Demographic Profile, Health, and Associated Factors of Family Caregivers and Functionality of Hospitalized Older Adults: Cross-Sectional, Exploratory, and Descriptive Study.

BACKGROUND: The longevity of the world population can contribute to an increase in hospitalizations and, consequently, to the emergence of functional limitations, resulting in the need for family caregivers. Hospitalized older adults may become dependent and require more care, increasing the burden on family caregivers. Thus, the nursing team in the hospital environment faces a new situation: an increase in the number of older adults occupying hospital beds and the presence of their family caregivers. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to analyze the association between the demographic variables of interest and the self-rated health of family caregivers and to describe the functionality of older adults hospitalized in a university hospital in the Amazonian context. METHODS: This cross-sectional, quantitative, exploratory, and descriptive study was carried out through individual interviews with 98 interviewees, divided into 49 family caregivers and 49 older adults hospitalized in the surgical clinic sector of a university hospital in Brazil between February and March 2023. Demographic data and health conditions were collected from family caregivers, and to describe the functionality of hospitalized older adults, the Barthel Index was applied. Descriptive (frequency and percentage) and inferential analyses were used, and the student t test was applied. The significance level of 5% was adopted. RESULTS: Among the 49 family caregivers, the majority were women (n=40, 81.6%) with an average age of 46.9 (SD 13.3) years. Most were single (n=28, 57.1%) and had completed an average level of education (n=26, 53.1%). Additionally, 25 (51%) caregivers were caring for their parents. Regarding health conditions, respondents self-assessed their health as good (25/49, 51%; P=.01), and they considered that their health status was not affected by the provision of care (36/49, 73.5%; P=.01). There was a significant association between demographic variables (ie, gender, age, and education) and self-assessment of family caregivers (P=.01, P=.01, and P=.04, respectively). Of the 49 older adults hospitalized, the majority (n=31, 63.2%) were men, with a mean age of 69.2 (SD 7.12) years. Regarding the assessment of functionality, most older adults were classified as having mild dependence on care (n=23, 46.9%), specifically in the age group between 60 and 69 years (21/49, 67.8%). CONCLUSIONS: The data revealed that female gender, age, and education of family caregivers contributed favorably to the provision of care to hospitalized older adults with a lower degree of functional dependence. It is important to emphasize that during the older adult's hospitalization, the family caregiver should not be seen as a delegation of responsibilities or as a complement of human resources to assist in their recovery. Health professionals need to implement assertive interventions so that the family caregiver functions as a therapeutic resource.

Factors associated with the quality of life of women undergoing radiotherapy.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the skin characteristics and quality of life of patients with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy. METHOD: Cross-sectional study conducted with 60 women. The classification scales of skin changes resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (RTOG) and the validated versions in Portuguese of those that classified skin types (Fitzpatrick), symptoms (RISRAS) and quality of life (DLQI) were applied. in the period between December 2021 and October 2022. For data analysis, Fisher's Exact Test, Chi-Square and Asymptotic General Independence Test were used. RESULTS: 100% of patients had skin irritation. As the treatment progressed and the radiodermatitis appeared or worsened, there was a tendency for the intensity of signs and symptoms to increase, such as: sensitivity, discomfort or pain, itching, burning and heat, dry and wet desquamation, which may have impacted the quality of life and reflected in other aspects, such as: shopping activities or outings (p=0.0020), social activities or leisure activities (p=0.0420). CONCLUSION: Radiodermatitis is a common condition that affects women with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy, skin characteristics and quality of life of patients affected during this treatment.

Factors associated with the quality of life of women undergoing radiotherapy / Factores asociados a la calidad de vida de mujeres en radioterapia / Fatores associados à qualidade de vida de mulheres submetidas à radioterapia

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the skin characteristics and quality of life of patients with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy. Method: Cross-sectional study conducted with 60 women. The classification scales of skin changes resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (RTOG) and the validated versions in Portuguese of those that classified skin types (Fitzpatrick), symptoms (RISRAS) and quality of life (DLQI) were applied. in the period between December 2021 and October 2022. For data analysis, Fisher's Exact Test, Chi-Square and Asymptotic General Independence Test were used. Results: 100% of patients had skin irritation. As the treatment progressed and the radiodermatitis appeared or worsened, there was a tendency for the intensity of signs and symptoms to increase, such as: sensitivity, discomfort or pain, itching, burning and heat, dry and wet desquamation, which may have impacted the quality of life and reflected in other aspects, such as: shopping activities or outings (p=0.0020), social activities or leisure activities (p=0.0420). Conclusion: Radiodermatitis is a common condition that affects women with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy, skin characteristics and quality of life of patients affected during this treatment.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar las características de la piel y la calidad de vida de pacientes con cáncer de mama en tratamiento con radioterapia. Método: Estudio transversal con 60 mujeres. Se aplicaron la escala de clasificación de alteraciones cutáneas por exposición a radiaciones ionizantes (RTOG) y las versiones validadas en portugués de las que clasificaban tipos de piel (Fitzpatrick), síntomas (RISRAS) y calidad de vida (DLQI) en el período comprendido entre diciembre 2021 y octubre de 2022. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizaron el Test Exacto de Fisher, Chi-Cuadrado y el Test de Independencia General Asintótica. Resultados: El 100% de los pacientes evaluados sobre la piel. A medida que avanzaba el tratamiento y aparecía o empeoraba la radiodermatitis, hubo tendencia a aumentar la intensidad de los signos y síntomas, tales como: sensibilidad, malestar o dolor, visualización, ardor y calor, descamación seca y húmeda, que pudieron haber tenido una impacto en la calidad de vida y reflejado en otros aspectos, como: actividades de compra o salidas (p=0,0020), actividades sociales o de ocio (p=0,0420). Conclusión: La radiodermatitis es una afección común que afecta a mujeres con cáncer de mama, sometidas a radioterapia, las características de la piel y la calidad de vida de las pacientes afectadas durante este tratamiento.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar as características da pele e a qualidade de vida de pacientes com câncer de mama submetidas à radioterapia. Método: Estudo transversal com 60 mulheres. Foram aplicadas as escalas de classificação das alterações cutâneas decorrentes da exposição à radiação ionizante (RTOG) e as versões validadas em português das que classificaram os tipos de pele (Fitzpatrick), os sintomas (RISRAS) e a qualidade de vida (DLQI), no período entre dezembro de 2021 e outubro de 2022. Para a análise de dados, foram utilizados os Testes Exato de Fisher, Qui-Quadrado e Teste de Independência Geral Assintótica. Resultados: 100% das pacientes apresentaram irritação na pele. À medida que o tratamento avançou e que a radiodermatite surgiu ou se agravou, houve maior tendência de intensidade de sinais e sintomas, como: sensibilidade, desconforto ou dor, coceira, queimação e calor, descamação seca e úmida, o que pode ter impactado na qualidade de vida e refletido em outros aspectos, como: atividades de compras ou passeios (p=0,0020), programação social ou atividade de lazer (p=0,0420). Conclusão: A radiodermatite é uma condição comum que afeta as mulheres com câncer de mama submetidas à radioterapia, as características da pele e a qualidade de vida das pacientes são afetadas durante esse tratamento.

