Factors associated with vertical transmission of syphilis in a city in the State of São Paulo / Fatores associados à transmissão vertical de sífilis em um município do Estado de São Paulo / Factores asociados a transmisión vertical de sífilis en una ciudad del Estado de São Paulo

Background and Objectives: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection with low-cost and accessible treatment; however, it is considered a public health problem. Further studies are needed to improve knowledge about the factors that may contribute to the mother-to-child transmission of syphilis. Given its high detection rate in pregnant women and the possible adverse events of syphilis in Brazil, the objective was to evaluate the association of individual and clinical characteristics of syphilis with the incidence of congenital syphilis in pregnant women. Methods: This retrospective study was performed in a medium-size municipality in the State of São Paulo. Notification forms from the Notifiable Diseases Information System were used and the occurrence of congenital syphilis was the outcome of the study. Bivariate analyses and logistic regression were performed with variables that obtained p values <0.25. Results: Most pregnant women were 20-34 years old (62.2%) and had white skin (63.2%) and incomplete elementary schooling (35.4%). The occurrence of congenital syphilis was associated with the maternal syphilis diagnosis (p<0,001) and with not performing the treponemal test during the prenatal examination (p =0.014). There was a greater risk for the occurrence of congenital syphilis in cases with late diagnosis during pregnancy (OR=16.48; 95%CI 3.22-84.26) and tertiary/latent clinical classification (OR=7.62; 95%CI 1.40-41.54). Conclusion: Maternal diagnosis in the third trimester of pregnancy and tertiary/latent clinical classification were the main risk factors for the occurrence of congenital syphilis, reinforcing the importance of a quality prenatal examination performed timely.(AU)

Justificativa e Objetivos: A sífilis é uma Infecção Sexualmente Transmissível, com tratamento de baixo custo e acessível; porém, ela é considerada um problema de saúde pública. Para aprimorar o conhecimento sobre os fatores que podem contribuir para transmissão vertical da sífilis, mais estudos são necessários. Diante da elevada taxa de detecção em gestantes e dos possíveis eventos adversos da sífilis no Brasil, o objetivo foi avaliar a associação das características individuais e clínicas de sífilis com a incidência de sífilis congênita em gestantes. Métodos: Este estudo retrospectivo foi realizado em um município de médio porte no Estado de São Paulo. Foram usadas as fichas de notificação do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação e o desfecho do estudo foi a ocorrência de sífilis congênita. Foram realizadas análises bivariadas e regressão logística com as variáveis que obtiveram valores de p<0,25. Resultados: As maioria das gestantes tinha 20-34 anos (62,2%), era branca (63,2%), com escolaridade fundamental incompleta (35,4%). A ocorrência de sífilis congênita esteve associada ao diagnóstico de sífilis materno no terceiro trimestre de gestação (p<0,001) e com a não realização de teste treponêmico durante o pré-natal (p=0,014). Houve maior risco para a ocorrência de sífilis congênita os casos com diagnóstico tardio na gestação (OR=16,48; IC95% 3,22-84,26) e classificação clínica terciária/latente (OR=7,62; IC95% 1,40-41,54). Conclusão: Os principais fatores de risco para ocorrência de sífilis congênita foram o diagnóstico materno no terceiro trimestre de gestação e classificação clínica terciária/latente, reforçando a importância de um exame pré-natal de qualidade e em tempo oportuno.(AU)

Justificación y objetivos: La sífilis es una Infección de Transmisión Sexual con tratamiento accesible y de bajo coste, sin embargo, es considerada un problema de salud pública. Se necesitan más estudios para mejorar el conocimiento sobre los factores que pueden contribuir a la transmisión maternoinfantil de la sífilis. Dada su alta tasa de detección en gestantes y los posibles eventos adversos de la sífilis en Brasil, el objetivo fue evaluar la asociación de las características individuales y clínicas de la sífilis con la incidencia de sífilis congénita en gestantes. Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo realizado en una ciudad de mediano porte del Estado de São Paulo. Fueran utilizados formularios de notificación obligatoria del Sistema de Información de Enfermedades de Declaración Obligatoria y el desenlance fue la ocurrencia de sífilis congénita. Se realizaron análisis bivariados y regresión logística con las variables que obtuvieron p-value<0,25. Resultados: La mayoría de las mujeres embarazadas tenían entre 20 y 34 años (62,2%), eran blancas (63,2%), con instrucción primaria incompleta (35,4%). La aparición de sífilis congénita se asoció con el diagnóstico de sífilis materna en el tercer trimestre del embarazo (p<0,001) y con la no realización de prueba treponémica durante el prenatal (p=0,014). Hubo un mayor riesgo de sífilis congénita en los casos diagnosticados tardíamente en el embarazo (OR=16,48; IC95% 3,22-84,26) y clasificación clínica terciaria/latente (OR=7,62; IC95% 1,40-41,54). Conclusiones: Los principales factores de riesgo de aparición de sífilis congénita fueron el diagnóstico materno en el tercer trimestre de gestación y la clasificación clínica terciaria/tardía, lo que refuerza la importancia de una atención prenatal de calidad y oportuna.(AU)

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.

