Percepção de adultos e idosos sobre os seus comportamentos e sua condição de saúde bucal segundo o seu nível de literacia em saúde / Perception of adults and elderly on your behaviors and your oral health condition according their level of health literacy

Resumo Introdução O nível da literacia em saúde pode ser um fator que influencia os comportamentos e a saúde dos indivíduos. Objetivo Analisar a percepção de adultos e idosos sobre os seus comportamentos e sua condição de saúde bucal segundo o seu nível de literacia em saúde (LS). Método O presente estudo qualitativo foi realizado com adultos e idosos que que participaram da 'Coorte de Saúde Bucal de Adultos de Piracicaba', sendo classificados conforme os três perfis de perda dentária seguintes: 1) nunca ter perdido dentes; 2) incidência de perda dentária ≥ 4 dentes; 3) edêntulo total e com nível de literacia em saúde alta e baixa de acordo com a variável LS dicotomizada a partir da mediana. Para a coleta dos dados, foi feita uma nova entrevista domiciliar gravada com uso de roteiro-guia e após a transcrição foi realizada a análise de conteúdo. Resultados Independente do nível de LS, os indivíduos identificaram fatores de risco e proteção determinantes para o processo saúde-doença bucal. No entanto, os entrevistados com baixa LS apresentaram uma maior propensão aos comportamentos de risco. Os fatores individuais foram preponderantes para o entendimento de sua condição bucal, seja pelo sentimento de descuido ou de responsabilidade pela falta de acesso aos serviços odontológicos, seja pelo aspecto socioeconômico ou geográfico. Conclusão Os indivíduos com alta LS apresentaram uma capacidade argumentativa e um entendimento maiores sobre os comportamentos saudáveis, como higiene bucal e uso regular do serviço odontológico, independente do tipo de serviço utilizado.

Abstract Background The level of health literacy can be a factor that influences the behaviors and health of individuals. Objective To analyze the perception of adults and the elderly on their behaviors and their oral health conditions according to their level of health literacy (HL). Method The qualitative study was carried out with adults and the elderly who participated in the "Piracicaba Adult Oral Health Cohort" and had been classified into three tooth loss profiles: 1) never having lost teeth; 2) incidence of tooth loss ≥ 4 teeth; 3) total toothlessness and the level of health literacy dichotomized in the median at high and low HL. There was a new home interview recorded using a script, and after transcription, content analysis was performed. Results The individuals, regardless of the HL level, identified risk and protective factors that were decisive in the oral health-disease process. However, individuals with low HL were more adept at risky behavior. The individual factors were preponderant for the understanding of his oral condition, either by the feeling of carelessness or by the feeling of responsibility for the lack of access to dental services, either by the socioeconomic or geographical aspect. Conclusion Individuals with high HL showed greater argumentative capacity and understanding of healthy behaviors, such as oral hygiene and regular use of dental services, regardless of the type of service used.

Educação médica em reanimação cardiopulmonar: transposição didática do presencial-tradicional para o remoto-interativo com simulação / Medical education in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Didactic transposition from traditional-presential to remote-interactive with simulation

Resumo: Introdução: A transposição didática do processo de ensino-aprendizagem presencial-tradicional para o remoto-interativo com simulação em reanimação cardiopulmonar foi uma estratégia implementada por docentes para promover a educação cognitiva, psicomotora e reflexiva sobre aspectos éticos de estudantes de Medicina primeiranistas em tempos de pandemia. Relato de experiência: Trata-se de um relato de experiência de abordagem descritiva e reflexiva, resultado colaborativo multiprofissional e multidisciplinar de oito docentes, visando atingir objetivos educacionais. Ocorreu em 2021, na Faculdade de Medicina de Jundiaí (FMJ), nas disciplinas de Fundamentos Assistenciais e Noções de Primeiros Socorros, e Bioética e Humanidades Médicas. As atividades foram planejadas para serem realizadas com os 120 estudantes matriculados, por meio da plataforma Google Sala de Aula, vinculada à conta institucional, de maneira síncrona e assíncrona. Combinaram-se diferentes estratégias de ensino, materiais, mídias e linguagens com materiais didáticos on-line hipermidiáticos e off-line multimidiáticos, compostos por diferentes tipos/formatos. Discussão: A transposição foi singular e desafiadora para docentes e discentes. Fundamentou-se o trabalho colaborativo interprofissional docente na integração das duas disciplinas e na materialização da educação nas dimensões teóricas e práticas simuladas. Acredita-se que a abordagem utilizada, combinando alguns meios tecnológicos, simuladores artesanais, possibilitou, no contexto das restrições impostas pela pandemia em curso, o ensino e a aprendizagem em suporte básico de vida, na temática reanimação cardiopulmonar. Os estudantes tiveram a oportunidade de desenvolver competências cognitivas, técnicas e comportamentais, e avaliar o seu progresso, realizando e recebendo feedbacks imediatos, bem como por meio de avaliação formativa sem atribuição de nota. Conclusão: A transposição didática do processo de ensino e aprendizagem mediada por tecnologias possibilitou que os estudantes se aproximassem do conteúdo teórico e participassem de simulações clínicas em seus lares com segurança. Porém, não há um estudo comparativo que mostre que o desenvolvimento foi semelhante ao presencial. Consequentemente, será necessário que a assessoria pedagógica avalie as possíveis lacunas de aprendizagem e como poderão ser superadas ao longo do curso.

