Self-care Level of Adults With Arterial Hypertension in Outpatient Follow-up in Brazil: A Cross-sectional Study.

BACKGROUND: Self-care is essential for minimizing the long-term progression of hypertension (HTN) and improving global health outcomes. However, little is known about the predictors of HTN self-care among adults with HTN in Brazil. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the self-care practices and the association of sociodemographic and clinical factors of adults with HTN in Brazil. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study conducted by telephone with 120 adults with HTN monitored in a specialized outpatient clinic of a teaching hospital. Sociodemographic and clinical information was collected by a questionnaire survey. Self-care was assessed by the Self-care of Hypertension Inventory version 2. Multiple regression and Kendall's correlation analyses were performed to determine possible predictors. RESULTS: Low levels of self-care were observed across maintenance, management, and confidence measures. A weak correlation was observed between self-care maintenance and education (-0.13), the time of diagnosis (0.16), and the number of medications (0.15); self-care management and family income (0.13) and cognitive function (0.17); and self-care confidence and systolic (-0.15) and diastolic (-0.18) blood pressure values and time of diagnosis (0.16). In multiple regression analysis, self-care confidence was a predictor of self-care maintenance ( ß = 0.30; 95% confidence interval, 0.10-0.36) and management ( ß = 0.20; 95% confidence interval, 0.03-0.46). CONCLUSION: Confidence was essential in the maintenance and management of self-care and is central to the control of HTN. Self-care interventions must consider the different aspects that may affect self-care, highlighting improving self-care confidence as a main goal.

In-hospital breastfeeding and predictive factors during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: A retrospective cohort study - Aleitamento materno hospitalar e fatores preditores durante a pandemia pelo SARS-CoV-2: Coorte retrospectiva.

PURPOSE: To analyze breastfeeding and the factors that positively influence the first hour of life, during hospitalization, and at discharge during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. DESIGN AND METHOD: This is a retrospective cohort study, with data collected from medical records. Consisting of 225 mother-newborn dyads with deliveries between 2020 and 2021. Breastfeeding in the first hour of life, during hospitalization, and at discharge was considered as the outcome variable. The independent variables were sociodemographic, obstetric, and neonatal data. The analysis was performed with bivariate and multivariate regression through a generalized linear model (Poisson family), with a 5% significance level. It was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB), under approval number 4,911,317. RESULT: Newborns of women without COVID-19 suspicion or diagnosis and who had skin-to-skin contact with their mother at birth are twice as likely to be breastfed in the first hour of life. Absence of complications in the newborn during hospitalization and no COVID-19 suspicion or diagnosis double the exclusive breastfeeding rate during hospitalization. Newborns exclusively breastfed during hospitalization present 1.6 times more chances of being exclusively breastfeeding at hospital discharge. CONCLUSION: It was evidence that women who gave birth without COVID-19 suspicion, and newborns who had skin-to-skin contact with their mother at birth represented a predictive factor for favoring exclusive breastfeeding. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: This research contributes to the innovation of evaluating breastfeeding in the newborn's first hour of life, during hospitalization, and at discharge in a pandemic context.

Symptoms of Depression in the Postpartum Period: Targeting Maternal Mental Health in the Perinatal Period.

This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the relationship between postpartum depression symptoms, anxiety, and stress during the postpartum period. A total of 101 women were assessed using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) within 14 days after delivery. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that paid work, tobacco use, and stress symptoms were significantly associated with a higher incidence of postpartum depression symptoms. These results underscore the importance of comprehensive prenatal care and effective postpartum follow-up to address maternal mental health and prevent adverse outcomes for both mothers and children.

Association between the macroscopic characteristics of the umbilical cord, high-risk pregnancy and neonatal repercussions. / Associação entre as características macroscópicas do cordão umbilical, gestação de alto risco e repercussões neonatais.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the association between the macroscopic characteristics of the umbilical cord, high-risk pregnancy and neonatal repercussions. METHOD: A cross-sectional study carried out from January 2012 to January 2015 in a public maternity hospital in Goiânia/GO. The study population consisted of 126 recent puerperal women with diagnosis of high-risk pregnancy, and 139 clinically normal women (control group). Macroscopic features of the umbilical cord, maternal, fetal and neonatal diseases, gestational age, Apgar score, birth weight, head circumference and parity were evaluated. Data were descriptively analyzed. RESULTS: 265 puerperal women and their respective newborns participated in the study. The most frequent characteristics of the umbilical cord of those with high-risk pregnancy and those from the control group were the absence of true knots (97.6% and 2.4%, respectively), length between 35 and 70 centimeters and paracentral insertion (81.7% and 18.3%). A statistical difference was observed between the high-risk pregnancy group and extremes of maternal age (p=0.004). CONCLUSION: The analysis and description of the characteristics of the umbilical cord carried out by the nurse lend important information about the neonatal prognosis. This evaluation subsidizes clinical practice and seeks to ensure the safety of the (mother-baby) binomial throughout the perinatal period.