Health literacy dimensions among public health service users with chronic diseases in Piracicaba, Brazil, 2019

Aim: This study analyzes factors associated with dimensions of health literacy (HL) functional, communicative and critical among public health service users with chronic non-communicable diseases. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical research was carried out in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil, with adults and older adults attending Family Health Units (FHU). Data were collected by oral exam (CPOD and CPI) and a questionnaire on systemic conditions, sociodemographic factors, health behaviors and HLS (HLS-14). The outcomes consisted of functional, communicative, and critical HL dimensions dichotomized by median (high and low), which were analyzed by chi-square test (p<0.05) to find associations with the variables studied. Results: The study sample comprised 238 FHU users with 62.7 (± 10.55) mean age, of which 47.5% (n=113) showed high functional HL, 50.0% (n=119) high communicative HL, and 46.2% (n=110) high critical HL. High functional HL was associated with men (p<0.05). Functional and communicative HL were associated with having higher education (p<0.001 and p=0.018, respectively). High communicative and critical HL were associated with regular use of dental and medical services (p<0.05). Individuals with low functional HL were more likely to present poor tooth brushing (p=0.020). High HL (in all three dimensions) was associated with regular flossing and having more teeth (p<0.05). Conclusion: Functional, communicative and critical HL were associated with health behaviors and clinical outcomes, whereas the functional dimension was also associated with sociodemographic factors. HL dimensions allowed to differentiate health-related factors

Criterion validity of 14-item Health Literacy Scale (HLS-14) questionnaire in Brazilian adults and older people.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the criterion validity of the 14-item Health Literacy Scale (HLS-14) in Brazilian adults and older adults. The cross-sectional study performed in an oral health (OH) prospective cohort was conducted in 2017 in Piracicaba, Brazil. The HLS-14 questionnaire was applied to evaluate Health Literacy (HL) by dimensions: Functional literacy (FunL), Communicative literacy (ComL) and Critical literacy (CriL). An evaluation protocol (EP) was proposed to evaluate the criterion validity of HLS-14 considering HL dimensions (FunL: reading of the drug information leaflets; ComL: reading of the medical prescription and CriL: identification of OH conditions). HL (total) was dichotomized by the median in high (≥35 point) or low (<35 point) HL. Kendall's rank correlation coefficient (p < 0.05) and chi-squared test (p < 0.05) were applied. There was agreement between EP and HLS-14 for FunL (p < 0.01). There was association between high HL, measured through the HLS-14 questionnaire, assessing the reading of the drug information leaflets (p < 0.01) and the need for help to read them (p < 0.01). EP showed association between high HL and being able to read the drug information leaflet (p < 0.01), not needing help to read (p < 0.01), having found in the prescription all the information to take the medicine (p < 0.01) and knowing two or more health and OH information in the educational material (p < 0.01). The HSL-14 questionnaire showed criterion validity to measure FunL, and for some items of ComL and CriL evaluation. HL evaluation in a practical and multidimensional way could have an effect on the communication between health professional and patient, motivation and health outcomes.

Literacia em saúde em adultos e idosos diabéticos usuários do serviço público de saúde em municípios de São Paulo / Health literacy in diabetic adults and elderly using the public health service in São Paulo municipalities

Objetivo Analisar a literacia em saúde de adultos e idosos com diabetes tipo 2 atendidos em unidades de saúde de dois municípios de São Paulo. Métodos Estudo transversal com adultos e idosos diabéticos acompanhados em duas unidades de saúde: uma localizada em Jundiaí e a outra em Piracicaba. Foram analisados: fatores socioeconômicos e demográficos, comportamentos em saúde, condições clínicas, uso do serviço de saúde, a literacia (por meio do Health Literacy Scale, aplicado através de entrevistas); e os índices de glicemia e hemoglobina glicada relatados nos prontuários dos participantes. Realizou-se teste Qui-Quadrado para verificar associação da literacia com as variáveis independentes (p<0,05). Resultados A maior parte da amostra era composta por mulheres, 67,6% dos participantes (n=48) apresentou glicemia alterada <127mg/dL, 59,1% (n=39) Hb1Ac <8% e um baixo nível de literacia foi observado em 51,6% (n=46) dos avaliados. A baixa literacia foi associada à moradia não própria, maior glicemia, baixa escolaridade, ao tabagismo e aos brancos (p<0,05). Conclusão No presente estudo houve associação da literacia com variáveis clínicas e comportamentos em saúde, indicando que a literacia em saúde deve ser considerada nas estratégias de promoção de saúde e na qualidade da atenção em saúde voltadas para a população com diabetes mellitus.

ObjectiveTo analyze health literacy in adults and elderly with diabetes type 2, in health units in two municipalities of São Paulo.MethodsCross-sectional study with 95 adults and elderly diabetics, followed up in two health units, in Jundiaí and Piracicaba. Were analyzed: socioeconomic and demographic factors, health behaviors, clinical conditions, use of health services, literacy through the Health Literacy Scale applied by interviews; and blood glucose levels and glycated hemoglobin by medical records of the participants. Chi-Square test was performed to verify the association between literacy and independent variables (p<0,05).ResultsMost of the sample were women, 67,6% (n=48) had blood glucose <127mg/dL, 59,1% (n=39) Hb1Ac<8%, and low literacy 51,6% (n=46). Low literacy was associated with non-owned housing, higher blood glucose, low schooling, smoking and whites (p<0,05).ConclusionIn the present study, literacy was associated with clinical variables and health behaviors, indicating that literacy should be considered in health promotion strategies in the quality of care and health services, aimed at the population with diabetes mellitus.

