Reports of Maltreatment in a Children's Hospital: Evaluation of the Epidemiological Profile and Its Relationship with the Outcome in Fractures.

Objective To describe suspected/confirmed cases of child maltreatment related to fractures in a pediatric hospital in southern Brazil. Method Study of the Information System of Notifiable Diseases notifications and the victims' medical records between January/2016 and December/2020. Variables related to the victim, the perpetrator, the type of abuse, the presence of fractures, and their anatomical location and death were evaluated. Logistic regression was performed to identify fracture-related variables, adjusted for sex and age. The results were expressed in odds ratios and their respective 95% confidence intervals. It was considered significant p < 0.05. Results There were 276 cases, 73 infants (26.4%), male predominance (151, 54.7%), with authorship of the mistreatment by relatives (245, 96,0%), 85 (31,5%), they presented fractures, with five deaths (1.9%). Factors related to the presence of fracture: age of the victim (less than two years old; n = 82; or 2.48; 95% CI: 1.45 - 4.25), having more than two aggressors involved ( n = 144; or 2.09; 95% CI: 1.16-3.75), the medium being traffic/automobile accident, ( n = 52; or 2.65; 95% CI: 1.04-6.75), consult an orthopedist ( n = 91; or 6.77 / 95% CI: 3.66-12.51), and the need for surgical intervention ( n = 15; OR 36.72; 95% CI: 8.22-164.03). Conclusions The importance of suspicion, early identification of aggression, and the correct completion of notifications for activating the system of guaranteeing rights and removal of the aggressor was emphasized.

Acute exogenous intoxications in childhood: factors related to hospitalization / Intoxicações exógenas agudas na infância: fatores relacionados à internação hospitalar

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the profile of children assisted in the Emergency Room of a Children reference Hospital in the South of Brazil, victims of acute poisoning between 2016 and 2021, to characterize the toxic agents and to present the factors related to hospitalization. Methods: Retrospective, descriptive and observational study with data collection from medical records at a children's hospital from July 2016 to June 2021 based on the compulsory notification forms. The characteristics of victims, of the incident, the type and class of the substance involved, the procedures demanded and the need for the Intensive Care Unit were evaluated. The outcome considered was hospitalization. Absolute and relative frequencies were calculated for the categorical variables and measures of central tendency and dispersion for the numerical ones. Binary logistic regression was performed to identify variables related to hospitalization. Results: There were 411 consultations, with the mean age of 7.2±5.5 years, and predominance of females (59.9%). Most of the poisoning occurred at home (82.1%) and orally (93.7%). Chemicals or cleaning products were the main agents in children up to 1 year of age, whereas in the other age groups accidents occurred most frequently with medicines. Hospital admission occurred in 38.7% of the cases, with related variables being: number of agents, type of substance involved, medication that acts on the Central Nervous System, recurrence, motivation (accidental/intentional), and performance of simple exams. Conclusions: More preventive actions are needed, such as legislation, as well as greater guidance to parents on how to store products in the domestic environment, in order to reduce the number of exogenous intoxications in the pediatric population.

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever o perfil das crianças atendidas na emergência de um hospital de referência pediátrica no sul do Brasil, vítimas de intoxicação exógena aguda entre 2016 e 2021, caracterizar os agentes tóxicos e descrever os fatores que se relacionam à internação hospitalar. Métodos: Estudo descritivo e analítico, com dados de prontuários de hospital pediátrico entre julho de 2016 e junho de 2021, por consulta às fichas de notificação compulsória. Foram avaliadas características das vítimas; do incidente; tipo de substância envolvida e classe; procedimentos realizados; necessidade de internação hospitalar, desfecho e necessidade de UTI. Calcularam-se frequências absolutas e relativas para as variáveis categóricas e medidas de tendência central e dispersão para as numéricas. Regressão logística binária foi realizada para identificar as variáveis associadas à internação. Resultados: Houve 411 atendimentos, com idade média de 7,2±5,5 anos, predomínio do sexo feminino (59,9%). A maioria das intoxicações ocorreu em domicílio (82,1%) e por via oral (93,7%). Produtos químicos ou de limpeza foram majoritários nas crianças com até um ano de idade, sendo os medicamentos os principais agentes nas demais faixas etárias. Resultaram em internações 38,7% dos casos, sendo as variáveis associadas: quantidade de agentes envolvidos, tipo de substância envolvida, medicamento que atua no Sistema Nervoso Central, recorrência, motivação (acidental/intencional) e realização de exames simples. Conclusões: Mais ações preventivas são necessárias, como legislações e maior orientação aos pais sobre a forma de armazenamento de produtos em ambiente doméstico, de modo a reduzir o número de intoxicações exógenas na população pediátrica.

