Impact of World Cerebral Palsy Day on Public Interest in Brazil: Evidence from Internet Search Data.

AIM: This study investigated the impact of the World Cerebral Palsy Day (WCPD) campaign on the public interest using Google Trends Analysis data in Brazil. METHODS: Google Trends was used to collect Relative Search Volume (RSV) data for "cerebral palsy" from 2004 to 2011 (control years) and 2012 to 2022 (WCPD years). RSV during the 4 weeks around WCPD (period of interest) was compared with the rest of the year (control period) in each timeframe. Regional RSV, search queries, and main topics were also investigated. RESULTS: RSV increased by 62.22% from pre-campaign to campaign period. During the WCPD years, a 21.36% RSV increase occurred in campaign weeks, with an average difference of 12.16 (95% CI: 1.74, 22.58); notably in in the last five years in the southeast 9.47 (95% CI: 2.93, 16.01) and south 8.66 (95% CI: 1.66, 15.66) macro-regions. CONCLUSION: The campaign has fulfilled its role, but targeting more vulnerable areas could further amplify its impact.

Chronic Kidney Disease Study in Diabetic Patients: Insights From Primary Care Units in Northern Portugal.

Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) remains a primary cause of morbidity and mortality, leading to complications such as blindness, kidney failure, and lower limb amputations. Early detection of kidney damage, indicated by microalbuminuria (MA), is crucial for managing DM. Given the impact of these conditions, evaluating the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in diabetic populations within primary healthcare is essential. Methodology This was a cross-sectional and observational study. Adults diagnosed with DM type 1 or 2, from five primary care units (PCUs) located in the North of Portugal, were included in this study. Descriptive and correlational statistics were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 28.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Statistical significance was set to P < 0,05. Logistic regression models were created to identify the factors associated with CKD and DM. Results A sample of 357 diabetic patients was obtained, with 166 (46.5%) females. Of the sample, 250 (70.1%) were aged 65 or older, and the median known duration of DM was 9.36 years. Excess weight or obesity accounted for 79.8%, with a median body mass index of 28.73 kg/m2 and hypertension in 284 (79.6%). An estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) less than 60 mL/min was present in 89 (24.9%) and an MA of 30 mg/dL or higher was present in 68 (19.0%). In total, 130 (36.4%) individuals exhibited eGFR and MA consistent with CKD. Among these, 25 (78.1%) had other identifiable causes of CKD besides DM, hypertension, overweight, or obesity. Binary logistic regression models were constructed to find a relationship between CKD with eGFR < 60 mL/min and MA. A statistically significant association was found between CKD with eGFR < 60 mL/minute and age (odds ratio [OR] = 1.150; P < 0.001), kidney stones (OR = 5.112; P = 0.003), absence of excess weight or obesity (OR = 0.267; P < 0.001). The use of GLP1 agonists showed statistical significance as a predictor (OR = 4.653; P = 0.042) of the presence of MA. Discussion The study investigates the impact of DM and its complications in the surveyed population. While most patients had controlled DM (284, 76.2%), prolonged disease duration correlated with poorer glycemic control, underscoring the need for more effective management strategies in advanced disease stages. Notably, a third of individuals with DM had CKD, with significant implications for therapeutic interventions and heightened risks of renal failure and cardiovascular morbidity. MA was a crucial marker for endothelial injury, with prevalence influenced by DM duration and medication type. However, in many cases, correct identification of CKD was lacking, suggesting under-recognition of renal deterioration in DM. While the study offers valuable insights, its limited sample size and geographic scope warrant cautious interpretation, emphasizing the need for broader, context-specific research to inform comprehensive healthcare strategies. Conclusions In conclusion, this study highlights the significant burden of CKD among diabetic patients, emphasizing the need for proactive screening, personalized management, and accurate diagnosis. Despite limitations, it underscores the importance of early detection and tailored interventions, advocating for improved diabetes care to mitigate renal complications on a broader scale.

Unlocking the WHO's Age-Friendly Healthcare Principles: Portugal's Quest and Recommendations.

