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Metabolites ; 13(1)2023 Jan 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36677021

ABSTRACT

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic relapsing idiopathic inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract. They are mainly represented by two forms, ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD). IBD can be associated with the activation of nuclear factors, such as nuclear factor-kB (NF-kB), leading to increased transcription of pro-inflammatory mediators that result in diarrhea, abdominal pain, bleeding, and many extra-intestinal manifestations. Phytochemicals can interfere with many inflammation targets, including NF-kB pathways. Thus, this review aimed to investigate the effects of different phytochemicals in the NF-kB pathways in vitro and in vivo models of IBD. Fifty-six phytochemicals were included in this study, such as curcumin, resveratrol, kaempferol, sesamol, pinocembrin, astragalin, oxyberberine, berberine hydrochloride, botulin, taxifolin, naringin, thymol, isobavachalcone, lancemaside A, aesculin, tetrandrine, Ginsenoside Rk3, mangiferin, diosgenin, theanine, tryptanthrin, lycopene, gyngerol, alantolactone, mangostin, ophiopogonin D, fisetin, sinomenine, piperine, oxymatrine, euphol, artesunate, galangin, and nobiletin. The main observed effects related to NF-kB pathways were reductions in tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1ß, IL-6, interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and augmented occludin, claudin-1, zonula occludens-1, and IL-10 expression levels. Moreover, phytochemicals can improve weight loss, stool consistency, and rectal bleeding in IBD. Therefore, phytochemicals can constitute a powerful treatment option for IBD in humans.

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Exp Gerontol ; 161: 111731, 2022 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35143871

ABSTRACT

The aging process predisposes numerous homeostatic disorders, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. Changes in diet and lifestyle and therapeutic adjuvants are essential to minimize the effects of comorbidities associated with aging. Natural products such as Panax ginseng have been used to treat and prevent diseases related to aging. This review aims to investigate the effects of Panax ginseng in various conditions associated with aging, such as inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, apoptosis, neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. The ginsenosides, chemical constituents found in Panax ginseng, can inhibit the effects of inflammatory cytokines, inhibit signaling pathways that induce inflammation, and inhibit cells that participate in inflammatory processes. Besides, ginsenosides are involved in neuroprotective effects on the central nervous system due to anti-apoptotic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. The use of ginseng extract showed actions on lipid homeostasis, positively regulating high-density lipoprotein, down-regulating low-density lipoprotein and triglyceride levels, and producing beneficial effects on vascular endothelial function. The use of this plant in cancer resulted in improved quality of life and mood. It decreased symptoms of fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and dyspnea, reducing anxiety. Panax ginseng has been shown to exert potent therapeutic benefits that can act as a complementary treatment in managing patients with chronic diseases related to aging.


Subject(s)
Ginsenosides , Panax , Aging , Ginsenosides/pharmacology , Ginsenosides/therapeutic use , Humans , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Plant Extracts/therapeutic use , Quality of Life
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Metabolites ; 12(1)2022 Jan 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35050195

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The increased deposition of visceral fat in the postmenopause period increases the production of inflammatory cytokines and the release of tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and decrease in IL-10. This study investigated the relationship between inflammatory biomarkers and metabolic syndrome (MS) in postmenopausal women considering different diagnostic criteria. We conducted a cross-sectional observational study based on STROBE. Data were collected regarding the diagnostic criteria for MS (International Diabetes Federation; NCEP (International Diabetes Federation (IDF), National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP-III), and Harmonized criteria), body composition, comorbidities, time without menstruation, values of IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-α. ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, Levene tests, ROC, and odds ratio were performed to analyze the data. The results showed no significant difference between the methods and no interaction between the method and the presence of MS. However, for the values of WC, body fat percentage, TNF-α, and IL-10/TNF-α ratio, a significant effect of MS was observed. In subjects with MS, lower values of body fat percentage and TNF-α and higher values of the IL-10/TNF-α ratio were also observed. The higher IL-10/TNF-α ratio in the MS group is related to the greater anti-inflationary action of IL-10. The IL-10/TNF-α ratio showed significant accuracy to discriminate patients with MS according to the NCEP-ATP III criteria.