Abstract: Introduction: The didactic transposition of the traditional in-person teaching-learning process to the remote-interactive one with simulation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation was a strategy implemented by teachers to promote cognitive, psychomotor, and reflective education on the ethical aspects of first-year medical students in times of pandemic. Experience report: This is an experience report with a descriptive and reflective approach, which is a multiprofessional and multidisciplinary collaborative result of eight teachers, aiming to achieve educational goals. It took place in 2021, at the School of Medicine of Jundiaí (FMJ), in the disciplines of Basic Care and First Aid Notions and Bioethics and Medical Humanities. The activities were planned to be carried out with the 120 enrolled students, through the Google Classroom platform, linked to the institutional account, synchronously and asynchronously. Different teaching strategies, materials, media, and languages ​​were combined with online hypermedia and offline multimedia teaching materials, consisting of different types/formats. Discussion: The transposition was unique and challenging for teachers and students. The collaborative interprofessional teaching work was fundamental for the integration of the two disciplines and the materialization of education in the simulated theoretical and practical dimensions. It is believed that the approach used, combining some technological means, craft simulators, allowed the teaching and learning in basic life support in the cardiopulmonary resuscitation topic in the context of the restrictions imposed by the ongoing pandemic. The students had the opportunity to develop cognitive, technical, and behavioral skills, as well as assess their progress, performing and receiving immediate feedback, as well as through formative assessment without grade assignment. Conclusion: The didactic transposition of the teaching and learning process mediated by technologies allowed students to approach the theoretical content and safely participate in clinical simulations in their homes. However, there is no comparative study that shows that the development was similar to in-person teaching. Consequently, it will be necessary for the pedagogical advisory board to evaluate the possible learning gaps and how they can be overcome throughout the course.

Perspectivas de graduandos em saúde sobre a temática minorias sexuais e de gênero na formação / Perspectives of undergraduate health students on the theme of sexual and gender minorities in training / Perspectivas de estudiantes de licenciatura en salud sobre el tema de las minorías sexuales y de género en formación

Objetivo: Caracterizar as perspectivas de graduandos da área de saúde sobre a temática minorias sexuais e de gênero na formação profissional. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo com análise secundária dos dados qualitativos de 262 estudantes de graduação em saúde de duas Instituições de Ensino Superior no Estado de São Paulo (Brasil). Resultados: A maioria era solteiro (66%), do sexo feminino (83,4%), identidade de gênero feminina (81,2%) e heterosexual (90,6%). A maioria dos estudantes referiu não ter sofrido violência motivada pela identidade de gênero ou orientação sexual (95,4%), já ter tido essa temática durante a formação (61,7%), estar preparado profissionalmente frente a isso (88,4%) e para cuidar dessa população (77,5%). Dos discursos analisados frente à pergunta "Como você acha que a sua formação acadêmica poderia contribuir para lidar com as minorias sexuais?" emergiram duas categorias centrais: "saber lidar com as minorias sexuais e de gênero" e "tornar-se um profissional de saúde aberto à diversidade humana". Conclusão: Evidenciam-se áreas potenciais para a construção de competências sensíveis às minorias sexuais desde a graduação em saúde. (AU)

Objective: To characterize the perspectives of undergraduate students in the health field on the theme of sexual and gender minorities in professional training. Methods: This is a descriptive study with secondary analysis of the qualitative data of 262 undergraduate health students from two Higher Education Institutions in the State of São Paulo (Brazil). Results: Most was single (66%), female (83.4%), female gender identity (81.2%) and heterosexual (90.6%). Most students reported not having suffered violence motivated by gender identity or sexual orientation (95.4%), having already had this theme during training (61.7%), being professionally prepared for it (88.4%) and to care for the population (77.5%). From the speeches analyzed before the question "How do you think your academic training could contribute to dealing with sexual minorities?" two central categories emerged: "knowing how to deal with sexual and gender minorities" and "becoming a health professional open to human diversity". Conclusion: Potential areas for the construction of skills sensitive to the sexual minorities are evident since graduation in health. (AU)

Objetivo: Caracterizar las perspectivas de los estudiantes de pregrado en el campo de la salud sobre el tema de las minorías sexuales y de género en la formación profesional. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo con análisis secundario de los datos cualitativos de 262 estudiantes del área de salud de dos Instituciones de Educación Superior en el Estado de São Paulo (Brasil). Resultados: La mayoría era soltero (66%), mujer (83,4%), identidad de género femenina (81,2%) y heterosexual (90,6%). La mayoría de los estudiantes refirió no haber sufrido violencia motivada por identidad de género u orientación sexual (95,4%), haber tenido ya esta temática durante la formación (61,7%), estar preparados profesionalmente para ello (88,4%) y atender a la población (77,5%). De los discursos analizados antes de la pregunta "¿Cómo crees que tu formación académica podría contribuir al trato con las minorías sexuales?" Surgieron dos categorías centrales: "saber lidiar con las minorías sexuales y de género" y "convertirse en un profesional de la salud abierto a la diversidad humana". Conclusión: Las áreas potenciales para la construcción de habilidades sensibles a las minorías sexuales son evidentes desde la graduación en salud. (AU)

Perception and knowledge of pharmacogenetics among Brazilian psychiatrists.

