Explaining public dental service utilization: A theoretical model.

OBJECTIVES: Constructing and validating a theoretical model of relationships between dental services use and socioeconomic characteristics, oral health status, primary care coverage, and public dental services. METHODS: The first stage of the study consisted of developing a theoretical-conceptual model to demonstrate the expected relationships between variables based on the literature. In the second stage, we tested the proposed theoretical model using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) technique, using data from the Brazilian National Health Survey conducted in 2019 with a sample of 41,664 individuals aged 15 or older. RESULTS: This study successfully defined a theoretical model that explains the systematic relationships involving public dental services utilization. Socioeconomic status was negatively associated with oral health status (ß = -0.376), enrollment in primary care facilities (ß = -0.254), and the use of public dental consultations (ß = -0.251). Being black, indigenous, or living in a rural area was directly associated with lower socioeconomic status and greater use of public dental services. CONCLUSIONS: The identified relationships, establishing a theoretical basis for further investigations, also provide evidence of a public access policy's effect on oral health services on equity, supporting the construction of more effective and equitable public policies.

Associação entre hipertensão arterial sistêmica e indicadores antropométricos em idosos do estudo brazuca / Association between systemic arterial hypertension and anthropometric indicators in the elderly in the brazuca study / Asociación entre hipertensión arterial sistémica y indicadores antropométricos en adultos mayores del estudio brazuca

Introdução:A Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica é uma doença crônica que acometea maior parte idosos brasileiros, sendo uma das principais causas de mortes prematuras e incapacidades funcionais que causam complicações cardiovasculares e cerebrais, as quais podem estar associadas a diversos fatores predisponentes como a obesidade.Objetivo:Avaliar a associação entre hipertensão arterial sistêmica e indicadores antropométricos em idosos do estudo BrazucaNatal.Metodologia: Estudo transversal de base populacional com 191 idosos do município Natal-RN. Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos, econômicos e antropométricos (peso, estatura, perímetro da cintura e perímetro do quadril) e cálculo do Índice de Massa Corporal, Razão Cintura-Estatura e Razão Cintura Quadril. A hipertensão arterial foi auto referida. Os dados foram analisados pelo software SPSS versão 20.0. Teste t de Student foi utilizado para avaliar as diferenças entre médias das variáveis de acordo com o sexo e presença de hipertensão arterial. A associação entre a presença da doença e as variáveisfoi realizadapela Regressão de Poisson, comas razões de prevalência brutas e ajustadas e seus intervalos de confiança (95%).Resultados:A maioria dos idosos eram do sexo feminino (55%), com média de idade 69,48 anos (DP=7,38) e índice de massa corporalde 28,46 (DP=5,25), 59,4% possuíamexcesso de peso e 60,1% hipertensão. Ao comparar os sexos, registramos maiores médias de índice de massa corporal, perímetro do quadrile relação cintura estaturanas mulheres (p<0,05). Observamos maiores médias de idadee indicadores antropométricos entre os idosos com hipertensão (p<0,05). Constatamos que a presença de hipertensão estava associada a perímetro da cintura e índice de massa corporal no modelo bruto, mantendo-se apenas o perímetro da cinturano modelo ajustado. Conclusões:Indicadores antropométricos de fácil aplicação e baixo custo como o perímetroda cintura podeser eficientes para a detecção precoce da hipertensão arterial em idosos (AU).

Introduction:SystemicArterial Hypertension is a chronic disease that affects most Brazilian older adults and is one of the main causes of premature deaths and functional disabilities that cause cardiovascular and brain complications. Obesityis among the several predisposing factorsassociatedwithhypertension. Objective:To evaluate the association between SAHand anthropometric indicators in older adultsof the Brazuca Natal study.Methodology: Cross-sectional population-based study with 191 older adults in the city of Natal-RN.Sociodemographic, economic and anthropometric data (weight, height, waist circumference,and hip circumference),Body Mass Index, Waist-Height Ratio and Waist-Hip Ratio were collected. Hypertension was self-reported. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software, version 20.0. The Student's t-test was used to compare themeans of the variables according to sexand presence of hypertension. The association between the presence of the disease and the variables wasperformed by Poisson regression, with crude and adjusted prevalence ratios and respectiveconfidence intervals (95%).Results:The majority of the elderly were female (55%), with a mean age of 69.48 years (SD = 7.38) andBody Mass Indexof 28.46 (SD = 5.25), 59.4% were overweight and 60.1% had hypertension. Mean Body Mass Index, hip circumference and Waist-Height Ratiovalues were higher in women (p<0.05). The age and anthropometric indicators values were higher among the older adults with hypertension (p<0.05). We found that the presence of hypertension was associated with body weight and Body Mass Index,in the crude model and only with body weight in the adjusted model. Conclusions:Anthropometric indicators of easy application and lowcost such as waist circumference can be efficient todetect hypertension in older adults (AU).

Introducción:La Hipertensión Arterial Sistémica es una enfermedad crónica que afecta principalmente ancianos brasileños, siendo una de las principales causas de muertes prematuras ydiscapacidades funcionales que causan complicaciones cardiovasculares y cerebrales, las cuales pueden estar asociadas a diversos factores predisponentes como la obesidad. Objetivo:Evaluar la asociación entre la hipertensión arterial sistémica y los indicadores antropométricos en ancianos del estudio Brazuca Natal. Metodología:Estudio transversal de base poblacional con 191 ancianos del municipio Natal-RN. Se reconpilaron datos sociodemográficos, económicos y antropométricos (peso, estatura, perímetro de la cintura y perímetro de la cadera) y cálculo del Índice de Masa Corporal,Razón Cintura-Estatura y Razón Cintura Cadera. La hipertensión fue auto referida. Los datos fueron analizados por el software SPSSversión 20.0. Test t de Student fue realizado para evaluar las diferencias entre medias de las variables de acuerdo con el sexo y la presencia de hipertensión arterial. La asociación entre la presencia de la enfermedad y las variables fue realizada por la Regresión de Poisson, con las razones de prevalencia brutas y ayustadas y sus intervalos de confianza (95%). Resultados:La mayoría de los ancianos eran mujeres (55%), con una media de 69,48 años (DP= 7,38) y Índice de Masa Corporalde 28,46 (DP= 5,25), 59,4% poseían exceso de peso y 60,1% hipertensión. Observamos mayores medias de edady indicadores antropométricosentre los ancianos con hipertensión (p<0,05).Constatamos que la presencia de hipertensión estaba asociada al perímetro de la cinturae Índice de Masa Corporalen el modelo bruto, manteniendo solo el perímetro de la cinturaen el modelo ayustado. Conclusiones:Indicadores antropométricos de fácil aplicación y bajo costo como el perímetro de la cintura puede ser eficaz para la detección temprana de la hipertensión arterial en los ancianos (AU).

