Capacitación con aproximación al neuroaprendizaje de salud psicosocial en profesionales peruanos con seguro sanitario: estudio experimental / Training with a psychosocial health neurolearning approach in Peruvian professionals with health insurance: Experimental study

Introducción Los factores de riesgo psicosociales como determinantes de la salud en el trabajo pueden afectar tanto al bienestar físico como al bienestar psíquico del trabajador. En los sistemas de formación que incluyen contenidos cognitivo-preventivos, funcionan mejor cuando la construcción del conocimiento está basada en el neuroaprendizaje. El objetivo del estudio fue comparar el grado de procesamiento de contenidos con inserción de frases disuasivas (grupo A) versus inserción de frases persuasivas (grupo B), como efecto de una capacitación con aproximación al neuroaprendizaje de la salud psicosocial en el trabajo de un grupo de profesionales con seguro sanitario de la Amazonía peruana. Métodos Diseño experimental con pre/posprueba, que incluyó dos grupos experimentales más un grupo de control: n = 48 sujetos en total, 16 por cada grupo, con edades entre 22 y 36 años. La capacitación se desarrolló entre diciembre de 2018 y enero de 2019 con una duración de 18 horas, espaciadas en seis semanas. Para la recogida de datos se utilizó un registro previamente validado por cinco expertos. Resultados La distribución de datos en los grupos fue adecuada tanto en preprueba como en posprueba, excepto en posprueba del grupo B (p = 0,002). En el grupo control los resultados del procesamiento de contenidos, tanto preprueba como en posprueba, se mantuvieron similares (p = 0,667). El procesamiento de contenidos sobre salud psicosocial en el trabajo en posprueba fue significativamente diferente entre los grupos de intervención y el grupo control (p = 0,001), distinguiéndose el procesamiento de contenidos con inserción de frases disuasivas. Conclusiones Los resultados indican que la capacitación con aproximación al neuroaprendizaje, puede mejorar el procesamiento de contenidos con inserción de frases disuasivas para el cumplimiento de normativas orientadas a promover la salud psicosocial en el trabajo.

Introduction Psychosocial risk factors as determinants of health at work can affect both the physical and psychological well-being of the worker. Training systems that include cognitive-preventive content work best when knowledge construction is based on neurolearning. The purpose of this study was to compare the degree of content processing with the insertion of deterrent (group A) versus persuasive sentences (group B) as an effect of a training with a neurolearning approach to psychosocial health in the work of a group of professionals with health insurance in the Peruvian Amazon. Methods Experimental design with pre-/post-test, including two experimental groups plus a control group, n = 48 subjects in total and 16 per group, aged 22-36 years. The training took place between December 2018 and January 2019 with a duration of 18 hours spaced over six weeks. A register previously validated by five experts was used for data collection. Results The distribution of data in the groups was adequate in both pre-test and post-test, except in post-test in group "B" (p = 0.002). In the control group, the results of content processing in both pre-test and post-test remained similar (p = 0.667). The processing of psychosocial occupational health content in the post-test was significantly different between the intervention and control groups (p = 0.001), distinguishing the processing of content with the insertion of deterrent phrases. Conclusions The results indicate that training with a neurolearning approach can improve the processing of content with the insertion of deterrent phrases for compliance with regulations aimed at promoting psychosocial health at work.

A qualitative exploration on the role of occupational therapy in mental health and psychosocial support for students in the university setting in the Philippines

Background@#Occupational therapy (OT) can be part of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in the university setting. Numerous studies worldwide have highlighted the negative impact of COVID-19 on mental health due to isolation and restrictions. In the Philippines, these issues were exacerbated among students, whose abrupt shift to remote learning negatively affected their mental well-being. As universities reopened, there is an opportunity for OT to support students' mental health. @*Objectives@#This study presents the findings of an online group discussion and an online forum that explored the role of OT in MHPSS in the Philippine university setting. Moreover, this study aimed to (1) describe the perceptions of Filipino OT practitioners (OTPs) on their role in the university setting, and (2) describe thoughts of Filipino OTPs on being part of MHPSS services. @*Method@#Using a qualitative exploratory design, data was gathered through an online discussion and an online forum. Thirty-five Filipino OTPs with a background in mental health practice served as the participants. Data was analysed using constant comparison.@*Results@#Analyses of data generated four themes: (1) awareness of the importance of MHPSS as student support, (2) mental health and occupation-focused support in the education setting, (3) role of OT in MHPSS, and (4) potential for interprofessional services. @*Conclusion@#Need for OT in MHPSS is justified by rising issues in anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress that can be addressed using an occupation-focused approach. OTPs can provide non-specialized services like PFA, or specialized individual or group-based interventions. However, OTPs think that they need to know more about MHPSS to contribute across all levels of MHPSS.

Occupational complexity of paid work and housework, and its impact on the cognitive performance in community dwelling older adults, preliminary results / Complexidade ocupacional do trabalho remunerado e o trabalho doméstico e seu impacto no desempenho cognitivo de idosos residentes na comunidade, resultados preliminares

ABSTRACT Work and activity could be an important source of cognitive enrichment. Activities that are more challenging concerning the cognitive functions that are put into practice are associated with lower risk of cognitive decline in old age. Objective: The present study aimed to assess the impact of occupational complexity and household tasks in three cognitive domains (verbal episodic memory, language, and executive functions) in older adults residing within the community. Methods: A trail analysis was executed, using the structural equations procedure in 120 participants assessed with main lifetime occupational activity and household tasks questionnaire, as well as a neuropsychological assessment battery for memory, language, and executive functions. Results: The regression weights analysis indicated that complexity in household chores showed moderate effects on executive functions (β=0.19; p=0.027) and that occupational complexity of paid work showed effects on memory (β=0.26; p=0.008), language (β=0.38; p<0.001), and executive functions (β=0.55; p<0.001). Conclusion: Paid work promotes cognitive reserve, contrary to household activities which seem to have a moderate impact on cognition. Differences in activity complexity not only impact people´s economic and social status and possibilities but can also determine different courses of aging and cognitive risk.