Pharmacogenetics (PGx) can optimize drug therapy in psychiatry and is particularly important in admixed populations. Here we developed and successfully validated a questionnaire for assessing the perception and knowledge of PGx among Brazilian psychiatrists. Overall, the participants showed some familiarity with PGx. Most psychiatrists reported to have knowledge of PGx and recognized its usefulness in psychiatry; however, they declared concerns regarding PGx education, the request of tests and their interpretation, cost-effectiveness, and ethical issues. PGx testing is relatively prevalent in their clinical practice, but education on the topic is lacking. Bivariate analysis revealed significant associations. Psychiatrists > 40 years of age more frequently had a positive perception of other clinicians' familiarity with PGx. Psychiatrists in private health services showed less self-reported competency in the use of PGx testing. Furthermore, women had better perception of PGx education. The present study adds knowledge about PGx in psychiatry and encourages the development of educational and training resources for PGx to improve its clinical implementation.

Reproductive health among Venezuelan migrant women at the north western border of Brazil: A qualitative study.

BACKGROUND: Venezuela has been immersed in an economic and social crisis with a high number of migrant people. An important proportion of Venezuelan migrants have crossed the north western border Brazil-Venezuela were the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has established 13 shelters. Our objectives were to know perspectives and views of Venezuelan migrant women hosted at UNHCR shelters on some SRH issues. METHODS: We conducted a qualitative study between November 2019 and February 2020 with 12 focus group discussions (FGDs), with 111 Venezuelan migrant women of reproductive age (18-49 years old). FGDs were performed in a closed space that guaranteed confidentiality, were recorded, verbatim transcribed and data were analised for thematic manifest content. FINDINGS: The themes identified were perspectives on: i) health care for pregnant and postnatal women, ii) access to modern contraceptive methods, and iii) HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Despite the general satisfaction with obstetric care, women noted few challenges pertaining to their experiences during first entry to antenatal care, labour, delivery and postnatal care. They were in agreement that access to long-acting reversible contraceptives was difficult, mainly to the copper-intrauterine device (IUD); which when available it was erratic. Hormonal-IUD and implants were almost inexistent. This was of major concern to the women, as it prevented them from the ability to plan their reproductive lives. Although knowledge on STDs/HIV prevention and transmission was adequate; the predominance of traditional gender imbalance in the relations was observed and these attitudes have been discussed as a barrier for migrant women to protect themselves against HIV/STD infection. CONCLUSION: These migrant women needed help to understand the language and functioning of the healthcare system, to overcome barriers and challenges while seeking access to SRH care. They faced significant gender vulnerability that needs to be addressed within their new life. Our findings could be useful for health authorities and international organisations to start actions to improve SRH and mitigate suffering.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Medical Abortion, According to Brazilian Residents in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

OBJECTIVE: To find out which was the opinion of residents in obstetrics and gynecology about the advantages and disadvantages of medical abortion as compared with surgical procedures. METHOD: Cross-sectional multicenter study among residents in obstetrics and gynecology from 21 maternity hospitals located in 4 different geographical regions of Brazil, using a self-responded questionnaire with 31 questions related to their opinion and experience on providing abortion services. RESULTS: Most residents agreed that "being less invasive" (94.7%), "does not require anesthesia" (89.7%), "can be accompanied during the process" (89.1%), "prevents physical trauma" (84.4%) were the main advantages of medical abortion. CONCLUSION: Residents perceived both clinical and personal issues as advantages of medical abortion.

OBJETIVO: Descobrir qual foi a opinião dos residentes em ginecologia e obstetrícia sobre as vantagens e desvantagens do aborto medicamentoso em relação aos procedimentos cirúrgicos. MéTODOS: Estudo multicêntrico transversal entre residentes de ginecologia e obstetrícia de 21 maternidades localizadas em 4 diferentes regiões geográficas do Brasil, utilizando um questionário autorrespondido com 31 questões relacionadas à sua opinião e experiência na prestação de serviços de aborto. RESULTADOS: A maioria dos residentes concordou que "ser menos invasivo" (94,7%), "não necessitar de anestesia" (89,7%), "poder ser acompanhado durante o processo" (89,1%), "prevenir trauma físico" (84,4%) foram as principais vantagens do aborto medicamentoso. CONCLUSãO: Os residentes perceberam tanto questões clínicas como pessoais como sendo vantagens do aborto medicamentoso.

Advantages and disadvantages of medical abortion, according to brazilian residents in obstetrics and gynaecology / Vantagens e desvantagens do aborto medicamentoso, segundo os residentes brasileiros em ginecologia e obstetrícia

Abstract Objective To find out which was the opinion of residents in obstetrics and gynecology about the advantages and disadvantages of medical abortion as compared with surgical procedures. Method Cross-sectional multicenter study among residents in obstetrics and gynecology from 21 maternity hospitals located in 4 different geographical regions of Brazil, using a self-responded questionnaire with 31 questions related to their opinion and experience on providing abortion services. Results Most residents agreed that "being less invasive" (94.7%), "does not require anesthesia" (89.7%), "can be accompanied during the process" (89.1%), "prevents physical trauma" (84.4%) were the main advantages of medical abortion. Conclusion Residents perceived both clinical and personal issues as advantages of medical abortion.

Resumo Objetivo Descobrir qual foi a opinião dos residentes em ginecologia e obstetrícia sobre as vantagens e desvantagens do aborto medicamentoso em relação aos procedimentos cirúrgicos. Métodos Estudo multicêntrico transversal entre residentes de ginecologia e obstetrícia de 21 maternidades localizadas em 4 diferentes regiões geográficas do Brasil, utilizando um questionário autorrespondido com 31 questões relacionadas à sua opinião e experiência na prestação de serviços de aborto. Resultados A maioria dos residentes concordou que "ser menos invasivo" (94,7%), "não necessitar de anestesia" (89,7%), "poder ser acompanhado durante o processo" (89,1%), "prevenir trauma físico" (84,4%) foram as principais vantagens do aborto medicamentoso. Conclusão Os residentes perceberam tanto questões clínicas como pessoais como sendo vantagens do aborto medicamentoso.

