Influence of idiopathic epilepsy on blood pressure and electrocardiography in dogs treated with phenobarbital.

Background and Aim: Dogs with idiopathic epilepsy (IE) experience a shortened lifespan, neurobehavioral changes, and an increased risk of comorbidities during the interictal period. There have been several reports of sudden death in humans with epilepsy, suggesting changes in cardiac rhythm secondary to seizures. In veterinary medicine, there are still no such conclusive studies. The present study aimed to evaluate blood pressure values, electrocardiographic findings, and laboratory parameters in dogs with IE treated with phenobarbital and to correlate these findings with possible cardiac alterations. Materials and Methods: Twenty-one dogs were divided into 11 healthy dogs and 10 idiopathic epileptic dogs for blood analysis, computerized electrocardiogram, and oscillometer-based blood pressure measurement. Results: QRS complex and S-T interval values differed significantly between groups, but blood pressure values were not significantly different. Conclusion: IE can occur with alterations in cardiac conduction and is a pathological condition.

Hand hygiene compliance in a Brazilian COVID-19 unit: the impact of moments and contact precautions.

BACKGROUND: Healthcare-associated infections are among the most common complications during hospitalization. These infections increase morbidity and mortality and they increase length of hospital stay and the cost of healthcare. The aims of our study were to monitor hand hygiene (HH) compliance, HH technique quality and factors related to HH practice among health professionals in a COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU). METHODS: An observational, prospective study. Between September and December 2021, we observed 69 healthcare professionals in an eight-bed ICU for patients with COVID-19 in midwestern Brazil. We used the WHO observation form to collect data. The dependent variable was HH compliance and independent variables were professional category, sex, HH quality (3-step technique for at least 15 s), number of HH opportunities observed, observation shift and inappropriate glove use. RESULTS: We observed 1185 HH opportunities. The overall compliance rate was 26.4%, but only 6.5% were performed with the correct 3-step technique for the minimum time. HH compliance was considerably lower for moments "before" tasks (6.7%; 95% CI 4.8%, 9.2%) compared with moments "after" tasks (43.8%; 95% CI 39.9%, 47.8%). The logistic model found that inappropriate glove use, night shift and physicians (p < 0.001) were associated with low HH compliance. The infrastructure analysis found that the unit had an insufficient number of alcohol-based handrub (ABHR) dispensers at the point of care and that the mechanism for activating them was poorly designed. CONCLUSIONS: HH compliance was very low. Inappropriate glove use was associated with low compliance and the unit's infrastructure did not support good HH practice. The fact that healthcare professionals were more likely to do HH after tasks, suggests that they use HH to protect themselves rather than the patients. Adequate infrastructure and ongoing health education with a focus on HH while caring for patients in contact precautions are essential for improving HH compliance and patient safety.

Adesão à técnica de higiene das mãos: estudo observacional / Adhesión a la técnica de higiene de manos: estudio observacional / Adherence to hand hygiene technique: an observational study

Resumo Objetivo Verificar a adesão e a qualidade da técnica de higiene das mãos realizada por profissionais de saúde nos momentos preconizados e identificar os fatores impactantes. Métodos Estudo observacional, com 41 profissionais de Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Adulto de um hospital de ensino brasileiro. A coleta de dados foi de setembro a dezembro de 2021, utilizando questionário sociodemográfico e formulário de observação da Organização Mundial da Saúde. Foram aplicados testes estatísticos de análise binomial e modelo de regressão logística de efeitos mistos e adotou-se nível de significância de 0,05. Resultados Um total de 1.055 oportunidades de Higiene das Mãos foram observadas, a taxa de adesão foi de 23,98% e pode-se verificar que os profissionais não executaram a técnica preconizada. O teste binomial verificou maior adesão aos momentos "após" quando comparados aos momentos "antes" (p< 0,001) e foi constatado impacto negativo do uso de luvas (p< 0,001). O modelo logístico reforçou a maior adesão nos momentos "após". Ainda que a adesão esteja baixa entre todas as categorias profissionais, o modelo logístico demonstrou mais chances de higiene das mãos pelos enfermeiros. Conclusão A adesão à higiene das mãos foi consideravelmente baixa principalmente considerando a técnica adequada. Foi verificado impacto negativo do uso de luvas na adesão higiene das mãos. Os profissionais demonstraram maiores chances de aderirem a higiene das mãos nos momentos "após" quando comparados aos momentos "antes".

