The hidden severity of the COVID-19 pandemic in children and adolescents in Brazil: a territorial analysis of hospital mortality. / A gravidade oculta da pandemia de COVID-19 em crianças e adolescentes no Brasil: uma análise territorial da mortalidade hospitalar.

This article aims to describe the geographical distribution of hospital mortality from COVID-19 in children and adolescents during the 2020-2021 pandemic in Brazil. Ecological, census study (SIVEP GRIPE) with individuals up to 19 years of age, hospitalized with SARS due to COVID-19 or SARS not specified in Brazilian municipalities, stratified in two ways: 1) in the five macro-regions and 2) in three urban agglomerations: capital, municipalities of the metropolitan region and non-capital municipalities. There were 44 hospitalizations/100,000 inhabitants due to COVID-19 and 241/100,000 when including unspecified SARS (estimated underreporting of 81.8%). There were 1,888 deaths by COVID-19 and 4,471 deaths if added to unspecified SARS, estimating 57.8% of unreported deaths. Hospital mortality was 2.3 times higher in the macro-regions when considering only the cases of COVID-19, with the exception of the North and Center-West regions. Higher hospital mortality was also recorded in non-capital municipalities. The urban setting was associated with higher SARS hospital mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Living in the North and Northeast macro-regions, and far from the capitals offered a higher risk of mortality for children and adolescents who required hospitalization.

O objetivo deste artigo é descrever a distribuição geográfica da mortalidade hospitalar por COVID-19 em crianças e adolescentes durante a pandemia de 2020-2021 no Brasil. Estudo ecológico, censitário (SIVEP GRIPE), de indivíduos até 19 anos, internados com SRAG por COVID-19 ou SRAG não especificada, em municípios brasileiros, estratificados de duas formas: 1) nas cinco macrorregiões e 2) em três aglomerados urbanos: capital, municípios da região metropolitana e do interior. Verificou-se 44 internações/100 mil habitantes por COVID-19 e 241/100 mil ao se incluir a SRAG não especificada (subnotificação estimada de 81,8%). Ocorreram1.888 óbitos por COVID-19 e 4.471 óbitos se somados à SRAG não especificada, estimando-se subnotificação de 57,8% dos óbitos. A mortalidade hospitalar foi 2,3 vezes maior nas macrorregiões quando considerados apenas os casos de COVID-19, com exceção das regiões Norte e Centro-Oeste. Registrou-se também maior mortalidade hospitalar em municípios do interior. O contexto urbano esteve associado à maior mortalidade hospitalar por SRAG durante a pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil. Residir nas macrorregiões Norte e Nordeste, e distante das capitais, ofereceu maior risco de mortalidade para crianças e adolescentes que necessitaram hospitalização.

Serum Anti-Spike Antibodies Are Not Affected by Immunosuppressants in SARS-CoV-2 Vaccinations Given to Brazilian Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

This study aimed to evaluate humoral responses after vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Patients with IBD enrolled in a tertiary outpatient unit were followed up between September 2021 and September 2022 via serial blood collection. Immunoglobulin G antibody titers against SARS-CoV-2 were measured before administration and 1 and 6 months after the administration of two doses of different vaccination regimens. The results were compared with those of a healthy control group obtained during the same period. The mean pre-vaccination antibody titers were 452.0 and 93.3 AU/mL in the IBD (n = 42) and control (n = 89) groups, respectively. After two doses of the vaccine, the titers significantly increased in both groups (IBD, 8568.0 AU/mL; control, 7471.0 AU/mL; p < 0.001). One month after the second dose, no significant differences were observed between the two groups (p = 0.955). Significant differences between vaccination schemes in the IBD group were observed, with higher titers in those who received Pfizer, younger patients (p < 0.005), and those with a previous coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection (p < 0.012). The use of immunosuppressants and immunobiologicals did not affect the overall humoral response to COVID-19 vaccine in patients with IBD, but specific vaccine regimens, age, and previous coronavirus infection significantly did. This study reinforces the positive impact of booster doses and the safety of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

Hospital mortality from covid-19 in children and adolescents in Brazil in 2020-2021.

OBJECTIVE: To describe cases, deaths, and hospital mortality from covid-19 in children and adolescents in Brazil, according to age group, during the evolving phases of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. METHODS: Census of patients aged up to 19 committed with severe acute respiratory syndrome, due to covid-19 or unspecified, notified to the Brazilian Influenza Epidemiological Surveillance Information System, from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021. The two years were divided into six phases, covering the spread of the disease-first, second and third wave-as well as the impact of vaccination. The pediatric population was categorized into infants, preschoolers, schoolchildren, and adolescents. Hospital mortality was assessed by pandemic phase and age group. RESULTS: A total of 144,041 patients were recorded in the two years, 18.2% of whom had confirmed cases of covid-19. Children under 5 years old (infants and preschoolers) accounted for 62.8% of those hospitalized. A total of 4,471 patients died, representing about 6.1 deaths per day. Infants were the ones who most progressed to the intensive care unit (24.7%) and had the highest gross number of deaths (n = 2,012), but mortality was higher among adolescents (5.7%), reaching 9.8% in phase 1. The first peak of deaths occurred in phase 1 (May/2020), and two other peaks occurred in phase 4 (March/2021 and May/2021). There was an increase in cases and deaths for younger ages since phase 4. Hospital mortality in the pediatric population was higher in phases 1, 4, and 6, following the phenomena of dissemination/interiorization of the virus in the country, beginning of the second wave and beginning of the third wave, respectively. CONCLUSION: The absolute number of cases of covid-19 in children and adolescents is significant. Although complete vaccination in descending order of age provided a natural deviation in age range, there was a greater gap between the curve of new hospitalized cases and the curve of deaths, indicating the positive impact of immunization.

