Assessment of the Concurrent Validity of the ICF Core Set to Classify the Physical Health of Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Relation to Self-Rated Health.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The present study aimed to assess the concurrent validity of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) core set to classify physical health of older adults in relation to self-rated health. METHODS: This is a methodological study conducted in Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte (RN) state, in Northeastern Brazil, with 101 community-dwelling older adults. The participants rated their health status, which was classified into 3 groups: very good, fair, and poor/very poor. An interview was then conducted using self-reported and objective measurements to classify physical health according to the ICF core set. It consists of 30 categories, 14 of which belong to the body function (b) component, 4 to body structures (s), 9 to activities and participation (d), and 3 related to environmental factors (e). To analyze the compromised and problematic categories in the ICF, an impairment index was created for each component. The relationship between self-rated health and the impairment indexes was assessed using the multinomial logistic regression test adjusted for age, sex, schooling, and perception of income sufficiency. RESULTS: A greater likelihood of poor or very poor self-rated health was found in older individuals with the highest impairment index in (b) (odds ratio [OR] = 1.18; P < .001); (s) (OR = 1.11; P ≤ .001); (d) capacity (OR = 1.09; P = .02); and (d) performance (OR = 1.08; p = 0.01). CONCLUSION: The results suggest that the ICF core set is a valid instrument to assess the physical health of older adults, since it is associated with self-rated health and shows potential for use in clinical practice and scientific research, with universal language regarding functionality and physical health in older adults.

Mapeamento de Programas de Residência Multiprofissional em Oncologia para Fisioterapeutas no Brasil / Mapping of Multiprofessional Residency Programs in Oncology for Physiotherapists in Brazil / Mapeo de Programas de Residencia Multiprofesional en Oncología para Fisioterapeutas en el Brasil

Introdução: A fisioterapia oncológica é responsável por reabilitar e restaurar as funções cinético-funcionais do paciente com câncer. Os programas de residência multiprofissional na atenção ao câncer são considerados especializações padrão-ouro. Objetivo: Mapear os programas de residência multiprofissional na atenção ao câncer para fisioterapeutas no Brasil. Método: Estudo exploratório do tipo descritivo. Foram realizadas uma busca manual e a análise de editais disponíveis na Internet de programas de residência multiprofissional ofertados pelo Ministério da Educação em parceria com o Ministério da Saúde para fisioterapeutas com início em 2022. Foi criada uma planilha em Excel com informações sobre: Região e Estado, instituição promotora, título do programa e número de vagas para fisioterapeutas, submetidas à análise descritiva, por meio de frequências absolutas e relativas. Resultados: Foram encontrados 35 programas de residência multiprofissional na atenção ao câncer, com 84 vagas nacionais disponíveis para fisioterapeutas. O maior número de vagas foi ofertado para cancerologia (67,85%), seguido por cuidados paliativos (11,90%), oncopediatria (8,33%), onco-hematologia (5,95%), oncologia e cuidados paliativos (2,38%), idoso e cuidados paliativos (2,38%), e terapia intensiva oncológica (1,21%). Conclusão: Os resultados do presente estudo evidenciaram a presença de programas de residência multiprofissional na atenção ao câncer com vagas para fisioterapeutas em todas as Regiões do Brasil, distribuídas, em sua maioria, na Região Sudeste, e, em menor quantidade, nas Regiões Norte, Centro-Oeste e Nordeste do país

Introduction: Oncology physiotherapy is responsible for rehabilitating and restoring the kinetic and functional functions of cancer patients. Multiprofessional residency programs in cancer care are considered gold standard specializations. Objective: To map multidisciplinary residency programs in cancer care with slots for physiotherapists in Brazil. Method: Exploratory, descriptive study. A manual search and analysis of public notices available on the Internet for multiprofessional residency programs offered by the Ministry of Education in partnership with the Ministry of Health with slots for physiotherapists starting in 2022 was performed. An Excel spreadsheet was created with data of Region and State, sponsoring institution, program title and number of slots for physiotherapists and submitted to descriptive analysis, using absolute and relative frequencies. Results: There were 35 multidisciplinary residency programs in cancer care found, with 84 national slots available for physiotherapists. The largest number was offered for cancerology (67.85%), followed by palliative care (11.90%), onco-pediatrician (8.33%), onco-hematology (5.95%), oncology and palliative care (2.38%), older adults and palliative care (2.38%), and oncological intensive care (1.21%). Conclusion: The results of the present study revealed that multidisciplinary residency cancer programs exist with slots for physiotherapists in all regions of Brazil, mostly in the Southeast region, and to a lesser extent in the North, Midwest and Northeast regions

Introducción: La fisioterapia oncológica se encarga de rehabilitar y restaurar las funciones cinéticas y funcionales de los pacientes oncológicos. Los programas de residencia multiprofesional en el cuidado del cáncer se consideran especializaciones estándar de oro. Objetivo: Mapear programas de residencia multidisciplinarios en atención del cáncer para fisioterapeutas en el Brasil. Método: Estudio exploratorio, descriptivo. Ha sido realizada una búsqueda y el análisis manual de las convocatorias públicas disponibles en Internet de los programas de residencia multiprofesional que ofrece el Ministerio de Educación en alianza con el Ministerio de Salud para fisioterapeutas con inicio en el año 2022. Se elaboró una planilla Excel con informaciones sobre Región y Estado, institución promotora, título del programa y número de vacantes para fisioterapeutas, sometidas a análisis descriptivo, utilizando frecuencias absolutas y relativas. Resultados: Se encontraron 35 programas de residencia multidisciplinarios para la atención del cáncer, con 84 vacantes nacionales disponibles para fisioterapeutas. El mayor número de vacantes se ofreció para cancerología (67,85%), seguido por cuidados paliativos (11,90%), oncopediatría (8,33%), oncohematología (5,95%), oncología y cuidados paliativos (2,38%), personas mayores y cuidados paliativos (2,38%), y cuidados intensivos oncológicos (1,21%). Conclusión: Los resultados del presente estudio mostraron la presencia de programas multidisciplinarios de residencia para la atención oncológica con vacantes para fisioterapeutas en todas las regiones de Brasil, mayoritariamente distribuidas en la región Sudeste, y y en menor medida en las regiones Norte, Centro-Oeste y Nordeste del país

Social, Biological and Behavioral Factors Associated with Social Jet Lag and Sleep Duration in University Students from a Low Urbanized City.