Seroepidemiological investigation of COVID-19: A cross-sectional study in Jundiai, São Paulo, Brazil.

The dramatic increase in the number of COVID-19 cases has been a threat to global health and a challenge for health systems. Estimating the prevalence of infection in the population is essential to provide support for action planning. Within this scenario, the aim of the present study was to analyze the seroprevalence and associated factors of COVID-19 Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil. This cross-sectional study was conducted from June 1st to June 19th, 2020. The participants were patients with respiratory symptoms who sought Primary Care Units (UBS) (n = 1,181) and subjects recruited from randomly selected households by probability sampling (n = 3,065), as screening strategy. All participants, in both phases, were submitted to SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen tests (IgG and IgM) and responded to a questionnaire including sociodemographic characteristics based on Behavioural Insights for COVID-19. Total seroprevalence (positive/negative) was the outcome and the independent variables were sociodemographic variables, health behavior and signs/symptoms. The chi-squared test was used for association analysis (p<0.05) and variables with p<0.20 were entered into the logistic regression model (p<0.05). A total of 1,181 subjects from the UBS and 3,065 from the selected households participated in the study. The seroprevalence was 30.8% in the UBS and 3.1% in the households. The adjusted logistic regression identified that lower educational level (OR 2.68; 95%CI 1.59-4.54), household member testing positive (OR 1.67; 95%CI 1.16-2.39), presence of anosmia (OR 3.68, 95%CI 2.56-5.28) and seeking UBS (OR 3.76; 95%CI 2.08-6.82) was risk factors to test positive for SARS-CoV-2. Estimating the seroprevalence in the population was important to know the disease extension that was higher than the notified cases. These results showed socioeconomic aspects associated with COVID-19 even adjusted by symptoms. Populational epidemiologic studies that investigate the associated factors of COVID-19 are relevant to plan strategies to control the pandemic.

The role of health literacy as a factor associated with tooth loss.

OBJECTIVE: The objective was to analyze the role of health literacy (HL) as a factor associated with tooth loss among users of the Brazilian Health System with chronic non-communicable diseases. METHODS: The cross-sectional analytical study was conducted with adult and elderly users chosen at ten Family Health Clinics in a draw in the town of Piracicaba, São Paulo State, Brazil. A questionnaire was applied with sociodemographic data (sex, age, skin color and education), behavioral data (brushing and flossing), determinants in health (type of dental health services and how often) and clinical data (pain). Mouth conditions were collected by intraoral examination of visible dental biofilm and community Pediodontal Index. The systemic clinical conditions (blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin and blood pressure) were extracted from the medical records. The explanatory variable was HL (low, medium and high), measured with the Health Literacy Scale (HLS-14). RESULTS: The outcome was tooth loss measured by the index of decayed, missing and filled teeth. Logistic regression was performed using a conceptual model for HL (p < 0.05). For the 238 subjects, the mean age was 62.7 years (± 10.55). Tooth loss was associated with HL in regression models adjusted by type of dental service, dental frequency, and dental floss. In the final model, the factors associated with tooth loss are older age (OR = 1,12; 95%CI: 1,07-1,17), a lower education (OR = 3,43; 95%CI: 1,17-10,10), irregular use of dental floss (OR = 4,58; 95%CI: 1.75 in-7,31), irregular use of dental services (n = 2,60; 95% 1,32-5,12), periodontal pocket (> 4 mm) (n = 0,31; 95%CI: 0,01-0,08), having visible dental biofilm (OR = 7,23; 95%CI: 3,19-16,41) and a higher level of blood sugar (glucose) (n = 1,98; 95%CI: 1.00-3,92). CONCLUSIONS: tooth loss was associated with HL when adjusted by health behaviors; when sociodemographic variables and clinical conditions were included, it was less significant. In the final model, behaviors, determinants in health and clinical conditions were risk indicators of tooth loss, showing the multifactorial nature of this phenomenon.

Effects of the intervention of the Multicenter Study IDEFICS on the prevalence of caries in Spanish children

Aim: To evaluate the effects of an intervention for the prevention of obesity on the prevalence of dental caries disease in Spanish children. Methods: Two cities participated intervention study nested in a cohort IDEFICS (Identification and prevention of dietary and lifestyle induced health effects in children and infants): Huesca, where there was a 2-year intervention, which encouraged less sugar consumption; and Zaragoza (control). The prevalence of caries was evaluated by examining the 1st permanent molars in the 7-11 age range, using the ICDAS (International Caries Detection and Assessment System). These teeth erupt at 6 years of age and at the baseline (2007-2008) were free of caries because they were not present in the oral cavity. As outcomes, white spots were selected, combining the ICDAS criteria 1 and 2, and untreated caries, combining criteria 4, 5 and 6. Their association with socioeconomic variables, BMI (Body Mass Index), frequency of sugar intake, sex and parents' perceptions of their children, was investigated. To do so, the chi-square test was applied (p<0.05). Results: The sample consisted of 281 children. The prevalence of white spots and untreated caries was higher in Huesca, despite the intervention. There was no association between the outcomes and the variables studied (p>0.05). Conclusion: The intervention for the prevention of obesity did not exert any association with the prevalence of caries in Spanish children

Epidemiological profile, spatial distribution, and syphilis time series: a cross-sectional study in a Brazilian municipality.