RESUMO Trabalho e atividade podem ser importantes fontes de enriquecimento cognitivo. Atividades que são mais desafiadoras quanto às funções cognitivas postas em prática se associam a menor risco de declínio cognitivo em idade avançada. Objetivo: O objetivo do presente estudo é avaliar o impacto da complexidade ocupacional e das tarefas domésticas em três domínio cognitivos (memória episódica verbal, linguagem e funções executivas) em idosos residentes na comunidade. Métodos: Foi realizada uma análise de trilha com o uso de procedimento de equações estruturais em 120 participantes, avaliados por meio de: questionário das principais atividades ocupacionais e tarefas domésticas da vida, bem como bateria de avaliação neuropsicológica para memória, linguagem e funções executivas. Resultados: A análise dos pesos de regressou mostrou que a complexidade nas tarefas domésticas apresenta efeitos moderados nas funções executivas (β=0,19; p=0,027) e que a complexidade ocupacional do trabalho remunerado teve efeitos sobre a memória (β=0,26; p=0,008), linguagem (β=0,38; p<0,001) e funções executivas (β=0,55; p<0,001). Conclusão: O trabalho remunerado promove a reserva cognitiva, em contraste com as atividades domésticas, que parecem ter impacto moderado na cognição. As diferenças na complexidade das atividades não apenas impactam o status econômico e social e as possibilidades das pessoas, mas também podem determinar diferentes cursos de envelhecimento e risco cognitivo.

Risk Perceptions Regarding COVID-19 and Compliance with Protective Measures of Midwifery and Nursing Senior Students / Percepções de Risco Relacionadas à COVID-19 e Cumprimento de Medidas de Proteção de Estudantes Séniores de Obstetrícia e Enfermagem / Percepciones de Riesgo con respecto a COVID-19 y Cumplimiento de Medidas de Protección en Estudiantes Seniors de Obstetricia y Enfermería

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aims to examine the risk perceptions of midwifery and nursing senior students regarding COVID-19 and compliance with vaccination and protective measures. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted in two academic years on senior midwifery and nursing students (n = 358). In the present study, the descriptive characteristics of the students and the COVID-19 risk perception scale were used. Results: The students' COVID-19 Risk Perception Scale scores were at a moderate level and a similar level in both years of this study. More than 80% of the students were fully vaccinated, and the family history of COVID-19 was positive in approximately half of them. In the second year of the pandemic, they paid less attention to social distance and avoidance of being indoors. Conclusion: Although the COVID-19 risk perceptions of future health professional students remained at a similar level during the examined period, it was found that in the second year of the pandemic, they started to get used to the process and paid less attention to social protective measures.

RESUMO Objetivo: Este estudo tem como objetivo examinar as percepções de risco de estudantes sêniores de obstetrícia e enfermagem em relação à COVID-19 e o cumprimento das medidas de vacinação e proteção. Método: Este estudo transversal foi realizado ao longo de dois anos acadêmicos com estudantes sêniores de obstetrícia e enfermagem (n = 358). No presente estudo, foram utilizadas as características descritivas dos estudantes e a escala de percepção de risco da COVID-19. Resultados: As pontuações dos estudantes na Escala de Percepção de Risco da COVID-19 situaram-se num nível moderado e semelhante em ambos os anos do estudo. Mais de 80% dos estudantes estavam totalmente vacinados, e aproximadamente metade deles tinha histórico familiar de COVID-19. No segundo ano da pandemia, prestaram menos atenção ao distanciamento social e aos hábitos de evitar permanência em espaços fechados. Conclusão: Embora as percepções de risco da COVID-19 dos futuros profissionais de saúde tenham permanecido em níveis semelhantes durante o período examinado, verificou-se que, no segundo ano da pandemia, começaram a acostumar-se com o processo e prestaram menos atenção às medidas de proteção social.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Este estudio tiene como objetivo examinar las percepciones de riesgo de los estudiantes seniors de obstetricia y enfermería con respecto a COVID-19 y su cumplimiento con la vacunación y las medidas de protección. Método: Este estudio transversal se llevó a cabo en dos años académicos con estudiantes seniors de obstetricia y enfermería (n = 358). En el presente estudio, se utilizaron las características descriptivas de los estudiantes y la escala de percepción de riesgo de COVID-19. Resultados: Las puntuaciones en la Escala de Percepción de Riesgo de COVID-19 de los estudiantes estaban en un nivel moderado y similar en ambos años de este estudio. Más del 80% de los estudiantes estaban completamente vacunados y la historia familiar de COVID-19 fue positiva en aproximadamente la mitad de ellos. En el segundo año de la pandemia, prestaron menos atención a la distancia social y a evitar estar en interiores. Conclusión: Aunque las percepciones de riesgo de COVID-19 de los futuros profesionales de la salud se mantuvieron en un nivel similar durante el período examinado, se encontró que en el segundo año de la pandemia, empezaron a acostumbrarse al proceso y prestaron menos atención a las medidas de protección social.

Factors Affecting Clinical Performance among Pakistani Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Objective: To identify the factors affecting clinical performance among dental students and to help addressing these problems. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study in which students of third and final year of dentistry participated. Data was collected from June 2022 till September 2022. Data was collected from the third and final year dental students of both public and private dental colleges within the Pakistan using a purposive sampling technique. Results: A total of 372 dental students participated in this study. Thirty eight (31.9%) students belonged to third year while 81 (68.1%) were final year students from government college. For the private dental college, 121 (47.8%) were third year students while 132 (52.2%) were final year students. Majority of the participants were males from both the colleges. 42.9% of government dental students and 26.5% of private dental students agreed on well-preparedness of clinical instructors. 5.5% from private and 21.0% from government dental colleges agreed that adequate personal protective equipment were present in clinical departments. Conclusion: From this study, it is concluded that there should be focus more focus on the factors to enhance clinical skills, supervision of students in clinical practice to help addressing the problems faced during learning and performance in a clinical environment, to produce self-confident, motivated, knowledgeable, skillful and a professional dental graduates.

Influence of self-efficiency beliefs on the health and well-being of university students in COVID-19 / Influencia de las creencias de autoeficiencia en la salud y el bienestar de los estudiantes universitarios en COVID-19 / Influência das crenças de autoeficácia na saúde e bem-estar de estudantes universitários na COVID-19