Acute exogenous intoxications in childhood: factors related to hospitalization.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the profile of children assisted in the Emergency Room of a Children reference Hospital in the South of Brazil, victims of acute poisoning between 2016 and 2021, to characterize the toxic agents and to present the factors related to hospitalization. METHODS: Retrospective, descriptive and observational study with data collection from medical records at a children's hospital from July 2016 to June 2021 based on the compulsory notification forms. The characteristics of victims, of the incident, the type and class of the substance involved, the procedures demanded and the need for the Intensive Care Unit were evaluated. The outcome considered was hospitalization. Absolute and relative frequencies were calculated for the categorical variables and measures of central tendency and dispersion for the numerical ones. Binary logistic regression was performed to identify variables related to hospitalization. RESULTS: There were 411 consultations, with the mean age of 7.2±5.5 years, and predominance of females (59.9%). Most of the poisoning occurred at home (82.1%) and orally (93.7%). Chemicals or cleaning products were the main agents in children up to 1 year of age, whereas in the other age groups accidents occurred most frequently with medicines. Hospital admission occurred in 38.7% of the cases, with related variables being: number of agents, type of substance involved, medication that acts on the Central Nervous System, recurrence, motivation (accidental/intentional), and performance of simple exams. CONCLUSIONS: More preventive actions are needed, such as legislation, as well as greater guidance to parents on how to store products in the domestic environment, in order to reduce the number of exogenous intoxications in the pediatric population.

Sexual violence against children in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil: characteristics and factors related to repetitive violence.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to characterize child sexual abuse and investigate the factors related to its repetition in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. METHODS: This is a descriptive and analytical study, with data from 2009-2019 SINAN. Sociodemographic variables related to the circumstances of violence were analyzed. Multivariate logistic regression was used to test factors related to repetitive violence. RESULTS: A total of 3489 cases of child sexual abuse were reported: 73.3% were girls, the most prevalent age ranged from 6 to 10 years, and 51% reported repetitive violence. The majority was perpetrated by one (85.6%) person, and in cases in which two or more perpetrators were involved, the proportion of occurrence was higher for boys (17%) versus girls (13%). Among the risk factors for the repetition of sexual violence are the place of occurrence being the residence, the perpetrator (the stepfather, the brother, and the father) being under the influence of alcohol, and the age of the child between 6 and 10 years. CONCLUSION: The profile and factors that help in the identification of repetitive child sexual abuse were presented, such as the authorship being related to stepfathers, parents, and siblings, the perpetrator being under the influence of alcohol, and the victim's age between 6 and 10 years.

Sexual violence against children in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil: characteristics and factors related to repetitive violence / Violência sexual contra crianças no Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil: características e fatores relacionados à violência de repetição

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to characterize child sexual abuse and investigate the factors related to its repetition in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods: This is a descriptive and analytical study, with data from 2009-2019 SINAN. Sociodemographic variables related to the circumstances of violence were analyzed. Multivariate logistic regression was used to test factors related to repetitive violence. Results: A total of 3489 cases of child sexual abuse were reported: 73.3% were girls, the most prevalent age ranged from 6 to 10 years, and 51% reported repetitive violence. The majority was perpetrated by one (85.6%) person, and in cases in which two or more perpetrators were involved, the proportion of occurrence was higher for boys (17%) versus girls (13%). Among the risk factors for the repetition of sexual violence are the place of occurrence being the residence, the perpetrator (the stepfather, the brother, and the father) being under the influence of alcohol, and the age of the child between 6 and 10 years. Conclusion: The profile and factors that help in the identification of repetitive child sexual abuse were presented, such as the authorship being related to stepfathers, parents, and siblings, the perpetrator being under the influence of alcohol, and the victim's age between 6 and 10 years.