Health professionals' perceptions of planned home birth care within the Brazilian health system.

BACKGROUND: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, in its opinion of the Committee on Midwifery Practice, points out that planned home birth is a woman's and family's right to experience, but also to choose and be informed about, their baby's place of birth. The aim of this study was to understand obstetric nurses' perceptions of planned home childbirth care within the framework of the Brazilian obstetric model. METHOD: A qualitative study, with Snowball Sampling recruitment, totaling 20 obstetric nurses through semi-structured interviews between September 2022 and January 2023, remotely, using the Google Meet application and the recording feature. After the data had been collected, the material was transcribed in full and subjected to content analysis in the thematic modality with the support of ATLAS.ti 8.0 software. RESULTS: Obstetric care at home emerged as a counterpoint to hospital care and the biomedical model, providing care at home based on scientific evidence and humanization, bringing qualified information as a facilitator of access and financial costs as an obstacle to effective home birth. CONCLUSION: Understanding obstetric nurses' perceptions of planned home birth care in the context of the Brazilian obstetric model shows the need for progress as a public policy and for strategies to ensure quality and regulation.

Qualidade de vida do cuidador informal de idosos com doença de alzheimer na pandemia COVID-19 / Quality of life of informal caregivers of aged people with alzheimer's disease during the COVID-19 pandemic

Objetivo: Desvelar sobre a qualidade de vida dos cuidadores informais de idosos com Doença de Alzheimer em tempos de pandemia da COVID-19. Método: Estudo descritivo, qualitativo, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada com 12 cuidadores informais de idosos, selecionados por conveniência. O processamento dos dados foi realizado pelo software IraMuTeQ e análise das classes pelo método de Strauss e Corbin, da qual emergiram 4 classes: rede social e mudança na rotina dos cuidadores informais no período da pandemia da COVID-19; fatores que interferem na QV do cuidador informal; vivenciando o diagnóstico de Alzheimer pelo cuidador informal e sentimentos despertados pela sobrecarga dos cuidadores informais de idosos com DA. Resultados: O perfil feminino se sobressaiu, com destaque para cuidadores com idade entre 40 a 49 anos, casados, ensino médio incompleto, desempenhando esta função por mais de cinco anos e em tempo integral. Os fatores que interferem na qualidade de vida são a falta de tempo, sobrecarga do cuidado, falta de lazer, baixas atividades sociais e sentimentos de tristeza, ansiedade, nervosismo, depressão e desespero. Conclusão: Constatou-se que os aspectos encontrados foram impactados ainda mais durante o período da pandemia da COVID-19, que reconfigurou a rotina do idoso com Alzheimer e do cuidador informal. Descritores: Doença de Alzheimer; Cuidadores. Idosos; Coronavírus; Qualidade de Vida.

Objective:To reveal the quality of life of informal caregivers of aged people with Alzheimer's disease in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method:Adescriptive and qualitative study conducted through semi-structured interviews with 12 informal caregivers of older adults, selected by convenience. Data processing was performed using the IraMuTeQ software and class analysis using the Strauss and Corbin method, from which 4 classes emerged, namely: Social network and change in the routine of informal caregivers during theCOVID-19 pandemic period; Factors that interfere with the QoL of informal caregivers; How informal caregivers experience the Alzheimer's disease diagnosis; and Feelings awakened by the burden of informal caregivers of aged people with AD. Results:The female profile stood out, with emphasis on caregivers aged from 40 to 49 years old, married, incomplete High School, and performing this role for more than five years and full-time. The factors that interfere with quality of life are lack of time, care burden, lack of leisure, few social activities and feelings of sadness, anxiety, nervousness, depression and despair. Conclusion:It was verified that the aspects found were impacted even more during the COVID-19 pandemic period, which reconfigured the routine of older adults with Alzheimer's and of informal caregivers. Descriptors: Alzheimer Disease; Caregivers; Aged; Coronavirus; Quality of Life.

Demographic, Clinical, and Quality of Life Profiles of Older People With Diabetes During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study.

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus, one of the main diseases that affects the Brazilian population older than 60 years, is defined as a divergent group of metabolic disorders that present a high level of glycemia (hyperglycemia), causing damage to various organs and systems of the body, including the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nervous system. It is believed that in 2025, in Brazil alone, there will be more than 18.5 million individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Therefore, it is important to know the individuals' quality of life in the context of life and culture. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the demographic, clinical, and quality of life profiles of older adults with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic in a university hospital complex in the northern Amazon region. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional, exploratory, noninterventional, descriptive, and analytical study using a nonrandom sample of 54 older people diagnosed with diabetes mellitus at the geriatrics outpatient clinic of the medium and high complexity university hospital in the western Brazilian Amazon between 2020 and 2022. We used 3 instruments, namely, a sociodemographic questionnaire, a clinical conditions questionnaire, and Diabetes-39. Qualitative data were described using absolute and relative frequencies. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test was applied, and the z test was used for inferential analysis. SPSS software (version 27) was used for data analysis, and the significance level was 5%. RESULTS: Of the 54 interviewees, the majority were women, married, retired, and had a good quality of life. Of these, 48.1% (n=26) were infected by COVID-19, 61.5% (n=16) of whom progressed to long COVID, presenting with fatigue or muscle weakness. As for the quality of life, the "social overload" (P<.001) and "sexual functioning" (P<.001) dimensions had with low scores compared to the "energy and mobility" (P=.005), "diabetes control" (P<.001), and "anxiety and worry" (P<.001) dimensions. Quality of life was negatively impacted in the "anxiety and worry" dimension. Among those affected by COVID-19, most progressed to long COVID; however, there was a lack of data on this theme in the population of older people with diabetes. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of interviewees progressed to long COVID, with their quality of life negatively impacted in the "anxiety and worry" dimension, reflecting that health actions prioritizing mental health should be implemented by health professionals.

LEARNHIV: development and validation of a mobile application for primary health care nurses focused on HIV care/prevention.

INTRODUCTION: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a relevant public health problem is worldwide. From the change in the health care of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Primary Health Care (PHC), nurses gained autonomy in their workflow, which requires a significant technological arsenal for the planning, organization and functioning of services. It is believed that the development of a mobile application for the care/prevention of HIV will contribute to the strengthening of care, resulting in greater autonomy and empowerment of nurses in Primary Health Care. OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a content script for a mobile application for nurses in PHC containing information about PLHIV management/care in PHC. METHODS: This is a methodological study developed in three phases: exploratory study, content elaboration process and validation by the 16 judges. RESULTS: The application was evaluated and validated satisfactorily in terms of content and appearance, with an average Content Validity Index (CVI) of 0.99 (99%), Item Content Validity Index (I-CVI) and Medium Content Validity (S-IVC/AVE) also obtained satisfactory levels. CONCLUSIONS: The construction of the prototype of an application called LearnHIV, is considered a valid instrument in terms of content and appearance, according to the judges. TRIAL REGISTRATION: None because it is not an intervention study.