Countries worldwide are grappling with a pressing demographic challenge characterized by a growing older population. This poses a significant healthcare dilemma, presenting challenges for healthcare systems and providers. To address these challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) has devised a set of Age-Friendly Principles, aimed at optimizing healthcare provision for older people. This article delves into the current state of healthcare adaptation for older adults in Portugal and assesses the implementation of the WHO Principles. Case studies were conducted in three distinct regions of Portugal, involving semistructured interviews with key decision makers from both the healthcare sector and organizations wielding direct influence over health policies (n = 11). A comprehensive content analysis was conducted employing the webQDA software. The findings unveiled a noteworthy trend in which most interviewees displayed limited familiarity with the WHO Principles. Nevertheless, all interviewees acknowledged the need to adapt the healthcare system accordingly. Strengths were identified, primarily within the healthcare management system, but noteworthy gaps were also revealed, particularly in terms of facility preparedness and professional training. Interviewees proposed various interventions to enhance age-friendly healthcare provision; however, they concurrently pinpointed challenges related to human resources, infrastructure, and financial management. In their concluding recommendations, interviewees underscored the development of tools to facilitate the application and evaluation of the WHO Principles, as well as the development by the WHO of an accreditation system to encourage the application of the principles in healthcare providers across the world.

Implementation of the World Health Organization Age-Friendly Principles: A Case Study from Portugal.

Demographic ageing has emphasized the need to adapt current healthcare systems to the comorbidity profile of older adults. In 2004, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed the Age-Friendly Principles, but the approach to their implementation in the health systems still remains uncertain. This article intends to address this gap by assessing how the Principles are perceived and implemented in the Portuguese National Health Service (NHS), where this topic has recently been placed on the political agenda. A questionnaire survey was administered to primary care directors and hospital administrators, covering a total of 173 health units. Findings show that most respondents are unaware of the WHO Principles (71%) and do not identify the current organizational structure of care as a problem for the provision of care (80%). However, the implementation of the WHO Principles is lower than desired, especially regarding professional training and the management system (50% and 28% of the criteria are implemented, respectively). These criteria defined by the WHO are implemented in a reduced number of health units, as opposed to the physical environment where implementation is more widespread (64%). Accordingly, further dissemination and implementation support in the national territory are needed in order to improve the health outcomes of older adults and increase the performance of health units.

Applications of algae to obtain healthier meat products: A critical review on nutrients, acceptability and quality.

Meat constitutes one the main protein sources worldwide. However, ethical and health concerns have limited its consumption over the last years. To overcome this negative impact, new ingredients from natural sources are being applied to meat products to obtain healthier proteinaceous meat products. Algae is a good source of unsaturated fatty acids, proteins, essential amino acids, and vitamins, which can nutritionally enrich several foods. On this basis, algae have been applied to meat products as a functional ingredient to obtain healthier meat-based products. This paper mainly reviews the bioactive compounds in algae and their application in meat products. The bioactive ingredients present in algae can give meat products functional properties such as antioxidant, neuroprotective, antigenotoxic, resulting in healthier foods. At the same time, algae addition to foods can also contribute to delay microbial spoilage extending shelf-life. Additionally, other algae-based applications such as for packaging materials for meat products are being explored. However, consumers' acceptance for new products (particularly in Western countries), namely those containing algae, not only depends on their knowledge, but also on their eating habits. Therefore, it is necessary to further explore the nutritional properties of algae-containing meat products to overcome the gap between new meat products and traditional products, so that healthier algae-containing meat can occupy a significant place in the market.

Uso de modelo de olho não biológico na simulação de cirurgia de estrabismo: relato de experiência / Use of non-biological eye model in strabismus surgery simulation: experience report

Resumo: Introdução: Estrabismo é uma doença ocular caracterizada pelo desvio dos olhos cujo tratamento pode ser clínico ou cirúrgico. O ensino da cirurgia de estrabismo faz parte do programa de residência médica de oftalmologia, e seu treinamento é realizado mais frequentemente em sala de cirurgia, em situações reais. A aprendizagem ativa por experimentação ou simulação é cada vez mais utilizada na educação em saúde. Relato de experiência: O objetivo deste trabalho é descrever o relato de experiência da utilização de simulação como método de ensino de cirurgia de estrabismo para os médicos residentes do programa de residência de oftalmologia de um hospital universitário. Discussão: A simulação é um tipo de metodologia ativa que permite ao residente conquistar habilidades cirúrgicas por meio da repetição em ambiente seguro, de modo a diminuir as taxas de complicações cirúrgicas. Diferentemente de outros simuladores com tecnologia avançada para treinamento de cirurgia intraocular, nosso modelo de olho é uma ferramenta simples, de baixo custo e de fácil acesso e manuseio. A portabilidade e facilidade no manuseio permitem que o residente pratique as etapas com mais frequência desenvolvendo a memória com as etapas cirúrgicas. Conclusão: O ensino da cirurgia oftalmológica é uma tarefa desafiadora, e a utilização de métodos de aprendizagem ativa, como a simulação, é uma alternativa para o treinamento de habilidades cirúrgicas, com o propósito de diminuir as taxas de complicações.