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Int J Mol Sci ; 22(5)2021 Mar 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33807959

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Adipose, skeletal, and hepatic muscle tissues are the main endocrine organs that produce adipokines, myokines, and hepatokines. These biomarkers can be harmful or beneficial to an organism and still perform crosstalk, acting through the endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine pathways. This study aims to review the crosstalk between adipokines, myokines, and hepatokines. Far beyond understanding the actions of each biomarker alone, it is important to underline that these cytokines act together in the body, resulting in a complex network of actions in different tissues, which may have beneficial or non-beneficial effects on the genesis of various physiological disorders and their respective outcomes, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Overweight individuals secrete more pro-inflammatory adipokines than those of a healthy weight, leading to an impaired immune response and greater susceptibility to inflammatory and infectious diseases. Myostatin is elevated in pro-inflammatory environments, sharing space with pro-inflammatory organokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1 (IL-1), resistin, and chemerin. Fibroblast growth factor FGF21 acts as a beta-oxidation regulator and decreases lipogenesis in the liver. The crosstalk mentioned above can interfere with homeostatic disorders and can play a role as a potential therapeutic target that can assist in the methods of diagnosing metabolic syndrome and CVD.


Subject(s)
Adipokines/metabolism , Cardiovascular Diseases/metabolism , Cytokines/metabolism , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/metabolism , Metabolic Syndrome/metabolism , Obesity/metabolism , Animals , Cardiovascular Diseases/pathology , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/pathology , Humans , Metabolic Syndrome/pathology , Obesity/pathology
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Braz. dent. sci ; 24(4, suppl 1): 1-12, 2021. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS, BBO - Dentistry | ID: biblio-1352586

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the influence of background, substrates and thickness on the color and light behaviour of two ZLS glass ceramics. Material and Methods: Standardized disc-shape specimens (12 x 1.2 mm), color A1 HT, of Celtra Duo and Vita Suprinity (n=30), were tested over a white/black background, and divided in five groups (n=6) to be tested over five substrates (polished gold alloy, white zirconia and composite, dentine and enamel A1 colour). The L*, C*, h*, a*, b* and Δ E values, were recorded in two thicknesses (1.2 and 2.4 mm). Translucency parameter (TP), contrast ratio (CR) and opalescence parameter (OP) were calculated. Data was analysed with non­parametric tests: Mann Whitney between ceramic materials for thickness, Wilcoxon for thicknesses in substrates and ceramic material and Kruskal­Wallis with Bonferroni corrections tests (p<0,01) for substrates. Results: For 2.4 mm, the Δ E values were always higher independently of ceramic material or substrates. Vita Suprinity registered lower values than Celtra Duo. Zirconia substrate registered the lower values. For 1.2 mm, dentine registered the lower values. Gold alloy and composite substrates registered the lower Δ E values for 1.2 mm Celtra Duo and 2.4 mm Vita Suprinity specimens. CT and OP higher values and TP lower values were registered for 2.4 mm Vita Suprinity. It was impossible to calculate for Celtra Duo specimens. Conclusions: Background, substrate and thickness had significant influence in light behaviour and final color of ZLS glass ceramics. Substrates Gold alloy and dentine exhibited clinical acceptable Δ E values for 1.2 mm Celtra Duo specimens. (AU)


