"Fala-M@no-COVID-19": technological development of a health navigation program for men during the pandemic.

OBJECTIVE: to develop a care-educational technology similar to a health navigation program for men during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: a methodological and qualitative study of a care-educational technology of health navigation program, structured by Program Development Cycle, with 16 patient navigators and 10 professional navigators. It used reflective thematic content analysis and an adaptation model for data processing. RESULTS: the "Fala-M@ano-COVID-19"; navigation program was developed by: I) Observation of reality, problem mapping, needs assessment: content selection, creation of domains and questions; II) Theoretical-conceptual and methodological definition, creation of product under the elaboration of care plans, based on theory, process and taxonomies by a flowchart of operationalization of actions; and III) Self-assessment: qualitative research with professional navigators. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: the technology developed, with theoretical and methodological support, allowed to derive a viable navigation program compatible with reality based on the audience's needs.

Bacterial multispecies interaction mechanisms dictate biogeographic arrangement between the oral commensals Corynebacterium matruchotii and Streptococcus mitis.

IMPORTANCE: As the microbiome era matures, the need for mechanistic interaction data between species is crucial to understand how stable microbiomes are preserved, especially in healthy conditions where the microbiota could help resist opportunistic or exogenous pathogens. Here we reveal multiple mechanisms of interaction between two commensals that dictate their biogeographic relationship to each other in previously described structures in human supragingival plaque. Using a novel variation for chemical detection, we observed metabolite exchange between individual bacterial cells in real time validating the ability of these organisms to carry out metabolic crossfeeding at distal and temporal scales observed in vivo. These findings reveal one way by which these interactions are both favorable to the interacting commensals and potentially the host.

Mechanistic Assessment of Metabolic Interaction between Single Oral Commensal Cells by Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy.

The human oral microbiome heavily influences the status of oral and systemic diseases through different microbial compositions and complex signaling between microbes. Recent evidence suggests that investigation of interactions between oral microbes can be utilized to understand how stable communities are maintained and how they may preserve health. Herein, we investigate two highly abundant species in the human supragingival plaque, Streptococcus mitis and Corynebacterium matruchotii, to elucidate their real-time chemical communication in commensal harmony. Specifically, we apply nanoscale scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) using a submicropipet-supported interface between two immiscible electrolyte solutions as an SECM probe not only to image the permeability of S. mitis and C. matruchotii membranes to tetraethylammonium (TEA+) probe ions but also to real-time visualize the metabolic interaction between two microbes via lactate production/consumption at a single-cell level. The metabolic relationship between two strains is quantitatively assessed by determining (1) the passive permeability of both bacterial membranes of 2.4 × 10-4 cm/s to the free diffusion of TEA+, (2) 0.5 mM of the lactate concentration produced by a single S. mitis strain at a rate of 2.7 × 10-4 cm/s, and (3) a lactate oxidation rate ≥5.0 × 106 s-1 by an individual C. matruchotii strain. Significantly, this study, for the first time, describes a mechanism of in situ metabolic interaction between oral commensals at the single-cell level through quantitative analysis, which supports the observed in vivo spatial arrangements of these microbes.

An econometric analysis for the determinants of flight speed in the air transport of passengers.

Accurately determining an aircraft's flight speed is crucial for optimizing airline performance, as it directly impacts factors such as fuel consumption and emissions. Flying at speeds higher than what is recommended by the manufacturer can result in increased fuel burn. However, flying at slower speeds may lead to longer flight times and competitive disadvantages for airlines as passengers typically prefer shorter travel times. This study empirically investigates the driving forces in the decision-making process of airlines when setting flight speeds to reduce costs while maintaining the quality of service provided to customers. We develop econometric models of planned flight cruise speed and actual mean flight speed. We analyze a vast amount of data, comprising millions of domestic flights within Brazil. Our results allow for policy recommendations that identify opportunities for improvements in airline flight operations optimization, with implications for the environmental footprint of commercial aviation.

Uma abordagem multidimensional do adoecimento por COVID-19 em uma comunidade carente do Rio de Janeiro, 2020-2021 / Multidimensional approach to illness caused by COVID-19 in a poor community in Rio de Janeiro, 2020-2021