Hospital mortality from covid-19 in children and adolescents in Brazil in 2020-2021 / Mortalidade hospitalar por covid-19 em crianças e adolescentes no Brasil em 2020-2021

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To describe cases, deaths, and hospital mortality from covid-19 in children and adolescents in Brazil, according to age group, during the evolving phases of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. METHODS Census of patients aged up to 19 committed with severe acute respiratory syndrome, due to covid-19 or unspecified, notified to the Brazilian Influenza Epidemiological Surveillance Information System, from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021. The two years were divided into six phases, covering the spread of the disease—first, second and third wave—as well as the impact of vaccination. The pediatric population was categorized into infants, preschoolers, schoolchildren, and adolescents. Hospital mortality was assessed by pandemic phase and age group. RESULTS A total of 144,041 patients were recorded in the two years, 18.2% of whom had confirmed cases of covid-19. Children under 5 years old (infants and preschoolers) accounted for 62.8% of those hospitalized. A total of 4,471 patients died, representing about 6.1 deaths per day. Infants were the ones who most progressed to the intensive care unit (24.7%) and had the highest gross number of deaths (n = 2,012), but mortality was higher among adolescents (5.7%), reaching 9.8% in phase 1. The first peak of deaths occurred in phase 1 (May/2020), and two other peaks occurred in phase 4 (March/2021 and May/2021). There was an increase in cases and deaths for younger ages since phase 4. Hospital mortality in the pediatric population was higher in phases 1, 4, and 6, following the phenomena of dissemination/interiorization of the virus in the country, beginning of the second wave and beginning of the third wave, respectively. CONCLUSION The absolute number of cases of covid-19 in children and adolescents is significant. Although complete vaccination in descending order of age provided a natural deviation in age range, there was a greater gap between the curve of new hospitalized cases and the curve of deaths, indicating the positive impact of immunization.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Descrever casos, óbitos e mortalidade hospitalar por covid-19 em crianças e adolescentes no Brasil, conforme faixa etária, durante as fases de evolução da pandemia em 2020 e 2021. MÉTODOS Censo de pacientes de até 19 anos internados com síndrome respiratória aguda grave, por covid-19 ou não especificada, notificados ao Sistema de Informação de Vigilância Epidemiológica da Gripe do Brasil, entre 1 de janeiro de 2020 e 31 de dezembro de 2021. Os dois anos foram divididos em seis fases, abrangendo a disseminação da doença − primeira, segunda e terceira onda −, bem como o impacto da vacinação. A população pediátrica foi categorizada em lactentes, pré-escolares, escolares e adolescentes. A mortalidade hospitalar foi avaliada por fase da pandemia e faixa etária. RESULTADOS Foram contabilizados 144.041 pacientes nos dois anos, sendo 18,2% casos de covid-19 confirmados. Menores de 5 anos (lactentes e pré-escolares) corresponderam a 62,8% dos hospitalizados. Evoluíram a óbito 4.471, representando cerca 6,1 óbitos por dia. Os lactentes foram os que mais evoluíram para unidade de terapia intensiva (24,7%) e apresentaram o maior número bruto de óbito (n = 2.012), porém a mortalidade foi maior entre os adolescentes (5,7%), chegando a 9,8% na fase 1. O primeiro pico de óbitos ocorreu na fase 1 (maio/2020), e outros dois picos ocorreram na fase 4 (março/2021 e maio/2021). Verificou-se avanço de casos e óbitos para as idades inferiores desde a fase 4. A mortalidade hospitalar na população pediátrica foi maior nas fases 1, 4 e 6, acompanhando os fenômenos de disseminação/interiorização do vírus no país, início da segunda onda e início da terceira onda, respectivamente. CONCLUSÃO O número absoluto de casos de covid-19 em crianças e adolescentes é expressivo. Embora a vacinação completa em ordem decrescente de idade tenha proporcionado um desvio natural de faixa etária, ocorreu um distanciamento maior entre a curva de novos casos hospitalizados e a curva de óbitos, indicando o impacto positivo da imunização.

Incidence of retinoblastoma in children and adolescents in Brazil: A population-based study.

Objective: To estimate the incidence of retinoblastoma in children and adolescents in Brazil based on Population-Based Cancer Registry (PBCR), describing temporal trends and some quality indicators of this registry. Methods: Based on secondary data from the PBCR of the National Institute of Cancer (INCA) (2000-2018), by selecting the morphological code of retinoblastoma, the annual incidences per million (0-19 years of age) in each local PBCR were estimated by sex and age group, global combined and by region, in addition to the percentage of diagnosis only by death certificate (DC) or not informed (NI), and the male/female ratio (M/F). An annual incidence trend in the five Brazilian geographic regions was also analyzed using the inflection point regression technique. Results: 675 patients were identified in 28 PBCR, 91% between 0 and 4 years of age. The overall combined incidence per million by age group was: 7.02 (0-4 years old), ranging from 5.25 in the Midwest to 11.26 in the Northeast; 0.46 (5-9 years old); 0.05 (10-14 years old) and 0.03 (15-19 years old). The combined incidence per million, adjusted for the world population, was 2.23 (0-14 years old) and 2.24 (0-19 years old). The DC and NI percentages were 13% and 18%, respectively; the M/F ratio was 1.3. The incidence remained stable throughout the study period, except for the city of São Paulo, where there was a significant reduction of 3.4% per year. Conclusions: In Brazil, except for the Northeast region, the incidences of retinoblastoma were lower than those reported in several countries worldwide, suggesting possible underreporting, and the time series analysis showed a stable trend. Although this pioneering study brings a recent panel of available data on retinoblastoma in Brazil, more precise estimates are needed and welcome for better planning of onco-ophthalmologic care in the country.

[Economic crisis and disparities in spending, supply, and use of public and private health services in Brazil from 2011 to 2019]. / Crise econômica e disparidades no gasto, oferta e utilização de serviços públicos e privados de saúde no Brasil no período entre 2011 e 2019.