Objetivo: Avaliar a influência do fundo, do substrato e da espessura no comportamento da luz e na cor de duas cerâmicas ZLS. Material e métodos: Discos de cerâmica (12 x 1.2 mm) de cor A1 HT, de Celtra Duo e Suprinity (n=30), foram testados sobre fundo branco/preto e cinco substratos (liga Ag-Au-Pt polida; zircónia branca; compósito, dentina e esmalte de cor A1). Os valores L*, C*, h*, a*, b* e Δ E foram registados em duas espessuras (1.2 mm e 2.4 mm). O parâmetro de translucidez (TP), o parâmetro de opalescência (OP) e o índice de contraste (CR) foram determinados. Foram realizados testes não paramétricos: Mann Whitney entre cerâmicas por espessura, Wilcoxon entre categoria de espessura por substrato e cerâmica; Kruskal­Wallis com correção de Bonferroni para substratos (p <0,01). Resultados: Para 2,4 mm, o Δ E foi sempre superior independentemente do material ou substrato. Os valores de Suprinity foram inferiores aos de Celtra Duo. O substrato zirconia obteve o Δ E mais baixo. Para 1,2 mm, a dentina obteve o Δ E mais baixo. A liga dourada e o compósito obtiveram Δ E mais baixo para Celtra Duo 1,2 mm e Suprinity 2,4 mm. Para Suprinity, CT e OP foram maiores para 2,4 mm e menores para TP. Não foi possível calcular para Celtra Duo. Conclusão: O fundo, substrato e espessura tiveram influência significativa no comportamento da luz e cor das restaurações de cerâmica ZLS. Apenas os substratos metal e dentina apresentaram valores clinicamente aceitáveis, para Celtra Duo na espessura de 1.2 mm.(AU)


Subject(s)
Color , Composite Resins , Dental Enamel , Dental Materials , Dentin
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; Arq. bras. cardiol;113(5): 948-957, Nov. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1055042

ABSTRACT

Abstract Backgrund: New-onset atrial fibrillation complicating acute myocardial infarction represents an important challenge, with prognostic significance. Objective: To study the incidence, impact on therapy and mortality, and to identify predictors of development of new-onset atrial fibrillation during hospital stay for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Methods: We studied all patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction included consecutively, between 2010 and 2017, in a Portuguese national registry and compared two groups: 1 - no atrial fibrillation and 2 - new-onset atrial fibrillation. We adjusted a logistic regression model data analysis to assess the impact of new-onset atrial fibrillation on in-hospital mortality and to identify independent predictors of its development. A p value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: We studied 6325 patients, and new-onset atrial fibrillation was found in 365 (5.8%). Reperfusion was successfully accomplished in both groups with no difference regarding type of reperfusion. In group 2, therapy with beta-blockers and angiotensin-conversion enzyme (ACE) inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) was less frequent, 20.6% received anticoagulation at discharge and 16.1% were on triple therapy. New-onset atrial fibrillation was associated with more in-hospital complications and mortality. However, it was not found as an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality. We identified age, prior stroke, inferior myocardial infarction and complete atrioventricular block as independent predictors of new-onset atrial fibrillation. Conclusion: New-onset atrial fibrillation remains a frequent complication of myocardial infarction and is associated with higher rate of complications and in-hospital mortality. Age, prior stroke, inferior myocardial infarction and complete atrioventricular block were independent predictors of new onset atrial fibrillation. Only 36.7% of the patients received anticoagulation at discharge.