INTRODUCTION: Sleep deprivation and social jet lag are observed in college students from highly urbanized cities. However, does these consequences also present in college students from a low urbanization city? OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence and social, biological and behavioral factors associated with sleep deprivation and social jet lag in university students from a low urbanized city of Brazil. METHODS: A total of 298 university students participated in the study through application of the Health and Sleep and the Munich Chronotype Questionnaires. Multiple linear regression with stepwise-forward method was adopted to assess the associations of the factors with the outcome variables. RESULTS: Doing leisure activities (LA) (B = 23.24) and academic demand (AD) before bedtime (B = 19.51), both on the weekend, and doing household chores (HC) before bedtime (B = 17.61) in the week were associated with an increase in social jet lag, while stimulating drinks (SD) were associated with a decrease (B = -15.17). Shorter sleep duration in the week was related to chronotype (B = -0.56), male (B = -26.51), doing LA (B = -27.63), poor perception about sleeping place (PPSP) (B = -43.02) and daily commute (B = -68.97). The shorter sleep duration in the weekend was associated to male (B = -36.36), PPSP (B = -58.16), have recreational and religious activities (B = -31.11), doing LA (B = -25.10) and AD (B = -23.60). Just chronotype was associated with longer sleep duration in the weekend (B = 0.25). CONCLUSION: University students from a low urbanized city present social jet lag, shorter sleep duration on school days and longer sleep duration on free days as a result of biological and social factors, and mostly behavioral factors.

Distribuição espacial de leitos de Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal no Brasil e sua associação com a taxa de mortalidade infantil / Spatial distribution of number of Neonatal Intensive Care Units beds in Brazil and its association with child mortality rate

Esta pesquisa teve o objetivo de analisar a distribuição espacial de leitos de Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal (UTIN) e correlacioná-la com a taxa de nascidos vivos e a Taxa de Mortalidade Infantil (TMI) das unidades federativas brasileiras. Trata-se de um estudo ecológico, envolvendo as 27 unidades federativas, com dados obtidos de sistemas de informação em saúde e analisados por meio do SPSS 20.0 e GeoDa 1.12. Observou-se heterogeneidade na distribuição espacial da TMI e UTIN, com uma concentração maior de leitos de UTIN não ligados ao Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) na Região Sudeste e leitos SUS na Região Nordeste. A TMI apresentou correlação espacial negativa com o número de leitos (Moran's I = - 0,323) nos estados de Amazonas e Pará. Concluiu-se que a relação inversa entre número de UTIN disponíveis e taxa de mortalidade limitou-se a dois estados, o que reforça a importância de mais estudos que possam investigar outras causalidades para a mortalidade infantil nas outras unidades federativas.

This study aimed at analyzing the spatial distribution of beds in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) and correlating it with Live Birth Rate and Child Mortality Rate (CMR) in the Brazilian states. This is an ecological study involving the 27 Brazilian states, with data obtained from health information systems and analyzed using SPSS 20.0 and GeoDa 1.12. There was heterogeneity in the spatial distribution of CMR and NICU, with a higher concentration of NICU beds not belonging to the Unified Health System (SUS) in the Southeast Region and SUS beds in the Northeast Region. CMR showed a negative spatial correlation with the number of beds (Moran's I = - 0.323) in the states of Amazonas and Pará. An inverse relationship between the number of NICUs available and the mortality rate was observed only in two states, which reinforces the importance of further investigating other causes for infant mortality in other states in future studies.

Linking assessment instruments for brachial plexus injury to the international classification of functioning, disability and health.

BACKGROUND: Brachial plexus injuries (BPI) affect not only body structure and function, but also several aspects of individual's well-being. Considering the crescent need for assessing such patients through a biopsychosocial perspective, linking meaningful concepts of BPI instruments to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides a useful overview of how the ICF components are contemplated on the current measurements available. PURPOSE: To identify patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) specifically designed for BPI assessment and link the content with the ICF. STUDY DESIGN: Content Analysis through ICF linking. METHODS: The study was conducted in two steps: the first one encompassed a literature review to identify questionnaires specifically designed for assessing patients with BPI, where two PROMs were eligible: the Brachial Assessment Tool (BrAT) and the Impact of Brachial Plexus Injury Questionnaire (IBPIQ); in the second phase, the items of such instruments were linked to the ICF by two independent reviewers, in accordance to the methodology proposed by Cieza et al. RESULTS: 54 different significant concepts were identified from the 74 questionnaire items and linked to 49 distinct ICF categories. The categories were mostly related to the activities and participation component (56.9%, n = 29), followed by body functions (27.45%, n = 14), body structures (9.8%, n = 5) and environmental factors component (1.96%, n = 1). CONCLUSION: The questionnaires developed for adults with BPI were BrAT and IBPIQ. Although both instruments presented with a diverse coverage of ICF components, their content had a major focus on activities and participation domain and poorly or did not addressed environmental factors. Thus, other instruments could be considered in a complementary way for clinical assessment.

Convergent validity and reproducibility of the International classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF) core set for the physical health of community-dwelling older adults.

BACKGROUND: Physical health is an important factor for what is considered successful aging. Using valid and reproducible tools to classify PH of older adults may help to develop appropriate rehabilitation protocols for this population. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the convergent validity and reproducibility of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) core set to classify the physical health of older adults. METHODS: A total of 101 older adults were evaluated for handgrip strength, physical performance (Short Physical Performance Battery), and physical activity level (International Physical Activity Questionnaire). Physical health was classified with the ICF core set (14 categories of body functions, 4 of body structures, 9 of activity and participation, and 3 environmental factors) and an impairment index was calculated for each component. RESULTS: Higher levels of physical activity were associated to lower impairment index in the body function and activity and participation components, but was not associated to environmental factors. Better physical performance and handgrip strength were also related to lower impairment index in all components. The Intraclass Correlation Coefficient analysis indicated good reproducibility for body function, body structure, the capacity component of the activity and participation, and for two environmental factors (use of medications and assistive devices), but moderate reproducibility for the performance component of activity and participation, and poor reproducibility for the environmental factor related to access to health services. CONCLUSION: The ICF core set for the physical health of older adults is a valid and reproducible tool and can be used in clinical practice and research.

