Knowledge, Use, and Perception of Brazilian Women about Contraceptive Methods: An Observational Study.

Background: In Brazil, where approximately 48.7 million women are of reproductive age, understanding contraceptive practices is essential for addressing public health challenges. This study evaluated into the knowledge, usage, and perceptions of contraceptive methods among Brazilian women, highlighting the influence of socioeconomic and demographic factors on their choices. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey with a representative sample of 2000 Brazilian women aged 18-49 years. The questionnaire collected detailed information on their awareness, preferences, and utilization of various contraceptive methods, alongside demographic and socioeconomic data. Results: Oral contraceptives, condoms, injectables, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) were the most recognized methods. Younger women demonstrated greater awareness of modern methods. Socioeconomic disparities were evident, with lower-income women displaying limited knowledge about condoms and IUDs but a higher usage for injectable contraceptives. Oral contraceptives were the most used method, with higher use in the South, and lower in the Central-West and Northeast regions. Satisfaction with current contraceptive methods was high (87.5%), closely associated with personal responsibility in method choice. Although the majority self-financed their contraceptives (63.1%), a significant portion of lower-income women (27.7%) relied on public health care. Physicians' recommendations predominantly influenced contraceptive choice (53.9%), with younger women also guided by other influences. Conclusions: Persistent disparities in contraceptive awareness and access highlight the need for educational initiatives and policy interventions. Health care providers play a vital role in facilitating informed contraceptive choices, enhancing the chances of satisfaction with the method.

Can the addition of surfactants to NaOCl irrigation impact on the percentage of voids of root canal filling?

This study evaluated the impact of canal irrigation using surfactants associated to NaOCl on the percentage of voids of root canal filling through micro-computed tomographic (micro-CT) analysis. 27 mandibular mesial roots with Vertucci type II canal configuration with isthmus were selected and scanned in a micro-CT device. The specimens were assigned to three groups (n = 9), according to the irrigation solution during instrumentation: 2.5% NaOCl without additives (control), 2.5% NaOCl with 0.1% Benzalkonium Chloride and 2.5% NaOCl with 0.1% Tween 80. After obturation, the specimens were rescanned, and the percentage of voids were calculated. Data were analysed using one-way ANOVA with a significance level of 5%. The percentage of voids were similar among the groups (p > 0.05). None of the specimens showed completely voids-free areas. The addition of surfactants to NaOCl irrigation did not improve the quality of root canal filling of mandibular mesial root canals.

Social representation of young people in higher education about sexually transmitted infections.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the social representations about sexually transmitted infections elaborated by undergraduate students. METHODS: a descriptive, qualitative study, in the light of the structural approach of Social Representation Theory, carried out with 160 young undergraduate students, in the second half of 2019, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Data were collected using a sociodemographic characterization questionnaire, knowledge and practices for preventing sexually transmitted infections, analyzed using descriptive statistics and a form of free evocations with the inducing term STD, analyzed using prototypical and similarity analysis. RESULTS: the representation's possible central nucleus is composed of lexicons aids, disease and HIV; the peripheral system by syphilis, sex, condoms, gonorrhea, prevention, infection, carelessness, HPV, herpes, ignorance, treatment, fear, unprotected-sex and danger. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: social thinking about sexually transmitted infections is characterized by their recognition as diseases, which require barrier prevention measures, associating with unsafe sexual practices that arouse fear.

Sexual behavior according to undergraduate students: perspective of cross-cultural nursing and intersectional framing.

OBJECTIVE: to discuss undergraduate students' sexual behavior from the perspective of social markers and cross-cultural care proposed by Madeleine Leininger. METHODS: descriptive-exploratory qualitative research, with a theoretical-philosophical foundation in the Transcultural Theory. Convenience sample was composed of 57 young people from two universities in Rio de Janeiro. The focus groups' content were analyzed lexically using the IRAMUTEQ software. RESULTS: four classes emerged: Young people's sexual scripts: between the fear of an unplanned pregnancy and the risk of exposure to sexually transmitted infections; Affective relationships: trust in steady sexual partners, apparent sense of security and disuse of condoms; Sexual practices, gender and cultural determinants: distinction in men's and women's role; Sexual partnerships, negotiation of condom use and vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: challenges are perceived for the attention to undergraduate students' sexual health, who verbalized risky sexual behaviors due to sociocultural vulnerabilities.

Social representation of spiritual surgeries in Umbanda: culture, religion and contributions of nursing theory.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the social representation of spiritual surgeries in Umbanda for Bantu-Amerindian ritual mediums and their contributions to the cross-cultural care proposed by Madeleine Leininger. METHODS: a descriptive-exploratory, qualitative study, supported by the procedural approach of Social Representation Theory and Transcultural Nursing Theory, carried out with 30 Umbanda mediums of the Bantu-Amerindian ritual through interviews, submitted to the Iramuteq software for lexical analysis. RESULTS: mostly women, white, with an average of 46 years old and approximately 14 years of practice in Umbanda participated. The social representation of spiritual surgeries in Umbanda is objectified and anchored through a biomedical vision of care, encompassing a set of beliefs, values and practices as religious treatments, through faith, whose main objective is healing. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: spiritual surgeries are a form of transcultural care, according to Madeleine Leininger's propositions, as they integrate the culture of a group through health care in Umbanda.