Sociodemographic Profile, Health Conditions, and Burden of Informal Caregivers of Older Adults in Brazil During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional, Exploratory, Noninterventional, Descriptive Study.

BACKGROUND: Demographic changes in the world population have resulted in an increasingly aging society, with a progressive increase in the number of people in situations of dependence, who require assistance from family members to meet their basic needs. Caring for older adults involves performing diverse activities, resulting in reduced free time and tiredness, and fulfilling the demands and expectations related to personal, family, physical, and social life, consequently compromising the quality of life of the caregiver. In this context, the informal caregiver of hospitalized older adults emerges as the focus of attention. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe the sociodemographic profile, health conditions, and burden of informal caregivers of older adults admitted to a university hospital in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic period. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study that was conducted with 25 informal caregivers of hospitalized older adults in a university hospital in Brazil between August and September 2022. Three instruments were applied: Caregiver Burden Inventory, sociodemographic questionnaire, and health conditions questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 28.0. Descriptive (frequency and percentage) and inferential analyses were performed using 2-sided Student t test with 95% CIs. RESULTS: Of the 25 interviewees, 18 (72%) were females, 17 (46%) were married or in a stable union, 14 (56%) completed secondary education, and 11 (44%) lived with the older adults who needed care. The average age of the participants was 44 (SD 12.8) years. Regarding their health conditions, most caregivers self-reported it as good (12/25, 48%). They provided care to their father or mother older than 70 years (14/25, 56%). The Caregiver Burden Inventory analysis showed that the caregivers were the most negatively impacted in the domains of personal life overload (mean 10.8, SD 3.46; P=.047) and physical overload (mean 10.6, SD 2.32; P=.02). CONCLUSIONS: In recent years, there has been an increase in the burden on informal caregivers of hospitalized older adults in Brazil, thereby impacting their personal and physical lives. The findings of our study show that health care professionals should be trained to promote health guidelines and actions to improve the personal and physical lives of the caregiver population in Brazil.

Human immunodeficiency virus epidemic scenery among brazilian women: a spatial analysis study.

BACKGROUND: Approximately 37.7 million people worldwide are infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Although HIV detection among women, they still representing 53% of population living with the virus. Spatial analysis techniques are powerful tools for combating HIV allowing the association of the phenomenon with socioeconomic and political factors. Therefore, the main goal of this study was to spatially analyze HIV prevalence among Brazilian women from 2007 to 2020. METHODS: ecological study was conducted using secondary databases of the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) for HIV and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrom (AIDS) in Brazilian women 15 years old and over. Age-adjusted HIV/AIDS incidence rates were analyzed using spatial distribution, autocorrelation, and spatiotemporal risk analysis techniques. RESULTS: During the study period, 119,890 cases of HIV/AIDS were reported among Brazilian women. The southeastern region had a higher age-adjusted HIV/AIDS incidence than other Brazilian regions. Hotspot HIV/AIDS incidence rates decreased in all Brazil. Piauí, Paraná, and Minas Gerais were the only states with an increased number of cold spots. Previous spatiotemporal risk zones were observed in the states of São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, and Rio de Janeiro. Belém was a risk zone with a later spatiotemporal risk. CONCLUSIONS: The efficiency of public policies fighting HIV has not been uniform among municipalities, although HIV/AIDS cases have decreased among Brazilian women. The social determinants of health in each municipality should be considered when local health authorities implement policies. Women empowerment should be promoted, and access to preventive, diagnostic, and treatment healthcare places should be expanded and guaranteed.

Leprosy and tuberculosis control scenario of the national program for the improvement of access and quality of primary care in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: In Brazil, despite advances in public health policies aimed at eliminating and controlling infectious and parasitic diseases, the incidence of neglected diseases is still high. The epidemiological scenario in Brazil of diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy evidences a public policy agenda that has not been resolute in terms of control, nor in terms of elimination. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the actions of diagnosis and treatment of leprosy and tuberculosis in the context of primary health care. METHODS: In this ecological study, data from the third cycle of the Program for the Improvement of Access and Quality of Primary Care were extracted from electronic address of the Primary Health Care Secretariat of Brazil in the area of Actions, Programs and Strategies. A total of 37,350 primary health care teams were that answered the questionnaire were eligible, with variables extracted from leprosy and tuberculosis control actions. The municipalities were grouped according to the characteristic of the Brazilian municipality. The partition chi-square and the Residuals Test were used to assess whether there was a difference in the proportion of tuberculosis and leprosy actions between types of municipalities. Statistics were carried out using Minitab 20 and Bioestat 5.3. RESULTS: Regarding the leprosy treatment location, there is a higher proportion of people referred to be treated at the reference in adjacent rural (p = 0.0097) and urban (p < 0.0001) municipalities; monitoring of people with leprosy referred to the service network (p. = 0.0057) in remote rural areas. Lower proportion of teams requesting bacilloscopy in remote rural areas (p = 0.0019). Rural areas have a higher proportion of teams that diagnose new cases (p = 0.0004). Regarding the actions of diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis. There is a higher proportion of teams that carry out consultations at the unit itself in rural areas when compared to adjacent intermediaries (p = 0.0099) and urban (p < 0.0001); who requested sputum smear microscopy in adjacent intermediaries (p = 0.0021); X-ray in adjacent intermediaries (p < 0.0001) and urban (p < 0.0001); collection of the first sputum sample in urban (p < 0.0001) and adjacent rural areas (p < 0.0001); directly observed treatment (p < 0.0001) in adjacent rural municipalities. CONCLUSION: There are inequalities in the diagnosis and treatment of leprosy and tuberculosis among the types of municipalities.

Construção de uma tecnologia educativa sobre violência obstétrica para as gestantes / Elaboración de tecnología educativa sobre violencia obstétrica para embarazadas / Creation of educational technology on obstetric violence for pregnant women

Objetivos: construir uma tecnologia educativa na modalidade de cartilha direcionada às mulheres sobre os direitos da gestante durante o trabalho de parto e situações que caracterizam violência obstétrica. Método: pesquisa metodológica, qualitativa, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturada com 14 enfermeiros residentes do programa de Residência de Enfermagem Obstétrica da Universidade Federal do Pará. A análise de conteúdo foi utilizada para identificar significado, seguida pela elaboração textual, seleção das ilustrações e finalização da cartilha. Resultados: a violência obstétrica caracteriza-se como física, psicológica, negligência, discriminação, podendo acontecer no pré-natal, parto, puerpério e abortamento. A informação como alicerce para o conhecimento de mulheres por meio da cartilha pode contribuir de forma efetiva para o empoderamento e protagonismo de mulheres. Considerações finais: o processo de construção da cartilha, desenvolvida de forma participativa e dialógica, foi enriquecedor e oportunizou a disseminação de informação com embasamento científico para atuação junto à população-alvo.

