Examining the impact of perceived psychological distances of quitting and continuing tobacco smoking on antismoking intention: a cross-sectional study.

To date, little research has been conducted to understand the role of psychological distances on smoking behaviour. Construal Level Theory posits that individuals mentally construe events, objects, or ideas based on their perceived distance in terms of spatial, temporal, social, and hypothetical dimensions, influencing their judgments and decision-making processes. The aim of the current study was (1) to provide a comprehensive exploration of psychological distances of costs and benefits of tobacco smoking and antismoking intention and (2) to examine whether smoking can be attributed to rational behaviour based on the psychological distance weighted balance of perceived costs and benefits of quitting and continuing smoking. Mediation models delineating the relationships among temporal and hypothetical psychological distances, personal relevance and antismoking intention were tested on cross-sectional survey data of 1486 smokers (880 men, Mage = 39.9 years, SD = 13.36). Psychological distances were shown to be important factors in the cognitive evaluation process of smoking behaviour. Perceived temporal distance to smoking continuation/cessation was related to personal importance and hypothetical psychological distances, which were associated with anti-smoking intention. Furthermore, antismoking intention was related to the psychological distance-weighted gain-cost balance of quitting and continuing smoking. The current findings enhance our knowledge of the cognitive evaluation of the outcomes of smoking, indicating that the choice of not quitting smoking may be partially based on a biased rational decision-making process.

(In)tolerância como política: os discursos de direita e de esquerda no facebook / (In)tolerance as policy: the rightist and leftist discourses on facebook / (In)tolerancia como política: los discursos de la derecha y la izquierda en facebook

Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar traços da mentalidade potencialmente autoritária a partir do discurso de usuários do Facebook vinculados a páginas de cunho político autodeclarado de direita e de esquerda no Brasil. A Netnografia é utilizada como aporte metodológico para imersão on-line nas páginas "Eu era Direita e não sabia" e "Jovens de Esquerda", selecionadas por meio do Facebook Audience Insights, ferramenta disponibilizada pelo Facebook. Delas, foram extraídas oito postagens com maior engajamento (número de comentários, curtidas e compartilhamentos), identificadas pelo Netvizz. Foram coletados 3.489 comentários, os quais foram organizados em um corpus textual submetido ao software IRAMUTEQ e analisados sob a perspectiva da análise crítica imanente da teoria crítica. Como resultado, apresenta-se a forma como o pensamento autoritário se manifesta na racionalização da sociedade contemporânea e nas práticas discursivas em redes sociais on-line, enraizada no âmbito sociopolítico brasileiro, ameaçando o processo democrático e a construção de uma sociedade plural e liberta.(AU)

This study aims to analyze traits of the potentially authoritarian mentality from the speech of Facebook users linked to political pages self-declared as rightist and leftist in Brazil. Netnography is used as a methodological contribution for online immersion in the pages "Eu era Direita e não sabia" and "Jovens de Esquerda" selected via Facebook Audience Insights, a tool provided by Facebook. From these, eight posts with greater engagement (number of comments, likes and shares), identified by Netvizz, were extracted. We collected 3,489 comments, which were organized in a textual corpus submitted to IRAMUTEQ software and analyzed from the perspective of immanent critical analysis of Critical Theory. As a result, we present the way in which authoritarian thinking manifests itself in the rationalization of contemporary society and in discursive practices in online social networks, rooted in the Brazilian socio-political sphere, threatening the democratic process and the construction of a plural and free society.(AU)

Este estudio tiene como objetivo analizar las huellas de la mentalidad potencialmente autoritaria a partir de los discursos de usuarios en Facebook vinculados a páginas políticas autodeclaradas de derecha y de izquierda en Brasil. La netnografía se utiliza como marco metodológico para la inmersión en línea en las páginas "Eu era Direita e não sabia" y "Jovens de Esquerda", seleccionadas por Facebook Audience Insights, herramienta proporcionada por Facebook. Se extrajeron las ocho publicaciones con mayor compromiso (número de comentarios, gustos y compartidas), identificadas por Netvizz. Se recogieron 3.489 comentarios, los cuales fueron organizados en un corpus textual sometido al software IRAMUTEQ y analizado bajo la perspectiva del análisis crítico inmanente de la teoría crítica. Los resultados presentan la forma en que el pensamiento autoritario se manifiesta en la racionalización de la sociedad contemporánea y en prácticas discursivas en redes sociales en línea, arraigada en el ámbito sociopolítico brasileño, que amenazan el proceso democrático y la construcción de una sociedad plural y liberada.(AU)

Avances de un estudio psicoanalítico acerca de la distancia afectiva en la relación madre-bebé / Advances of a psychoanalytic study about the affective distance in the mother-baby relationship