This study sought to analyze the repercussions of the economic crisis on the public and private sectors of the Brazilian health system and perform a trend analysis of economic and care indicators, based on secondary data from official public sources related to spending, the economic performance of health plans and insurance, and the supply and use of services. The results showed stagnation of public spending on health, as well as reduction of per capita public spending and of access to public health services. On the contrary, in a context of falling income and employment, health plans retained customers, increased revenues, profits, and their care production. The positive performance of companies, before and after the crisis, can be explained by the trend of maintaining public subsidies for the private sector and by financialized business strategies. We conclude that the actions of the Brazilian government during the crisis deepened the restriction of resources to the public sector and favored the expansion of private services, which thus contributed to increase the discrepancy in access to public and private health services in the country.

Buscou-se analisar as repercussões da crise econômica sobre os setores público e privado do sistema de saúde brasileiro e realizar uma análise de tendência de indicadores econômicos e assistenciais, elaborados a partir de dados secundários de fontes públicas oficiais, relacionados ao gasto, ao desempenho econômico de planos e seguros de saúde, à oferta e utilização de serviços. Os resultados demonstraram estagnação do gasto público em saúde, redução do gasto público per capita e do acesso aos serviços públicos de saúde. Contrariamente, em um contexto de queda da renda e do emprego, os planos de saúde mantiveram clientes, ampliaram as receitas, os lucros e a produção assistencial. O desempenho positivo das empresas, antes e a partir da crise, pode ser explicado pela tendência de manutenção de subsídios públicos para o setor privado e pelas estratégias empresariais financeirizadas. Conclui-se que a atuação do Estado brasileiro durante a crise aprofundou a restrição de recursos ao setor público e favoreceu a expansão dos serviços privados, o que contribuiu para aumentar a discrepância no acesso a serviços públicos e privados de saúde no país.

Se pretende analizar las repercusiones de la crisis económica en los sectores público y privado del sistema de salud brasileño y realizar un análisis de tendencia de los indicadores económicos y asistenciales, con base en datos secundarios de fuentes públicas oficiales relacionados con el gasto, el desempeño económico de los planes y seguros de salud, a la oferta y uso de servicios. Los resultados mostraron estancamiento del gasto público en salud, reducción del gasto público per cápita y del acceso a los servicios públicos de salud. Por el contrario, en un contexto de descenso de ingresos y de empleo, los seguros médicos mantuvieron sus clientes, aumentaron los ingresos, las ganancias y la producción asistencial. El buen desempeño de las empresas antes y después de la crisis se debe a la tendencia a mantener los subsidios públicos en el sector privado y a las estrategias empresariales financiarizadas. Se concluye que las acciones del Estado brasileño durante la crisis profundizaron la restricción de recursos al sector público y favorecieron la expansión de los servicios privados, lo que contribuyó a aumentar la discrepancia en el acceso a los servicios de salud públicos y privados en el país.

Time trends and geographic distribution of hepatocellular carcinoma in Brazil: An ecological study.

The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is increasing globally, and HCC is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death. This ecological study aimed to investigate the time trends and geographic distribution of HCC in Brazil. Data from the Brazilian Health Public System were retrospectively collected from January 2005 to December 2018. Hospitalization and intrahospital lethality rates for HCC were stratified by age and sex. Hospitalization rates and associated lethality per 100,000 inhabitants in each municipality were included in a worksheet to build maps displaying the estimates and the geographic distribution of HCC. From 2005 to 2018, a total of 75,466 admissions for HCC were registered and the mean hospitalizations increased from 2.1 to 5.8/100,000 inhabitants (176%). The greatest increase occurred among patients older than 50, particularly in males above 70 years old. Prevalence rates increased throughout the country, with the highest levels detected in the South and Southeast. However, the increase was proportionally higher in the Northeast (377%), especially in municipalities not integrated into metropolitan regions. The HCC lethality rate remained relatively stable in both sexes, ranging from 21% to 25% (19%), but it was higher among older patients. The length of hospital stay did not differ between survivors and nonsurvivors throughout the study period. HCC hospitalizations are rising, particularly above 50 years of age and in rural areas, not paralleled by lethality rates. This suggests ongoing changes in environmental and socioeconomic factors in Brazil.

Antibiotic Consumption and Deviation of Prescribed Daily Dose From the Defined Daily Dose in Critical Care Patients: A Point-Prevalence Study.

Background: The consumption of antibiotics is one of the metrics used to evaluate the impact of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of antibiotic consumption in Brazilian intensive care units (ICUs) and estimate the deviation of the prescribed daily dose (PDD) from the defined daily dose (DDD). Methods: This is a multicenter, observational, point-prevalence study carried out in adult ICUs of 8 Brazilian hospitals from August 2019, to February 2020. We collected data on the patient's demographic and clinical characteristics, antibiotic therapy, classification and site of infections. The DU90 (antibiotic accounting for 90% of the volume utilized) was calculated, and the antibiotics were classified by the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Index and the World Health Organization (WHO) Access, Watch, Reserve (AWaRe) groups. For the most prevalent antibiotics, the deviation of PDD from DDD was determined. Results: Three hundred thirty-two patients from 35 ICUs were analyzed. The prevalence of antibiotic use was 52.4%. The patients in use of antibiotics were predominantly over 60 years of age (81.6%) with pulmonary infections (45.8%). A predominance of empirical regimens was observed (62.6%) among antibiotic therapies. The highest frequencies of prescriptions observed were for piperacillin + tazobactam (16.1%), meropenem (13.3%), amoxicillin + clavulanate (7.2%), azithromycin (7.2%), and teicoplanin (6.1%). The watch (64.2%) and reserve (9.6%) categories of the AWaRe classification accounted for 73.8% of all antibiotics, and they were prescribed alone or in combinations. High variability of doses was observed for the most prescribed antibiotics, and large deviations of PDD from the DDD were observed for meropenem, teicoplanin, and tigecycline. Conclusions: The high prevalence of antibiotic prescription was related to a predominance of empirical regimens and antibiotics belonging to the WHO Watch classification. High variability of doses and large deviations of PDD from DDD for meropenem, teicoplanin, and tigecycline was observed, suggesting that DDD may be insufficient to monitor the consumption of these antibiotics in the ICU population. The variability of doses found for the most prescribed antibiotics suggests the need for monitoring and intervention targets for antibiotic stewardship teams.