Understanding of changes in abortion rate following liberalization of abortion law among Brazilian residents in obstetrics and gynecology.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate residents' knowledge about the evolution of abortion rates in countries where abortion has been legalized, and to assess whether such knowledge correlates with residents' sociodemographic characteristics and experience in abortion care. METHODS: A multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted in 21 Brazilian hospitals with 404 medical residents in obstetrics and gynecology. Data collection occurred during February 2015 through January 2016. Data were collected through a self-administered, anonymous questionnaire. The χ2 test, Fisher exact test, and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed. RESULTS: Of residents, 60% believed that the abortion rate would increase after legalization; 82% had been involved in the care of women with incomplete abortion and 71% in the care of women admitted for legal abortion. Associations were found between knowledge of the evolution of the abortion rate after legalization and region of birth, region of medical school, and importance attached to religion. Multiple regression confirmed that studying medicine in the south/southeast of Brazil and attaching little importance to religion were associated with knowing that legalization does not lead to an increase in abortion rate. CONCLUSION: Information relating to abortion in medical schools and during residency is very limited and should be improved.

Knowledge on medical abortion among Brazilian medical residents in Gynecology and Obstetrics. / Conhecimento de médicos residentes em Ginecologia e Obstetrícia sobre o aborto medicamentoso.

Medical or drug-induced abortion has been proven as an effective means for termination of pregnancy. However, training of providers in the use of misoprostol has been limited. The current article aims to identify the degree of knowledge on medical abortion among Brazilian medical residents in Gynecology and Obstetrics. A multicenter cross-sectional study was performed with residents regularly enrolled in residency programs in Gynecology and Obstetrics in 21 teaching hospitals. A self-responded questionnaire was used. Correct responses to each of the alternatives were identified, and a binary response variable (≥ P70, < P70) was defined by the 70th percentile of the number of questions on misoprostol. Four hundred and seven medical residents returned the questionnaire, of which 404 were completed and three were blank. The majority (56.3%) of the residents were 27 years or younger, females (81.1%), and single or not living with a partner (70%). Two-thirds (68.2%) were in the first or second year of residency. Only 40.8% of the participants answered 70% or more of the questions correctly. In the multivariate analysis, enrollment in the third year of residency or greater (OR = 2.18; 95%CI: 1.350-3.535) and having participated in treatment of a woman with induced or probably induced abortion (OR = 4.12; 95%CI: 1.761-9.621) were associated with better knowledge on the subject. Among Brazilian medical residents in Gynecology and Obstetrics, knowledge on medical abortion is very limited and poses an obstacle to proper care in cases of legal termination of pregnancy.

O aborto medicamentoso ou farmacológico tem demonstrado ser um meio eficaz para a interrupção da gravidez. Entretanto, o treinamento de provedores no uso do misoprostol tem sido limitado. O presente artigo tem como objetivo identificar o grau de conhecimento dos médicos residentes em Ginecologia e Obstetrícia sobre aborto medicamentoso. Realizou-se um estudo transversal multicêntrico com residentes regularmente inscritos no programa de residência em Ginecologia e Obstetrícia de vinte e um hospitais de ensino. Foi utilizado um questionário de autorresposta. As respostas corretas a cada uma das alternativas foram identificadas e uma variável de resposta binária (≥ P70, < P70) foi definida pelo percentil 70 do número de perguntas sobre o misoprostol. Quatrocentos e sete médicos residentes devolveram o questionário, sendo que 404 estavam preenchidos e três em branco. A maioria (56,3%) dos residentes tinha até 27 anos de idade, era do sexo feminino (81,1%) e não vivia junto com um(a) companheiro(a) (70%). A maior proporção (68,2%) estava cursando o primeiro ou segundo ano da residência. Apenas 40,8% dos participantes acertaram 70% ou mais das afirmativas. Na análise múltipla, cursar o terceiro ano de residência ou superior (OR = 2,18; IC95%: 1,350-3,535) e ter participado do atendimento a uma mulher com abortamento induzido ou provavelmente induzido (OR = 4,12; IC95%: 1,761-9,621) mostraram-se associados a um maior conhecimento sobre o tema. Entre os médicos brasileiros residentes em Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, o conhecimento sobre o aborto medicamentoso é muito reduzido e constitui um obstáculo para o bom atendimento dos casos de interrupção legal da gestação.