Access to medicines among the Brazilian population based on the 2019 National Health Survey.

INTRODUCTION: Access to medicines is a challenge, especially in developing countries, highlighting the need of population-based research to evaluate access and related factors. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess access to medicines and identify associated factors using data from the 2019 Brazilian National Health Survey (PNS). METHODS: This population-based cross-sectional study used data from the 2019 PNS and considered access to prescription medicines as the primary outcome. The sample included 24,753 individuals aged 15 years or older who looked for medical care in the last 15 days and received a medicine prescription. Andersen's behavioral model was used to select independent variables. After descriptive analysis, a multinomial logistic regression multilevel analysis was performed using the independent variables with a significance level lower than 0.20 in the bivariate analysis. RESULTS: The lowest chances of getting access to medicines were observed in individuals aged between 40 and 59 years, women, with complete middle and high school, with lower-income families, who attended public services, with worse self-assessed health, and those who looked for health care for disease prevention and health promotion. CONCLUSIONS: Access to medicines among the Brazilian population is associated with social, economic, and health perception factors. Our findings may update and guide the development of public policies on medication and pharmaceutical care, facilitating medication purchases by the care user and promoting health equity.

Using Andersen's behavioural model to examine individual and contextual factors associated with dental service utilization in Brazil.

OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to examine individual and contextual factors associated with the frequency of dental service utilization among adolescents, adults and older adults Brazilians. METHODS: This cross-sectional study used secondary data from the Brazilian 2019 National Health Survey (94 114 individuals). The outcome 'when was your last dental appointment?' was categorized into three groups: up to 1 year, more than 1 year and never had a dental appointment. Andersen's behavioural model was used to select contextual and individual variables. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was performed to calculate the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). RESULTS: The following variables showed increased probability to the outcome had the last dental appointment more than 1 year ago: older adult, illiterate or incomplete primary school, and without private dental insurance. The outcome never had a dental appointment was significantly associated with illiterate (OR 26.65; 95% CI 17.63-40.29), male (OR 2.38; 95% CI 2.17-2.61), without private dental insurance (OR 5.20; 95% CI 3.48-7.76), self-rated oral health as bad or very bad (OR 2.67; 95% CI 2.31-3.09), household not enrolled in primary care teams (OR 1.29; 95% CI 1.11-1.49), household in a rural area (OR 1.86; 95% CI 1.69-2.05), high household crowding (OR 1.08; 95% CI 1.04-1.14) and low household income per capita (OR 0.99; 95% CI 0.99-0.99). CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that contextual and individual factors induce inequity in dental appointments. Moreover, Andersen's behavioural model demonstrated inequitable access for dental services in Brazil, in which social structure and enabling characteristics, rather than the need for the service, determine who receives health care. Living in a household enrolled in primary care teams favoured regular dental appointments. Thus, these findings may help policymakers improve health access by expanding coverage of dental services in primary health care.

Reliability analysis using the in-lux examination method for dental indices in adolescents for use in epidemiological studies.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the in-lux examination method to assess the reliability of examiners for oral health surveys. METHODS: A calibration study involving 10 examiners and 27 patients was conducted, and high-quality photographs of dental epidemiological indices were projected. The latter refers to the in-lux examination method. Two groups, comprised of five examiners each, were trained to assess dental caries (DMFT index) and malocclusion (DAI). The first group carried out in vivo (clinical) and in-lux examinations in the same patients. The second group performed in-lux examinations only. The measurements were repeated to obtain intraexaminer weighted kappa coefficients. RESULTS: Interexaminer weighted kappa coefficients of the in vivo examination method for DMFT and DAI ranged from 0.597 to 0.851 and from 0.574 to 0.844, respectively. The values for in-lux examination were between 0.440 and 0.856 (DMFT) and between 0.524 and 0.783 (DAI). The intraexaminer kappa coefficients of the in vivo examination method ranged between 0.569 and 0.851 (DMFT) and between 0.644 and 0.834 (DAI). In the in-lux method, these values were between 0.426 and 0.831 (DMFT) and between 0.341 and 0.838 (DAI). Three examiners did not reach the minimum acceptable kappa value (k = 0.610) for DMFT, and one for DAI. Of these, one examiner managed to reach the minimum kappa coefficient for DMFT after additional training. The three others maintained the kappa coefficients at lower than acceptable limits. CONCLUSIONS: Calibration, using both in vivo and in-lux examination methods, was able to discriminate the examiners regarding their reliability to reproduce dental indices. The in-lux examination method was considered reliable and can replace the in vivo examination method. The in-lux method might be more feasible to evaluate the reliability of examiners when clinical calibration is unrealistic due to logistic issues and when a large number of examiners are involved in the survey.