Medir el empuje que transmite la voz materna es casi inconcebible, (Didier-Weill,1998) ya que la estructura de su discurso primordial incluye una paradoja. ¿De qué manera entonces medir un espacio de encuentro que está en construcción? Este estudio explora la distancia afectiva en la díada madre-bebé desde una perspectiva intersubjetiva, durante la emisión del fenómeno sonoro denominado "tono maternés". Como parte de los avances de la investigación en curso, se destaca el valor de la interdisciplina para la obtención de los datos y el modo en que su procesamiento conduce a una posible categorización de su objeto de estudio. La consulta a expertos (del campo de la fonoaudiología y la psicomotricidad) permitió abordar un "único cuerpo suficientemente complejo"(Bernardi,2000)y de este modo cercar la realidad compartida. Se acuerda con Winnicott (1989) en la idea de que, si distintos observadores llegan a conclusiones semejantes, probablemente signifique que se ocupan de cosas reales(AU)

Measuring the drive transmitted by the maternal voice is almost inconceivable (Didier-Weill 1998). This statement is based on the idea that the primordial discourse structure is paradoxical. How then, to measure a meeting space that is under construction. One of the objectives of this psychoanalytic thesisis to explore the affective distance present in the dyad, while she emits the sound phenomenon 'babytalk'. As part of the progress, the author presents some moments of the investigation. This paper highlights the value of interdisciplinary approach to obtain the data and presents a possible categorization of the affective distance present in the early relationship.To study the real movements for the psychical constitution, it was required the dialogue with experts (from the areas of phonology and psychomotricity) to border a shared reality and address a "single sufficiently complex body (Bernardi, 2000). In agreement with Winnicott (1989), if different observers arrive at a similar conclusion, it possibly implies that they are dealing with real things(AU)

Aceitabilidade social de tecnologias da atenção primária à saúde: uma revisão de escopo / Social acceptance of primary health care technologies: a scoping review

Alma-Ata definiu a Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) como "cuidados essenciais de saúde baseados em métodos e tecnologias práticas, cientificamente bem fundamentadas e socialmente aceitáveis"1, mas parece faltar "aceitabilidade social" paradiversas tecnologias usadas na APS, além de pouca investigação de tal conceito. Esta pesquisa buscou compreendera aceitabilidade social das tecnologias praticadas na APS,no Brasil e no mundo, por meio de uma revisão de escopo, visando mapear conceitos-chave, tipos de evidências e lacunas no campo através de sistemática busca, seleção e síntese do conhecimento existente. Buscaram-se artigos de 1978 a 2019 no Medline -PubMed, BVS/Lilacs, Academic Search Premier, Web of Science, Science Direct, SciELO e CINAHL complete. Pesquisou-se, também, nas referências desses artigos e por meio de busca complementar efetuada no Google e no Google Scholar. Identificados13.874 artigos, foram selecionados 201 para tabulação e análise. Encontrou-se grande variedade de tecnologias usadas na APS em 41 países, que foram organizadas em forma temática. Identificaram-se sete acepções para"aceitabilidade social": percepções sobre uma tecnologia, intenções de aceitar uma tecnologia, aceitar uma tecnologia ou não, confiança, participação, acesso e qualidade do cuidado.

Alma-Ata defined Primary Health Care (PHC) as "essential health care based on practical, scientifically and socially acceptable methods and technology," 1 but it seems that several technologies used in PHC lack social acceptability ­a concept seldom investigated. This research was pursued to acknowledge the social acceptability of PHC technologies, in Brazil and in the world, through a Scoping Review, in order to map concepts, evidence, and gaps in the research field through a systematic search, selection, and synthesis of existing knowledge. The articles, published between the years of 1978 and 2019, were searched in the following databases: Medline-PubMed, BVS/Lilacs, Academic Search Premier, Web of Science, Science Direct, SciELO, and CINAHL Complete. Further references cited in these articles were explored along with complementary searches on Google and Google Scholar. Out of 13,874 articles identified, 201 wereselected for data extraction and analysis. As a result, thematic maps of the large scope of technologies used in PHC were created. Seven different groups were created to assess "social acceptability": perceptions about a specific technology; the intentionto accept it; simply accepting it; trust; participation; access; and quality of care.

Social Acceptance of Gas, Wind, and Solar Energies in the Canary Islands.

BACKGROUND: This study tested a theoretical model including key psychosocial factors that could be involved in the acceptance of different energy sources (gas, wind, and solar); Methods: Participants were 550 adult residents of the Canary Islands. Variables assessed were information and utility (normative motives), perceived risk and perceived benefits (gain motives), and negative and positive emotions (hedonic motives), with acceptance of each of the three energy sources as outcome variables; Results: It was found that renewable energies (wind and solar) had a higher degree of acceptance than non-renewable energy (gas). The proposed model satisfactorily explained the social acceptance of the three energy sources, although the psychosocial factors involved differed by energy source. The gain motives, mainly perceived benefits, were associated to a greater extent with gas energy, whereas normative motives, such as utility, and hedonic motives, such as positive emotions, had greater weight for renewables. Gender differences in gas energy were found. Information about renewable energy increased positive emotions and acceptance, whereas information about fossil fuel-based energy generated more negative emotions and perceived risk, decreasing acceptance; Conclusions: Utility, perceived benefits and positive emotions were involved on the acceptance of both renewables and non-renewables. The theoretical model tested seems to be useful for understanding the psychosocial functioning of the acceptance of the various energy sources as an essential aspect for the transition of non-renewable to renewable energies.