Resumo Fundamento: A fibrilação auricular de novo no contexto de infarto agudo do miocárdio representa um importante desafio com potencial impacto prognóstico. Objetivo: Determinar a incidência, impacto na terapêutica e mortalidade, e identificar possíveis preditores do aparecimento de fibrilação auricular de novo durante o internamento por infarto agudo do miocárdio com supradesnivelamento do segmento ST. Métodos: Estudamos todos os pacientes com infarto agudo do miocárdio com supradesnivelamento do segmento ST inseridos consecutivamente de 2010 a 2017 num registro nacional português e comparamos dois grupos: 1 - sem fibrilação auricular; 2- com fibrilação auricular de novo. Efetuamos análise com modelo de regressão logística para avaliar o impacto de fibrilação auricular de novo na mortalidade intra-hospitalar e identificar preditores independentes para o seu aparecimento. Para teste de hipóteses, considerou-se significativo p < 0,05. Resultados: Estudamos 6325 pacientes, dos quais 365 (5.8%) apresentaram fibrilação auricular de novo. Não houve diferença no número de pacientes reperfundidos nem na estratégia de reperfusão. No grupo 2, terapêutica com betabloqueadores e IECA/ARA foi menos frequente, 20.6% tiveram alta sob anticoagulação oral e 16.1% sob terapêutica tripla. A fibrilação auricular de novo associou-se a maior incidência de complicações e mortalidade intra-hospitalar, mas não foi preditor independente de mortalidade intra-hospitalar. Identificamos idade, acidente vascular cerebral prévio, infarto inferior e bloqueio auriculoventricular completo como preditores independentes de fibrilação auricular de novo. Conclusões: A fibrilação auricular de novo continua sendo uma complicação frequente do infarto agudo do miocárdio, estando associada a aumento das complicações e mortalidade intra-hospitalar. Apenas 36.7% desses pacientes teve alta sob anticoagulação.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Atrial Fibrillation/complications , Stents/statistics & numerical data , ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction/complications , Portugal/epidemiology , Recurrence , Atrial Fibrillation/mortality , Atrial Fibrillation/therapy , Cardiovascular Agents/therapeutic use , Myocardial Reperfusion/mortality , Incidence , Predictive Value of Tests , Retrospective Studies , Age Factors , Hospital Mortality , Coronary Angiography , Thrombectomy/mortality , Stroke/complications , ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction/mortality , ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction/therapy , Heart Failure/complications , Hospitalization/statistics & numerical data , Length of Stay
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Arq Bras Cardiol ; 113(5): 948-957, 2019 11.
Article in English, Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31553385

ABSTRACT

BACKGRUND: New-onset atrial fibrillation complicating acute myocardial infarction represents an important challenge, with prognostic significance. OBJECTIVE: To study the incidence, impact on therapy and mortality, and to identify predictors of development of new-onset atrial fibrillation during hospital stay for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. METHODS: We studied all patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction included consecutively, between 2010 and 2017, in a Portuguese national registry and compared two groups: 1 - no atrial fibrillation and 2 - new-onset atrial fibrillation. We adjusted a logistic regression model data analysis to assess the impact of new-onset atrial fibrillation on in-hospital mortality and to identify independent predictors of its development. A p value < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS: We studied 6325 patients, and new-onset atrial fibrillation was found in 365 (5.8%). Reperfusion was successfully accomplished in both groups with no difference regarding type of reperfusion. In group 2, therapy with beta-blockers and angiotensin-conversion enzyme (ACE) inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) was less frequent, 20.6% received anticoagulation at discharge and 16.1% were on triple therapy. New-onset atrial fibrillation was associated with more in-hospital complications and mortality. However, it was not found as an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality. We identified age, prior stroke, inferior myocardial infarction and complete atrioventricular block as independent predictors of new-onset atrial fibrillation. CONCLUSION: New-onset atrial fibrillation remains a frequent complication of myocardial infarction and is associated with higher rate of complications and in-hospital mortality. Age, prior stroke, inferior myocardial infarction and complete atrioventricular block were independent predictors of new onset atrial fibrillation. Only 36.7% of the patients received anticoagulation at discharge.


Subject(s)
Atrial Fibrillation/complications , ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction/complications , Stents/statistics & numerical data , Age Factors , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Atrial Fibrillation/mortality , Atrial Fibrillation/therapy , Cardiovascular Agents/therapeutic use , Coronary Angiography , Female , Heart Failure/complications , Hospital Mortality , Hospitalization/statistics & numerical data , Humans , Incidence , Length of Stay , Male , Middle Aged , Myocardial Reperfusion/mortality , Portugal/epidemiology , Predictive Value of Tests , Recurrence , Retrospective Studies , ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction/mortality , ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction/therapy , Stroke/complications , Stroke Volume , Survival Analysis , Thrombectomy/mortality
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Rev. Enferm. UERJ (Online) ; 24(3): e5702, mai./jun. 2016.
Article in Portuguese | BDENF - Nursing, LILACS | ID: biblio-947354