Factors associated with waiting for physiotherapy service: analysis from the Access and Quality Improvement Program (PMAQ) / Fatores associados à espera para o serviço de fisioterapia: análise a partir do Programa de Melhoria do Acesso e da Qualidade (PMAQ)

Abstract Introduction Historically, the difficulty of referrals to specialized health services has been discussed. Objective To analyze the factors associated with waiting time for specialized physiotherapy services. Methods Cross-sectional, multilevel study, with secondary data, based on the external evaluation of the second cycle of the Access and Quality Improvement Program and the United Nations Development Program. The explanatory variables for the outcome "Estimated waiting time of users for specialized consultations - Physiotherapy" were grouped according to the characteristics of the family health teams and contextual factors. In the statistical analysis, Poisson's Multilevel Regression was used. A significance level of 5% was adopted (p < 0.05). Results Observed association of the time of referral to physiotherapy with the health teams that receive support for the planning of the work process (n = 25.476; 83,4%; p < 0.0001), that the management provides information about the health situation (n = 26.505; 86,8%; p < 0.0016), receives support for the discussion of monitoring data (n = 24.149; 79,1%; p < 0.0001), receives permanent institutional support (n = 25.140; 82,3%; p < 0.0001), gets feedback from the evaluation carried out by the specialists (n = 22.801; 76,6%; p < 0.0001) and in the teams that are supported by the NASF physiotherapist (n = 5.666; 18,6%; p < 0.0001), with an association for the Gini Index (p < 0.044) and the HDI (p < 0.0001). Conclusion The referral time to the specialized physiotherapy service was shown to be associated with both system organization and management factors, as well as contextual variables.

Resumo Introdução Historicamente, discute-se a dificuldade de encaminhamentos para o serviço especializado de saúde. Objetivo Analisar os fatores associados ao tempo de espera para os serviços especializados de fisioterapia. Métodos Estudo transversal, multinível, realizado a partir do Programa de Melhoria do Acesso e da Qualidade e do Programa das Nações Unidas para o Desenvolvimento. Adotou-se a variável desfecho: tempo estimado de espera dos usuários para atendimento especializado de consultas de fisioterapia. Na análise estatística, utilizou-se a regressão multível de Poisson e adotou-se nível de significância de 5% (p < 0,05). Resultados Observou-se associação do tempo de encaminhamento para fisioterapia com as equipes de saúde que recebem apoio para o planejamento do processo de trabalho (n = 25,48; 83,4%; p < 0,0001), como também para a gestão que disponibiliza informações sobre a situação de saúde (n = 26,55; 86,8%; p < 0,0016), recebe apoio para a discussão dos dados de monitoramento (n = 24,149; 79,1%; p < 0,0001), recebe apoio institucional permanente (n = 25,14; 82,3%; p < 0,0001) e obtém retorno da avaliação realizada pelos especialistas (n = 22,80; 76,6%; p < 0,0001). Nas equipes que são apoiadas por fisioterapeutas do Núcleo de Apoio à Saúde da Família (n = 5,67; 18,6%; p < 0,0001), verificou-se associação entre o Índice de Gini (p < 0,044) e o Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano (p < 0,0001). Conclusão O tempo de encaminhamento para o serviço especializado de fisioterapia mostrou-se associado tanto com fatores de organização e gestão do sistema quanto com variáveis contextuais.

Dynamic knee valgus prevalence in children and its association with pain intensity, foot mobility, and sex- A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Knee pain can impact the performance of activities and sports participation in children. Dynamic knee valgus is a movement pattern commonly related to health conditions that may be associated with sex and foot kinematics in children. Objective: To assess the prevalence of dynamic knee valgus and its relationship with foot mobility, sex, and knee pain in children. Method: A cross-sectional observational study was carried out with 144 children (10-18 years old). The pain level was investigated using the Visual Analog Pain Scale and categorized into no pain/minor pain (≤2 cm), moderate pain (3-4,9 cm), and severe pain (≥5.0 cm). Foot mobility was assessed using the adapted navicular drop test and categorized into poor/adequate foot mobility (0.0 cm-0.9 cm) and greater foot mobility (≥1.0 cm). The dynamic knee valgus presence was checked using the step-down test. The association analysis was performed using simple tabulation considering the cluster effect. The Prevalence Ratios and the respective confidence intervals (95%) were estimated from Multiple Poisson Regression with robust variance. A significance level of 5% was adopted. Results: The dynamic knee valgus prevalence was 26.3% and 26.9% in the right and left lower limbs, respectively. Females presented greater dynamic knee valgus frequency in the left lower limb than males. The dynamic knee valgus presence in males was associated with foot mobility in right (p = 0.001) (Prevalence Ratio: 9.33 Confidence Interval: 2.93-29.72) and left lower limbs (p = 0.003) (Prevalence Ratio: 6.25 Confidence Interval: 1.7-22.62). Conclusion: Male and female children showed different relationships of the analyzed factors, suggesting that characteristics related to sex may impact the aspects linked to dynamic knee in children.

Inequalities in the profile of using dental services in Brazil. / Desigualdades no perfil de utilização de serviços odontológicos no Brasil.

This study aimed to examine the influence of socioeconomic factors on inequality in the use of dental services within the Brazilian population. The methodology was based on a sectional study, using secondary data from the 2013 National Health Survey (PNS, in Portuguese). The database contains information on 60,202 individuals over 18 years of age. The dependent variables were "frequency of dental appointments" and "type of dental treatment performed in the last appointment". The independent variables were sex, age group, education, social class measured using the Brazil criterion, and geographic region. The odds-ratio of outcomes were evaluated in the multivariate analysis using a multinomial logistic regression model. It was noticed that the population subgroups comprising Blacks and those residing in the North/Northeast, with lower social class and education, had a greater chance of having irregular follow-up and never having been to the dentist. In addition, this population stratum also had a greater chance of undergoing surgical or emergency dental procedures in the last dental appointment. Data from the 2013 PNS reveal a picture of social inequality in access to dental services in Brazil.

Este trabalho teve por objetivo analisar a influência de fatores socioeconômicos na desigualdade de utilização de serviços odontológicos na população brasileira. A metodologia baseou-se em um estudo seccional, com uso de dados secundários provenientes da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS) 2013. O banco de dados utilizado contém informações sobre 60.202 indivíduos maiores de 18 anos. As variáveis dependentes avaliadas foram "frequência de consulta odontológica" e "tipo de tratamento odontológico realizado na última consulta. As variáveis independentes avaliadas foram sexo, faixa etária, escolaridade, classe social mensurada através do critério Brasil e região geográfica. Na análise multivariada, foram avaliadas as odds-ratio dos desfechos a partir de um modelo de regressão logística multinominal. Percebeu-se que a população de cor/raça negra, residente na região Norte/Nordeste, de menor classe social e escolaridade apresentou maior chance de realizar acompanhamento irregular e nunca ter ido ao dentista. Além disso, este estrato populacional também apresentou maior chance de realizar procedimentos odontológicos cirúrgicos ou de urgência na última consulta odontológica. Os dados da PNS 2013 demonstram um quadro de desigualdade social no acesso a serviços odontológicos no Brasil.

