Conclusions: modeling B was ergonomically adequate, with usability and evaluation criteria centered on breastfeeding women.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar la ergonomía de dos modelados de sostén para lactancia materna. Métodos: estudio descriptivo realizado con 152 lactantes en un hospital universitario brasileño. Los prototipos fueron separados en dos grupos (A y B). Para comparar los dos modelados de sostén, fue utilizado la Odds Ratio (OR) como una medida de intensidad de la asociación. En las percepciones subjetivas, se utilizaron la Escala de Borg Modificada y el test chi-cuadrado de independencia (χ2). Para comparar los dos prototipos, se realizó el test Z y análisis de regresión logística. Se consideró un nivel de significación de 5%. Resultados: el sostén del grupo B fue el más adecuado para ergonomía de conforto físico y psicoestético del que el del grupo A (p < 0,0001), segundo los testes de regresión logística. Conclusiones: el modelado B fue ergonómicamente adecuado, con criterios de usabilidad y evaluación centrada en las lactantes.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar a ergonomia de duas modelagens de sutiãs para amamentação. Métodos: estudo descritivo realizado com 152 lactantes em um hospital universitário brasileiro. Os protótipos foram separados em dois grupos (A e B). Para comparar as duas modelagens de sutiãs, foi utilizado a Odds Ratio (OR) como uma medida de intensidade da associação. Nas percepções subjetivas, utilizaramse a Escala de Borg Modificada e o teste qui-quadrado de independência (χ2). Para comparar os dois protótipos, realizou-se o teste Z e análise de regressão logística. Considerou-se um nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: o sutiã do grupo B foi o mais adequado para ergonomia de conforto físico e psicoestético do que o do grupo A (p < 0,0001), segundo os testes de regressão logística. Conclusões: a modelagem B foi ergonomicamente adequada, com critérios de usabilidade e avaliação centrada nas lactantes.

Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Women's Health in Brazil.

PURPOSE: The aim is to verify the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's healthcare and medical assistance in Brazil. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This exploratory cross-sectional study evaluated a non-probabilistic sample of women above 20 years old, carried out between August and September of 2020, through a snowball sampling using a Google Forms application. RESULTS: From a total of 2495 women, more than 70% have not been screened for cervical cancer (77.8% of 2244 women aged for screening), and more than 80% have not been screened for breast cancer (80.2% from 1325 women aged for mammography) during the pandemic. Also, 55.2% of the women did not undergo routine blood tests during the same period. The most frequent reasons for not performing screening and routine tests were: they were up to date; fear of contracting Covid-19; they decided to postpone it until after the end of the pandemic; they were unable to schedule the appointment at the healthcare center for whatever reason; and the healthcare center was only attending Covid-19 patients. Women with no comorbidities have performed significantly more mammograms and routine blood tests than women with comorbidities. In addition, women with comorbidities who were used to perform periodic medical follow-up have done it substantially more than women with no comorbidities during the pandemic. CONCLUSION: As observed, there was a significant decrease in women's access to the healthcare system during this pandemic. Many participants reported that they had not attended any screening tests, and some reasons included fear of getting infected and due to the public measures of social distancing. The consequences are late diagnoses and a worse prognosis. It might impact the healthcare systems around the world in the next few years. Further studies should be done to follow these consequences.

Variables involved in the management of school bullying: a bayesian network analysis / Variáveis envolvidas no gerenciamento de conflitos do tipo bullying em escolas: uma análise de rede bayesiana

