Disparities in the protagonism of oral health teams in the work process of Primary Healthcare.

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate and compare the protagonism of Oral Health teams (OHt) in the teamwork process in Primary Healthcare (PHC) over five years and estimate the magnitude of disparities between Brazilian macro-regions. METHODS: Ecological study that used secondary data extracted from the Sistema de Informação em Saúde para a Atenção Básica (SISAB - Health Information System for Primary Healthcare) from 2018 to 2022. Indicators were selected from a previously validated evaluative matrix, calculated from records in the Collective Activity Form on the degree of OHt's protagonism in team meetings and its degree of organization concerning the meeting agendas. A descriptive and amplitude analysis of the indicators' variation over time was carried out, and the disparity index was also calculated to estimate and compare the magnitude of differences between macro-regions in 2022. RESULTS: In Brazil, between 3.06% and 4.04% of team meetings were led by OHt professionals. The Northeast and South regions had the highest (3.71% to 4.88%) and lowest proportions (1.21% to 2.48%), respectively. From 2018 to 2022, there was a reduction in the indicator of the "degree of protagonism of the OHt" in Brazil and macro-regions. The most frequent topics in meetings under OHt's responsibility were the work process (54.71% to 70.64%) and diagnosis and monitoring of the territory (33.49% to 54.48%). The most significant disparities between regions were observed for the indicator "degree of organization of the OHt concerning case discussion and singular therapeutic projects". CONCLUSIONS: The protagonism of the OHt in the teamwork process in PHC is incipient and presents regional disparities, which challenges managers and OHt to break isolation and lack of integration, aiming to offer comprehensive and quality healthcare to the user of the Unified Health System (SUS).

Validity and reliability of the Smoking-related Health Literacy Assessment Scale.

OBJECTIVE: To create an instrument to assess smoking-related health literacy among smokers, and to estimate validity of its content and reliability. METHODS: A methodological, quantitative study. The creation of the instrument included the following steps: establishing a conceptual structure; defining objectives and target population; preparation of items or response scales; selecting and organizing items; instrument structuring; content validation and pre-test. The instrument was named Smoking-related Health Literacy Assessment Scale. RESULTS: The Smoking-related Health Literacy Scale had statistically significant measures of validity and reliability. Test-retest revealed substantial to almost perfect levels of reliability (reproducibility). CONCLUSION: The Smoking-related Health Literacy Scale can provide researchers with a valid and statistically significant instrument, regarding content validity and reliability.

Validity and reliability of the Smoking-related Health Literacy Assessment Scale

ABSTRACT Objective To create an instrument to assess smoking-related health literacy among smokers, and to estimate validity of its content and reliability. Methods A methodological, quantitative study. The creation of the instrument included the following steps: establishing a conceptual structure; defining objectives and target population; preparation of items or response scales; selecting and organizing items; instrument structuring; content validation and pre-test. The instrument was named Smoking-related Health Literacy Assessment Scale. Results The Smoking-related Health Literacy Scale had statistically significant measures of validity and reliability. Test-retest revealed substantial to almost perfect levels of reliability (reproducibility). Conclusion The Smoking-related Health Literacy Scale can provide researchers with a valid and statistically significant instrument, regarding content validity and reliability.

[Use of public dental services by elderly Brazilians: a multilevel analysis]. / Uso de serviços odontológicos públicos entre idosos brasileiros: uma análise multinível.

This study evaluated whether the use of dental services of the Unified Health System (SUS) by elderly Brazilians is equitable. Individual data collected by qualified professionals during the national oral health survey (2010) and contextual data from DATASUS and IBGE were used. The dependent variable was the type of service used: SUS and others. Multilevel analyses were conducted using logistic regression (α=5%) (OR/CI 95%) using SPSS 24.0. A total of 6,303 elderly people were included and the prevalence of dental service use in SUS was 30%. Associated contextual factors were: access to bathroom and running water (1.54/1.19-2.00) and the dental care index (1.41/1.10-1.81); the individual factors were: age (0.77/0.66-0.90), years of schooling (1.83/1.53-2.20), family income (2.57/2.20-3.01), reason for last dental visit (0.75/0.60-0.93), decayed teeth total (1.26/1.08-1.48), plugged teeth total (0.63/0.54-0.74), dental prosthesis use (2.23/1.91-2.59), dental pain (1.36/1.11-1.67), self-perception of the need for dental treatment (1.20/1.12-1.51) and need for dental prosthesis (1.38/1.20-1.59). Dental service from SUS has been equitable, however it is necessary to organize the working process, enabling its use in a regular and preventive manner, thereby seeking universality and comprehensiveness.