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: analisar os fatores relacionados ao retardo do diagnóstico da tuberculose (TB) em idosos em um dos municípios da região metropolitana de João Pessoa/Paraíba-Brasil, avaliando-os sob a dimensão porta de entrada. Método: pesquisa qualitativa, com participação de sete pessoas idosas. Os relatos foram coletados mediante entrevista e submetidos à análise de conteúdo em 2010 e 2011. Estudo aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa, no. 0589/2008. Resultados: atenção básica em saúde (ABS) não se configurou como principal porta de entrada dos idosos para o diagnóstico da tuberculose no município estudado, revelando que sua organização apresenta fragilidades referentes às ações de saúde, ao acesso e ao vínculo, que interferem na sua busca como porta de entrada. Conclusão: exige-se uma nova lógica do processo de trabalho em que as práticas de saúde priorizem tecnologias que potencializem acolhimento e vínculo, de modo que seja abreviada a confirmação diagnóstica e o início do tratamento da TB.


Objective: to examine the factors related to late diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) among the elderly in a town in the metropolitan region of João Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil, and evaluate them in relation to the system gateway. Method: in this qualitative study with the participation of seven elderly individuals, data were collected by semi-structured interview and analyzed by thematic content analysis. The study was approved by the research ethics committee (Protocol No. 0589/2008). Results: primary health care (PHC) did not figure as the main gateway for the elderly for diagnosis of tuberculosis in the city studied, revealing that PHC organization suffers from weaknesses relating to health actions, access and bonding, which interfere with the utilization of PHC as a gateway. Conclusion: a new work process logic is required in which health practices prioritize technologies that potentiate reception and bonding, for earlier confirmation of diagnosis and start of TB treatment.


Objetivo: analizar los factores relacionados al retardo del diagnóstico de la tuberculosis (TB) en ancianos en uno de los municipios de la región metropolitana de João Pessoa/Paraíba-Brasil, evaluándolos bajo la dimensión puerta de entrada. Método: investigación cualitativa, con participación de siete personas ancianas. Los relatos fueron recolectados mediante entrevista semidirigida y analizados por la Técnica de Análisis de Contenido. Estudio aprobado por el Comité de Ética y Pesquisa con número de protocolo 0589/2008. Resultados: el atendimiento básico de salud (ABS) no se configuró como principal puerta de entrada de los ancianos para el diagnóstico de la tuberculosis en el municipio estudiado, revelándose que la organización del ABS presenta fragilidades referentes a las acciones de salud, al acceso y al vínculo, que interfieren en su búsqueda como puerta de entrada. Conclusión: se exige una nueva lógica del proceso de trabajo en que las prácticas de salud prioricen tecnologías que potencialicen acogida y vínculo, de modo quesea abreviada la confirmación diagnosticada y el inicio del tratamiento de la TB.


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Primary Health Care , Tuberculosis , Health of the Elderly , Primary Health Care/organization & administration , Tuberculosis/complications , Unified Health System , Aged , Qualitative Research , Health Services Accessibility
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PLoS Negl Trop Dis ; 7(10): e2524, 2013.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24205430