Objetivos: elaborar tecnología educativa en la modalidad de folleto destinada a las mujeres sobre los derechos de las embarazadas durante el trabajo de parto y situaciones que caracterizan Violencia Obstétrica. Método: investigación metodológica y cualitativa en la que se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas con 14 enfermeros residentes del programa de Residencia de Enfermería Obstétrica de la Universidad Federal de Pará. Se empleó análisis de contenido para identificar significados, seguido por elaboración textual, selección de las ilustraciones y finalización del folleto. Resultados: la Violencia Obstétrica se caracteriza como física y psicológica, negligencia y discriminación, con la posibilidad de manifestarse en el período prenatal, el parto, el puerperio y en casos de aborto. Como base para mejorar el conocimiento de las mujeres, la información provista en el folleto puede contribuir en forma efectiva para el empoderamiento y protagonismo de las embarazadas. Consideraciones finales: el proceso para elaborar el folleto, que se desarrolló de manera participativa e dialógica, fue enriquecedor y permitió diseminar información con bases científicas para su aplicación junto con la población objetivo.

Objective: to create educational technology in the form of a booklet aimed at women on pregnant women's rights during labor and situations that characterize Obstetric Violence. Method: a methodological and qualitative research study; semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 nurses from the Obstetric Nursing Residency program of the Federal University of Pará. Content analysis was used to identify meaning, followed by textual elaboration, selection of illustrations and finalization of the booklet. Results: Obstetric Violence is characterized as physical, psychological, negligence, and discrimination, and can take place during prenatal care, delivery, puerperium and miscarriage. Information as a foundation for women's knowledge through the booklet can effectively contribute to their empowerment and leading role. Final considerations: the process of building the booklet, developed in a participatory and dialogical way, was enriching and provided the opportunity to disseminate information with a scientific basis for action with the target population.

Avaliação da qualidade de vida de idosos diabéticos durante a pandemia do novo coronavírus / Quality of life assessment of elderly diabetics during the new coronavirus pandemic / Evaluación de la calidad de vida de los ancianos diabéticos durante la nueva pandemia de coronavirus

Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de vida de idosos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 durante a Pandemia do novo coronavírus. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, transversal e descritivo com 27 idosos diabéticos atendidos em um hospital universitário durante a Pandemia. Utilizou-se na coleta de dados três instrumentos: perfil sociodemográfico, condições clínicas sobre o novo coronavírus e Diabetes mellitus e Avaliação de Diabetes 39 (D-39) para avaliar a qualidade de vida. Para a análise dos dados foram utilizadas as estatísticas descritivas (frequência e percentual). Resultados: A maioria dos entrevistados são idosas com idade entre 60 a 64 anos, viúvos, baixa escolaridade, aposentados entre 1 a 10 anos de diagnóstico utilizando antiglicemiantes como forma de tratamento. Os idosos consideram sua qualidade de vida boa. Dentre àqueles que se contaminaram com o novo coronavírus foi evidenciado que não houve descontinuidade do tratamento para a Diabetes, entretanto, uma minoria relatou alguma sequela do novo coronavirus (febre, fraqueza muscular e apetite diminuído). A Sobrecarga funcional e o Funcionamento sexual foram as dimensões mais afetadas com todos os itens impactados negativamente. Conclusão: Os resultados apontam boa qualidade de vida dos idosos diabéticos apesar das dimensões Sobrecarga funcional e Funcionamento sexual afetadas negativamente sugerindo maior atenção dos profissionais de saúde. (AU)

Objective: To assess the quality of life of elderly people with type 2 diabetes mellitus during the new coronavirus pandemic. Methods: Quantitative, cross-sectional and descriptive study with 27 elderly diabetics treated at a university hospital during the pandemic. Three instruments were used for data collection: sociodemographic profile, clinical conditions on new coronavirus and Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes Assessment 39 (D-39) to assess quality of life. For data analysis, descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) were used. Results: Most respondents are elderly aged between 60 and 64 years old, widowed, with low education, retired between 1 and 10 years of diagnosis and used antiglycemic agents as a form of treatment. Elderly people consider their quality of life to be good. Among those infected with the new coronavirus, it was shown that there was no discontinuation of treatment for Diabetes, however, a minority reported some sequelae of new coronavirus (fever, muscle weakness and decreased appetite). Functional overload and Sexual functioning were the most affected dimensions, with all items negatively impacted. Conclusion: The results indicate good quality of life for elderly diabetics despite the dimensions Functional overload and Sexual functioning negatively affected, suggesting greater attention from health professionals. (AU)

Objetivo: Evaluar la calidad de vida de los ancianos con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 durante la pandemia del nuevo coronavirus. Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, transversal y descriptivo con 27 ancianos diabéticos atendidos en un hospital universitario durante la pandemia. Para la recolección de datos se utilizaron tres instrumentos: perfil sociodemográfico, condiciones clínicas sobre nuevo coronavirus y Diabetes mellitus y Diabetes Assessment 39 (D-39) para evaluar la calidad de vida. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó estadística descriptiva (frecuencia y porcentaje). Resultados: La mayoría de los encuestados son ancianos de entre 60 y 64 años, viudos, con baja escolaridad, jubilados entre 1 y 10 años del diagnóstico y que utilizan agentes antiglucémicos como forma de tratamiento. Las personas mayores consideran que su calidad de vida es buena. Entre los infectados con el nuevo coronavirus, se demostró que no se suspendió el tratamiento para la diabetes, sin embargo, una minoría informó algunas secuelas del nuevo coronavirus (fiebre, debilidad muscular y disminución del apetito). La sobrecarga funcional y el funcionamiento sexual fueron las dimensiones más afectadas, con todos los ítems afectados negativamente. Conclusión: Los resultados indican una buena calidad de vida de los ancianos diabéticos a pesar de las dimensiones Sobrecarga funcional y Funcionamiento sexual negativamente afectadas, lo que sugiere una mayor atención por parte de los profesionales de la salud. (AU)

Avaliação do medo e estresse pelo idoso na pandemia do novo coronavírus: um estudo transversal / Assessment of fear and stress by the elderly in the new coronavirus pandemic: a cross-sectional study / Evaluación del miedo y del estrés de las personas ancianas ante la nueva pandemia de coronavirus: un estudio transversal

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar os principais medos e o nível de estresse em relação à pandemia do Novo coronavírus em idosos. Método: estudo transversal, analítico e com base numa amostra não probabilista por conveniência composta de 25 idosos usuários de uma praça pública no município de Belém, Pará, Brasil, realizado de janeiro a junho de 2021. Aplicaram-se o questionário sociodemográfico, escala de medo do Novo coronavírus e escala de estresse percebido. Utilizou-se o teste paramétrico Teste t (p<0,05). Resultados: a média de idade foi de 67,6 anos predominando o sexo feminino (72%). Evidenciou-se que os idosos apresentaram nível de medo moderado (p<0,001) relacionado ao medo da COVID-19 (t=0,26). Prevaleceu o nível de estresse percebido moderado (p<0,001) relacionado à irritabilidade causada pela situação fora de controle (t=0,00). Conclusão: perceber o medo e estresse em idosos contribui para o desenvolvimento de ações pelos profissionais com vistas à promoção da saúde mental em tempos de pandemia.