Avaliou-se, entre idosos brasileiros, se o uso dos serviços odontológicos provenientes do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) é equânime. Utilizaram-se dados individuais de exames conduzidos por profissionais calibrados do levantamento nacional de saúde bucal (2010) e dados contextuais originários do DATASUS e do IBGE. A variável dependente foi o tipo de serviço utilizado: SUS e Outros. Foram conduzidas análises multiníveis através de regressão logística (α = 5%) (OR/IC 95%), através do SPSS 24.0. Participaram 6.303 idosos, a prevalência do uso no SUS foi de 30%, os fatores contextuais associados foram o acesso a banheiro e a água encanada (1,54/1,19-2,00) e o índice de cuidados odontológicos (1,41/1,10-1,81); já os individuais: idade (0,77/0,66-0,90), anos de estudo (1,83/1,53-2,20), renda familiar (2,57/2,20-3,01), motivo da última consulta (0,75/0,60-0,93), no de dentes cariados (1,26/1,08-1,48), no de dentes obturados (0,63/0,54-0,74), uso de próteses (2,23/1,91-2,59), dor de dente (1,36/1.11-1,67), autopercepção da necessidade de tratamento odontológico (1,20/1,12-1,51) e da necessidade de próteses (1,38/1,20-159). O uso no SUS tem sido equânime, porém é preciso organizar o processo de trabalho, viabilizando tal uso de forma regular e preventiva buscando a universalidade e a integralidade.

Contextual and individual determinants of tooth loss in adults: a multilevel study.

BACKGROUND: Tooth loss represents a known marker of health inequality. The association between tooth loss and unfavorable socioeconomic conditions is evident when analyzed at an individual level. However, the effects of contextual characteristics on tooth loss need to be better investigated and understood. The objective of this study was to analyze tooth loss among Brazilian adults (35-44 years of age), in accordance with individual and contextual social characteristics. METHODS: This was a multilevel cross-sectional study with data from 9564 adult participants from the Brazilian Oral Health Survey - SBBrasil 2010. The dependent variable was the number of lost teeth and the independent variables were grouped into structural (socioeconomic & political context) and intermediary (socioeconomic position, behavioral & biological factors, and health services) determinants. Multilevel Hierarchical Negative Binomial Regression was conducted and the Mean Ratio (MR) was estimated. RESULTS: Brazilian adults lost a mean of 7.57 (95% CI 7.1-8.1) teeth. Among the contextual variables, the number of teeth lost was higher among residents of municipalities with high and medium/low Municipal Human Development Index (MHDI) and in municipalities that did not have public water fluoridation. Among the individual variables, dental loss was higher among those who declared themselves yellow/black/brown/indigenous, were older, who had lower income, who had never visited a dentist, who had used dental services for more than a year and those whose most recent visit to the dentist was due to oral health problems. On the other hand, dental loss was lower among adults with higher education levels and males. CONCLUSIONS: The number of missing teeth was associated with unfavorable contextual and individual conditions, which reinforces the need to reduce social inequality and guarantee regular, lifetime access to dental services.

Abordagem multinível quanto ao uso de serviços odontológicos no Sistema Único de Saúde entre adultos brasileiros / Multilevel approach to the use of dental services in SUS among Brazilian adults

Resumo Introdução Adultos usam serviços odontológicos públicos ou privados. Objetivo Identificar fatores associados ao uso dos serviços odontológicos provenientes do SUS entre adultos brasileiros, considerando aspectos contextuais e individuais. Método Foram utilizados dados contextuais de 177 municípios do DATA/SUS, do IBGE, do Atlas Brasil e do Projeto SB Brasil/2010, bem como dados individuais de uma amostra pobabilistica do SB Brasil/2010 coletados por dentistas calibrados. O SPSS 19.0® foi utilizado nas análises descritivas e bivariadas, e o STATA 14.0®, na análise multinível. Resultados A prevalência do uso de serviços no SUS foi de 37,9%. O uso de serviços no SUS foi maior nos municípios com pior acesso à coleta de lixo, em indivíduos com menor escolaridade e menor renda familiar, em negros/pardos/amarelos/indígenas, naqueles com dentes cariados e nos que avaliaram a consulta odontológica como regular/ruim/péssima. Já o uso foi menor nos municípios com menor cobertura de equipes de saúde bucal, entre os mais velhos e em indivíduos do sexo masculino. O maior uso entre os mais vulneráveis sugere equidade. Conclusão Constatou-se efeitos contextuais e individuais sobre o comportamento dos adultos quanto ao tipo de serviço odontológico utilizado que devem ser considerados nas políticas de saúde bucal.

Abstract Background Adults who demand for public or private dental services. Objective Factors associated with the use of dental services from SUS were identified among Brazilian adults, considering context and individual factors. Method It was used contextual data from 177 municipalities of DATA/SUS, IBGE, Atlas Brazil and SB Brazil / 2010 Project; and individual data from SB Brazil/2010. SPSS 19.0® was used in descriptive and bivariate analyzes and STATA 14.0® in multilevel analysis. Results The prevalence of use of services in SUS was 37.9%. The use of services in SUS was higher in municipalities with poor access to waste collection and lower in those with lower coverage of oral health teams. The use was lower among older men. Among those with lower schooling, lower family income, among blacks/brown/yellows and Indigenous, those with decayed teeth, and those who evaluated the dental appointment as regular/bad or bad. The greater use among the most vulnerable suggests equity. Conclusion Contextual and individual effects on the behavior of adults regarding the type of dental service used, which should be considered in oral health policies were verified in this study.