Abstract: Introduction: Strabismus is an ocular condition characterized by eye misalignment. Its treatment can be clinical or surgical. The teaching of strabismus surgery is part of the medical residency program in ophthalmology. Its training is most often carried out in the operating theatre, in real situations. However, active learning through experimentation or simulation has been increasingly applied in health education. Experience Report: This study describes the use of simulation as a teaching method of strabismus surgery to ophthalmology residents. Discussion: Simulation is a type of active methodology that allows the resident to gain surgical skills through repetition in a safe environment. This can help reduce the risk of surgical complications. Unlike other simulators with advanced technology for intraocular surgery training, our model eye is a simple low-cost tool. It is easy to access and handle. The portability and ease of use allow the residents to practice the steps more frequently. Conclusion: The teaching of ophthalmic surgery is a challenging task and the use of active learning methods such as simulation is an alternative for training surgical skills.

Saúde mental: representações sociais dos enfermeiros da estratégia saúde da família / Mental health: social representations of the nurses of the family health strategy / Salud mental: representaciones sociales de los enfermeros de la estrategia salud de la familia

Objetivo: compreender as representações sociais dos enfermeiros das Estratégias Saúde da Família sobre a Saúde Mental na Atenção Primária e analisar as implicações dessas representações sociais no cuidado de pessoas acometidas de doença mental. Método:estudo descritivo, com abordagem qualitativa, utilizando o referencial teórico e metodológico da Teoria das Representações Sociais. Resultados: emergiram três núcleos direcionadores: 'Impressões e Representações consensuais quanto a Saúde Mental na Atenção Primária'; 'Intervenções de enfermagem na Estratégia Saúde da Família no âmbito da saúde mental' e 'Expectativas em relação à rede de atenção à saúde mental'. Considerações finais: com a pesquisa foi passível de identificação das representações que as práticas e intervenções em Saúde Mental devem fazer parte de um processo que envolve o trinômio profissional-família-ambiente, sendo fundamental que os usuários do serviço possam receber tratamento de forma holística e humanizada

Objective: to understand the social representations of the nurses of the Family Health Strategies on Mental Health in Primary Care and to analyze the implications of these social representations in the care of people affected by mental illness. Method: a descriptive study, with a qualitative approach, using the theoretical and methodological framework of the Theory of Social Representations. Results: three driving nuclei emerged: 'Impressions and Consensual Representations regarding Mental Health in Primary Care'; 'Nursing interventions in the Family Health Strategy in the field of mental health' and 'Expectations regarding the mental health care network'. Finalconsiderations: With the research it was possible to identify the representations that the practices and interventions in Mental Health should be part of a process that involves the professional-family-environment trinomium, being fundamental that the users of the service can receive treatment in a holistic and humanized way

Objetivo: comprender las representaciones sociales de los enfermeros de las Estrategias Salud de la Familia sobre la Salud Mental en la Atención Primaria y analizar las implicaciones de esas representaciones sociales en el cuidado de personas acometidas de enfermedad mental. Método: estudio descriptivo, con abordaje cualitativo, utilizando el referencial teórico y metodológico de la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales. Resultados: surgieron tres núcleos direccionadores: 'Impresiones y Representaciones consensuadas como la Salud Mental en la Atención Primaria'; "Intervenciones de enfermería en la Estrategia Salud de la Familia en el ámbito de la salud mental" y "Expectativas en relación a la red de atención a la salud mental". Consideraciones finales: con la investigación fue identificable de las representaciones que las prácticas e intervenciones en Salud Mental deben formar parte de un proceso que involucra el trinomio profesional-familiar-ambiente, siendo fundamental que los usuarios del servicio puedan recibir tratamiento de forma holística y humanizada

Novel HLA-A, HLA-B, and HLA-DRB1 alleles identified in Brazilian individuals.

Identification of 12 novel HLA class I and II alleles in Brazilian bone marrow donors.

Chemical-Based Methodologies to Extend the Shelf Life of Fresh Fish-A Review.