RESUMO Objetivo: Caracterizar a violência sexual contra crianças e investigar os fatores relacionados a sua repetição no Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil. Métodos: Estudo descritivo e analítico, com dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN) 2009-2019. Foram analisadas variáveis sociodemográficas relacionadas à circunstância da violência. Utilizou-se regressão logística multivariada para testar os fatores relacionados à violência de repetição. Resultados: Foram notificados 3.489 casos de violência sexual: 73,3% de meninas, com idade mais prevalente de seis a dez anos, e 51% referiram violência de repetição. A maioria dos casos foi perpetrada por um autor (85,6%) e, quando a violência teve dois ou mais envolvidos na autoria, a proporção de ocorrência foi mais elevada para meninos (17%) do que para meninas (13%). Entre os fatores de risco para a repetição da violência estão o local da ocorrência ser a residência, o autor da violência estar alcoolizado, ser ele o padrasto, o irmão e o pai, e a idade da criança estar entre seis e dez anos. Conclusões: Apresentaram-se o perfil e fatores que auxiliam na identificação da violência sexual por repetição em crianças, como a autoria ser relacionada aos padrastos, pais, irmãos, o autor da agressão estar alcoolizado e a vítima ter entre seis e dez anos.

Completeness, consistency and non-duplicity of records of child sexual abuse on the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, 2009-2019. / Completitude, consistência e não duplicidade dos registros de violência sexual infantil no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação em Santa Catarina, 2009-2019.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the completeness, consistency and duplicity of records of child sexual abuse on the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System (SINAN) in Santa Catarina, Brazil, between 2009 and 2019. METHODS: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study aimed to assess the quality of SINAN data regarding completeness, consistency and non-duplicity. RESULTS: 3,489 cases of violence were reported, with a 662.5% increase in the number of notifications in the period studied, with the increase in the number of referral centers for the care of people in situations of sexual violence in the state, explaining 46.7% of the variation in the number of cases, between the years studied. Consistency was excellent in 90.0% of the records; and completeness ranged between excellent and good in 92.3% of them. There was an increased trend in completeness for 14 variables in the period. There were no duplicate records. CONCLUSION: Data from the sexual violence against children surveillance system were considered adequate regarding the questions that were assessed in the study.

Completeness, consistency and non-duplication of records of child sexual violence in the Information System of Notifiable Diseases in Santa Catarina, Brazil, 2009-2019 / Completitud, consistencia y no duplicación de registros de violencia sexual infantil en el Sistema de Información de Enfermedades de Declaración Obligatoria en Santa Catarina, Brasil, 2009-2019 / Completitude, consistência e não duplicidade dos registros de violência sexual infantil no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação em Santa Catarina, 2009-2019

Objective: To assess the completeness, consistency and duplicity of records of child sexual abuse reported in the Notifiable Diseases Information System (Sinan), in Santa Catarina, Brazil, from 2009 to 2019. Methods: A descriptive and analytical crosssectional study was performed to assess the quality of Sinan data regarding completeness, consistency and non duplication. Results: 3,489 cases of violence were reported, with an increase of 662.5% in the number of notifications, it can be related in 46.7% of the times to the increase in the number of reference centers for the care of people in situations of sexual violence in the state. The consistency was excellent at 90.0%, the completeness was considered excellent to good in 92.3%. For 14 variables, the temporal trend of completeness increased in the period. There was no record of duplicity. Conclusion: Data from the surveillance system of sexual violence against children were considered adequate in the studied questions.

Objetivo: Evaluar la completitud, consistencia y duplicidad de los registros de violencia sexual infantil reportados en el Sistema de Información de Enfermedades Notificables (Sinan), en Santa Catarina, Brasil, de 2009 a 2019. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de corte transversal para evaluar la calidad de los datos del Sinan. Resultados: Se reportaron 3.489 casos de violencia, observando un aumento del 662,5% en el número de notificaciones, lo que se puede relacionar en el 46,7% de las veces con el aumento del número de centros de referencia para la atención de personas en situación de violencia sexual en el estado. La consistencia fue excelente en 90,0%, la completitud se consideró excelente a buena 92,3%. Para 14 variables, la tendencia temporal de completitud aumentó. No hubo registro de duplicidad. Conclusión: Los datos del sistema de vigilancia de la violencia sexual contra la niñez se consideraron adecuados en las preguntas estudiadas.