Representação social da saúde para os umbandistas e o cuidado transcultural de Madeleine / Leininger Social representation of health for Umbandists and the transcultural care of Madeleine / Leininger Representación social de la salud para los umbandistas y el cuidado transcultural de Madeleine Leininger

Objetivo: analisar a estrutura da representação social da saúde para umbandistas com vistas à abordagem do cuidado transcultural. Método: estudo qualitativo descritivo-exploratório, fundamentado na abordagem estrutural da Teoria das Representações Sociais e Teoria Transcultural de Madeleine Leininger. Os participantes foram captados pela técnica Snowball, que responderam a um questionário online, contendo caracterização sociodemográfica; escala DUREL; e instrumento de evocações livres. Os dados foram analisados por estatística descritiva e as evocações pela análise prototípica e de similitude. Resultados: participaram 110 invíduos, predominando mulheres (70%), entre 29 e 39 anos, e com alta religiosidade. A análise prototípica evidenciou vida, bem-estar e ter-fé como provavelmente centrais e hospital e médico como elementos de contraste. A análise de similitude demonstrou além dos elementos previamente e provavelmente centrais, cuidado e corpo com comportamento de centralidade. Considerações finais: concepções multidimensionais de bem-estar e qualidade de vida marcam esta representação, embasada pela alta religiosidade e o cuidado transcultural e integral em saúde(AU)

Objective: to analyze the structure of the social representation of health for Umbanda fans with a view to approaching transcultural care. Method: qualitative descriptive-exploratory study, based on the structural approach of the Theory of Social Representations and Transcultural Theory by Madeleine Leininger. Participants were captured using the Snowball technique, who responded to an online questionnaire containing sociodemographic characteristics; DUREL scale; and instrument of free evocations. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the evocations using prototypical and similarity analysis. Results: 110 individuals participated, predominantly women (70%), between 29 and 39 years old, and with high religiosity. The prototypical analysis highlighted life, well-being and having faith as probably central and hospital and doctor as contrasting elements. The similarity analysis demonstrated, in addition to the previously and probably central elements, care and the body with centrality behavior. Final considerations: multidimensional conceptions of well-being and quality of life mark this representation, based on high religiosity and transcultural and comprehensive health care(AU)

Objetivo: analizar la estructura de la representación social de la salud para umbandistas con miras al enfoque de la atención transcultural. Método: estudio descriptivo-exploratorio cualitativo, basado en el enfoque estructural de la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales y la Teoría Transcultural de Madeleine Leininger. Mediante la técnica de muestreo Snowball se capturó a los participantes, quienes respondieron a un cuestionario en línea que contenía caracterización sociodemográfica; escala DUREL; e instrumento de evocaciones libres. Se analizaron los datos mediante estadística descriptiva y las evocaciones por medio de análisis prototípico y de similitud. Resultados: Participaron 110 personas, predominantemente mujeres (70%), entre 29 y 39 años y con alta religiosidad. El análisis prototípico destacó 'la vida, el bienestar y el tener fe' como probablemente centrales y 'el hospital y el médico' como elementos contrastantes. El análisis de similitud demostró, además de los elementos anteriores y probablemente centrales, 'el cuidado y el cuerpo' con comportamiento de centralidad. Consideraciones finales: concepciones multidimensionales de bienestar y calidad de vida enmarcan esta representación, basada en una alta religiosidad y una atención de salud transcultural e integral(AU)

Spirituality and religiosity for umbandist and candomblecist women: social representation and health implications. / Espiritualidade e religiosidade para mulheres umbandistas e candomblecistas: representação social e implicações na saúde.

The object of study refers to the representations of spirituality and religiosity for women who belong to Afro-diasporic religions, specifically those who are faithful to Umbanda and Candomblé. The objective was to analyze the representational structure of spirituality and religiosity for Umbandist and Candomblecist women with the aim of thinking of an explanatory model of this symbolic construction and implications for the practice of care in the area of health. Qualitative study, in the light of Social Representations in its structural approach. Data collected with 207 Umbandist and Candomblecist women through free evocations of the inducing terms "spirituality" and "religiosity", in addition to the characterization and scale of religiosity. The evocations were submitted to prototypical and similarity analyses with Iramuteq, while quantitative data to descriptive statistics. The results show that the central elements for religiosity are faith, belief, God and love, while for spirituality, they are faith, Orixás, God, peace and love. The tree of similarity explains the centrality of faith for the structuring of this representation. The representations are organized around the idea of ​​a relationship between the human and the divine.

O objeto de estudo se refere às representações da espiritualidade e da religiosidade para mulheres que pertencem às religiões afrodiaspóricas, em específico às que são fiéis da umbanda e do candomblé. Buscou-se analisar a estrutura representacional da espiritualidade e da religiosidade para mulheres umbandistas e candomblecistas com vistas a se pensar um modelo explicativo dessa construção simbólica e as implicações para a prática de cuidado na área da saúde. Estudo qualitativo, à luz das representações sociais em sua abordagem estrutural. Dados coletados com 207 mulheres umbandistas e candomblecistas por meio de evocações livres aos termos indutores espiritualidade e religiosidade, além da caracterização e da escala de religiosidade. As evocações foram submetidas às análises prototípica e de similitude com o Iramuteq, e os dados quantitativos, pela estatística descritiva. Os resultados mostram que os elementos centrais para a religiosidade são fé, crença, Deus e amor, enquanto para espiritualidade, fé, Orixás, Deus, paz e amor. A árvore de similitude explicita a centralidade da fé para a estruturação dessa representação. As representações se organizam ao redor da ideia de relação entre o humano e o divino.