Due to its characteristics, fresh fish is a highly perishable food with a very short shelf-life under refrigeration. Several methods have been introduced to slow down its deterioration, such as by means of oxygen depletion of the food package (vacuum packaging), or by changing the natural atmosphere that is in contact with the fresh fish (modified atmosphere packaging), or by the use of chemicals generally recognized as safe: such compounds can be directly applied (by dipping or spraying) or incorporated into packaging materials and slowly migrate to the product, exerting a hurdle effect against microbial development and lipid oxidation (active packaging). This review aims to cover the most recent advances in chemical-based approaches for fresh fish preservation, applied either singly or in combination. Vacuum packaging, modified atmosphere, and active packaging preservation methodologies are presented, along with the inclusion of chemical additives, such as organic acids and natural extracts, and their combination with icing systems. Advantages and disadvantages of these methodologies and their impact on fresh fish quality and shelf-life are discussed, reaching the conclusion that both are positively influenced overall. Indeed, the contribution of chemical-based strategies for fresh fish preservation is undeniable, and is expected to be a research topic of increasing interest in the future.

Abscess Associated with Sialolith in a Parotid Duct - A Case Report.

RATIONALE: The aim of this work is to describe the case of a large abscess associated with a sialolith in the parotid duct. PATIENT CONCERNS: Patient's concern is evident in this pathology, because infection untreated or rapidly spreading infections can be potentially life-threatening secondary to airway compromise or septicemia. DIAGNOSIS: Clinical examination, ultrasonography of the region, and cone beam computed tomography were requested to confirm the diagnosis of a sialolith associated with a large abscess. TREATMENT: Antibiotic therapy with extraoral drainage was performed. After remission of the infection, the stone was located, removed, and the edges sutured. OUTCOMES: The patient was followed for 6 months. There was a minimal scar without any other noteworthy change. TAKE-AWAY LESSONS: The pathological changes involving the salivary glands are extremely important for diagnosis and treatment plan.

Fresh Fish Degradation and Advances in Preservation Using Physical Emerging Technologies.

Fresh fish is a highly perishable food characterized by a short shelf-life, and for this reason, it must be properly handled and stored to slow down its deterioration and to ensure microbial safety and marketable shelf-life. Modern consumers seek fresh-like, minimally processed foods due to the raising concerns regarding the use of preservatives in foods, as is the case of fresh fish. Given this, emergent preservation techniques are being evaluated as a complement or even replacement of conventional preservation methodologies, to assure food safety and extend shelf-life without compromising food safety. This paper reviews the main mechanisms responsible for fish spoilage and the use of conventional physical methodologies to preserve fresh fish, encompassing the main effects of each methodology on microbiological and chemical quality aspects of this highly perishable food. In this sense, conventional storage procedures (refrigeration and freezing) are counterpointed with more recent cold-based storage methodologies, namely chilling and superchilling. In addition, the use of novel food packaging methodologies (edible films and coatings) is also presented and discussed, along with a new storage methodology, hyperbaric storage, that states storage pressure control to hurdle microbial development and slow down organoleptic decay at subzero, refrigeration, and room temperatures.

Age-Friendly Health Care: A Systematic Review.

BACKGROUND: Health care provided to older adults must take into account the characteristics of chronic diseases and the comorbidities resulting from ageing. However, health services are still too oriented towards acute situations. To overcome this problem, the World Health Organization (WHO) proposed a set of Age-Friendly Principles that seek to optimize the provision of health care for this population. This article aims to understand how such Principles are considered in the implementation of age-friendly health care worldwide. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted to synthesize the literature on age-friendly health care in accordance with the PRISMA recommendations in the PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. RESULTS: The research identified 34 articles, with only seven recognizing the WHO Principles and only four using the implementation toolkit. In addition, in the context of primary care, three studies recognize the WHO Principles, but only two use the toolkit. CONCLUSIONS: The WHO Principles are being implemented in health care, but in a smaller scale than desired, which reveals possible flaws in their dissemination and standardization. Thus, a greater scientific investment in age-friendly health care should be considered, which represents a greater operationalization of the Principles and an evaluation of their effectiveness and impacts.