INTRODUCTION: Syphilis is an infectious disease of bacterial nature, acting on organs and/or systems. The increase in the number of cases worldwide has been of concern and the infection has been considered a public health problem. Given this scenario, this study evaluates the epidemiological profile, spatial distribution, and time series of the cases of acquired syphilis, syphilis in pregnant women, and congenital syphilis in a Brazilian municipality. METHODOLOGY: This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study with second data of the notified cases. For the definition of the population universe, an initial survey of syphilis cases notified in the municipality was carried out, from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2017. RESULTS: There was an increase in the notified cases and the detection/incidence rates of syphilis. The epidemiological profile was composed of men (76.7%), adults (24.8%), white (60.4%), with eight or more years of study (53.7%) in addition to pregnant adolescents (36.7%) and young adults (26.0%), with inadequate treatment and untreated partners. A concentration of cases was identified in the regions with the lowest monthly income and the time series showed an increasing trend (p-value < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Health actions should continue to improve access to diagnosis and to notification, focusing on treatment, cure and health education actions to control and prevent new cases.

COVID-19 in Jundiaí/SP: temporal dynamics of notifications and spatial analysis of seroepidemiological prevalence / COVID-19 em Jundiaí/SP: dinâmica temporal das notificações e análise espacial da prevalência soroepidemiológica / COVID-19 em Jundiaí/SP: dinâmica temporal de notificaciones y análisis espacial de prevalencia seroepidemiológica

Justificativa e Objetivos: A pandemia pela COVID-19 trouxe um cenário desafiador para a saúde pública em todo o mundo, devido ao pouco conhecimento sobre a infecção e seu aumento exponencial. O objetivo é analisar a tendência temporal e a distribuição espacial dos casos positivos para COVID-19 na cidade de Jundiaí/SP, Brasil, bem como sua correlação com a renda e densidade populacional dos bairros. Métodos: Estudo transversal, conduzido no período de fevereiro a junho de 2020. Os dados foram obtidos a partir dos casos confirmados pela Vigilância Epidemiológica e por levantamento soroepidemiológico realizado em duas etapas: 1) com usuários sintomáticos para Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave que buscaram atendimento nas Unidades de Saúde; 2) amostragem probabilística dos domicílios. Realizou-se análise da série temporal dos casos confirmados pela Vigilância Epidemiológica e foram elaborados mapas com a densidade de Kernel e Índice de Moran Local (p < 0,05) dos casos diagnosticados no levantamento soroepidemiológico. Resultados: Houve aumento do número de casos no período estudado (2,35%), bem como distribuição heterogênea no território, com concentração em áreas periféricas da cidade. Houve autocorrelação espacial fraca entre média da renda per capita (I = 0.11; valor de p < 0,001) e densidade populacional por bairros (I = 0.05; valor de p = 0,03). Conclusão: A análise do comportamento da infecção no tempo e espaço podem contribuir com ações de enfrentamento com base nas necessidades locais.(AU)

Background and Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic brought a challenging scenario for public health worldwide, due to little knowledge about the infection and the exponential increase in new cases. This study aims to analyze the temporal trend and the spatial distribution of the positive cases for COVID-19 in the city of Jundiaí/SP, Brazil, as well as its correlation with the income and population density of the neighborhoods. Methods: Cross-sectional study, conducted from February to June 2020. Data were obtained from cases confirmed by the Epidemiological Surveillance and by a seroepidemiological survey carried out in two stages: 1) with symptomatic users for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome who sought care in Basic Health Units; 2) probabilistic sampling of households. An analysis of the time series of the cases confirmed by the Epidemiological Surveillance was carried out and maps with Kernel density and Local Moran Index (p <0.05) of the cases diagnosed in the seroepidemiological survey were prepared. Results: There was an increase in the number of cases in the period studied (2.35%), as well as the heterogeneous distribution in the territory, with a concentration in peripheral areas of the city. There was weak spatial autocorrelation between average per capita income (I = 0.11; p value <0.001) and population density by neighborhood (I = 0.05; p value = 0.03). Conclusion: The analysis of infection behavior in time and space can contribute to coping actions based on local needs.(AU)