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the main fears and level of stress regarding the New coronavirus pandemic in the aged. Method: cross-sectional, analytical study based on a non-probability sample by convenience composed of 25 elderly users of a public square in the municipality of Belém, Pará, Brazil, conducted from January to June 2021. The sociodemographic questionnaire, New coronavirus fear scale, and perceived stress scale were applied. The parametric t-test (p<0.05) was used. Results: the average age was 67.6 years, predominantly female (72%). It was evidenced that the elderly presented a moderate level of fear (p0.001) related to the fear of COVID-19 (t=0.26). Moderate level of perceived stress (p0.001) related to irritability caused by the out-of-control situation (t=0.00) prevailed. Conclusion: perceiving fear and stress in the elderly contributes to the development of actions by professionals to promote mental health in times of pandemic.

RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar los principales temores y el nivel de estrés respecto a la nueva pandemia de coronavirus en las personas ancianas. Métodos: estudio transversal, analítico, basado en una muestra no probabilística por conveniencia compuesta por 25 ancianos usuarios de una plaza pública en el municipio de Belém, Pará, Brasil, realizado de enero a junio de 2021. Se aplicó el cuestionario sociodemográfico, la escala de medida del nuevo coronavirus y la escala de estrés percibido. Se utilizó el test paramétrico Teste t (p<0,05). Resultados: la edad media era de 67,6 años, con predominio de mujeres (72%). Se evidenció que los ancianos presentaban un nivel moderado de miedo (p0,001) relacionado con el miedo al COVID-19 (t=0,26). Predominó un nivel moderado de estrés percibido (p0,001) relacionado con la irritabilidad causada por la situación fuera de control (t=0,00). Conclusión: percibir el miedo y el estrés en los ancianos contribuye al desarrollo de acciones por parte de los profesionales con vistas a promover la salud mental en tiempos de pandemia.

Transition of care for post-Covid-19 patients: sociodemographic and clinical profile and associated factors / Transición de la atención al paciente post-Covid-19: perfil sociodemográfico, clínico y factores asociados / Transição do cuidado de pacientes pós-Covid-19: perfil sociodemográfico, clínico e fatores associados

Objective: to identify the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and factors associated with the transition of care for patients recovered from Covid-19. Method: a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach carried out with 49 patients and/or caregivers who were discharged home from a university hospital. Three instruments were used, the sociodemographic questionnaire, the clinical questionnaire, and the Care Transitions Measure instrument to assess the transition of care. The analysis was performed using SPSS software, applying the Mann-Whitney test, adopting a significance level of p  0,005. Results: of the 49 participants, they were male (59.2%) with a mean age of 50 years, with more than 10 years of schooling. The main symptoms of Covid-19 were dyspnea (79.6%) followed by fatigue (75.5%) and fever (69.4%). The most prevalent comorbidity was systemic arterial hypertension (32.7%). There was a significant association between the transition of care and comorbidities (Diabetes mellitus, Obesity and Cancer) (p0,005). Conclusion and implications for practice: Covid-19 coping practices were successful, reflecting the transition from high care. However, the need to implement public policies after hospital discharge in a pandemic context is highlighted. 

Objetivo: identificar las características sociodemográficas, clínicas y factores asociados a la transición de la atención a pacientes recuperados de Covid-19. Método: estudio transversal con abordaje cuantitativo realizado con 49 pacientes y/o cuidadores que fueron dados de alta de un hospital universitario. Se utilizaron tres instrumentos, el cuestionario sociodemográfico, el cuestionario clínico y el instrumento Care Transitions Measure para evaluar la transición del cuidado. El análisis se realizó mediante el software SPSS, aplicando la prueba de Mann-Whitney, adoptando un nivel de significancia de p  0,005. Resultados: de los 49 participantes, eran del sexo masculino (59,2%) con una edad media de 50 años, con más de 10 años de escolaridad. Los principales síntomas de la Covid-19 fueron disnea (79,6 %) seguida de fatiga (75,5 %) y fiebre (69,4 %). La comorbilidad más prevalente fue la hipertensión arterial sistémica (32,7%). Hubo asociación significativa entre la transición de cuidados y las comorbilidades (Diabetes mellitus, Obesidad y Cáncer) (p0,005). Conclusión e implicaciones para la práctica: las prácticas de afrontamiento de Covid-19 fueron exitosas, lo que refleja la transición desde la alta atención. Sin embargo, se destaca la necesidad de implementar políticas públicas tras el alta hospitalaria en contexto de pandemia.

Objetivo: identificar as características sociodemográficas, clínicas e fatores associados à transição do cuidado de pacientes recuperados de Covid-19. Método: estudo transversal com abordagem quantitativa realizado com 49 pacientes e/ou cuidadores que receberam alta hospitalar para o domicílio em um hospital universitário. Utilizou-se três instrumentos, o questionário sociodemográfico, o clínico e o instrumento Care Transitions Measure para avaliar a transição do cuidado. A análise foi realizada por meio do software SPSS, aplicado o Teste de Mann-Whitney adotado nível de significância p  0,005. Resultados: dos 49 participantes, eram do sexo masculino (59,2%) com média de idade de 50 anos apresentando escolaridade acima de 10 anos de estudo. Os principais sintomas da Covid-19 foram dispneia (79,6%) seguidos de fadiga (75,5%) e febre (69,4%). A comorbidade mais prevalente foi a Hipertensão arterial sistêmica (32,7%). Houve associação significativa entre a transição do cuidado com as comorbidades (Diabetes mellitus, Obesidade e Câncer) (p0,005). Conclusão e implicações para a prática: as práticas de enfrentamento a Covid-19 foram bem-sucedidas refletindo na transição do cuidado alta. Contudo ressalta-se a necessidade de implementação de políticas públicas após alta hospitalar em contexto pandêmico. 