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The factors influencing variation in the clinical forms of Chagas disease have not been elucidated; however, it is likely that the genetics of both the host and the parasite are involved. Several studies have attempted to correlate the T. cruzi strains involved in infection with the clinical forms of the disease by using hemoculture and/or PCR-based genotyping of parasites from infected human tissues. However, both techniques have limitations that hamper the analysis of large numbers of samples. The goal of this work was to identify conserved and polymorphic linear B-cell epitopes of T. cruzi that could be used for serodiagnosis and serotyping of Chagas disease using ELISA. METHODOLOGY: By performing B-cell epitope prediction on proteins derived from pair of alleles of the hybrid CL Brener genome, we have identified conserved and polymorphic epitopes in the two CL Brener haplotypes. The rationale underlying this strategy is that, because CL Brener is a recent hybrid between the TcII and TcIII DTUs (discrete typing units), it is likely that polymorphic epitopes in pairs of alleles could also be polymorphic in the parental genotypes. We excluded sequences that are also present in the Leishmania major, L. infantum, L. braziliensis and T. brucei genomes to minimize the chance of cross-reactivity. A peptide array containing 150 peptides was covalently linked to a cellulose membrane, and the reactivity of the peptides was tested using sera from C57BL/6 mice chronically infected with the Colombiana (TcI) and CL Brener (TcVI) clones and Y (TcII) strain. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: A total of 36 peptides were considered reactive, and the cross-reactivity among the strains is in agreement with the evolutionary origin of the different T. cruzi DTUs. Four peptides were tested against a panel of chagasic patients using ELISA. A conserved peptide showed 95.8% sensitivity, 88.5% specificity, and 92.7% accuracy for the identification of T. cruzi in patients infected with different strains of the parasite. Therefore, this peptide, in association with other T. cruzi antigens, may improve Chagas disease serodiagnosis. Together, three polymorphic epitopes were able to discriminate between the three parasite strains used in this study and are thus potential targets for Chagas disease serotyping.


Subject(s)
Antigens, Protozoan , Chagas Disease/diagnosis , Computational Biology/methods , Epitopes, B-Lymphocyte/immunology , Protein Array Analysis/methods , Trypanosoma cruzi/immunology , Animals , Antigens, Protozoan/immunology , Antigens, Protozoan/isolation & purification , Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/methods , Epitopes, B-Lymphocyte/genetics , Humans , Male , Mice , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Sensitivity and Specificity , Serologic Tests/methods , Trypanosoma cruzi/genetics
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João Pessoa; s.n; 2013. 77 p. ilus.
Thesis in French | LILACS, BDENF - Nursing | ID: biblio-1037581

ABSTRACT

Com prolongamento da vida, têm sido observadas mudanças do perfil de adoecimento da população e modificações nas demandas sociais. Nos países em desenvolvimento, como o Brasil, os avanços tecnológicos relacionados com a saúdetêm garantidoum aumento da expectativa de vida com garantia para os anos adicionaisde qualidade de vida. Paralelo ao aumento do número de idosos na população, tem-se evidenciado um deslocamento da incidência de casos de TB paraa faixa etária correspondente àpopulação idosa. Este estudo objetivou analisar as percepções e movimentos de pessoas idosas acometidas por tuberculose em relação às ações e saberes manifestos antes da confirmação do diagnóstico e da procura do sistema formal de saúde, no município de João Pessoa (PB). Trata-se de uma pesquisa do tipo avaliativa de natureza qualitativa, que utilizou banco de dados secundários, levantado no período de dezembro de 2010 a fevereiro de 2011, por meio de um roteiro semidirigido de entrevista, realizado com seteidosos doentes de TB. O método de análise utilizado para o tratamento das informações foi a análise de conteúdo, na modalidade temática, que possibilitou a identificação de duas unidades temáticas: desconfiando de TB e primeiras providências tomadas pelosidosose cuidado com oidoso de TB antes da confirmação diagnóstica.


With the prolongation of life, have been observed changes in the profile of illness in the population and modifications in social demands. In developing countries, like Brazil, technological advances related to health, have secured an increase in life expectancy with guarantee for additional years of life quality. Parallel to the increasing of the elderly number in population, it has shown a displacement in de incidence of TB cases for the age group corresponding to the elderly population. This study objected to analyze the perceptions and movements of elderly people affected by tuberculosis in relation to the actions and knowledge manifested before confirmation of diagnosis and the search for formal health system, in the city of João Pessoa (PB). This is a research of evaluate kind, which utilized secondary database, collected in the period from December 2010 to February 2011, by means of semi-directed interviews, conducted with seven elderly with TB. The method of analysis utilized for the treatment of information was the content analysis, in the thematic modality, which enabled the identification of two thematic units: suspecting TB and first measures taken by the elderly and care for elderly with TB before the diagnosis confirmatio.


