Self-Perception of Sexual Dysfunction of Adult Brazilian Women of Reproductive Age: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Sexual dysfunction (SD) comprises disorders in sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, and lubrication. The importance of self-perceived SD relies on its relation to personal values, sex education, and partnership. We aimed to analyze the association between self-perceived SD and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) in adult women of reproductive age and the correlation between age and sexual function. Material and Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study included 285 women aged 18 to 49 years, sexually active for at least four weeks, cisgender and heterosexual, and with Internet access. Women were divided into control (CG, control group; without SD) or study group (SG, study group; with SD) and responded to a self-applicable online survey containing a sociodemographic characterization, an interview about SD knowledge, and the FSFI test. The Chi-square test of independence (χ2) analyzed the association between self-perceived SD and FSFI-assessed SD. Pearson's correlation coefficient investigated the correlation between age and FSFI. Results: Included women had a mean age of 29.57 years ± 7.11 years. Self-perceived SD showed a moderate association (Cramer's V = 0.590) with the FSFI score (χ2 [2] = 91.500; p < 0.001). A weak, negative, and significant correlation was observed between age and the FSFI desire domain (r = -0.120; p = 0.030; r2 = 1.440). Conclusion: Women with self-perceived SD were 68% more likely to present FSFI-assessed SD. Regarding the FSFI desire domain, sexual function decreased with age.

A Health App for Evidence-Based Postpartum Information: Development and Validation Study.

BACKGROUND: After childbirth, women undergo substantial physical and emotional changes. Therefore, it is important to provide them with information that helps them identify what is expected during this stage, as well as signs and symptoms that indicate complications after they have been discharged from the hospital. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to develop a health app-Towards Motherhood-that provides evidence-based information about the postpartum period and evaluate the usability of the app with the target population. METHODS: This was a validation study involving 80 participants, including 24 professionals from the obstetric health field, 15 professionals from the technology field, and 41 postpartum women. The app was developed using React Native technology. Health professionals evaluated the app's content using the Content Validity Index, technology professionals completed a validated evaluation to assess the appearance of the app, and postpartum women completed the System Usability Scale (SUS) to measure the usability of the app. RESULTS: The measurement of content validity using a Likert scale obtained an approval score of 99%. Regarding the app's appearance, 92% of responses were positive, reflecting favorable approval. The SUS usability score was 86.2, which represents excellent acceptance. CONCLUSIONS: The Towards Motherhood mobile app is a valid tool for promoting self-care during the postpartum period. The app's evidence-based information, user-friendly design, and high usability make it an essential resource for women during this critical stage of their live.

Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on urinary incontinence and quality of life of nulliparous women.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of social isolation due to SARS-CoV-2 on the prevalence and severity of urinary incontinence and how this correlates with the quality of life of the nulliparous women evaluated. METHOD: Observational, longitudinal study, carried out from August/2019 to September/2020, at the Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi/RN, with 37 nulliparous women from 18 to 35 years old, who answered the socio-anthropometric assessment, to the Incontinence Severity Index Questionnaire and King's Health Questionnaire, before and during isolation due to SARS-CoV-2. Statistical analysis: Wilcoxon test, and Spearman's correlation coefficient. Significance level p≤0.05. RESULTS: During social isolation, there was an improvement in urge incontinence (p=0.01) and in the frequency of urinary incontinence (p=0.03). The severity of urinary incontinence correlated with: general health perception (p=0.02; r=0.65); physical limitations (p=0.03; r=0.60); social (p=0.001; r=0.82). CONCLUSION: The social isolation from SARS-CoV-2 improved urge incontinence and frequency of urinary incontinence. The more severe the urinary incontinence, the worse the general health perception, physical and social limitations during isolation.