A COVID-19 é uma doença que se caracteriza por uma Síndrome Gripal, tendo principais sintomas, febre, tosse, falta de ar e coriza. A secreção respiratória infectada é uma das principais características de transmissibilidade que aumenta o risco de infecção em locais de aglomerado e em populações vulneráveis, como o caso das favelas. Descrever a distribuição espacial dos casos de COVID-19 entre 16 de março 2020 a 06 de outubro de 2021 e identificar um conjunto de sintomas que possam predizer a doença. Estudo do tipo transversal descritivo exploratório. Foram calculadas a densidade demográfica, o percentual de pessoas dependentes de ajuda financeira governamental e as taxas de incidência das sub-regiões e taxas por sexo e faixa etária. Para descrever a distribuição espacial dos casos de COVID-19 foram construídos mapas de pontos, de Kernel, e mapas clorolépticos das taxas de incidência. Para investigar o conjunto de sintomas preditivos da COVID-19 foi usado a Análise Comparativa Qualitativa (QCA) usando Conjuntos Fuzzy (fsQCA). Detectou-se aglomerados espaciais de casos a oeste, centro-norte e centro-sul de Manguinhos. Altas taxas de incidência foram observadas nas sub-regiões do centro-norte, centro-sul e sudoeste. Nas sub-regiões de alta incidência, o percentual de pessoas dependentes de ajuda financeira governamental variou entre 13% e 21%. Quanto aos resultados da QCA, o termo "perda de paladar ou olfato combinado a ausência de dor de cabeça" apresentou o maior grau de associação com o resultado positivo (consistência = 0,81). O termo solução "ausência de perda de paladar ou olfato combinada com ausência de febre" apresentou o maior grau de associação (consistência= 0,79) e é o que proporcionalmente melhor explica o resultado negativo. As sub-regiões com maior aglomeração de casos no território de Manguinhos coincidem com as regiões com maiores taxas de incidência, mas não com as regiões mais pobres do território. A explicação dos desfechos "ser um caso positivo" e "não ser um caso positivo", podem ser úteis para o diagnóstico clínico presuntivo de COVID-19 em cenários em que o acesso a testes diagnósticos não está disponível, além disto, a técnica utilizada consiste em um método inovador em problemas complexos em Saúde Pública, o fsQCA. (AU)

COVID-19 is a disease characterized by a flu syndrome, with the main symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose. Infected respiratory secretion is one of the main characteristics of transmissibility that increases the risk of infection in crowded places and in vulnerable populations such as slums. To describe the spatial distribution of COVID-19 cases between March 16, 2020 and October 6, 2021 and identify a set of symptoms that may be predictive of SARS-CoV-2 cases in the period from 09/17/2020 to 05/05/2021 in the territory of Manguinhos in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive exploratory study. For the first objective, the technique of spatial analysis was used using dot maps and Kernel, with the incidence rates calculated by sex, age and sub-regions. In the second objective, Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) using Fuzzy Sets (fsQCA) was used to explain the outcomes "being a positive case" and "not being a positive case". Clusters of cases were detected in the west, north-central and south-central regions of Manguinhos. High incidence rates were also observed in the north-central, south-central and southwest subregions. In the high-incidence subregions, the percentage of people dependent on government financial aid varied between 13% and 21%. The term solution "loss of taste or smell and no headache" showed the highest degree of association with the positive result (consistency = 0.81). The term solution "absence of loss of taste or smell combined with absence of fever" showed the highest degree of association (consistency = 0.79) and is what proportionately best explains the negative result. The sub-regions with the highest concentration of cases in the territory of Manguinhos coincide with the regions with the highest incidence rates, but not with the poorest regions of the territory. The explanation of the outcomes "being a positive case" and "not being a positive case", may be useful for the presumptive clinical diagnosis of COVID-19 in scenarios where access to diagnostic tests is not available, in addition, the technique used consists of an innovative method for complex problems in Public Health, the fsQCA. (AU)

Characterization of COVID-19 cases in a poor community in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil focusing on the agglomeration-poverty dichotomy / Caracterização dos casos de COVID-19 em uma comunidade carente no Rio de Janeiro/Brasil com foco na dicotomia aglomeração-pobreza

Abstract This study aims to characterize the morbidity of COVID-19 in the year 2020 by identifying the most vulnerable areas and areas of clustering of cases in a favela from Rio de Janeiro/Brazil known as Manguinhos. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study performed from March 16, 2020, to August 12, 2020. We described the sociodemographic profile of the cases and performed spatial analysis using point and Kernel maps. Incidence rates were calculated by sex, age, and sub-regions. The incidence rate was 202/10,000. We detected clusters of cases west, central-north, and central-south of Manguinhos. High incidence rates were observed also in sub-regions of central-north, central-south, and southwest. In the sub-regions with high incidence, the percentage of people depending on financial governmental aid ranged between 13% and 21%. The sub-regions with the highest agglomeration of cases in the territory of Manguinhos coincide with the regions with the highest incidence rates, but not with the poorest regions of the territory.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo é caracterizar a morbidade da COVID-19 no ano de 2020, identificando as áreas mais vulneráveis e áreas de aglomeração de casos em uma favela do Rio de Janeiro/Brasil conhecida como Manguinhos. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo transversal realizado de 16 de março a 12 de agosto de 2020. Descrevemos o perfil sociodemográfico dos casos e fizemos análise espacial por meio de mapas de pontos e Kernel. As taxas de incidência foram calculadas por sexo, idade e sub-regiões. A taxa de incidência foi de 202/10.000 habitantes. Detectamos aglomerados de casos a oeste, centro-norte e centro-sul de Manguinhos. Altas taxas de incidência foram observadas também nas sub-regiões centro-norte, centro-sul e sudoeste. Nas sub-regiões com alta incidência, o percentual de pessoas dependentes de ajuda financeira governamental variou entre 13% e 21%. As sub-regiões com maior aglomeração de casos no território de Manguinhos coincidem com as regiões com as maiores taxas de incidência, mas não com as regiões mais pobres do território.