Psychosocial risks related to the organization of outpatient nursing work / Riesgos psicosociales relacionados con la organización del trabajo de enfermería ambulatoria / Riscos psicossociais relacionados à organização do trabalho da enfermagem ambulatorial

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the psychosocial risks related to the organization of nursing work in outpatient clinics of university hospitals. Method: cross-sectional epidemiological study developed in 11 outpatient units linked to the three public universities of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Participants were 388 nursing professionals who worked in patient care at the time of the research. Data were collected from July to December 2018, using a self-applicable instrument. A questionnaire was used for sociodemographic, occupational and health characterization, and the Work Organization Scale. The bivariate analyses were performed using the odds ratio (OR), with a confidence interval of 95%, significance level of 5%. Results: the organization of nursing work received an assessment of medium psychosocial risk by the professionals participating in the research, demanding interventions in the short and medium term. There was no association between sociodemographic, occupational and health characteristics and the organization of outpatient work. Conclusion: interventional measures should be performed in the psychosocial risk factors presented in this research, with a view to improving the work environment, so that the importance of maintaining satisfactory material conditions is considered, as well as the adequate quantity of human resources. In addition, it aims to expand the spaces of nursing participation in decision-making, strengthening its autonomy as a profession.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar los riesgos psicosociales relacionados con la organización del trabajo de enfermería en las consultas externas de los hospitales universitarios. Método: estudio epidemiológico transversal desarrollado en 11 unidades ambulatorias vinculadas a las tres universidades públicas de la ciudad de Río de Janeiro, Brasil. Los participantes fueron 388 profesionales de enfermería que trabajaban en la atención al paciente en el momento de la investigación. Los datos se recolectaron de julio a diciembre de 2018, utilizando un instrumento autoaplicable. Se utilizó un cuestionario para la caracterización sociodemográfica, ocupacional y de salud, y la Escala de Organización del Trabajo. Los análisis bivariados se realizaron utilizando el odds ratio (OR), con un intervalo de confianza del 95%, nivel de significancia del 5%. Resultados: la organización del trabajo de enfermería recibió una evaluación del riesgo medio psicosocial por parte de los profesionales participantes en la investigación, exigiendo intervenciones en el corto y mediano plazo. No hubo asociación entre las características sociodemográficas, ocupacionales y de salud y la organización del trabajo ambulatório. Conclusión: se deben realizar medidas de intervención en los factores de riesgo psicosocial presentados en esta investigación, con miras a mejorar el clima laboral, a fin de considerar la importancia de mantener condiciones materiales satisfactorias, así como la cantidad adecuada de recursos humanos. Además, se busca ampliar los espacios de participación de la enfermería en la toma de decisiones, fortaleciendo su autonomía como profesión.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar os riscos psicossociais relacionados à organização do trabalho de enfermagem em ambulatórios de hospitais universitários. Método: estudo epidemiológico transversal desenvolvido em 11 unidades ambulatoriais vinculadas às três universidades públicas do município do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Participaram 388 trabalhadores de enfermagem, que atuavam na assistência à época da pesquisa. A coleta de dados foi realizada no período de julho a dezembro de 2018, por meio de um instrumento autoaplicável. Utilizou-se um questionário para caracterização sociodemográfica, ocupacional e de saúde, e a Escala de Organização do Trabalho. As análises bivariadas foram realizadas utilizando a razão de chances, odds ratio (OR), com intervalo de confiança de 95%, nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: a organização do trabalho de enfermagem recebeu avaliação de risco psicossocial médio pelos profissionais participantes da pesquisa, demandando intervenções a curto e médio prazo. Não houve associação entre as características sociodemográficas, ocupacionais e de saúde e a organização do trabalho ambulatorial. Conclusão: medidas interventivas devem ser realizadas nos fatores de risco psicossocial apresentados nesta pesquisa, na perspectiva de melhorar o ambiente de trabalho, de forma que se considere a importância da manutenção de condições materiais satisfatórias, bem como o quantitativo adequado de recursos humanos. Além disso, visa-se ampliar os espaços de participação da enfermagem na tomada de decisão, fortalecendo sua autonomia enquanto profissão.

O adoecimento dos trabalhadores de enfermagem e os riscos psicossociais no trabalho / Enfermedades de los trabajadores de enfermería y riesgos psicosociales en el trabajo / Work-related disorders and psychosocial risks in nursing professionals