Foot length measurements of newborns of high and low risk pregnancies.

OBJECTIVE: Comparing foot length measurements of newborns in high and low risk pregnancies at a public hospital in Goiânia, GO, Brazil. METHOD: A cross-sectional study carried out between April, 2013 and May, 2015, with a sample consisting of 180 newborns; 106 infants of women from high-risk pregnancies and 74 of women from low-risk pregnancies. Data were descriptively analyzed. Foot length measurement was performed using a stiff transparent plastic ruler, graduated in millimeters. The length of both feet was measured from the tip of the hallux (big toe) to the end of the heel. RESULTS: A statistically significant relationship was found between the foot length and newborn's weight, between the cephalic and thoracic perimeters in the high-risk group and between the cephalic perimeter in the control group. CONCLUSION: There is a need for creating cut-off points to identify newborns with intrauterine growth disorders using foot length. OBJETIVO: Comparar as medidas do comprimento hálux-calcâneo de recém-nascidos em gestações de alto e baixo risco em um hospital público de Goiânia, GO. MÉTODO: Estudo transversal, realizado no período de abril de 2013 a maio de 2015, cuja amostra constituiu-se de 180 recém-nascidos, 106 filhos de mulheres com gestação de alto risco e 74 de mulheres com gestação de baixo risco. Os dados foram analisados descritivamente. A medida do comprimento hálux-calcâneo foi realizada utilizando-se de régua plástica transparente rígida, graduada em milímetros. Foram medidos ambos os pés, aferindo-se o comprimento da ponta do hálux até a extremidade do calcâneo. RESULTADOS: Foi encontrada relação estatisticamente significante entre o comprimento hálux-calcâneo e o peso do recém-nascido, entre os perímetros cefálico e torácico no grupo de alto risco e entre o perímetro cefálico no grupo controle. CONCLUSÃO: Existe necessidade da criação de pontos de corte para identificar recém-nascidos com desvios de crescimento intrauterino utilizando-se do comprimento hálux-calcâneo. OBJETIVO: Comparar las mediciones de la longitud hallux-calcáneo de los recién nacidos en embarazos de alto y bajo riesgo en un hospital público de Goiânia, GO.MÉTODOSEstudio transversal realizado de abril 2013 a mayo 2015, cuya muestra estuvo constituida por 180 recién nacidos, 106 de mujeres con embarazos de alto riesgo y 74 de mujeres con embarazos de bajo riesgo. Los datos se analizaron de manera descriptiva. La medida de la longitud hallux-calcáneo se realizó mediante regla de plástico rígido transparente, graduada en milímetros. Se midieron en ambos pies, las longitudes de la punta del hallux hasta el final del calcáneo. RESULTADOS: Se encontró una relación estadísticamente significativa entre la longitud hallux-calcáneo y el peso del recién nacido, entre las circunferencias cefálica y torácica en el grupo de alto riesgo y entre la circunferencia cefálica en el grupo control. CONCLUSIÓN: Existe la necesidad de crear puntos de corte para identificar los recién nacidos con desviaciones de crecimiento intrauterino utilizando la longitud desde el hallux hasta el calcáneo.

[Emergency contraception: knowledge and attitudes of nursing students]. / Anticoncepção de emergência: conhecimento e atitude de acadêmicos de enfermagem.

This study aims to identify the knowledge and attitude towards emergency contraception among nursing students from a public university in Goiás--a state in Brazil. A descriptive and analytical research methodology with a quantitative approach was used, applying, from February to May 2011 a questionnaire on the sexual knowledge and attitude of students regarding emergency contraception. 178 students participated in the study. Knowledge was confirmed through the high frequency of correct answers to the questions, especially those concerning the correct time and the instructions for use (between 86%-96%). Although many students use this method, there are still some doubts about the mechanism of action, side effects and access availability (frequency of correct answers lower than 50%). We noticed the need to develop educational policies that encourage the promotion of sex education in schools and universities.

Cardiovascular risk factors in the elderly: a 10-year follow-up survival analysis.