El aborto con medicamentos o farmacológico ha demostrado ser un medio eficaz para la interrupción del embarazo. No obstante, la capacitación de los médicos en el uso del misoprostol ha sido limitada. El objetivo de este artículo es identificar el grado de conocimiento de los médicos residentes en Ginecología y Obstetricia sobre el aborto con medicamentos. Se realizó un estudio transversal multicéntrico con residentes regularmente inscritos en el programa de residencia en Ginecología y Obstetricia de veintiún hospitales de enseñanza. Se utilizó un cuestionario de autorrespuesta. Las respuestas correctas de cada una de las alternativas fueron identificadas y una variable de respuesta binaria (≥ P70, < P70) se definió por el percentil 70 del número de preguntas sobre el misoprostol. Cuatrocientos siete médicos residentes devolvieron el cuestionario, siendo que 404 estaban cumplimentados y tres en blanco. La mayoría (56,3%) de los residentes tenía hasta 27 años de edad, eran de sexo femenino (81,1%); no vivía junto a un(a) compañero(a) (70%). La mayor proporción (68,2%) estaba cursando el primero o segundo año de residencia. Solamente un 40,8% de los participantes acertaron un 70% o más de las afirmaciones. En el análisis múltiple, estar en el tercer año de residencia o superior (OR = 2,18; IC95%: 1,350-3,535) y haber estado implicado en la atención a una mujer con aborto inducido o probablemente inducido (OR = 4,12; IC95%: 1,761-9,621) se mostraron asociados a un mayor conocimiento sobre el tema. Entre los médicos brasileños residentes en Ginecología y Obstetricia, el conocimiento sobre aborto con medicamentos es muy reducido y constituye en obstáculo para una buena atención de los casos de interrupción legal de la gestación.

Perspectives of healthcare workers on the morality of abortion: a multicenter study in seven Brazilian public hospitals.

We used the questionnaire "Mosaic of Opinions on Induced Abortion" to conduct a multi-centered study to evaluate the perspectives of physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists and pharmacists on the morality of abortion. In all, 254 participants constituted the sample. The inadequate knowledge on Brazilian abortion laws was the only determinant negatively associated with the construct "Sexual and Reproductive Rights", corroborating the hypothesis that a better understanding of abortion legislation could mitigate the opposition of some professionals to the ethical perspective that access to safe abortion should be seen as a sexual and reproductive right.

Conhecimento de médicos residentes em Ginecologia e Obstetrícia sobre o aborto medicamentoso / Conocimiento de médicos residentes en Ginecología y Obstetricia sobre el aborto con medicamentos / Knowledge on medical abortion among Brazilian medical residents in Gynecology and Obstetrics

O aborto medicamentoso ou farmacológico tem demonstrado ser um meio eficaz para a interrupção da gravidez. Entretanto, o treinamento de provedores no uso do misoprostol tem sido limitado. O presente artigo tem como objetivo identificar o grau de conhecimento dos médicos residentes em Ginecologia e Obstetrícia sobre aborto medicamentoso. Realizou-se um estudo transversal multicêntrico com residentes regularmente inscritos no programa de residência em Ginecologia e Obstetrícia de vinte e um hospitais de ensino. Foi utilizado um questionário de autorresposta. As respostas corretas a cada uma das alternativas foram identificadas e uma variável de resposta binária (≥ P70, < P70) foi definida pelo percentil 70 do número de perguntas sobre o misoprostol. Quatrocentos e sete médicos residentes devolveram o questionário, sendo que 404 estavam preenchidos e três em branco. A maioria (56,3%) dos residentes tinha até 27 anos de idade, era do sexo feminino (81,1%) e não vivia junto com um(a) companheiro(a) (70%). A maior proporção (68,2%) estava cursando o primeiro ou segundo ano da residência. Apenas 40,8% dos participantes acertaram 70% ou mais das afirmativas. Na análise múltipla, cursar o terceiro ano de residência ou superior (OR = 2,18; IC95%: 1,350-3,535) e ter participado do atendimento a uma mulher com abortamento induzido ou provavelmente induzido (OR = 4,12; IC95%: 1,761-9,621) mostraram-se associados a um maior conhecimento sobre o tema. Entre os médicos brasileiros residentes em Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, o conhecimento sobre o aborto medicamentoso é muito reduzido e constitui um obstáculo para o bom atendimento dos casos de interrupção legal da gestação.

El aborto con medicamentos o farmacológico ha demostrado ser un medio eficaz para la interrupción del embarazo. No obstante, la capacitación de los médicos en el uso del misoprostol ha sido limitada. El objetivo de este artículo es identificar el grado de conocimiento de los médicos residentes en Ginecología y Obstetricia sobre el aborto con medicamentos. Se realizó un estudio transversal multicéntrico con residentes regularmente inscritos en el programa de residencia en Ginecología y Obstetricia de veintiún hospitales de enseñanza. Se utilizó un cuestionario de autorrespuesta. Las respuestas correctas de cada una de las alternativas fueron identificadas y una variable de respuesta binaria (≥ P70, < P70) se definió por el percentil 70 del número de preguntas sobre el misoprostol. Cuatrocientos siete médicos residentes devolvieron el cuestionario, siendo que 404 estaban cumplimentados y tres en blanco. La mayoría (56,3%) de los residentes tenía hasta 27 años de edad, eran de sexo femenino (81,1%); no vivía junto a un(a) compañero(a) (70%). La mayor proporción (68,2%) estaba cursando el primero o segundo año de residencia. Solamente un 40,8% de los participantes acertaron un 70% o más de las afirmaciones. En el análisis múltiple, estar en el tercer año de residencia o superior (OR = 2,18; IC95%: 1,350-3,535) y haber estado implicado en la atención a una mujer con aborto inducido o probablemente inducido (OR = 4,12; IC95%: 1,761-9,621) se mostraron asociados a un mayor conocimiento sobre el tema. Entre los médicos brasileños residentes en Ginecología y Obstetricia, el conocimiento sobre aborto con medicamentos es muy reducido y constituye en obstáculo para una buena atención de los casos de interrupción legal de la gestación.