Association of Subjective Social Status With Life's Simple 7s Cardiovascular Health Index Among Hispanic/Latino People: Results From the HCHS/SOL.

Background Evidence suggests that subjective (perceived) social status (SSS) may predict health outcomes more strongly than objective social status, but little is known about the relationship between SSS and cardiovascular health (CVH). This study focuses on this relationship among diverse Hispanic/Latino adults because while poor CVH profiles are prevalent in this population, immigration complicates attempts to measure their social status. Methods and Results We analyzed baseline HCHS/SOL (Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos) data on 15 374 Hispanic/Latino adults aged 18 to 74 years in 2008 to 2011. SSS was assessed using the McArthur Scale, a 10-rung "social ladder." CVH was based on levels of 7 metrics defined by the American Heart Association. Linear and logistic regressions were used to examine cross-sectional associations of SSS with CVH (overall and single metrics) after adjusting for objective social status, demographic, and health factors. Less than half of the population (46%) had Ideal scores in ≥4 metrics of CVH. In multivariable-adjusted models, an increase in SSS was associated with a higher overall CVH score (ß=0.04; 95% CI, 0.01-0.06) and greater likelihood of Ideal levels of body mass index, physical activity, and fasting blood glucose levels. Nativity and time in the United States modified the association between SSS and Ideal smoking. Conclusions Subjective measures of social status can enhance an understanding of CVH among Hispanic/Latino people. Future studies should explore the stability of SSS over time in comparison with objective social status and the mechanisms through which SSS may influence CVH.

Alcohol Use as a Function of Physical Activity and Golfing Motives in a National Sample of United States Golfers.

Alcohol and physical inactivity are risk factors for a variety of cancer types. However, alcohol use often co-occurs with physical activity (PA), which could mitigate the cancer-prevention benefits of PA. Alcohol is integrated into the culture of one of the most popular physical activities for adults in the United States (U.S.), golf. This study examined how alcohol use was associated with total PA, golf-specific PA, and motives for golfing in a national sample of golfers in the U.S. Adult golfers (n = 338; 51% male, 81% White, 46 ± 14.4 years) self-reported alcohol use, golfing behavior and motives, and PA. Most (84%) golfers consumed alcohol, averaging 7.91 servings/week. Golf participation, including days/week, holes/week, and practice hours/week, was not associated with alcohol use. Golfers with stronger social motives were 60% more likely to consume alcohol. Weekly walking (incident risk ratio (IRR) = 7.30), moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA; IRR = 5.04), and total PA (IRR = 4.14) were associated with more alcohol servings/week. Golfers' alcohol use may be higher than the general adult population in the U.S. and contributes 775 extra kilocalories/week, a surplus that may offset PA-related energy expenditure and cancer-protective effects. Alcohol use interventions targeting golfers may facilitate weight loss and reduce cancer risk, especially for golfers motivated by social status.

Psychological distance: a qualitative study of screening barriers among first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients.

BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer screening can reduce the incidence and mortality through early detection. First-degree relatives (FDRs) of patients with colorectal cancer are at high risk for colorectal cancer and therefore require colonoscopy. However, despite the high risk, screening adherence among FDRs remains low and the barriers to undergoing screening among FDRs in China are not clear. We explored the reasons why FDRs refused screening. METHODS: In this qualitative study, 28 semistructured, in-depth interviews were conducted face-to-face. Participants were recruited at two hospitals (an urban tertiary hospital and a community health center) in Guangzhou, South China. We used qualitative content analysis to analyze transcripts based on audio recordings and identify major themes and subthemes. RESULTS: Three major themes emerged related to FDRs' low screening participation. First, the emotional distance between FDRs and medicine was pulled away by uncomfortable feelings approaching hospitals and misunderstanding of cancer. Second, they confirmed their health state and minimized cancer risk if they had no signs in routine health examination, no symptoms and maintained a healthy, happy life. Third, they considered screening far from their daily life from the perspective of spatial distance and priority. Therefore, screening was not necessary in their view. CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare professionals should narrow psychological distance between people and screening when promoting screening technology.