"Fala-M@no-COVID-19": technological development of a health navigation program for men during the pandemic / "Fala-M@no-COVID-19": desarrollo tecnológico de un programa de navegación sanitaria para hombres en la pandemia / "Fala-M@no-COVID-19": desenvolvimento tecnológico de um programa de navegação em saúde para homens na pandemia

ABSTRACT Objective: to develop a care-educational technology similar to a health navigation program for men during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: a methodological and qualitative study of a care-educational technology of health navigation program, structured by Program Development Cycle, with 16 patient navigators and 10 professional navigators. It used reflective thematic content analysis and an adaptation model for data processing. Results: the "Fala-M@ano-COVID-19"; navigation program was developed by: I) Observation of reality, problem mapping, needs assessment: content selection, creation of domains and questions; II) Theoretical-conceptual and methodological definition, creation of product under the elaboration of care plans, based on theory, process and taxonomies by a flowchart of operationalization of actions; and III) Self-assessment: qualitative research with professional navigators. Final considerations: the technology developed, with theoretical and methodological support, allowed to derive a viable navigation program compatible with reality based on the audience's needs.

RESUMEN Objetivo: desarrollar una tecnología cuidado-educativa similar a un programa de navegación en salud para hombres durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: estudio metodológico y cualitativo de una tecnología asistencial-educativa como un programa de navegación en salud, estructurado por el Ciclo de Desarrollo del Programa, con 16 navegandos y 10 navegadores. Se utilizó el análisis de contenido temático reflexivo y un modelo de adaptación para el procesamiento de datos. Resultados: el programa de navegación "Fala-M@ano-COVID-19"; fue desarrollado por: I) Observación de la realidad, mapeo de problemas, evaluación de necesidades: selección de contenidos, creación de dominios y preguntas; II) Definición teórico-conceptual y metodológica, creación del producto bajo la elaboración de planes de cuidados, fundamentados en teoría, proceso y taxonomías mediante un diagrama de flujo de operacionalización de acciones; y III) Autoevaluación: investigación cualitativa con navegadores. Consideraciones finales: la tecnología desarrollada, con sustento teórico y metodológico, permitió derivar un programa de navegación viable compatible con la realidad a partir de las necesidades del público.

RESUMO Objetivo: desenvolver uma tecnologia cuidativo-educacional do tipo programa de navegação em saúde para homens na pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: estudo metodológico e qualitativo de uma tecnologia cuidativo-educacional do tipo programa de navegação em saúde, estruturado pelo Program Development Cycle, com 16 navegandos e 10 navegadores. Usou análise de conteúdo temática reflexiva e modelo de adaptação para tratamento dos dados. Resultados: o programa de navegação "Fala-M@ano-COVID-19" foi desenvolvido por: I) Observação da realidade, mapeamento do problema, levantamento das necessidades: seleção de conteúdo, criação de domínios e perguntas; II) Definição teórico-conceitual e metodológica, criação do produto sob elaboração de planos de cuidados, pautados em teoria, processo e taxonomias por um fluxograma de operacionalização das ações; e III) Autoavaliação: pesquisa qualitativa com os navegadores. Considerações finais: a tecnologia desenvolvida, com suporte teórico e metodológico, permitiu derivar um programa de navegação viável e compatível à realidade com base nas necessidades do público.

Applying fuzzy qualitative comparative analysis to identify typical symptoms of COVID-19 infection in a primary care unit, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

This study aims to identify a set of symptoms that could be predictive of SARS-CoV-2 cases in the triage of Primary Care services with the contribution of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) using Fuzzy Sets (fsQCA). A cross-sectional study was carried out in a Primary Health Care Unit/FIOCRUZ from 09/17/2020 to 05/05/2021. The study population was suspect cases that performed diagnostic tests for COVID-19. We collected information about the symptoms to identify which configurations are associated with positive and negative cases. For analysis, we used fsQCA to explain the outcomes "being a positive case" and "not being a positive case". The solution term "loss of taste or smell and no headache" showed the highest degree of association with the positive result (consistency = 0.81). The solution term "absence of loss of taste or smell combined with the absence of fever" showed the highest degree of association (consistency = 0,79) and is the one that proportionally best explains the negative result. Our results may be useful to the presumptive clinical diagnosis of COVID-19 in scenarios where access to diagnostic tests is not available. We used an innovative method used in complex problems in Public Health, the fsQCA.

