Validation of clinical simulation scenarios for the teaching of soft skills in child-centered care.

Consultations with children and their families are complex and require soft skills. However, there is a gap in the medical curriculum concerning these skills, especially as encounter training is often adult-centered. We developed, validated, and applied simulation scenarios that prioritize active participation of children to train soft skills in child-centered care for undergraduate medical students. This is a methodological study to develop three scenarios and a checklist of what is expected. The content was validated by 18 experts. A pre-test was carried out for adjustments. Then, the simulations were applied and evaluated by 18 medical undergraduate students. They included the participation of 6 pediatric simulated patients aged 9-12 years trained by a drama teacher. According to the results, the scenarios and checklist proved to be valid instruments in content terms (ICV-I > 0.8). The scripts were followed by the simulated pediatric patients, but they had difficulty mimicking a hypoactive state. Some were anxious, but everyone enjoyed participating in the feedback. The simulated parents had difficulty participating and giving space to the child's speech. Participants assessed that the simulations performed as they were proposed and, after experimenting them, felt more prepared. The simulations provided an opportunity for students to practice soft skills by interacting with children in a safe environment. Using children as simulated patients is feasible but presents some challenges. Our study has expanded the ways in which children's health content can be taught. We are investigating whether this training leads to better patient outcomes in real clinical settings.

Violência contra as mulheres e suas formas de enfrentamento: um relato de experiência sobre o agosto lilás / Violence against women and their ways of facing: an experience report about the lilac august / Violencia contra las mujeres y sus formas de enfrentamiento: un relato de experiencia sobre el agosto lila

A violência contra as mulheres tem se apresentado como um grave problema de saúde pública e uma violação aos direitos humanos. A fim de contribuir com a inibição desse fenômeno e intensificar a divulgação da Lei Maria da Penha, surge o Agosto Lilás. Dessaforma, a educação em saúde se apresenta como uma importante estratégia de enfrentamento a esta violência. Objetivo:Descrever a experiência da realização de ação de educação em saúde sobre o enfrentamento à violência doméstica e familiar contra as mulheres em um hospital regional do interior do Rio Grande do Norte (RN), utilizando a Roda de Conversa como metodologia e tendo o Agosto Lilás como referência. Metodologia:Trata-se de um relato de experiência sobre a ação realizada na Clínica Obstétrica de um hospital regional situado no município de Currais Novos, localizado no interior do estado do Rio Grande do Norte, em agosto de 2022. Resultados:Percebeu-se boa participação do público e que os acompanhantes já conheciam alguns tipos de violência. No entanto, as profissionais apresentaram poucos conhecimentos acerca da temática, o que acarreta a desinformação sobre o que fazer quando estas demandas chegarem ao serviço de saúde. Conclusões:É evidente a importância de se trabalhar a temática em diversos momentos, não somente no Agosto Lilás, mesmo este mês se destacando com extrema relevância. Além disso, também é essencial discutir o tema em todos os espaços da rede intersetorial, com intuito de propagar informações e incentivar a articulação em rede para a superação desta problemática (AU).

Violence against women has been presented as a serious public health problem and a violation of human rights. In order tocontribute to the inhibition of this phenomenon and intensify the divulgation of "Maria da Penha" Law, August Lilac comes to light. Thereby, health education is presented as an important strategy of confrontation with this violence. Objective:To describethe experience of fulfillment on health education action on facing the household violence against women in a local hospital in the countryside of Rio Grande do Norte (RN), using the Conversation Circle as a methodology and having August Lilac as a reference. Methodology:This is an experience report on the action executed at the Obstetrics Clinic of a local hospital situated in Currais Novos town, located in the countryside of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, in August 2022. Results:It was observed good public participation and the companions already knew some types of violence. However, the professionals had little knowledge about the subject, which leads to misinformation about what to do when these demands arrive at the health service. Conclusions:It is evident the importance of working on the theme at different times, not only in August Lilac, even this month stands out with extreme relevance. In addition, it is also essential to discuss the topic in all fields of the intersectoral network, with the aim of disseminating information and encouraging networking to overcome this problem (AU).