Perineal trauma in nulliparous women and its associated factors / Laceração perineal em nulíparas e seus fatores associados

INTRODUCTION: Perineal trauma is an important complication for women after giving birth. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of perineal trauma and its associated factors in nulliparous. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was carried out, through the analysis of the medical records of women with singleton pregnancy who achieved vaginal birth of a live infant, in 2017, in a maternity hospital. Data collection involved information about demographic, obstetric, and clinical data from nulliparous women, and infant birthweight. Univariate and multivariate logistic analyses were performed to verify the association of perineal trauma with the variables assessed, with significant variables remaining in the model (p<0.05), through a stepwise strategy. RESULTS: A total of 326 medical records were analyzed. The percentage of perineal trauma was 60%. In the multivariate analysis, the use of oxytocin increased the chance of perineal trauma by 730%. In addition, the adoption of squatting position and hands and knees decreased the chances of perineal trauma by 81% and 97%, respectively, in comparison with those who adopted the lithotomy position, during the second stage labor. CONCLUSION: The rate of perineal laceration was high, but the severity was low. The use of oxytocin is associated with the presence of trauma and the squatting position and hands and knees, especially, have contributed to the protection of the perineum.

INTRODUÇÃO: Laceração perineal é uma complicação importante para mulheres pós-parto. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a prevalência de laceração perineal e seus fatores associados em primíparas. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo de coorte retrospectivo, através da análise dos prontuários de mulheres que pariram no ano de 2017, em uma maternidade da cidade. Durante a coleta de dados foi utilizada uma lista de checagem e um formulário para retirar informações sobre dados obstétricos, sociodemográficos e clínicos das mulheres e o peso do recém-nascido. Em seguida foram formuladas tabelas para determinação da associação entre as variáveis independentes e a presença de laceração. Logo após, foi feita a análise de regressão logística múltipla para identificar as variáveis mais fortemente associadas à laceração perineal. RESULTADOS: Um total de 326 prontuários foram analisados. O percentual de laceração perineal foi de 60%. Na análise multivariada, o uso de oxitocina aumentou a chance de laceração perineal em 730%. Além disso, a posição de cócoras e de quatro apoios diminuíram a chance de laceração perineal em 80% e 97%, respectivamente, em comparação com as mulheres que adotaram a posição de litotomia, durante o segundo período do parto. CONCLUSÃO: A taxa de laceração perineal encontrada foi alta, mas a gravidade foi baixa. O uso de ocitocina está associado com a presença de laceração perineal e a posição de cócoras e de quatro apoios contribuem para a proteção do períneo.

Functioning of women in the postpartum period: an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-based consensus of physical therapists.

BACKGROUND: Physical therapists provide treatment for pain and other common complaints for women in the postpartum period, thereby contributing to the improvement of their functioning. However, before applying any interventions, physical therapists should assess their patients to identify the desired therapeutic goals. In this context, the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) may be a useful tool for documenting functioning data and operationalizing collaborative goal setting. OBJECTIVE: To identify ICF categories and the respective domains that should be considered in the evaluation of women postpartum. METHODS: A consensus-building, three-round e-mail survey was conducted using the Delphi method. The sample included Brazilian physical therapists with expertise in women's health. Meaningful content was analyzed in accordance to the ICF linking rules. The kappa coefficient and content validity index (CVI) were calculated. RESULTS: The panel consisted of 45 participants with a median age of 33 years and more than 10 years of experience in women's health. A total of 1261 meaningful contents were identified from the responses in the first round. After consensus was achieved, a final list of 62 items was prepared, including 53 categories (11 were on structures; 15 on body functions; 12 on activities and participation; 15 on environmental factors) and nine personal factors (CVI=0.89). CONCLUSION: From the perception of physical therapists, an ICF-based postpartum assessment to describe functioning and disability must comprise 53 ICF categories and nine personal factors.

Estratégias de humanização da assistência no ambiente hospitalar: revisão integrativa / Strategies for humanizing assistance in the hospital environment: an integrative review / Estrategias para humanizar la asistencia en el entorno hospitalario: unarevisión integrativa

Introdução:Este artigo apresenta uma revisão integrativada literatura referente às estratégias de humanização no ambiente hospitalar. Objetivo:Identificar e analisar a produção de conhecimento acerca das estratégias que as instituições e profissionais de saúde têmimplementado para humanizar a assistência nesse ambiente.Metodologia:O levantamento de artigos foi realizado via Lilacs, MedLine, Portal de Periódicos da Capes e SciELOorientado pela questão norteadora: quais as estratégias de humanização da assistência que têm sido implementadas no ambiente hospitalar? Foram incluídos artigos originais de pesquisa observacional; publicados em português, inglês ou espanhol; sem limites quanto ao ano de publicação.Resultados:No total, 19artigos compuseram o corpo de análise da revisão e sintetiza exemplos de estratégias implementadas em diversos serviços hospitalares:práticas lúdicas no cuidado através de brinquedos, projetos como Biblioteca Viva, terapias através de palhaços e animais,músicas, e a leitura mediada. Conclusões:As estratégiasde humanizaçãoencontradas oferecem subsídios para que profissionais e gestores possam multiplicar tais estratégias de humanização de modo aampliare melhorara sua realidade.Porém, cabe observar que ao criá-lasdeve-se conhecer e respeitar a particularidade das instituições em que está se operando, para que seja possível comparar e avaliar se a utilização resultará em benefícios e eficácia (AU).

Introduction:This article presents an integrative literature review regarding humanization strategies in the hospital environment. Objective:To identify and analyze the production of knowledge about the strategies that institutions and health professionals have implemented to humanize care in this environment.Methodology:The survey of articles was carried out through Lilacs, MedLine, Portal de Periódicos da Capes and SciELO guided by the guiding question: what strategies of humanization of care have been implemented in the hospital environment? Original articles of observational research were included; published in Portuguese, English or Spanish; without limits as to the year of publication.Results:In total, 19 articles comprised the content of the review analysis and summarizes examples of strategies implemented in various hospital services: playful practices in care through toys, projects such as Biblioteca Viva, therapies through clowns and animals, music, and reading mediated.Conclusions:The humanization strategies found offer subsidies so that professionals and managers can multiply such humanization strategies in order to expand and improve their reality. However, it should be noted that when creating them, one must know and respect the particularity of the institutions in which they are operating, so that it is possible to compare and evaluate whether the use will result in benefits and effectiveness (AU).