Validity and reliability of the Health Literacy Assessment Scale for adherence to drug treatment among diabetics.

OBJECTIVE: To prepare an instrument to evaluate health literacy with regard to adherence to drug treatment among diabetics, identify the validity of its content, and estimate its reliability. METHODS: Pilot study, with the following stages of instrument construction: literature review, content validation, reliability estimation (internal consistency/Cronbach's alpha and reproducibility/Kappa). RESULTS: The validity of content was completed and presented alpha=0.77 and Kappa values ranged from 0.31 to 1.00. CONCLUSION: The instrument was approved regarding content validity, presented acceptable internal consistency and reproducibility. However, when applied, measurement errors it can produce must be considered.

[Access to dental services and related factors: a home-based population study]. / Acesso aos serviços odontológicos e fatores associados: estudo populacional domiciliar.

The scope of this study was to identify factors associated with lack of access to dental services. It involved a cross-sectional study and a probabilistic complex sample by conglomerates in two stages with 857 participants over 18 years of age in a large city. Multiple analyses by means of logistic and multivariate regression in decision trees were made. The lack of access to dental services was considered a dependent variable. It was identified that 10.3% did not have access. In the multiple and multivariate analyses an association with age was verified and in the logistic regression a greater possibility of lack of access was found for each year of increased age, among those with the lowest per capita income and those who ranked appearance of teeth and gums as "fair/poor/very poor." The lack of access to dental services was greater among the most socially vulnerable. There is a pressing need to increase the allocation of public resources to promote health education and provide knowledge about how to access services when they are needed, focusing on dental care as a human right and ensuring that lack of access does not occur as users get older or among those with low income and also those dissatisfied with their oral appearance.

Objetivou-se identificar fatores associados à falta de acesso aos serviços odontológicos. Estudo transversal, amostra complexa probabilística por conglomerados em dois estágios de 857 participantes, com mais de 18 anos em um município de grande porte populacional. Foram feitas análises múltiplas através da regressão logística e multivariada em árvores de decisão. Considerou-se como variável dependente o acesso aos serviços odontológicos. Identificou-se que 10,3% não obtiveram acesso. Nas análises múltipla e multivariada constataram-se associação com a idade, na regressão logística constatou-se maior chance de falta de acesso a cada ano de idade incrementado, entre aqueles com menor renda per capita e entre os que classificaram a aparência dos dentes e gengivas como "regular/ruim/péssima". A falta de acesso aos serviços odontológicos é maior entre os mais vulneráveis socialmente. Há necessidade de incremento na alocação de recursos públicos que promovam educação em saúde e gere conhecimento sobre como acessar os serviços quando necessitar, tendo em foco os cuidados odontológicos como um direito humano e que possibilitem que não ocorra a falta de acesso à medida que os usuários envelhecem ou entre os com baixa renda e também os insatisfeitos com a aparência bucal.

Acesso aos serviços odontológicos e fatores associados: estudo populacional domiciliar / Access to dental services and related factors: a home-based population study

Resumo Objetivou-se identificar fatores associados à falta de acesso aos serviços odontológicos. Estudo transversal, amostra complexa probabilística por conglomerados em dois estágios de 857 participantes, com mais de 18 anos em um município de grande porte populacional. Foram feitas análises múltiplas através da regressão logística e multivariada em árvores de decisão. Considerou-se como variável dependente o acesso aos serviços odontológicos. Identificou-se que 10,3% não obtiveram acesso. Nas análises múltipla e multivariada constataram-se associação com a idade, na regressão logística constatou-se maior chance de falta de acesso a cada ano de idade incrementado, entre aqueles com menor renda per capita e entre os que classificaram a aparência dos dentes e gengivas como "regular/ruim/péssima". A falta de acesso aos serviços odontológicos é maior entre os mais vulneráveis socialmente. Há necessidade de incremento na alocação de recursos públicos que promovam educação em saúde e gere conhecimento sobre como acessar os serviços quando necessitar, tendo em foco os cuidados odontológicos como um direito humano e que possibilitem que não ocorra a falta de acesso à medida que os usuários envelhecem ou entre os com baixa renda e também os insatisfeitos com a aparência bucal.

Abstract The scope of this study was to identify factors associated with lack of access to dental services. It involved a cross-sectional study and a probabilistic complex sample by conglomerates in two stages with 857 participants over 18 years of age in a large city. Multiple analyses by means of logistic and multivariate regression in decision trees were made. The lack of access to dental services was considered a dependent variable. It was identified that 10.3% did not have access. In the multiple and multivariate analyses an association with age was verified and in the logistic regression a greater possibility of lack of access was found for each year of increased age, among those with the lowest per capita income and those who ranked appearance of teeth and gums as "fair/poor/very poor." The lack of access to dental services was greater among the most socially vulnerable. There is a pressing need to increase the allocation of public resources to promote health education and provide knowledge about how to access services when they are needed, focusing on dental care as a human right and ensuring that lack of access does not occur as users get older or among those with low income and also those dissatisfied with their oral appearance.