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze general self-efficacy beliefs in university students during the COVID-19 pandemic and their correlation with psychological well-being and anxiety and depressive symptoms. Method: Cross-sectional study, carried out with nursing, medicine and psychology students from a higher education institution in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The sample consisted of 329 students and data collection took place through a questionnaire and scales, from August to December 2020. Mann-Whitney test and Spearman's correlation coefficient were used for analysis of the variables. Results: Participants' self-efficacy was median (34.3±7.5). Higher self-efficacy scores were correlated with better psychological well-being (p<0.001; r= -0.582) and absence of anxiety (p<0.001) and depressive (p<0.001) symptoms. Conclusion: High self-efficacy beliefs were associated with better mental health outcomes. Strengthening self-efficacy in universities can help improve students' health behaviors and prevent mental illness.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar las creencias generales de autoeficacia en estudiantes universitarios durante la pandemia de COVID-19 y su correlación con el bienestar psicológico y la sintomatología ansiosa y depresiva. Método: Estudio transversal, realizado con estudiantes de enfermería, medicina y psicología de una institución de enseñanza superior del estado de São Paulo, Brasil. La muestra estuvo conformada por 329 estudiantes y la recolección de datos se realizó a través de cuestionario y escalas, de agosto a diciembre de 2020. Para el análisis de las variables se utilizó la prueba de Mann-Whitney y el coeficiente de correlación de Spearman. Resultados: La autoeficacia de los participantes fue mediana (34,3±7,5). Las puntuaciones más altas de autoeficacia se correlacionaron con un mejor bienestar psicológico (p<0,001; r= -0,582) y ausencia de síntomas de ansiedad (p<0,001) y depresivos (p<0,001). Conclusión: Las creencias de alta autoeficacia se asociaron con mejores resultados de salud mental. Fortalecer la autoeficacia en las universidades puede ayudar a mejorar los comportamientos de salud de los estudiantes y prevenir enfermedades mentales.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar as crenças de autoeficácia geral em universitários, durante a pandemia da covid-19 e sua correlação com bem-estar psicológico e sintomas ansiosos e depressivos. Método: Estudo transversal, desenvolvido com estudantes de enfermagem, medicina e psicologia de instituição de ensino superior do estado de São Paulo, Brasil. A amostra foi de 329 estudantes e a coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de questionário e escalas, de agosto a dezembro de 2020.Utilizaram-se o teste Mann-Whitney e coeficiente de correlação de Spearman para análise das variáveis. Resultados: A autoeficácia dos participantes foi mediana (34,3±7,5). Maiores escores de autoeficácia foram correlacionados a melhor estado de bem-estar psicológico (p<0,001; r= -0,582) e ausência de sintomas ansiosos (p<0,001) e depressivos (p<0,001). Conclusão: Crenças elevadas de autoeficácia foram associadas a melhores desfechos em saúde mental. O fortalecimento da autoeficácia nas universidades pode ajudar a melhorar os comportamentos de saúde dos estudantes e prevenir doenças mentais.

Representaciones sociales de bioética en epidemiólogos en formación

Introducción: La formación en bioética de los epidemiólogos repercute favorablemente en la salud de las comunidades, contribuye a la toma de decisiones éticas y ayuda a promover resultados sanitarios equitativos para todas las poblaciones. Objetivo: Identificar las representaciones sociales (RS) de bioética en estudiantes de la Especialización en Epidemiología de una universidad en Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia. Método: Estudio cualitativo desde el enfoque teórico de la antropología cognitiva mediante el análisis procesual, prototípico y estructural de las representaciones sociales, a través de las técnicas asociativas de listado libre y cuestionario de comparación de pares, para consolidar el contenido, la organización y representación gráfica de las RS de 17 estudiantes de especialización en Epidemiología. Resultados: Para los participantes, las RS sobre bioética gira en torno a la ética por la vida y respeto por los derechos humanos en su núcleo central, los aspectos que establecen los elementos periféricos de la representación se constituyen en principios, moral, equidad, respeto y normas. Discusión: Los resultados aquí presentados se discuten a la luz de los avances conceptuales de la ética aplicada, la bioética principialista y la bioética global, en perspectiva de derechos por el respeto a la vida. Conclusiones: las RS de bioética en los epidemiólogos en formación es comprendida de manera amplia como una rama de la ética desde una perspectiva de derechos y de respeto a la vida.

Introduction: Bioethics education for epidemiologists has a favorable impact on the health of communities, contributes to ethical decision making and helps promote equitable health outcomes for all populations. Objective: To identify the social representations (SR) of bioethics in students of the epidemiology specialization of a university in Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia. Method: qualitative study from the theoretical approach of cognitive anthropology by means of processual, prototypical and structural analysis of Social Representations through the associative techniques of free listing and peer comparison questionnaire, to consolidate the content, organization and graphic representation of the SRs of 17 students of the specialization in epidemiology. Results: For the participants, SR on Bioethics revolves around ethics for life and respect for human rights in its central core; the aspects that establish the peripheral elements of the representation are constituted by principles, morals, equity, respect and norms. Discussion: The results presented here are discussed in the light of conceptual advances in applied ethics, principlist bioethics and global bioethics in the perspective of rights for the respect of life. Conclusions: SR of bioethics in epidemiologists in training is broadly understood as a branch of ethics from a perspective of rights and respect for life.

Síntomas de depresión, ansiedad y estrés en estudiantes del área de la salud e impacto en la calidad de vida / Symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in health students and impact on quality of life / Sintomas de depressão, ansiedade e estresse em estudantes da saúde e impacto na qualidade de vida

Objetivo: evaluar la asociación entre la calidad de vida y la presencia de síntomas de depresión, ansiedad y estrés en estudiantes universitarios del área de la salud. Método: estudio transversal que incluyó a 321 estudiantes de carreras del área de la salud. La calidad de vida se midió mediante la escala de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, versión abreviada, en los dominios físico, psicológico, relaciones sociales y ambiente, y los síntomas se evaluaron por la escala de depresión, ansiedad y estrés. Se realizó un análisis multivariante por medio de regresión lineal robusta para evaluar la asociación entre la calidad de vida y los síntomas presentados. Resultados: se observó una asociación negativa entre la calidad de vida y los síntomas de depresión en todos los dominios, mientras que los síntomas de ansiedad tuvieron una asociación negativa en el dominio ambiente, y los síntomas de estrés tuvieron una asociación negativa en el dominio psicológico. La gravedad de los síntomas se asoció desfavorablemente con la calidad de vida, es decir, cuanto mayor la gravedad de los síntomas, menores las puntuaciones medias en todos los dominios. Conclusión: los síntomas de depresión, ansiedad y estrés fueron prevalentes e impactaron negativamente en la calidad de vida de los estudiantes, especialmente en presencia de síntomas depresivos. Las puntuaciones disminuidas se asociaron significativamente con la gravedad de los síntomas.