Adaptive modes of adults' men during the COVID-19: qualitative analysis under Roy model / Modos de adaptación de hombres adultos durante el COVID-19: análisis cualitativo bajo el modelo de Roy / Modos adaptativos de homens adultos durante a COVID-19: análise qualitativa sob o modelo de Roy

Objective. This study aims to understand how adult men adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods. Qualitative study involving 45 adult men residing in Brazil in 2020. Data were obtained from a Web Survey and treated using Reflective Thematic Analysis and interpreted in the light of Callista Roy's Adaptation Model. Results. The COVID-19 pandemic mobilized in men the ways of adaptation that are configured in: mobilization of the physiological-physical and regulatory dimension: adjustments in the sleep pattern, dietary pattern, and maintenance of physical activity; group self-concept identity: managing emotions; role function: self-knowledge and self-care; interdependence: adjustments in the marital relationship, family ties and paternity, investment in training and studies and control of excessive consumption of content on cell phones. Conclusion. The perception of the own vulnerability favored the entry of men into ways of adaptation in search of balance during the pandemic, motivating them to move through practices of taking care of themselves and taking care of others. Markers of psycho-emotional distress alert to adherence to new modes of care capable of promoting healthy transitions in the face of disruptions and uncertainties generated by the pandemic. This evidence can support the establishment of goals for nursing care aimed at men.

Objetivo. Comprender cómo se estructuran los modos de adaptación de los hombres adultos a la pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos. Estudio cualitativo que involucró 45 hombres adultos en Brasil en 2020. Los datos se recolectaron mediante la Encuesta Web y a continuación se sometieron al Análisis Temático Reflexivo e interpretados bajo el Modelo de Adaptación de Callista Roy. Resultados. La pandemia de COVID-19 movilizó en los hombres modos de adaptación que se configuran en: movilización de la dimensión fisiológico-física y reguladora: ajustes en el patrón del sueño, la alimentación y el mantenimiento de la actividad física; autoconcepto grupal de identidad: gestión de las emociones; función de rol: autoconocimiento y autocuidado; interdependencia: ajustes en la relación conyugal, vinculación familiar y paternidad, inversión en formación y estudios, y control del consumo excesivo de contenidos en el dispositivo móvil. Conclusión. La percepción de la propia vulnerabilidad favoreció el ingreso de los hombres a modos de adaptación en busca del equilibrio durante la pandemia, lo que los estimuló a transitar por prácticas de cuidarse a sí mismos y cuidar de los demás. Los marcadores de sufrimiento psicoemocional alertan sobre la adhesión a nuevos modos de atención capaces de promover transiciones saludables ante las disrupciones e incertidumbres generadas por la pandemia. Esta evidencia puede apoyar el establecimiento de metas para el cuidado de enfermería hacia los hombres.

Objetivo. Compreender como se estruturam os modos de adaptação de homens adultos à pandemia da COVID-19. Métodos. Estudo qualitativo que envolveu 45 homens adultos residentes no Brasil em 2020. Os dados foram obtidos de Web Survey e tratados mediante Análise Temática Reflexiva e interpretados à luz do Modelo de Adaptação de Callista Roy. Resultados. A pandemia da COVID-19 mobilizou nos homens os modos de adaptação que se configuram em: mobilização da dimensão fisiológico-física e regulatória: ajustes no padrão de sono, alimentar e manutenção da atividade física; identidade do autoconceito de grupo: gestão das emoções; função de papel: autoconhecimento e autocuidado; interdependência: ajustes no relacionamento conjugal, vinculação familiar e na paternidade, investimento na formação e estudos e controle do consumo excessivo de conteúdos no aparelho celular. Conclusão. A percepção da própria vulnerabilidade favoreceu a entrada dos homens em modos de adaptação em busca de equilíbrio durante a pandemia, motivando-os a transitar por práticas de cuidar de si e cuidar do outro. Marcadores de sofrimento psicoemocional alertam para adesão a novos modos de cuidado capazes de promover transições saudáveis diante das rupturas e incertezas geradas pela pandemia. Essas evidencias podem apoiar o estabelecimento de metas para o cuidado de Enfermagem dirigido aos homens.