Periodontal condition of adolescents and associated factors / Condição periodontal de adolescentes e fatores associados

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to describe the periodontal condition of adolescents and identify its potential determinants. Methods: This is a cross-sectional population-based study (n=763) conducted in a city in Northern Minas Gerais. Multistage probability cluster sampling method was used. Trained and calibrated professionals carried out the intraoral examinations and the interviews at the participants' homes. Logistic regression model was used to identify the factors associated with the periodontal condition. Results: It was found that around 30% of the adolescents presented periodontal changes, being gingival bleeding (14.1%) and dental calculus (14.0%) the most prevalent impairments. Periodontal changes were associated in adolescents who did not attend school (OR=1,9; p=0.031), attended public schools (OR=2,0; p=0.005), never went to the dentist (OR=1,7; p=0,047), used public/philanthropic services (OR=1,7; p=0,002), smoked (OR=1,6; p=0,003), consumed alcohol (OR=1,6; p=0,016) and self-perceived their oral health as too bad/bad (OR=2,4; p=0,032) and regular (OR=1,5; p=0,023). Conclusion: About one-third of adolescents have periodontal changes, which were associated with the type of school and type of dental service they attend, smoking, alcohol consumption and self-perception of oral health.

RESUMO Objetivo: Objetivou-se descrever a condição periodontal entre adolescentes e identificar seus potenciais determinantes. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal de base populacional (n=763) realizado em município da região norte de Minas Gerais. Adotou-se amostragem probabilística por conglomerado em múltiplos estágios. Profissionais treinados e calibrados realizaram os exames intrabu-cais e entrevistas nos domicílios. Foi utilizado modelo de regressão logística para identificar os fatores associados à condição periodon-tal. Resultados: Verificou-se que 29,5% dos adolescentes apresentaram alterações periodontais, sendo que o sangramento gengival (14,1%) e o cálculo dentário (14,0%) foram os agravos mais prevalentes. As alterações periodontais foram associadas em adolescentes que não estudavam (OR=1,9; p=0.031), que estudavam em escolas públicas (OR=2,0; p=0.005), que nunca foram ao dentista (OR=1,7; p=0,047) utilizaram os serviços públicos/filantrópicos (OR=1,7; p=0,002), que fumavam (OR=1,6; p=0,003), que consumiam bebida alcoólica (OR=1,6; p=0,016) e que autoperceberam auto perceberam sua saúde bucal como péssima/ruim (OR=2,4; p=0,032) e regular (OR=1,5; p=0,023). Conclusão: Cerca de um terço dos adolescentes possui alterações periodontais, que foram associadas ao tipo de escola e ao tipo de serviço odontológico que frequentam, tabagismo, consumo de bebida alcoólica e autopercepção da saúde bucal.

Validity and reliability of the Health Literacy Assessment Scale for adherence to drug treatment among diabetics / Validade e confiabilidade da Escala de Avaliação da Alfabetização em Saúde quanto à adesão medicamentosa entre diabéticos

ABSTRACT Objective To prepare an instrument to evaluate health literacy with regard to adherence to drug treatment among diabetics, identify the validity of its content, and estimate its reliability. Methods Pilot study, with the following stages of instrument construction: literature review, content validation, reliability estimation (internal consistency/Cronbach's alpha and reproducibility/Kappa). Results The validity of content was completed and presented alpha=0.77 and Kappa values ranged from 0.31 to 1.00. Conclusion The instrument was approved regarding content validity, presented acceptable internal consistency and reproducibility. However, when applied, measurement errors it can produce must be considered.

RESUMO Objetivo Elaborar um instrumento para avaliar a alfabetização em saúde relacionada à adesão medicamentosa entre diabéticos, identificar a validade de seu conteúdo e estimar sua confiabilidade. Métodos Estudo piloto, cujas etapas de construção do instrumento foram revisão de literatura, validação de conteúdo e estimativa da confiabilidade (consistência interna/alfa de Cronbach e reprodutibilidade/Kappa). Resultados A validade de conteúdo foi concluída e apresentou valor de alfa=0,77 e o Kappa variou de 0,31 a 1,00. Conclusão O instrumento foi aprovado quanto à validade de conteúdo, apresentou consistência interna e reprodutibilidade aceitáveis. No entanto, ao ser utilizado, devem ser considerados os erros de medida que ele pode produzir.

[Evaluation of satisfaction with dental care from the standpoint of adult Brazilian users: a multilevel analysis]. / Avaliação da satisfação com a assistência odontológica na perspectiva de usuários brasileiros adultos: análise multinível.