Estratégias para flexibilização do distanciamento social durante o enfrentamento da Covid-19 na Bahia, 2020 / Strategies to make social distancing more flexible during the confrontation of Covid-19 in Bahia, 2020 / Estrategias para flexibilizar el distanciamiento social durante el enfrentamiento del Covid-19 en Bahía, 2020

O primeiro caso de Covid-19 no estado da Bahia foi detectado em 6 de março de 2020, com a transmissão da doença acelerando-se ao final de abril do mesmo ano. Em dezembro, já havia mais de 430 mil casos registrados, atingindo todos os municípios baianos. O controle dessa pandemia envolve diversos fatores, como a capacidade do sistema de saúde, incluindo diagnóstico e vigilância em saúde, bem como medidas de distanciamento social, entre outras, que precisam ser analisados de forma sistêmica, observando-se os contextos epidemiológico, histórico, econômico e social do território estadual. Para mitigar os efeitos de natureza socioeconômica decorrentes da pandemia da Covid-19, o governo da Bahia implementou um conjunto de ações visando a retomada das atividades dos setores econômicos, tendo adotado, entre outras medidas, a estratégia de flexibilização. Este estudo objetiva descrever a experiência na formulação das estratégias para a flexibilização das medidas de distanciamento social durante o enfrentamento da Covid-19 no estado da Bahia. Utilizou-se da observação participante e análise documental com estudo comparado, mediante exame de planos sobre as estratégias de reabertura adotadas por diferentes países, definição de critérios e diretrizes políticas para a orientação das medidas de flexibilização sanitária em âmbito estadual, considerando-se as distintas realidades locorregionais. Observou-se que saúde e economia são unidades indissociáveis e que o enfrentamento da pandemia da Covid-19 requer um esforço conjugado dos governos, nas três esferas de gestão, na formulação e implementação de políticas públicas direcionadas ao enfrentamento da crise sanitária, social e econômica.

The first case of Covid-19 in the state of Bahia was detected on March 6, 2020, with the transmission of the disease accelerating at the end of April of the same year, and more than 430 thousand cases registered in December, when de virus reached all municipalities of the state. The control of this pandemic involves several factors, such as the capacity of the health system, including diagnosis and health surveillance, and measures of social distance, among others, which need to be analyzed in a systemic way, observing the epidemiological, historical, economic and social status of the state. To mitigate the socioeconomic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government of Bahia implemented a series of actions aimed at resuming the activities of the economic sectors, having adopted the flexibility strategy. This study describe the experience in the formulation of strategies for the flexibility of the social distancing measures during the confrontation of Covid-19 in the state of Bahia. We used the participant observation and documentary analysis with a comparative study, by the examination of plans on the reopening strategies adopted by different countries, definition of criteria and political guidelines for guiding health flexibility measures at the state level, considering the different locoregional realities. It was observed that health and economy are inseparable units and facing the Covid-19 pandemic requires a joint effort by governments, in the three spheres of management, in the formulation and implementation of public policies aimed at facing the health, social and economic crisis.

El primer caso del covid-19 en el estado de Bahía se detectó el 6 de marzo de 2020, y la transmisión de la enfermedad se aceleró hasta finales de abril del mismo año. En diciembre ya se había registrado más de 430.000 casos en los municipios bahianos. El control de esta pandemia depende de distintas acciones, como la capacidad del sistema de salud para diagnosticar y controlar los focos; las medidas de distanciamiento social, entre otras, que deben ser analizadas de manera sistémica con especial atención en los aspectos epidemiológicos, históricos, del desarrollo económico y social del territorio estadual. Para mitigar los efectos socioeconómicos de la pandemia del covid-19, el Gobierno de Bahía implementó una serie de acciones orientadas a retomar las actividades de los sectores económicos, y adoptó, entre otras medidas, la estrategia de flexibilización. Este estudio tiene como objetivo describir la experiencia en la formulación de estrategias para flexibilizar las medidas de distanciamiento social durante el enfrentamiento del covid-19 en el estado de Bahía. Se utilizó la observación participante y el análisis documental con estudio comparativo, mediante el examen de planes sobre las estrategias de reapertura adoptadas por diferentes países, definición de criterios y lineamientos políticos para orientar medidas de flexibilidad sanitarias, a nivel estadual, considerando las distintas realidades locales de cada región. Se observó que salud y economía son unidades inseparables y que el enfrentamiento de la pandemia del covid-19 requiere un esfuerzo conjunto de los gobiernos, en los tres ámbitos de gestión, en la formulación e implementación de políticas públicas orientadas a enfrentar la crisis sanitaria, social y económica.

Living with the cerebellar mutism syndrome: long-term challenges of the diagnosis.