Objective: to evaluate the association between quality of life and presence of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in college students in the health area. Method: cross-sectional study that included 321 students from undergraduate courses in the health area. Quality of life was measured using the World Health Organization scale, abbreviated version, in the physical, psychological, social relations and environment domains, and symptoms were assessed by the depression, anxiety and stress scale. Multivariate analysis was performed using robust linear regression to evaluate the association between quality of life and symptoms. Results: a negative association was observed between the quality of life and depression symptoms in all domains, while anxiety symptoms showed a negative association in the environment domain, and stress symptoms had a negative association in the psychological domain. Symptom severity was unfavorably associated with quality of life, that is, the greater the symptom severity, the lower the mean scores in all domains. Conclusion: symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress were prevalent and had a negative impact on students' quality of life, especially in the presence of depressive symptoms. The decrease in scores was significantly associated with the severity of symptoms.

Objetivo: avaliar a associação entre qualidade de vida e presença de sintomas de depressão, ansiedade e estresse em estudantes universitários da área da saúde. Método: estudo transversal que incluiu 321 estudantes de cursos de graduação da área da saúde. A qualidade de vida foi mensurada por meio da escala da Organização Mundial da Saúde, versão abreviada, nos domínios físico, psicológico, relações sociais e meio ambiente, e os sintomas avaliados pela escala de depressão, ansiedade e estresse. Foi realizada análise multivariada utilizando regressão linear robusta para avaliar a associação entre qualidade de vida e sintomas apresentados. Resultados: observou- se associação negativa entre qualidade de vida e sintomas de depressão em todos os domínios, enquanto os sintomas de ansiedade apresentaram associação negativa no domínio meio ambiente, e os sintomas de estresse tiveram associação negativa no domínio psicológico. A gravidade dos sintomas associou-se de forma desfavorável com a qualidade de vida, ou seja, quanto maior a gravidade dos sintomas, menor a média dos escores em todos os domínios. Conclusão: sintomas de depressão, ansiedade e estresse mostraram-se prevalentes e com impacto negativo na qualidade de vida dos estudantes, principalmente na presença de sintomas depressivos. A diminuição dos escores foi significativamente associada à gravidade dos sintomas.

Actitudes hacia el aborto deseado en estudiantes de ciencias de la salud chilenos / Attitudes towards wanted abortion among Chilean health sciences students

Introducción: La interrupción del embarazo mediando principalmente la voluntad de la mujer, es decir, cuando una mujer desea abortar para terminar su embarazo por cualquier razón, es un procedimiento controversial. Las actitudes individuales de los profesionales de la salud hacia este procedimiento influirían sobre la aceptación o el rechazo de realizarlo y, por ende, afectarían su acceso en el sistema de salud. Objetivo: Relacionar actitudes hacia la interrupción del embarazo con características sociodemográficas y académicas de estudiantes chilenos de enfermería, medicina y obstetricia y puericultura. Método: Estudio cuantitativo con diseño observacional, transversal y descriptivo. Reclutamos estudiantes universitarios con un muestreo no probabilístico. Recolectamos datos mediante cuestionarios virtuales autoadministrados. Preguntamos por la intención de realizar o asistir un aborto médico o quirúrgico frente a 15 escenarios distintos y creamos un índice con estas respuestas. Calculamos estadísticas descriptivas básicas y creamos modelos de regresión lineal. Consideramos significancia estadística si p < 0,05. Resultados: Participaron 229, 306 y 233 estudiantes de enfermería, medicina y obstetricia y puericultura, respectivamente (en total, 768). En el modelo de regresión lineal múltiple, declararse cristiano (β = −0,248) y afirmar que la religión es muy o totalmente importante en la vida (β = −0,269) se asociaron más fuertemente y de manera inversa y significativa con el índice de intención de realizar o asistir un aborto médico o quirúrgico. Conclusiones: La religión es un factor que influiría decisivamente sobre las actitudes hacia la interrupción del embarazo. Los escenarios más positivamente valorados podrían explicarse considerando que las leyes reflejarían los valores predominantes de una sociedad.

Introduction: Termination of pregnancy mediated primarily by the womans will, i.e., when a woman wishes to have an abortion to terminate her pregnancy for any reason, is a controversial procedure. The individual attitudes of health professionals towards this procedure would affect the degree of acceptance or rejection of performing this procedure and, therefore, would affect its accessibility in the health system. Objective: To relate attitudes towards abortion with sociodemographic and academic characteristics of Chilean nursing, medicine and midwifery students. Method: Quantitative study with observational, cross-sectional and descriptive design. We recruited university students with non-probabilistic sampling. We collected data through self-administered virtual questionnaires. We asked about the intention to perform an abortion in 15 different scenarios and created an index with these responses. We calculated basic descriptive statistics and created linear regression models. We considered statistical significance if p < 0.05. Results: 229, 306 and 233 students from nursing, medicine and midwifery participated, respectively (total: 768). In the multiple linear regression model, declaring oneself a Christian (β = −0.248) and stating that religion is very or totally important in life (β = −0.269) were inversely and significantly associated with the index of intention to perform an abortion. Conclusions: Religion is a factor that would decisively influence attitudes toward termination of pregnancy. The more positively valued scenarios could be explained by considering that laws would reflect the predominant values of a society.

Desarrollo de la Competencia Intercultural desde la formación de pregrado en la educación médica superior

La necesidad de desarrollar competencias interculturales no solo es un imperativo ético, en términos del respeto y comprensión de aquellas culturas diferentes, sino también un requisito técnico. Un profesional que pueda vincularse exitosamente con personas de diversas culturas probablemente logrará una interacción efectiva con usuarios y comunidades, un mayor nivel de confianza, que se traducirá en una mayor satisfacción con el cuidado y mejor adherencia terapéutica. En el presente artículo se analiza desde el punto de vista teórico la incorporación de la competencia intercultural en los currículos de las carreras de la salud. Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica de artículos y documentos relacionados con la competencia intercultural en la educación superior en bases de datos Pubmed y Scielo, y en páginas web de organizaciones ligadas con la temática de enseñanza y aprendizaje en educación superior, cultura y diversidad.

The need to develop intercultural competences is not only an ethical imperative, in terms of respect and understanding of those different cultures, but also a technical requirement. A professional who can successfully connect with people from diverse cultures will probably achieve effective interaction with users and communities, a higher level of trust, which will translate into greater satisfaction with care and better therapeutic adherence. This article analyzes from a theoretical point of view the incorporation of intercultural competence in the curricula of health careers. A bibliographic review of articles and documents related to intercultural competence in higher education was carried out in Pubmed and Scielo databases, and in web pages of organizations linked to the subject of teaching and learning in higher education, culture and diversity.