Espiritualidade e religiosidade para mulheres umbandistas e candomblecistas: representação social e implicações na saúde / Spirituality and religiosity for umbandist and candomblecist women: social representation and health implications

Resumo O objeto de estudo se refere às representações da espiritualidade e da religiosidade para mulheres que pertencem às religiões afrodiaspóricas, em específico às que são fiéis da umbanda e do candomblé. Buscou-se analisar a estrutura representacional da espiritualidade e da religiosidade para mulheres umbandistas e candomblecistas com vistas a se pensar um modelo explicativo dessa construção simbólica e as implicações para a prática de cuidado na área da saúde. Estudo qualitativo, à luz das representações sociais em sua abordagem estrutural. Dados coletados com 207 mulheres umbandistas e candomblecistas por meio de evocações livres aos termos indutores espiritualidade e religiosidade, além da caracterização e da escala de religiosidade. As evocações foram submetidas às análises prototípica e de similitude com o Iramuteq, e os dados quantitativos, pela estatística descritiva. Os resultados mostram que os elementos centrais para a religiosidade são fé, crença, Deus e amor, enquanto para espiritualidade, fé, Orixás, Deus, paz e amor. A árvore de similitude explicita a centralidade da fé para a estruturação dessa representação. As representações se organizam ao redor da ideia de relação entre o humano e o divino.

Abstract The object of study refers to the representations of spirituality and religiosity for women who belong to Afro-diasporic religions, specifically those who are faithful to Umbanda and Candomblé. The objective was to analyze the representational structure of spirituality and religiosity for Umbandist and Candomblecist women with the aim of thinking of an explanatory model of this symbolic construction and implications for the practice of care in the area of health. Qualitative study, in the light of Social Representations in its structural approach. Data collected with 207 Umbandist and Candomblecist women through free evocations of the inducing terms "spirituality" and "religiosity", in addition to the characterization and scale of religiosity. The evocations were submitted to prototypical and similarity analyses with Iramuteq, while quantitative data to descriptive statistics. The results show that the central elements for religiosity are faith, belief, God and love, while for spirituality, they are faith, Orixás, God, peace and love. The tree of similarity explains the centrality of faith for the structuring of this representation. The representations are organized around the idea of ​​a relationship between the human and the divine.

Effect of Static Stretching on Agonists, Antagonists, and Agonist-Antagonist Combination on Total Training Volume.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of static stretching (SS) of agonists and antagonists between sets on the total training volume (TTV) performed across multiple sets for the leg extension exercise. Twelve male subjects with experience in resistance training (RT) participated in this study. Subjects performed 10 repetition maximum (10RM) test and retest trials for the leg extension exercise. Four different protocols were randomly applied as follows: quadriceps stretching (AG); hamstrings stretching (AN); quadriceps and hamstrings stretching (AGN); and traditional control without stretching (TR). Significant differences (p≤0.05) were observed in the TTV between the AG (4855.42 ± 1279.38 kg) and AN (6002.08 ± 1805.18 kg), AGN (5977.50 ± 1778.49 kg), and TR (6206.04 ± 1796.15 kg) protocols. These results suggest that when practicing inter-set SS, it should be done for antagonist rather than agonist muscles when the intent is to maximize TTV.

Mechanical activation with Easy Clean device enhanced organic tissue removal from simulated internal root resorption in a laboratory evaluation.

BACKGROUND: Considering the irregular shape of the root canal, removing inflamed pulp and granulation tissue completely from internal resorption cavities during chemomechanical preparation can be challenging. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) compared to mechanical activation with Easy Clean in the removal of organic tissue from simulated areas of internal root resorption. METHODS: The root canals of 72 extracted single-rooted teeth with oval canals were instrumented with Reciproc R25 instruments. After root canal preparations, the specimens were split longitudinally, and semicircular cavities were prepared using a round bur on each half of the roots. Samples obtained from bovine muscle tissue were weighed and adapted into semicircular cavities. The roots were reassembled and joined, and the teeth were divided into six groups (n = 12) according to the irrigation protocol: Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) without activation; NaOCl + PUI; NaOCl + Easy Clean; distilled water without activation; distilled water + PUI; and distilled water + Easy Clean. After irrigation protocols, the teeth were disassembled, and the remaining organic tissue was weighed. Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test (p < 0.05). RESULTS: None of the experimental protocols totally removed the bovine tissue from simulated cavities. Tissue weight reduction was significantly affected by the activation method (p < 0.05) and by irrigation solution (p < 0.05). Groups with NaOCl irrigation presented higher tissue weight loss when compared to distilled water, for all irrigation methods (p < 0.05). The use of Easy Clean resulted in the greatest tissue weight loss (42.0%-Distilled water/45.5%- NaOCl) compared to those of PUI (33.3%-Distilled water/37.7%- NaOCl) and no activation (33.4%-Distilled water/38.8%- NaOCl) (p < 0.05). However, no differences were observed between PUI and no activation groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Mechanical activation with Easy Clean enhanced organic tissue removal from simulated internal resorption more effectively than PUI. Easy Clean for agitation of the irrigating solution is effective in removing simulated organic tissues from artificial internal resorption cavities, being an alternative to the use of PUI.