Objetivo: Avaliar a completitude, consistência e duplicidade de registros de violência sexual infantil no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (Sinan) em Santa Catarina, Brasil, no período de 2009 a 2019. Métodos: Estudo transversal descritivo e analítico, para avaliar a qualidade dos dados do Sinan quanto à completitude, consistência e não duplicidade. Resultados: Foram notificados 3.489 casos de violência, observandose aumento de 662,5% no número de notificações no período estudado, possivelmente relacionado ao aumento de 46,7% do número dos centros de referência ao atendimento das pessoas em situação de violência sexual no estado. A consistência foi excelente em 90,0% dos registros; e a completitude, entre excelente e boa em 92,3% deles. Para 14 variáveis, observou-se tendência de aumento da completitude no período. Não houve registro de duplicidades. Conclusão: Os dados do sistema de vigilância da violência sexual contra crianças foram considerados adequados nos quesitos avaliados. 

Completitude, consistência e não duplicidade dos registros de violência sexual infantil no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação em Santa Catarina, 2009-2019 / Completitud, consistencia y no duplicación de registros de violencia sexual infantil en el Sistema de Información de Enfermedades de Declaración Obligatoria en Santa Catarina, Brasil, 2009-2019 / Completeness, consistency and non-duplicity of records of child sexual abuse on the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, 2009-2019

Objetivo: Avaliar a completitude, consistência e duplicidade de registros de violência sexual infantil no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (Sinan) em Santa Catarina, Brasil, no período de 2009 a 2019. Métodos: Estudo transversal descritivo e analítico, para avaliar a qualidade dos dados do Sinan quanto à completitude, consistência e não duplicidade. Resultados: Foram notificados 3.489 casos de violência, observando-se aumento de 662,5% no número de notificações no período estudado, tendo o aumento do número de centros de referência ao atendimento das pessoas em situação de violência sexual no estado, explicado 46,7% da variação no número de casos, entre os anos estudados. A consistência foi excelente em 90,0% dos registros; e a completitude, entre excelente e boa em 92,3% deles. Para 14 variáveis, observou-se tendência de aumento da completitude no período. Não houve registro de duplicidades. Conclusão: Os dados do sistema de vigilância da violência sexual contra crianças foram considerados adequados nos quesitos avaliados.

Objetivo: Evaluar la completitud, consistencia y duplicidad de los registros de violencia sexual infantil reportados en el Sistema de Información de Enfermedades de Notificación (Sinan), en Santa Catarina, Brasil, de 2009 a 2019. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de corte transversal descriptivo y analítico, para evaluar la calidad de los datos del Sinan. Resultados: Se reportaron 3.489 casos de violencia, observándose un aumento del 662,5% en el número de notificaciones, lo que se puede relacionar en el 46,7% de las veces, con el aumento del número de centros de referencia para la atención de personas en situación de violencia sexual en el estado. La consistencia fue excelente en 90,0%, la completitud se consideró de excelente a buena un 92,3%. Para 14 variables, la tendencia temporal de completitud aumentó. No hubo registros de duplicidad. Conclusión: Los datos del sistema de vigilancia de la violencia sexual contra la niñez se consideraron adecuados en las preguntas estudiadas.

Objective To evaluate the completeness, consistency and duplicity of records of child sexual abuse on the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System (SINAN) in Santa Catarina, Brazil, between 2009 and 2019. Methods: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study aimed to assess the quality of SINAN data regarding completeness, consistency and non-duplicity. Results: 3,489 cases of violence were reported, with a 662.5% increase in the number of notifications in the period studied, with the increase in the number of referral centers for the care of people in situations of sexual violence in the state, explaining 46.7% of the variation in the number of cases, between the years studied. Consistency was excellent in 90.0% of the records; and completeness ranged between excellent and good in 92.3% of them. There was an increased trend in completeness for 14 variables in the period. There were no duplicate records. Conclusion: Data from the sexual violence against children surveillance system were considered adequate regarding the questions that were assessed in the study.