A methodological proposal for assessing food insecurity from a multidimensional perspective. / Proposta metodológica para avaliação da insegurança alimentar sob a ótica de suas múltiplas dimensões.

The aim of this study was to develop a methodological proposal for the assessment of food and nutritional insecurity (FNiS) in adults and older adults (Vigi-FNiS). The proposal was developed using data from the BRAZUCA Natal survey, a cross-sectional study with 411 people living in Natal in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The association between sociodemographic, health and nutrition variables and food insecurity (FI) was tested using Poisson multiple regression. Overall prevalence of FI was 42.1% (37.4%-46.9%) and was higher in women (47.5%), adults (48.2%) and black people (52.7%). The following variables were included in the Vigi-FNiS: people aged <18 years living in the household (A) (AdjPR=1.3; 1.1-1.6); family income (B) in quintiles (Q1: AdjPR=5, 4; 2.5-11.7; Q2: AdjPR=4.8; 2.2-10.5; Q3: AdjPR=3.8; 1.8-8.5; Q4 AdjPR=2.2; 1.0-5.1); inadequate treatment of drinking water (C) (AdjPR=1.3; 1.1-1.5); presence of chronic non-communicable diseases (D) (AdjPR=1.3; 1.1-1.7); not eating fruit for breakfast (E) (AdjPR=1.7; 1.3-2.5);eating meals on the couch or in bed (F) (AdjPR=1.3; 1.1-1.6); and skipping either lunch or dinner or dinner (G) (AdjPR=1.4; 1.2-1.7). A cutoff point for FNiS of 2.3 was adopted (Kappa=0.47; sensitivity=0.82; specificity=0.67; PPV=0.64; NPV=0.83).

O objetivo deste artigo é desenvolver uma proposta metodológica para avaliar a insegurança alimentar e nutricional (INSAN) em adultos e idosos. A proposta metodológica Vigi-INSAN foi elaborada com dados do Brazuca Natal, um estudo transversal com 411 residentes de Natal-RN. O modelo preditivo foi desenvolvido por regressão múltipla de Poisson, analisando-se as variáveis sociodemográficas, de saúde e nutrição, e a insegurança alimentar (IA). A prevalência de IA foi 42,1% (37,4%-46,9%), sendo maior em mulheres (47,5%), adultos (48,2%) e pessoas de cor/raça preta (52,7%). O Vigi-INSAN foi composto por: presença de <18 anos no domicílio (A) (RPaj=1,3; 1,1-1,6), renda familiar (B) (em quintis) (Q1: RPaj=5,4; 2,5-11,7; Q2: RPaj=4,8; 2,2-10,5; Q3: RPaj=3,8; 1,8-8,5; Q4 RPaj=2,2; 1,0-5,1), tratamento inadequado da água de beber (C) (RPaj=1,3; 1,1-1,5), presença de DCNT (D) (RPaj=1,3; 1,1-1,7), não comer frutas no café da manhã (E) (RPaj=1,7; 1,3-2,5), realizar refeições no sofá da sala ou na cama (F) (RPaj=1,3; 1,1-1,6) e pular pelo menos o almoço ou o jantar (G) (RPaj=1,4; 1,2-1,7). Foi adotado o ponto de corte 2,3 (Kappa=0,47; Sensibilidade=0,82; Especificidade=0,67; VPP=0,64; VPN=0,83).

Primary headache and myofascial pain: a data based study / Cefaleia primária e dor miofascial: um estudo baseado em dados

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship be-tween the presence of primary headaches and myofascial pain in orofacial patients. Materials and methods: Six hundred and ninety-nine records of patients seeking treatment in a specialized orofacial pain clinic were assessed. The primary diagnostic categories of heada-che and myofascial pain were recorded. Data analyses were carried out by Pearson Chi-square and Logistic Regression, with a p-value of 0.05. Results: Average age of patients was 34.6 years. Females constituted 82.8% of the sample. A relationship between the presence of tension-type headache and myofascial pain was found (p=0.00); however, this relationship was not found for the presence of migraine and myofascial pain (p>0.05). Discussion: Tension-type headaches may be triggered or perpetuated by trigger points in orofacial structures. Conclusion: It can be concluded that trigger points in myofascial pain patients can play an important role in the genesis of tension-type headache.

Objetivo: Este estudo avaliou a relação entre a presença de cefaleia primária e dor miofascial em pacientes orofaciais. Materiais e métodos: Foram avaliados 699 prontuários de pacientes que buscavam atendimento em clínica especiali-zada em dor orofacial. As categorias diagnósticas primárias de cefaleia e dor miofascial foram registradas. A análise dos dados foi realizada pelo Qui-quadrado de Pearson e Regressão Logística, com valor de p=0,05. Resultados: A idade média dos pacientes foi de 34,6 anos. O sexo feminino constituiu 82,8% da amostra. Foi encontrada relação entre a presença de cefaleia do tipo tensional e dor miofascial (p = 0,00); en-tretanto, essa relação não foi encontrada para a presença de enxaqueca e dor miofascial (p> 0,05). Discussão: As cefaleias primárias do tipo tensionais podem ser desencadeadas ou perpetuadas por pontos-gatilhos nas estruturas orofaciais. Conclusão: Pode-se concluir que os pontos-gatilhos em pacientes com dor miofascial podem desempenhar um papel importante na gênese da cefaleia do tipo tensional.