Resumen Objetivo Verificar la adhesión y la calidad de la técnica de higiene de manos realizada por profesionales de la salud en los momentos recomendados e identificar los factores impactantes. Métodos Estudio observacional con 41 profesionales de una unidad de cuidados intensivos adulta de un hospital universitario brasileño. La recopilación de datos se realizó de septiembre a diciembre de 2021, mediante un cuestionario sociodemográfico y un formulario de observación de la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Se aplicaron pruebas estadísticas de análisis binominal y el modelo de regresión logística de efectos mixtos, y se adoptó un nivel de significación de 0,05. Resultados Se observó un total de 1.055 oportunidades de higiene de manos. El índice de adhesión fue del 23,98 % y se pudo verificar que los profesionales no ejecutan la técnica recomendada. La prueba binominal verificó una mayor adhesión en los momentos "después" comparado con los momentos "antes" (p<0,001) y se constató un impacto negativo del uso de guantes (p<0,001). El modelo logístico reforzó la mayor adhesión en los momentos "después". Aunque la adhesión sea baja en todas las categorías profesionales, el modelo logístico demostró mayor probabilidad de higiene de manos por parte de los enfermeros. Conclusión La adhesión a la higiene de manos fue considerablemente baja, sobre todo si se considera la técnica adecuada. Se verificó un impacto negativo del uso de guantes en la adhesión a la higiene de manos. Los profesionales demostraron mayores probabilidades de adhesión a la higiene de manos en los momentos "después" comparado con los momentos "antes".

Abstract Objective To verify adherence and quality of hand hygiene techniques performed by health professionals at recommended times and identify impacting factors. Methods This is an observational study, with 41 professionals from the Adult Intensive Care Unit of a Brazilian teaching hospital. Data collection took place from September to December 2021, using a sociodemographic questionnaire and observation form from the World Health Organization. Statistical tests of binomial analysis and mixed-effects logistic regression model were applied, and a significance level of 0.05 was adopted. Results A total of 1,055 hand hygiene opportunities were observed; the adherence rate was 23.98%; and it can be seen that professionals did not perform the recommended technique. The binomial test verified greater adherence to moments "after" when compared to moments "before" (p< 0.001) and a negative impact of using gloves was found (p< 0.001). The logistical model reinforced greater adherence in moments "after". Even though adherence is low among all professional categories, the logistical model demonstrated more chances of hand hygiene by nurses. Conclusion Adherence to hand hygiene was considerably low, especially considering the appropriate technique. A negative impact of using gloves on hand hygiene adherence was verified. Professionals demonstrated greater chances of adhering to hand hygiene in the moments "after" when compared to moments "before".

Common mental disorders, productivity and presenteeism in nursing workers.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between the occurrence of common mental disorders with loss of productivity and presenteeism in nursing workers at a public health service. METHOD: This is a cross-sectional study, with 291 workers from Midwestern Brazil. Data collection carried out from October 2019 to January 2020, with instruments for sociodemographic characterization, labor and health conditions: Self Reporting Questionnaire-20, Standford Presenteeism Scale and Work Limitations Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, with Mann-Whitney tests and logistic regression, respecting a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: The occurrence of common mental disorders was 4.27 times more likely to experience presenteeism, 10.17% of compromised overall productivity, and impairment of mental/interpersonal and production demands. CONCLUSION: The occurrence of common mental disorders was associated with presenteeism, with repercussions in loss of productivity of nursing workers.

Relationship between adolescent lifestyle and emotional and behavioral problems.

This study aimed at verifying the relationship between lifestyle and emotional and behavioral problems in adolescents. This is an observational and cross-sectional study developed with adolescents from a capital city in the Brazilian Amazon. Data collection was performed using an electronic form containing items from the Fantastic Lifestyle and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire instruments. For data analysis, the bootstrap t-Test and calculation of Cohen's d statistic value were performed to assess the effect size of the difference between means. A total of 479 adolescents participated in the study. There was a high relationship between emotional and behavioral problems and lifestyle (p < 0.01; d = 1.36), especially regarding emotional problems (p < 0.01; d = 1.09), hyperactivity (p < 0.01; d = 0.92) and peer problems (p < 0.01; d = 0.78). The lifestyle attributes that were highly related to emotional and behavioral problems were insight (p < 0.01; d = 1.30), sleep, seatbelt, stress and safe sex (p < 0.01; d = 0.93), type of behavior (p < 0.01; d = 0.86) and career (p < 0.01; d = 0.85). It is therefore concluded that there was a high relationship between lifestyle and emotional and behavioral problems among the adolescents surveyed. Thus, it becomes necessary to promote socio-emotional skills and restorative and health-protective lifestyles in this population.

Factors related to self-reported smartphone addiction among Brazilian adolescents in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-method study.

PROBLEM: (1) To identify the factors associated with self-reported smartphone addiction (SRSA) among adolescents in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic; and (2) to analyze the adolescents' perception of these factors related to SRSA. METHODS: A mixed-method study with a sequential explanatory design, carried out with Brazilian adolescents aged between 15 and 18 years old. FINDINGS: The prevalence of SRSA was 56.37%, and the variables that remained in the final model of association were as follows: public schools; longer smartphone use during the COVID-19 pandemic; number of hours connected to the smartphone; preference for sleeping during the day; use of the device immediately after waking up, smartphone use after 9 p.m., amount of sleep less than 8 h a day; and smartphone use during meals. Sequentially, after analyzing the data obtained in the focus groups, it was possible to describe how adolescents perceive the intensification of smartphone uses, its repercussions, and activities carried out on it during the pandemic. CONCLUSIONS: The pandemic had repercussions on the behavior established with the smartphone, such as time and period of use, being associated with the SRSA. In addition, it was found that such conditions also affect the adolescents' sleep quality, diet, and studies.