Síndrome de Burnout em profissionais de enfermagem durante a pandemiada COVID-19 / Burnout Syndrome in nursing professionals facing the COVID-19 pandemic / Síndrome de Burnout en profesionales de enfermería frente a la pandemia de COVID-19

Objetivo:Analisar os impactos da pandemia no desenvolvimento da Síndrome de Burnoute identificar a incidência de Síndrome de Burnoutem profissionais de enfermagem que atuam no enfrentamento da covid-19. Metodologia:Estudo transversal do tipo descritivo, exploratório, com abordagemquantitativo, em umhospital público e uma maternidade de Valença/RJcom 23 técnicos de enfermageme 07 enfermeiros que atuavam emunidades destinadas ao atendimento dos pacientes com covid-19, no período de agosto a setembro de 2021.A pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa (CEP) onde o estudo foi realizado (CAAE: 49926821.5.0000.5246, com parecer de aprovação nº 4.878.420).Resultados:A prevalência de idade dos participantes é de 30 a 34 anos (33%); o maior percentual da população investigada é do sexo feminino (80%); e a maioria (64%) tem um período 4 anos de atuação na enfermagem.A presença da exaustão emocionalfoi uma característica em comum entre técnicos de enfermagem e enfermeiros(35% e 43%, respectivamente). Já a despersonalização obteve resultadosmédio em ambas as categorias com (57%). No caso de despersonalização houve uma divergência, onde técnicos de enfermagem apresentaram alta realização profissional com (74%), e enfermeiros uma significativa baixa realização profissional com (43%). Conclusão:O estudo demonstrouuma incidência de exaustão emocionale despersonalizaçãosignificativa.Neste contexto faz-se necessário a adoção de medidas para prevenir o adoecimento emocional dos profissionais da enfermagem que atuam na linha de frente da covid-19.

Objective:To analyze the impacts of the pandemic on the development of Burnout Syndrome and to identify the incidence of the syndrome in nursing professionals who work with the covid-19. Methodology: cross-sectional study of descriptive, exploratory type, with quantitative approach, in a public hospital and a maternity hospital in Valença/RJ with 23 nursing technicians and 07 nurses who worked in units intended for the care of patientswith covid-19, in the period from August to September 2021. The research was approved by the Ethics and Research Committee (CEP) where the study was conducted (CAAE: 49926821.5.0000.5246, with approval opinion no. 4,878,420). Results:The prevalence of age of the participants is 30 to 34 years (33%); the highest percentage of the investigated population is female (80%); and the majority (64%) has a period 4 years of working in nursing. The presence of emotional exhaustion was a common characteristic among nursing technicians and nurses (35% and 43%, respectively). Depersonalization obtained average results in both categories (57%). In the case of depersonalization there was a divergence, where nursing technicians showed high professional achievement with (74%), and nurses a significant low professional achievement with (43%). Conclusion:The study showed a significant incidence of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. In this context, it is necessary to adopt measures to prevent the emotional illness of nursing professionals who work in the front line of covid-19.

Objetivo:Analizar los impactos de la pandemia en el desarrollo del Síndrome de Burnout e identificar la incidencia del síndrome en los profesionales de enfermería que actúan frente al covid-19. Metodología:estudio transversal de tipo descriptivo, exploratorio, con abordaje cuantitativo, en un hospital público y una maternidad de Valença/RJ con 23 técnicos de enfermería y 07 enfermeros que actuaron en unidades destinadas a la atención de pacientes con covid-19, en el período de agosto a septiembre de 2021. La investigación fue aprobada por el Comité de Ética e Investigación (CEP) donde se realizó el estudio (CAAE: 49926821.5.0000.5246, conel dictamen de aprobación nº 4.878.420). Resultados: La prevalencia de la edad de los participantes es de 30 a 34 años (33%); el mayor porcentaje de la población investigada es femenina (80%); y la mayoría (64%) tiene un periodo 4 años de desempeño en enfermería. La presencia de agotamiento emocional fue una característica común entre los técnicos de enfermería y las enfermeras (35% y 43%, respectivamente). La despersonalización obtuvo resultados medios en ambas categorías con (57%). En el caso de la despersonalización hay una divergencia, ya que los técnicos de enfermería presentan una alta realización profesional con (74%), y los enfermeros una significativa baja realización profesional con (43%). Conclusión:El estudio mostró una incidencia significativade agotamiento emocional y despersonalización. En este contexto, es necesario adoptar medidas para prevenir la enfermedad emocional de los profesionales de enfermería que trabajan en primera línea de covid-19.

SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil and Psychosocial Repercussions on Men's Health: Health Literacy Is Important.

This study aimed at analyzing the psychosocial repercussions of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic on the health of men living in Brazil. For this, we carried out a socio-historical and qualitative study, with the participation of 200 men who answered an online questionnaire. The data collected were processed in the NVIVO12® software, structured by the Collective Subject Discourse method, and analyzed from the epidemic disease theoretical framework proposed by Charles Rosenberg. Our results showed that the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic brought about repercussions of different dimensions that compromised the health of men living in Brazil. The repercussions evidenced were behavioral changes and emergence of new habits due to the pandemic; uncomfortable family situations; impaired affective and sexual relationships; harms in marital relationships; and insecurity and psychological distress. It is important to implement strategies that maximize men's health literacy, promoting better communication in terms of health, and search for help and suitable information about health/mental health.