Evaluation of the female pelvic floor with infrared thermography: a cross sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Infrared thermography (IRT) is an easy-to-use, noninvasive and pain-free tool that can be used to evaluate function of the pelvic floor (PF) muscles. OBJECTIVE: To analyze vaginal manometry, temperature, and percentage of colors achieved through IRT of the PF muscles at rest and during maximum voluntary contraction. The relationship between PF muscles strength and IRT temperature was also assessed. METHODS: Two-hundred and thirty-one women (mean ± SD age: 58.4±5.9 years) participated in this study. IRT recorded the minimum, average, and maximum temperatures, and the colors of the PF area at rest and during maximum voluntary contraction. The pressure applied during the three maximum voluntary PF contractions was evaluated through vaginal manometry. RESULTS: The women had a PF average temperature of 36.4 ± 0.8°C. There were no differences in the IRT temperatures between rest and during PF muscles contraction. The percentages of white, red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, and blue colors were different at rest and during contraction. Warm colors became more visible in the center of the image during the PF muscles maximum voluntary contraction. There was a positive correlation between the PF average temperature and PF manometry (r=0.7; p=0.001). CONCLUSION: The IRT was not able to detect differences in the temperature of the PF area between at rest and during contraction. However, a strong correlation between PF temperature and vaginal manometry was found.

Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on urinary incontinence and quality of life of nulliparous women / Impacto de la pandemia del SARS-CoV-2 en la incontinencia urinaria y la calidad de vida de mujeres nulíparas / Impacto da pandemia de SARS-CoV-2 na incontinência urinária e qualidade de vida de mulheres nulíparas

ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the impact of social isolation due to SARS-CoV-2 on the prevalence and severity of urinary incontinence and how this correlates with the quality of life of the nulliparous women evaluated. Method: Observational, longitudinal study, carried out from August/2019 to September/2020, at the Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi/RN, with 37 nulliparous women from 18 to 35 years old, who answered the socio-anthropometric assessment, to the Incontinence Severity Index Questionnaire and King's Health Questionnaire, before and during isolation due to SARS-CoV-2. Statistical analysis: Wilcoxon test, and Spearman's correlation coefficient. Significance level p≤0.05. Results: During social isolation, there was an improvement in urge incontinence (p=0.01) and in the frequency of urinary incontinence (p=0.03). The severity of urinary incontinence correlated with: general health perception (p=0.02; r=0.65); physical limitations (p=0.03; r=0.60); social (p=0.001; r=0.82). Conclusion: The social isolation from SARS-CoV-2 improved urge incontinence and frequency of urinary incontinence. The more severe the urinary incontinence, the worse the general health perception, physical and social limitations during isolation.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto del aislamiento social debido al SARS-CoV-2 sobre la prevalencia y severidad de la incontinencia urinaria y cómo esto se correlaciona con la calidad de vida de las mujeres nulíparas evaluadas. Método: Estudio observacional, longitudinal, realizado de agosto/2019 a septiembre/2020, en la Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi/RN, con 37 mujeres nulíparas de 18 a 35 años, que respondieron la evaluación socio-antropométrica, al Incontinence Severity Index Questionaire y al King's Health Questionnaire, antes y durante el aislamiento por SARS-CoV-2. Análisis estadístico: prueba de Wilcoxon y coeficiente de correlación de Spearman. Nivel de significancia p≤0.05. Resultados: Durante el aislamiento social, hubo una mejora en la incontinencia de urgencia (p=0,01) y en la frecuencia de la incontinencia urinaria (p=0,03). La gravedad de la incontinencia urinaria se correlacionó con: percepción general de salud (p=0,02; r=0,65); limitaciones físicas (p=0,03; r=0,60); (p=0,001; r=0,82). Conclusión: El aislamiento social del SARS-CoV-2 mejoró la incontinencia de urgencia y la frecuencia de la incontinencia urinaria. Cuanto más grave es la incontinencia urinaria, peor es la percepción general de las limitaciones de salud, físicas y sociales durante el aislamiento.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto do isolamento social devido a SARS-CoV-2 na prevalência e gravidade da incontinência urinária e como isso se correlaciona com a qualidade de vida das mulheres nulíparas avaliadas. Métodos: Estudo observacional, longitudinal, realizado de agosto/2019 a setembro/2020, na Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi/RN, com 37 nulíparas de 18 a 35 anos, que responderam a avaliação socioantropométrica, ao Incontinence Severity Index Questionaire e ao King's Health Questionnaire, antes e durante o isolamento devido a SARS-CoV-2. Análise estatística: Teste de Wilcoxon, e Coeficiente de Correlação de Spearman. Nível de significância p≤0,05. Resultados: Durante o isolamento social houve melhora na urgeincontinência (p=0,01) e na frequência da incontinência urinária (p=0,03). A gravidade da incontinência urinária teve correlação com: percepção geral de saúde (p=0,02; r=0,65); limitações físicas (p=0,03; r=0,60); sociais (p=0,001; r=0,82). Conclusão: O isolamento social da SARS-CoV-2 melhorou a urgeincontinência e frequência da incontinência urinária. Quanto mais grave a incontinência urinária pior a percepção geral de saúde, limitações físicas e sociais durante o isolamento.