Violence against children and adolescents: notification and alert in times of pandemic / Violência contra crianças e adolescentes: notificações e alerta em tempos de pandemia

ABSTRACT Objective: Social isolation is currently identified as the best way to prevent the infection by the new coronavirus. However, for some social groups, such as children and adolescents, this measure carries a contradiction: the home, which should be the safest place for them, is also a frequent environment of a sad aggravation: domestic violence. This study aims to evaluate the notifications of interpersonal/self-inflicted violence available in the Information System for Notifiable Diseases in the State of Santa Catarina (southern Brazil), for the juvenile age group, before and during the new coronavirus pandemics. Methods: Cross-sectional, descriptive study of violence against children and adolescents (from 0 to 19 years) notified by health professionals by completing and entering the occurrence in the Information System for Notifiable Diseases of the State of Santa Catarina in 11 weeks in which the social isolation measure was instituted as mandatory, comparing with the same period before this measure. Results: During the study period, 136 municipalities in Santa Catarina made 1,851 notifications. There was a decrease of 55.3% of them in the isolation period, and the difficulties encountered in seeking protection and assistance institutions were listed. Conclusions: The society needs to be aware of possible cases of violence in the children and adolescent population. It is important to provide accessible, effective, and safe ways for complaints and notifications, as well as a quick response to the cases, aiming at protecting victims and minimizing damages to prevent the perpetuation of the violence.

RESUMO Objetivo: O isolamento social é identificado, no momento, como a melhor forma para evitar o contágio pelo novo coronavírus. Porém, para alguns grupos sociais, como crianças e adolescentes, essa medida carrega uma contradição: o lar, que deveria ser o local mais seguro para eles, é também um ambiente frequente de um triste agravo, a violência doméstica. Este estudo visou avaliar e comparar as notificações compulsórias de violências interpessoais/autoprovocadas disponíveis no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação do Estado de Santa Catarina, pré e pós-pandemia do novo coronavírus. Métodos: Estudo transversal, descritivo e analítico das violências contra crianças e adolescentes (de 0 a 19 anos de idade completos) notificadas pelos profissionais de saúde mediante o preenchimento e a inserção das ocorrências no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação do Estado de Santa Catarina, no período de 11 semanas em que foi instituída como obrigatória a medida de isolamento social, comparando tais eventos com os de igual período anterior a essa medida. Resultados: No período estudado, 136 municípios catarinenses realizaram 1.851 notificações. Houve diminuição de 55,3% destas no período de isolamento, listando-se possíveis dificuldades encontradas para a procura de instituições de proteção e assistência. Conclusões: Alerta-se para a necessidade de a sociedade estar atenta para a suspeita e evidência dos casos de violência na população infantojuvenil, e ressalta-se a importância de que sejam propiciadas formas acessíveis, eficazes e seguras, como incentivo para as denúncias, a notificação e o rápido atendimento dos casos, visando à proteção das vítimas, à minimização dos danos e, assim, ao impedimento da perpetuação da violência.

VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: NOTIFICATION AND ALERT IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC.

OBJECTIVE: Social isolation is currently identified as the best way to prevent the infection by the new coronavirus. However, for some social groups, such as children and adolescents, this measure carries a contradiction: the home, which should be the safest place for them, is also a frequent environment of a sad aggravation: domestic violence. This study aims to evaluate the notifications of interpersonal/self-inflicted violence available in the Information System for Notifiable Diseases in the State of Santa Catarina (southern Brazil), for the juvenile age group, before and during the new coronavirus pandemics. METHODS: Cross-sectional, descriptive study of violence against children and adolescents (from 0 to 19 years) notified by health professionals by completing and entering the occurrence in the Information System for Notifiable Diseases of the State of Santa Catarina in 11 weeks in which the social isolation measure was instituted as mandatory, comparing with the same period before this measure. RESULTS: During the study period, 136 municipalities in Santa Catarina made 1,851 notifications. There was a decrease of 55.3% of them in the isolation period, and the difficulties encountered in seeking protection and assistance institutions were listed. CONCLUSIONS: The society needs to be aware of possible cases of violence in the children and adolescent population. It is important to provide accessible, effective, and safe ways for complaints and notifications, as well as a quick response to the cases, aiming at protecting victims and minimizing damages to prevent the perpetuation of the violence.

Sexual violence against children: authors, victims and consequences. / Violência sexual contra crianças: autores, vítimas e consequências.