Justificación y Objetivos: La pandemia por COVID-19 trajo un escenario desafiante para la salud pública a nivel mundial, debido al escaso conocimiento sobre la infección y su aumento exponencial. El objetivo es analizar la tendencia temporal y la distribución espacial de casos positivos para COVID-19 en la ciudad de Jundiai/SP, Brasil, así como su correlación con el ingreso per cápita y la densidad poblacional de los barrios. Métodos: Estudio transversal, realizado de febrero a junio de 2020. Se obtuvieron datos de casos confirmados por la Vigilancia Epidemiológica y por encuesta seroepidemiológica realizada en dos etapas: 1) con usuarios sintomáticos por Síndrome Respiratorio Agudo Severo que acudieron a las Unidades de Salud; 2) muestreo probabilístico de hogares. Se realizó un análisis de la serie temporal de los casos confirmados por la Vigilancia Epidemiológica y, se elaboraron mapas con densidad de kernel e índice de Moran local (p <0.05) de los casos diagnosticados en la encuesta seroepidemiologica. Resultados: hubo un incremento en el número de casos en el período estudiado (2,35%), así como una distribución heterogénea de casos en el territorio, con concentración en áreas periféricas de la ciudad. Hubo una autocorrelación espacial débil entre el ingreso per cápita promedio (I = 0.11; valor de p <0.001) y la densidad de población por vecindario (I = 0.05; valor de p = 0.03). Conclusión: El análisis del comportamiento de la infección en el tiempo y el espacio puede contribuir a acciones de afrontamiento basadas en las necesidades locales.(AU)

Estudo qualitativo da percepção de usuários hipertensos e diabéticos sobre saúde na Atenção Primária / A qualitative study of hypertensive and diabetic users' perceptions of health in primary care

Objetivo O estudo descreveu a percepção dos usuários hipertensos e diabéticos sobre atenção à saúde prestada em Unidades Básicas de Saúde. Métodos Métodos básicos adotados: estudo qualitativo ocorreu no município de Itapeva (SP), no ano de 2015. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com 12 usuários acima de 18, durante mês e uma análise temática para interpretação. Resultados Foram identificados 2 eixos principais, a saber: 1) "Vivência do cuidado em Saúde" e 2) "Acessibilidade na atenção à Saúde". No eixo 1, foram identificados subeixos: acolhimento, dificuldade de atendimento, agenda programada, atendimento a demanda espontânea, concentração nas especialidades médicas, acesso ao serviço de urgência. Já no eixo 2, os seguintes subeixos: dificuldade e facilidade de transporte do paciente ao serviço de urgência. Conclusão No cenário estudado, os usuários que se sentiram acolhidos perceberam como resolutiva a atenção. Esse cenário propõe que, nos espaços estudados, há limitações na execução de tarefas que são da competência da Atenção Primária à Saúde, e o modo como estão efetivando a atenção não favoreceu o entendimento correto do funcionamento da Atenção Primária à Saúde proposto pelo Ministério da Saúde. Priorizar a educação em saúde e o empoderamento do usuário perante sua condição crônica são estratégias possíveis, consolidando a clínica ampliada. A necessidade de continuar estudos que explorem a percepção dos usuários com relação à atenção à saúde é relevante para compreender as barreiras e pontos positivos do serviço, e assim auxiliar no seu planejamento estratégico de ações, programas e atividades destinados aos usuários com doenças crônicas não-transmissíveis.

Objective The study describes the perceptions of hypertensive and diabetic users regarding the health care provided in Basic Health Units. Methods The basic methods adopted were a qualitative study that took place in the city of Itapeva (SP) in 2015, semi-structured interviews that were conducted with 12 users older than 18 during the course of one month, and, finally, a thematic analysis for interpretation. Results Two main axes were identified, namely: 1) Experience of health care and 2) Accessibility in health care. In the first axis, six sub-axes were identified: reception, difficulties in service, scheduled agenda, meeting spontaneous demand, concentration on medical specialties, access to emergency services. On the second axis, the sub-axes discussed were the difficulty and ease of transporting the patient to the emergency department. Conclusion In the studied scenario, users who felt welcome perceived the attention received as resolving. This scenario suggests that there are limitations in the studied spaces as to the execution of tasks that are the competence of Primary Health Care and that the way that care is being provided has not favored the correct understanding of the functioning of Primary Health Care as proposed by the National Ministry of Health. Health education and user empowerment in the face of their chronic conditions are possible strategies consolidating the expanded clinic. There is a relevant need to further study and explore the users' perception of health care in order to understand the barriers and positive points of the service, and thus assist in their strategic planning of actions, programs, and activities aimed at users with chronic non-communicable diseases.

Health literacy on oral health practice and condition in an adult and elderly population.

The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of health literacy (HL) on health practices and oral health outcomes in an adult and elderly population in Brazil. A cross-sectional study nested in a cohort study was followed up over a period of four years (2011 and 2015) and assessed individuals between 23 and 69 years old from Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil. Data were collected by means of oral examinations (coronal caries, periodontal disease and visible biofilm) and interviews (socioeconomic, demographic, oral health-related quality of life, health practices and HL). The 14-item Health Literacy Scale (HLS) was used for HL data, which was the main explanatory variable. The result of the sum of the HLS-14 questionnaire for each participant was dichotomized into the median (46 points): 'high' and 'low' HL. Binary/multinomial logistic regressions were performed on health practice and oral health outcomes, controlled by age and sex (Model 1) and age, sex and socioeconomic status (Model 2; p < 0.05). The final sample consisted of 137 subjects and 43.8% (n = 60) presented low HL (LHL). LHL was associated with health practices, such as use of public dental services in Model 1 (odds ratio [OR] = 0.34, 95% CI: 0.14-0.87) and use of dental services for emergency in Model 1 (OR = 2.69, 95% CI: 1.29-5.51) and Model 2 (OR = 2.93, 95% CI: 1.17-7.30). Based on age and sex, LHL was associated with use of public dental service and use of emergency dental visits. Based on age, sex and socioeconomic status, LHL was associated with use of emergency dental visits.