Identifying Pre-hypertensives in the Community: At Risk Approach for Prevention of Hypertension

Introduction: Pre-hypertension is a borderline health state of increased blood pressure (BP) that falls short of the measurable parameters at which surveillance and/or therapy would be required. The approach of identifying people “At Risk” of developing hypertension can be more cost-effective and feasible for applying lifestyle interventions. Objectives: The objective of the present study is to find the prevalence of pre-hypertensives and associated bio-socio-demographic factors Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1946 participants aged 19 years and more in the Doiwala block of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Multistage sampling was used to arrive at desired sample size. A pre-validated, structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire included information on the socio-demographic profile (age, sex, education etc.), awareness about hypertension and its associated risk factors. Statistical Analysis: The chi-square test was used to compare proportions and draw inferences. Results: 958 (49.2%) study participants out of a total 1946 were found to be pre-hypertensives. A statistically significant association was found between pre-hypertension and factors such as male gender, age, education, occupation and waist-hip ratio. (p<0.05) Conclusion: It is recommended that identification on the pre-hypertensive group and subjecting them to lifestyle modification could be a fruitful strategy for preventing them from becoming hypertensive.

Hermenéutica del burnout: una tematización bioética a la luz de la condición humana

Propósito/Contexto. El síndrome de burnout como enfermedad trasciende lo laboral y abarca también factores sociales, históricos e individuales. El propósito de este artículo es tematizar el burnout como un asunto bioético que puede ser analizado a través de la condición humana descrita por Hannah Arendt; parte de esta tematización implica el develamiento de tensiones que convergen tanto el plano conceptual como en el ámbito práctico de la evolución y el diagnóstico de la enfermedad. Metodología/Enfoque. La propuesta metodológica se sustenta en dos momentos: en primer lugar, se toman herramientas de la fenomenología hermenéutica para analizar la traducción y la definición del burnout, esbozando repercusiones teóricas y prácticas de ello. En segundo lugar, se hace una lectura a través de los conceptos labor, trabajo y acción de Hannah Arendt y algunos aportes teóricos de Ricardo Maliandi de la ética como tematización del ethos, según lo cual, se propone entonces una tematización bioética del burnout a la luz de la condición humana y los niveles de reflexión ética. Resultados/Hallazgos. Los resultados presentan la conflictividad de la traducción y la definición actual del burnout, así como lo contradictorio que puede ser manejar el estrés en un mercado laboral que requiere de personas con competencias de trabajo bajo presión, sin fracasar en el intento al enfermarse por ello. Discusión/Conclusiones/Contribuciones. Una tematización bioética del burnout es más que necesaria para exponer traducciones y definiciones problemáticamente anestésicas, pero también para develar fenómenos de normalización de discursos y prácticas de trabajo bajo presión que pueden conllevar a la consecuencia de reducir, fáctica y teóricamente, la vita activa a solo la labor por la mera supervivencia y este esfuerzo por sobrevivir puede atentar contra la supervivencia misma.

Purpose/Background: Burnout syndrome as a disease, transcends the occupational, it also encompasses social, historical and individual factors. The purpose of this article is to thematize burnout as a bioethical issue that can be analyzed through the human condition described by Hannah Arendt; part of this thematization involves the unveiling of tensions that converge both conceptually and in the practical field of the evolution and diagnosis of the disease. Methodology/Approach: The methodological proposal is based on two moments, firstly, tools from hermeneutic phenomenology are used to analyze the translation and definition of burnout outlining its theoretical and practical repercussions. Secondly, a reading is made through Hannah Arendt's concepts of work and action and some of Ricardo Maliandi's theoretical contributions of ethics as a thematization of ethos, a bioethical thematization of burnout is then proposed in the light of the human condition and the levels of ethical reflection. Results/Findings: the results show the conflicting nature of the translation and the current definition of burnout, as well as the contradictory nature of managing stress in a labor market that requires people with the competences to work under pressure, without failing in the attempt to become ill as a result. Discussion/Conclusions/Contributions: A bioethical thematization of burnout is more than necessary, to expose problematically anesthetic translations and definitions; but also to unveil phenomena of normalization of discourses and practices of work under pressure, which can lead to the consequence of reducing, factually and theoretically, the active life to mere survival work, and this effort to survive can threaten survival itself.

Objetivo/Contexto: A síndrome de burnout, como doença, transcende o aspecto ocupacional, englobando também fatores sociais, históricos e individuais. O objetivo deste artigo é tematizar o burnout como uma questão bioética que pode ser analisada por meio da condição humana descrita por Hannah Arendt; parte dessa tematização envolve o desvelamento de tensões que convergem tanto conceitualmente quanto no campo prático da evolução e do diagnóstico da doença. Metodologia/Abordagem: A proposta metodológica baseia-se em dois momentos: em primeiro lugar, utilizam-se ferramentas da fenomenologia hermenêutica para analisar a tradução e a definição de burnout, delineando suas repercussões teóricas e práticas. Em segundo lugar, faz-se uma leitura dos conceitos de trabalho e ação de Hannah Arendt e de algumas contribuições teóricas de Ricardo Maliandi sobre a ética como tematização do ethos, propondo-se, então, uma tematização bioética do burnout à luz da condição humana e dos níveis de reflexão ética. Resultados/Descobertas: os resultados mostram a natureza conflitante da tradução e da definição atual de burnout, bem como a natureza contraditória do gerenciamento do estresse em um mercado de trabalho que exige pessoas com competências para trabalhar sob pressão, sem falhar na tentativa de adoecer em decorrência disso. Discussão/Conclusões/Contribuições: Uma tematização bioética do burnout é mais do que necessária, para expor traduções e definições problematicamente anestésicas; mas também para revelar fenômenos de normalização de discursos e práticas de trabalho sob pressão, que podem levar à consequência de reduzir, factual e teoricamente, a vida ativa a mero trabalho de sobrevivência, e esse esforço para sobreviver pode ameaçar a própria sobrevivência.

Clinical simulation in health education: a systematic review / La simulación clínica en la enseñanza sanitaria: una revisión sistemática / Simulação clínica na educação em saúde: uma revisão sistemática

Objective. To summarize the most recent scientific evidence on the usefulness and implementation of simulation training programs for health science students. Methods. A search and systematic review were conducted of the literature through the use of the PRISMA guidelines using the terms MESH Simulation AND healthcare AND Professional Training, including 42 articles. Results. The bibliometric analysis revealed that most of the studies were local in nature, that is, conducted in a single center, or in a few centers in the same region, from the English-speaking world, and using a mixed methodology with pre/post-test measurements. As for the educational aspects, most of the studies were conducted at universities or in the area of continuous education, used multidisciplinary teams as the student target, and used role-playing games as the simulation method. Also, these programs were especially successful in the acquisition of competencies, such as teamwork, communication, and trust. Conclusion. Clinical simulation is a teaching methodology implemented in the last twenty years, mainly in English-speaking countries; it utilizes techniques for its execution and assessment that have been validated in contrasted in many scientific studies, and lastly, it was also observed that it is useful for providing training on general competencies for multidisciplinary groups.