The scope of this paper was to evaluate the satisfaction regarding dental care services and to identify the association between dissatisfaction and contextual/individual variables. It involved a cross-sectional study of a representative sample of 8,943 adults from 177 municipalities, in which 14.9% of adults were dissatisfied. In the multiple analysis there was a greater chance of dissatisfaction with dental services among adults residing in cities with greater social inequality (OR: 1.53, 95% CI: 1.31-1.81) and with a lower proportion of dentists per inhabitant (OR: 1.17; 95% CI: 1.00-1.37); yellow/black/brown/indigenous (OR: 1.12; 95% CI: 0.99-1.27); lower schooling (OR: 1.14; 95% CI: 0.98-1.33); consultation due to oral problems (OR: 1.23; 95% CI: 1.04-1.44); (OR: 2.60; 95% CI: 2.53-3.02) and impact of oral disorders on daily performance (OR: 1.48; 95% CI: 1.30-1.69). The implementation or adequacy of public policies with the aim of improving satisfaction with dental services should prioritize those municipalities with greater social inequality and with fewer dentists and socially disadvantaged users, who self-perceive oral problems, are dissatisfied with their oral health and suffer impacts resulting from oral problems.

Objetivou-se avaliar a satisfação quanto aos serviços de assistência odontológica e identificar associação entre a insatisfação e as variáveis contextuais/individuais. Estudo transversal multinível de dados secundários de uma amostra representativa de 8.943 adultos de 177 municípios. Encontravam-se insatisfeitos 14,9% dos adultos. Registrou-se maior chance de insatisfação com os serviços odontológicos entre adultos que residiam em municípios com maior desigualdade social (OR:1,53;IC95%:1,31-1,81) e com menor proporção de dentistas por habitante (OR:1,17;IC95%: 1,00-1,37); amarelos/negros/pardos/indígenas (OR:1,12; IC95%: 0,99-1,27); menor escolaridade (OR:1,14; IC95%: 0,98-1,33); consulta por motivo de problemas bucais (OR:1,23; IC95%: 1,04-1,44); insatisfeitos com os dentes e boca (OR:2,60;IC95%:2,53-3,02) e com impacto das desordens bucais no desempenho diário (OR:1,48;IC95%:1,30-1,69). A implementação ou adequação de políticas públicas com o intuito de melhorar a satisfação com os serviços odontológicos deve priorizar os municípios com maior desigualdade social e com menos dentistas e usuários socialmente desfavorecidos, que autopercebem problemas bucais, insatisfeitos com sua saúde bucal e com impactos decorrentes dos problemas bucais.

Avaliação da satisfação com a assistência odontológica na perspectiva de usuários brasileiros adultos: análise multinível / Evaluation of satisfaction with dental care from the standpoint of adult Brazilian users: a multilevel analysis

Resumo Objetivou-se avaliar a satisfação quanto aos serviços de assistência odontológica e identificar associação entre a insatisfação e as variáveis contextuais/individuais. Estudo transversal multinível de dados secundários de uma amostra representativa de 8.943 adultos de 177 municípios. Encontravam-se insatisfeitos 14,9% dos adultos. Registrou-se maior chance de insatisfação com os serviços odontológicos entre adultos que residiam em municípios com maior desigualdade social (OR:1,53;IC95%:1,31-1,81) e com menor proporção de dentistas por habitante (OR:1,17;IC95%: 1,00-1,37); amarelos/negros/pardos/indígenas (OR:1,12; IC95%: 0,99-1,27); menor escolaridade (OR:1,14; IC95%: 0,98-1,33); consulta por motivo de problemas bucais (OR:1,23; IC95%: 1,04-1,44); insatisfeitos com os dentes e boca (OR:2,60;IC95%:2,53-3,02) e com impacto das desordens bucais no desempenho diário (OR:1,48;IC95%:1,30-1,69). A implementação ou adequação de políticas públicas com o intuito de melhorar a satisfação com os serviços odontológicos deve priorizar os municípios com maior desigualdade social e com menos dentistas e usuários socialmente desfavorecidos, que autopercebem problemas bucais, insatisfeitos com sua saúde bucal e com impactos decorrentes dos problemas bucais.

Abstract The scope of this paper was to evaluate the satisfaction regarding dental care services and to identify the association between dissatisfaction and contextual/individual variables. It involved a cross-sectional study of a representative sample of 8,943 adults from 177 municipalities, in which 14.9% of adults were dissatisfied. In the multiple analysis there was a greater chance of dissatisfaction with dental services among adults residing in cities with greater social inequality (OR: 1.53, 95% CI: 1.31-1.81) and with a lower proportion of dentists per inhabitant (OR: 1.17; 95% CI: 1.00-1.37); yellow/black/brown/indigenous (OR: 1.12; 95% CI: 0.99-1.27); lower schooling (OR: 1.14; 95% CI: 0.98-1.33); consultation due to oral problems (OR: 1.23; 95% CI: 1.04-1.44); (OR: 2.60; 95% CI: 2.53-3.02) and impact of oral disorders on daily performance (OR: 1.48; 95% CI: 1.30-1.69). The implementation or adequacy of public policies with the aim of improving satisfaction with dental services should prioritize those municipalities with greater social inequality and with fewer dentists and socially disadvantaged users, who self-perceive oral problems, are dissatisfied with their oral health and suffer impacts resulting from oral problems.