Avaliação da função dos músculos do assoalho pélvico e incontinência urinária em universitárias: um estudo transversal / Evaluación de la función de los músculos del suelo pélvico y la incontinencia urinaria en universitarias: un estudio transversal / Evaluation of pelvic-floor muscle function and urinary incontinence in college women: a cross-sectional study

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a função e pressão de contração dos Músculos do Assoalho Pélvico (MAP) e a prevalência de Incontinência Urinária (IU) em universitárias. Realizou-se um estudo transversal, com universitárias entre 18 e 35 anos, nulíparas, que já tiveram relação sexual e que nunca realizaram tratamento fisioterapêutico para Disfunções dos Músculos do Assoalho Pélvico (DMAP). Todas as voluntárias realizaram a anamnese, responderam aos questionários international consultation on incontinence questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF) e incontinence severity index questionaire (ISI-Q), e realizaram avaliação da função e manometria dos MAP. Foi utilizado o teste de Shapiro-Wilk e os valores da amostra são expressos em medianas, intervalos interquartílicos, frequências absolutas e relativas. Foram avaliadas 35 mulheres, das quais 65,72% apresentaram tônus normal, mas apenas 5,71% realizavam a contração adequada dos MAP, com medianas baixas para todas as etapas do PERFECT e na manometria dos MAP. A prevalência de IU foi 57,14%, sendo a Incontinência Urinária de Urgência (IUU) a queixa mais prevalente (50%) e com severidade moderada (55%). Este estudo permitiu identificar déficit na função dos MAP e altos índices de IU em universitárias, demostrando a importância de conscientizar esse público sobre essa DMAP.

RESUMEN El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la función y presión de contracción de los músculos del suelo pélvico (MSP) y la prevalencia de incontinencia urinaria (IU) en estudiantes universitarias. Se realizó un estudio transversal, con estudiantes universitarias entre 18 y 35 años, nulíparas, que ya habían tenido relaciones sexuales y que nunca se sometieron a tratamiento fisioterapéutico para las disfunciones musculares del suelo pélvico (DMSP). Todas las voluntarias realizaron anamnesis, respondieron al cuestionario de consulta internacional sobre incontinencia - formulario corto (ICIQ-SF) y al cuestionario de índice de severidad de la incontinencia (ISI-Q), y realizaron la evaluación de la función y la manometría de los MSP. Se utilizó la prueba de Shapiro-Wilk, y los valores muestrales se expresan en medianas, rangos intercuartílicos, frecuencias absolutas y relativas. Se evaluaron a 35 mujeres, de las cuales el 65,72% tenía tono normal, pero solo el 5,71% realizó la adecuada contracción de los MSP, con medianas bajas para todos los estadios de PERFECT y en la manometría de los MSP. La prevalencia de IU fue del 57,14%, siendo la incontinencia urinaria urgente (IUU) la queja más prevalente (50%) y de gravedad moderada (55%). Este estudio permitió identificar déficits en el papel de los MSP y altas tasas de IU en estudiantes universitarias, demostrando la importancia de concienciar a este público sobre el DMSP.

ABSTRACT This study evaluated the function and pressure of contraction of the Pelvic Floor Muscles (PFM) and the prevalence of Urinary Incontinence (UI) in university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted with nulliparous university students between 18 and 35 years old, who had already had sexual intercourse and never underwent physical therapy treatment for Pelvic Floor Muscle Disorders (PFMD). All volunteers underwent anamnesis, answered the International Consultation on incontinence questionnaire short form (ICIQ-SF) and the incontinence severity index questionnaire (ISI-Q), and had their PFM function and manometry evaluated. The Shapiro-Wilk test was used and the sample values are expressed in medians, interquartile ranges, absolute and relative frequencies. A total of 35 women were evaluated, 65.72% of whom had normal muscle tone, but only 5.71% performed adequate contraction of the PFM, with low medians for all stages of PERFECT and in the manometry of the PFM. The prevalence of UI was 57.14%, with Urgent Urinary Incontinence (UUI) being the most prevalent complaint (50%) and having moderate severity (55%). This study allowed to identify deficits in the role of PFM and high rates of UI in College Women, demonstrating the importance of making this public aware of this PFMD.