Objetivo. Resumir la evidencia científica más reciente sobre la utilidad e implementación de programas de formación mediante simulación en estudiantes de ciencias de la salud. Métodos. Se ha desarrollado una búsqueda y revisión sistemática de la literatura mediante la guía PRISMA empleando los términos MESH Simulation AND healthcare AND Professional Training, incluyéndose 42 artículos. Resultados. El análisis bibliométrico reveló que la mayoría de estudios eran de ámbito local, es decir, desarrollados en un único centro o en unos pocos centros de una misma localidad, procedentes del mundo anglosajón, y utilizaban una metodología mixta con pre/post-test. En cuanto a los aspectos educativos, la mayoría de estudios se desarrollaron a nivel universitario o en el ámbito de la formación continua, tuvieron como alumnado objetivo equipos multidisciplinares y utilizaron el juego de rol como método de simulación. Además, estos programas fueron especialmente exitosos en la adquisición de competencias como el trabajo en equipo, la comunicación y la confianza. Conclusión. La simulación clínica es una metodología docente que se ha ido implantando progresivamente durante las últimas dos décadas, mayoritariamente en países anglosajones, que utiliza técnicas para su ejecución y evaluación validadas y contrastadas en múltiples estudios científicos, y que resulta útil para el entrenamiento de competencias genéricas y equipos multidisciplinares.

Objetivo. Resumir as evidências científicas mais recentes sobre a utilidade e implementação de programas de treinamento de simulação em estudantes de ciências da saúde. Métodos. Uma busca sistemática e revisão da literatura foi realizada usando o guia PRISMA usando os termos MESH Simulation AND Healthcare AND Professional Training, incluindo 42 artigos. Resultados. A análise bibliométrica revelou que a maioria dos estudos foram locais, ou seja, desenvolvidos num único centro ou em alguns centros de uma mesma cidade, do mundo anglo-saxão, e utilizaram uma metodologia mista com pré/pós- teste. Quanto aos aspectos educacionais, a maioria dos estudos foi realizada no nível universitário ou no campo da formação contínua, os alunos-alvo eram equipes multidisciplinares e usaram a dramatização como método de simulação. Além disso, esses programas foram especialmente bem-sucedidos na aquisição de habilidades como trabalho em equipe, comunicação e confiança. Conclusão. A simulação clínica é uma metodologia de ensino que tem vindo a ser progressivamente implementada ao longo das duas últimas décadas, maioritariamente em países anglo-saxões, que utiliza técnicas para a sua execução e avaliação validadas e contrastadas em múltiplos estudos científicos, e que é útil para o treino de competências genéricas. equipes multidisciplinares.

Oficina culinária como estratégia didático-pedagógica interdisciplinar na formação do nutricionista / Culinary workshop as an interdisciplinary didactic-pedagogic strategy in the training of nutritionists

Os objetivos deste estudo foram relatar a experiência da utilização de oficinas culinárias como estratégia didático-pedagógica na disciplina de educação nutricional, e analisar as percepções dos estudantes quanto à interdisciplinaridade e aplicabilidade na atuação profissional, pela análise de conteúdo temática. Este é um relato de experiência da utilização de oficinas culinárias durante a disciplina de Educação Nutricional no curso de nutrição de uma universidade pública. Foram quantificados os tipos de receitas selecionadas e seus respectivos princípios dietéticos e/ou dietoterápicos. Identificamos que 80% das receitas selecionadas priorizavam o conteúdo de nutrientes dos ingredientes como princípio dietético/dietoterápico e somente 20% consideraram aspectos sensoriais e culturais. Na análise qualitativa, foram identificados três eixos temáticos: (1) O olhar do estudante sobre a oficina culinária; (2) O aprendizado da oficina culinária para sua prática profissional; (3) A racionalização da alimentação. A oficina foi considerada uma experiência inovadora e enriquecedora para a formação acadêmica, principalmente pela interdisciplinaridade. Conclui-se que o uso de oficinas culinárias como estratégia didático-pedagógica interdisciplinar nos cursos de Nutrição pode trazer benefícios na formação dos futuros nutricionistas (AU)

The objectives of this study were to report the experience of using culinary workshops as a didactic-pedagogical strategy in the nutrition education discipline, and analyze the students' perceptions regarding interdisciplinarity and applicability in their professional practices through thematic-content analysis. This is an experience report on the use of culinary workshops during the nutritional education discipline in the nutrition course of a public university. The types of recipes selected and their respective dietetic/diet therapy principles were quantified. We found that 80% of the selected recipes were based on the nutritional composition of foods and only 20% considered sensory and cultural aspects. In the qualitative analysis, 3 thematic axes were identified: (1) The student's perception of the culinary workshop; (2) The learning in the culinary workshop for their professional practice; (3) The rationalization of food. The workshop was considered an innovative and enriching experience for academic training, mainly due to its interdisciplinarity. It is concluded that the use of culinary workshops as an interdisciplinary didactic-pedagogical strategy in Nutrition courses can bring benefits to the training of future nutritionists (AU).

Cambios en la calidad del sueño durante el semestre académico en estudiantes de la salud / Changes in sleep quality during an academic semester in health careers students / Alterações na qualidade do sono durante o semestre letivo em estudantes da área da saúde

Introducción: La calidad del sueño tiene efectos en la salud física y mental, su alteración en estudiantes universitarios dificulta los procesos de memoria, concentración y capacidad de aprendizaje. En Colombia los estudios de sueño se centran principalmente en estudiantes de medicina y enfermería, y muy pocos identifican su relación con la carga académica. Objetivo: Describir los cambios en la calidad del sueño durante un semestre académico y acorde al ciclo de formación en universitarios de una facultad de salud y rehabilitación de Cali, Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo, prospectivo mediante la aplicación del Índice de calidad del sueño de Pittsburgh al inicio y cierre del semestre a 241 estudiantes de Fisioterapia, Nutrición y Terapia ocupacional. Resultados: La mayoría de participantes eran mujeres, de 20 años o menos y de estratos socioeconómicos medio y bajo. Al inicio del semestre el 76,35% de estudiantes dormían 7 horas o más y al final se redujo al 49,79%. Al inicio del estudio el 24,90% presentaban mala calidad del sueño y al final la cifra ascendió a 54,36%. Conclusiones: Se presentó un incremento significativo de mala calidad del sueño al final del semestre académico, siendo mayor el cambio en los estudiantes del ciclo profesional.