Transitional care of post-COVID-19 patients: from hospital discharge to home / Cuidados transicionales de pacientes post-COVID-19: del alta hospitalaria al domicilio / Cuidado transicional de pacientes pós-COVID-19: da alta hospitalar para o domicílio

Objective: To assess the quality of the care transition of post-COVID-19 patients who were discharged from the hospital service to their home. Method: Quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study carried out in a university hospital in Northern Brazil, from May to December 2021. The sample consisted of 49 participants. Data collection took place through a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Care Transitions Measure (CTM-15) translated and validated into Portuguese. Results: The mean score for the transition of care was 87.4 (±16.1). Factor 1 (Self-Management Training) had an average score of 82.6 (± 14.8), Factor 2 (Understanding of Medication) 86.6 (± 15.0), Factor 3 (Respected Preferences) 82.0 ( ± 16.7) and Factor 4 (Care Plan) 81.2 (± 18.2). Conclusion: The quality of the care transition perceived by the patient recovered from COVID-19, or by their caregivers, in the process of hospital discharge to home, was considered high, evidencing the involvement of the multidisciplinary team in the preparation and guidelines for the follow-up of care. at home, reducing the rates of readmissions and post-discharge complications.

Objetivo: Evaluar la calidad de la transición asistencial de los pacientes post-COVID-19 que fueron dados de alta del servicio hospitalario a su domicilio. Método: Estudio cuantitativo, transversal, descriptivo y analítico realizado en un hospital universitario del Norte de Brasil, de mayo a diciembre de 2021. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 49 participantes. La recolección de datos ocurrió a través de un cuestionario sociodemográfico y la Medida de Transiciones de Atención (CTM-15) traducida y validada para el portugués. Resultados: La puntuación media para la transición de cuidados fue de 87,4 (±16,1). El Factor 1 (Entrenamiento de Automanejo) tuvo un puntaje promedio de 82.6 (± 14.8), el Factor 2 (Comprensión de Medicamentos) 86.6 (± 15.0), el Factor 3 (Preferencias Respetadas) 82.0 (± 16.7) y el Factor 4 (Plan de Cuidados) 81,2 (± 18,2). Conclusión: La calidad de la transición asistencial percibida por el paciente recuperado de COVID-19, o por sus cuidadores, en el proceso de alta hospitalaria a domicilio, fue considerada alta, evidenciando el involucramiento del equipo multidisciplinario en la elaboración y orientaciones para el seguimiento de la atención. en casa, reduciendo las tasas de reingresos y complicaciones posteriores al alta.

Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade da transição do cuidado de pacientes pós-COVID-19 que tiveram alta do serviço hospitalar para o domicílio. Método: Estudo quantitativo, do tipo transversal, descritivo e analítico realizado em um hospital universitário no Norte do Brasil, de maio a dezembro de 2021. A amostra foi composta por 49 participantes. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de um questionário sociodemográfico e do instrumento de avaliação da transição de cuidados, o Care Transitions Measure (CTM-15) traduzido e validado para o português. Resultados: A pontuação média para a transição do cuidado foi de 87,4 (±16,1). O Fator 1 (Treinamento de Autogestão) obteve uma pontuação média de 82,6 (± 14,8), Fator 2 (Entendimento da Medicação) 86,6 (± 15,0), Fator 3 (Preferências Respeitadas) 82,0 (± 16,7) e Fator 4 (Plano de Cuidados) 81,2 (±18,2). Conclusão: A qualidade da transição do cuidado percebida pelo paciente recuperado de COVID-19, ou por seus cuidadores, no processo de alta hospitalar para o domicílio, foi considerada alta, evidenciando o envolvimento da equipe multiprofissional no preparo e orientações para o seguimento dos cuidados no domicílio, reduzindo as taxas de re-internações e complicações pós alta hospitalar.

Vulnerabilidade clínico funcional masculina entre idosos institucionalizados / Male functional clinical vulnerability among institutionalized elderly

Resumo Objetivo: Analisar a vulnerabilidade clínico funcional masculina entre idosos institucionalizados em duas unidades de longa permanência por meio do instrumento Índice de Vulnerabilidade Clínico Funcional (IVCF-20). Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo transversal e comparativo, no qual se utilizou uma amostra por conveniência em que participaram 31 homens idosos institucionalizados em duas Instituições de Longa Permanência localizadas no município de Marabá-PA, no período de janeiro a maio de 2019. Para a vulnerabilidade, utilizou-se o instrumento IVCF-20 e para a análise estatística foi aplicado o Teste G considerando o nível de significância de p≤0,05. Todos os preceitos éticos em pesquisa foram assegurados. Resultados: Nos grupos predominaram a faixa etária entre 60-74 anos, solteiros, aposentados e com grau de escolaridade baixo. Os idosos institucionalizados apresentavam algumas doenças prévias como Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (50%) seguido de Hiperplasia da Próstata (36,8%). Quanto a vulnerabilidade, os grupos apresentaram comprometimento nas atividades de vida diária básicas e instrumentais; na cognição; no humor; na mobilidade no que tange ao alcance e/ou preensão de objetos, na capacidade aeróbica e muscular, durante a marcha e na perda urinária e fecal. Os idosos pertencentes a instituição A apresentaram vulnerabilidade clínica funcional mais comprometida do que idosos pertencentes a instituição B. Conclusão: Os resultados evidenciam alto grau de vulnerabilidade dos idosos institucionalizados ampliando discussões sobre as políticas públicas direcionadas à população idosa masculina.

Resumen Objetivo: Analizar la vulnerabilidad clínica funcional masculina entre adultos mayores institucionalizados en dos unidades de cuidados de largo plazo utilizando el Índice de Vulnerabilidad Clínica Funcional (IVCF-20). Método: Se trata de un estudio transversal y comparativo, se utilizó una muestra de conveniencia, participaron 31 adultos mayores institucionalizados en dos Instituciones de Larga Duración ubicadas en el municipio de Marabá-PA, de enero a mayo de 2019. Para la vulnerabilidad se utilizó el instrumento IVCF-20 y se aplicó la prueba G para el análisis estadístico, considerando el nivel de significancia de p≤0.05. Todos los preceptos éticos en la investigación estaban garantizados. Resultados: Predominó el grupo de edad entre 60-74 años, solteros, jubilados y con bajo nivel educativo. Los adultos mayores institucionalizados tenían algunas enfermedades previas, como la hipertensión arterial sistémica (50 %), seguida de la hiperplasia prostática (36,8%). En cuanto a la vulnerabilidad, los grupos mostraron deterioro en las actividades básicas e instrumentales de la vida diaria, en cognición, de humor, movilidad en términos de alcanzar o agarrar objetos, capacidad aeróbica y muscular durante la marcha y pérdida urinaria y fecal. Los adultos mayores pertenecientes a la institución A tenían una vulnerabilidad clínica funcional más comprometida que los pertenecientes a la institución B. Conclusión: Los resultados muestran un alto grado de vulnerabilidad de los adultos mayores institucionalizados, ampliando las discusiones sobre políticas públicas dirigidas a la población masculina adulta mayor.