How congenital Zika virus impacted my child's functioning and disability: a Brazilian qualitative study guided by the ICF.

INTRODUCTION: The Zika virus outbreak in Brazil has had devasting social, medical and financial consequences for families. Both researchers and clinicians are measuring longer-term outcomes to understand the impact of the Zika on child development, functioning and disability. Outcomes and tools used to measure them are very varied and we are unclear how meaningful they are to families and children. This study aimed to identify the parents' perspectives on relevant areas of functioning and disability that should be included as outcome measures for children with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS), as guided by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). METHODS: This qualitative study included parents or caregivers of children aged 0-5 years with confirmed CZS from two states in northeastern Brazil. Interviews were conducted using focus groups. Content mapping followed the WHO's ICF linking rules. Three raters analysed the content using NVivo V.11. RESULTS: Thirty-two caregivers participated in six focus groups, 88% were mothers with an average age of 30 years. Most children were male (59%) and all were level V (severe) to on the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). Overall, 825 themes were mapped to 36 ICF categories. Although parents mentioned areas across all ICF domains, they reported that areas of mobility, eating and recreation were most relevant for them. In addition, environmental factors were highly identified as barriers, specifically services, policies and access to assistive devices. The most predominant facilitators within the environment were; immediate family support, kind relationships with therapists and support from the extended family. CONCLUSIONS: Although parents emphasised issues related to mobility, their greatest concerns involved environmental factors, such as access and quality of health and social services, systems and policies. These results reinforce the importance of including parents' perspectives when selecting or developing outcome measures for CZS.

Prevalence and factors associated with chronic back problem in women of childbearing age. / Prevalência e fatores associados a problema crônico de coluna em mulheres em idade fértil.

Chronic Back Problem (CBP) is a public health concern. In Brazil, data from the National Health Survey (PNS) estimated 27.0 million people (18.5%) who reported CBP, affecting more women than men. This study aims to identify the factors associated with CBP among women of childbearing age. It is a cross-sectional study carried out with data from the PNS, where the dependent variable was the prevalence of CBP, and associated factors included socio-demographic items, life habits, reproductive history, nutritional status, diagnosis of depression and health perception. A total of 22,621 women aged 18 to 49 years were interviewed. Of these, 14.8% reported having CBP. The risk factors studied were: increased age; living with spouse; multiparity; smoking; overweight or obese, having Waist Circumference (WC) above 80cm and Circumference/Height (C/E) index above 0.5; negative self-perception of health; and depression. The only protective factor associated with CBP risk reduction was education level. We conclude that age, living with a spouse/partner, smoking, multiparity, being overweight or obese, increased risk for cardiovascular diseases, depression and negative self-perceived health are associated with the development of CBP in women of childbearing age.

No Brasil, dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS) estimaram 27,0 milhões de pessoas (18,5%) que referiram Problema Crônico de Coluna (PCC), afetando mais mulheres que homens. Este trabalho tem o objetivo de identificar, entre as mulheres em idade fértil, os fatores associados ao PCC. Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado com dados da PNS, em que a variável dependente foi a prevalência de PCC, enquanto que os fatores associados incluíram itens sociodemográficos, hábitos de vida, histórico reprodutivo, estado nutricional, diagnóstico de depressão e percepção de saúde. Foram avaliadas 22.621 mulheres com idade entre 18 e 49 anos e, destas, 14,8% referiram ter PCC. Os fatores de risco estudados foram: aumento da faixa etária; viver com cônjuge/companheiro; multiparidade; ser tabagista; sobrepeso ou obesidade, ter Circunferência da Cintura (CC) acima de 80cm e índice Circunferência/Estatura (C/E) acima de 0,5; autopercepção de saúde negativa; e diagnóstico de depressão. O único fator de proteção encontrado foi escolaridade. As associações observadas concluem que idade, viver com cônjuge/companheiro, tabagismo, multiparidade, sobrepeso e obesidade, risco aumentado para doenças cardiovasculares, diagnóstico de depressão e autopercepção de saúde negativa estão associados ao desenvolvimento de PCC em mulheres de idade fértil.