Influence of Sociodemographic and Emotional Factors on the Relationship between Self-Compassion and Perceived Stress among Men Residing in Brazil during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The analysis of sociodemographic and emotional factors is essential to understanding how men perceive stress and practice self-compassion. In health crises, this problem becomes an emergency for public health. This study aimed to analyze the influence of sociodemographic and emotional factors on the relationship between self-compassion and the perceived stress of men residing in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a nationwide cross-sectional study carried out between June and December 2020 with 1006 men who completed a semi-structured electronic questionnaire. Data were collected using the snowball technique. Perceived stress was measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), and self-compassion was assessed using the Self-Compassion Scale. Most men had low self-compassion (51.5%; n = 516) and a moderate level of perceived stress (60.9%; n = 613), while 15.9% (n = 170) had a high level of stress. The prevalence of men in the combined situation of low self-compassion and high perceived stress was 39.4% (n = 334). Living with friends had a higher prevalence of low self-compassion and high perceived stress. The prevalence of common mental disorders was high (54.3%). Men with low levels of self-compassion reported higher levels of perceived stress; however, this association was moderated by emotional and sociodemographic variables. These findings highlight the importance of considering individual and contextual factors in public policies promoting men's mental health.

Sociohistorical Analysis of Normative Standards of Masculinity in the Pandemic of COVID-19: Impacts on Men's Health/Mental Health.

Objective: This study aims to analyze sociohistorically how the normative patterns of hegemonic masculinity produced impacts on men's health/mental health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A qualitative study from a socio-historical perspective was conducted with 50 men based on an online survey. A semistructured form was applied. The data were analyzed by the Collective Subject Discourse method, interpreted in the light of the context of epidemic disease and hegemonic masculinity. Results: The experience of the pandemic exposed the normative patterns of masculinities from the consummation of acts representative of the pandemic context, which incited men to deny the existence of COVID-19 disease and to delay the understanding and adoption of measures to protect and control COVID-19. As a repercussion, men presented conflicts in the regulation of emotions; presented emotional suppression; were more reactive; felt threatened regarding the loss of the role of family provider, virility; and revealed a sense of invulnerability, added to the weakening of self-care. Conclusion: The discourse revealed that the men's behaviors are consistent with the characteristics of hegemonic masculinity, but express signs of recognition that this behavior causes harm to themselves and their health.

Adaptive modes of adult men during COVID-19: qualitative analysis under Roy's model.

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to understand how adult men adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: Qualitative study involving 45 adult men residing in Brazil in 2020. Data were obtained from a Web Survey and treated using Reflective Thematic Analysis and interpreted in the light of Callista Roy's Adaptation Model. RESULTS: The COVID-19 pandemic mobilized in men the ways of adaptation that are configured in: mobilization of the physiological-physical and regulatory dimension: adjustments in the sleep pattern, dietary pattern, and maintenance of physical activity; group self-concept identity: managing emotions; role function: self-knowledge and self-care; interdependence: adjustments in the marital relationship, family ties and paternity, investment in training and studies and control of excessive consumption of content on cell phones. CONCLUSIONS: The perception of the own vulnerability favored the entry of men into ways of adaptation in search of balance during the pandemic, motivating them to move through practices of taking care of themselves and taking care of others. Markers of psycho-emotional distress alert to adherence to new modes of care capable of promoting healthy transitions in the face of disruptions and uncertainties generated by the pandemic. This evidence can support the establishment of goals for nursing care aimed at men.

Mechanisms underlying interactions between two abundant oral commensal bacteria.

Complex polymicrobial biofilm communities are abundant in nature particularly in the human oral cavity where their composition and fitness can affect health. While the study of these communities during disease is essential and prevalent, little is known about interactions within the healthy plaque community. Here we describe interactions between two of the most abundant species in this healthy microbiome, Haemophilus parainfluenzae and Streptococcus mitis. We discovered that H. parainfluenzae typically exists adjacent to mitis group streptococci in vivo with which it is also positively correlated based on microbiome data. By comparing in vitro coculture data to ex vivo microscopy we revealed that this co-occurrence is density dependent and further influenced by H2O2 production. We discovered that H. parainfluenzae utilizes a more redundant, multifactorial response to H2O2 than related microorganisms and that this system's integrity enhances streptococcal fitness. Our results indicate that mitis group streptococci are likely the in vivo source of NAD for H. parainfluenzae and also evoke patterns of carbon utilization in vitro for H. parainfluenzae similar to those observed in vivo. Our findings describe mechanistic interactions between two of the most abundant and prevalent members of healthy supragingival plaque that contribute to their in vivo survival.