Common mental disorders, productivity and presenteeism in nursing workers / Trastornos mentales comunes, productividad y presentismo en trabajadores de enfermería / Transtornos mentais comuns, produtividade e presenteísmo em trabalhadores de enfermagem

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the association between the occurrence of common mental disorders with loss of productivity and presenteeism in nursing workers at a public health service. Method: This is a cross-sectional study, with 291 workers from Midwestern Brazil. Data collection carried out from October 2019 to January 2020, with instruments for sociodemographic characterization, labor and health conditions: Self Reporting Questionnaire-20, Standford Presenteeism Scale and Work Limitations Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, with Mann-Whitney tests and logistic regression, respecting a significance level of 5%. Results: The occurrence of common mental disorders was 4.27 times more likely to experience presenteeism, 10.17% of compromised overall productivity, and impairment of mental/interpersonal and production demands. Conclusion: The occurrence of common mental disorders was associated with presenteeism, with repercussions in loss of productivity of nursing workers.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Investigar la asociación entre la ocurrencia de trastornos mentales comunes con pérdida de productividad y presentismo en trabajadores de enfermería de un servicio público de salud. Método: Estudio transversal, con 291 trabajadores de la región Centro-Oeste de Brasil. Recolección de datos realizada de octubre de 2019 a enero de 2020, con instrumentos de caracterización sociodemográfica, condiciones laborales y de salud: Self Reporting Questionnaire-20, Standford Presenteeism Scale y Work Limitations Questionnaire. Los datos fueron analizados mediante estadística descriptiva e inferencial, con pruebas de Mann-Whitney y regresión logística, respetando un nivel de significación del 5%. Resultados: La ocurrencia de trastornos mentales comunes fue 4,27 veces más probable de experimentar presentismo, con 10,17% de la productividad general comprometida y daños en las demandas mentales/interpersonales y de producción. Conclusión: La ocurrencia de trastornos mentales comunes se asoció al presentismo, con repercusiones en la pérdida de productividad de los trabajadores de enfermería.

RESUMO Objetivo: Investigar a associação entre a ocorrência de transtornos mentais comuns com a perda de produtividade e o presenteísmo em trabalhadores de enfermagem de um serviço de saúde público. Método: Estudo transversal, com 291 trabalhadores da região Centro-oeste do Brasil. Coleta de dados realizada de outubro de 2019 a janeiro de 2020, com instrumentos para caracterização sociodemográfica, condições laborais e de saúde: Self Reporting Questionnaire-20, Standford Presenteeism Scale e Work Limitations Questionnaire. Os dados foram analisados por estatística descritiva e inferencial, com Testes de Mann-Whitney e regressão logística, respeitando o nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: A ocorrência de transtornos mentais comuns apresentou chances 4,27 maiores para vivenciar o presenteísmo, com 10,17% da produtividade geral comprometida e prejuízos para as demandas mental/interpessoal e de produção. Conclusão: A ocorrência de transtornos mentais comuns esteve associada ao presenteísmo, com repercussões em perda de produtividade dos trabalhadores de enfermagem.

Conhecimento de adolescentes sobre hanseníase após intervenção educativa / Adolescents' knowledge about leprosy after an educational intervention / El conocimiento de los adolescentes sobre la lepra después de una intervención educative

Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito de uma intervenção educativa no conhecimento de adolescentes sobre a hanseníase. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo quase-experimental, com um componente avaliativo do conhecimento de adolescentes, antes e após a aplicação de uma oficina educativa sobre hanseníase com 53 adolescentes de 10 a 14 anos. Resultados: Observou-se aumento no percentual do conhecimento ótimo imediatamente após a intervenção (p<0,01), mantendo-se no pós-teste tardio (p=0,24). A média da quantidade de acertos foi estatisticamente diferente entre o pré e pós-teste imediato (p<0,01) e foi estatisticamente igual entre o pós-teste imediato e tardio (p=0,99). Verificou-se aumento no número de acertos em todos os itens do instrumento após a intervenção (p<0,01). Conclusão: Conclui-se que houve melhora no conhecimento dos adolescentes entre o pré e o pós-teste imediato. Ainda, o conhecimento manteve-se estatisticamente similar entre o pós-teste imediato e tardio, sugerindo um efeito positivo da intervenção tanto imediatamente, quanto tardiamente (AU).

Objective: To evaluate the effect of an educational intervention on the knowledge of adolescents about leprosy. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study, with an evaluative component of the knowledge of adolescents, before and after the application of an educational workshop on leprosy with 53 adolescents aged 10 to 14 years. Results: There was an increase in the percentage of optimal knowledge immediately after the intervention (p<0.01), remaining in the late post-test (p=0.24). The mean number of correct answers was statistically different between the immediate pre- and post-test (p<0.01) and was statistically equal between the immediate and late post-test (p=0.99). There was an increase in the number of correct answers in all items of the instrument after the intervention (p<0.01). Conclusion: It is concluded that there was an improvement in the adolescents' knowledge between the pre- and post-test immediately. Furthermore, knowledge remained statistically similar between the immediate and late post-test, suggesting a positive effect of the intervention both immediately and later (AU).

Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto de una intervención educativa sobre el conocimiento de los adolescentes sobre la lepra. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio cuasi-experimental, con un componente evaluativo del conocimiento de los adolescentes, antes y después de la aplicación de un taller educativo sobre lepra con 53 adolescentes de 10 a 14 años. Resultados: Hubo un aumento en el porcentaje de conocimiento óptimo inmediatamente después de la intervención (p <0.01), permaneciendo en el post-test tardío (p = 0.24). La media del número de respuestas correctas fue estadísticamente diferente entre la prueba previa y posterior inmediata (p <0.01) y fue estadísticamente igual entre la prueba posterior inmediata y tardía (p = 0.99). Hubo un aumento en el número de respuestas correctas en todos los ítems del instrumento luego de la intervención (p <0.01). Conclusión: Se concluye que hubo una mejora en el conocimiento de los adolescentes entre el pre y post test de forma inmediata. Además, el conocimiento se mantuvo estadísticamente similar entre la prueba posterior inmediata y tardía, lo que sugiere un efecto positivo de la intervención tanto inmediatamente como más tarde (AU).

Emotional and behavioral problems in adolescents in the context of COVID-19: a mixed method study.

OBJECTIVE: to estimate the prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems in adolescents in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic e to explore adolescents' perception of emotional and behavioral problems identified. METHOD: mixed-method explanatory sequential design. Participants were 479 adolescents aged 15 to 18 from a Brazilian Central-West region capital. RESULTS: with a total of 479 participants, mean age was 16.03 years (SD=1.01). The prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems was 61.17%, and there was a difference between the sexes (ORb=2.93; p<0.01). The highest prevalence was related to peer relationship problems (54.49%) and emotional symptoms (52.40%). Adolescents noticed an increase in loneliness, anxiety, sadness, distancing from friends and difficulties in socializing during the pandemic. CONCLUSION: most of the investigated adolescents were classified as having emotional and behavioral problems, and girls were more likely to have them than boys. The adolescents' statements reinforce the quantitative findings. In this way, there is a need to implement actions to promote and restore the adolescents' mental health, in order to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic socio-emotional impact on this population. KEYPOINTS: (1) The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on emotions and behaviors. (2) 61.17% of adolescents were classified as having emotional and behavioral problems (EBPs). (3) Girls presented the highest level of prevalence of EBP in the pandemic context. (4) Peer relationship problems and emotional symptoms were the most prevalent.

Relationship between Lifestyle and Self-Reported Smartphone Addiction in adolescents in the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods study.

OBJECTIVES: 1) To verify the association between Lifestyle and Self-Reported Smartphone Addiction in adolescents; and 2) to analyze the adolescents' perception of this relationship in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD: A mixed-methods research study with a sequential and explanatory design, developed with Brazilian adolescents aged between 15 and 18 years old. In the first phase, a quantitative, observational and cross-sectional study was carried out with 479 participants and, in the second, a qualitative approach of an exploratory and descriptive nature, with 16 participants. RESULTS: An association was verified between Lifestyle and Self-Reported Smartphone Addiction by adolescents (p < 0.01), with a large size effect (d=0.98). All the domains related to lifestyle were associated with Self-Reported Smartphone Addiction, with greater effects evidenced in the following aspects: high effect for sleep, seat belt, stress and safe sex (d=0.85); and moderate effect for insight (d=0.74) and career (d=0.71). Subsequently, the qualitative analysis resulted in a category that describes how the adolescents understand this relationship in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSION: More problematic lifestyles were evidenced among the adolescents classified as dependent. In addition to that, it was understood that the COVID-19 pandemic exerted a considerable impact on the lifestyle and behavior established by the adolescents with their smartphones. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PRACTICE: Nurses and other health professionals are essential in the promotion of healthy lifestyles and adaptive behavior in smartphone use, especially in the face of this pandemic scenario and, thus, mitigating the harms to the adolescents' health.

Emotional and behavioral problems in adolescents in the context of COVID-19: a mixed method study / Problemas emocionais e comportamentais em adolescentes no contexto da COVID-19: um estudo de método misto / Problemas emocionales y de comportamiento en adolescentes en el contexto de COVID-19: un estudio de método mixto

Abstract Objective: to estimate the prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems in adolescents in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic e to explore adolescents' perception of emotional and behavioral problems identified. Method: mixed-method explanatory sequential design. Participants were 479 adolescents aged 15 to 18 from a Brazilian Central-West region capital. Results: with a total of 479 participants, mean age was 16.03 years (SD=1.01). The prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems was 61.17%, and there was a difference between the sexes (ORb=2.93; p<0.01). The highest prevalence was related to peer relationship problems (54.49%) and emotional symptoms (52.40%). Adolescents noticed an increase in loneliness, anxiety, sadness, distancing from friends and difficulties in socializing during the pandemic. Conclusion: most of the investigated adolescents were classified as having emotional and behavioral problems, and girls were more likely to have them than boys. The adolescents' statements reinforce the quantitative findings. In this way, there is a need to implement actions to promote and restore the adolescents' mental health, in order to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic socio-emotional impact on this population.