Subject(s)
Male , Female , Humans , Aged , Community Health Workers , Aged , Tuberculosis
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Texto & contexto enferm ; 21(2): 409-417, abr.-jun. 2012.
Article in Portuguese | BDENF - Nursing, LILACS | ID: lil-643980

ABSTRACT

Analisar a relação entre a atuação de profissionais de Equipes de Saúde da Família e a mulher com tuberculose, segundo a dimensão de enfoque familiar. Participaram oito profissionais de Equipes de Saúde da Família de município da região metropolitana de João Pessoa-PB. As informações foram coletadas por meio de entrevistas semi-estruturadas e analisadas segundo a técnica de análise de conteúdo, modalidade temática. Os profissionais reconhecem a precariedade social e preconceito vivenciados pelas mulheres com tuberculose, sugerindo a necessidade de um cuidado baseado no conceito de integralidade em saúde. Ressaltam ainda a importância do Tratamento Diretamente Observado de Curta Duração, da existência de incentivos, e a pouca adesão das mulheres às atividades educativas e à formação de grupos. Poucos profissionais reconhecem a inclusão de familiares no cuidado à mulher com tuberculose, o que indica a necessidade de discussão desse fato para potencializar o êxito do tratamento dessa doença.


To analyze the relationship between the practice of family health team workers and women with tuberculosis, according to the family focus dimension. The participants were eight family health team workers from a city in the João Pessoa metropolitan area (Paraiba -PB). Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, and then subjected to thematic content analysis. The workers recognize the critical social condition that women with tuberculosis live in, as well as the prejudice they face. They suggest that these women require care based on the concept of comprehensiveness in health. They also highlight the importance of Directly Observed Therapy - Short Course, the existence of incentives, and the women's poor adherence to educational activities and groups. Few workers recognize the inclusion of relatives in the care of women with tuberculosis, which implies the need for discussion regarding this fact with the purpose of improving tuberculosis treatment effectiveness.


El objetivo fue analizar la relación entre el desempeño del profesional de la salud de la familia y la mujer con tuberculosis, según la dimensión de enfoque familiar. Investigación cualitativa que involucró ocho profesionales de los equipos de salud familiar del municipio de la región metropolitana de João Pessoa-PB. La información se obtuvo a través de entrevistas semi-estructuradas y fue analizada según la técnica de análisis de contenido, modalidad temática. Los profesionales reconocen la fragilidad social y los prejuicios que sufren las mujeres con tuberculosis, lo que sugiere la necesidad de atención basada en el concepto de salud integral. Son resaltadas la importancia del Tratamiento Breve Bajo Observación Directa, la existencia de incentivos y la falta de compromiso de las mujeres a las actividades educativas y grupos de formación. Pocos profesionales reconocen la inclusión de familiares en el cuidado de las mujeres con tuberculosis, lo que indica la necesidad de un debate de este hecho para mejorar el éxito del tratamiento de esta enfermedad.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Tuberculosis , Family Health , Women's Health
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Psicol. USP ; 13(1): 29-53, 2002. ilus
Article in Portuguese | Index Psychology - journals | ID: psi-18066

ABSTRACT

O trabalho de psicólogos na área da saúde vem se desenvolvendo de forma crescente. O objetivo deste relato é descrever o desenvolvimento e estágio atual do Serviço de Psicologia do Hospital de Base da FAMERP, iniciado em 1981 com a contratação de uma psicóloga para atuar na enfermaria de Pediatria. Atualmente, o hospital conta com 40 psicólogos (docentes, contratados e aprimorandos) desenvolvendo atividades de extensão de serviços à comunidade, ensino e pesquisa em Psicologia da Saúde. A atuação abrange os níveis primário, secundário e terciário de atendimento e é realizada no ambulatório, no hospital, em Centro de Saúde Escola e na comunidade, principalmente em equipes interdisciplinares. O ensino envolve aulas para os cursos de graduação em medicina e enfermagem, estágio para alunos de psicologia, um Programa de Aprimoramento em Psicologia da Saúde, Cursos de Extensão, de Especialização e docência e orientação no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde (mestrado e doutorado) da FAMERP. As pesquisas visam principalmente o estudo das relações entre comportamento e saúde, abordando temas como promoção da saúde, prevenção e auxílio no tratamento e manejo de doenças. Embora a área esteja em expansão, é preciso pensar que a manutenção da credibilidade e do espaço conquistado dependem de uma sólida formação profissional, de um desempenho ético e do desenvolvimento de pesquisas na área(AU)