Autocuidado do paciente renal com a fístula arteriovenosa / Autocuidado del paciente renal con la fístula de arteriovenosa

Objetivo: Avaliar atividades de autocuidado com a fístula arteriovenosa em renais crônicos. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo, transversal, com abordagem quantitativa, realizado com 60 pacientes em unidade de diálise no Nordeste Brasileiro, de setembro a outubro de 2018. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas e analisados através de estatística descritiva. O estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa (Parecer nº 233.953/13). Resultados: Os cuidados realizados frequentemente foram: não permitir a verificação da pressão arterial (71,7%), administração de medicamentos e a coleta de sangue no membro da fístula (71,6%), realizar higiene do membro da fistula (68,4%) e evitar carregar peso (68,3%). Os cuidados menos referidos foram: colocar compressa morna no dia anterior à hemodiálise (30,0%) e fazer exercícios de preensão com bola de borracha (15%). Conclusão: O conhecimento dos pacientes quanto às atividades de autocuidado com a fístula arteriovenosa foi considerado insuficiente, ao evidenciar maior preocupação ante a possibilidade de procedimentos clínicos realizados no braço da fístula, seguidos da higiene e sobrecarga no membro. Estes dados reforçam a importância do planejamento das atividades educativas de forma criativa e permanente pelos profissionais de saúde direcionadas para este público e que poderão auxiliar o enfermeiro na priorização das ações. (AU)

Objetivo: Evaluar actividades de autocuidado con fístula arteriovenosa en renales crónicos. Metodología: Un estudio descriptivo, transversal con un enfoque cuantitativo, realizado con 60 pacientes en una unidad de diálisis en el noreste de Brasil, de septiembre a octubre de 2018. Los datos fueron recolectados por médio de entrevistas y analizados mediante estadística descriptiva. El estudio fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética e Investigación (Opinión nº 233.953/13). Resultados: Los cuidados más frecuentes fueron: no permitir la verificación de la presión arterial (71,7%), la administración de medicamentos y la recolección de sangre en la extremidad de la fístula (71,6%), realizar la higiene de la extremidad de la fístula (68.4%) y evitar cargar peso (68.3%). Los cuidados menos informadas fueron: poner una compresa tibia el día anterior a la hemodiálisis (30.0%) y hacer ejercicios de agarre con pelota de goma (15%). Conclusión: El conocimiento de los pacientes renales crónicos con respecto a las actividades de auto cuidado con fístula arteriovenosa fue insuficiente, y se identificó la actividades más y menos conocida entre los pacientes. Estos datos refuerzan la importancia de las actividades educativas planificadas por profesionales de la salud dirigidas a este público y pueden ayudar a las enfermeras a planificar estas acciones. (AU)

Objective: To evaluate self care activities with arteriovenous fistula in chronic renal patients. Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, conducted with 60 patients in a dialysis unit in Northeast Brazil, from September to October 2018. Data were collected through interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study was approved by the Ethics and Research Committee (Opinion nº 233.953/13). Results: The most frequent cares were: not allowing blood pressure verification (71.7%) and medication administration and blood collection in the fistula limb (71.6%), perform fistula limb hygiene with water and antiseptic soap (68.4%) and avoid carrying weight (68.3%). The least reported cares were: putting warm compress on the day before hemodialysis (30.0%) and do pressure exercise with rubber ball (15%). Conclusion: The knowledge of chronic renal patients regarding self care activities with arteriovenous fistula was insufficient, and the most and least known care among patients was identified. These data reinforce the importance of educational activities planned by health professionals aimed at this audience and can assist nurses in planning these actions. (AU)

O álcool dentro dos agravos em urgências e emergências: um estudo de representações sociais / The aggravations in health services of urgencies and emergencies having alcohol as the leading cause: a study of social representations / El alcohol dentro de trastornos en urgencies y de emergencia. un estudio de representación social

Objetivo: Compreender as representações sociais dos usuários de álcool e suas complicações para os agravos dentro das urgências e emergências. Métodos: Estudo do tipo descritivo, com abordagem qualitativa, utilizando o aporte das Representações Sociais de Moscovici para compreender as representações acerca das urgências e emergências traumáticas relacionadas ao uso abusivo do álcool. Resultados: Foram identificados três núcleos direcionadores: impressões e experiências quanto ao uso do álcool, representações quanto as consequências e/ou agravos do acidente e representações quanto a visão da família. Conclusão: As falas dos participantes revelam um grande sofrimento das famílias e usuários devido ao consumo e ao abuso de bebida alcoólica, aonde este estudo visou contribuir para o conhecimento frente ao comportamento das pessoas que fazem o uso do álcool com frequência, auxiliando no seu enfrentamento e na prevenção de agravos