Prevalência e fatores associados a problema crônico de coluna em mulheres em idade fértil / Prevalence and factors associated with chronic back problem in women of childbearing age

Resumo No Brasil, dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS) estimaram 27,0 milhões de pessoas (18,5%) que referiram Problema Crônico de Coluna (PCC), afetando mais mulheres que homens. Este trabalho tem o objetivo de identificar, entre as mulheres em idade fértil, os fatores associados ao PCC. Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado com dados da PNS, em que a variável dependente foi a prevalência de PCC, enquanto que os fatores associados incluíram itens sociodemográficos, hábitos de vida, histórico reprodutivo, estado nutricional, diagnóstico de depressão e percepção de saúde. Foram avaliadas 22.621 mulheres com idade entre 18 e 49 anos e, destas, 14,8% referiram ter PCC. Os fatores de risco estudados foram: aumento da faixa etária; viver com cônjuge/companheiro; multiparidade; ser tabagista; sobrepeso ou obesidade, ter Circunferência da Cintura (CC) acima de 80cm e índice Circunferência/Estatura (C/E) acima de 0,5; autopercepção de saúde negativa; e diagnóstico de depressão. O único fator de proteção encontrado foi escolaridade. As associações observadas concluem que idade, viver com cônjuge/companheiro, tabagismo, multiparidade, sobrepeso e obesidade, risco aumentado para doenças cardiovasculares, diagnóstico de depressão e autopercepção de saúde negativa estão associados ao desenvolvimento de PCC em mulheres de idade fértil.

Abstract Chronic Back Problem (CBP) is a public health concern. In Brazil, data from the National Health Survey (PNS) estimated 27.0 million people (18.5%) who reported CBP, affecting more women than men. This study aims to identify the factors associated with CBP among women of childbearing age. It is a cross-sectional study carried out with data from the PNS, where the dependent variable was the prevalence of CBP, and associated factors included socio-demographic items, life habits, reproductive history, nutritional status, diagnosis of depression and health perception. A total of 22,621 women aged 18 to 49 years were interviewed. Of these, 14.8% reported having CBP. The risk factors studied were: increased age; living with spouse; multiparity; smoking; overweight or obese, having Waist Circumference (WC) above 80cm and Circumference/Height (C/E) index above 0.5; negative self-perception of health; and depression. The only protective factor associated with CBP risk reduction was education level. We conclude that age, living with a spouse/partner, smoking, multiparity, being overweight or obese, increased risk for cardiovascular diseases, depression and negative self-perceived health are associated with the development of CBP in women of childbearing age.

Transtorno mental comum em idosos com doenças crônicas não transmissíveisna atenção primária à saúde / Trastorno mental común en los ancianos con enfermedades crónicas no transmisiblesen la atención primaria de salud / Common mental disorder in elderly people with chronic non-communicable diseases in primary health care

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar o risco de Transtorno Mental Comum em idosos com Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis e identificar sua relação com características sociodemográficas. Métodos: Estudo transversal, exploratório-descritivo, de abordagem quantitativa, desenvolvido na Estratégia Saúde da Família do Município de São Vicente/RN, com amostra de 99 idosos. A coleta ocorreu em setembro e outubro de 2018 mediante entrevista estruturada com aplicação do Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20,no domicílio. Foi realizada análise estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: Foi identificado que 28,28% dos idosos apresentaram alto risco para Transtorno Mental Comum e a maioria (71,72%) tinha risco baixo. Não houve associação significativa deste risco com as Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis e com características sociodemográficas. Conclusão: Apesar de não ter sido identificada associação estatística, é preocupante a presença de sofrimento psíquico em idosos com doenças crônicas, tendo em vista o possível comprometimento de sua qualidade de vida. Tal fato reafirma a importância de desenvolvimento de estratégias para detecção e acompanhamento de idosos com Transtorno Mental Comum nesse contexto de atenção à saúde.

RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar el riesgo de Trastorno Mental Común en personas mayores con Enfermedades Crónicas No Transmisibles e identificar su relación con características sociodemográficas. Métodos: estudio transversal, exploratorio-descriptivo, de abordaje cuantitativo, desarrollado en la Estrategia Salud de la Familia del Municipio de São Vicente/RN, con muestra de 99 ancianos. La recolección ocurrió en septiembre y octubre de 2018 mediante entrevista estructurada con aplicación del Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20, en el domicilio. Fue realizado análisis estadístico descriptivo e inferencial. Resultados: fue identificado que el 28,28% de los ancianos presentó alto riesgo para Trastorno Mental Común y la mayoría (71,72%) tenía riesgo bajo. No hubo asociación significativa de este riesgo con las Enfermedades Crónicas No Transmisibles y con características sociodemográficas. Conclusión: a pesar de no haber sido identificada asociación estadística, es preocupante la presencia de sufrimiento psíquico en personas mayores con enfermedades crónicas, considerando el posible comprometimiento de su calidad de vida. Tal hecho reafirma la importancia del desarrollo de estrategias para detección y acompañamiento de ancianos con Trastorno Mental Común en este contexto de la atención primaria de salud.

abstract Objective: To identify the risk of Common Mental Disorder in elderly people with Chronic Non-communicable Diseases and identify its relationship with sociodemographic characteristics. Methods: Cross-sectional, exploratory and descriptive study with quantitative approach, developed in the Family Health Strategy of the Municipality of São Vicente/RN, with a sample of 99 elderly people. The collection took place in September and October 2018 through a structured interview at the participants' homes using the Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed. Results: It was found that 28.28% of the elderly had high risk for Common Mental Disorder and most (71.72%) had low risk. There was no significant association of this risk with Chronic Non-communicable Diseases and sociodemographic characteristics. Conclusion: Although no statistical association was identified, the presence of psychological distress in elderly people with chronic diseases is a source of concern, considering the possible impairment of their quality of life. Thus, the study stresses the importance of developing strategies for detection and monitoring of elderly people with Common Mental Disorder in this context of health care.

Transtorno mental comum em idosos com doenças crônicas não transmissíveis na atenção primária à saúde / Common mental disorder in elderly people with chronic non-communicable diseases in primary health care

Objective:To identify the risk of Common Mental Disorder in elderly people with Chronic Non-communicable Diseases and identify its relationship with sociodemographic characteristics. Methods:Cross-sectional, exploratory and descriptive study with quantitative approach, developed in the Family Health Strategy of the Municipality of São Vicente/RN, with a sample of 99 elderly people. The collection took place in September and October 2018 through a structured interview at the participants' homes using the Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed. Results:It was found that 28.28% of the elderly had high risk for Common Mental Disorder and most (71.72%) had low risk. There was no significant association of this risk with Chronic Non-communicable Diseases and sociodemographic characteristics. Conclusion: Although no statistical association was identified, the presence of psychological distress in elderly people with chronic diseases is a source of concern, considering the possible impairment of their quality of life. Thus, the study stresses the importance of developing strategies for detection and monitoring of elderly people with Common Mental Disorder in this context of health care.

Objetivo: Identificar o risco de Transtorno Mental Comum em idosos com Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis e identificar sua relação com características sociodemográficas. Métodos: Estudo transversal, exploratório-descritivo, de abordagem quantitativa, desenvolvido na Estratégia Saúde da Família do Município de São Vicente/RN, com amostra de 99 idosos. A coleta ocorreu em setembro e outubro de 2018 mediante entrevista estruturada com aplicação do Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20,no domicílio. Foi realizada análise estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: Foi identificado que 28,28% dos idosos apresentaram alto risco para Transtorno Mental Comum e a maioria (71,72%) tinha risco baixo. Não houve associação significativa deste risco com as Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis e com características sociodemográficas. Conclusão:Apesar de não ter sido identificada associação estatística, é preocupante a presença de sofrimento psíquico em idosos com doenças crônicas, tendo em vista o possível comprometimento de sua qualidade de vida. Tal fato reafirma a importância de desenvolvimento de estratégias para detecção e acompanhamento de idosos com Transtorno Mental Comum nesse contexto de atenção à saúde.