BACKGROUND: After posterior fossa tumour surgery, up to 39% of children experience postoperative cerebellar mutism syndrome (CMS) characterized by mutism and other motor and cognitive impairments. There is a lack of knowledge on the patient-reported challenges and long-term needs. Consequently, no specific recommendations exist for rehabilitative and supportive interventions for patients with CMS. The aims of this study were to explore the patients' experiences related to the sequelae of CMS, to identify challenges and needs regarding support and rehabilitation in the period of growing from child to adult and to add perspectives for future developments of supportive care and rehabilitative guidelines. METHODS: Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted with young adults diagnosed with CMS as children. A thematic analysis identified four themes describing challenges impacting aspects of the participants' lives. RESULTS: Four main themes were identified and highlight the rehabilitative need for focus on verbal and non-verbal communication skills in addition to the physical impairments. We found that brain tumour survivors with CMS can benefit from social and educational rehabilitation, straightforward and truthful information, support in structuring their everyday lives and increased public knowledge of CMS. CONCLUSION: Children with CMS face a variety of challenges affecting many aspects of their everyday lives. They should be entitled to the elements of a current rehabilitation initiative for childhood cancer to support patients' social disability and educational decline. Finally, we identified a need for an official information publication.

Subjective social status is indirectly associated with short-term smoking cessation through nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

This study used data collected from a smoking cessation program (N = 146) to evaluate whether subjective social status was indirectly associated with smoking cessation through nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Findings indicated that subjective social status was indirectly associated with smoking cessation through withdrawal symptoms, specifically through anger and anxiety symptoms. People with lower subjective social status reported more withdrawal symptoms, particularly symptoms related to anger and anxiety, shortly after a quit attempt, and as such, were less likely to achieve smoking abstinence. Findings from this study provide insight into why socioeconomically disadvantaged adults are less likely to remain abstinent after a quit attempt.

Long-Term Neurocognitive and Psychosocial Outcomes After Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Childhood Cancer Survivor Study Report.

BACKGROUND: Survivors of childhood acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are vulnerable to medical late effects of treatment; however, less is known about their psychosocial outcomes. This study evaluated neurocognitive and psychosocial outcomes in long-term AML survivors treated with bone marrow transplantation (BMT) or intensive chemotherapy (IC) without BMT. METHODS: AML survivors (N = 482; median age at diagnosis = 8 [range = 0-20] years; median age at evaluation = 30 [range = 18-49] years) treated with BMT (n = 183) or IC (n = 299) and sibling controls (N = 3190; median age at evaluation = 32 [range = 18-58] years) from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study were compared on emotional distress (Brief Symptom Inventory-18), neurocognitive problems (Childhood Cancer Survivor Study Neurocognitive Questionnaire), health-related quality of life (SF-36), and social attainment. Outcomes were dichotomized (impaired vs nonimpaired) using established criteria, and relative risks (RRs) were estimated with multivariable Poisson regression, adjusted for age at evaluation and sex. RESULTS: AML survivors were more likely than siblings to report impairment in overall emotional (RR = 2.19, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.51 to 3.18), neurocognitive (RR = 2.03, 95% CI = 1.47 to 2.79), and physical quality of life (RR = 2.71, 95% CI = 1.61 to 4.56) outcomes. Survivors were at increased risk for lower education (RR = 1.15, 95% CI = 1.03 to 1.30), unemployment (RR = 1.41, 95% CI = 1.16 to 1.71), lower income (RR = 1.39, 95% CI = 1.17 to 1.65), and not being married or having a partner (RR = 1.33, 95% CI = 1.17 to 1.51). BMT-treated survivors did not differ statistically significantly from IC-treated on any outcome measure. CONCLUSIONS: AML survivors are at increased risk for psychosocial impairment compared with siblings; however, BMT does not confer additional risk for psychosocial late effects compared with treatment without BMT.

O corpo no ensino médio: uma análise da percepção corporal dos estudantes do rio de janeiro / The body in high school: an analysis of the body perception of rio de janeiro students

RESUMO O objetivo do artigo é investigar a percepção corporal dos estudantes do Ensino Médio em escolas estaduais do Rio de Janeiro, a partir da perspectiva filosófica de Michel Foucault e da sociologia de David Le Breton. As categorias corpo acessório, poder disciplinar e biopoder foram estabelecidas a partir do referencial teórico adotado. Na pesquisa exploratória foram coletados 392 questionários e inferimos a partir deles que os adolescentes sentem-se bem consigo, não se encontram felizes com sua aparência física, não estão felizes com seu peso e altura, acreditam que atos de bullying estão relacionados à aparência física e apresentam uma tendência a modificarem seus corpos.Eles percebem seu comportamento sendo observado na escola, consideram importante o controle de seu tempo e espaço, sentem-sequestionadores das normas estabelecidas e não encontram espaço para expressarem suas opiniões. Os adolescentes aprovam a maneira que se comportam e reconhecem que a aparência física facilita a aceitação nos grupos sociais.Concluimos que processos de individualização podem forjar indivíduos, negando o direito de serem verdadeiramente individuais, fragmentando sua vida comunitária, sendo forçando-os a voltarem-se a si mesmo, por medo de uma possível não aceitação social.