Resumo Objetivo: estimar a prevalência de problemas emocionais e comportamentais em adolescentes no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19 e explorar a percepção dos adolescentes sobre os problemas emocionais e comportamentais identificados. Método: estudo de método misto de desenho explanatório sequencial. Participaram 479 adolescentes de 15 a 18 anos de uma capital do Centro-Oeste brasileiro. Resultados: dos 479 participantes, a média de idade foi de 16,03 anos (DP=1,01). A prevalência de problemas emocionais e comportamentais foi de 61,17% e houve diferença em relação ao sexo (ORb=2,93; p<0,01). As maiores prevalências foram relativas aos problemas de relacionamentos com os pares (54,49%) e aos sintomas emocionais (52,40%). Os adolescentes perceberam o aumento de solidão, ansiedade, tristeza, distanciamento dos amigos e dificuldades de socialização durante a pandemia. Conclusão: a maioria dos adolescentes foi classificada com problemas emocionais e comportamentais, sendo que as meninas apresentaram maior chance de manifestá-los em comparação aos meninos. Os depoimentos dos adolescentes reforçam os resultados quantitativos. Dessa forma, nota-se a necessidade de implementar ações de promoção e restabelecimento da saúde mental dos adolescentes, de modo a mitigar o impacto socioemocional da pandemia de COVID-19 junto a essa população.

Resumen Objetivo: estimar la prevalencia de problemas emocionales y de comportamiento en adolescentes en el contexto de la pandemia de COVID-19 e explorar la percepción de los adolescentes acerca de los problemas emocionales y de comportamiento identificados. Método: un estudio de método mixto de diseño explicativo secuencial. Participaron 479 adolescentes de 15 a 18 años de una capital de la región Centro-Oeste brasileña. Resultados: de los 479 participantes, la media de las edades fue los 16,03 años (DP=1,01). La prevalencia de PEC fue del 61,17% y había una diferencia en cuanto al sexo (ORb=2,93; p<0,01). Las mayores prevalencias se relacionaron con los problemas de relación entre pares (54,49%) y con los síntomas emocionales (52,40%). Los adolescentes notaron un aumento de soledad, ansiedad, tristeza, alejamiento de amigos y dificultades de socialización durante la pandemia. Conclusión: se clasificó la mayoría de los adolescentes investigados con problemas emocionales y de comportamiento, y las chicas presentaron una mayor probabilidad de manifestarlos en comparación con los chicos. Las declaraciones de los adolescentes refuerzan los resultados cuantitativos. Así, se señala la necesidad de implementar acciones para promover y restaurar la salud mental de los adolescentes, para mitigar los impactos socioemocionales de la pandemia de COVID-19 en esa población.

Factors associated with presenteeism in nursing workers / Factores asociados al presentismo en trabajadores de enfermería / Fatores associados ao presenteísmo em trabalhadores de enfermagem

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze factors associated with presenteeism in nursing workers with sociodemographic variables, health and work conditions, productivity and musculoskeletal symptoms. Methods: this is a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study, with 306 nursing workers from a hospital and municipal emergency room in a Brazilian capital. The Stanford Presenteeism Scale, the Work Limitations Questionnaire, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and a demographic questionnaire on nursing professionals' working conditions and health were used. Bivariate and multivariate analyzes were performed, respecting a significance level of 5%. Results: presenteeism was found in 43.8% of professionals and significant associations with CLT work (p=0.002), workplace - Intensive Care Units (p=0.008), physical exercise twice a week (p=0.008), presence of musculoskeletal symptoms, with low back pain being representative (p=0.001). The productivity loss was 8.8. Conclusions: the study confirms a high rate of presenteeism among nursing workers.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar factores asociados al presentismo en trabajadores de enfermería con variables sociodemográficas, condiciones de salud y trabajo, productividad y síntomas musculoesqueléticos. Métodos: estudio transversal, descriptivo y analítico, con 306 trabajadores de enfermería de un hospital y urgencias municipales de una capital brasileña. Se utilizo el Stanford Presenteeism Scale, el Work Limitations Questionnaire, el Cuestionario Nórdico Musculoesquelético y un cuestionario demográfico sobre las condiciones laborales y de salud de los profesionales de enfermería. Realizaron análisis bivariados y multivariados, respetando un nivel de significancia del 5%. Resultados: se encontró presentismo en el 43,8% de los profesionales y asociaciones significativas con el régimen de trabajo celetista (p=0,002), lugar de trabajo - Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos (p=0,008), ejercicio físico dos veces por semana (p=0,008), presencia de musculoesquelético síntomas, siendo la lumbalgia representativa (p=0,001). La pérdida de productividad fue de 8.8. Conclusiones: el estudio confirma una alta tasa de presentismo entre los trabajadores de enfermería.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar fatores associados ao presenteísmo em trabalhadores de enfermagem com variáveis sociodemográficas, condições de saúde e trabalho, produtividade e sintomas osteomusculares. Métodos: estudo transversal, descritivo e analítico, com 306 trabalhadores de enfermagem de um hospital e pronto-socorro municipal de uma capital brasileira. Utilizaram-se o Stanford Presenteeism Scale, o Work Limitations Questionnaire, o Questionário Nórdico de Sintomas Osteomusculares e um questionário demográfico de condições de trabalho e saúde dos profissionais de enfermagem. Realizaram análises bivariadas e multivariadas, respeitando um nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: o presenteísmo foi constatado em 43,8% dos profissionais e associações significativas com o regime de trabalho celetista (p=0,002), local de trabalho - Unidades de Terapia Intensiva (p=0,008), prática de exercícios físicos 2 vezes por semana (p=0,008), presença de sintomas osteomusculares, sendo a dor lombar representativa (p=0,001). A perda de produtividade foi de 8,8. Conclus ões : o estudo confirma alto índice de presenteísmo entre trabalhadores de enfermagem.