The role of health literacy as a factor associated with tooth loss / O papel da literacia em saúde como fator associado às perdas dentárias

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE The objective was to analyze the role of health literacy (HL) as a factor associated with tooth loss among users of the Brazilian Health System with chronic non-communicable diseases. METHODS The cross-sectional analytical study was conducted with adult and elderly users chosen at ten Family Health Clinics in a draw in the town of Piracicaba, São Paulo State, Brazil. A questionnaire was applied with sociodemographic data (sex, age, skin color and education), behavioral data (brushing and flossing), determinants in health (type of dental health services and how often) and clinical data (pain). Mouth conditions were collected by intraoral examination of visible dental biofilm and community Pediodontal Index. The systemic clinical conditions (blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin and blood pressure) were extracted from the medical records. The explanatory variable was HL (low, medium and high), measured with the Health Literacy Scale (HLS-14). RESULTS The outcome was tooth loss measured by the index of decayed, missing and filled teeth. Logistic regression was performed using a conceptual model for HL (p < 0.05). For the 238 subjects, the mean age was 62.7 years (± 10.55). Tooth loss was associated with HL in regression models adjusted by type of dental service, dental frequency, and dental floss. In the final model, the factors associated with tooth loss are older age (OR = 1,12; 95%CI: 1,07-1,17), a lower education (OR = 3,43; 95%CI: 1,17-10,10), irregular use of dental floss (OR = 4,58; 95%CI: 1.75 in-7,31), irregular use of dental services (n = 2,60; 95% 1,32-5,12), periodontal pocket (> 4 mm) (n = 0,31; 95%CI: 0,01-0,08), having visible dental biofilm (OR = 7,23; 95%CI: 3,19-16,41) and a higher level of blood sugar (glucose) (n = 1,98; 95%CI: 1.00-3,92). CONCLUSIONS tooth loss was associated with HL when adjusted by health behaviors; when sociodemographic variables and clinical conditions were included, it was less significant. In the final model, behaviors, determinants in health and clinical conditions were risk indicators of tooth loss, showing the multifactorial nature of this phenomenon.

RESUMO OBJETIVO O objetivo foi analisar o papel da Literacia em Saúde (LS) como fator associado às perdas dentárias entre usuários do Sistema Único de Saúde com doenças crônicas não transmissíveis. MÉTODOS O estudo transversal e analítico foi conduzido com usuários adultos e idosos selecionados em dez Unidades de Saúde da Família sorteadas, em Piracicaba - SP, Brasil. Foi aplicado um questionário com dados sociodemográficos (sexo, idade, cor da pele e escolaridade), comportamentais (escovação e uso de fio dental), determinantes em saúde (tipo e frequência de uso de serviço de saúde médico e odontológico) e clínica (dor). As condições bucais foram coletadas por exame intrabucal do biofilme dental visível e Índice Pediodontal Comunitário. As condições clínicas sistêmicas (glicemia, hemoglobina glicada e pressóricas) foram extraídas dos prontuários. A variável explanatória foi a LS (baixa, média e alta), medida pelo Health Literacy Scale (HLS-14). RESULTADOS O desfecho foi à perda dentária medida pelo Índice de dentes permanentes cariados, perdidos e obturados. Foi realizada regressão logística com uso de um modelo conceitual para a LS (p < 0,05). Para os 238 indivíduos, a média de idade foi 62,7 anos (± 10,55). A perda dentária esteve associada à LS nos modelos de regressão ajustados por tipo de serviço odontológico, frequência odontológica e uso de fio dental. No modelo final, a perda dentária teve como fatores associados a maior idade (OR = 1,12; IC95% 1,07-1,17), menor escolaridade (OR = 3,43; IC95% 1,17-10,10), ao uso irregular de fio dental (OR = 4,58; IC95% 1,75-7,31), uso irregular do serviço odontológico (OR = 2,60; IC95% 1,32-5,12), bolsa periodontal (> 4mm) (OR = 0,31; IC95% 0,01-0,08), ter biofilme dental visível (OR = 7,23; IC95% 3,19-16,41) e maior índice de glicemia (OR = 1,98; IC95% 1,00-3,92). CONCLUSÕES A perda dentária esteve associada à LS quando ajustada por comportamentos em saúde, a partir da inclusão das variáveis sociodemográficas e condições clínicas ela perdeu a significância. No modelo final, comportamentos, determinantes em saúde e condições clínicas foram indicadores de risco da perda dentária, demonstrando a multifatorialidade envolvida neste fenômeno.

Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of Brazilian Portuguese version of the 14-item Health Literacy Scale. / Tradução, adaptação transcultural e avaliação psicométrica da versão em português (brasileiro) do 14-item Health Literacy Scale.