Conhecimentos da enfermagem sobre peripherally inserted central catheters: complicações, medidas preventivas e indicações de retirada / Nursing knowledge about peripherally inserted central catheters: complications, preventive measures and indications for removal / Conocimientos de enfermería sobre catéteres centrales de inserción periférica: complicaciones, medidas preventivas e indicaciones de retiro

Objetivo: Discutir as complicações e medidas preventivas, bem como as condições de retirada associadas ao uso do Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters, no contexto intra-hospitalar na perspectiva do conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem. Métodos: Investigação exploratório-descritiva, de método misto, realizada numa instituição hospitalar particular (MGBrasil), de março-maio/2021, com 114 profissionais da enfermagem, por meio do Google Forms. Coletados dados de caracterização profissional, perfil de conhecimento e avaliação das complicações, medidas preventivas e condições de retirada associadas ao uso do cateter. Resultados: O perfil profissional revela indícios de precarização do trabalho de enfermagem e o conhecimento dos participantes demonstra acesso às principais complicações do uso do dispositivo, das medidas de prevenção, bem como das condições que justificam a sua retirada. Conclusão: Há evidências da necessidade de intervenções educativas visando-se melhorias em prol da segurança da prática profissional e do paciente, qualidade da assistência e excelência de cuidados na instituição de saúde. (AU)

Objective: To discuss complications and preventive measures, as well as the removal conditions associated with the use of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters, in the intra-hospital context from the perspective of the nursing team's knowledge. Methods: Exploratory-descriptive investigation, mixed-method research, carried out in a private hospital (MG-Brazil), from March to May/2021, with 114 nursing professionals, using Google Forms. The following data were collected: Professional's characterization, knowledge's profile and evaluation of complications, preventive measures and removal conditions associated with the use of the catheter. Results: The professional profile reveals signs of how nursing job is precarious and the participants' knowledge demonstrates access to the main complications of using the device, prevention measures, as well as the conditions that justify its removal. Conclusion: There is evidence of the needed educational interventions, aiming an improvement of the safe practice to the professional and to the patient, care quality and excellence of care in the health institution. (AU)

Objectivo: Discutir las complicaciones y medidas preventivas, así como las condiciones de retirada, asociadas al uso de Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters, en el contexto intrahospitalario desde la perspectiva del conocimiento del equipo de enfermería. Métodos: investigación exploratorio-descriptiva, de método mixto, realizada en un hospital particular (MG-Brasil), de marzo hasta mayo/2021, con 114 profesionales de enfermería, utilizando Google Forms. Se recogieron datos de caracterización profesional, perfil del conocimiento y evaluación de complicaciones, medidas preventivas y condiciones de retirada asociadas al uso del catéter. Resultados: El perfil profesional revela indicios de la precariedad del trabajo de enfermería y el conocimiento de los participantes evidencia el acceso a las principales complicaciones del uso del dispositivo, las medidas de prevención, así como las condiciones que justifican su retirada. Conclusiones: Existe evidencia de la necesidad de intervenciones educativas dirigidas a mejorar la seguridad de la práctica profesional y del paciente, la calidad de la asistencia y la excelencia de la atención en la institución de salud. (AU)

Sexual behavior according to undergraduate students: perspective of cross-cultural nursing and intersectional framing / Comportamiento sexual según estudiantes universitarios: perspectiva de enfermería transcultural y encuadre interseccional / Comportamento sexual segundo jovens universitários: perspectiva da enfermagem transcultural e do enquadramento interseccional

ABSTRACT Objective: to discuss undergraduate students' sexual behavior from the perspective of social markers and cross-cultural care proposed by Madeleine Leininger. Methods: descriptive-exploratory qualitative research, with a theoretical-philosophical foundation in the Transcultural Theory. Convenience sample was composed of 57 young people from two universities in Rio de Janeiro. The focus groups' content were analyzed lexically using the IRAMUTEQ software. Results: four classes emerged: Young people's sexual scripts: between the fear of an unplanned pregnancy and the risk of exposure to sexually transmitted infections; Affective relationships: trust in steady sexual partners, apparent sense of security and disuse of condoms; Sexual practices, gender and cultural determinants: distinction in men's and women's role; Sexual partnerships, negotiation of condom use and vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections. Final considerations: challenges are perceived for the attention to undergraduate students' sexual health, who verbalized risky sexual behaviors due to sociocultural vulnerabilities.

RESUMEN Objetivo: discutir el comportamiento sexual de estudiantes universitarios en la perspectiva de los marcadores sociales y el cuidado transcultural propuesto por Madeleine Leininger. Métodos: investigación cualitativa descriptiva-exploratoria, con fundamento teórico-filosófico en la Teoría Transcultural. La muestra de conveniencia fue compuesta por 57 jóvenes de dos universidades de Río de Janeiro. Los contenidos de los grupos focales se analizaron léxicamente mediante el software IRAMUTEQ. Resultados: surgieron cuatro clases: Guiones sexuales de jóvenes: entre el miedo a un embarazo no planeado y el riesgo de exposición A INFECCIONES DE TRANSMISIÓN SEXUAL; Relaciones afectivas: confianza en parejas sexuales estables, aparente sensación de seguridad y desuso de preservativos; Prácticas sexuales, género y determinantes culturales: distinción en los roles de hombres y mujeres y; Parejas sexuales, negociación del uso del condón y vulnerabilidad a las infecciones de transmisión sexual. Consideraciones finales: se perciben desafíos para la atención a la salud sexual de estudiantes universitarios, quienes verbalizaron conductas sexuales de riesgo, debido a vulnerabilidades socioculturales.