Introducción:Este artículo presenta una revisión integradora de la literatura sobre estrategias de humanización en el ámbito hospitalario.Objetivo:Identificar yanalizar la producción de conocimiento sobre las estrategias que las instituciones y los profesionales de la salud han implementado para humanizar el cuidado en este entorno.Metodología:La encuesta de artículos se realizó a través de Lilacs, MedLine, Portal de Periódicos da Capes y SciELO guiada por la pregunta orientadora: ¿qué estrategias de humanización del cuidado se han implementado en el ámbito hospitalario? Se incluyeron artículos originales de investigación observacional; publicado en portugués, inglés o español; sin límites en cuanto al año de publicación.Resultados:En total, 19 artículos cubren el contenido del análisis de la revisión y sintetizan ejemplos de estrategias implementadas en diferentes servicios hospitalarios: prácticas lúdicas enel cuidado a través de juguetes, proyectos como Biblioteca Viva, terapias a través de payasos y animales, música y lectura mediado.Conclusiones:Las estrategias de humanización encontradas ofrecen subvenciones para que los profesionales y directivos puedan multiplicar dichas estrategias de humanización con el fin de ampliar y mejorar su realidad. Sin embargo, cabe señalar que al crearlos se debe conocer y respetar la particularidad de las instituciones en las que se encuentran operando, de manera que sea posible comparar y evaluar si el uso redundará en beneficios y efectividad (AU).

Relationship between symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse and respiratory muscle strength in middle-aged and older women in Northeast Brazil: a cross-sectional study.

Some respiratory muscles work in synergy with the pelvic floor (PF). Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is characterized by weak PF muscles and has been associated with worse pulmonary ventilation function in women. To date no studies have investigated the association between respiratory muscle strength and POP. This study aimed to determine whether symptomatic POP is associated with respiratory muscle strength in middle-aged and older women. In this observational cross-sectional study, 204 community-dwelling women (41-80 years old) from Santa Cruz (Northeastern Brazil) provided information on socioeconomic characteristics, health behavior, reproductive history and symptomatic POP via a structured questionnaire. A digital manometer was used to measure their maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (MIP and MEP). Multiple linear regression analyses, adjusted for covariates (age, income, education, body mass index, and smoking), evaluated the association between POP and MIP/MEP. The results show that 14.7% of the sample reported symptomatic POP. These women exhibited lower mean MIP and MEP than those reporting no POP, but the intergroup difference was only significant for MEP (p = .01). The association between POP and MEP remained statistically significant, even after covariates (ß = 11.9, p = .04) were adjusted. Symptomatic POP is associated with expiratory muscle strength in middle-aged and older women. This innovative research provides important information regarding the need to evaluate the integrity of PF muscles when assessing respiratory muscle strength, which may help clinicians devise preventive and treatment strategies to improve women's health during the aging process.

Sleep quality and daytime sleepiness in university students: prevalence and association with social determinants / Qualidade do sono e sonolência diurna em estudantes universitários: prevalência e associação com determinantes sociais

Abstract: Introduction: Changes in the Sleep/Wake Cycle (SWC) of university students can have consequences on physical, mental and social health. In addition, some behaviors adopted at this stage may be associated with SWC impairment. Objective: Therefore, this study aims to identify which factors of social determinants of health (SDH) are associated with poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in university students. Method: This is a cross-sectional study that included 298 university students, aged between 18 and 35 years; 73.2% of the students were females and from the countryside of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Data were collected from the following questionnaires: Health and Sleep, Munich Chronotype Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Epworth Sleepiness Scale. To assess the association of SDH with poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness, Poisson Regression with robust variance was performed. Result: The prevalence of poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness among the university students was 79.2% and 51.3%, respectively. Between the intermediate determinants of health, a higher prevalence rate of poor sleep quality was observed in students who reported health problems in the previous month (18.4%), smoked (23.5%), drank stimulating beverages close to bedtime (25.8%) and those who used electronic devices before bedtime during the week (18.4%) when compared to those who did not have these behaviors. Regarding excessive daytime sleepiness, students who justified bedtime during the week and wake-up time at the weekend because of the academic demand showed, respectively, 27% and 34% lower prevalence of EDS than the group that did not have these behaviors. Conclusions: The high prevalence of poor sleep quality and EDS observed among university students was associated to biological factors and most of them, behavioral factors.

Resumo: Introdução: As alterações no ciclo sono/vigília (CSV) dos jovens universitários podem acarretar consequências na saúde física, psíquica e social. Além disso, alguns comportamentos adotados nessa fase podem estar associados a comprometimento do CSV. Objetivo: Portanto, este estudo tem por objetivo identificar quais fatores dos determinantes sociais da saúde (DSS) estão associados à má qualidade do sono e à sonolência diurna excessiva (SDE) de universitários. Método: Trata-se de um estudo transversal que incluiu 298 universitários, com idade entre 18 e 35 anos, 73,2% dos estudantes do sexo feminino do interior do Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados a partir dos seguintes questionários: A Saúde e o Sono, Questionário de Cronotipo de Munique, Índice de Qualidade do Sono de Pittsburgh e Escala de Sonolência de Epworth. Para avaliar a associação dos DSS com a má qualidade de sono e a SDE, realizou-se a regressão de Poisson com variância robusta. Resultado: A prevalência da má qualidade do sono e de SDE nos universitários foi de 79,2% e 51,3%, respectivamente. Entre os determinantes intermediários da saúde, observou-se maior razão de prevalência de má qualidade de sono nos estudantes que apresentaram problema de saúde no último mês (18,4%), fumavam (23,5%) e faziam uso de bebidas estimulantes próximo ao horário de dormir (25,8%), e naqueles que usavam eletrônicos antes do horário de dormir durante a semana (18,4%), quando comparados aos que não adotam esses comportamentos. Com relação à SDE, os estudantes que justificaram o horário de dormir na semana e de acordar no fim de semana por causa da demanda acadêmica apresentaram 27% e 34%, respectivamente, de menor prevalência de SDE do que o grupo que não adota esses comportamentos. Conclusão: As altas prevalências de má qualidade do sono e de SDE observadas nos universitários foram decorrentes de fatores biológicos e, em sua maioria, de fatores comportamentais.

Sleep quality is associated with Disability and Quality of life in breast cancer survivors: a cross-sectional pilot study.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the sleep quality and its association with disability, fatigue and quality of life of breast cancer survivors. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional pilot study developed with breast cancer survivors. The data collection instruments consisted of general and clinical information on the disease and the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0); Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F); and Disabilities of the arm and Shoulder (DASH). Descriptive statistical analysis, correlation tests, tests for means comparison and linear regression were performed. Cohen's d analysed the effect size. The significance was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS: 71,9% of women had poor sleep quality. Subjective poor sleep quality was a predictor of worse scores for fatigue (p = 0.007), quality of life by FACT-G (p = 0.010) and FACIT-F (p = 0.004), the functional performance of upper limbs (p = 0.001) and disability (p = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS: Breast cancer survivors with subjective poor sleep quality had more fatigue, less upper limb-related functional performance, more disability and worse quality of life.