We evaluated the psychometric properties of the Health Literacy Scale - 14 (HLS-14), the Brazilian Portuguese version. In the methodological study with a cross-sectional design, the following were performed: translation, cross-cultural adaptation and evaluation of the psychometric properties. After being subjected to a committee of experts, translated and adapted, the instrument was pre-tested with 52 adults and applied to 143 adults and older people of Piracicaba-SP. Internal consistency was assessed based on the Kendall correlation coefficient and Cronbach's alpha (>0.70), and the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted using the chi-square test, the Standardized Residual Mean Square Root (SRMR), the Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) (<0.05), the Comparative Fit Index (CFI) (>0.95) and the Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI) (>0.95). The analysis of operational equivalence showed agreement between most of the questions, exception questions 6, 8, 9 and 14. Cronbach's alpha was 0.82. There was reasonable adjustment in the CFA: CFI=0.886, TLI=0.86, RMSEA=0.085 (90%CI: 0.065-0.105), SRMR=0.071, chi-square (74 degrees of freedom) = 149.510, p<0.001. The exclusion of question 5 increased the adjustment level to satisfactory. The Brazilian Portuguese version of HLS-14 can be considered a valid health literacy assessment instrument.

Foram avaliadas as propriedades psicométricas da versão brasileira do 14-item Health Literacy Scale (HLS-14). No estudo metodológico com delineamento transversal realizou-se tradução, adaptação transcultural e avaliação das propriedades psicométricas. Depois de passar por comitê de especialistas, traduzido e adaptado, o instrumento foi pré-testado em 52 adultos, e aplicado em 143 adultos e idosos de Piracicaba-SP. A consistência interna foi avaliada através do coeficiente de correlação de Kendall e α de Cronbach (>0,70) e a análise fatorial confirmatória (AFC) por meio do teste de qui-quadrado, raiz quadrada média residual padronizada (SRMR), raiz da média dos quadrados dos erros de aproximação (RMSEA) (<0,05), índice de ajuste comparativo (CFI) (>0,95) e índice de Tucker-Lewis (TLI) (>0,95). A equivalência operacional apresentou concordância entre as questões, com exceção das questões 6, 8, 9 e 14. O coeficiente α de Cronbach foi 0,82. Houve ajuste razoável na AFC, CFI=0,886, TLI=0,86, RMSEA=0,085 (IC90%: 0,065-0,105), SRMR=0,071, qui-quadrado (74 graus de liberdade) =149,510, p<0,001. A exclusão da questão 5 elevou os índices de ajuste a níveis satisfatórios. A versão brasileira do HLS-14 foi considerada válida para mensurar literacia em saúde.

Reducing social inequalities in the oral health of an adult population.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between social inequality indicators and oral health conditions in an adult population. This prospective cohort study assessed a probabilistic sampling of adults (aged 20-64 years) living in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil. Oral examinations were performed in 2011 and 2015, conducted at home, and used the decay-missing-filled (DMFT) index of permanent teeth, the Community Periodontal Index (CPI), and the visible biofilm criterion. A questionnaire was administered to determine demographic and socioeconomic aspects and dental services used, and collect oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) data. Social inequality indicators were evaluated according to social class (high, middle or low) and type of dental service used (public, health insurance or private), and compared with oral health conditions (visible biofilm, DMFT and incidence of tooth loss, periodontal pockets and bleeding, and OHRQoL), evaluated between 2011 and 2015. Analysis using chi-squared or Fisher tests (p < 0.05) and Cochran's Q test was conducted separately for each category analyzed between 2011 and 2015 (p < 0.05). A total of 143 adults who participated in an earlier study were examined after four years of follow-up. Although the occurrence of oral disease did not decrease over the study period (4 years), there was a reduction in inequality among lower social classes in regard to presence of tooth decay and oral health impact on self-perceived quality of life between 2011 and 2015 (p < 0.05). These results suggest that the Brazilian National Oral Health Policy has achieved its principles, especially that of greater equity.

Distribuição espacial do uso dos serviços odontológicos por adultos em um município de médio porte do estado de São Paulo / Spatial distribution of the access to dental services by adults and the elderly in a mid-sized city of the State of São Paulo

Objetivo: Avaliar os fatores sociodemográficos e de acesso associados ao tipo de serviços odontológicos utilizado por adultos e idosos. Métodos: Trata-se de um recorte transversal aninhado à 'Coorte de Saúde Bucal de Adultos de Piracicaba/SP' iniciada em 2011. Em 2015, aamostra foi composta por adultos e idosos (23 e 69 anos) e a coleta de dados foi realizada em domicílio por meio de questionário estruturado com dados sociodemográficos e de acesso aos serviços odontológicos. O desfecho do estudo foi o serviço utilizado na última consulta (público, particular ou convênio) e as variáveis independentes foram agrupadas em sociodemográficas e de acesso. Para associação, utilizou-se o Teste Qui-quadrado, com o ajuste de Bonferroni (p < 0,05). Resultados: Houve georreferenciamento dos indivíduos conforme o serviço utilizado e análise da distância entre a residência e serviços de saúde odontológico público, a partir do cálculo da distância linear (em metros), considerando a menor distância. Participaram do estudo 144 adultos e idosos, sendo a maioria de mulheres (72,2%), de 23 a 48 anos (47,9%), brancas (68,5%) e com união estável (75,7%). A maioria utilizou o serviço odontológico particular (50,0%), havia buscado atendimento há menos de um ano (60,0%), tendo como principal motivo a rotina (43,1%). Conclusão: houve maior oferta de serviços odontológicos públicos na região norte do município, entretanto, a busca por este tipo de atendimento foi maior na região leste. Evidenciou-se que todos os adultos e idosos residiam próximo a um serviço público com atendimento odontológico. Os adultos e idosos com baixa renda usaram mais o serviço público na última consulta, sendo que os que buscaram por atendimento por convênio apresentavam união estável, tendo como motivo de procura a rotina.