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the management of bullying by the managers of elementary schools. Methods: Descriptive, exploratory research carried out through semi-structured interviews with 17 school counselors from a city in the South of Brazil, randomly selected from different geographical sectors. The interviews were recorded with participants' consent and, after transcription and checking, were discarded. The interviews covered the following subjects: sociodemographic characterization of subjects, school functioning, comprehension, recognition and management of bullying cases by counselors. Data analysis was performed using the Bayesian network associated with content analysis. Results: The majority of subjects were females, between 30 and 50 years old. Fifteen subjects were graduated in pedagogy, and all had postgraduate degrees. Most of them worked as counselor for less than three years. Only two subjects, between 30 and 50 years old, understood the term bullying. Case recognition was lower in this age group. Having a degree influenced positively the recognition of bullying. The higher the number of students in the school, the lower the recognition of cases by managers. All subjects managed cases by addressing children, families, staff, and involving professionals and support groups. Conclusions: The understanding and recognition of bullying was given by a few interviewees. All managers reported similar management actions in the cases. Given the scarcity of studies on bullying management in schools, more studies in this area could improve the approach of cases and contribute to their reduction.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar o gerenciamento de conflitos do tipo bullying pelos gestores de escolas de ensino fundamental. Métodos: Pesquisa descritiva e exploratória realizada por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas com 17 orientadores de escolas escolhidas aleatoriamente de um município do Sul do Brasil, contemplando os diversos setores geográficos locais. As entrevistas foram gravadas mediante consentimento, e, após transcrição e conferência pelos sujeitos, descartadas. As entrevistas abordam: caracterização sociodemográfica dos sujeitos, funcionamento da escola e compreensão, reconhecimento e gerenciamento dos casos de bullying pelos orientadores. A análise dos dados foi feita com base na rede bayesiana associada à análise de conteúdo. Resultados: A maioria dos sujeitos era do sexo feminino e tinha entre 30 e 50 anos. Quinze sujeitos eram formados em pedagogia, e todos possuíam pós-graduação. A maioria atuava na função de orientador havia menos de três anos. A compreensão do termo bullying deu-se apenas por dois sujeitos, com idade entre 30 e 50 anos. Já o reconhecimento dos casos foi menor nessa faixa etária. Ter feito pós-graduação influenciou positivamente o reconhecimento de bullying. Quanto maior o número de alunos na escola, menor o reconhecimento dos casos pelos gestores. Todos os sujeitos gerenciaram os casos abordando as crianças, famílias e equipe e envolvendo profissionais e núcleos de apoio. Conclusões: A compreensão e o reconhecimento do bullying deram-se por poucos entrevistados. Todos os gestores relataram ações de gerenciamento semelhantes diante dos casos. Tendo em vista a escassez de estudos sobre gestão de bullying na escola, mais estudos nessa área poderiam melhorar a abordagem dos casos, contribuindo para sua redução.

Effects of mistreatment in medical schools: how to evaluate? A brief review / Efeitos de maus-tratos nas escolas médicas: como avaliar? Uma revisão breve

Abstract: Introduction: The occurrence of abuse, harassment and mistreatment of medical students is a widespread phenomenon and not a problem limited to certain countries or particular schools. Such behavior during medical training creates hostile learning environments, induces stress, depressive symptoms, may impair performance and patient care. Objective: To analyze the methodology used in recent studies to describe the consequences of mistreatment on medical student's life and academic performance. Method: A brief review of the literature indexed in 6 international databases was carried out (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library). The descriptors were categorized into two groups, one containing different types of violence and the other contemplating the studied population. Results: A total of 20 articles were selected for this study and all of them based their research methodology on the use of questionnaires, scales and/or interviews. The strengths and weaknesses of these methodologies were discussed, and the use of simulation was suggested as a new methodological alternative. Conclusion: This review reinforces that mistreatment of medical students has remained frequent over time and it is closely related to the students' mental health and performance impairment. The authors recommend a new methodological approach to collect data related to the effects arising from a hostile learning environment.

Resumo: Introdução: A ocorrência de abusos, assédio e maus-tratos sofridos pelos estudantes de Medicina é um fenômeno generalizado e não um problema limitado a certos países ou escolas específicas. Tal comportamento durante o treinamento médico cria ambientes hostis de aprendizagem, induz estresse e sintomas depressivos, e prejudica o desempenho acadêmico e o atendimento aos pacientes. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a metodologia utilizada em pesquisas recentes para descrever as consequências de maus-tratos na vida e no desempenho do estudante de Medicina. Método: Realizou-se uma breve revisão da literatura indexada em seis bases de dados internacionais (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, PsycINFO e Cochrane Library), em que se categorizaram os descritores em dois grupos: um com os diversos tipos de violência e o outro com a população pesquisada. Resultado: Selecionou-se um total de 20 artigos para este estudo, e todos eles basearam sua metodologia de pesquisa na aplicação de questionários, escalas e/ou entrevistas. Os pontos fortes e fracos das metodologias empregadas nos artigos selecionados foram discutidos, e sugeriu-se o uso da simulação como uma alternativa metodológica. Conclusão: Esta revisão reforça que episódios de maus-tratos entre estudantes de Medicina ainda permanecem frequentes ao longo do tempo e que estão intimamente relacionados com prejuízo na saúde mental e no desempenho do estudante. Os autores recomendam nova abordagem metodológica para que se possam coletar dados relacionados aos efeitos advindos de um ambiente de aprendizagem hostil.