Factors associated with presenteeism in nursing workers.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze factors associated with presenteeism in nursing workers with sociodemographic variables, health and work conditions, productivity and musculoskeletal symptoms. METHODS: this is a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study, with 306 nursing workers from a hospital and municipal emergency room in a Brazilian capital. The Stanford Presenteeism Scale, the Work Limitations Questionnaire, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and a demographic questionnaire on nursing professionals' working conditions and health were used. Bivariate and multivariate analyzes were performed, respecting a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: presenteeism was found in 43.8% of professionals and significant associations with CLT work (p=0.002), workplace - Intensive Care Units (p=0.008), physical exercise twice a week (p=0.008), presence of musculoskeletal symptoms, with low back pain being representative (p=0.001). The productivity loss was 8.8. CONCLUSIONS: the study confirms a high rate of presenteeism among nursing workers.

Biochemical, electrolytic, and cardiovascular evaluations in cats with urethral obstruction.

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Urethral obstruction (UO) is a common condition in feline medicine. Severe acid-base and electrolyte disorders promote relevant electrocardiographic changes in these animals. Cardiac biomarkers such as cardiac troponin I have been shown to be useful in identifying cats with myocardial disease, but it has not been investigated whether UO leads to myocardial damages. This study aimed to evaluate biochemical changes, electrocardiographic findings, troponin I measurements, and electrolyte disturbances for 7 days in cats with UO. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This follow-up prospective study included 33 cats diagnosed with UO for 7 days. For all cats, clinical examination, serum biochemistry, electrolyte analyses, blood pressure, and electrocardiography were performed. Cardiac troponin I was measured in the serum in 16 cats at 3 different times. RESULTS: The mean age of the feline population was 1.83±1.58 years (mean±standard deviation). Creatinine, urea, blood urea nitrogen, glucose, phosphorus, base excess, bicarbonate, and serum potassium decreased significantly (p≤0.05), while ionic calcium and blood pH increased significantly (p≤0.05) at different times. Electrocardiographic abnormalities were observed in 21/33 (63.63%) of the felines on admission day. The electrocardiographic abnormalities were no longer observed on the subsequent days. Only one feline showed changes in troponin I cardiac concentrations. CONCLUSION: This study suggests the sum and severity of electrolyte abnormalities aggravate the clinical and cardiovascular status of these patients. However, cTnI, blood pressure, and heart rate within the reference range do not exclude the presence of major cardiovascular and metabolic abnormalities. The hyperglycemia in felines with UO appears to be associated with decreased renal clearance, which may reflect the severity of hyperkalemia and azotemia. The metabolic and cardiovascular changes of these felines are minimized by the establishment of appropriate intensive care; however, cardiac and blood gas monitoring is essential to assess the severity of the disease.

Suicide in young Brazilian adults: 1997-2019 time series. / Suicídio em adultos jovens brasileiros: série temporal de 1997 a 2019.

This study aimed to analyze the time series of suicide mortality in Brazilian young adults between 1997 and 2019. This is an ecological study on time series with individuals aged 20 to 29 years. The Prais-Winsten regression was used for trend analysis. The mean suicide coefficient in young Brazilians was 6.36/100 thousand inhabitants in the period, showing increasing overall, females, and male trends. Regarding marital status, there was a higher proportion of suicide among single people (79.02%). As for the Brazilian regions, the South presented the highest mean mortality coefficient (9.18/100 thousand inhabitants), and the Northeast, North, and Southeast regions showed an increasing trend. Most deaths occured at home (54.93%), and there was an increasing trend both at home, at health establishments, and other places. We conclude that the suicide trend in Brazilian young adults was increasing in the period, with more significant proportions among single people. Brazilian regions showed different trends, and households, health facilities, and other locations followed an increasing trend toward suicide deaths in young adults.