RESUMO Objetivo: discutir os comportamentos sexuais de jovens universitários na perspectiva dos marcadores sociais e do cuidado transcultural proposto por Madeleine Leininger. Métodos: pesquisa qualitativa descritiva-exploratória, com alicerce teórico-filosófico na Teoria Transcultural. Amostragem por conveniência foi composta por 57 jovens de duas universidades cariocas. Os conteúdos dos grupos focais foram analisados lexicalmente pelo software IRAMUTEQ. Resultados: emergiram quatro classes: Roteiros sexuais de jovens: entre o receio de uma gestação não planejada e o risco da exposição às infecções sexualmente transmissíveis; Relacionamentos afetivos: a confiança em parcerias sexuais fixas, aparente sensação de segurança e o desuso dos preservativos; Práticas sexuais, gênero e determinantes culturais: distinção nos papéis de homens e mulheres; Parcerias sexuais, negociação do uso do preservativo e a vulnerabilidade às infecções sexualmente transmissíveis. Considerações finais: percebem-se desafios para atenção à saúde sexual dos jovens universitários, que verbalizaram comportamentos sexuais de risco em função de vulnerabilidades socioculturais.

Social representation of young people in higher education about sexually transmitted infections / Representación social de jóvenes en educación superior sobre las infecciones de transmisión sexual / Representação social de jovens da educação superior sobre infecções sexualmente transmissíveis

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the social representations about sexually transmitted infections elaborated by undergraduate students. Methods: a descriptive, qualitative study, in the light of the structural approach of Social Representation Theory, carried out with 160 young undergraduate students, in the second half of 2019, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Data were collected using a sociodemographic characterization questionnaire, knowledge and practices for preventing sexually transmitted infections, analyzed using descriptive statistics and a form of free evocations with the inducing term STD, analyzed using prototypical and similarity analysis. Results: the representation's possible central nucleus is composed of lexicons aids, disease and HIV; the peripheral system by syphilis, sex, condoms, gonorrhea, prevention, infection, carelessness, HPV, herpes, ignorance, treatment, fear, unprotected-sex and danger. Final considerations: social thinking about sexually transmitted infections is characterized by their recognition as diseases, which require barrier prevention measures, associating with unsafe sexual practices that arouse fear.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar las representaciones sociales sobre las infecciones de transmisión sexual elaboradas por estudiantes universitarios. Métodos: estudio descriptivo, cualitativo, a la luz del enfoque estructural de la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales, realizado con 160 jóvenes universitarios, en el segundo semestre de 2019, en la ciudad de Río de Janeiro. Los datos fueron recolectados mediante un cuestionario de caracterización sociodemográfica, conocimientos y prácticas para la prevención de infecciones de transmisión sexual, analizados mediante estadística descriptiva y un formulario de evocaciones libres con el término inductor de ETS, analizados mediante análisis prototípico y de similitud. Resultados: el posible núcleo central de la representación está compuesto por los léxicos sida, enfermedad y VIH; el sistema periférico, por sífilis, sexo, condones, gonorrea, prevención, infección, descuido, VPH, herpes, desconocimiento, tratamiento, miedo, sexo sin protección y peligro. Consideraciones finales: el pensamiento social sobre las infecciones de transmisión sexual se caracteriza por su reconocimiento como enfermedades que requierendo medidas de prevención de barrera, se asociando a prácticas sexuales inseguras que despiertan miedo.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar as representações sociais sobre as infecções sexualmente transmissíveis elaboradas por jovens universitários. Métodos: estudo descritivo, qualitativo, à luz da abordagem estrutural da Teoria das Representações Sociais, realizado com 160 jovens universitários, no segundo semestre de 2019, na cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Os dados foram coletados por questionário de caracterização sociodemográfica, conhecimentos e práticas de prevenção das infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, analisados pela estatística descritiva e por formulário de evocações livres com o termo indutor DST, analisadas pela análise prototípica e de similitude. Resultados: o possível núcleo central da representação é composto pelos léxicos aids, doença e HIV; o sistema periférico, por sífilis, sexo, camisinha, gonorreia, prevenção, infecção, descuido, HPV, herpes, desconhecimento, tratamento, medo, sexo-sem-proteção e perigo. Considerações finais: o pensamento social sobre as infecções sexualmente transmissíveis caracteriza-se pelo seu reconhecimento como doenças que requerem medidas de prevenção de barreira, e associam-se a práticas sexuais inseguras que despertam medo.

Social representation of spiritual surgeries in Umbanda: culture, religion and contributions of nursing theory / Representación social de las cirugías espirituales en Umbanda: cultura, religión y aportes de la teoría de enfermería / Representação social das cirurgias espirituais na Umbanda: cultura, religião e contribuições da teoria de enfermagem