ABSTRACT The objective of this article is investigate the body perception of high school students in schools in state of Rio de Janeiro, from the philosophical perspective of Michel Foucault and the sociology of David Le Breton. Thecategoriesbodyacessory, disciplinary power and biopower were estabilished for the referencial theory adopted. In the exploratory research were collected 392 questionnaires and we infer from them that adolescents feel good about themselves, they are not happy with their physical appearance, they are not happy with their weight and height, they believe that acts of bullying are related to physical appearance and show a tendency to change their bodies. They perceive their behavior being observed in the school, consider important the control in theirs time and space, they feel challenged by the norms established and not find spaces to express their opinions. They approve of the way they behave and recognize that physical appearance facilitates acceptance in social groups. We may conclude that such individualization processes can forge individuals by denying the right to be truly individual, fragmenting their community life and forcing the individual to turn to himself, for fear of a possible not social acceptance.

Medidas de contenção de tipo lockdown para prevenção e controle da COVID-19: estudo ecológico descritivo, com dados da África do Sul, Alemanha, Brasil, Espanha, Estados Unidos, Itália e Nova Zelândia, fevereiro a agosto de 2020 / Medidas de contención tipo lockdown para prevención y control del COVID-19: estudio ecológico descriptivo con datos de febrero a agosto de 2020 en Sudáfrica, Alemania, Brasil, España, Estados Unidos, Italia y Nueva Zelanda / Lockdown-type containment measures for COVID-19 prevention and control: a descriptive ecological study with data from South Africa, Germany, Brazil, Spain, United States, Italy and New Zealand, February - August 2020

Objetivo: Descrever as medidas de contenção de tipo lockdown e a incidência da COVID-19 em sete países: África do Sul, Alemanha, Brasil, Espanha, Estados Unidos, Itália e Nova Zelândia. Métodos: Estudo ecológico descritivo, com dados da incidência diária dos casos confirmados de COVID-19 entre 22 de fevereiro e 31 de agosto de 2020, e informações sobre medidas de lockdown implementadas pelo governo de cada país. Resultados: Os países que implementaram lockdown tiveram diminuição da incidência diária de COVID-19 (casos por milhão de habitantes) no período de três semanas, a contar do início da medida: África do Sul (3,7 a 1,7), Alemanha (37,5 a 33,7), Espanha (176,3 a 82,0), Itália (92,0 a 52,1) e Nova Zelândia (7,5 a 1,7). O Brasil e os Estados Unidos, que não implementaram lockdown, não apresentaram uma diminuição considerável. Conclusão: Após a implementação de lockdown, houve uma diminuição considerável do número de casos confirmados.

Objetivo: Describir las medidas de contención tipo lockdown y la incidencia de COVID-19 en los países de Sudáfrica, Alemania, Brasil, España, Estados Unidos, Italia y Nueva Zelanda. Métodos: Estudio ecológico descriptivo con datos de la incidencia diaria de los casos confirmados de COVID-19, del 22 de febrero al 31 de agosto de 2020 e informaciones sobre medidas de contención lockdown implementadas por los gobiernos de cada uno de los países. Resultados: Los países que implementaron lockdown, desde el inicio de su implementación hasta tres semanas después, tuvieron una disminución en la incidencia diaria (casos por millón de habitantes): Sudáfrica (3,7 a 1,7), Alemania (37,5 a 33,7), España (176,3 a 82,0), Italia (92,0 a 52,1) y Nueva Zelanda (7,5 a 1,7). Brasil y Estados Unidos, que no implementaron lockdown, no tuvieron una disminución considerable Conclusión: Luego de la implementación del lockdown, hubo una disminución considerable en el número de casos confirmados.

Objective: To describe lockdown-type containment measures and COVID-19 incidence in South Africa, Germany, Brazil, Spain, United States, Italy and New Zealand. Methods: This is a descriptive ecological study with data on daily incidence of confirmed COVID-19 cases from February 22 to August 31 2020, as well as information on lockdown measures implemented by the governments of each country. Results: Daily COVID-19 incidence (cases per 1 million inhabitants) decreased within three weeks after lockdown started in the countries that implemented it: South Africa (3.7 to 1.7), Germany (37.5 to 33.7) Spain (176.3 to 82.0), Italy (92.0 to 52.1) and New Zealand (7.5 to 1.7). As for Brazil and the United States, which did not implement lockdown, there was no considerable decrease. Conclusion: After lockdown implementation, there was a considerable decrease in the number of confirmed cases.

Barriers to access and utilisation of HIV/STIs prevention and care services among trans-women sex workers in the greater Kampala metropolitan area, Uganda.