Medical or drug-induced abortion has been proven as an effective means for termination of pregnancy. However, training of providers in the use of misoprostol has been limited. The current article aims to identify the degree of knowledge on medical abortion among Brazilian medical residents in Gynecology and Obstetrics. A multicenter cross-sectional study was performed with residents regularly enrolled in residency programs in Gynecology and Obstetrics in 21 teaching hospitals. A self-responded questionnaire was used. Correct responses to each of the alternatives were identified, and a binary response variable (≥ P70, < P70) was defined by the 70th percentile of the number of questions on misoprostol. Four hundred and seven medical residents returned the questionnaire, of which 404 were completed and three were blank. The majority (56.3%) of the residents were 27 years or younger, females (81.1%), and single or not living with a partner (70%). Two-thirds (68.2%) were in the first or second year of residency. Only 40.8% of the participants answered 70% or more of the questions correctly. In the multivariate analysis, enrollment in the third year of residency or greater (OR = 2.18; 95%CI: 1.350-3.535) and having participated in treatment of a woman with induced or probably induced abortion (OR = 4.12; 95%CI: 1.761-9.621) were associated with better knowledge on the subject. Among Brazilian medical residents in Gynecology and Obstetrics, knowledge on medical abortion is very limited and poses an obstacle to proper care in cases of legal termination of pregnancy.

The abstract versus the concrete: differing opinions of medical residents in obstetrics and gynaecology about abortion and punishment of abortion.

Purpose: To investigate the opinions of Brazilian medical residents in Obstetrics and Gynaecology on abortion legislation according to their personal beliefs.Material and methods: A multicentre cross-sectional study. Residents at 21 university teaching hospitals completed a self-report questionnaire on their opinions in abstract terms, and about punishing women who abort in general and women they know.Results: In abstract terms, 8% favoured allowing abortion under any circumstances (fully liberal); 36% under socioeconomic or psychological constraints (broadly liberal); 75.3% opposed punishing a woman who has aborted (liberal in general practice); and 90.2% opposed punishing women they knew personally (liberal in personal practice). Not having a stable partner and not being influenced by religion were factors associated with liberal opinions. In personal practice, however, 80% of those who are influenced by religion were liberal. The percentage of respondents whose opinions were liberal was significantly greater among those who believed that abortion rates would remain the same or decrease following liberalisation.Conclusions: Judgements regarding the penalisation of women who abort are strongly influenced by how close the respondent is to the problem. Accurate information on abortion needs to be provided. Although about one third of the respondents were broadly liberal, the majority oppose punishment.

Opinions and main sources of information about menopause among middle-aged Brazilian women.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate women's opinions about menopause and the sources of information they use to deepen their understanding of the topic. METHODS: Population-based study with 749 Brazilian women aged 45 to 60 years. The answers to the question "What is menopause?" were typed and coded, and categories that emerged from the interviewees' own speech were created. The answers to the question: "Where or from whom did you get information about menopause?" were also analyzed. RESULTS: The mean age of women was 52.5 (± 4.4) years. Of them, 68% were postmenopausal. According to 67.5% of the interviewees, the concept of menopause encompassed changes in the menstrual cycle and hormones. For 48%, menopause meant physical changes such as "hot flushes and vaginal dryness." For 22.7%, menopause represented psychological changes. The concept of menopause was associated with some change in sexuality for 7.6% of the interviewees. Approximately 18% could not explain what menopause meant. Regarding the sources of information, 44.5% of the women attributed this knowledge to friends and relatives. Doctors or health services were mentioned by 44.3% of women. Television or radio was cited by 22.0%; magazines, newspapers, or books were cited by 14.0%; and the Internet was cited by 6.8% of women. Fifty-two women (6.9%) reported having no source of information about menopause. CONCLUSIONS: Most of the interviewees relate the term "menopause" to physiological events. There seems to be a suppressed demand for information on the various aspects of the menopausal transition among middle-aged Brazilian women.

"The use of educational strategies for promotion of knowledge, attitudes and contraceptive practices among teenagers - A randomized clinical trial".

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate two educational interventions and identify differences between them in what concerns the promotion of knowledge, attitudes and practices in relation to the pill and male condom. METHODS: A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted with teenagers, in which two different educational interventions were used, one based on the methodology of problematization (PG) and another on the pedagogy of transmission (TG). Knowledge, attitudes and practices were verified through a questionnaire applied before, one month and three months after the intervention. RESULTS: The two educational interventions promoted positive changes in the answers to questions on the knowledge, attitudes and practices of adolescents, from both groups. In what concerns knowledge, performance when answering the questionnaire was better after the intervention for both. However, only the PG showed improvements in performance over time. The TG showed a higher chance of displaying certain positive attitudes and more chances of correct answers about some practices. CONCLUSION: The two educational interventions, despite having used different methodologies, have generally been proved to be effective for teaching about the pill and condom use, with positive impacts on knowledge, attitudes and practices, but with the methodology of problematization, the maintenance of knowledge in the time period studied was obtained.

Measurement properties of the questionnaire "Mosaic of opinions on induced abortion": a multicenter study in seven Brazilian hospitals.