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the social representation of spiritual surgeries in Umbanda for Bantu-Amerindian ritual mediums and their contributions to the cross-cultural care proposed by Madeleine Leininger. Methods: a descriptive-exploratory, qualitative study, supported by the procedural approach of Social Representation Theory and Transcultural Nursing Theory, carried out with 30 Umbanda mediums of the Bantu-Amerindian ritual through interviews, submitted to the Iramuteq software for lexical analysis. Results: mostly women, white, with an average of 46 years old and approximately 14 years of practice in Umbanda participated. The social representation of spiritual surgeries in Umbanda is objectified and anchored through a biomedical vision of care, encompassing a set of beliefs, values and practices as religious treatments, through faith, whose main objective is healing. Final considerations: spiritual surgeries are a form of transcultural care, according to Madeleine Leininger's propositions, as they integrate the culture of a group through health care in Umbanda.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la representación social de las cirugías espirituales en Umbanda para médiums rituales bantú-amerindios y sus aportes al cuidado transcultural propuesto por Madeleine Leininger. Métodos: estudio descriptivo-exploratorio, cualitativo, sustentado en el enfoque procedimental de la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales y la Teoría del Cuidado Transcultural, realizado con 30 médiums Umbanda del ritual Bantú-Amerindio a través de entrevistas, sometidos al software Iramuteq para análisis léxico. Resultados: participaron en su mayoría mujeres, blancas, con una edad promedio de 46 años y aproximadamente 14 años de práctica en Umbanda. La representación social de las cirugías espirituales en Umbanda se objetiva y ancla a través de una visión biomédica del cuidado, englobando un conjunto de creencias, valores y prácticas como tratamientos religiosos, a través de la fe, cuyo principal objetivo es la sanación. Consideraciones finales: las cirugías espirituales son una forma de cuidado transcultural según las proposiciones de Madeleine Leininger, en tanto integran la cultura de un grupo a través del cuidado de la salud en Umbanda.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a representação social das cirurgias espirituais na Umbanda para médiuns do ritual bantu-ameríndio e suas contribuições para o cuidado transcultural proposto por Madeleine Leininger. Métodos: estudo descritivo-exploratório, qualitativo, apoiado na abordagem processual da Teoria das Representações Sociais e na Teoria do Cuidado Transcultural, realizado com 30 médiuns umbandistas do ritual bantu-ameríndio por meio de entrevistas, submetidas ao software Iramuteq para análise lexical. Resultados: participaram, majoritariamente, mulheres, brancas, na média dos 46 anos e aproximadamente 14 anos de prática na Umbanda. A representação social das cirurgias espirituais na Umbanda é objetivada e ancorada mediante uma visão biomédica do cuidado, englobando um conjunto de crenças, valores e práticas enquanto tratamentos religiosos, por meio da fé, cujo objetivo principal é a cura. Considerações finais: cirurgias espirituais são uma forma de cuidado transcultural, segundo proposições de Madeleine Leininger, por integrarem a cultura de um grupo através dos cuidados em saúde na Umbanda.

Influências dos transtornos de sono-vigília sobre a saúde cardiovascular na atenção primária à saúde / Influencia de los trastornos del sueñovigilia sobre la salud cardiovascular en la atención primaria a la salud / Influences of sleep-wake disorders on cardiovascular health in primary health care

Objetivos: discutir os fatores prejudiciais ao sono e suas influências sobre a saúde cardiovascular na percepção de hipertensos atendidos por uma Unidade Básica de Saúde brasileira. Método: estudo descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa, realizado em um serviço de Atenção Básica Mineiro, Brasil. Foram coletados dados de caracterização e entrevista individual em profundidade, em 2019, com 40 hipertensos de idade ?18 anos. Os dados de caracterização foram analisados com apoio do Microsoft Excel-365 para frequências e as entrevistas no Nvivo Pró-11. Resultados: as participantes, predominantemente mulheres, idosas, aposentadas, relataram sono de má qualidade e uso de fármacos ansiolíticos/antidepressivos. Duas categorias discursivas emergiram: Sono e repouso preservados como determinantes da qualidade de vida e saúde; e Insônia: uma realidade cotidiana ligada aos condicionantes psicossociais, biológicos e ambientais. Considerações finais: a insônia gera impactos negativos na saúde cardiovascular e na qualidade de vida, necessitando de cuidados especializados no âmbito da enfermagem cardiovascular.

Objetivos: discutir los factores dañinos al sueño y sus influencias sobre la salud cardiovascular en la percepción de hipertensos atendidos por una Unidad Básica de Salud brasileña. Método: estudio descriptivo, de abordaje cualitativo, realizado en un servicio de Atención Básica Minero, Brasil. Se recogieron datos de caracterización y entrevista individual en profundidad, en 2019, con 40 hipertensos de edad ?18 años. Los datos de caracterización fueron analizados con el apoyo de Microsoft Excel-365 para frecuencias y las entrevistas en el Nvivo Pro-11. Resultados: las participantes, predominantemente mujeres, ancianas, jubiladas, relataron sueño de mala calidad y uso de fármacos ansiolíticos/antidepresivos. Dos categorías discursivas surgieron: Sueño y reposo preservados como determinantes de la calidad de vida y salud; e Insomnio: una realidad cotidiana ligada a los condicionantes psicosociales, biológicos y ambientales. Consideraciones finales: el insomnio genera impactos negativos en la salud cardiovascular y en la calidad de vida, necesitando de cuidados especializados en el ámbito de la enfermería cardiovascular.

Objective: to discuss the harmful factors to sleep and their influence on cardiovascular health in the perception of hypertensive patients assisted by a Brazilian Basic Health Unit. Method: a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, conducted in a primary care service in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Characterization data and in-depth individual interviews were collected in 2019, with 40 hypertensive patients aged ?18 years. The characterization data were analyzed with the support of Microsoft Excel-365 for frequencies and the interviews in Nvivo Pró-11. Results: the participants, predominantly women, elderly, retired, reported poor sleep quality and use of anxiolytic/antidepressant drugs. Two discursive categories emerged: Sleep and rest preserved as determinants of quality of life and health; and Insomnia: an everyday reality linked to psychosocial, biological and environmental conditions. Final considerations: insomnia generates negative impacts on cardiovascular health and quality of life, requiring specialized care in cardiovascular nursing.