AIMS: Cardiovascular risk factors present a high prevalence and have an impact on the morbimortality of the elderly; however, studies evaluating the impact of cardiovascular risk factors in the elderly have had short follow-up times and have not allowed specific analyses of the effects of these factors in the aged population, including how they affect the survival of the elderly. This study aimed to analyse the survival of elderly individuals living in the community, considering the presence of cardiovascular risk factors. METHODS AND RESULTS: A prospective 10-year follow-up was initiated in 2008 with a cohort of 418 elderly people living in a community in Central Brazil. The Kaplan-Meier method and the Cox proportional hazards model were used to examine the association between survival and cardiovascular risk factors. The mean age of the participants was 70.6 (±7.1) years; most participants were hypertensive (81.6%) and participated in irregular physical activity (44%), and 43.3% smoked. After a mean follow-up of 8.38 (±2.82) years, 59.3% had survived and 34.1% had died; among the deaths, 14.1% were due to cardiovascular causes. Age [hazard ratio (HR) 1.067, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.027-1.109], hypertension (HR 3.178, 95% CI 1.144-8.826), and smoking (HR 2.235, 95% CI 1.253-3.987) were confirmed as risk factors for reduced survival, whereas physical activity was a protective factor (HR 0.456, 95% CI 0.206-1.007). CONCLUSION: The results from this study highlight the need for educational policies towards hypertension and smoking prevention among elderly people, and participation in physical activity needs to be encouraged.

Breast shells for pain and nipple injury prevention: A non-randomized clinical trial.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of breast shells in preventing pain and nipple injury during breastfeeding. Method: A non-randomized clinical trial was carried out with blinding to the evaluators of the study results. The study included women with ≥35 weeks of singleton pregnancy, no nipple changes, and a desire to breastfeed. Resulting in 62 lactating women. The experimental group used breast shells and health education with clinical demonstration (n = 29), whereas the control group used no breast shells (n = 33). Pain and nipple injury were assessed three times, twice prenatally and once up to 14 days postpartum. Results: Nipple injury (50.0%) and nipple pain (67.7%) presented with similar frequency in both groups (p = 1). Breast engorgement (35,5%) was associated with nipple pain (p = 0.019) and its onset was delayed in the experimental group (p = 0.001). Health education contributes to breast and nipple care and increases favorable breastfeeding patterns. Conclusion: Breast shells do not prevent nipple pain or injury. Innovation: As far as we know, this is the first clinical research evaluating the use of breast shells since the antenatal care to prevent the occurrence of nipple pain and injury.

Quantification of mast cells in the uterine cervix of women infected with human immunodeficiency virus.

The objective of the study was to identify mastocytosis in the chorionic epithelium of the uterine cervix in HIV-infected and non-HIV-infected women in autopsy specimens using histochemistry and immunohistochemistry techniques. Sixteen cervical tissue specimens were collected, of which 10 (62.50%) were from HIV-infected women. Histochemical and immunohistochemical techniques were used to evaluate mast cell density using Giemsa stain and anti-mast cell tryptase and anti-mast cell chymase antibodies, respectively. The study of the sheets and counting of mast cells with blue (Giemsa) or brown staining (anti-mast cell tryptase or chymase antibodies) were performed by 3 examiners, and 10 consecutive fields were examined under a light microscope at 400× magnification. A significant difference was found in mast cell density in the chorionic epithelium of the cervix in HIV-infected compared with non-HIV-infected women. The present study may contribute to the characterization of genital mucosa abnormalities and help better understand the potential role of mast cells in HIV-infected women.

Lanolin and prenatal health education for prevention of nipple pain and trauma: Randomized clinical trial. / Lanolina y educación para la salud en la prevención de dolor y lesiones en los pezones: ensayo clínico aleatorizado.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of lanolin on nipple pain and trauma in breastfeeding after application of a health education. METHOD: Randomized controlled clinical trial, with two arms, open, with 66 participants during prenatal care in the primary health care network in Goiania - Goias, Brazil. Participants were randomized (1:1) using computer generated numbers in both experimental group (EG) and control group (CG). The EG received lanolin and health education on breastfeeding at two different times with clinical demonstration using cloth didactic breast and illustrative album as the intervention, while the CG received standard health education. Health education was carried out by the same researchers in both groups. Measurement of pain, nipple trauma, and breastfeeding technique occurred on postpartum day eight. The analysis included descriptive statistics and inferential analysis by means chi-square or Fisher test, and Student's t-test, significance level set at 0.05. RESULTS: A majority of the participants experienced no nipple trauma (59.1%) in both groups, and 60.6% of women experienced pain. In both groups, women showed favorable breastfeeding behaviors, except in the condition of the breasts. There were no significant differences between groups in pain prevention (p=0.61), nipple lesions (p=0.21), and breastfeeding technique (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: It is not clear whether the intervention, lanolin combined with health education, has a positive effect on the prevention of nipple pain and trauma. Further research is needed to elucidate this question. Registration number: RBR-7tvhq8. Registry website: http://www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/.

Causes of death in older people autopsied.