Desigualdades no perfil de utilização de serviços odontológicos no Brasil / Inequalities in the profile of using dental services in Brazil

Resumo Este trabalho teve por objetivo analisar a influência de fatores socioeconômicos na desigualdade de utilização de serviços odontológicos na população brasileira. A metodologia baseou-se em um estudo seccional, com uso de dados secundários provenientes da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS) 2013. O banco de dados utilizado contém informações sobre 60.202 indivíduos maiores de 18 anos. As variáveis dependentes avaliadas foram "frequência de consulta odontológica" e "tipo de tratamento odontológico realizado na última consulta. As variáveis independentes avaliadas foram sexo, faixa etária, escolaridade, classe social mensurada através do critério Brasil e região geográfica. Na análise multivariada, foram avaliadas as odds-ratio dos desfechos a partir de um modelo de regressão logística multinominal. Percebeu-se que a população de cor/raça negra, residente na região Norte/Nordeste, de menor classe social e escolaridade apresentou maior chance de realizar acompanhamento irregular e nunca ter ido ao dentista. Além disso, este estrato populacional também apresentou maior chance de realizar procedimentos odontológicos cirúrgicos ou de urgência na última consulta odontológica. Os dados da PNS 2013 demonstram um quadro de desigualdade social no acesso a serviços odontológicos no Brasil.

Abstract This study aimed to examine the influence of socioeconomic factors on inequality in the use of dental services within the Brazilian population. The methodology was based on a sectional study, using secondary data from the 2013 National Health Survey (PNS, in Portuguese). The database contains information on 60,202 individuals over 18 years of age. The dependent variables were "frequency of dental appointments" and "type of dental treatment performed in the last appointment". The independent variables were sex, age group, education, social class measured using the Brazil criterion, and geographic region. The odds-ratio of outcomes were evaluated in the multivariate analysis using a multinomial logistic regression model. It was noticed that the population subgroups comprising Blacks and those residing in the North/Northeast, with lower social class and education, had a greater chance of having irregular follow-up and never having been to the dentist. In addition, this population stratum also had a greater chance of undergoing surgical or emergency dental procedures in the last dental appointment. Data from the 2013 PNS reveal a picture of social inequality in access to dental services in Brazil.

Odontologia para Pacientes com Necessidades Especiais: uma análise das estruturas curriculares dos cursos de Odontologia da região Nordeste / Dentistry for Patients with Special Needs: an analysis of the curricular structures of Dentistry courses in the Northeast region

O estudo objetivou analisar as estruturas curriculares dos cursos de Odontologia da região Nordeste e investigar a presença do componente curricular Odontologia para Pacientes com Necessidades Especiais(OPNE). Trata-se de um estudo seccional, descritivo e quantitativo. Os dados foram coletados entre junho e dezembro de 2020 no sítio eletrônico do Ministério da Educação (e-MEC) e nos portaisdas instituições de ensino identificadas,comanálise das estruturas curriculares dos cursos. Havia138 cursos de Odontologia autorizados e cadastrados na plataformaedestes, seteforam excluídos por ausência de portal atualizado ou por ainda não ter formado pelo menos umaturma. Dos 131 cursos de graduação em Odontologia analisados, verificou-se que 62 IES (47,30%) ofertavam o componente OPNE, dentre as quais53 (40,50%) o ofertavam como componente obrigatório.O estado da Paraíba apresentou a maior frequência (n=13, 86,7%) de cursos que ofertam o componente curricular, enquanto o estado de Sergipe obteve a menor frequência (n=1, 16,7%).Conclui-se que o componente curricular OPNE é pouco ofertado nos cursos de graduação em Odontologia na região Nordeste,o que pode impactardiretamente na capacitação dos profissionais para prestar um melhor cuidado de saúde bucal para essa população (AU).

The study aimed to analyze the curricular structures of the Dentistry courses in the Northeast region and investigate the curricular component named DPSN (Dentistry for Patients with Special Needs). This is a sectional, descriptive and quantitative study. The data were collected between June and November 2020 on the Ministry of Education's (e-MEC) website and the educational institutions' portals identified by analyzing the curricular structures of the courses. There were 138 authorized Dentistry courses registered on the platform; and, of these, seven were excluded for lack of an updated portal or for not having at least one formed class. Of the 131 analyzed undergraduate courses in Dentistry, it was found that 62 HEI (47.30%) offered the DPSN component, among which 53 (40.50%) offered it as a compulsory component. The state of Paraíba showed the highest frequency (n=13, 86.7%) of the courses offering the curricular component, while the state of Sergipe obtained the lowest frequency (n=1, 16.7%). It is concluded that the DPSN curricular component islittle offered in the undergraduate courses in Dentistry in the Northeast region and directly impacts professionals' training to provide better oral health care for this population (AU).

Proposta metodológica para avaliação da insegurança alimentar sob a ótica de suas múltiplas dimensões / A methodological proposal for assessing food insecurity from a multidimensional perspective

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é desenvolver uma proposta metodológica para avaliar a insegurança alimentar e nutricional (INSAN) em adultos e idosos. A proposta metodológica Vigi-INSAN foi elaborada com dados do Brazuca Natal, um estudo transversal com 411 residentes de Natal-RN. O modelo preditivo foi desenvolvido por regressão múltipla de Poisson, analisando-se as variáveis sociodemográficas, de saúde e nutrição, e a insegurança alimentar (IA). A prevalência de IA foi 42,1% (37,4%-46,9%), sendo maior em mulheres (47,5%), adultos (48,2%) e pessoas de cor/raça preta (52,7%). O Vigi-INSAN foi composto por: presença de <18 anos no domicílio (A) (RPaj=1,3; 1,1-1,6), renda familiar (B) (em quintis) (Q1: RPaj=5,4; 2,5-11,7; Q2: RPaj=4,8; 2,2-10,5; Q3: RPaj=3,8; 1,8-8,5; Q4 RPaj=2,2; 1,0-5,1), tratamento inadequado da água de beber (C) (RPaj=1,3; 1,1-1,5), presença de DCNT (D) (RPaj=1,3; 1,1-1,7), não comer frutas no café da manhã (E) (RPaj=1,7; 1,3-2,5), realizar refeições no sofá da sala ou na cama (F) (RPaj=1,3; 1,1-1,6) e pular pelo menos o almoço ou o jantar (G) (RPaj=1,4; 1,2-1,7). Foi adotado o ponto de corte 2,3 (Kappa=0,47; Sensibilidade=0,82; Especificidade=0,67; VPP=0,64; VPN=0,83).