Estigma percebido por homens em tratamento hemodialítico / Estigma percibido por hombres en tratamiento hemodialítico / Stigma perceived by men on hemodialysis

Resumo Objetivo Analisar a experiência do estigma em narrativas sobre o adoecimento crônico de homens em tratamento hemodialítico. Métodos Estudo qualitativo desenvolvido com 24 homens em Unidade de Hemodiálise em cidade localizada na região nordeste do Brasil. Os dados foram extraídos de entrevistas individuais em profundidade, submetidas à análise metodológica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo e interpretados à luz da teoria do estigma. Resultados As narrativas indicam as marcas da doença, quando estranham o próprio corpo e se percebem diferentes. Evidencia componentes do estigma a exemplo do descrédito, perda do status, afastamento e aplicação de rótulos. Também percebem as consequências da estigmatização, adotam medidas de autopreservação e ressaltam a importância do cuidado recebido de enfermeiras para seu enfrentamento. Conclusão A estigmatização cria barreiras para a sociabilidade, acesso a bens e serviços de saúde e seguridade social, e repercute sobre a imagem corporal, adaptação e enfrentamento do adoecimento crônico.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar la experiencia del estigma en narrativas sobre la dolencia crónica de hombres en tratamiento hemodialítico. Métodos Estudio cualitativo desarrollado con 24 hombres en Unidad de Hemodiálisis en una ciudad ubicada en la región nordeste de Brasil. Los datos se obtuvieron mediante entrevistas individuales en profundidad, sometidas al análisis metodológico del Discurso del Sujeto Colectivo e interpretados a la luz de la teoría del estigma. Resultados Las narrativas indican las marcas de la enfermedad, al extrañar el propio cuerpo y se perciben distintos. Evidencia componentes del estigma como ejemplo del descrédito, pérdida del estatus, alejamiento y atribución de clasificaciones. De la misma forma perciben las consecuencias de la estigmatización, adoptan medidas de autopreservación y destacan la importancia del cuidado recibido de las enfermeras para el enfrentamiento. Conclusión La estigmatización crea barreras para la sociabilidad, acceso a bienes y servicios de salud y seguridad social y tiene y repercute sobre la imagen corporal, adaptación y enfrentamiento de la enfermedad crónica.

Abstract Objective To analyze the experience of stigma in narratives about the chronic illness of men on hemodialysis. Method Qualitative study conducted with 24 men in a Hemodialysis Unit in a city located in the Northeast region of Brazil. Data were extracted with in-depth individual interviews, which were analyzed according to the Discourse of the Collective Subject and interpreted under the light of stigma theory. Results The narratives indicate the marks of the disease, when men are placed at odds with their own bodies and perceive themselves as different. The results show components of stigma such as discredit, loss of status, estrangement and labeling. The men also perceive the consequences of stigmatization, adopt self-preservation measures and emphasize the importance of the care received from nurses to face this reality. Conclusion Stigma creates barriers to socialization, access to health and social security and affects body image, adaptation and coping with chronic illness.

Stigma experienced by men diagnosed with COVID-19 / Estigma experimentado por hombres diagnosticados con COVID-19 / Estigma vivenciado por homens diagnosticados com COVID-19

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the stigma characteristics perceived in the experience of men who had COVID-19. Method: this qualitative study involved men living in Brazil, diagnosed with COVID-19, who answered semi-structured questions in an online form. Data were subjected to thematic and lexical analysis, interpreted in the light of the stigma theory. Results: 92 men, adults, cisgender, heterosexual, of mixed race/color, belonging to middle class, living in the urban area, with higher education participated. The stigma characteristics evidenced were the occurrence of leave, perception of impolite treatment, use of labels and discrimination by co-workers, family members, neighbors and even healthcare professionals, with consequences for the psycho-emotional dimension. Final considerations: discrimination and exclusion derived from stigma surprised men marked by class and gender privileges, little used to being downgraded in interactions when compared to other groups.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar las características del estigma percibido en la experiencia de hombres que experimentaron COVID-19. Método: estudio cualitativo con hombres residentes en Brasil diagnosticados de COVID-19, quienes respondieron preguntas semiestructuradas en forma online. Los datos fueron sometidos a un análisis temático y léxico, interpretados a la luz de la teoría del estigma. Resultados: participaron 92 hombres, adultos, cisgénero, heterosexuales, de raza/color morena, pertenecientes a la clase media, residentes en el área urbana, con educación superior. Las características del estigma evidenciadas fueron la ocurrencia de bajas, percepción de trato descortés, aplicación de etiquetas y discriminación derivada de compañeros de trabajo, familiares, vecinos e incluso profesionales de la salud, con consecuencias para la dimensión psicoemocional. Consideraciones finales: la discriminación y la exclusión derivada del estigma sorprendió a los hombres marcados por privilegios de clase y género, poco acostumbrados a ser degradados en las interacciones, en comparación con otros grupos.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar as características do estigma percebidas na experiência de homens que vivenciaram a COVID-19. Método: estudo qualitativo, que envolveu homens residentes no Brasil diagnosticados com COVID-19, os quais responderam a questões semiestruturadas em formulário online. Os dados foram submetidos à análise temática e lexical, interpretados à luz da teoria do estigma. Resultados: participaram 92 homens, adultos, cisgêneros, heterossexuais, de raça/cor parda, pertencentes à classe média, residentes na área urbana, com nível superior. As características do estigma evidenciadas foram aocorrência de afastamento, percepção do tratamento descortês, aplicação de rótulos e discriminação advindas de colegas de trabalho, familiares, vizinhos e até mesmo profissionais de saúde, com consequências para a dimensão psicoemocional. Considerações finais: discriminação e exclusão derivada do estigma surpreenderam homens marcados por privilégios de classe e gênero, pouco habituados a serem rebaixados nas interações, quando comparado a outros grupos.