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a série temporal da mortalidade por suicídio em adultos jovens brasileiros entre os anos de 1997 e 2019. Trata-se de um estudo ecológico, de séries temporais com indivíduos de 20 a 29 anos. Para a análise de tendência foi utilizada a regressão de Prais-Winsten. No período, o coeficiente médio de suicídio em jovens brasileiros foi de 6,36/100 mil habitantes, apresentando tendência crescente, tanto o geral, quanto no sexo feminino e masculino. Em relação ao estado civil, houve maior proporção de suicídio entre solteiros (79,02%). Quanto as regiões brasileiras, a Sul apresentou o maior coeficiente médio de mortalidade (9,18/100 mil habitantes), e as regiões Nordeste, Norte e Sudeste mostraram tendência crescente. A maioria dos óbitos ocorreram no domicílio (54,93%) e houve tendência crescente tanto no domicílio, como os estabelecimentos de saúde e outros locais. Conclui-se que a tendência do suicídio em adultos jovens brasileiros foi crescente no período, com maiores proporções entre os solteiros. As regiões brasileiras apresentaram diferentes tendências, e o domicílio, estabelecimentos de saúde e outros locais seguiram uma tendência crescente para as mortes por suicídio em adultos jovens.

Influencing factors of hand hygiene in critical sections of a brazilian hospital.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to monitor adherence to hand hygiene by health professionals working in critical sections and to assess the factors that influenced adherence, such as physical structure of the units, use of procedure gloves, employment bond of the worker, and perception of patient safety climate. METHODOLOGY: Observational and correlational study carried out in critical areas of a university hospital in the Midwest region of Brazil. RESULTS: The overall hand hygiene adherence rate was 46.2% (n = 3,025). Adherence was higher among nurses 59.8% (n = 607) than among nursing technicians (p < 0.001), and the section with the greatest adherence was the neonatal Intensive Care Unit 62.9% (n = 947) (p < 0.001). Unlike the neonatal unit, in the adult unit the dispensers of alcohol-based handrubs were poorly located, without arms reach, and the taps were manual. In this section, a greater frequency of procedure glove use was also observed, 90.6% (n = 536), as compared to the other sections (p < 0.001). Regarding safety climate perception, temporary employees had higher means as compared to regular employees (p = 0.0375). CONCLUSIONS: Hand hygiene adherence was affected and/or influenced by the physical structure, use of procedure gloves, work regime, and patient safety climate.

Suicídio em adultos jovens brasileiros: série temporal de 1997 a 2019 / Suicide in young Brazilian adults: 1997-2019 time series

Resumo Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a série temporal da mortalidade por suicídio em adultos jovens brasileiros entre os anos de 1997 e 2019. Trata-se de um estudo ecológico, de séries temporais com indivíduos de 20 a 29 anos. Para a análise de tendência foi utilizada a regressão de Prais-Winsten. No período, o coeficiente médio de suicídio em jovens brasileiros foi de 6,36/100 mil habitantes, apresentando tendência crescente, tanto o geral, quanto no sexo feminino e masculino. Em relação ao estado civil, houve maior proporção de suicídio entre solteiros (79,02%). Quanto as regiões brasileiras, a Sul apresentou o maior coeficiente médio de mortalidade (9,18/100 mil habitantes), e as regiões Nordeste, Norte e Sudeste mostraram tendência crescente. A maioria dos óbitos ocorreram no domicílio (54,93%) e houve tendência crescente tanto no domicílio, como os estabelecimentos de saúde e outros locais. Conclui-se que a tendência do suicídio em adultos jovens brasileiros foi crescente no período, com maiores proporções entre os solteiros. As regiões brasileiras apresentaram diferentes tendências, e o domicílio, estabelecimentos de saúde e outros locais seguiram uma tendência crescente para as mortes por suicídio em adultos jovens.

Abstract This study aimed to analyze the time series of suicide mortality in Brazilian young adults between 1997 and 2019. This is an ecological study on time series with individuals aged 20 to 29 years. The Prais-Winsten regression was used for trend analysis. The mean suicide coefficient in young Brazilians was 6.36/100 thousand inhabitants in the period, showing increasing overall, females, and male trends. Regarding marital status, there was a higher proportion of suicide among single people (79.02%). As for the Brazilian regions, the South presented the highest mean mortality coefficient (9.18/100 thousand inhabitants), and the Northeast, North, and Southeast regions showed an increasing trend. Most deaths occured at home (54.93%), and there was an increasing trend both at home, at health establishments, and other places. We conclude that the suicide trend in Brazilian young adults was increasing in the period, with more significant proportions among single people. Brazilian regions showed different trends, and households, health facilities, and other locations followed an increasing trend toward suicide deaths in young adults.