Socioeconomic inequalities in the use of dental care services during early childhood: an epidemiological survey.

BACKGROUND: The use of dental care services contributes to the improvement of children's healthy behaviors, reducing the prevalence of future dental problems. In this way, the purpose of this study was to describe the use of dental care service during early childhood and the possible socioeconomic inequalities in this use. DESIGN: Data from the Brazilian Oral Health Survey (SB Brasil, 2010) were used. Interviews with the children's parents and clinical examinations with the children were conducted in a 5-year-old representative sample. Descriptive, bivariate and multiple hierarchical statistical analyses were applied. RESULTS: Of the 7241 children included, 3812 (53.2%) had used dental care services at least once in their lifetimes, and 1872 (48.8%) had used services for check-up/prevention. The use of dental services was greater among children with a higher family income (P < 0.05). The use of check-ups was lower among children with non-White skin color (Black and Browns) and among those who did not live in state capitals (P < 0.05). Clinical conditions and self-perception were also associated with the use (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Socioeconomic differences in the general use of dental care and in its use for check-ups were identified during early childhood, indicating the presence of inequalities.

Qualidade de vida e incapacidade funcional entre idosos cadastrados na estratégia de saúde da família / Quality of life and functional disability among elderly enrolled in the family health strategy

INTRODUÇÃO: O comprometimento da funcionalidade do idoso traz consequências prejudiciais relacionadas à família, comunidade e ao próprio sistema de saúde. OBJETIVO: Estimar a ocorrência da qualidade de vida (QV) ruim entre idosos, além de verificar sua associação com incapacidade funcional, características pessoais, comportamentos de saúde e condições subjetivas de saúde bucal. MÉTODOS: Estudo epidemiológico avaliou 361 idosos com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos, cadastrados nas três Estratégias de Saúde da Família no município de Ibiaí-MG. A QV foi medida pelo WHOQOL-bref e as variáveis independentes foram características pessoais, comportamentos de saúde, condições subjetivas de saúde bucal e incapacidade funcional. Foram feitas regressões logísticas para estimativa dos modelos múltiplos e o modelo final foi ajustado, mantendo-se as variáveis associadas com p<0,05. RESULTADOS: No domínio físico, constatou-se menor chance de QV ruim entre idosos que possuíam hábitos etilistas, e maior chance entre os idosos que faziam uso de medicamento, que relataram percepção ruim/péssima da aparência dos dentes e gengivas e entre aqueles com incapacidade funcional. No domínio psicológico, observou-se menor chance de QV ruim entre homens, e maior chance entre os idosos que relataram percepção da saúde bucal como ruim/péssima e aqueles com incapacidade funcional. No domínio social, obteve-se maior chance de QV ruim entre idosos que relataram percepção ruim/péssima da aparência dos dentes e gengivas e que apresentaram incapacidade funcional. CONCLUSÃO: Constatou-se alta ocorrência de QV ruim entre idosos e evidenciouse relação entre QV ruim e incapacidade funcional.

INTRODUCTION: The compromise of elderly functionality has harmful consequences to family, community and the health system. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the occurrence of low quality of life (QOL) among elderly, as well as to verify its association with functional disability, personal characteristics, health behaviors and subjective oral health conditions. METHODS: Epidemiological study with 361 elderly individuals aged equal or higher 60 years registered in the three Family Health Units from the city of Ibiaí-MG. QOL was measured by the WHOQOL-bref questionnaire and the independent variables were personal characteristics, health behaviors, subjective oral health conditions and functional disability. Logistic regressions were made to estimate the multiple models and the final model was adjusted, maintaining the variables associated with p <0.05. RESULTS: In the physical domain, there was a lower chance of low QOL among elderly consuming alcohol, and a higher chance among those using medication, who reported bad/terrible perception of teeth and gums appearance and among those with functional disability. In the psychological domain, there was a lower chance of low QOL among men, and a higher chance among elderly who reported bad/terrible perception of oral health and those with functional disability. In the social domain, there was a higher chance of low QOL among the elderly who reported bad/terrible perception of the teeth and gums appearance and who presented functional disability. CONCLUSION: There was a high occurrence of low QOL among elderly and the relation between low QOL and functional disability was evidenced.

[Lack of access to information on oral health problems among adults: an approach based on the theoretical model for literacy in health]. / Falta de acesso a informações sobre problemas bucais entre adultos: abordagem baseada no modelo teórico de alfabetização em saúde.