Violência sexual contra a mulher: adesão de hospitais de referência e os perfis sociodemográficos / Sexual violence against women: adherence of reference hospitals and sociodemographic profiles

Buscou-se identificar o grau de adesão dos hospitais de referência ao Protocolo de atendimento às mulheres em situação de violência sexual no Paraná-Brasil, entre 2009 e 2015, associando aos perfis sociodemográficos e às categorias de adesão. Estudo observacional transversal, população composta por todas as mulheres em situação de violência sexual, atendidas por 28 Hospitais do Paraná. Analisaram-se dez itens sobre a taxa de adesão: desde o acolhimento, profilaxias, até encaminhamentos posteriores ao trauma. Encontrou-se que todos os Hospitais fizeram o atendimento agudo às mulheres: 50% aderiram às Profilaxias ISTs, AIDS e hepatites, coletas de secreção e exames sanguíneos; 63% ofereceram contracepção de emergência; 69% encaminharam para acompanhamento ambulatorial. Houve associação entre idade, etnia, escolaridade e estado civil com melhores taxas de adesão ao Protocolo. Entendeu-se que Hospitais de referência se preocupam com atendimentos agudos, mas não aderem integralmente às medidas profiláticas, multidisciplinares e continuadas.

The adhesion rate of reference hospitals to the Protocol of Attendance for women in situations of sexual violence in the state of Paraná, Brazil, between 2009 and 2015, is provided, associating it with sociodemographic profiles and adhesion categories. Current transversal observational study comprised an all-female population in situations of sexual violence attended by 28 hospitals in the state of Paraná. Ten items were analyzed, including reception of patient, prophylaxis and posttrauma referrals. All hospitals performed primary care for victims; 50% adhered to STIs, AIDS and hepatitis prophylaxis, secretion collection and blood tests; 63% offered emergency contraception; 69% forwarded them to outpatient follow-up. There was an association between age, ethnicity, education and marital status with better rates of adherence to the Protocol. Although reference hospitals are concerned with total care, they do not fully adhere to prophylactic, multidisciplinary and continuous measures.

Resection of Pulmonary Endometriosis by Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Using Bronchoscopy as a Preoperative Strategy.

The presence of parenchymal or intrabronchial endometrial tissue is rare and has been reported in <6% of women of childbearing age with thoracic endometriosis. Hemoptysis during the menstrual cycle is the most common clinical presentation. We report a case of pulmonary endometriosis, treated concurrently with the patient's menstrual period, with wedge resection by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Bronchoscopy, immediately before the start of the surgical procedure, allowed us to identify the pulmonary segment that had active bleeding, which made the surgical procedure feasible.

Diminuição no uso de bebidas alcoólicas e a violência pelo parceiro íntimo / Decreased use of alcoholic beverages and intimate partner violence / Disminución del uso de bebidas alcohólicas y violencia de pareja

Introdução: A violência praticada por parceiro íntimo refere-se ao comportamento de parceiros ou ex-parceiros íntimos que resulta em dano físico, sexual ou psicológico, incluindo agressão física, coerção sexual, abuso psicológico e comportamento controlador. Sabe-se que o etilismo está associado ao aumento de tal violência. Objetivo: Analisar se a acompanhante do paciente em abstinência alcoólica referia menor índice de violência nesse período em relação ao tempo em que o mesmo fazia abuso de álcool. Métodos: Estudo observacional transversal no qual foram selecionados homens ex-etilistas atendidos no CAPSad de Maringá e suas parceiras. Foi utilizado um questionário para violência contra parceiro (HITS) composto de 4 perguntas objetivas, cuja pontuação varia de 4 até 20. Valores iguais ou superiores a 10 indicam violência. Resultados: Foram entrevistadas 53 mulheres de diversas faixas etárias e escolaridades. Desse total, 84,9% das participantes apresentaram pontuações menores no teste com o parceiro em abstinência em relação ao período em que o mesmo estava em uso/abuso de álcool. Das mulheres 15,1% não notaram diferença no nível de violência do acompanhante, estivesse ele em uso ou em abstinência alcoólica. Conclusões: Demonstrou-se claramente que o fato de cessar o consumo de bebidas alcoólicas reduziu o índice de violência infligida pelo parceiro.