Is Constipation Associated with Worse Functioning in Adult Women? A Cross-Sectional Study.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between intestinal constipation and functioning in adult women living in a municipality in the interior of northeast Brazil. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study conducted with 195 adult women in the city of Santa Cruz-RN. Constipation was diagnosed using the Rome III criteria. Functioning was measured through WHODAS 2.0. Social conditions, habits and lifestyle were also investigated. Inferential analysis was performed using the chi-squared test and the Mann-Whitney U-test, and the effect size was determined by eta squared (η2). Multivariate analysis was performed using multiple linear regression to analyze the relationship between the WHODAS total score and constipation, being adjusted by covariates with p≤0.20 in the bivariate. A statistical significance level of p<0.05 was considered. RESULTS: Most of the participants in this study were aged 19 to 39 years (69.7%) and had an income of up to 1 minimum monthly salary (79.5%). WHODAS scores showed that women with constipation had more disability in the cognitive (p <0.001), mobility (p <0.002), self-care (p <0.001), and participation (p <0.001) domains, as well as the total score (p <0.001). After multiple linear regression analysis, the total WHODAS score remained associated with constipation (p <0.001), in which this condition increases the score by nine points. CONCLUSION: The results of this study show that there is a reduction in functioning associated with the presence of constipation in adult women, mainly affecting the cognition, mobility, self-care and participation domains, in addition to the total score.

PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTIPATION IN PREMENOPAUSAL WOMEN: A COMMUNITY-BASED STUDY.

BACKGROUND: Intestinal constipation is characterized by problems related to evacuation, and presents high prevalence in the female gender. This condition has demonstrated negative effects on the development of daily activities, causing damage to the physical and emotional well-being of individuals who are diagnosed with it. Studies that investigate what health impairments intestinal constipation can cause are scarce in the literature. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to verify the prevalence and factors associated with intestinal constipation in premenopausal women living in Northeastern Brazil. METHODS: It is a cross-sectional study. This was carried out in the northeast of Brazil. Participated 195 women, adult and middle age. Social conditions, habits and lifestyle, clinical aspects and obstetric history were investigated. Constipation was diagnosed using the Rome III Criteria. Multivariate analysis was conducted using Poisson Regression with robust variance to analyze the relationship between intestinal constipation and independent variables. A statistical significance level of P<0.05 was considered. RESULTS: Most of the women were between 25 and 39 years old (49.2%) and had an income of up to one minimum wage (79.5%). The intestinal constipation prevalence was 35.4%. In the final multivariate regression model, hemorrhoid clinical aspects (P=0.01), pain (P=0.001) and a burning sensation (P=0.01) on bowel movement, and sexual dysfunction (P=0.03) remained associated with constipation. CONCLUSION: The present study found a significant prevalence of constipation among premenopausal women and clinical factors such as hemorrhoids, pain and a burning sensation, and sexual dysfunction were associated with intestinal constipation.

Prevalência e fatores associados à constipação em mulheres na pré-menopausa: um estudo de base comunitária / Prevalence and factors associated with constipation in premenopausal women: a community-based study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Intestinal constipation is characterized by problems related to evacuation, and presents high prevalence in the female gender. This condition has demonstrated negative effects on the development of daily activities, causing damage to the physical and emotional well-being of individuals who are diagnosed with it. Studies that investigate what health impairments intestinal constipation can cause are scarce in the literature. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to verify the prevalence and factors associated with intestinal constipation in premenopausal women living in Northeastern Brazil. METHODS: It is a cross-sectional study. This was carried out in the northeast of Brazil. Participated 195 women, adult and middle age. Social conditions, habits and lifestyle, clinical aspects and obstetric history were investigated. Constipation was diagnosed using the Rome III Criteria. Multivariate analysis was conducted using Poisson Regression with robust variance to analyze the relationship between intestinal constipation and independent variables. A statistical significance level of P<0.05 was considered. RESULTS: Most of the women were between 25 and 39 years old (49.2%) and had an income of up to one minimum wage (79.5%). The intestinal constipation prevalence was 35.4%. In the final multivariate regression model, hemorrhoid clinical aspects (P=0.01), pain (P=0.001) and a burning sensation (P=0.01) on bowel movement, and sexual dysfunction (P=0.03) remained associated with constipation. CONCLUSION: The present study found a significant prevalence of constipation among premenopausal women and clinical factors such as hemorrhoids, pain and a burning sensation, and sexual dysfunction were associated with intestinal constipation.

RESUMO CONTEXTO: A constipação intestinal é caracterizada por problemas relacionados à evacuação, e apresenta alta prevalência no gênero feminino. Essa condição tem demonstrado efeitos negativos no desenvolvimento das atividades diárias, causando prejuízos no bem-estar físico e emocional dos indivíduos que são diagnosticados com ela. Estudos que investiguem quais prejuízos à saúde a constipação intestinal pode ocasionar são escassos na literatura. OBJETIVO: Este estudo teve como objetivo verificar a prevalência e os fatores associados à constipação intestinal em mulheres na pré-menopausa residentes no nordeste do Brasil. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal realizado no Nordeste do Brasil. Participaram 195 mulheres adultas e de meia idade. Condições sociais, hábitos e estilo de vida, aspectos clínicos e história obstétrica foram investigados. A constipação foi diagnosticada através dos Critérios de Roma III. A análise multivariada foi conduzida através da Regressão de Poisson com variância robusta, para analisar a relação entre constipação intestinal e variáveis independentes. Considerou-se o nível de significância estatística de P≤0,05. RESULTADOS: A maioria das mulheres estava na faixa etária de 25 a 39 anos (49,2%) e possuía renda de até um salário mínimo (79,5%). A prevalência da constipação intestinal foi de 35,4%. No modelo final da regressão multivariada, os aspectos clínicos hemorroidas (P<0,01), dor (P<0,001) e ardor (P<0,01) ao evacuar e disfunção sexual (P<0,03) permaneceram associados à constipação. CONCLUSÃO: O presente estudo encontrou uma prevalência significativa de constipação entre mulheres na pré-menopausa e fatores clínicos como hemorroidas, dor e ardor na evacuação, e disfunção sexual se associaram a constipação intestinal.

Linking quality of life questionnaires for asthma to the International Classification of Functioning.