Abstract Aim: To analyze functional clinical vulnerability in institutionalized elderly males in two long-term care units using the Functional Clinical Vulnerability Index (IVCF-20). Method: This is a cross-sectional and comparative study. A convenience sample was used, and as a result, 31 senior males in two institutionalized long-term institutions located in the municipality of Marabá-PA from January to May 2019 participated in the study. The IVCF-20 instrument was used to evaluate the vulnerability; a G test was applied for the statistical analysis considering a significance level of p≤0.05. All ethical requirements for research were guaranteed. Results: Among all groups, the age group between 60-74 years old, single, retired, and with a low level of education predominated. Institutionalized older people had some previous diseases such as Systemic Arterial Hypertension (50%) followed by Prostate Hyperplasia (36,8%). As for vulnerability, the groups showed an impairment in basic and instrumental activities of daily living, in cognition, in mood, mobility about reaching and / or grasping objects, aerobic and muscular capacity, gait, and urinary and fecal loss. The elderly belonging to institution A had more compromised functional clinical vulnerability than the elderly belonging to institution B. Conclusion: The results show a high degree vulnerability in institutionalized elderly citizens; discussions about public policies aimed at the elderly male population should expand.

Qualidade de vida de idosos brasileiros e portugueses: uma análise comparativa / Análisis comparativo de la calidad de vida de los adultos mayores de Brasil y Portugal / Quality of Life in Older Adults in Brazil and Portugal: A Comparative Analysis

Introdução: A longevidade tornou-se uma das maiores conquistas da segunda metade do século XX. Objetivo: Comparar a qualidade de vida de idosos brasileiros e portugueses usuários da atenção primária à saúde. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, transversal e comparativo, aplicado a amostra probabilística englobando 294 idosos acompanhados pela Saúde da Família divididos em dois grupos: 130 idosos em Benevides/Brasil, e 164 em Coimbra/Portugal, no período de 2015-2017. A caracterização sociodemográfica e avaliação da qualidade de vida foram obtidos pelo instrumento World Health Organization Questionnaire of Quality of Life (WHOQOL-bref), consta de 26 questões divididas em quatro domínios: físico, psicológico, relações sociais e meio ambiente. Aplicado o Teste U de Mann-Whitney para análise estatística comparativa. Resultados: Nos grupos verificou-se predomínio do sexo feminino, casados, aposentados e com baixo grau de escolaridade (1 a 4 anos). A média da distribuição etária foi 70 anos para brasileiros e 76 anos para portugueses; na comparação da qualidade de vida, os idosos brasileiros obtiveram os melhores escores no domínio psicológico (79,1) enquanto portugueses tiveram melhor escore no domínio meio ambiente (65,6). Em Benevides o escore mais baixo foi o domínio meio ambiente (56,3) e, em Coimbra, o domínio com escore mais baixo foi o físico (60,7). Discussão: A qualidade de vida no envelhecimento é importante preditor para a preservação da autonomia do idoso. Conclusões: Estes resultados ampliam a concepção da importância da atenção integral no processo de envelhecimento com vista a proporcionar melhor qualidade de vida contribuindo para satisfazer as necessidades especificas da população idosa.

Introduction: Longevity is one of the greatest achievements in the last half of the 20th century. Objective: To compare the quality of life in older adults in Brazil and Portugal receiving primary health care. Materials and Methods: A comparative cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted with a probability sample of 294 older adults, who had been assisted with the Family Health strategy, being divided into two groups: 130 older adults living in Benevides, Brazil and 164 in Coimbra, Portugal during 2015 and 2017. The sociodemographic characterization and the quality of life assessment were determined through the WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), which consists of 26 questions assessing four domains: physical health, psychological health, social relationships and environment. The Mann-Whitney U test was applied for comparative statistical analysis. Results: There was a prevalence of married, retired women with a lower level of education (1 to 4 years) in the groups. The average age was 70 years in Brazil and 76 years in Portugal. In terms of quality of life, Brazilian older adults got better scores in the psychological health domain (79.1%) while Portuguese older adults scored best in the environmental domain (65.6%). The lowest scores were found in the environmental domain in Benevides (56.3%) and in the physical health domain in Coimbra (60.7%). Discussion: Quality of life in aging is a major predictor for the preservation of autonomy in older adults. Conclusion: These results help to broaden the importance of comprehensive care in the aging process to provide a better quality of life, which contributes to meeting the specific needs of older population.

Introducción: La longevidad se ha convertido en uno los mayores logros de la segunda mitad del siglo XX. Objetivo: Comparar la calidad de vida de los adultos mayores de Brasil y Portugal que reciben atención primaria de salud. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo transversal comparativo con una muestra probabilística de 294 adultos mayores que fueron acompañados por la estrategia de Salud Familiar y divididos en dos grupos: 130 adultos mayores ubicados en Benevides, Brasil y 164 en Coímbra, Portugal durante 2015 y 2017. La caracterización sociodemográfica y la evaluación de la calidad de vida se obtuvieron mediante el Cuestionario de Calidad de Vida de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (WHOQOL-BREF), que consta de 26 preguntas divididas en cuatro áreas: salud física, salud psicológica, relaciones sociales y ambiente. Se aplicó la prueba U de Mann-Whitney para el análisis estadístico comparativo. Resultados: En los grupos se observó el predominio de las mujeres casadas, jubiladas y con baja escolaridad (entre 1 y 4 años). La edad media fue de 70 años en Brasil y 76 años en Portugal. En cuanto a la calidad de vida, los adultos mayores brasileños obtuvieron mejores puntuaciones en el área de salud psicológica (79.1%) mientras que los adultos mayores portugueses tuvieron la mejor puntuación en el área ambiental (65.6%). Las puntuaciones más bajas se presentaron en el área ambiental en Benevides (56.3%) y en la salud física (60.7%) en Coímbra. Discusión: La calidad de vida en el proceso de envejecimiento es un importante predictor para la preservación de la autonomía de los adultos mayores. Conclusiones: Estos resultados amplían la concepción de la importancia de la atención integral en el proceso de envejecimiento para brindar una mejor calidad de vida, lo que contribuye a satisfacer las necesidades específicas de la población de edad avanzada.