Resumo Objetivo Analisar o adoecimento físico e psicossocial decorrente do trabalho do profissional de enfermagem que atua em ambulatório de hospital universitário e sua inter-relação com os riscos psicossociais. Métodos Estudo epidemiológico transversal, realizado com 388 profissionais de enfermagem de ambulatórios universitários, no município do Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Utilizou-se um questionário para caracterização dos participantes e a Escala de Danos Físicos e Psicossociais no Trabalho, a coleta de dados ocorreu de julho a dezembro de 2018. Realizou-se análise descritiva das variáveis e a classificação de risco dos danos. Para a análise estatística bivariada, utilizou-se a medida de associação razão de chances, com intervalo de confiança de 95%, nível de significância de 5%. Resultados O contexto de trabalho ambulatorial da enfermagem põe em risco a saúde física dos profissionais; porém, há de se considerar também o seu perfil, que, além de uma longa trajetória na enfermagem, aponta para a sua rotatividade pelos setores do hospital, finalizando no ambulatório. Partindo dessa perspectiva, esses profissionais podem já estar adoecidos fisicamente ao serem alocados nos ambulatórios, para desenvolverem suas atividades laborais. Conclusão Os danos físicos receberam as piores avaliações, dados corroborados pela literatura nacional e internacional, os quais estiveram associados aos desfechos investigados, destacando-se a presença de doenças crônicas e o absenteísmo por doenças.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar las enfermedades físicas y psicosociales resultantes del trabajo de profesionales de enfermería que trabajan en el ambulatorio de un hospital universitario y su interrelación con los riesgos psicosociales. Métodos Estudio epidemiológico transversal, realizado con 388 profesionales de enfermería de ambulatorios universitarios en el municipio de Rio de Janeiro, estado de Rio de Janeiro. Se utilizó un cuestionario para la caracterización de los participantes y la Escala de Daños Físicos y Psicosociales en el Trabajo. La recopilación de datos se llevó a cabo de julio a diciembre de 2018. Se realizó el análisis descriptivo de las variables y la clasificación de riesgo de los daños. Para el análisis estadístico bivariado, se utilizó la medida de asociación razón de momios, con intervalo de confianza del 95 %, nivel de significancia del 5 %. Resultados El contexto de trabajo en un ambulatorio de enfermería pone en riesgo la salud física de los profesionales. Sin embargo, se debe considerar también su perfil, que, además de una larga trayectoria en enfermería, indica una rotación por los sectores del hospital, que termina en el ambulatorio. Partiendo de esa perspectiva, estos profesionales pueden ya estar enfermos físicamente al ser destinados a los ambulatorios para que desarrollen sus actividades laborales. Conclusión Los daños físicos recibieron las peores evaluaciones, datos corroborados por la literatura nacional e internacional, que estuvieron asociados a los desenlaces investigados, con énfasis en la presencia de enfermedades crónicas y ausentismo por enfermedad.

Abstract Objective To analyze the physical and psychosocial work-related disorders of nursing professionals working in the outpatient clinic of a university hospital, and its interrelationship with psychosocial risks. Methods An epidemiological and cross-sectional study was conducted with 388 nursing professionals from outpatient clinics of a university hospital in the city of Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. A questionnaire was used to characterize the participants and the Work-Related Physical and Psychosocial Disorder Scale (WRDS). Data collection occurred from July to December of 2018. Descriptive analysis of the variables and the risk classification of the disorder were performed. For the bivariate statistical analysis, the odds ratio association measure was obtained, using a 95% confidence interval, 5% significance level. Results The outpatient nursing work context jeopardizes the physical health of professionals at risk; however, it is also necessary to understand their profile, which, in addition to a long trajectory in nursing, points to their constant rotation among the sectors of the hospital, ending up in the outpatient setting. From this perspective, these professionals may already be physically unhealthy, when they are allocated to the outpatient clinics. Conclusion Physical disorders received the worst evaluations, data supported by national and international literature, which were associated with the outcomes investigated, highlighting the presence of chronic diseases and absence due to illness.

Crise econômica e disparidades no gasto, oferta e utilização de serviços públicos e privados de saúde no Brasil no período entre 2011 e 2019 / Economic crisis and disparities in spending, supply, and use of public and private health services in Brazil from 2011 to 2019 / Crisis económica y disparidades en el gasto, oferta y uso de los servicios de salud públicos y privados en Brasil en el período 2011-2019

Buscou-se analisar as repercussões da crise econômica sobre os setores público e privado do sistema de saúde brasileiro e realizar uma análise de tendência de indicadores econômicos e assistenciais, elaborados a partir de dados secundários de fontes públicas oficiais, relacionados ao gasto, ao desempenho econômico de planos e seguros de saúde, à oferta e utilização de serviços. Os resultados demonstraram estagnação do gasto público em saúde, redução do gasto público per capita e do acesso aos serviços públicos de saúde. Contrariamente, em um contexto de queda da renda e do emprego, os planos de saúde mantiveram clientes, ampliaram as receitas, os lucros e a produção assistencial. O desempenho positivo das empresas, antes e a partir da crise, pode ser explicado pela tendência de manutenção de subsídios públicos para o setor privado e pelas estratégias empresariais financeirizadas. Conclui-se que a atuação do Estado brasileiro durante a crise aprofundou a restrição de recursos ao setor público e favoreceu a expansão dos serviços privados, o que contribuiu para aumentar a discrepância no acesso a serviços públicos e privados de saúde no país.

This study sought to analyze the repercussions of the economic crisis on the public and private sectors of the Brazilian health system and perform a trend analysis of economic and care indicators, based on secondary data from official public sources related to spending, the economic performance of health plans and insurance, and the supply and use of services. The results showed stagnation of public spending on health, as well as reduction of per capita public spending and of access to public health services. On the contrary, in a context of falling income and employment, health plans retained customers, increased revenues, profits, and their care production. The positive performance of companies, before and after the crisis, can be explained by the trend of maintaining public subsidies for the private sector and by financialized business strategies. We conclude that the actions of the Brazilian government during the crisis deepened the restriction of resources to the public sector and favored the expansion of private services, which thus contributed to increase the discrepancy in access to public and private health services in the country.