Políticas de prevenção de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis e universidades promotoras da saúde: reflexão teórica à luz da Teoria Transcultural / Policies for health-promoting universities and prevention of sexually transmitted infections: theoretical reflection in the light of Transcultural Theory / Políticas de prevención de infecciones de transmisión sexual y universidades promotoras de la salud: una reflexión teórica a la luz de la Teoría Transcultural

Objetivo: refletir sobre as políticas para a prevenção de IST, à luz da perspectiva teórica de Madeleine Leininger sobre o cuidado transcultural, com enfoque na população jovem universitária. Conteúdo: selecionadas 21 obras, entre artigos científicos, políticas e documentos oficiais em saúde no contexto (inter)nacional, discutidas em duas categorias: 1) Políticas públicas para a prevenção de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis e; 2) O papel da universidade nas ações de prevenção de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis na perspectiva da teoria transcultural de Madeleine Leininger. Conclusão: as políticas públicas de saúde relacionadas à prevenção de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis têm enfoque na saúde sexual e reprodutiva de cada segmento social. Salientam-se as peculiaridades e potencialidades envolvidas no ambiente universitário, permeado pela vulnerabilidade dos comportamentos sexuais, numa perspectiva transcultural. O espaço da universidade deve ser inserido nas ações de promoção da saúde e prevenção de doenças, como as infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, sob o prisma do cuidado culturalmente congruente.

Objective: to think, in the light of Madeleine Leininger's transcultural care theory, about policies for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections, focusing on the young university student population. Content: 21 documents were selected, including scientific papers, policies, and official documents on health in the (inter)national context. These were discussed in two categories: 1) policies for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and; 2) the university's role in preventing sexually transmitted infections, as seen from the perspective of Madeleine Leininger's transcultural theory. Conclusion: policies for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections focus on sexual and reproductive health by social segment. The peculiarities and potentials of the university environment permeated by the vulnerability of sexual behaviors are highlighted from a transcultural perspective. The university space must be included, through the prism of culturally congruent care, in measures to promote health and prevent diseases, such as sexually transmitted infections.

Objetivo: reflexionar sobre las políticas de prevención de infecciones de transmisión sexual, a la luz de la teoría transcultural de Madeleine Leininger, dirigidas a la población joven universitaria. Contenido: fueron seleccionados 21 trabajos, entre artículos científicos, políticas y documentos oficiales en salud en el contexto (inter)nacional, discutidos en dos categorías: 1) Políticas públicas para la prevención de infecciones de transmisión sexual y; 2) El papel de la universidad en las acciones de prevención de infecciones de transmisión sexual desde la perspectiva de la teoría transcultural de Madeleine Leininger. Conclusión: las políticas públicas de salud relacionadas con la prevención de infecciones de transmisión sexual se enfocan en la salud sexual y reproductiva de cada segmento social. Se resaltan las peculiaridades y potencialidades involucradas en el ambiente universitario, permeado por la vulnerabilidad de las conductas sexuales, desde una perspectiva transcultural. El espacio universitario debe estar insertado en las acciones de promoción de la salud y prevención de enfermedades, -como las infecciones de transmisión sexual-, bajo el prisma de una atención culturalmente congruente.

Significados de exposição ao HIV/AIDS atribuídos por mulheres que professam religiões afro-brasileiras / Meanings of exposure to HIV/AIDS attributed by women who profess Afro-Brazilian religions / Significados de exposición al VIH/SIDA atribuidos por mujeres que profesan religiones afrobrasileñas

Objetivo: conhecer os significados atribuídos por mulheres que professam religiões afro-brasileiras à exposição ao HIV/AIDS. Método: estudo interpretativo, qualitativo, com amostragem por meio da técnica de bola de neve, selecionando 21 mulheres que professam religiões afro-brasileiras, em sete grupos amostrais. Coleta deda dados realizada entre julho de 2019 e outubro de 2020, por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, em parque urbano público em São Paulo e, virtualmente. Dados analisados segundo o Interacionismo Simbólico e a Grounded Theory. Resultados: participaram mulheres entre 18 e 70 anos, a maioria casada, com pós-graduação completa, frequentando, pelo menos uma vez na semana, a instituição religiosa, há mais de 5 anos. As participantes significam exposição ao HIV/AIDS como falta de autocuidado, não ter cuidado com o corpo, morada de orixás, relacionando com prevenção, discernimento e respeito, cuja visão conservadora enfoca o outro. Conclusão: os significados atribuídos à exposição ao HIV/AIDS estão fortemente influenciados pelas crenças religiosas, salientando a exposição dos outros.

Objective: to discover the meanings attributed by women who profess Afro-Brazilian religions to exposure to HIV/AIDS. Method: in this interpretive, qualitative study, using the snowball technique, 21 women who profess Afro-Brazilian religions were selected in 7 sample groups. Data were collected from July 2019 to October 2020 by semi-structured interviews in a public urban park in São Paulo and virtually by Google Meet, and analyzed by Symbolic Interactionism and Grounded Theory, with ATLAS.ti9 software. Results: participants were 18 to 70 years old, most married, with complete postgraduate studies, and had attended the religious institution at least once a week for more than 5 years. The participants attributed meaning to exposure to HIV/AIDS as lack of self-care, lack of care for the body, the home of orixá deities, and related it to prevention, discernment and respect, in a conservative view focusing on others. Conclusion: the meanings attributed to exposure to HIV/AIDS were strongly influenced by religious beliefs and emphasized the exposure of others.