Abstract The aim of this study was to develop a methodological proposal for the assessment of food and nutritional insecurity (FNiS) in adults and older adults (Vigi-FNiS). The proposal was developed using data from the BRAZUCA Natal survey, a cross-sectional study with 411 people living in Natal in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The association between sociodemographic, health and nutrition variables and food insecurity (FI) was tested using Poisson multiple regression. Overall prevalence of FI was 42.1% (37.4%-46.9%) and was higher in women (47.5%), adults (48.2%) and black people (52.7%). The following variables were included in the Vigi-FNiS: people aged <18 years living in the household (A) (AdjPR=1.3; 1.1-1.6); family income (B) in quintiles (Q1: AdjPR=5, 4; 2.5-11.7; Q2: AdjPR=4.8; 2.2-10.5; Q3: AdjPR=3.8; 1.8-8.5; Q4 AdjPR=2.2; 1.0-5.1); inadequate treatment of drinking water (C) (AdjPR=1.3; 1.1-1.5); presence of chronic non-communicable diseases (D) (AdjPR=1.3; 1.1-1.7); not eating fruit for breakfast (E) (AdjPR=1.7; 1.3-2.5);eating meals on the couch or in bed (F) (AdjPR=1.3; 1.1-1.6); and skipping either lunch or dinner or dinner (G) (AdjPR=1.4; 1.2-1.7). A cutoff point for FNiS of 2.3 was adopted (Kappa=0.47; sensitivity=0.82; specificity=0.67; PPV=0.64; NPV=0.83).

[Implementation of the Brazilian National Oral Health Policy and its influence on oral health conditions in Brazilian state capitals in the first decade of the 21st century]. / Implantação da Política Nacional de Saúde Bucal e sua influência sobre a morbidade bucal em capitais brasileiras na primeira década do século XXI.

The study aimed to analyze strategies for the implementation of the Brazilian National Oral Health Policy (PNSB) and its influence on oral health conditions in state capitals in the first decade of the 21st century. This is a policy assessment study. Data on oral health conditions were obtained from the databases of the Brazilian National Oral Health Surveys in 2003 and 2010 (SBBrasil 2003 and SBBrasil 2010), calculating the annual percent change in variables pertaining to oral health conditions as dependent variables for Brazilian state capitals. The PNSB was analyzed according to its conceptual foundations: oral healthcare model, organization of the supply of oral health services, implementation of oral health promotion strategies, and existence of fluoridation of the public water supply. Data were obtained from the national health databases and face-to-face interviews with oral health coordinators in 13 state capitals. The analyses were controlled and adjusted by the target population's socioeconomic conditions. An association was observed between the characteristics of oral health promotion, services supply, and model of care, indicating that the public services' dynamic is dependent on the management priorities and the policy's conduction. In conclusion, the PNSB is implemented differently in Brazil's state capitals according to the ways its guidelines are conducted in each capital and whether it favors best practices and strategies in oral healthcare. However, the influence of the PNSB is still not clear on the modification of oral health indicators from 2003 to 2010.

Objetivou-se analisar estratégias de implantação da Política Nacional de Saúde Bucal (PNSB) e sua possível influência sobre a morbidade bucal em capitais do Brasil na primeira década do século XXI. Trata-se de um estudo de avaliação de políticas. Os dados de morbidade bucal foram obtidos nos bancos das Pesquisas Nacionais de Saúde Bucal em 2003 e 2010 (SBBrasil 2003 e SBBrasil 2010), sendo calculada a modificação percentual anual de variáveis relativas às condições de saúde bucal como variáveis dependentes para as capitais brasileiras. A PNSB foi investigada relativamente às suas bases conceituais: modelo de atenção em saúde bucal, organização da oferta de serviços de saúde bucal, implementação de estratégias de promoção da saúde bucal e existência de fluoretação nas águas de abastecimento público. Para isso, foram utilizados dados dos sistemas de informação em saúde nacionais e aplicação de questionário face a face com coordenadores de saúde bucal de 13 capitais selecionadas. As análises foram controladas e ajustadas pelas condições socioeconômicas da população investigada. Observou-se uma associação entre as características de promoção de saúde bucal, da oferta de serviços e do modelo de atenção, o que representa que a dinâmica dos serviços públicos é dependente das prioridades de gestão e da condução da política. Conclui-se que a PNSB é implementada de forma diferente nas capitais brasileiras e o modo de condução de suas diretrizes, em cada capital, favorece ou não o desenvolvimento de melhores práticas e estratégias na atenção à saúde bucal. Contudo, a influência da PNSB sobre a modificação nos indicadores de saúde bucal entre 2003 e 2010 ainda é pouco clara.

El objetivo fue analizar estrategias de implantación de la Política Nacional de Salud Bucal (PNSB) y su posible influencia sobre la morbilidad bucal en capitales de Brasil, durante la primera década del siglo XXI. Se trata de un estudio de evaluación de políticas. Los datos de morbilidad bucal se obtuvieron en los bancos de datos de las Encuestas Nacionales de Salud Bucal en 2003 y 2010 (SBBrasil 2003 y SBBrasil 2010), calculándose la modificación del porcentaje anual de variables relacionadas con las condiciones de salud bucal, como variables dependientes para las capitales brasileñas. Se investigó la PNSB respecto a sus bases conceptuales: modelo de atención en salud bucal, organización de la oferta de servicios de salud bucal, implementación de estrategias de promoción de la salud bucal y existencia de fluoración en las aguas de abastecimiento público. Para eso, se utilizaron datos de los sistemas de información en salud nacionales y la aplicación de un cuestionario cara a cara con coordinadores de salud bucal de 13 capitales seleccionadas. Se controlaron los análisis y se ajustaron por las condiciones socioeconómicas de la población investigada. Se observó una asociación entre las características de promoción de salud bucal, oferta de servicios y modelo de atención, lo que indica que la dinámica de los servicios públicos es dependiente de las prioridades de gestión, así como de su dirección de la política. Se concluye que la PNSB se implementa de forma diferente en las capitales brasileñas, y la forma en la que se implementan sus directrices, en cada capital, favorece o no el desarrollo de mejores prácticas y estrategias de atención en salud bucal. No obstante, la influencia de la PNSB sobre la modificación de los indicadores en salud bucal entre 2003 y 2010 todavía es poco clara.