Linking of assessment scales for women with urinary incontinence and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to link the content of four most used questionnaires to assess the quality of life of women with urinary incontinence (International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire; King's Health Questionnaire; Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire and Bristol Female Urinary Tract Symptoms Questionnaire) with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). METHODS: Linking the questionnaires content and the ICF was performed by two independent reviewers, with an excellent concordance level (k = 0.941), using the method described by Cieza et al. RESULTS: A total of 94 items were analyzed, in which 154 meaningful concepts were identified and linked to 48 ICF categories, of which 49% were from activities and participation component (d) and 36.8% from body functions (b). CONCLUSIONS: The scales are linked with the classification at different levels. The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire was the most limited instrument. Bristol Female Urinary Tract Symptoms Questionnaire and Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire presented greater agreement with the ICF, but the concepts in their items are mostly linked to body functions, denoting a biomedical vision. King's Health Questionnaire demonstrated greater affinity with the ICF, and most concepts were related to the activities and participation categories, approaching more effectively the biopsychosocial model. Implications for Rehabilitation Choosing the right instrument to assess the quality of life of women with urinary incontinence can be a difficult task, since the instruments have different approaches. The use of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a reference among health professionals involved in rehabilitation of women with urinary incontinence will promote unification of the language about this group functioning. The comparison among instruments presented here will help the professional to choose the one that provides the greatest amount of information in a consistent way, aiding the clinical decision-making process.

Associação entre função sexual, independência funcional e qualidade de vida em pacientes após acidente vascular encefálico / La asociación entre la función sexual, la independencia funcional y la calidad de vida en sujetos tras sufrir accidente cerebrovascular / Association among sexual function, functional independence and quality of life in patients after cerebrovascular accident

RESUMO Este estudo observacional, quantitativo e transversal teve por objetivo avaliar a função sexual e comparar a qualidade de vida e independência funcional entre indivíduos acometidos por acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) sexualmente ativos e inativos. Estes foram previamente contatados por telefone e tiveram suas avaliações agendadas de acordo com sua conveniência. Realizou-se a aplicação de uma ficha de avaliação contendo dados sociodemográficos, hábitos de vida, saúde referida e função sexual, além do questionário abreviado de avaliação de qualidade de vida WHOQOL e da escala de medida de independência funcional. Ao avaliar 29 indivíduos, observou-se que 48,3% eram sexualmente ativos. Destes, 64,3% eram do sexo masculino e 35,7% do sexo feminino. A maioria da amostra relatou diminuição da atividade sexual após a doença (64,3%); 60% das mulheres apresentou disfunção sexual pelo quociente sexual - versão feminina -, e 77,7% dos homens apresentou disfunção erétil, avaliada pelo Índice Internacional de Função Erétil. Observou-se que os indivíduos ativos sexualmente apresentavam melhor qualidade de vida relativa ao domínio físico (p=0,035) e maior independência funcional motora (p=0,005) e cognitiva (p=0,006) quando comparados aos indivíduos que não praticavam atividade sexual. Concluiu-se que uma parcela significativa dos pacientes continua ativa sexualmente e que a prática de atividade sexual esteve associada à independência cognitiva e motora.

RESUMEN Este estudio de tipo observacional, cuantitativo, transversal tiene el objetivo de analizar la función sexual y comparar la calidad de vida y la independencia funcional entre los sujetos sexualmente activos e inactivos, acometidos por accidente cerebrovascular. Se contactaron a los sujetos por teléfono y se agendó una cita con ellos según la disponibilidad. Se les aplicó a los participantes una encuesta de evaluación para conocer sus datos sociodemográficos, hábitos de vida, salud y función sexual, además del cuestionario abreviado de la evaluación de la calidad de vida Whoqol-Bref y la escala de la medida de independencia funcional. De los 29 sujetos evaluados un 48,3% eran sexualmente activos. De estos, un 64,3% son hombres y un 35,7% mujeres. La mayoría de los participantes informaron que hubo una disminución de la actividad sexual tras la enfermedad (64,3%), un 60% de las mujeres presentaron disfunción sexual por el coeficiente sexual -versión femenina, y un 77,7% de los hombres presentaron disfunción eréctil, evaluada por el Índice internacional de función eréctil. Los sujetos sexualmente activos presentaron una mejor calidad de vida referente al dominio físico (p=0,035), una mayor independencia funcional motora (p=0,005) y cognitiva (p=0,006) en comparación a los que no tenían actividad sexual. Se concluye que gran parte de estos sujetos mantienen una vida sexual activa y que hay asociación entre la práctica de la actividad sexual a la independencia cognitiva y motora.