Se pretende analizar las repercusiones de la crisis económica en los sectores público y privado del sistema de salud brasileño y realizar un análisis de tendencia de los indicadores económicos y asistenciales, con base en datos secundarios de fuentes públicas oficiales relacionados con el gasto, el desempeño económico de los planes y seguros de salud, a la oferta y uso de servicios. Los resultados mostraron estancamiento del gasto público en salud, reducción del gasto público per cápita y del acceso a los servicios públicos de salud. Por el contrario, en un contexto de descenso de ingresos y de empleo, los seguros médicos mantuvieron sus clientes, aumentaron los ingresos, las ganancias y la producción asistencial. El buen desempeño de las empresas antes y después de la crisis se debe a la tendencia a mantener los subsidios públicos en el sector privado y a las estrategias empresariales financiarizadas. Se concluye que las acciones del Estado brasileño durante la crisis profundizaron la restricción de recursos al sector público y favorecieron la expansión de los servicios privados, lo que contribuyó a aumentar la discrepancia en el acceso a los servicios de salud públicos y privados en el país.

Accuracy of Self-Reported Arterial Hypertension in Brazil: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background Self-reported hypertension is a useful method to estimate prevalence in the population. However, it is necessary to evaluate its accuracy, in relation to the gold-standard diagnostic methods of the disease. Objectives To estimate combined measures of sensitivity and specificity for self-reported hypertension, using Brazilian validation studies that included gold standard methods. Methods A systematic review and a meta-analysis were developed. Two independent examiners evaluated 1389 and read 113 potentially eligible articles. Since self-reported morbidity is influenced by the cultural and economic characteristics of a population, as well as by its accessibility to medical care, only studies from one country (Brazil) were included. First, a qualitative analysis was performed, evaluating the relationship between self-reported hypertension and its measurement through gold-standard methods. Subsequently, a meta-analysis estimated the combined sensitivity and specificity for the included studies. Due to a high heterogeneity among studies, the meta-analysis used a random effects model. Bias risks were evaluated by the QUADAS-2 protocol and the standard significance level of 10% was used in all modelling. Results Five studies were included in the qualitative analysis; and four had the necessary information for inclusion in the meta-analysis. Patient selection and Index Test (the question allowing for self-reporting) were the domains with the highest risk of bias. In the meta-analysis, combined sensitivity and specificity were 77%(95%CI:[74.5-79.0%]) and 88%(95%CI:[86.3-88.6%]), respectively. Conclusions The analysed studies allowed for the estimation of more reliable values for combined sensitivity and specificity. These values were higher than those usually found in studies with greater population heterogeneity.

Hospitalization and surgery rates in patients with inflammatory bowel disease in Brazil: a time-trend analysis.

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing globally, and the disease is frequently managed surgically. The aim of this study was to investigate the time trends and geographic distribution of IBD hospitalizations, surgeries and surgical-associated lethality. METHODS: Data from the Brazilian Health Public System were retrospectively collected regarding hospitalizations, in-hospital deaths, IBD-related surgical procedures and lethality from 2005 to 2015. RESULTS: This eleven-year period revealed decreases in the rates of hospitalization (24%), IBD-related surgeries (35%), and IBD-related surgical lethality (46%). Most surgeries were performed in Crohn's disease patients, and the predominant procedure was small bowel resection, mostly in young adults. A higher prevalence of ulcerative was observed throughout the country. The highest hospitalization and surgical rates were observed in the more industrialized regions of the South and the Southeast and in the municipalities integrated with metropolitan regions (MRs). The highest surgical-related lethality rates were seen in the less-developed regions and in municipalities not integrated with MRs. The length of hospital stay showed a slight increase throughout the period. CONCLUSIONS: Brazil follows the global trend of decreases in hospitalizations, lethality, surgeries, and surgical lethality associated with IBD. The unequal distribution of hospitalizations and surgeries, concentrated in the industrialized areas, but with a shift towards the Northeast and from urbanized to rural areas, indicates ongoing changes within the country. Reductions in the rates of IBD-related hospitalizations, surgeries and lethality suggest the effectiveness of decentralization and improvements in the quality of public health services and the advances in medical therapy during the study period.

Comparison of glucose measurement on dried blood spots versus plasma samples in pregnant women with and without anemia

ABSTRACT Objective Compare the concordance degree between plasma glucose and glucose measurements on Dried Blood Spots (DBS) during pregnancy. Subjects and methods Glucose measurement was performed in pregnant women after a fast of 8-12 hours. Venous blood was collected with sodium fluoride, the plasma was separated, and glucose measured by the enzymatic oxidase glucose method. Capillary blood samples were collected and analyzed by DBS. For statistics, the paired Student's t test, interclass correlation coefficient (ICC), graphic approach of Altman and Bland, and survival - concordance plot were used. Results 307 pregnant women were evaluated, 88.6% without diabetes and 11.4% with previous diabetes. The glucose ranged from 66 to 190 mg/dL [3.66 to 10.55 mmol/L] in plasma and from 53 to 166 mg/dL [2.94 to 9.21 mmol/L] in DBS. The glucose average values were 88.1 ± 12 mg/dL [4.98 ± 0.67 mmol/L] in plasma and 89.2 ±11,5 mg/dL, [4.95 ± 0.64 mmol/L] in DBS - p-value = 0.084. The ICC value was moderate (0.510), and Pearson's correlation coefficient was r = 0.507 p < 0.001. Altman and Bland's graph showed that difference between the values obtained by both methods is -24.62 to 22.3 mg/dL [-1.37 to 1.24 mmol/L]. Significant fixed bias (-1,16 average difference) and proportional bias (r = 0.056; p = 0.33) were not observed. Anemia was associated with differences between plasma glucose and DBS measurements (p = 0.031). Conclusion Capillary glucose in DBS correlates with plasma glucose; however, the methods do not present good concordance. The presence of anemia worsens this result.

Comparison of glucose measurement on dried blood spots versus plasma samples in pregnant women with and without anemia.