Effect of the coverage of rapid tests for syphilis in primary care on the syphilis in pregnancy in Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of rapid tests coverage in Primary Care on syphilis detection rate in pregnant women in Brazil, in municipalities with more than 100,000 inhabitants. METHODS: The dependent variable was the syphilis detection rate in pregnant women between 2012 and 2018. As the main independent variables, the methods for measuring the coverage of rapid tests for syphilis in Primary Care were used and, as adjustment variables, some indicators of health services and socioeconomic. We opted for a linear regression model for panel data (panel data analysis), considering the municipality as the unit of analysis and the year as the time variable. RESULTS: From the results of the final model, we can infer that, for a given municipality, as the rate of rapid tests increases by one point for every thousand live births, the detection rate of syphilis in pregnant women increases by an average of 0.02 cases per thousand live births (p < 0.001). This value is adjusted for Family Health coverage, proportion of health facilities per inhabitant, per capita expenditure on health and the Human Development Index. CONCLUSIONS: There was a substantial improvement in the amount of rapid tests available, as well as a significant increase in the number of tests performed in pregnant women, which predicts an increase in syphilis rates in pregnant women. However, a worrying hypothesis is that the number of tests performed on pregnant women during the analyzed period may have been insufficient to detect the progress of the epidemic in this population.

Pain intensity and depression level in chronic temporomandibular disorders patients / Intensidade da dor e nível de depressão em pacientes com disfunção temporomandibular crônica

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between pain intensity and the level of depression in pa-tients with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Materials and methods: Fifty-five volunteers diagnosed by the Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC/TMD) were assessed for pain intensity and level of depression. Pain intensity and level of depression were assessed using a visual analysis scale and Beck depression inventory, respectively. Data analysis was conducted using confi-dence intervals and Pearson's chi-square test (p< 0.05). Results: The results demonstrated that non-depressed individuals (43.6%) showed a mean pain intensity of 28.27mm, those with mild depression (38.2%) 34.24mm, and those moderate depression (18.2%) 50.7mm. Statistical analysis showed that there was a positive and significant correlation between pain intensity and level of depres-sion (p=0.004). Discussion: This study found a positive correlation between painintensity and depression level in chronic TMD patients. However, it has not been elu-cidated yet how TMD are correlated to depression and in which way depression can influence its onset and perpetuation. Conclusion: The levelof depression may play an important role in the intensity of chronic pain, therefore, a multidisciplinary intervention seems to be important for the treatment success.

Objetivo: Este estudo objetivou avaliar a correlação entre a intensidade da dor e o nível de depressão em pacientes com disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) crônica. Materiais e métodos: Cinquenta e cinco voluntários diagnosticados pelos Critérios de diagnóstico para pesquisa das disfunções temporomandibulares (RDC / DTM) foram avaliados quanto à intensidade da dor e nível de depressão. A intensidade da dor e o nível de depressão foram avaliados por meio da escala analógica visual e do inventário de depressão de Beck, respectivamente. A análise dos dados foi realizada usando intervalos de confiança e teste do qui-quadrado de Pearson (p <0,05). Resultados: Os resultados demonstraram que os não deprimidos (43,6%) registraram média de intensidade de dor de 28,27mm, os com depressão leve (38,2%), 34,24mm, e os com depressão moderada (18,2%), 50,7mm. A análise estatística mostrou que houve correlação positiva e significativa entre a intensidade da dor e o nível de depressão (p=0,004). Discussão: Este estudo encontrou uma correlação positiva entre a intensidade da dor e o nível de depressão em pacientes com DTM crônica. No entanto, ainda não foi elucidado como a DTM está relacionada à depressão e de que forma a depressão pode influenciar seu aparecimento e perpetuação. Conclusão: O nível de depressão pode desempenhar um papel importante na intensidade da dor crônica, portanto, uma intervenção multidisciplinar parece ser importante para o sucesso do tratamento.

[Factors associated with the delay in primary surgical treatment of cleft lip and palate in Brazil: a multilevel analysis]. / Fatores associados ao atraso no tratamento cirúrgico primário de fissuras labiopalatinas no Brasil: uma análise multinível.

This study analyzed the delay in the primary surgical treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate in Brazil performed under the Unified Health System (SUS), and the effect of the sociodemographic context and municipal socioeconomic indicators on access to this treatment (2009-2013). Data from the Decentralized Hospital Information System relating to all hospital authorization forms paid for primary cleft lip and/or palate surgeries and socioeconomic data (2010) was used. The ages recommended by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (12 months for lip surgeries and 18 months for palate surgeries) were used as parameters. The prevalence of delay observed in primary lip surgeries was 66.4% and in palate surgeries was 71.2%. The North and Northeast regions had the worst percentages of delay. Non-whites had a greater prevalence of delay in cleft lip surgeries with PR = 1.40 (1.30-1.50) and cleft palate surgeries with PR = 1.27 (1.21-1.33). The multilevel analysis identified the influence of self-reported skin color and Human Development Index (HDI) on the delay of primary lip surgery, and of HDI on the delay of palate surgery. The importance of social determination on the access to primary cleft lip and palate surgeries was evident.

Investigou-se o atraso no tratamento cirúrgico primário de fissuras labiopalatinas no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) do Brasil e o efeito do contexto sociodemográfico e de indicadores socioeconômicos municipais no acesso a esse tratamento (2009-2013). Utilizaram-se informações das autorizações de internação hospitalar pagas para cirurgias primárias de lábio e de palato e variáveis socioeconômicas municipais (2010). Aplicaram-se os parâmetros adotados pela American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association: cirurgia de fissura de lábio (FL) aos 12 meses e de fissura de palato (FP) aos18 meses. Observou-se uma prevalência de 66,4% de atraso para cirurgias de lábio e 71,2% para cirurgias de palato, com piores percentuais nas regiões Norte (83,8% para FL e 86,6% para FP) e Nordeste (69% para FL e 75,2% para FP). Não brancos apresentaram maior prevalência de atraso nas cirurgias de fissuras de lábio, com RP = 1,40 (IC 95%: 1,30-1,50), e de fissuras palatinas, com RP = 1,27 (IC 95%: 1,21-1,33). A análise multinível identificou influência da cor autorreferida e do Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano Municipal (IDH-M) nos atrasos da queiloplastia primária e do IDH-M nos atrasos da cirurgia de palato. Ficou evidente a determinação social e o efeito de contexto no acesso a essas cirurgias no Brasil.

FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL PROFILES OF BRAZILIAN ADOLESCENTS / PERFIS ALIMENTARES E NUTRICIONAIS DE ADOLESCENTES BRASILEIROS

The objective of this study was to analyze the prevalence of dietary and nutritional profiles of Brazilian adolescents and their associations with sociodemographic, behavioral and sustainability factors. Data from 16,556 adolescents evaluated by the 2015 National Adolescent Health Survey were used. The information was generated from Descriptive and Correspondence Analysis of the main variables - food and nutritional profiles (combination of dietary pattern categories with nutritional status categories) - and secondary. The most prevalent profile was identified as the type of dietary pattern (BP) with the lowest nutritional risk (NB) with normal weight, grouping 42.6% (95%CI: 41.3-43.7) of the adolescents, followed by the PA profiles of higher NB with normal weight (28.1%; 95%CI: 27.1-29.0), BP of lower NB with excess weight (17.5%; 95%CI: 16.7-18.3), BP of higher NB with excess weight (9.2%; 95%CI: 8.6-9.8), BP of lower NB with thinness (1.5%; 95%CI: 1.3-1.8) and BP of greater NB with thinness (1.1%; 95%CI: 0.9-1.4). These food and nutritional profiles coexist with different ways of life among Brazilian adolescents marked by sociodemographic, behavioral and sustainability aspects. The identification of these profiles and how they are distributed in the population allows for a better diagnosis of the realities of adolescents and the planning of more targeted and resolute feeding actions.

O objetivo desse trabalho foi analisar as prevalências dos perfis alimentares e nutricionais de adolescentes brasileiros e suas associações com fatores sociodemográficos, comportamentais e de sustentabilidade. Foram utilizados dados de 16.556 adolescentes avaliados pela Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde do Escolar 2015. As informações foram geradas a partir de Análise descritiva e de Correspondência das variáveis principais ­ perfis alimentares e nutricionais (combinação de categorias do padrão alimentar com categorias do estado nutricional) - e secundárias. Identificou-se como perfil mais prevalente o tipo padrão alimentar (PA) de menor risco nutricional (RN) com eutrofia agrupando 42,6% (IC95%: 41,3-43,7) dos adolescentes, esse foi seguido pelos perfis PA de maior RN com eutrofia (28,1%; IC95%: 27,1-29,0), PA de menor RN com excesso de peso (17,5%; IC95%:16,7-18,3), PA de maior RN com excesso de peso (9,2%; IC95%:8,6-9,8), PA de menor RN com magreza (1,5%; IC95%:1,3-1,8) e PA de maior RN com magreza (1,1%; IC95%: 0,9-1,4). Esses perfis alimentares e nutricionais coexistem com formas de vida diferentes entre os adolescentes brasileiros marcadas por aspectos sociodemográficos, comportamentais e de sustentabilidade. A identificação desses perfis e como se distribuem na população permite um melhor diagnósticos das realidades dos adolescentes e ao planejamento de ações de alimentação mais direcionadas e resolutivas.

Contextual and individual factors associated with public dental services utilisation in Brazil: A multilevel analysis.

BACKGROUND: This study verified the association between contextual and individual factors and public dental services utilisation in Brazil. METHODS: The study was conducted based on a cross-sectional population-based household survey performed in Brazil (National Health Survey- 2019)). Data was collected between August 2019 and March 2020. Total sample included 43,167 individuals aged ≥15 years who had at least one dental appointment in the last 12 months before interview. Study outcome was 'public dental service utilisation', and Andersen's behavioral model was adopted for selecting independent variables. A multilevel analysis was performed using individual factors as first level and federation units as second level. RESULTS: The highest prevalence of public dental service utilisation on an individual level was observed among unable to read or write people (PR: 3.31; p<0.001), indigenous (PR: 1.40; p<0.001), black or brown (PR: 1.16; p<0.001), with per capita household income of up to U$124 (PR: 2.40; p<0.001), living in the rural area (PR: 1.28; p<0.001), and who self-rated oral health as regular (PR: 1.15; p<0.001) or very bad/bad (PR: 1.26; p<0.001). On the contextual level, highest PR of public dental service utilisation was observed among those living in federal units with increased oral health coverage in primary health care. CONCLUSIONS: Public dental service utilisation is associated with individual and contextual factors. These results can guide decision-making based on evidence from policymakers, demonstrating the potential for mitigating oral health inequalities and increasing service coverage in a public and universal health system.

Prevalence of complications associated with the use of a peripherally inserted central catheter in newborns: A systematic review protocol.

BACKGROUND: The improper handling of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in newborns (NBs) may result in mechanical and infectious complications. AIM: The aim of this systematic review (SR) is to estimate the prevalence of complications associated with the use of PICC in NBs. METHODS: We will utilize PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and Google Scholar for the databases search. There will be no restrictions on the search for languages, and observational studies will be selected wherein the prevalence rate of complications associated with the use of PICC in NBs has been presented or can be calculated. The systematic review will follow the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Two reviewers will independently select studies and assess their eligibility using predefined criteria. Using standardized forms, two other reviewers will independently extract data from each included study, and the random-effects pooled prevalence will be calculated in the meta-analysis with the respective 95% confidence intervals. The methodological quality of the studies will be assessed using the modified Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Review Manager V.5.3.5 will be used for the qualitative and quantitative synthesis. A protocol was developed and published on PROSPERO (Registration number CRD42020211983). EXPECTED RESULTS: This SR will show the prevalence of complications caused by the inadequate management of PICC in NBs, which is information considered important for clinical practice improvement.