Studies of causes of death in autopsied older people are not common in Brazil. The aims were to compare demographic data and causes of death in elderly people autopsied in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s and to relate causes of death to age, sex, color, and body mass index. Data survey of the autopsy reports came from the Hospital de Clínicas of the Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The data were obtained from the autopsied individuals 60 years or older. Median age was 69 years (60-120 years) and was higher in the 1990s than in the 1970s (70.5 vs 68.0, P < .05) and higher in women (70 vs 68 years, P < .05). Men (66.8%) and white people (70.0%) predominated during the period. The most frequent causes of death were cardiovascular (42%) and infectious (33.4%). The percentage of cardiovascular causes of death varied little over the 1970s (41.7%), 1980s (42.3%), and 1990s (42.9%), whereas that of infectious causes decreased (38.0%, 28.6%, and 28.6%, respectively) and that of neoplastic causes increased (10.3%, 12.6%, and 19.6%, respectively, P > .05). Most of the elderly (84.6%) presented a body mass index of less than 22 kg/m2 and malnutrition predominated in the 1980s (48%). Therefore, there was little percentage variation in cardiovascular-related deaths over the 3 decades while the percentage of neoplastic-related deaths increased. Infectious causes of death was associated with the lowest body mass index, and the greatest percentage of cardiovascular and neoplastic-related deaths were in women.

Morphological and morphometrical alterations of the osteochondral junction in perinatal necropsies.

Infants who die during the perinatal period could present the following upon examination of the ribs: alterations of the osteochondral junction (OCJ) that could be related to intrauterine growth restriction, placental alterations, maternal disorders, and congenital abnormalities. The aim of this study was to identify the morphological alterations of the OCJ in the autopsied infants and the factors associated with its pathogenesis. The OCJ from 254 infants were sequentially autopsied and analyzed. Hematoxylin-eosin and blue Masson's trichrome stains were used for examination. The expression in the chondrocytes of the cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) was measured using a polyclonal antibody. There were 199 (78.3%) cases with normal OCJ and 55 (22%) cases with alterations; among these, 38 (14.9%) cases have an increased cartilage matrix at the free bone marrow zone of the OCJ (ICM), 10 (3.9%) cases have a bizarre pattern (BZ), 5 (2%) cases have a bone tissue formation closing de growth channels (MCO) of the OCJ, and 2 (0.8%) cases have bone marrow cells encroaching the free bone marrow zone. The length of the proliferative zone was different in the groups with alterations of the OCJ (P < .001), being higher in the group of patients with MCO and ICM (P < .05). In the group with BZ, the length was smaller (P < .05). The analysis of the OCJ is important in the autopsies performed at the perinatal period, and this study contributes for a better understanding of the mechanisms related to the etiology of these alterations.

Anatomopathological aspects of neurocysticercosis in autopsied patients.

The aim of this paper was to describe the occurrence and morphology of neurocysticercosis (NCC) in autopsies. We revised 2218 autopsies performed at the School Hospital from Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro, 1970-2003. Data referring to age, gender and color of patients were reported and NCC was microscopically and macroscopically analyzed. We found 53 (2.4%) NCC cases. The mean age was 50 years old, 34 (64.1%) individuals were male and 36 (67.9%) white. Macroscopically, 17 cysticerci were analyzed. The most frequent location was meningocortical in 12 (70.6%) cases. Microscopically, the cysticerci presented an ovoid shape, containing the larvae preserved in 4 (23.5%) cases or in destruction degrees in 13 (76.5%) cases. Therefore, in NCC was found several general pathologic processes (necrosis, interstitial deposits, fibrosis, gliosis, inflammation) amongst which are highlighted beta-fibrillose in 13 (76.5%) cases associated to inflammatory process in 16 (94.1%) cases caused by the parasite, not yet related to NCC, and calcification present in viable and destruction parasites.

Effects of Anhydrous Lanolin versus Breast Milk Combined with a Breast Shell for the Treatment of Nipple Trauma and Pain During Breastfeeding: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of anhydrous lanolin with the effect of breast milk combined with a breast shell for treatment of nipple trauma and pain during breastfeeding. METHODS: A randomized clinical trial was conducted in a maternity ward in a hospital accredited as a Baby-Friendly Hospital located in the middle-western region of Brazil. Breastfeeding women with obvious nipple trauma were randomized into 2 groups. In both groups, breastfeeding education was conducted. For up to 10 days, in Group 1, anhydrous lanolin was applied daily after each breastfeeding session, whereas in Group 2, breast milk combined with a breast shell was applied. Trauma was assessed using the Nipple Trauma Score, and pain was assessed using a numerical scale and sensory descriptors from the McGill Questionnaire. RESULTS: One hundred women participated, with 50 women in each of the 2 groups. The healing of nipple trauma was faster in the group treated with breast milk combined with a breast shell, starting on the third day of intervention (P = .032). The intensity of pain was lower in the group treated with breast milk combined with a breast shell starting on the fifth day of treatment (P = .008). The use of anhydrous lanolin had a progressively reduced treatment efficacy, with values of 86.4% on the third day (95% confidence interval [CI], -4.5%-98.2%), 58.3% on the fifth day (95% CI, 20.1%-78.3%), 48.1% on the seventh day (95% CI, 20.1%-66.2%), and 26.9.% on the tenth day (95% CI, 6.4%-43%) of intervention. The resolution of nipple trauma was significantly associated with the use of the nipple shell on all intervention days. DISCUSSION: The intervention with breast milk combined with a breast shell was more effective than anhydrous lanolin for the treatment of nipple trauma and pain in breastfeeding women. This treatment should be encouraged among breastfeeding women to promote healing and reduce pain.