Introduction: Sleep quality affects physical and mental health and its alteration in university students hinders memory processes, concentration, and learning capacity. In Colombia, studies on sleep patterns focus mainly on medical and nursing students and few of them identify its relationship with academic load. Objective: To describe sleep quality changes during an academic semester and according to education cycles in university students from a health and rehabilitation program in Cali, Colombia. Materials and methods: Descriptive prospective study, which applied the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index at the beginning and end of the semester to 241 Physiotherapy, Nutrition, and Occupational Therapy students. Results: Most participants were women, aged 20 years old or younger, and belonged to medium to low socioeconomic strata. At the beginning of the semester, 76.35% of students were able to sleep 7 hours or more and at the end this population decreased to 49.79%. At the beginning of the study, 24.9% displayed poor sleep quality, whereas this group increased to 54.36% at the end. Conclusions: There was a significant increase in poor sleep quality at the end of the academic semester, the change being greater in students from the professional cycle.

Introdução: A qualidade do sono tem efeitos na saúde física e mental, sua alteração em estudantes universitários dificulta os processos de memória, concentração e capacidade do aprendizagem. Na Colômbia, os estudos do sono se concentram basicamente em estudantes de medicina e enfermería, e poucos identificam sua relação com a carga acadêmica. Objetivo: Descrever as alterações na qualidade do sono durante um semestre letivo de acordo com o ciclo de formação em estudantes universitários de uma escola de saúde e reabilitação em Cali, Colômbia. Materiais e métodos: Estudo descritivo, prospectivo por meio da aplicação do Índice de Qualidade do Sono de Pittsburgh no início e final do semestre em 241 alunos de Fisioterapia, Nutrição e Terapia Ocupacional. Resultados: A maioria dos participantes foram mulheres, com idade igual ou inferior a 20 anos e de estratos socioeconômicos médio e baixo. No início do semestre, 76,35% dos alunos dormiam 7 horas ou mais, e no final diminuiu para 49,79%. No início do estudo, 24,90% tinham má qualidade do sono e no final o número subiu para 54,36%. Conclusões: Houve um aumento significativo da má qualidade do sono no final do semestre letivo, sendo a alteração maior nos estudantes do ciclo profissional.

Conceptual understanding of Sustainable Health and Linking Nutrition to Sustainable Development Goals

Nutrition is a development indicator. It indicates advancement in health, education, employment, women’s empowerment, poverty, inequality reduction, and it can help in building peaceful, secure, and stable societies.” It is one of the important components which is directly or indirectly related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Multiple factors such as education, economic status, occupation, water, sanitation, hygiene, etc are interlinked with nutrition. In this article, we have emphasized the relationship of various SDGs with nutrition. Global and multi-sectorial involvement is required in the battle with malnutrition. Adequately nourished people are more productive and active. By breaking the cycles of hunger and malnutrition, we can create a path for achieving SDGs.

Relationship between job burnout, job stress and depression in perimenopausal women / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the relationship between job burnout, job stress, and depression in perimenopausal women.Methods:A total of 1 208 postmenopausal women from Wenzhou were randomly selected from August 2020 to August 2022 as research subjects for this study. Job burnout, job stress, social support, and depression were measured using the personal general condition questionnaire, the Chinese community nurse stress scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to analyze the correlation between job burnout, job stress, and depression.Results:The scores of the Chinese community nurse stress scale and Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey in married people were (47.54 ± 4.54) points and (34.69 ± 4.12) points, respectively, which were significantly lower than those in unmarried, divorced, separated, and widowed people ( F = 9.49, 51.86, all P < 0.001). The Social Support Questionnaire score in married people was (33.28 ± 8.94) points, which was significantly higher than that in unmarried, divorced, separated, or widowed people ( F = 17.55, P < 0.001). There was no significant difference in the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale score among married, unmarried, divorced,separated, or widowed people (all P > 0.05). The scores for the Chinese community nurse stress scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, and Social Support Questionnaire in people who received middle school-level education were (55.41 ± 6.15) points, (44.31 ± 6.13) points, (21.24 ± 4.11) points, and (40.76 ± 10.44) points, respectively, which were significantly higher than those in people who received education of primary school and below, college and above ( F = 147.29, 106.46, 70.14, 13.08, all P < 0.001). The scores of stressors for individuals engaged in other non-service professions, the score of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey, and the score of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale were (44.21 ± 3.84) points, (37.78 ± 5.24) points, (17.53 ± 3.42) points, and (34.27 ± 6.97) points, respectively, which were significantly lower than that of stressors for individuals engaged in nursing, teaching, and other service professions ( F = 207.75, 102.47, 37.24, 137.35, all P < 0.001). The results of correlation analysis showed that the score of the stressor scale was positively correlated with the scores of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, and Social Support Questionnaire ( r = 0.58, 0.62, 0.52, all P < 0.05). The score of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey was positively correlated with the scores of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale and Social Support Questionnaire ( r = 0.59, 0.68, both P < 0.05). The score of the depression scale was positively correlated with the score of the Social Support Questionnaire ( r = 0.65, P < 0.05). Conclusion:Job burnout and job stress are positively correlated with depression and related to perimenopausal women's marital status, social support, occupation, and education level.

Correlations between disaster cognition and professional identity of nurses during post-disaster reconstruction: a cross-sectional study / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To investigate the status of clinical nurses′ professional identity and disaster cognition during the post-disaster reconstruction, and to analyze the correlation between the two.Methods:With the convenient sampling method, the 346 nursing staff of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University participated in the disaster reconstruction for the survey, using the general questionnaire, the nurse professional identity scale, the disaster cognition questionnaire for investigation. Pearson correlation was used to analyze the correlation between disaster cognition and professional identity.Results:The disaster cognition during the post-disaster needed to be improved, the choice rate of knowing disaster nursing well was 6.36%-70.23%. Gender had significant statistical significance on the scores of thinking the importance of disaster care training and willingness to join in disaster care continuing education ( t=-2.54 and -2.32, both P<0.05). Position had significant statistical significance on the score of willing to join in the enthusiasm of emergency rescue( F=6.62, P<0.05). Whether have ever participated in disaster training had significant statistical significance on the scores of focusing on the frequency of disasters and understanding the degree of disaster care ( t=5.57, 7.88, both P<0.05). Nurse professional identity level was high during the post-disaster reconstruction, the total score was (121.73 ± 19.75). Whether have ever participated in disaster training had significant statistical significance on the score of professional identity ( t=4.57, P<0.05). And the total score and each dimension score of disaster recognition were positively correlated with the total score and each dimension score of professional identity in nurses ( r values were 0.44-0.53, all P<0.05). Conclusions:The disaster cognition level is still lacking, the professional identity level is high. The disaster cognition affects professional identity levels to a certain extent, so nursing managers should improve the disaster recognition of nursing staff by making targeted strategy, which can not only improve the professional identity levels, but also reserve power for emergency disaster and post-disaster reconstruction reserves.