Introduction: Intimate partner violence refers to the behavior of intimate partners or ex-partners resulting in physical, sexual, or psychological harm, including physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse, and controlling behavior. It is known that alcoholism is associated with increase of this type of violence. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze whether the partner of the patient in alcohol withdrawal reported a lower rate of violence in this period compared with the period of alcohol abuse. Methods: cross-sectional study in which we selected male former drinkers attended at the CAPSad of Maringá, and their partners. A questionnaire regarding partner violence (HITS), consisting of 4 objective questions with scores ranging from 4 to 20, was used. Values equal to or greater than 10 indicate violence. Results: We interviewed 53 women of different ages and schooling. Of this total, 84.9% of the participants had scores in the test with the partner in withdrawal lower than in the period in which he was in use/abuse of alcohol. 15.1% of the women did not notice a difference in the level of violence of their partners, whether he was in use or withdrawal. Conclusions: It was clearly demonstrated that the cessation of alcohol consumption reduced the rate of violence inflicted by the partner.

Introducción: La violencia practicada por un compañero íntimo se refiere al comportamiento de parejas o ex compañeros íntimos que resultan en daño físico, sexual o psicológico, incluyendo agresión física, coerción sexual, abuso psicológico y comportamiento controlador. Se sabe que el etilismo está asociado al aumento de tal violencia. Objetivo: analizar si la compañera del paciente en abstinencia alcohólica refería menor índice de violencia en ese período en relación al tiempo en que el mismo hacía abuso de alcohol. Método: estudio tranversal en el que se seleccionaron hombres ex etilistas del CAPSad de Maringá y sus parejas. Se utilizó un cuestionario para violencia contra parejas (HITS) compuesto de 4 preguntas objetivas cuya puntuación varía de 4 a 20. Valores igual ou superiores a 10 indican violencia. Resultados: Se entrevistaron a 53 mujeres de diversas edades y escolaridades. De ese total, el 84,9% de las participantes presentó puntuaciones menores en la prueba con el compañero en abstinencia en relación al período en que el mismo estaba en uso / abuso de alcohol. El 15,1% de las mujeres no notaron diferencia en el nivel de violencia del acompañante, esté en uso o abstinencia alcohólica. Conclusión: Se demostró claramente que el hecho de cesar el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas redujo el índice de violencia infligido por el compañero.