Demonstração clínica no pré-natal para o manejo da prevenção do ingurgitamento mamário: estudo quase-experimental / Demostración clínica prenatal para el manejo de la prevención de la ingurgitación de mama: estudio casi experimental / Prenatal clinical demonstration for the management of the breast engorgement prevention: quasi-experimental study

RESUMO Objetivo: investigar a efetividade da educação em saúde sobre amamentação no pré-natal para a adoção de medidas de prevenção do ingurgitamento mamário decorrente do aleitamento materno. Método: trata-se de um estudo quase-experimental com 136 participantes. No grupo experimental (n=91) foi realizada intervenção educativa com demonstração clínica sobre amamentação durante a gestação e reforço das orientações por telefone; o grupo-controle (n=45) recebeu as orientações habituais da unidade de saúde sem interferência da equipe de pesquisa. Para a análise dos dados foi realizada estatística descritiva inferencial, e risco relativo para associação das variáveis de interesse. Resultado: a adoção de medidas de manejo do ingurgitamento mamário foi superior no grupo experimental (p=0,026). A técnica adequada de amamentação foi prevalente entre as mulheres que receberam a intervenção (p=0,030), em especial na posição (RR: 1,39; IC 95%: 1,002-1,94) e pega (RR:20,03; IC 95%: 5,2-77,8). Além disso, o grupo experimental realizou a interrupção da mamada de forma adequada (p<0,001). Conclusão: a educação em saúde com utilização de demonstração clínica é efetiva no manejo do ingurgitamento mamário, na técnica adequada de amamentação e comportamentos de proteção ao aleitamento materno.

RESUMEN Objetivo: investigar la efectividad de la educación en salud sobre lactancia materna en la atención prenatal para la adopción de medidas para prevenir la ingurgitación de mama resultante de la lactancia materna. Método: se trata de un estudio casi-experimental con 136 participantes. En el grupo experimental (n = 91) se realizó una intervención educativa con demostración clínica sobre lactancia materna durante el embarazo y refuerzo de las guías telefónicas; el grupo control (n = 45) recibió las instrucciones habituales de la unidad de salud sin interferencia del equipo de investigación. Para el análisis de los datos se realizó estadística descriptiva inferencial y riesgo relativo para la asociación de las variables de interés. Resultado: la adopción de medidas para el manejo de la congestión mamaria fue superior en el grupo experimental (p = 0.026). La técnica de lactancia adecuada prevaleció entre las mujeres que recibieron la intervención (p = 0,030), especialmente en la posición (RR: 1,39; IC 95%: 1,002-1,94) y agarre (RR: 20,03; IC 95%: 5,2-77,8). Además, el grupo experimental realizó la interrupción de la lactancia de forma adecuada (p <0,001). Conclusión: la educación en salud con el uso de la demostración clínica es eficaz en el manejo de la congestión mamaria, en la técnica adecuada de lactancia materna y conductas protectoras frente a la lactancia materna.

ABSTRACT Objective: to investigate the effectiveness of health education on breastfeeding in prenatal care for the adoption of measures to prevent breast engorgement resulting from breastfeeding. Method: this is a quasi-experimental study with 136 participants. In the experimental group (n = 91) an educational intervention was carried out with clinical demonstration on breastfeeding during pregnancy and reinforcement of guidelines by telephone; the control group (n = 45) received the usual instructions from the Primary Health Care without interference from the research team. For the analysis of the data, inferential descriptive statistics and relative risk for the association of the variables of interest were performed. Result: the adoption of measures to manage breast engorgement was superior in the experimental group (p = 0.026). The adequate breastfeeding technique was prevalent among women who received the intervention (p = 0.030), especially in the position (RR: 1.39; 95% CI: 1.002-1.94) and latching on (RR: 20.03; 95% CI: 5.2-77.8). Also, the experimental group performed the interruption of breastfeeding appropriately (p <0.001). Conclusion: health education with the use of clinical demonstration is effective in the management of breast engorgement, in the appropriate technique of breastfeeding, and protective behaviors against breastfeeding.