Clima de segurança e a prática de higiene das mãos: percepção de trabalhadores e gestores / Safety climate and hand hygiene practice: perception of workers and managers / Práctica de seguridad climática e higiene de manos: percepción de trabajadores y gestores

Objetivo: avaliar o clima de segurança entre trabalhadores de saúde de ambientes críticos e a percepção de gestores sobre as práticas de higiene das mãos. Método: trata-se de um estudo transversal e analítico, realizado com profissionais de saúde (n=142) e gestores (n=54) de um hospital público. A equipe assistencial respondeu ao Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) e os gestores ao questionário recomendado pela OMS sobre higiene das mãos. Resultados: observou-se que a percepção do clima de segurança esteve comprometida em todos os domínios avaliados, com pior avaliação para a Percepção da gerência. Para os gestores, há pouco comprometimento dos profissionais de saúde com a prática de higiene das mãos e, além disso, 37% dos gestores não acreditam que a participação do paciente seja ação eficaz na melhoria dessa prática. Conclusão: constatou-se que o clima de segurança deficitário e a percepção limitada sobre higiene das mãos são uma dualidade que pode comprometer a segurança do paciente.(AU)

to assess the safety climate among health workers in critical environments and the perception of managers about hand hygiene practices. Method: this is a cross-sectional and analytical study, carried out with health professionals (n = 142) and managers (n = 54) from a public hospital. The assistance team answered the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) and the managers answered the questionnaire recommended by WHO on hand hygiene. Results: it was observed that the perception of a security climate was compromised in all domains evaluated, with a worse evaluation for the Perception of management. For managers, there is little commitment by health professionals to the practice of hand hygiene and in addition, 37% of managers do not believe that patient participation is effective action in improving this practice. Conclusion: it was found that the deficient safety climate and the limited perception of hand hygiene is a duality that can compromise patient safety.(AU)

Objetivo: evaluar el clima de seguridad entre los trabajadores de la salud en entornos críticos y la percepción de los gestores sobre las prácticas de higiene de manos. Método: se trata de un estudio transversal y analítico, realizado con profesionales de la salud (n = 142) y gestores (n = 54) de un hospital público. El equipo de asistencia respondió el Cuestionario de Actitudes de Seguridad (SAQ) y los gestores respondieron el cuestionario recomendado por la OMS sobre higiene de manos. Resultados: se observó que la percepción de clima de seguridad se vio comprometida en todos los dominios evaluados, con una peor evaluación para la Percepción de gestión. Para los gestores hay poco compromiso por parte de los profesionales de la salud con la práctica de la higiene de manos y además, el 37% de los gestores no cree que la participación del paciente sea una acción efectiva para mejorar esta práctica. Conclusión: se encontró que el clima de seguridad deficiente y la percepción limitada de la higiene de manos es una dualidad que puede comprometer la seguridad del paciente.(AU)

Qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de enfermeiros na terceira idade / Calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de los enfermeros en la tercera edad / Quality of life related to the health of nurses in older patients

Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de enfermeiros na terceira idade. Método: Estudo epidemiológico, transversal, analítico. Os dados foram coletados, por meio de instrumento fechado que caracterizou o perfil sociodemográfico dos indivíduos e por meio do The Medical Outcom,es Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey. Organizados os dados, estes foram analisados, utilizando-se o teste de KruskalWallis. Resultados: Os enfermeiros, a maioria deles, se encontravam em exercício profissional, já haviam vivenciado a situação de multiemprego, tinham carga horária semanal acima de 60 horas e possuíam doenças crônicas. Quanto à qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde, identificou-se menor média no domínio estado geral de saúde, 65,41, e melhor média, 80,26, para os aspectos sociais. Conclusão: Apresentaram as piores pontuações em domínios os profissionais já aposentados que trabalharam na assistência direta e que possuíam diagnóstico de doença ocupacional e/ou crônica(AU)

Purpose: To assess the health-related quality of life of older nurses. Method: This is an epidemiological, cross-sectional, analytical study. Data were collected through a closed instrument that characterized the sociodemographic profile of individuals and through The Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey. After organizing the data, they were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: Most of the nurses were in professional practice, had already experienced the multi-employment situation, had a weekly workload of above 60 hours and had chronic diseases. As for quality of life related to health, a lower mean was identified in the general health domain, 65.41, and a better mean, 80.26, for social aspects. Conclusion: Professionals already retired who worked in direct care and who had a diagnosis of occupational and/or chronic disease presented the worst scores in domains.(AU)

Objetivo: Evaluar la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de los enfermeros en la tercera edad. Método: Estudio epidemiológico, transversal, analítico. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de un instrumento cerrado que caracterizó el perfil sociodemográfico de los individuos y a través de la Encuesta de Salud Breve de 36 ítems del Estudio de Resultados Médicos. Una vez organizados los datos, se analizaron mediante la prueba de Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados: Estos enfermeros, en su mayoría, se encontraban en ejercicio profesional, ya habían vivido una situación de pluriempleo, tenían una carga de trabajo semanal superior a 60 horas y padecían enfermedades crónicas. En cuanto a la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, se identificó una media menor en lo que se refiere a la salud general, 65,41, y una mejor media, 80,26, para los aspectos sociales. Conclusión: Los profesionales ya jubilados que trabajaban en atención directa y que tenían un diagnóstico de enfermedad ocupacional y/o crónica presentaron las peores puntuaciones en todos los aspectos.(AU)