Stigma experienced by men diagnosed with COVID-19.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the stigma characteristics perceived in the experience of men who had COVID-19. METHOD: this qualitative study involved men living in Brazil, diagnosed with COVID-19, who answered semi-structured questions in an online form. Data were subjected to thematic and lexical analysis, interpreted in the light of the stigma theory. RESULTS: 92 men, adults, cisgender, heterosexual, of mixed race/color, belonging to middle class, living in the urban area, with higher education participated. The stigma characteristics evidenced were the occurrence of leave, perception of impolite treatment, use of labels and discrimination by co-workers, family members, neighbors and even healthcare professionals, with consequences for the psycho-emotional dimension. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: discrimination and exclusion derived from stigma surprised men marked by class and gender privileges, little used to being downgraded in interactions when compared to other groups.

Implementation of the National Policy for Comprehensive Attention to Men's Health: challenges experienced by nurses. / Implementação da Política Nacional de Atenção Integral à Saúde do Homem: desafios vivenciados por enfermeiras.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the challenges experienced by nurses in the implementation of the National Policy for Comprehensive Attention to Men's Health. METHOD: Descriptive, qualitative study, carried out with nurses working in Primary Health Care in a city in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Individual interviews were carried out and then analyzed using the Discourse of the Collective Subject, in the light of the guidelines of the National Policy for Comprehensive Attention to Men's Health. RESULTS: A total of 40 nurses participated. The challenges for the implementation of the policy are related to the inoperability of government actions, weaknesses in municipal management, underfunding and discontinuity of actions. CONCLUSION: Nurses face complex macro-management challenges in the implementation of the National Policy for Comprehensive Attention to Men's Health in Primary Health Care.

Prevenção ao câncer de próstata, masculinidade e cuidado: articulações possíveis a partir de revisão bibliográfica / Prevention of prostate cancer, masculinity and care: possible articulations from bibliographic review

O câncer de próstata constitui-se um importante agravo da saúde masculina, como apontam os dados epidemiológicos, sendo a experiência do diagnóstico e adoecimento transpassada por diferentes aspectos simbólicos relacionadas à masculinidade, sobretudo, não há evidências que justifiquem a organização de estratégias de rastreamento populacional. Esta revisão bibliográfica analisou produções de caráter qualitativo acerca dessa temática e suas articulações com a discussão sobre a masculinidade e o cuidado à saúde. Foram identificados 12 artigos, obtidos no SCielo e Medline, posteriormente selecionados e submetidos à análise temática. As abordagens desse tema nas produções identificadas foram organizadas em quatro categorias temáticas, a saber: (i) o câncer de próstata enquanto questão sexual; (ii) exames que tocam os homens; (iii) o teste do PSA em questão; e (iv) como enfrentar o rastreamento. Percebe-se que a discussão é traçada de modo deslocado dos sujeitos a que diz respeito e os aspectos de gênero que implicam nesse debate ainda são pouco evidenciados, de maneira que ainda carecem de maior aprofundamento crítico sob a perspectiva da masculinidade e cuidado à saúde.

Prostate cancer constitutes an important aggravation of male health, as shown by epidemiological data, with the experience of diagnosis and illness passing through different symbolic aspects related to masculinity, and, above all, there is no evidence to justify the organization of population screening strategies. This bibliographic review analyzed productions of a qualitative character about this theme and its articulations with the discussion about masculinity and health care. Twelve articles were identified, obtained from SCielo and Medline, later selected and submitted to thematic analysis. The approach to this theme in the identified productions was organized into four thematic categories, namely: (i) prostate cancer as a sexual issue, (ii) tests that touch men, (iii) the PSA test in question and (iv) how to face the screening. It is noticed that the discussion is drawn in a dislocated way from the subjects to which it concerns and the gender aspects that imply in this debate are still little evidenced, in such a way that they still need further critical deepening from the perspective of masculinity and health care.