Síndromes hipertensivas específicas da gestação provocam desconforto respiratório agudo em recém-nascidos / Hypertensive gestational syndromes cause acute respiratory distress in newborns

Objetivo: Associar as síndromes hipertensivas específicas da gestação (SHEG) com desconforto respiratório agudo em recém-nascidos (RN). Metodologia: Estudo transversal, prospectivo, composto por 130 puérperas com SHEG e 142 RN. Os dados foram coletados através de questionário entre junho e setembro de 2018. Foram utilizados os testes de qui-quadrado de Yates e Exato de Fisher. Resultados: O diagnóstico de SHEG mais prevalente foi pré-eclâmpsia (48,46%). Predominou RN prematuro (62,68%), que necessitou de cuidados intensivos neonatais (61,36%). O diagnóstico de pré-eclâmpsia associou-se a prematuridade (0.01744), baixo peso (0.009306), desconforto respiratório (<0.0000001) e uso de suporte ventilatório (<0.0000001), e de pré-eclâmpsia sobreposta associou-se com desconforto respiratório (0.0006261) e uso de suporte ventilatório (0.0006261). Conclusão: É importante identificar precocemente as SHEG e oferecer uma assistência de qualidade durante o processo gravídico para reduzir os desfechos neonatais desfavoráveis e a taxa de mortalidade infantil. (AU)

Objective: To associate the hypertensive gestational syndromes (SHEG) with acute respiratory distress in newborns (RN). Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional study of 130 puerperal women with SHEG and 142 newborns. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire between June and September 2018. It was used the Yates chi-square test and Fisher's exact test. Results: The most prevalent diagnosis of SHEG was preeclampsia (48,46%). Premature newborns were predominating (62,68%), who needed neonatal intensive care (61,36%). The diagnosis of preeclampsia was associated with prematurity (0.01744), low weight (0.009306), respiratory distress (<0.0000001) and use of ventilatory support (<0.0000001), and overlapping preeclampsia was associated with respiratory distress (0.0006261) and the use of ventilatory support (0.0006261). Conclusion: It is important to identify early SHEG and provide quality care during the pregnancy process to reduce unfavorable neonatal outcomes and the infant mortality rate. (AU)

Objetivo: Asociar los síndromes hipertensivos específicos del embarazo (SHEG) con la dificultad respiratoria aguda en recién nacidos (RN). Metodos: Estudio transversal, prospectivo, compuesto por 130 puérperas con SHEG y 142 recién nacidos. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de un cuestionario entre junio y septiembre de 2018. Se utilizó las pruebas de chi cuadrado de Yates y Exacto de Fisher. Resultados: El diagnóstico de SHEG más prevalente fue preeclampsia (48,46%). Predominó recién nacidos prematuro (62,68%), que necesitó de cuidados intensivos neonatales (61,36%). El diagnóstico de preeclampsia se asoció a la prematuridad (0.01744), bajo peso (0.009306), dificultad respiratoria (<0.0000001) y uso de soporte ventilatorio (<0.0000001), y el de preeclampsia superpuesta se asoció con dificultad respiratoria (0.0006261) y uso de soporte ventilatorio (0.0006261). Conclusión: Es importante identificar precozmente el SHEG y ofrecer una asistencia de calidad durante el proceso gravídico para reducir los resultados neonatales desfavorables y la tasa de mortalidad infantil. (AU)

Árvore da vida: projeto de impressão placentária em maternidades públicas estaduais do Centro-Oeste / Tree of life: placenta printing project in public maternities in the midwest state

Objetivo: relatar a experiência de residentes e enfermeiros obstétricos na implantação do projeto de impressão placentária em maternidades públicas do Estado de Goiás. Métodos: Trata-se de um relato de experiência acerca da realização de impressão placentária. A iniciativa ocorreu em Hospitais-Maternidades de Goiânia-GO. O projeto se iniciou em janeiro de 2019 e ficou vigente até março de 2020, devido à pandemia da Covid-19. O público-alvo consistiu em mulheres assistidas pela equipe de enfermagem obstétrica, sem exclusão de qualquer natureza. Resultados: As parturientes que receberam o carimbo da placenta expressaram face de surpresa e transmitiram sentimentos de gratidão, felicidade, empatia e sensibilidade. O momento do parto e nascimento é resgatado por meio de uma memória positiva, expressa, muitas vezes, pelo olhar direcionado ao recém-nascido. Ocorre o estreitamento do vínculo com a equipe de saúde, favorecendo uma comunicação facilitada, satisfação e confiança, além do estímulo profissional, aperfeiçoamento da técnica e promoção da humanização. Conclusão: O Carimbo da Placenta é um método de registro e de resgate do parto e nascimento que, somado às boas práticas, garantem não só a humanização na assistência, mas um vínculo afetivo e de segurança da paciente com a equipe de saúde. (AU)