Conhecimento de enfermeiros sobre genética e genômica aplicado ao câncer de mama / Conocimiento de enfermeros sobre genética y genomas aplicados al cáncer de mama / Nurse's knowledge about genetics and genomics applied to breast cancer

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar o conhecimento de enfermeiros em genética e genômica aplicado ao câncer de mama. Método: estudo transversal com a aplicação de um questionário desenvolvido pelos autores a enfermeiros assistenciais, maiores de 18 anos, atuantes na atenção secundária e terciária, no município de Belém do Pará, região Norte do Brasil. Realizada técnica de amostragem por conveniência em relação aos locais de coleta e amostragem aleatória simples para o número amostral mínimo de 71 participantes. Resultados: foram abordados 80 enfermeiros com idade média de 42 anos, sendo a maior parte de especialistas. Verificaram-se diferenças entre o nível da atenção em que os enfermeiros atuam e o primeiro contato com genética e/ou genômica (p<0,001); entre o conceito de DNA (p<0,0001); o conhecimento sobre o heredograma (p=0,004); conhecimento sobre a faixa etária do rastreamento mamográfico com risco familiar (p=0,027); o exame clínico realizado por um médico ou enfermeira treinados, anualmente, a partir de 40 anos (p=0,005). A maioria dos casos de CA de mama ocorre devido a alterações genéticas hereditárias (p=0,0004) e da menarca precoce, menopausa tardia, nuliparidade, alterações hormonais, sedentarismo, sobrepeso, tabagismo e terapia hormonal, que são os principais fatores de risco para o câncer de mama esporádico (p=0,0039). Conclusão: identificou-se uma lacuna de conhecimento sobre os conceitos de genética e genômica aplicados ao câncer de mama entre os dois grupos.

RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar los conocimientos de enfermeros en genética y genómica aplicadas al cáncer de mama. Método: estudio transversal con la aplicación de un cuestionario desarrollado por los autores a enfermeros asistenciales, mayores de 18 años, que trabajan en la atención secundaria y terciaria, en la ciudad de Belém do Pará, región norte de Brasil. Se realizó una técnica de muestreo por conveniencia con relación a los sitios de recolección y muestreo aleatorio simple para una muestra mínima de 71 participantes. Resultados: se abordó a 80 enfermeros con una edad promedio de 42 años, la mayoría especialistas. Hubo diferencias entre el nivel de atención en el que trabajan los enfermeros y el primer contacto con la genética y / o genómica (p <0,001); entre el concepto de ADN (p <0,0001); conocimiento sobre el árbol genealógica (p = 0,004); conocimiento sobre el grupo de edad de cribado mamográfico con riesgo familiar (p = 0,027); el examen clínico realizado por un médico o enfermero capacitado, anualmente, a partir de los 40 años (p = 0,005). La mayoría de los casos de CA de mama se producen por alteraciones genéticas hereditarias (p = 0,0004) y menarquia precoz, menopausia tardía, mujeres que nunca han parido, cambios hormonales, sedentarismo, sobrepeso, tabaquismo y terapia hormonal, que son los principales factores de riesgo de cáncer de mama esporádico (p = 0,0039). Conclusión: entre los dos grupos se identificó una brecha de conocimiento sobre los conceptos de genética y genómica aplicados al cáncer de mama.

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify nurse's knowledge in genetics and genomics applied to breast cancer. Method: a cross-sectional study with the application of a questionnaire developed by the authors to clinical nurses, over 18 years old, working in secondary and tertiary care, in the city of Belém do Pará, the northern region of Brazil. Convenience sampling technique was performed in the collection places and simple random sampling for a minimum sample number of 71 participants. Results: Eighty nurses with an average age of 42 years old were approached, most of the experts. There were differences between the level of care in which nurses work and the first contact with genetics and/or genomics (p<0.001); between the concept of DNA (p<0.0001); knowledge about the genogram (p=0.004); knowledge about the age group of mammographic screening with familial risk (p=0.027); the clinical examination performed by a trained physician or nurse, annually, from 40 years old (p=0.005). Most cases of breast cancer occur due to hereditary genetic changes (p=0.0004) and early menarche, late menopause, nulliparity, hormonal changes, sedentary lifestyle, overweight, smoking, and hormonal therapy, which are the main risks factors for sporadic breast cancer (p=0.0039). Conclusion: a knowledge gap about the concepts of genetics and genomics applied to breast cancer was identified between the two groups.

Perfil socio-sanitário de idosos da estratégia saúde da família: estudo descritivo / Socio-sanitary profile of the elderly in the family health strategy: a descriptive study / Perfil socio-sanitario de los ancianos en la estrategia de salud familiar: estudio descriptivo

OBJETIVO: avaliar as condições de vida e saúde de idosos assistidos por equipes da Estratégia de Saúde da Família de um município, na região Amazônica. MÉTODO: estudo descritivo, transversal realizado com 441 idosos selecionados por amostra não probabilística no município de Benevides, Brasil. Aplicou-se a Caderneta dos Idosos para atribuição do perfil dos usuários idosos. RESULTADOS: constatou-se no perfil, idosos predominantemente jovens (46%), com baixa escolaridade (86%), sedentários (84%), com afecções crônicas (82%), com estado regular (55%) de saúde auto referido, procuram unidade de saúde apenas para adquirir medicamentos (58%). DISCUSSÃO: Os dados mostraram necessidade de adotar ações de promoção do envelhecimento saudável baseadas na integralidade da assistência. CONCLUSÃO: a inferência dos resultados obtidos à população idosa do município estudado impõe desafios na efetivação do acolhimento dos usuários idosos baseado nas reais necessidades dessa população, com foco primordial da enfermagem na Atenção Básica em contextos semelhantes, mais carentes, da região amazônica.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the living and health conditions of the elderly attended by Family Health Strategy teams of a municipality in the Amazon region. METHOD: a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted with 441 elderly selected by non-probabilistic sample in the city of Benevides, Brazil. The Elderly Handbook was applied to assign the profile of the elderly users. RESULTS: predominantly young elderly (46%), with low education (86%), sedentary (84%), with chronic conditions (82%), with a normal self-reported health status (55%), who only seek health clinics to purchase medicines (58%) were found in the profile. DISCUSSION: The data showed the need to adopt actions to promote healthy aging based on comprehensive care. CONCLUSION: the inference of the results obtained for the elderly population of the studied municipality promotes the realization of the reception of elderly users based on the real needs of this population, with focus on nursing in Primary Health Care in similar, needier contexts, of the Amazon region.

OBJETIVO: Evaluar las condiciones de vida y salud de las personas mayores con la asistencia de equipos de Estrategia de Salud Familiar de un municipio de la región amazónica. MÉTODO: estudio descriptivo, transversal con 441 adultos mayores seleccionados por muestra no probabilística en la ciudad de Benevides, Brasil. La libreta de personas mayores se aplicó para asignar el perfil de los usuarios. RESULTADOS: se encontró en el perfil, predominantemente jóvenes de edad avanzada (46%), con baja educación (86%), sedentarios (84%), con afecciones crónicas (82%), con estado de salud regular autoinformado (55%), buscar unidad de salud solo para comprar medicamentos (58%). DISCUSIÓN: Los datos mostraron la necesidad de adoptar acciones para promover el envejecimiento saludable basado en la atención integral. CONCLUSIÓN: la inferencia de los resultados obtenidos a la población anciana del municipio estudiado impone desafíos en la realización de la recepción de usuarios ancianos en función de las necesidades reales de esta población, con enfoque primario de enfermería en Atención Primaria en contextos similares y más necesitados, de la región amazónica.