OBJECTIVE: To link the content of the most common quality of life instruments for children with asthma to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). METHODS: The study was conducted in two stages. The first involved a review of the literature to select quality of life questionnaires and in the second, two independent reviewers identified questionnaire items, and categories corresponding to the ICF, according to approved methodology. The degree of agreement was calculated using the kappa coefficient. RESULTS: Two questionnaires were selected: the Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life (PAQLQ) and Pediatric Quality of Life Asthma Module (PedsQL-Asthma), self and proxy versions. The degree of agreement was strong for all the instruments: PAQLQ (k = 0.624), PedsQL- Asthma self (k = 0.610), and PedsQL-Asthma proxy (k = 0.673). A total of 114 concepts were identified in the 77 items. Thirty-five different ICF categories were linked, 16 (45.7%) related "body function," 13 (37.1%) "activity and participation," and 6 (17.1%) "environmental factors." Two items (1.7%) could not be linked because they represent personal factors or are not covered by the ICF. CONCLUSION: The categories linked to the PAQLQ contained primarily "body function" and "activity and participation," but not "environmental factors." Those linked to the PedsQL-Asthma versions encompass three of the four ICF components, where the highest content frequency was associated with "body function," followed by "environmental factors" and "activities and participation."

Prevalência da Deficiência e Associações Clínicas em Mulheres Sobreviventes ao Câncer de Mama: um Estudo-Piloto / Prevalence of Disability and Clinical Associations in Breast Cancer Women Survivors: a Pilot Study / Prevalencia de Discapacidad y Asociaciones Clínicas en Mujeres que Sobreviven al Cáncer de Mama: un Estudio Piloto

Introdução: O tratamento do câncer de mama proporciona aumento da sobrevida e reduz a mortalidade, mas traz limitações funcionais e efeitos colaterais que comprometem a sobrevida. Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência da deficiência e sua associação com capacidade física, sono, fadiga e qualidade de vida em mulheres sobreviventes ao câncer de mama. Método: Trata-se de um estudo-piloto envolvendo 32 mulheres com, pelo menos, um ano após o tratamento clínico. Os dados da pesquisa foram obtidos por meio de questionários e um teste de caminhada de seis minutos. Resultados: A prevalência de deficiência na amostra foi >90%. O World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) revelou boa consistência interna (α=0,874). A deficiência correlacionou-se forte e positivamente com cognição (rs=0,758), mobilidade (rs=0,709), atividade domésticas/trabalho (rs=0,718) e participação (r=0,701); e moderada e negativamente com fadiga (r=-0,621) e o Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Fatigue (FACT-F) (r=-0,672); e positivamente com o Disabilities of the Arm and Shoulder (DASH) (r=0,639). Comparando-se os grupos de deficiência, observou-se diferença significativa com piores escores para o DASH (d=1,62), FACT-F (d=1,47), fadiga (d=1,21) e o índice de qualidade do sono de Pittsburgh (PSQI) (d=0,98). Conclusão: Mulheres sobreviventes ao câncer de mama apresentaram algum nível de deficiência associada à fadiga, à pior qualidade do sono e à qualidade de vida, demonstrando impactos importantes na saúde dessas mulheres

Introduction: The treatment of breast cancer improves survival and reduces mortality, but brings functional limitations and side effects that compromise survival. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of disability and its association with physical capacity, sleep, fatigue and quality of life in women surviving breast cancer. Method: Pilo study involving 32 women at least one year after clinical treatment. The study data were obtained through questionnaires and a six-minute walk test. Results: The prevalence of disability in the sample was >90%. The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) revealed good internal consistency (α=0.874). Disability correlated strongly and positively with cognition (rs=0.758), mobility (rs=0.709), household/work activity (rs=0.718) and participation (r=0.701) and moderately and negatively with fatigue (r=-0.621) and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Fatigue (FACT-F) (r=-0.672) and positively with the Disabilities of the Arm and Shoulder (DASH) (r=0.639). Comparing the disability groups, a significant difference was observed with worse scores for DASH (d=1.62), FACT-F (d=1.47), fatigue (d=1.21) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) (d=0.98). Conclusion: Women who survived breast cancer had some level of disability associated to fatigue, poor sleep quality and quality of life, demonstrating important impacts on the health of these women

Introducción: El tratamiento del cáncer de seno mejora la supervivencia y reduce la mortalidad, pero aún conlleva limitaciones funcionales y efectos secundarios que comprometen la supervivencia. Objetivo: Evaluar la prevalencia de discapacidad y su asociación con la capacidad física, el sueño, la fatiga y la calidad de vida en mujeres sobrevivientes de cáncer de seno. Método: Este es un estudio piloto con 32 mujeres al menos un año después del tratamiento clínico. Los datos de la encuesta se obtuvieron mediante cuestionarios y una prueba de caminata de seis minutos. Resultados: La prevalencia de discapacidad en la muestra fue >90%. El Programa de Evaluación de Discapacidad de la Organización Mundial de la Salud 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) reveló una buena consistencia interna (α=0,874). La discapacidad se correlacionó fuertemente y positivamente con la cognición (rs=0,758), la movilidad (rs=0,709), la actividad del hogar/trabajo (rs=0,718) y la participación (r=0,701) y moderada y negativamente con la fatiga (r=-0,621) y lo Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Fatigue (FACT-F) (r=-0,672) y positivamente con lo Disabilities of the Arm and Shoulder(DASH) (r=0,639). Comparando los grupos de discapacidad, se observó una diferencia significativa con peores puntajes para DASH (d=1,62), FACT-F (d=1,47), fatiga (d=1,21) y el índice de calidad del sueño de Pittsburgh (PSQI) (d=0,98). Conclusión: Las mujeres que sobrevivieron al cáncer de seno tenían algún nivel de discapacidad asociada con la fatiga y la mala calidad del sueño y la calidad de vida, lo que demuestra importantes impactos en la salud de estas mujeres

Biopsychosocial model in health care: reflections in the production of functioning and disability data / O modelo biopsicossocial no cuidado a saúde: reflexões sobre a produção de dados sobre funcionalidade e incapacidade/deficiência / El modelo biopsicossocial en el cuidado a la salud: reflexiones sobre la producción de datos sobre funcionalidad e incapacidad/discapacidad

Abstract Introduction: In the last decade, the inclusion of a functioning indicator in health care has been discussed on the international agenda. The strategies related to the implementation of these indicators are issues that involve health education, governance, and medical records. Objective: study aims to discuss the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) potential as a useful tool to produce information on health care services. Method: As theoretical assumptions, the universal model of the ICF based on the biopsychosocial model was used. Results: When used as a health indicator, functioning data can measure the real effect of some health conditions in different life domains. Based on the reflections carried out and theoretical foundations accessed, the study shows that the implementation of functioning indicators in periodical population health surveys and protocols of clinical documentation regardless the level of health service would be relevant for Patient Care Planning. Note that the group of functioning indicators should be proposed in a universal language and, therefore, ICF represents the most comprehensive model. Conclusion: Information regarding health status can be useful to enable health care management. Furthermore, ICF are essential to improve the documentation service of the health system and also can be used in planning and monitoring health care. It can also be used to collect disability data in surveys ensuring comparison among different surveys.