The scope of this study was to identify the characteristics of sexual abuse against children including the profiles of the victims and the perpetrators, and associated factors notified in a health service of reference with the database of the Brazilian Case Registry Database, in a city in the south of Brazil. Categorical variables are presented in prevalence with 95% confidence intervals. There were 489 notifications from 2008 to 2014 of confirmed or suspected child sexual abuse. The majority was related to female victims, but the repeated abuse was reported mainly with male victims. In most cases, the abuse took place at the victims' or perpetrators' homes and the main perpetrators of abuse were male and acquainted with the victims. Twelve victims have contracted sexually transmitted infections; pregnancies were six, five of them legally terminated. This study highlights that the child sexual abuse profiles were similar in almost all of Brazilian regions, showing that it is possible to have a coordinated national action to prevent this offence.

Violência sexual contra crianças: autores, vítimas e consequências / Sexual violence against children: authors, victims and consequences

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar características do abuso sexual contra crianças, como perfil da vítima, do autor da agressão e fatores associados, notificadas em um serviço de referência, utilizando o Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação, em todos os casos suspeitos ou confirmados de abuso sexual infantil, de 2008 a 2014, em Florianópolis/SC. As variáveis foram: características da vítima, do agressor, da ocorrência, tipologia da violência, consequências, encaminhamentos e procedimentos realizados. Variáveis categóricas são apresentadas em prevalências e intervalos de confiança de 95%. Houve 489 notificações, predominando vítimas do sexo feminino, maior recorrência no masculino e ocorrendo em residências. Estupro foi duas vezes mais frequente no sexo feminino e em mais da metade dos casos o autor era homem conhecido da vítima. Doze vítimas contraíram infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, houve seis gestações, cinco delas interrompidas legalmente. Mesmo sendo inédito para a região estudada, se observou características semelhantes às encontradas em outros estudos brasileiros, mostrando ser possível ações coordenadas nacionalmente para prevenir esse agravo.

Abstract The scope of this study was to identify the characteristics of sexual abuse against children including the profiles of the victims and the perpetrators, and associated factors notified in a health service of reference with the database of the Brazilian Case Registry Database, in a city in the south of Brazil. Categorical variables are presented in prevalence with 95% confidence intervals. There were 489 notifications from 2008 to 2014 of confirmed or suspected child sexual abuse. The majority was related to female victims, but the repeated abuse was reported mainly with male victims. In most cases, the abuse took place at the victims' or perpetrators' homes and the main perpetrators of abuse were male and acquainted with the victims. Twelve victims have contracted sexually transmitted infections; pregnancies were six, five of them legally terminated. This study highlights that the child sexual abuse profiles were similar in almost all of Brazilian regions, showing that it is possible to have a coordinated national action to prevent this offence.

Nutrition Status Parameters and Hydration Status by Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis Were Associated With Lung Function Impairment in Children and Adolescents With Cystic Fibrosis.

BACKGROUND: (1) To compare nutrition and hydration status between a group of children/adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CFG; n = 46; median age, 8.5 years) and a control group without cystic fibrosis (CG). (2) To examine the association of nutrition and hydration status with lung function in the CFG. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study. Nutrition screening, anthropometric parameters, and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) were assessed. The z scores for body mass index for age, height for age, mid upper arm circumference, triceps and subscapular skinfold thickness, mid upper arm muscle area, resistance/height, and reactance/height were calculated. Bioelectrical impedance vector analysis was conducted. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second <80% was considered lung function impairment. An adjusted logistic regression was applied (P < .05). RESULTS: In the CFG, lung function impairment was observed in 51.1%. All anthropometric parameters were lower, and the mean z-resistance/height and z-reactance/height were higher in the CFG (P < .05) compared with the CG. In the CFG, 43% were severely/mildly dehydrated, while none were in the CG (P = .007). In the CFG, there was an association between high nutrition risk-via nutrition screening (odds ratio [OR], 22.28; P < .05), lower values of anthropometric parameters, higher z-resistance/height (OR, 2.23; P < .05) and z-reactance/height (OR, 1.81; P < .05), and dehydration (OR, 4.94; P < .05)-and lung function impairment. CONCLUSIONS: The CFG exhibited a compromised nutrition status assessed by anthropometric and BIA parameters. Nutrition screening, anthropometric and BIA parameters, and hydration status were associated with lung function.