Objective: To report the experience of residents and obstetric nurses in implementing the placenta printing project in public maternity hospitals in Goias State. Methods: This is an experience report about placenta printing. The initiative took place in Maternity Hospitals in Goiânia-GO. The project started in January 2019 and went on until March 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The target audience consisted of women assisted by the obstetric nursing team, without exclusion of any kind. Results: The parturients who received the placenta stamp were surprised and expressed feelings of gratitude, happiness, empathy and sensitivity. The childbirth moment is recovered through a positive memory, often expressed by looking at the newborn. Bonds are established with the health team, favoring open communication, satisfaction and trust, in addition to professional stimulation, technique improvement and promoting humanization. Conclusion: The Placenta Stamp is a method of registering and recovering labor and birth that, added to good practices, guarantee not only the humanization of assistance, but also the affective bond and safety feelings of the patient toward the health team. (AU)

Objetivo: Informar sobre la experiencia de residentes y enfermeras obstétricas en la implementación del proyecto de impresión placentaria en maternidades públicas en el Estado de Goiás. Métodos: Este es un informe de experiencia sobre la realización de la impresión de placenta. La iniciativa se pasó en los hospitales-maternidades de Goiânia-GO. El proyecto comenzó en enero de 2019 y siguió hasta marzo de 2020, debido a la pandemia de Covid-19. El público objetivo consistió en mujeres asistidas por el equipo de enfermería obstétrica, sin exclusión de ninguna naturaleza. Resultados: Las parturientas que recibieron el sello de placenta expresaron sorpresa y transmitieron sentimientos de gratitud, felicidad, empatía y sensibilidad. El momento del parto y el nacimiento se rescata a través de una memoria positiva, expresada, muchas veces, mirándose al recién nacido. Existe un estrechamiento del vínculo con el equipo de salud, lo que favorece a la comunicación, satisfacción y confianza, además de la estimulación profesional, la mejora de la técnica y la promoción de la humanización. Conclusión: El Sello de la Placenta es un método de registro y rescate del parto y del nacimiento que, sumado a las buenas prácticas, garantizan no solo la humanización de la asistencia, sino también el vínculo afectivo y de seguridad del paciente con el equipo de salud. (AU)

Cardiovascular profile after intravenous injection of Africanized bee venom in awake rats.

The manifestations caused by Africanized bee stings depend on the sensitivity of the victim and the toxicity of the venom. Previous studies in our laboratory have demonstrated cardiac changes and acute tubular necrosis (ATN) in the kidney of rats inoculated with Africanized bee venom (ABV). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the changes in mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) over a period of 24 h after intravenous injection of ABV in awake rats. A significant reduction in basal HR as well as in basal MAP occurred immediately after ABV injection in the experimental animals. HR was back to basal level 2 min after ABV injection and remained normal during the time course of the experiment, while MAP returned to basal level 10 min later and remained at this level for the next 5 h. However, MAP presented again a significant reduction by the 7th and 8th h and returned to the basal level by the 24th h. The fall in MAP may contribute to the pathogenesis of ATN observed. The fall in MAP probably is due to several factors, in addition to the cardiac changes already demonstrated, it is possible that the components of the venom themselves or even substances released in the organism play some role in vascular beds.

Fatores envolvidos na não realização dos exames de rastreamento para o câncer de mama / Factors involved in the non-performance of breast cancer screening tests

O objetivo foi analisar as evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre os fatores envolvidos na não realização dos exames de rastreamento para o câncer de mama. A coleta de dados foi realizada nas bases de dados LILACS, MEDLINE e Scopus. A estratégia de busca foi: (tw:("breast cancer screening")) AND (tw:("Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice")) AND (tw:(mammography)) OR (tw:(ultrasonography)) OR (tw:("clinical breast exam")). A amostra final constituiu-se de 10 artigos. Os fatores que demonstraram serem associados a não realização dos exames de rastreamento do câncer de mama foram: internos - medos, crenças/cultura, atitudes de vergonha/pudor, conhecimento sobre o câncer de mama e externos - serviços, profissionais de saúde, fatores sociopolíticos, organizacionais. Assim, estes fatores demonstram a necessidade de utilização do serviço de forma organizada e universal, com profissionais preparados a acolher e orientar as mulheres, proporcionando o enfrentamento de fatores que inviabilizam a realização do rastreamento do câncer de mama.