Objetivo: Comprender las representaciones sociales de los usuarios de alcohol y sus complicaciones a las quejas dentro de las urgencias y emergencias. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, con enfoque cualitativo, mediante la aportación de las representaciones sociales de Moscovici comprender las representaciones sobre las emergencias de emergencia y traumáticos relacionados con el abuso de alcohol. Resultados: Se identificaron tres conductores principales: impresiones y experiencias en relación con el uso del alcohol, las representaciones sobre las consecuencias y / o lesiones del accidente y representaciones como la visualización de la familia. Conclusión: Los discursos de los participantes revelan un gran sufrimiento de las familias y los usuarios debido al consumo y abuso de alcohol, donde tuvo el propósito de contribuir al conocimiento contra el comportamiento de las personas que consumen alcohol con frecuencia, ayudando en su superación y la prevención de enfermedades

Objective: The study's purpose has been to gain further understanding with regards to the social representations of alcohol users, and also to assess its complications within the health services of urgencies and emergencies. Methods: This is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, which used the Moscovici's Social Representations in order to understand the representations about urgencies and traumatic emergencies related to alcohol abuse. Results: Based on the findings, the following three support meaning centers were identified: impressions and experiences with regards to alcohol intake; representations related to either the consequences or aggravations of the accident; and, representations by considering the family viewpoint. Conclusions: The participants' statements reveal a pronounced suffering of both the families and users due to the consumption and the abuse of alcoholic beverages. This study aimed to contribute towards improving the scientific knowledge about people's behavior, particularly, those who use alcohol regularly. Therefore, through this research, the health professionals may find a solid scientific support to helping them to stand against this issue, as well as preventing people's health aggravations

[Causes of maternal death in Pará State, Brazil]. / Causas de morte materna no Estado do Pará, Brasil.

PURPOSE: To identify the major causes of maternal death in the State of Pará, Brazil. METHODS: A descriptive, observational and retrospective study was conducted using data from the Mortality Information System (SIM) of the State Department of Public Health of Pará. SIM information was obtained using the TabWin 3.2 software and recorded in a research protocol developed by the investigators. The sample included 383 maternal deaths of 10-49-year-old women, which occurred from 2006 to 2010. Data were analyzed using non-parametric tests (χ2 and G-tests). The BioStat(r) 5.0 software was used for statistical analysis and Microsoft(r) Excel 2007 for the preparation of database and tables. RESULTS: The Maternal Mortality Ratio was 51.9 and did not decrease significantly during the period. Most deaths occurred during the postpartum period (up to 42 days) (51.7%), and some diagnostic confirmation was used. Direct obstetric causes were dominant (90.6%), mainly hypertension (34.6%), with emphasis on eclampsia (70%), and hemorrhage (22.2%). All of these maternal deaths were avoidable (100%). CONCLUSION: Maternal death in Pará is characterized by occurring during the puerperium (up to 42 days), due mainly to direct obstetric causes, such as hypertension, with emphasis on eclampsia, and hemorrhage. This evidences the need for complete attention with good quality for pregnant women, from prenatal care to puerperium, in the state of Pará.

Causas de morte materna no Estado do Pará, Brasil / Causes of maternal death in Pará State, Brazil

OBJETIVO: Identificar as principais causas relacionadas à morte materna no Estado do Pará. MÉTODOS: O estudo foi descritivo, observacional e retrospectivo, realizado por meio de dados do Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade (SIM) da Secretaria de Estado de Saúde Pública do Pará. As informações contidas no SIM foram obtidas por meio do programa TabWin 3.2 e anotadas no protocolo de pesquisa elaborado pelos pesquisadores. A amostra compreendeu 383 casos de morte materna, de 10 a 49 anos de idade, que ocorreram de 2006 a 2010. A avaliação dos resultados obtidos foi realizada por meio de testes estatísticos não paramétricos (χ2 e teste G). Foram utilizados os programas BioStat 5.0(r), para a análise estatística, e o Microsoft(r) Excel 2007, para confecção de banco de dados e tabelas. RESULTADOS: A Razão de Mortalidade Materna foi de 51,9 e não diminuiu significativamente no período. Os óbitos ocorreram, em sua maioria, no puerpério (até 42 dias) (51,7%) e foi utilizado algum método para confirmação diagnóstica. As causas obstétricas diretas predominaram (90,6%), principalmente a hipertensão (34,6%), com destaque para a eclâmpsia (70%), e a hemorragia (22,2%), sendo todas evitáveis (100%). CONCLUSÃO: A morte materna no Pará é caracterizada por ocorrer durante o puerpério (até 42 dias), em virtude principalmente de causas obstétricas diretas, como a hipertensão, com destaque para a eclâmpsia, e transtornos hemorrágicos, evidenciando a necessidade de atenção integral e de qualidade à saúde da gestante, desde o pré-natal até o puerpério, no Estado do Pará. .