BACKGROUND: Trans-women sex workers bear the greatest brunt of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI). Trans-women are 49 times more at risk of HIV infections compared to the general population. However, they remain underserved and continue to grapple with access to and utilisation of HIV/STI prevention services. This study explored barriers to access and utilisation of HIV/STI prevention services and associated coping mechanisms. METHODS: This exploratory qualitative study was conducted among trans-women sex workers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan area, Uganda. A total of 22 in-depth interviews, 6 key informant interviews and 9 focus group discussions were conducted to obtain data on barriers to access and utilisation of HIV and other STI prevention and care services, and coping strategies of trans-women sex workers. Data were analysed through thematic analysis using a hybrid of inductive and deductive approaches. RESULTS: Individual level barriers to access and utilisation of HIV/STI prevention and care services included internalised stigma and low socio-economic status. Healthcare system barriers included social exclusion and lack of recognition by other key population groups; stigmatisation by some healthcare providers; breach of confidentiality by some healthcare providers; limited hours of operation of some key population-friendly healthcare facilities; discrimination by straight patients and healthcare providers; stockout of STI drugs; inadequate access to well-equipped treatment centres and high cost of drugs. At community level, transphobia hindered access and utilisation of HIV/STI prevention and care services. The coping strategies included use of substitutes such as lotions, avocado or yoghurt to cope with a lack of lubricants. Herbs were used as substitutes for STI drugs, while psychoactive substances were used to cope with stigma and discrimination, and changing the dress code to hide their preferred gender identity. CONCLUSIONS: Individual, community and healthcare system barriers hindered access and utilisation of HIV/STI prevention and care services among the trans-women sex workers. There is a need to create an enabling environment in order to enhance access to and utilisation of HIV/STI prevention and care services for trans-women sex workers through sensitisation of healthcare providers, other key population groups and the community at large on the transgender identity.

Correlates of Alcohol Consumption Among a Socially-Disadvantaged Population in Poland.

Alcohol consumption at a level exceeding existing recommendations is one of the leading risk factors for death and disability worldwide. The aim of the study was to identify correlates of alcohol drinking among a socially-disadvantaged population in Poland. The cross-sectional study covered 1644 adult social assistance beneficiaries from the Piotrkowski district (rural area in central Poland). A detailed questionnaire filled in during a face-to-face interview allowed for the collection of socio-demographic, lifestyle-related (including alcohol consumption) and health status data. About 42% of the participants, including 67% of the men and 30% of the women, exceeded the recommended level of alcohol consumption. In the adjusted model, the men tended not to follow recommendations for alcohol consumption more frequently than the women (OR = 4.5, p < 0.001). The higher odds of not following alcohol-related recommendations were also observed for the subjects declaring having a permanent or temporary job compared to the unemployed participants (OR = 1.2, p = 0.04). A lower healthy lifestyle index (indicating an unhealthy lifestyle related to a diet, body mass index (BMI), physical activity, and tobacco smoking) was associated with not following recommendations for alcohol consumption (OR = 1.1, p = 0.04). Our study indicates that being men, having a permanent or a temporary job, and coexistence of other unfavorable lifestyle-related factors are important correlates of not following recommendations for alcohol consumption among the beneficiaries of government welfare assistance.

What has the covid-19 pandemic taught us about adopting preventive measures? / ¿lo que la pandemia covid-19 nos enseñó sobre la adopción de las medidas preventivas? / O que a pandemia da covid-19 tem nos ensinado sobre adoção de medidas de precaução?

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the COVID-19 pandemic and what we have (re)learned from the world experience of adopting prevention measures recommended by the World Health Organization as well as the epidemiological overview in the world, in Latin America and in Brazil. Results: the World Health Organization has pointed out that the path to reduce the speed of circulation of the virus, control and decrease in the number of cases and deaths resulting from this pandemic can only be accomplished with mass adoption of fundamental measures that include hand hygiene, alcohol gel use, cough etiquette, cleaning surfaces, avoiding agglomerations and social distancing. The epidemiological curve of the disease clearly shows the devastating proportions in Italy, Spain and the United States, surpassing China in death records, due to the delay in adopting the aforementioned measures. In Brazil, the rapid progression in relation to the world and Latin America points to an important increase in the number of cases. Conclusion: this is possibly the most serious pandemic in recent human history, and its course can be influenced by the rigor in adopting individual and collective behavioral measures.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la pandemia de COVID-19 y lo que hemos (re)aprendido de la experiencia mundial para la adopción de las medidas de prevención recomendadas por la Organización Mundial de la Salud, así como el panorama epidemiológico en el mundo, en América Latina y en Brasil. Resultados: la Organización Mundial de la Salud ha señalado que el camino hacia la reducción de la velocidad de circulación del virus, el control y la reducción del número de casos y muertes resultantes de esta pandemia solo se puede lograr con la adopción masiva de medidas fundamentales que incluyan la higiene de las manos, uso de alcohol en gel, etiqueta respiratoria, limpieza de superficies, evitando hacinamiento y distancia social. La curva epidemiológica de la enfermedad muestra claramente las proporciones devastadoras en Italia, España y Estados Unidos, superando a China en los registros de defunciones, debido a la demora en la adopción de estas medidas. En Brasil, la rápida progresión en relación con el mundo y América Latina apunta a un aumento importante en el número de casos. Conclusión: esta pandemia es posiblemente la más grave en la historia humana reciente y su curso puede verse influenciado por el rigor en la adopción de medidas de comportamiento individuales y colectivas.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a pandemia da Covid-19 e o que temos (re)aprendido com a experiência mundial para adoção das medidas de prevenção preconizadas pela Organização Mundial de Saúde bem como o panorama epidemiológico no mundo, na América Latina e no Brasil. Resultados: a Organização Mundial de Saúde tem apontado que o caminho para a redução da velocidade de circulação do vírus, o controle e queda do número de casos e óbitos decorrentes dessa pandemia só poderá ser alcançado com adoção em massa de medidas fundamentais que incluem higienização das mãos, uso do álcool em gel, etiqueta respiratória, limpeza de superfícies, evitar aglomerações e distanciamento social. A curva epidemiológica da doença mostra claramente as proporções devastadoras na Itália, Espanha e nos Estados Unidos, superando a China em registros de óbitos, devido ao atraso na adoção dessas medidas. No Brasil, a progressão rápida em relação ao mundo e à América Latina aponta um importante aumento do número de casos. Conclusão: essa pandemia possivelmente é a mais grave da história recente da humanidade e seu curso pode ser influenciado pelo rigor na adoção de medidas comportamentais individuais e coletivas.