Objetivo: conocer los significados atribuidos por mujeres que profesan religiones afrobrasileñas a la exposición al VIH/SIDA. Método: estudio interpretativo, cualitativo, utilizando para la muestra el método de bola de nieve, seleccionando 21 mujeres que profesan religiones afrobrasileñas, en siete grupos de muestra. La recolección de datos tuvo lugar entre julio/2019 y octubre/2020, a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas, en un parque público urbano de São Paulo y también virtualmente. Los datos se analizaron según el Interaccionismo Simbólico y la Grounded Theory. Resultados: participaron mujeres con edades entre 18 y 70 años, la mayoría casada, con estudios de posgrado completo, asistiendo a la institución religiosa al menos una vez por semana desde hace más de 5 años. Las participantes entienden la exposición al VIH/SIDA como falta de autocuidado, descuido del cuerpo, hogar de los orixás, comparado a la prevención, al discernimiento y al respeto, cuya mirada conservadora se enfoca en el otro. Conclusión: los significados atribuidos a la exposición al VIH/SIDA están fuertemente influenciados por las creencias religiosas, destacando la exposición de los demás.

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in Patients at a Psychosocial Care Center: A Cross-Sectional Study.

BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is associated with greater risk of morbimortality and it has high prevalence in people with mental illness. OBJECTIVE: Estimate the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MS) and its associated factors in the patients of a Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS in Brazilian Portuguese) in the city of Salvador, state of Bahia, Brazil. METHOD: Cross-sectional study set at CAPS in the city of Salvador-Bahia between August 2019 and February 2020. MS was evaluated according to the National Cholesterol Education Program's Adult Treatment Panel III. In addition to descriptive statistics, gross and adjusted prevalence ratios were described. RESULTS: MS was found in 100 (35.2%) individuals, 116 (40.9%) were obese and 165 (58.1%) had increased waist circumference. Polypharmacy was identified in 63 (22.3%) patients and 243 (85.9%) used antipsychotics. Under gross evaluation, women (PR = 1.88; 95%CI: 1.35-2.63) and those who used antidepressants (PR = 1.41; 95%CI: 1.05-1.88) showed an association with MS. After logistic regression, depression (PR = 1.86; 95%CI: 1.38-2.51), acanthosis (PR = 1.50; 95%CI: 1.18-1.90), use of antipsychotics (PR = 1.88; 95%CI: 1.13-2.75), and hypertriglyceridemic waist (PR = 3.33; 95%CI: 2.48-4.46) were associated with MS. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of MS signals multimorbidity among individuals with mental disorders and suggests a need for clinical screening.

Biosimilar Use in Breast Cancer Treatment: A National Survey of Brazilian Oncologists' Opinions, Practices, and Concerns.

PURPOSE: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in Brazilian women, with 66,280 new cases in 2020 (with 20% overexpressing human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 [HER2]). The trastuzumab biosimilar was the first oncology biosimilar approved in Brazil for HER2-positive breast cancer treatment. This study aimed to assess the current level of knowledge of biosimilars, comfort of use, extrapolation indications, and switching of practices among oncologists in Brazil. METHODS: A 24-question survey was developed using an online platform that sought information regarding responders' characteristics and use of biosimilars. The survey analyzed the basic knowledge of biosimilars, trastuzumab biosimilars, level of comfort with extrapolation, switching treatment regimens, and opinions concerning the cost of HER2-positive breast cancer therapy. Data were collected between July and September 2019 and included 144 oncologists from five Brazilian regions. RESULTS: In total, 95% of respondents could identify the most appropriate definition of biosimilars and 96% felt comfortable prescribing trastuzumab biosimilars. Although 63% of respondents would use the biosimilar in all settings wherein the reference biologic was approved, 35% would use the biosimilar for cases involving metastatic disease. Although 82% of oncologists were in favor of switching from a reference biologic to a biosimilar, 18% would avoid switching regimens. The lack of studies detailing switching to other regimens and the correct timing to switch was the major concern. The cost of HER2 therapy was a significant concern for most oncologists. CONCLUSION: Oncologists demonstrated a high level of knowledge of biosimilars and encouraging levels of prescriber use; however, extrapolation and switching treatment regimens are barriers to the effective use of biosimilars in cancer treatment. Efforts should be concentrated on strategies involving medical education programs on biosimilars.

Immunohistochemical analysis of ADAMTS-1, versican and pEGFR expressions in periapical granuloma and radicular cyst.

BACKGROUND: ADAMTS expression can be associated with several inflammatory processes, and has been correlated with tumorigenesis of some neoplasms, but its participation in the development of periapical lesions has not been investigated. Therefore, our objective was to verify the expression of ADAMTS-1, versican and pEGFR in Periapical Granuloma (PG) and in the Radicular Cyst (RC) since they are the most common lesions of the periapex. METHODS: 25 samples of RC and 10 of PG were used. As a control, 10 samples of inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia (IFH) and 10 of dental follicle (DF) were used. The expression of these proteins was investigated using immunohistochemistry. RESULTS: In the epithelium of RC, IFH and DF, the expression of ADAMTS-1 was greater in DF than in RC (p < .001). Versicano showed greater expression in IFH than in RC, DF than in RC (p < .001). pEGFR showed greater expression in IFH and RC than in DF (p < .01 and p < .05, respectively). In connective tissue, ADAMTS-1 expression was greater in PG and RC than in IFH and DF (p < .001). Versicano showed greater expression in PG, RC and IFH compared to DF (p < .001). In pEGFR there was a higher expression in PG when compared to RC, IFH and DF (p < .001). Greater immunostaining occurred in the RC than in the DF (p < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that the studied proteins may participate in the pathogenesis of PG and RC, through the interaction of these proteins, in the remodeling of the ECM (versican) by ADAMTS-1, producing bioactive fragments, which could activate EGFR, contributing to the formation, growth and maintenance of injuries.