Trends in Cervical Cancer Mortality in Brazilian Women who are Screened and Not Screened.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the trend in cervical cancer (ICD C53) mortality in Brazilian regions in women who are who are screened and not screened from 1996 to 2015. METHODS: An epidemiological study, of time series of mortality from cervical cancer performed in 90,856 women under 24 years old (343 women), between 25 and 64 years old (32,703 women), and over 65 years old (10,909 women). The data from this research were collected from the DATASUS, from the SIM Health Surveillance Secretariat files, captured through TABNET selecting the resident population by gender and age group and ICD 10 C53 from 1996 to 2015. RESULTS: Among women, 43.8% were white, and 76% had less than eight years of formal education. Polynomial regression showed an increasing trend in cervical cancer mortality in Brazil for women aged 15 - 24 years (p=0.01). Between 25 - 64 and 65 years or older it remained constant, but high (p=0.07; 0.99). The Northeast region pointed a growing trend in women aged 15 to 24 (p=0.01), 25 to 64 years (p=0.01) and 65 or older (p=0.001). The Northeast presented the highest average growth per year. In the Southeast, South and Midwest regions, decreasing trends were observed despite the high rates. The Joinpoint regression showed a 95% confidence interval, and that mortality from cervical cancer in the North region increased throughout the period analyzed. an increasing trend was observed from 1996 to 1998, whereas in the Midwest region, the trend remained stable throughout the period analyzed. The Federal District presented an upward trend from 1996 to 2015. In Brazil, an upward trend was observed throughout the whole period analyzed. CONCLUSIONS: Cervical cancer mortality in younger women is becoming more predominant, in addition to the high rate observed for women aged 65 or older. 
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Breast Cancer Mortality in Young Women in Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: Malignant breast cancer is the leading cause of death by cancer in young women. The study aimed to determine if breast cancer mortality among young women has increased between the period from 1996 to 2017 in Brazil. METHODS: A time-series analysis of breast cancer mortality rate in young women (20-39 years old) was carried out. Mortality data, from 1996 to 2017, were collected from the Mortality Information System of the Health Ministry, and demographic data, from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. Trends in mortality were performed by Joinpoint Regression, the spatial distribution of the mortality rate was done with the QGIZ Software version 2.18, and Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to correlate the mortality rates with the Human Development Index. RESULTS: There was an increase in breast cancer mortality rates in young women in the majority of Brazilian states, with an upward trend in all regions. The correlation with the Municipal Human Development Index, income, and education had a significant impact on the mortality rate for women from 30-39 years old in both time frames evaluated and for women from 20-29 years old, only from 1996 to 2000. CONCLUSION: The data obtained in the study, showed that even though the breast cancer mortality rate of young women is lower than women over 40 years old, it has been increasing in all regions of Brazil, mostly for women from 30-39 years old, suggesting that this group should be included in screening programs.

Neonatal near miss in the intensive care unit / Near miss neonatal en una unidad de cuidados intensivos / Near miss neonatal em unidade de terapia intensiva

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze near miss cases among newborns hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional, retrospective study using the STROBE guideline. Data were collected from 1,101 records of live births (newborns). Statistical analysis used the Epi-Info program 3.3.2 and Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests. Results: A total of 162 newborns were hospitalized, of which 63 had at least one criterion of near miss. The variables that remained associated with neonatal near miss were weight <1.750 g, gestational age <33 weeks and Apgar at 5 minutes <7, pragmatic criteria to identify cases of neonatal near miss morbidity. Conclusion: Prematurity and low birth weight were the factors that contributed most to the near miss outcome among newborns hospitalized in intensive care, a rate two and a half times higher than the number of deaths, according to scientific evidence.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar los casos de near miss en recién nacidos internados en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. Métodos: Estudio observacional, transversal, retrospectivo que utilizó la declaración STROBE. Los datos fueron recolectados en 1.101 prontuarios de recién nacidos vivos. El análisis estadístico utilizó el programa Epi-Info 3.3.2 y las pruebas de Chi-cuadrado y Exacta de Fisher. Resultados: Fueron hospitalizados 162 recién nacidos, 63 de los cuales tenían al menos un criterio de near miss. Las variables que permanecieron asociadas al near miss neonatal fueron peso <1.750g, edad gestacional <33 semanas y Apgar a los 5 minutos <7, marcadores pragmáticos para identificar casos de morbilidad neonatal near miss. Conclusión: La prematuridad y el bajo peso fueron los factores que más contribuyeron al resultado near miss de los recién nacidos en Cuidados Intensivos, tasa dos veces y media superior al número de muertes, de acuerdo con evidencias científicas.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar casos de near miss entre recém-nascidos internados em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. Métodos: Estudo observacional, transversal, retrospectivo, que utilizou a diretriz STROBE. Os dados foram coletados em 1.101 prontuários de recém-nascidos vivos. A análise estatística utilizou o programa Epi-Info 3.3.2 e testes Qui-quadrado e Exato de Fisher. Resultados: Foram internados 162 recém-nascidos. Destes, 63 apresentaram pelo menos um critério de near miss. As variáveis que permaneceram associadas ao near miss neonatal foram peso <1.750g, idade gestacional <33 semanas e Apgar no 5° minuto <7, marcadores pragmáticos para identificar casos de morbidade neonatal near miss. Conclusão: Prematuridade e baixo peso foram os fatores que mais contribuíram para o desfecho near miss entre os recém-nascidos internados na Terapia Intensiva, taxa duas vezes e meia superior ao número de óbitos, de acordo com evidências científicas.