The objective ot this study was to analyze the evidence available in the literature on the factors involved in the non-performance of breast cancer screening tests. Data collection was performed in the LILACS, MEDLINE and Scopus databases. The search strategy was: (tw:("breast cancer screening")) AND (tw:("Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice")) AND (tw:(mammography)) OR (tw:(ultrasonography)) OR (tw:("clinical breast exam")). The final sample consisted of 10 articles. The factors that demonstrated to be associated with the non-performance of breast cancer screening tests were internal: fears, beliefs/culture, attitudes of shame/ embarrassment, knowledge about breast cancer; and external: health services, health professionals, sociopolitical factors, organizational factors. Thus, these factors demonstrate the need to use the service in an organized and universal way, with professionals prepared to welcome and guide women, coping with the factors that impede the performance of breast cancer screenings.

Fadiga em Mulheres com Câncer de Mama Submetidas à Radioterapia / Fatigue in Women with Breast Cancer Submitted to Radiotherapy / Fatiga en Mujeres con Cáncer de Mama Sujeto a Radioterapia

Introdução: A fadiga em mulheres com câncer de mama após a radioterapia é um dos efeitos colaterais mais debilitantes, sendo um sintoma subjetivo, multidimensional e multifatorial. Objetivo: Caracterizar a fadiga em pacientes com câncer de mama em radioterapia que realizam o tratamento no Serviço de Radioterapia de um hospital de referência em tratamento oncológico do Estado de Goiás. Método: Trata-se de um estudo longitudinal. A Escala de Fadiga de Piper - revisada foi utilizada para avaliação de fadiga no início (T1), meio (T2) e final (T3) da radioterapia. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 89 mulheres. A prevalência de fadiga em T1 foi de 26,9%. Houve aumento significativo da fadiga ao longo da radioterapia, sendo que, em T3, 50,8% das mulheres apresentavam fadiga. Houve predomínio da fadiga moderada em T2 e T3, e o aumento mais significativo da intensidade da fadiga foi verificado do momento T1 para T2. A dimensão afetiva da fadiga apresentou escore mais alto comparado às dimensões sensorial/psicológica. Conclusão: A presença e a intensidade da fadiga durante a radioterapia aumentaram significativamente, predominando a fadiga moderada na última semana do tratamento. A magnitude da fadiga exibiu escores mais altos na dimensão afetiva nas avaliações. Portanto, atenção maior à fadiga durante a radioterapia precisa ser dada pelos profissionais de saúde.

Introduction: Fatigue in women with breast cancer after radiotherapy is one of the most debilitating side effects, being a subjective, multidimensional, multifactorial symptom. Objective: To characterize fatigue in patients with breast cancer in radiotherapy who undergo treatment in the radiotherapy service of a reference hospital in cancer treatment in the State of Goiás. Method: This is a longitudinal study. The Piper Fatigue Scale - revised was used to evaluate fatigue at the beginning (T1), middle (T2) and final (T3) of the radiotherapy. Results: The sample consisted of 89 women. The prevalence of T1 fatigue was 26.9%. There was a significant increase in fatigue during radiotherapy, and in T3, 50.8% of the women presented fatigue. There was a predominance of moderate fatigue in T2 and T3, and the most significant increase in fatigue intensity was verified from T1 to T2. The affective dimension of fatigue presented a higher score compared to the sensorial/psychological dimensions. Conclusion: The presence and intensity of fatigue during radiotherapy increased significantly, with moderate fatigue predominating in the last week of treatment. The magnitude of fatigue exhibited higher scores in the affective dimension of the evaluations. Therefore, health professionals must focus more attention to fatigue during radiotherapy.

Introducción: La fatiga en mujeres con cáncer de mama después de la radioterapia es uno de los efectos colaterales más debilitantes, siendo un síntoma subjetivo, multidimensional, multifactorial. Objetivo: caracterizar la fatiga en pacientes con cáncer de mama en radioterapia que realizan el tratamiento en el servicio de radioterapia de un hospital de referencia en tratamiento oncológico del Estado de Goiás. Método: Se trata de un estudio longitudinal. La Escala de Fatiga de Piper - revisada fue utilizada para evaluación de fatiga al inicio (T1), medio (T2) y final (T3) de la radioterapia. Resultados: La muestra fue compuesta por 89 mujeres. La prevalencia de fatiga en T1 fue de 26,9%. Se observó un aumento significativo de la fatiga a lo largo de la radioterapia siendo que, en T3, el 50,8% de las mujeres presentaban fatiga. Se observó un predominio de la fatiga moderada en T2 y T3, y el aumento más significativo de la intensidad de la fatiga fue verificado del momento T1 para T2. La dimensión afectiva de la fatiga presentó una puntuación más alta en comparación con las dimensiones sensorial/psicológica. Conclusión: La presencia e intensidad de la fatiga durante la radioterapia aumentó significativamente, predominando la fatiga moderada en la última semana del tratamiento. La magnitud de la fatiga exhibió escores más altos en la dimensión afectiva en las evaluaciones. Por lo tanto, los profesionales de la salud deben prestar mayor atención a la fatiga durante la radioterapia.