This study sought to investigate factors associated with the lack of access to information on oral health among adults. It is a cross-sectional study, carried out among 831 adults (35-44 years of age). The dependent variable was access to information on how to avoid oral problems, and the independent variables were gathered into subgroups according to the theoretical model for literacy in health. Binary logistic regression was carried out, and results were corrected by the design effect. It was observed that 37.5% had no access to information about dental problems. The lack of access was higher among adults who had lower per capita income, were dissatisfied with the dental services provided, did not use dental floss, had unsatisfactory physical control of the quality of life, and self-perceived their oral health as fair/poor/very poor. The likelihood of not having access to information about dental problems among those dissatisfied with the dental services used was 3.28 times higher than for those satisfied with the dental services used. Thus, decreased access to information was related to unfavorable conditions among adults. Health services should ensure appropriate information to their users in order to increase health literacy levels and improve satisfaction and equity.

Objetivou-se investigar os fatores associados à falta de acesso à informação em saúde bucal entre adultos. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, conduzido entre 831 adultos (35-44 anos). A variável dependente foi o acesso a informações sobre como evitar problemas bucais e as independentes foram reunidas em subgrupos conforme modelo teórico de Alfabetização em saúde. Conduziu-se Regressão Logística Binária com correção pelo efeito de desenho. Observou-se que 37,5% não tiveram acesso a informações sobre problemas bucais. A falta de acesso foi maior entre os adultos que possuíam renda per capita menor, estavam insatisfeitos com os serviços odontológicos utilizados, não utilizavam fio dental, apresentavam o domínio físico da qualidade de vida insatisfatório e que autopercebiam a saúde bucal como regular/ruim/péssima. A chance de não ter recebido informações sobre com evitar problemas bucais entre os insatisfeitos com os serviços odontológicos utilizados foi 3,28 vezes aquela observada entre os satisfeitos com os serviços odontológicos utilizados. Assim, o menor acesso esteve relacionado a condições desfavoráveis entre adultos. Os serviços de saúde devem garantir informações adequadas a seus usuários, a fim de aumentar os níveis de Alfabetização em saúde, maior satisfação e equidade.

Falta de acesso a informações sobre problemas bucais entre adultos: abordagem baseada no modelo teórico de alfabetização em saúde / Lack of access to information on oral health problems among adults: an approach based on the theoretical model for literacy in health

Resumo Objetivou-se investigar os fatores associados à falta de acesso à informação em saúde bucal entre adultos. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, conduzido entre 831 adultos (35-44 anos). A variável dependente foi o acesso a informações sobre como evitar problemas bucais e as independentes foram reunidas em subgrupos conforme modelo teórico de Alfabetização em saúde. Conduziu-se Regressão Logística Binária com correção pelo efeito de desenho. Observou-se que 37,5% não tiveram acesso a informações sobre problemas bucais. A falta de acesso foi maior entre os adultos que possuíam renda per capita menor, estavam insatisfeitos com os serviços odontológicos utilizados, não utilizavam fio dental, apresentavam o domínio físico da qualidade de vida insatisfatório e que autopercebiam a saúde bucal como regular/ruim/péssima. A chance de não ter recebido informações sobre com evitar problemas bucais entre os insatisfeitos com os serviços odontológicos utilizados foi 3,28 vezes aquela observada entre os satisfeitos com os serviços odontológicos utilizados. Assim, o menor acesso esteve relacionado a condições desfavoráveis entre adultos. Os serviços de saúde devem garantir informações adequadas a seus usuários, a fim de aumentar os níveis de Alfabetização em saúde, maior satisfação e equidade.

Abstract This study sought to investigate factors associated with the lack of access to information on oral health among adults. It is a cross-sectional study, carried out among 831 adults (35-44 years of age). The dependent variable was access to information on how to avoid oral problems, and the independent variables were gathered into subgroups according to the theoretical model for literacy in health. Binary logistic regression was carried out, and results were corrected by the design effect. It was observed that 37.5% had no access to information about dental problems. The lack of access was higher among adults who had lower per capita income, were dissatisfied with the dental services provided, did not use dental floss, had unsatisfactory physical control of the quality of life, and self-perceived their oral health as fair/poor/very poor. The likelihood of not having access to information about dental problems among those dissatisfied with the dental services used was 3.28 times higher than for those satisfied with the dental services used. Thus, decreased access to information was related to unfavorable conditions among adults. Health services should ensure appropriate information to their users in order to increase health literacy levels and improve satisfaction and equity.

[The use of dental services on a regular basis in the population of Montes Claros in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil]. / Uso de serviços odontológicos de forma regular na população de Montes Claros, MG, Brasil.

The use of dental services on a regular basis by residents of Montes Claros (MG) was assessed, as well as related aspects. Cross-sectional study was conducted with a complex probabilistic sample by conglomerates. Logistic regression was used (OR/CI95%) with a significance level of 5. Of the 2582 study participants, 761 required and obtained access to the services for less than a year. Of these, 262 (35.8%) used the services in a regular/routine manner. The use of dental services on a regular basis was greatest among individuals in the age group "≥ 18 ≤ 37"; with schooling "equal to or greater than 9 years"; who classified their oral health, general health and appearance of teeth and gums as "excellent/good"; who reported no pain" on teeth and gums over the last six months; They reported that the "assistance provider had adequate skills"; that they "always/often" received information about oral hygiene and diet/nutrition. In addition, this use was lower among those who rated the time to ask questions about the dental problem or treatment as "regular/bad/terrible." The conclusion drawn is that the use of dental services on a regular basis was relatively low, being associated with personal traits, subjective health conditions and characteristics related to the services.