Resumo Introdução: Na última década, a inclusão de indicadores de funcionalidade na atenção à saúde tem sido discutida na agenda internacional. As estratégias relacionadas à implementação de indicadores de funcionalidade são uma questão que envolve educação, gestão e assistência à saúde. Objetivo: Este ensaio teórico tem como objetivo discutir o potencial da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF) como ferramenta útil na produção de informação para os serviços de saúde. Método: Utilizamos como pressupostos teóricos o modelo universal, a CIF. Nosso pressuposto baseia-se no modelo biopsicossocial do binômio saúde-doença. Resultados: Indicadores de funcionalidade podem medir o real impacto das condições de saúde em diferentes domínios da vida. A partir das reflexões realizadas e alicerces teóricos acessados, percebe-se que a implementação de indicadores de funcionalidade nos inquéritos populacionais periódicos em saúde e protocolos de registro para informação clínica, independentemente do nível de serviço de saúde, seria de grande interesse. Vale ressaltar que o grupo de indicadores de funcionalidade deve ser proposto em uma linguagem universal e, portanto, a CIF representa o modelo mais abrangente. Conclusão: O indicador de funcionalidade pode ser útil para o gerenciamento da saúde. As informações sobre funcionalidade são essenciais para melhorar o planejamento e a qualidade dos serviços de saúde e podem ser usadas no planejamento e monitoramento dos cuidados de saúde; podem ser coletadas em pesquisas de saúde da população por ferramentas específicas; e poderiam ser produzidas usando a CIF como uma estrutura na coleta diária de informações sobre saúde.

Resumen Introducción: En la última década, la inclusión de indicadores de funcionamiento en la atención de salud se ha discutido en la agenda internacional. Las estrategias relacionadas con la implementación de los indicadores de funcionamiento son un tema que involucra educación, gestión y atención médica. Objetivo: Este ensayo teórico tiene como objetivo discutir el potencial de Clasificación Internacional del Funcionamiento, de la Discapacidad y de la Salud (CIF) como una herramienta útil para producir información en los servicios de atención médica. Método: Utilizamos como suposiciones teóricas el modelo universal de la CIF con base en el modelo biopsicosocial del binomio salud-enfermedad. Resultados: Los indicadores de funcionamiento pueden medir el impacto real de las condiciones de salud en diferentes dominios de la vida. Con base en las reflexiones realizadas y los fundamentos teóricos, se observa que sería esencial la implementación de indicadores de funcionamiento en las encuestas periódicas de salud de la población y en los protocolos de registro para la información clínica, independiente del nivel del servicio de salud. Vale la pena mencionar que el grupo de indicadores de funcionamiento debe proponerse en un lenguaje universal y, por lo tanto, CIF representa el modelo más completo. Conclusión: El indicador de funcionamiento puede ser útil para la gestión de la salud. Las informaciones sobre funcionamiento son esenciales para mejorar la planificación y la calidad de los servicios de salud y se puede utilizarlas para planificar y monitorear los cuidados en salud; y se puede recopilarlas en encuestas de salud de la población mediante herramientas específicas; y podría recopilarse utilizando la CIF como herramienta en la recopilación diaria de información sobre salud.

Condições de saúde e estado Nutricional de agentes comunitários de Saúde no interior do nordeste Brasileiro / Health conditions and nutritional status of community health agents in the interior of the Brazilian Northeast / Condiciones de salud y condiciones nutricionales de agentes de salud comunitarios en el noreste de Brasil

Introdução:A saúde do trabalhador é um campo de relevância, mas que ainda está sendo consolidado no âmbito do sistema único de saúde (SUS). Partindo dessa compreensão, esse estudo teve como objetivo avaliaro estado nutricional e as condições de saúde dos agentes comunitários de saúde do município de Currais Novos-RN.Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal,realizado com80 indivíduos de ambos os sexos. Condições sociais e de saúde, estilo de vida e estado nutricional foram investigados.A análise bivariada foi conduzida através do teste Qui-quadrado, para analisar a associação entre o estado nutricional e as variáveis independentes. Considerou-se o nível de significância estatística de p ≤0,05. Resultados:A maioria dos participantes encontravam-se na faixa etária de 41 a 58 anos (52, 5%), possuía renda maior que 1 salário mínimo (77,5%) e encontrava-secom Sobrepeso/Obesidade (63,8%). Apenas as variáveis antropométricas percentual de gordura (p<0,02), relação cintura/quadril (p<0,02) e satisfação com peso (p<0,01) se associaram ao estado nutricional. Conclusão: O presente estudo verificou que a maioria dos indivíduos estudados apresenta sobrepeso/obesidade, que os dados referentes a condições sociais e de saúde, como também estilo de vida não se associaram ao desfecho que foi analisado. As variáveis antropométricas apresentaram diferença significativa na análise bivariada, demonstrando que estas exercem influência no estado nutricional.(AU).

Introduction:Occupational health is a relevant field, but it is still being consolidated within the scope of the single health system (SUS).From this understanding, this study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status and health conditions of community health agents in the city of Currais Novos-RN.Methods:This is a cross-sectional study, conducted with 80 individuals of both sexes.Social and health conditions, lifestyle and nutritional status were investigated.Bivariate analysis was conducted using the Chi-square test to analyze the association between nutritional status and independent variables. The level of statistical significance of p ≤0,05 was considered.Results:Most participants were between 41 and 58 years old (52,5%), had an income higher than 1 minimum wage (77,5%) and were overweight / obese (63,8%).Only the anthropometric variables percentage of fat (p <0,02), waist / hip ratio (p <0,02) and weight satisfaction (p <0,01) were associated with nutritional status.Conclusion:The present study found that most of the individuals studied were overweight / obese, that data regarding social and health conditions, as well as lifestyle, were not associated with the outcome that was analyzed.The anthropometric variables showed a significant difference in the bivariate analysis, demonstrating that they influence the nutritional status.(AU).