Objective Compare the concordance degree between plasma glucose and glucose measurements on Dried Blood Spots (DBS) during pregnancy. Subjects and methods Glucose measurement was performed in pregnant women after a fast of 8-12 hours. Venous blood was collected with sodium fluoride, the plasma was separated, and glucose measured by the enzymatic oxidase glucose method. Capillary blood samples were collected and analyzed by DBS. For statistics, the paired Student's t test, interclass correlation coefficient (ICC), graphic approach of Altman and Bland, and survival - concordance plot were used. Results 307 pregnant women were evaluated, 88.6% without diabetes and 11.4% with previous diabetes. The glucose ranged from 66 to 190 mg/dL [3.66 to 10.55 mmol/L] in plasma and from 53 to 166 mg/dL [2.94 to 9.21 mmol/L] in DBS. The glucose average values were 88.1 ± 12 mg/dL [4.98 ± 0.67 mmol/L] in plasma and 89.2 ±11,5 mg/dL, [4.95 ± 0.64 mmol/L] in DBS - p-value = 0.084. The ICC value was moderate (0.510), and Pearson's correlation coefficient was r = 0.507 p < 0.001. Altman and Bland's graph showed that difference between the values obtained by both methods is -24.62 to 22.3 mg/dL [-1.37 to 1.24 mmol/L]. Significant fixed bias (-1,16 average difference) and proportional bias (r = 0.056; p = 0.33) were not observed. Anemia was associated with differences between plasma glucose and DBS measurements (p = 0.031). Conclusion Capillary glucose in DBS correlates with plasma glucose; however, the methods do not present good concordance. The presence of anemia worsens this result.

The influence of the Family Health Strategy on hypertensive adults in health care use in Brazil. / A influência da Estratégia Saúde da Família no uso de serviços de saúde por adultos hipertensos no Brasil.

INTRODUCTION: Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) has a high prevalence in Brazil and impacts on the use of health services. OBJECTIVE: This study verified the influence of the Family Health Strategy (FHS) on the use of health services by adults ≥ 18 years old who reported SAH in the National Health Survey (Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde - PNS) 2013. METHODS: The Propensity Score (PS) method was used to correct the lack of homogeneity between the groups with SAH under exposed or not to the FHS. PS was estimated using binary logistic regression, which reflected the conditional probability of receiving the household register in the FHS according to socioeconomic, demographic and health covariates of adults and their families. After estimating the PS, the stratification was used to group hypertensive adults into five mutually exclusive strata (pairing them). Prevalence and confidence intervals at 95% were estimated of medical consultations and hospitalizations. The effects of the complex NHS sampling were incorporated into all phases of the analysis. RESULTS: It was verified that hypertensive adults enrolled in FHS had worse socioeconomic, health and health conditions, but similar prevalence of medical consultations and hospitalizations to adults without a FHS registry and with better living and health conditions. The FHS has attenuated individual and contextual inequalities that impact the health of Brazilians by favoring the use of health services. CONCLUSION: The FHS can favor the care and control of SAH in Brazil. Thus, it must receive investments that guarantee its effectiveness.

INTRODUÇÃO: A hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) tem elevada prevalência no Brasil e impactos no uso de serviços de saúde. OBJETIVO: Este estudo verificou a influência da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) no uso de serviços de saúde por adultos com idades igual ou superiores a 18 anos que referiram HAS na Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS) 2013. MÉTODOS: Utilizou-se o método de escore de propensão (EP) para corrigir a falta de homogeneidade entre os grupos com HAS expostos ou não à ESF. Estimou-se o EP por meio de regressão logística binária, o qual refletiu a probabilidade condicional de receber o cadastro do domicílio na ESF segundo covariáveis socioeconômicas, demográficas, sanitárias e de saúde dos adultos e de suas famílias. Após se estimar o EP, utilizou-se o pareamento por estrato (estratificação) para se agrupar os adultos hipertensos em cinco estratos mutuamente excludentes. Foram estimados as prevalências e os intervalos de confiança a 95% de consultas médicas e internações hospitalares. Incorporaram-se os efeitos da amostragem complexa da PNS em todas as fases da análise. RESULTADOS: Verificou-se que adultos hipertensos cadastrados na ESF tinham piores condições socioeconômicas, sanitárias e de saúde, mas semelhante prevalência de consultas médicas e de internação hospitalar aos adultos sem cadastro na ESF e com melhores condições de vida e saúde. A ESF atenuou desigualdades individuais e contextuais que impactam a saúde dos brasileiros ao favorecer o uso de serviços de saúde. CONCLUSÃO: A ESF pode favorecer o atendimento e controle da HAS no Brasil. Assim, deve receber investimentos que garantam sua efetividade.

Prevalence of corrected arterial hypertension based on the self-reported prevalence estimated by the Brazilian National Health Survey.

The objective was to correct the self-reported prevalence of systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) obtained from the Brazilian National Health Survey (PNS 2013). SAH prevalence estimates were corrected by means of sensitivity/specificity of information. Sensitivity and specificity values from a similar study (same self-report question, age range and gold standard) were used to this end. A sensitivity analysis was also performed, by using the upper and lower limits of confidence intervals as sensitivity and specificity parameters. The corrected prevalence of SAH for Brazil as a whole was 14.5% (self-reported: 22.1%). Women presented a higher rate of self-reported SAH but, after correction, men were found to have a higher prevalence. Among younger women (18-39 age range), the self-reported prevalence was 6.2%, a value that, after correction, dropped to 0.28%. There was not much difference between self-reported and corrected SAH among the elderly (51.1% vs. 49.2%). For certain groups the corrected results were greatly different from the self-reported prevalence, what may severely impact public health policy strategies.