Revealing fine-scale spatiotemporal differences in SARS-CoV-2 introduction and spread.

Evidence-based public health approaches that minimize the introduction and spread of new SARS-CoV-2 transmission clusters are urgently needed in the United States and other countries struggling with expanding epidemics. Here we analyze 247 full-genome SARS-CoV-2 sequences from two nearby communities in Wisconsin, USA, and find surprisingly distinct patterns of viral spread. Dane County had the 12th known introduction of SARS-CoV-2 in the United States, but this did not lead to descendant community spread. Instead, the Dane County outbreak was seeded by multiple later introductions, followed by limited community spread. In contrast, relatively few introductions in Milwaukee County led to extensive community spread. We present evidence for reduced viral spread in both counties following the statewide "Safer at Home" order, which went into effect 25 March 2020. Our results suggest patterns of SARS-CoV-2 transmission may vary substantially even in nearby communities. Understanding these local patterns will enable better targeting of public health interventions.

The social status associated with dental experience among Brazilian children / O status social associado à experiência odontológica entre crianças brasileiras

Abstract Dentists should be alert not only to clinical variables, but also to socioeconomic, psychological and cultural factors, which have all been associated with the experience of dental caries. The aim of this study of was to assess social status and dental experience among Brazilian children. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 1367 male and female children aged six and seven years enrolled at public and private schools in the city of Recife (Brazil) in 2013. The children at tending public schools were socioeconomically less privileged than those attending private schools. Data were collected through interviews and intraoral examinations. Caries experience was high (53.3%) in the overall sample, but less privileged children had larger percentages of decayed teeth and teeth that required extraction (p < 0.001). Children from less privileged social class had a greater chance of having a low (OR = 1.77 [95%CI 1.33 - 2.35]), moderate (OR = 4.41 [95%CI: 3.18 - 6,14]) and high (OR = 9.55 [95%CI 6.01 - 15.16]) caries experience. They also had a greater chance of never visiting a dentist (OR= 2.90 [95% CI 2.25 - 3.74]) and had dental anxiety (OR = 1.70 [95%CI 1.34-2, 16]). Socioeconomic status influences the dental caries experience, the visits to the dentist and the dental anxiety of the children analyzed.

Resumo Os dentistas devem estar atentos não apenas às variáveis clínicas, mas também aos fatores socioeconômicos, psicológicos e culturais, que têm sido associados à experiência de cárie dentária. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o status social e a experiência odontológica em crianças brasileiras. Foi realizado um estudo transversal envolvendo 1367 crianças de 6 e 7 anos de idade, de ambos os sexos, matriculadas em escolas públicas e privadas da cidade do Recife (2013). As crianças de escolas públicas eram socioeconomicamente menos privilegiadas. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas e exames intraorais. A experiência de cárie foi alta (53,3%), mas as crianças menos privilegiadas tiveram maiores porcentagens de dentes cariados e com extração indicada (p < 0,001). Crianças de classe social menos privilegiada tiveram maior chance de ter experiência de cárie baixa (OR = 1,77 [IC95% 1,33 - 2,35]), moderada (OR = 4,41 [IC95% 3,18 - 6,14]) e alta (OR = 9,55 [IC95% 6,01- 15,16]). E, também tiveram maior chance de nunca visitar um dentista (OR = 2,90 [IC95% 2,25 - 3,74]) e ter ansiedade ao tratamento odontológico (OR = 1,70 [IC95% 1,34 - 2,16]). O status socioeconômico exerce influência na experiência de cárie dentária, nas visitas ao dentista e na ansiedade ao tratamento odontológico das crianças analisadas.