Introducción: La salud ocupacional es un campo relevante, pero aún se está consolidando dentro del alcance delsistema único de salud (SUS).En base a esta comprensión, este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar el estado nutricional y las condiciones de salud de los agentes de salud comunitarios en la ciudad de Currais Novos-RN. Métodos:Este es un estudio transversal realizado con 80 individuos de ambos sexos.Se investigaron las condiciones sociales y de salud, el estilo de vida y el estado nutricional.El análisis bivariado se realizó mediante la prueba de Chi-cuadrado para analizar la asociación entre el estado nutricional y las variables independientes.Se consideró el nivel de significación estadística de p ≤0.05. Resultados:La mayoría de los participantes tenían entre 41 y 58 años (52.5%), tenían un ingreso superior a 1 salario mínimo (77.5%) y teníansobrepeso / obesidad (63.8%). Solo las variables antropométricas porcentaje de grasa (p <0.02), relación cintura / cadera (p <0.02) y satisfacción con el peso (p <0.01) se asociaron con el estado nutricional.Solo las variables antropométricas porcentaje de grasa (p <0.02), relación cintura / cadera (p <0.02) y satisfacción con el peso (p <0.01) se asociaron con el estado nutricional.Conclusión:El presente estudio encontró que la mayoría de los individuos estudiados tenían sobrepeso / obesidad, y los datos sobre las condiciones sociales y de salud, así como el estilo de vida, no se asociaron con el resultado que se analizó.Las variables antropométricas mostraron una diferencia significativa en el análisis bivariado, lo que demuestra que influyen en el estado nutricional.Palabras clave:Agente de salud comunitaria; Salud ocupacional; Condiciones de salud; Estado nutricional.(AU).

Sexual function and functioning of women in reproductive age / Função sexual e funcionalidade de mulheres em idade reprodutiva / Función sexual y funcionalidad de las mujeres en edad reproductiva

Abstract Introduction: Sexual function (SF) is an important issue in women's health from the beginning of sexual life. SF can be modified by several factors, and the presence of sexual dysfunction may negatively affect the quality of life of these women. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the sexual function, its associated factors and the association with the functioning in women in reproductive age. Method: A cross-sectional observational study with 172 women that attended 6 Family Health Facilities in the northeast region of Brazil. The evaluation tool consisted of (i) sociodemographic, obstetrical and gynecological issues, and questions about habits and health conditions, (ii) female sexual quotient (FSQ), and (iii) World Health Organization Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0). Prevalence of sexual dysfunction was calculated, and bivariate analysis was used to estimate the association of independent variables with the outcome of sexual dysfunction. Results: The prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 37.2%, and 39.5% of the sample considered their sexual health as fair to good. In total, 26.2% of women never think of sex spontaneously, they do not remember or imagine themselves during sexual intercourse, and 38.4% think about it sometimes. No association was found between the investigated variables and sexual dysfunction; however, the latter showed an association on interpersonal relationships of women (p = 0.016). Conclusions: There is a considerable prevalence of sexual dysfunction between women in reproductive age. Thus, results emphasize the relevance of investigations about female sexual function among women in reproductive age that are not in the pregnancy and postpartum period.

Resumo Introdução: A função sexual (FS) é uma questão importante na saúde das mulheres a partir do início da vida sexual. A FS pode ser modificada por vários fatores e na presença de disfunção sexual poderá afetar negativamente a qualidade de vida dessas mulheres. Objetivo: investigar a prevalência da disfunção sexual, os fatores associados em mulheres em idade fértil e o impacto dessa disfunção na funcionalidade. Método: Trata-se de um estudo observacional transversal com 172 mulheres atendidas em seis Unidades de Saúde da Família no nordeste do Brasil. A ferramenta de avaliação consistiu em (i) questões sociodemográficas, obstétricas e ginecológicas e perguntas sobre hábitos e condições de saúde, (ii) quociente sexual feminino (QSF) e (iii) World Health Organization Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0). A prevalência de disfunção sexual foi calculada e a análise bivariada foi utilizada para estimar a associação de variáveis independentes com o desfecho disfunção sexual. Resultados: A prevalência de disfunção sexual foi de 37,2%, e 39,5% da amostra considerou sua saúde sexual como regular ou boa. Desse total, 26,2% das mulheres nunca costumam pensar espontaneamente em sexo, nem se lembram ou se imaginam durante a relação sexual e 38,4% pensam apenas às vezes. Não foi encontrada associação entre as variáveis estudadas e a disfunção sexual, porém esta mostrou impacto nas relações interpessoais das mulheres (p = 0,016). Conclusão: Há considerável prevalência de disfunção sexual entre as mulheres com idade reprodutiva. Destaca-se a relevância de investigações acerca da função sexual feminina entre mulheres em idade reprodutiva e que não estejam no ciclo gravídico-puerperal..

Resumen Introducción: La función sexual (FS) es un tema importante para la salud de las mujeres desde el comienzo de su vida sexual. La FS puede ser modificada por varios factores, y en presencia de disfunción sexual puede afectar negativamente la calidad de vida de estas mujeres. Objetivo: Investigar la prevalencia de la disfunción sexual, los factores asociados en las mujeres en edad reproductiva y el impacto de esta disfunción en el funcionamiento. Método: Estudio observacional transversal con 172 mujeres que recibían atención en seis Unidades de Salud de la Familia en la región Nordeste de Brasil. La evaluación consistió en: (i) cuestiones sociodemográficas, obstétricas y ginecológicas, preguntas sobre hábitos y condiciones de salud; (ii) cociente sexual femenino; y (iii) WHODAS 2.0. Se calculó la prevalencia de la disfunción sexual y se utilizó el análisis bivariado para estimar la asociación de variables independientes con el resultado de la disfunción sexual. Resultados: La prevalencia de disfunción sexual fue del 37,2%, y el 39,5% de la muestra consideró su salud sexual como regular o buena. El 26,2% de las mujeres nunca suelen pensar espontáneamente en el sexo, ni se acuerdan o se imaginan durante la relación sexual y el 38,4% piensan apenas a veces. No se encontró asociación entre las variables estudiadas y la disfunción sexual, pero ésta mostró impacto en las relaciones interpersonales de las mujeres (p = 0,016). Conclusión: Hay una considerable prevalencia de disfunción sexual entre mujeres en edad reproductiva. Se destaca la relevancia de investigaciones acerca de la función sexual femenina entre mujeres en edad reproductiva y que no estén en el ciclo gravídico-puerperal.