Prevalence of corrected arterial hypertension based on the self-reported prevalence estimated by the Brazilian National Health Survey / Prevalência de hipertensão arterial corrigida com base na prevalência autorreferida estimada pela Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde / Prevalencia de la hipertensión arterial corregida, basada en la prevalencia autoinformada, estimada por la Encuesta Nacional de Salud Brasileña

The objective was to correct the self-reported prevalence of systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) obtained from the Brazilian National Health Survey (PNS 2013). SAH prevalence estimates were corrected by means of sensitivity/specificity of information. Sensitivity and specificity values from a similar study (same self-report question, age range and gold standard) were used to this end. A sensitivity analysis was also performed, by using the upper and lower limits of confidence intervals as sensitivity and specificity parameters. The corrected prevalence of SAH for Brazil as a whole was 14.5% (self-reported: 22.1%). Women presented a higher rate of self-reported SAH but, after correction, men were found to have a higher prevalence. Among younger women (18-39 age range), the self-reported prevalence was 6.2%, a value that, after correction, dropped to 0.28%. There was not much difference between self-reported and corrected SAH among the elderly (51.1% vs. 49.2%). For certain groups the corrected results were greatly different from the self-reported prevalence, what may severely impact public health policy strategies.

O estudo teve como objetivo corrigir a prevalência autorreferida de hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) obtida pela Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS 2013). As estimativas de prevalência de HAS foram corrigidas pelos dados de sensibilidade/especificidade. Foram utilizados os valores de sensibilidade e especificidade de um estudo semelhante (mesma pergunta autorreferida, faixa etária e padrão de ouro). Foi utilizada também a análise de sensibilidade, com os limites superiores e inferiores dos intervalos de confiança enquanto parâmetros de sensibilidade e especificidade. A prevalência corrigida de HAS para o Brasil como um todo foi de 14,5% (autorreferida: 22,1%). As mulheres apresentaram uma prevalência mais alta de HAS autorreferida, mas depois da correção, os homens mostraram uma prevalência mais alta. Entre as mulheres mais jovens (18-39 anos), a prevalência autorreferida foi de 6,2%, caindo para 0,28% depois da correção. Nos idosos, não houve muita diferença entre a HAS autorreferida e a corrigida (51,1% vs. 49,2%). Para determinados grupos, os resultados corrigidos foram muito diferentes da prevalência autorreferida, o que pode ter um impacto relevante nas estratégias de saúde pública.

El objetivo fue corregir la prevalencia autoinformada de hipertensión arterial sistémica (HAS), obtenida de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud Brasileña (PNS 2013). Las estimaciones de prevalencia HAS se corrigieron mediante información de sensibilidad/especificidad. Los valores de sensibilidad y especificidad de un estudio similar (la misma pregunta autoinformada, rango de edad y estándar de excelencia) se usaron hasta el final. También se realizó un análisis de sensibilidad, usando los límites superiores e inferiores de los intervalos de confianza como parámetros de sensibilidad y especificidad. La prevalencia corregida de HAS para Brasil como un todo fue 14,5% (autoinformada: 22,1%). Las mujeres presentaron una tasa más alta de HAS autoinformada pero, tras la corrección, los hombres fueron quienes tuvieron una prevalencia más alta. Entre mujeres más jóvenes (con un rango de edad entre 18-39), la prevalencia autoinformada fue 6,2%, un valor que, tras la corrección, cayó al 0,28%. No hubo mucha diferencia entre la HAS autoinformada y la corregida entre ancianos (51,1% vs. 49,2%). Para ciertos grupos los resultados corregidos fueron considerablemente diferentes respecto a la prevalencia autoinformada, lo que quizás tiene un impacto severo en las estrategias de las políticas públicas de salud.

Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Brazilian Dentists Regarding Silver Diamine Fluoride

Abstract Objective: Current acceptability, barriers to use, and clinical/teaching practices of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) among Brazilian dentists were investigated. Material and Methods: A Google forms questionnaire was sent to dentists (n=10,500) to collect information about the use of SDF and the dentists' workplace, experience, specialty, and city of practice. A logistic regression model was performed. Results: From 409 respondents, 13.2% used SDF. Working at universities increased the use of SDF by 2.29 times (p=0.018) compared to private offices. Each training year, the chance of SDF usage increased by 3% (p=0.008). Pediatric dentists are more likely to use SDF (OR=6.76, p<0.001). There is no association between SDF usage and the city of practice. The majority (75.9%) indicated SDF for noncompliant patients. Dentists (75.9%) reported the exclusive use in deciduous teeth, while 24.1% also use in permanent teeth. The main barrier for non-users was a lack of knowledge (58.3%), while for users, tooth staining (90.7%) and parental acceptance (64.8%) were the complaints. Conclusion: The Silver Diamine Fluoride is not a common product used by the dentists from RJ. Its clinical applicability should be further disseminated; thus, lack of scientific knowledge would cease to be a problem in the use of SDF to arrest caries lesions.

Reliability of Two Methods of Evaluation of the Apical Limit of Obturation of Root Canals of Primary Teeth: A Pilot Study

Abstract Objective: To verify the concordance in the evaluation of the apical limit of obturation (ALO) in filled root canals of primary teeth between digital and visual methods. Material and Methods: Twenty periapical radiographs of endodontically treated primary teeth were digitalized and evaluated by an endodontics specialist (E1), a PhD pediatric dentist (E2), and a MSc general dentist (E3). Calibrated evaluators (Kappa = 1.00) analysed the images in a light-isolated environment two times (D1 and D2) with a one-week interval between evaluations. ALO scores were categorized as overfilled, flush-filled and underfilled. Results: The intra-rater reliability between methods was 0.82 (D1) and 0.75 (D2) for E1, 0.93 (D1 and D2) for E2, and 0.94 (D1 and D2) for E3. Inter-rater reliability ranged from 0.71 (E1 × E3) and 1.00 (E1 × E2) for the visual method to 0.76 (E1 × E3) and 0.88 (E1 × E2) for the digital method. Spearman correlation coefficients showed a similar ranking among the evaluators. There was greater disagreement among the underfilled and ideal scores. For all evaluators, the digital method favoured the identification of the ideal score. Conclusion: Both methods are suitable for the determination of the ALO of filled primary teeth and can be used in clinical practice.