Lifestyle of health workers from pediatric units during the pandemic: a cross-sectional study / Estilo de vida de profissionais de saúde pediátricos na pandemia: estudo transversal

ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess the lifestyle of health workers in pediatric units of Bahia, Brazil, by comparing the total and domain scores of the Fantastic Lifestyle Questionnaire (FLQ) according to sex, age group, and employment profile. This cross-sectional study included 407 health workers from four pediatric health units in Bahia. The FLQ and a sociodemographic questionnaire were answered via Google Forms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Men scored significantly lower than women in the 'tobacco and toxics' (p = 0.046) and 'alcohol' (p < 0.001) domains but higher in the 'sleep, seat belt, stress, and safe sex' domain (p = 0.01). Younger health workers (18 to 34 years old) scored significantly higher than older workers (35 to 64 years old) in the 'tobacco and toxics' domain (p = 0.03). Direct healthcare workers (e.g., nurses and doctors) scored significantly higher than indirect healthcare workers (e.g., administrators) in the 'tobacco and toxics' domain (p = 0.04). Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the lifestyle of most workers was classified as very good (56.02%). Our findings indicate changes in the lifestyle of health workers, especially concerning the use of tobacco, alcohol, and conditions related to sleep, stress, safe sex, and traffic safety behaviors. Future studies are recommended to understand better the determinants and conditioning factors of tobacco use by health workers and design targeted public health initiatives.

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o estilo de vida dos profissionais de saúde de unidades pediátricas da Bahia, Brasil, comparando o escore total e o escore de cada domínio do Questionário de Estilo de Vida Fantástico com sexo, faixa etária e perfil profissional. Participaram 407 profissionais de saúde de quatro unidades de saúde pediátricas, neste estudo transversal. O questionário Fantástico e um questionário sociodemográfico foram respondidos por meio de formulário do Google durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Os homens obtiveram significativamente pontuações mais baixas que as mulheres nos domínios 'tabaco e tóxicos' (p=0,046) e 'álcool' (p<0,001), e mais altas no domínio 'sono, cinto de segurança, estresse e sexo seguro' (p=0,01). Os profissionais de saúde mais jovens (18 a 34 anos) alcançaram pontuações significativamente superiores aos mais velhos (35 a 64 anos) no domínio 'tabaco e tóxicos' (p=0,03). Os profissionais de saúde de assistência direta (por exemplo, enfermeiros e médicos) obtiveram pontuações superiores aos profissionais de assistência indireta (por exemplo, administradores) no domínio 'tabaco e tóxicos' (p = 0,04). Apesar da pandemia de COVID-19, o estilo de vida da maioria dos trabalhadores foi classificado como muito bom (56,02%). Nossos achados alertam para mudanças no estilo de vida dos profissionais, principalmente quanto ao uso de tabaco, álcool, condições relacionadas ao sono, estresse, sexo seguro e comportamentos de segurança no trânsito. Estudos futuros são recomendados para entender melhor os determinantes e condicionantes do uso do tabaco pelos profissionais de saúde, permitindo o direcionamento de ações no contexto da saúde pública.

Notificação de COVID-19 relacionada ao trabalho: estudo descritivo sobre o perfil sociodemográfico e ocupacional, Brasil, 2020 e 2021 / Notification of work-related COVID-19: a descriptive study of sociodemographic and occupational profile, Brazil, 2020 and 2021

Resumo Objetivo: descrever as características dos casos de COVID-19 relacionados ao trabalho notificados no Brasil, em 2020 e 2021. Métodos: estudo descritivo com dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (Sinan). Foram calculadas as frequências de casos segundo variáveis sociodemográficas, ocupacionais e epidemiológicas. Resultados: nos anos de 2020 e 2021, foram notificados 36.110 e 34.508 casos de COVID-19 relacionados ao trabalho, respectivamente. Considerando os dois anos, houve maior frequência de notificações de casos de indivíduos do sexo feminino (65,1%), de raça/cor da pele preta e parda (42,1%) e na faixa etária de 30 a 39 anos (32,8%). A região Nordeste concentrou 28,4% dos casos notificados. Houve emissão de comunicação de acidente de trabalho (CAT) em 13,5% dos casos notificados, com elevada proporção de informação ausente para essa variável (42,6%). As categorias ocupacionais com mais notificações foram técnicos de nível médio (31,0%) e profissionais de ciências e artes (23,7%). A evolução cura foi a mais frequente nos dois anos analisados (2020: 72,0%; 2021: 68,0%). Conclusão: os resultados apontam para um perfil de casos com predominância de mulheres, trabalhadores(as) de raça/cor da pele preta e parda e com idades entre 30 e 39 anos. Destaca-se, ainda, a baixa completude das notificações.

Abstract Objective: to describe the characteristics of work-related COVID-19 cases reported in Brazil between 2020 and 2021. Methods: descriptive study using secondary data collected from the Brazilian Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN). Frequency was calculated according to sociodemographic, occupational and epidemiological variables. Results: in the years 2020 and 2021, a total of 36,110 and 34,508 work-related COVID-19 cases were reported, respectively. Considering both years, there was a higher frequency of notifications for female individuals (65.1%), black and mixed-race (42.1%), from the age group 30 to 39 years (32.8%). The Northeast region accounted for 28.4% of the reported cases. Work Accident Report (CAT) was issued in 13.5% of the reported cases, with a high percentage of missing information for this variable (42.6%). Middle-level technicians (31.0%) and professionals in sciences and the arts (23.7%) accounted for most notifications. Cure was the most prevalent outcome in both years (2020: 72.0%; 2021: 68.0%). Conclusion: the results point to a predominant profile of cases among women, black and mixed-race individuals, and those aged between 30 and 39 years. The low completeness of notifications is noteworthy.