ABSTRACT This observational, quantitative and cross-sectional study aimed to assess the sexual function and compare the quality of life and functional independence among individuals, affected by cerebrovascular accident (CVA), sexually active and inactive. Individuals were previously contacted by telephone and scheduled at their convenience. We applied an assessment form containing demographic data, life habits, self-reported health and sexual function, in addition to the WHOQOL questionnaire for the evaluation of quality of life and scale of measure of functional independence. When assessing 29 individuals, we found that 48.3% were sexually active. Among them, 64.3 individuals were male and 35.7 were female. Most of the sample reported decreased sexual activity after the stroke (64.3%), 60% of women have sexual dysfunction through female sexual quotient, and 77.7% of men have erectile dysfunction, evaluated by the International Index of Erectile Function. We observed that sexually active individuals had better quality of life on the physical domain (p=0.035), greater functional (p=0.005) and cognitive (p=0.006) motor independence when compared with individuals who were not sexually active. We concluded that a significant portion of patients remain sexually active and that sexual activity was associated with cognitive and motor independence.

Associação entre amamentação, fatores obstétricos e o desenvolvimento infantil de crianças do interior do nordeste brasileiro / Association between breastfeeding, obstetric factors and child development in northeast Brazil

INTRODUCTION: Child development is a complex process influenced by several factors, among others is highlighted the practice of breastfeeding. Beyond the biological effects, breastfeeding has effects on the social dimension and the psychological apparatus of the actors directly involved. OBJECTIVE: To analyse the influence of exclusive breastfeeding and associated factors on the neurodevelopment (ND) of children up to 36 months old. METHODS: A cross-sectional, community-based study with individuated data of 99 children up to 36 months old, evaluated socio demographic, obstetric and neonatal variables and assessed ND through the Development Monitoring Instrument. The variables were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression testing. Data were considered significant when p <0.05. RESULTS: Regarding ND, 70.71% of the children had achieved the motor milestones for their age, 98.99% of mothers breastfed, 37.38% of them had exclusive breastfed (EBF) for six months. Factors that positively influenced the ND were vaginal delivery when compared to children with other types of delivery, and EBF for 6 months when compared to children who had EBF less than six months. CONCLUSION: The practice of exclusive breastfeeding for less than six months is associated with a higher prevalence of lower psychomotor development of children from zero to 36 months old. Other factors associated with delay in development are instrumented vaginal delivery with forceps or caesarean delivery.

INTRODUÇÃO: O desenvolvimento infantil é um processo complexo que sofre influência de diversos fatores, dentre os quais podemos destacar a prática do aleitamento materno. Isso porque, o aleitamento materno além dos efeitos biológicos, apresenta efeitos sobre a dimensão social e a aparelhagem psíquica dos atores diretamente envolvidos. OBJETIVO: Analisar a influência do aleitamento materno exclusivo e de seus fatores associados sobre o DNPM de crianças até 36 meses de vida. MÉTODO: Estudo transversal de base comunitária com dados individuados de 99 crianças até 36 meses de idade. Foram avaliadas variáveis sócio demográficas, obstétricas, neonatais e o DNPM através do Instrumento de Vigilância do Desenvolvimento. As variáveis foram analisadas por estatística descritiva e teste de regressão. Os dados foram considerados significativos quando p<0,05. RESULTADOS: Com relação ao DNPM, 70,71% das crianças apresentaram todos os marcos motores para a sua idade. 98,99% das mães amamentaram, dessas 37,38% realizaram aleitamento materno exclusivo (AME) por seis meses. Fatores que influenciaram positivamente no DNPM, foram: o parto vaginal, quando comparado com crianças que apresentaram outros tipos de parto, e o AME por 6 meses, quando comparado às crianças que o fizeram por menos de 6 meses. CONCLUSÃO: A prática do aleitamento materno exclusivo por tempo inferior a 6 meses está associada a uma maior prevalência de atraso no desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor de crianças de zero a 36 meses de vida. Além disso, o parto vaginal instrumentalizado com fórceps ou parto cesáreo, também estão associados a uma maior ocorrência de atraso no desenvolvimento.