PURPOSE: To identify the major causes of maternal death in the State of Pará, Brazil. METHODS: A descriptive, observational and retrospective study was conducted using data from the Mortality Information System (SIM) of the State Department of Public Health of Pará. SIM information was obtained using the TabWin 3.2 software and recorded in a research protocol developed by the investigators. The sample included 383 maternal deaths of 10-49-year-old women, which occurred from 2006 to 2010. Data were analyzed using non-parametric tests (χ2 and G-tests). The BioStat(r) 5.0 software was used for statistical analysis and Microsoft(r) Excel 2007 for the preparation of database and tables. RESULTS: The Maternal Mortality Ratio was 51.9 and did not decrease significantly during the period. Most deaths occurred during the postpartum period (up to 42 days) (51.7%), and some diagnostic confirmation was used. Direct obstetric causes were dominant (90.6%), mainly hypertension (34.6%), with emphasis on eclampsia (70%), and hemorrhage (22.2%). All of these maternal deaths were avoidable (100%). CONCLUSION: Maternal death in Pará is characterized by occurring during the puerperium (up to 42 days), due mainly to direct obstetric causes, such as hypertension, with emphasis on eclampsia, and hemorrhage. This evidences the need for complete attention with good quality for pregnant women, from prenatal care to puerperium, in the state of Pará. .

Morte materna no estado do Pará: aspectos epidemiológicos / Maternal death in Pará, Brazyl: epidemiology

Objetivo: estudar os aspectos epidemiológicos relacionados à morte materna no Estado do Pará.Método: estudo transversal, realizado por meio de dados do Sistema de Informações sobreMortalidade da Secretaria de Estado de Saúde Pública do Pará. A amostra compreendeu 383 casos demorte materna que ocorreram de 2006 a 2010. Os dados foram analisados pelo Qui-quadrado.Resultados: a Razão de Mortalidade Materna (RMM) foi de 51,91 e não diminuiu significativamenteno período. Os óbitos ocorreram em mulheres entre 20-29 anos (46,21%), pardas (78,59%), com 4 a 7anos de estudo (34,46%), solteiras (66,06%), donas de casa (52,48%), em ambiente hospitalar(91,66%). A RMM de residência foi maior no Marajó (63,71) e Sudeste paraense (61,41). A deocorrência foi maior na região metropolitana de Belém (62,61). Conclusão: a morte materna no Parácaracteriza-se por ocorrer em mulheres jovens, de baixa escolaridade, pardas, solteiras, donas de casa,em ambiente hospitalar. A RMM não diminuiu de forma significativa nos anos estudados,apresentando disparidades regionais quanto às regiões de residência materna e ocorrência do óbito,reforçando a necessidade de melhorias na saúde pública do estado.

Objective: describe the epidemiology related to maternal death in Pará, Brazil. Method:The studywas descriptive, observational and retrospective and used data from the Mortality Information Systemof Pará?s State Department of Public Health. The sample comprised 383 cases of maternal deaths thatoccurred from 2006 to 2010. Data were analyzed by Chi-square test. Results: The Maternal MortalityRatio (MMR) was 51.91 and did not decrease significantly during the period. The deaths occurred inwomen aged 20-29 years (46.21%), brown (78.59%), with 4-7 years of education (34.46%), unmarried(66.06%), housewives (52.48%), in hospitals (91.66%). The MMR among residents was higher inMarajó (63.71) and in Pará?s Southeast (61.41). The MMR of occurrence was higher in metropolitanregion of Belém (62.61).Conclusion: Therefore, maternal death in Pará is characterized by occur inyoung women with low education, brown, unmarried, housewives, in hospitals. The MMR did notdecrease significantly in the years studied and there were regional differences between the maternalresidence and maternal death regions what emphasizes the need for improvements in public health