OBJECTIVE: In Brasil, abortion is legal in cases of rape, when there is a risk of maternal death, and in cases of fetal anencephaly. However, the literature reports that some doctors refuse to care for women with such demands or come to perform it in a discriminatory manner. Pretest, test and evaluate the measurement properties of the "Mosaic of Opinions on Induced Abortion," a questionnaire developed to investigate the perspectives of Brazilian healthcare professionals about the morality of abortion. METHODS: Firstly, the questionnaire was pretested in an intentional sample of specialists. Secondly, it was tested in a randomized sample of 32 healthcare professionals. Finally, we conducted a multi-center study in seven university hospitals to evaluate the measurement properties of the questionnaire. RESULTS: Combined samples of the three phases totalized 430 individuals. In pretest and test, all the evaluated aspects obtained satisfactory results. In the multicenter phase, confirmatory factorial analysis led to an important reduction of the questionnaire, which also obtained good indicators of reliability, beyond the validation of construct and criteria. CONCLUSION: Questionnaire has been validated and is suitable for use in other surveys in Brasil.

Measurement properties of the questionnaire "Mosaic of opinions on induced abortion": a multicenter study in seven Brazilian hospitals

SUMMARY In Brasil, abortion is legal in cases of rape, when there is a risk of maternal death, and in cases of fetal anencephaly. However, the literature reports that some doctors refuse to care for women with such demands or come to perform it in a discriminatory manner. OBJECTIVE: Pretest, test and evaluate the measurement properties of the "Mosaic of Opinions on Induced Abortion," a questionnaire developed to investigate the perspectives of Brazilian healthcare professionals about the morality of abortion. METHODS: Firstly, the questionnaire was pretested in an intentional sample of specialists. Secondly, it was tested in a randomized sample of 32 healthcare professionals. Finally, we conducted a multi-center study in seven university hospitals to evaluate the measurement properties of the questionnaire. RESULTS: Combined samples of the three phases totalized 430 individuals. In pretest and test, all the evaluated aspects obtained satisfactory results. In the multicenter phase, confirmatory factorial analysis led to an important reduction of the questionnaire, which also obtained good indicators of reliability, beyond the validation of construct and criteria. CONCLUSION: Questionnaire has been validated and is suitable for use in other surveys in Brasil.

RESUMO RESUMO: No Brasil, o aborto induzido é permitido por lei em casos de estupro, risco de morte para a gestante e anencefalia fetal. Entretanto, a literatura relata que alguns médicos recusam atender mulheres com tais demandas, ou o fazem de maneira discriminatória. OBJETIVO: Pré-testar, testar e avaliar as propriedades da medida do "Mosaico de opiniões sobre o aborto induzido", um questionário para investigar as perspectivas de profissionais da saúde brasileiros sobre a moralidade do aborto. MÉTODOS: Primeiro, o questionário foi pré-testado em uma amostra intencional de especialistas. Em segundo lugar, foi testado em uma amostra aleatória de 32 profissionais da saúde. Finalmente, conduziu-se um estudo multicêntrico em sete hospitais universitários para avaliar as propriedades da medida do questionário. RESULTADOS: Combinadas, as amostras das três fases totalizaram 430 sujeitos. No pré-teste e no teste, todos os aspectos avaliados obtiveram resultados satisfatórios. Na fase multicêntrica, a análise fatorial confirmatória levou a uma importante redução do questionário, que também obteve bons indicadores de confiabilidade, além da validade de construto e de critério. CONCLUSÕES: O questionário foi validado e encontra-se apto para ser utilizado em outras pesquisas no Brasil.

A Aprendizagem Baseada em Casos da Atenção Primária à Saúde nas Escolas Médicas Brasileiras / Learning Based on Primary Health Care Cases in Brazilian Medical Schools

RESUMO Este estudo visou conhecer a inserção dos estudantes na comunidade das escolas médicas brasileiras e como essas escolas estão realizando a integração curricular dos conteúdos básicos ao clínico por meio de casos clínicos vivenciados da atenção primária à saúde. Um questionário estruturado, com 26 itens, pré-testado, foi enviado inicialmente por e-mail aos coordenadores de 160 cursos de Medicina reconhecidos pelo Ministério da Educação (MEC), com pelo menos uma turma de egressos. As escolas e os coordenadores foram identificados com base na lista de escolas filiadas à Associação Brasileira de Educação Médica (Abem), no período de maio a outubro de 2013. O questionário foi respondido por 108 coordenadores das escolas médicas associadas. As respostas foram obtidas por e-mail, entrevista gravada por telefone (telepesquisa) e impressos (face a face), de maio a outubro de 2013, após assinado o Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido (TCLE). Os dados foram tabulados e analisados por meio de estatística descritiva, com distribuição percentual das variáveis categóricas, utilizando o programa estatístico Epi-InfoTM, versão 7.1.4.Para 88% dos coordenadores entrevistados, a escola prevê a integração curricular entre ciências básicas e clínicas; 58,3% apresentam integração curricular por meio da metodologia da problematização com casos clínicos da atenção primária à saúde;para 43,5% dos entrevistados, os conteúdos estão parcialmente integrados. Todas as escolas seguem as DCN 2001 e 38,9% delas receberam auxílio de políticas indutoras do governo federal. O currículo está norteado pelos agravos mais prevalentes para 63,9% das escolas, e 75,9% consideram os objetivos de aprendizagem relevantes para a população. Um total de86,1% prevê o trabalho com equipe multiprofissional, e 56,5% das escolas integram o médico de família com as demais especialidades. Para 71,3%, as atividades na comunidade aumentam a responsabilidade social dos egressos, e 37% acreditam que essas atividades possam auxiliar na melhor distribuição dos futuros profissionais. De acordo com os coordenadores, a maioria das escolas médicas apresenta integração de conteúdos básico-clínicos, e 67,6% opinaram que as estratégias utilizadas para integração em suas escolas são bem-sucedidas.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess community placement of studentsfrom Brazilian Medical Schools and the schools'integration of basic content intothe clinical curriculum through actual experience of clinical situations in primary health care. A structured questionnaire containing 26 pre-tested items was sent out initially by e-mail to the coordinators of160 medical courses recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC) with at least one class of recent graduates. The selected schools and coordinators were identified from a list of ABEM (Brazilian Association of Medical Education) member institutions from May to October 2013. The questionnaires were answered by 108 coordinators in three different methods: by e-mail, by telephone interviewand in hard copy (face-to-face meetings) after signing the Informed Consent Form (TCLE). Data were tabulated and analyzed by descriptive statistics, with percentage distribution of the categorical variables, using thestatistical software packageEpi-InfoTM, version 7.1.4. 88% of thecoorindators reported that their school is striving to achieve curricular integration between basic, clinical and human sciences; 58.3% of them present integration through the problematization of clinical cases in primary care and 43.5% considerthe content to be partially integrated. All respondent schools follow the National Curriculum Guidelines of 2001 and 38.9% received inductive policy governmental aid. For 63.9% of the respondents,the curriculum is guided by the most prevalent health problems and 75.9% consider that the objectives are relevant to the population. A total of 86.1% foresee work withincross-functional teams and 56.5% of the schools integrate family physicians with other medical specialties. For 71.3%, activities in the local community increase social responsibility and 37% believe it may improve the distribution of future professionals. According to the coordinators, most medical schoolsare implementing basic and clinical curricular integration and 67.6% expressed the view that the strategies used for curricular integration at their medical schools are successful.