Aim: to evaluate the sociodemographic and access factors associated with the type of dental services used by adults and the elderly. Methods: this is a cross-sectional view nested in the 'Cohort of Adult Oral Health in Piracicaba/SP', started in 2011. In 2015, the sample consisted of adults and the elderly (23 and 69 years of age), and data collection was carried out though a structured questionnaire with sociodemographic data and access to dental services. The study's outcome was the service used in the last dental appointment (public, private, or health insurance), and the independent variables were grouped into sociodemographic and access. For association, the Chi-square test was used, together with the Bonferroni adjustment (p < 0.05). Results: individuals were georeferenced according to the type of service used and analysis of the distance between the home and public dental health services, based on the calculation of the linear distance (in meters), considering the shortest distance. This study counted on the participation of 144 adults and the elderly, the majority of whom were women (72.2%), from 23 to 48 years of age (47.9%), white (68.5%), and in a stable union (75.7%). Most used private dental services (50.0%), had sought care for less than a year (60.0%), with routine dental visit as the main reason (43.1%). Conclusion: there was a greater offer of public dental services in the northern region of the city; however, the search for this type of care was greater in the eastern region. It was evident that all adults and the elderly lived close to a public service with dental care. Low-income adults and the elderly used public dental services more often in their last dental appointment, and those who sought dental care by health care insurance reported being in a stable union, who sought ought services due to a routine dental visit.

Correction: Risk factors for tooth loss in adults: A population-based prospective cohort study.

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Tooth loss in adults: factors associated with the position and number of lost teeth.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the factors associated with tooth loss in adults from the position and number of teeth lost in the dental arches. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional, population-based study with adults participating in the epidemiological survey of oral health of São Paulo in 2015. The outcome of the study was tooth loss, assessed by the proposed classification, namely: I) lost up to 12 back teeth; II) lost up to 12 teeth (including front teeth); and III) lost more than 12 teeth. A four-block analysis was conducted, supported by a conceptual theoretical model adapted for tooth loss. For the multinomial logistic regression, "individuals who did not lose teeth due to caries or periodontal disease" was used as reference (p < 0.05). RESULTS: Of 6,051 adults evaluated, 25.3% (n = 1,530) were classified in category I, 32.7% (n = 1,977) in II, 9.4% (n = 568) in III, and 1.9% (n = 117) were edentulous. Lower income and schooling, the perception of need for treatment and the last appointment motivated by routine, pain or extraction were associated with tooth loss, regardless of the classification. The negative evaluation of the dental service was associated with individuals who lost up to 12 teeth, both front and back. The presence of women and periodontal pocket were associated with tooth loss of up to 12 teeth, including front, and more than 12 teeth. Caries were associated with adults who lost up to 12 teeth, including front teeth. CONCLUSION: The proposed classification allowed the identification of differences between the associated factors. Thus, the need to consider such classification in future studies is evident.

Impact of sense of coherence on oral health-related quality of life among Brazilian adults.

It has been postulated that oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) may be affected by the sense of coherence (SOC), but there are no epidemiological studies investigating this association in Brazilian adults. The present study was conducted among adults of a mid-sized Brazilian city, with the aim of looking into this association. The probability sampling consisted of 342 adults aged 35-44 years old, from a mid-sized Brazilian city, who were examined at their homes for caries (Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth [DMFT] Index) and periodontal disease (Community Periodontal Index - CPI), according to WHO criteria. The questionnaire applied included demographic factors, socioeconomic information, use of dental services, behavior, SOC and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP). The OHIP outcome, measured by prevalence of the impact, was analyzed by binary logistic regression using a hierarchical approach, a conceptual model, and a 5% significance level. A total of 67.9% of the respondents had one or more impacts on OHRQoL, and 54.4% showed a high SOC. The impact on OHRQoL was more prevalent in adults who had a manual occupation (PR = 2.47, 95%CI 1.24-4.93), those who perceived the need for dental treatment (PR = 2.93, 95%CI 1.67-5.14), and those who had untreated caries (PR = 1.93, 95%CI 1.07-3.47). Those with a low SOC had a twofold higher prevalence of impact on OHRQoL (PR = 2.19, 95%CI 1.29-3.71). This impact on OHRQoL was associated with a low SOC, even after adjusted by socioeconomic, behavioral and clinical factors. Future studies should consider the SOC in determining the oral health impact on quality of life.

Correction to: Prospective cohort of adult oral health in Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.

The original publication of this article [1] did not include the funding acknowledgement of FAPESP. The authors would like to acknowledge the funding by FAPESP.