Avaliou-se o uso de serviços odontológicos de forma regular entre os residentes de Montes Claros (MG), assim como os aspectos relacionados a esse uso. Estudo transversal realizado com amostra complexa probabilística por conglomerados. Utilizou-se a análise de regressão logística (OR/IC95%). Dos 2582 participantes do estudo, 761 necessitaram de serviços odontológicos e obtiveram acesso a eles há menos de um ano. Destes, 262 (35,8%) fizeram uso dos serviços de forma regular. Esse uso foi maior entre os indivíduos na faixa etária "≥ 18 ≤ 37"; com escolaridade "igual ou maior a 9 anos"; que classificaram sua saúde bucal, saúde geral e a aparência dos dentes e gengivas como "ótima/boa"; que não relataram dor nos dentes e gengivas nos últimos seis meses; que relataram que o "prestador da assistência possuía habilidades adequadas"; que "sempre/frequentemente" receberam informações sobre higiene bucal e sobre dieta/alimentação. Em adição, esse uso foi menor entre os que classificaram o tempo para fazer perguntas sobre o problema bucal ou tratamento como "regular/ruim/péssimo". Conclui-se que o uso de serviços odontológicos de forma regular foi relativamente baixo, sendo associado a características pessoais, condições subjetivas de saúde e características relacionadas aos serviços.

Uso de serviços odontológicos de forma regular na população de Montes Claros, MG, Brasil / The use of dental services on a regular basis in the population of Montes Claros in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Resumo Avaliou-se o uso de serviços odontológicos de forma regular entre os residentes de Montes Claros (MG), assim como os aspectos relacionados a esse uso. Estudo transversal realizado com amostra complexa probabilística por conglomerados. Utilizou-se a análise de regressão logística (OR/IC95%). Dos 2582 participantes do estudo, 761 necessitaram de serviços odontológicos e obtiveram acesso a eles há menos de um ano. Destes, 262 (35,8%) fizeram uso dos serviços de forma regular. Esse uso foi maior entre os indivíduos na faixa etária "≥ 18 ≤ 37"; com escolaridade "igual ou maior a 9 anos"; que classificaram sua saúde bucal, saúde geral e a aparência dos dentes e gengivas como "ótima/boa"; que não relataram dor nos dentes e gengivas nos últimos seis meses; que relataram que o "prestador da assistência possuía habilidades adequadas"; que "sempre/frequentemente" receberam informações sobre higiene bucal e sobre dieta/alimentação. Em adição, esse uso foi menor entre os que classificaram o tempo para fazer perguntas sobre o problema bucal ou tratamento como "regular/ruim/péssimo". Conclui-se que o uso de serviços odontológicos de forma regular foi relativamente baixo, sendo associado a características pessoais, condições subjetivas de saúde e características relacionadas aos serviços.

Abstract The use of dental services on a regular basis by residents of Montes Claros (MG) was assessed, as well as related aspects. Cross-sectional study was conducted with a complex probabilistic sample by conglomerates. Logistic regression was used (OR/CI95%) with a significance level of 5. Of the 2582 study participants, 761 required and obtained access to the services for less than a year. Of these, 262 (35.8%) used the services in a regular/routine manner. The use of dental services on a regular basis was greatest among individuals in the age group "≥ 18 ≤ 37"; with schooling "equal to or greater than 9 years"; who classified their oral health, general health and appearance of teeth and gums as "excellent/good"; who reported no pain" on teeth and gums over the last six months; They reported that the "assistance provider had adequate skills"; that they "always/often" received information about oral hygiene and diet/nutrition. In addition, this use was lower among those who rated the time to ask questions about the dental problem or treatment as "regular/bad/terrible." The conclusion drawn is that the use of dental services on a regular basis was relatively low, being associated with personal traits, subjective health conditions and characteristics related to the services.

Assessment of the organization and operation of vaccine rooms in primary health care in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2015. / Avaliação da organização e funcionamento das salas de vacina na Atenção Primária à Saúde em Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, 2015.

OBJECTIVE: to assess the quality of the organization and operation of vaccine rooms in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 2015. METHODS: descriptive evaluation study on the quality of vaccine rooms, based on the technical guidelines and standards recommended by the National Immunization Program, using a questionnaire adapted from the Evaluation Program of the Vaccine Room Supervision Tool (PAISSV 2.0). RESULTS: all 18 vaccine rooms in the municipality were assessed; regarding the quality concept of the vaccine rooms, six of them were considered ideal, five good, four regular, and three as insufficient. CONCLUSION: most vaccine rooms were classified as good/ideal; however, there is a need to organize continuous education programs for professionals and structural improvements, in order to meet the standards recommended by the National Immunization Program.