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Health Services , Psychology , Teaching , Research
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Psicol. USP ; 13(1): 29-53, 2002. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-353533

ABSTRACT

O trabalho de psicólogos na área da saúde vem se desenvolvendo de forma crescente. O objetivo deste relato é descrever o desenvolvimento e estágio atual do Serviço de Psicologia do Hospital de Base da FAMERP, iniciado em 1981 com a contratação de uma psicóloga para atuar na enfermaria de Pediatria. Atualmente, o hospital conta com 40 psicólogos (docentes, contratados e aprimorandos) desenvolvendo atividades de extensão de serviços à comunidade, ensino e pesquisa em Psicologia da Saúde. A atuação abrange os níveis primário, secundário e terciário de atendimento e é realizada no ambulatório, no hospital, em Centro de Saúde Escola e na comunidade, principalmente em equipes interdisciplinares. O ensino envolve aulas para os cursos de graduação em medicina e enfermagem, estágio para alunos de psicologia, um Programa de Aprimoramento em Psicologia da Saúde, Cursos de Extensão, de Especialização e docência e orientação no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde (mestrado e doutorado) da FAMERP. As pesquisas visam principalmente o estudo das relações entre comportamento e saúde, abordando temas como promoção da saúde, prevenção e auxílio no tratamento e manejo de doenças. Embora a área esteja em expansão, é preciso pensar que a manutenção da credibilidade e do espaço conquistado dependem de uma sólida formação profissional, de um desempenho ético e do desenvolvimento de pesquisas na área


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Health Services , Psychology , Research , Teaching
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Rev. SBPH ; 4(2): 35-38, dez. 2001. graf
Article in Portuguese | Index Psychology - journals | ID: psi-23734

ABSTRACT

Este estudo avalia enfrentamento, ansiedade e depressão em crianças com câncer. Foram avaliadas 8 crianças, com idade de 9 a 14 anos (IM=11,25; DP=1.9). Foram utilizados Inventário de Ansiedade Traço -Estado -C; Inventário de depressão para crianças e entrevista dirigida. Foram avaliadas durante internação e após consulta médica. Das crianças avaliadas a grande maioria referiu dificuldades com procedimentos médicos no início e durante o tratamento. Em relação as estratégias de enfrentamento, de forma geral. n=4 crianças relataram estratégias cognitivas que auxiliam e n=3 comportamentais. As crianças referiram mudanças da rede social, em sua maioria positivas. Em relação ao enfrentamento do vômito e da alimentação as crianças referiram em sua maioria o uso de estratégias comportamentais. A maioria das crianças apresentou ansiedade-estado no momento da avaliação e n=4 apresentaram depressão leve. Estes dados indicam a presença de sofrimento psicológico e o uso de estratégias ativas para lidar a doença(AU)

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Rev. bras. ter. comport. cogn ; 1(1): 41-48, jan.-jun. 1999.
Article in Portuguese | Index Psychology - journals | ID: psi-17439

ABSTRACT

A literatura psicológica sobre a doença falciforme sugere problemas emocionais em seus portadores atribuídas às condições decorrentes da doença. A forma de tratamento e as ocorrências clínicas da doença dificultam adaptação à escola e favorecem a superproteção familiar. As estratégias de enfrentamento da doença são importantes para diminuir os problemas, evitar diminuição de consultas médicas e hospitalizações e controle dos episódios de dor. Utilizando a sala de espera como local para ensinar as crianças e seus pais, foram construídos, por equipe multidisciplinar, cadernos de atividades para as crianças, manual para pais e professores. Espera-se com a informação aumentar a adesão a tratamento(AU)

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