Obstetrician's risk perception on the prescription of magnesium sulfate in severe preeclampsia and eclampsia: A qualitative study in Brazil.

INTRODUCTION: Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is the drug of choice for the prevention and control of seizures in the management of severe preeclampsia/eclampsia. Several barriers have been identified in the use of MgSO4, especially in low and middle-income settings. OBJECTIVE: To describe the obstetrician's perception on possible reasons for underutilizing magnesium sulfate to treat preeclampsia/eclampsia. METHOD: A qualitative clinical study, based on phenomenological reference by semi-structured interviews and open-ended discussions with obstetricians of the public healthcare system in primary care units (PCU) and referral maternity hospitals (RMH), in a southeastern Brazilian city. RESULTS: Fear of drug toxicity was the major cause for not prescribing the medication in PCU. Fear was justified by insufficient technical, structural and organizational resources of healthcare facilities and by a shortage of physicians properly trained for adequate drug use. CONCLUSION: Fear of toxicity of magnesium sulfate was the main barrier towards timely and proper drug use. Periodic skill development and training of obstetricians, along with integration of the medical team in the work environment may contribute to decrease fear, ensuring safety of drug prescription and thus possibly reducing adverse outcomes related to PE.

'It's much worse than dying': the experiences of female victims of sexual violence.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To describe the experiences of women who have suffered sexual violence and the impact and importance of that violence on their lives. BACKGROUND: Sexual violence against women is a serious problem worldwide. Studies need to investigate how women reorganise their lives after experiencing sexual violence. DESIGN: A qualitative design was used to explore women's experiences. METHODS: This study analysed semistructured interviews of 11 women who had experienced a sexual assault. The interviews were performed at a specialised walk-in clinic at a university hospital in the interior of São Paulo State, Brazil. A thematic analysis of the content led to the identification of the following themes: (1) impact and meaning of the violence; (2) feelings; (3) overcoming the violence and (4) expectations for the future. RESULTS: Sexual violence had a devastating impact on the lives of these women. The women's postviolence experiences caused feelings of guilt, impotence, fragility and immobility. These experiences also instilled a belief that they may have 'provoked' the violence. Nevertheless, the women showed resilience, investing all of their energy in returning their lives to pre-violence conditions. Family, friends and other important people, as well as the care that the women received from health services, were cited as factors that sustained this attitude of resilience. CONCLUSIONS: Providing appropriate care to female victims of sexual assault requires not only treating the physical damage caused by the violence but also evaluating the particularities of the experience's emotional impact on each woman and the psychosocial repercussions of the experience. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Health professionals should follow up with women during their recovery period.

Situational analysis of facilitators and barriers to availability and utilization of magnesium sulfate for eclampsia and severe preeclampsia in the public health system in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: Eclampsia is the main cause of maternal death in Brazil. Magnesium sulfate is the drug of choice for seizure prevention and control in the management of severe preeclampsia and eclampsia. Despite scientific evidence demonstrating its effectiveness and safety, there have been delays in managing hypertensive disorders, including timely access to magnesium sulfate. To conduct a general situational analysis on availability and use of magnesium sulfate for severe preeclampsia and eclampsia in the public health system. METHOD: A situational analysis was conducted with two components: a documental analysis on information available at the official websites on the policy, regulation and availability of the medication, plus a cross sectional study with field analysis and interviews with local managers of public obstetric health services in Campinas, in the southeast of Brazil. We used the fishbone cause and effect diagram to organize study components. Interviews with managers were held during field observations using specific questionnaires. RESULTS: There was no access to magnesium sulfate in primary care facilities, obstetric care was excluded from urgency services and clinical protocols for professional guidance on the adequate use of magnesium sulfate were lacking in the emergency mobile care service. Magnesium sulfate is currently only administered in referral maternity hospitals. CONCLUSION: The lack of processes that promote the integration between urgency/emergency care and specialized obstetric care possibly favors the untimely use of magnesium sulfate and contributes to the high maternal morbidity/mortality rates.