La violencia contra las mujeres se ha presentado como un grave problema de salud pública yuna violación de los derechos humanos. Con el fin de contribuir a la inhibición de este fenómeno e intensificar la divulgación de la Ley "Maria da Penha", surge el Agosto Lila. De esa forma, la educación en salud se presenta como una importante estrategiade enfrentamiento a esta violencia. Objetivo: Describir la experiencia de la realización de acción de educación en salud sobre el enfrentamiento a la violencia doméstica y familiar contra las mujeres en un hospital regional del interior de Rio Grande do Norte (RN), utilizando la Rueda de Conversación como metodología y teniendo el Agosto Lila como referencia. Metodología: Se trata de un relato de experiencia sobre la acción realizada en la Clínica Obstétrica de un hospital regional situado en el municipio de Currais Novos, ubicado en el interior del estado de Rio Grande do Norte, en agosto de 2022. Resultados: Se percibió buena participación del público y que los acompañantes ya conocían algunos tipos de violencia. Sin embargo, las profesionales presentaronpocos conocimientos sobre la temática, lo que conlleva la desinformación sobre qué hacer cuando estas demandas llegan al servicio de salud. Conclusiones: Es evidente la importancia de trabajar la temática en diversos momentos, no solo en Agosto Lila, incluso este mes destacando con extrema relevancia. Además, también es esencial discutir el tema en todos los espacios de la red intersectorial, con el fin de propagar informaciones y fomentar la conexión en red para superar esta problemática (AU).

Promoção da saúde mental dos trabalhadores da saúde: as práticas integrativas e complementares como estratégias de cuidado / Promoting the mental health of health workers: integrative andcomplementary practices as care strategies / Promoción de la salud mental del trabajadores de salud: prácticas integradoras y complementarias como estrategias de cuidado

Introdução:É indispensável entender a saúde mental por meio das relações históricas e socioculturais que o indivíduo mantém com o outro, com a comunidade e com o meio em que trabalha. Percebe-se que os aspectos referentes às conceituações de saúde não estão em consonância com a realidade dos profissionais de saúde no Brasil. Como forma de promover o autocuidado, as Práticas Integrativas e Complementares apresentam-se como uma estratégia de promoção da saúde mental dos trabalhadores da saúde. Objetivo:Descrever as experiências de realização de ações de promoção da saúde mental dos trabalhadores da saúde em um hospital geral do interior do Rio Grande do Norte. Metodologia:Trata-se de um estudo do tipo relato de experiência, desenvolvido a partir da realização de açõesde promoção à saúde mental dos trabalhadores no contexto do "Setembro Amarelo" e "Janeiro Branco", desenvolvidas pela equipe de Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde Materno-Infantil da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Resultados e Discussão:Os profissionais foram instigados a refletir sobre a temática e relacionar com as suas vivências, discutindo estratégias de autocuidado no ambiente de trabalho. Observou-se a predominância dos profissionais de enfermagem em relação às demais categorias profissionais. Estes relataram que os momentos foram prazerosos e o sentiram como uma oportunidade de relaxamento no ambiente de trabalho, desejando que estes pudessem ocorrer com mais frequência. Conclusões:As ações desenvolvidas e descritas se mostraram como estratégias importantes para a discussão e sensibilização sobre a temática, bem como a relevância de estratégias de promoção à saúde mental nos espaços ocupacionais do Sistema Único de Saúde (AU).

Introduction:It is essential to understand mental health through the historical and sociocultural relationships that the person maintains with each other, with the community and with the place on which he works. It is noticed that the aspects referring to health concepts are not into the reality of health professionals in Brazil. As a way of promoting self-care, the integrative and complementary practices are presented as a strategy to promote the mental health of health workers. Objective:To report the experiences ofaccomplishment of actions to promote the mental health of health workers in a general hospital in the countryside of Rio Grande do Norte. Methodology:This is an experience report study, developed from the implementation of actions to promote the mental health of workers in the context of "Yellow September" and "White January", performed by the Maternal Childlike Multiprofessional Residency team of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. Results and Discussion:The professionals were encouraged to reflect on the theme and relate it with their experiences, discussing self-care strategies in the work environment. There was a prevalence of nursing professionals in relation to other professional categories. They reported that the moments were pleasant and felt it as an opportunity for relaxation in the work environment, wishing that these could happen more often.Conclusions:The actions developed and described proved to be important strategies for the discussion and awareness of the subject, as well as the relevance of strategies to promote mental health in the occupational spaces of the Unified Health System (AU).

Introducción: Es fundamental comprender la saludmental a través de las relaciones históricas y socioculturales que el individuo mantiene con el otro, con la comunidad y con el medio en el que se desenvuelve. Se nota que los aspectos referentes a los conceptos de salud no están en consonancia con la realidad de los profesionales de la salud en Brasil. Como una forma de promover el autocuidado, las Prácticas Integrativas y Complementarias se presentan como una estrategia para promover la salud mental de los trabajadores del área. Objetivo: Describir las experiencias de realización de acciones de promoción de la salud mental de los trabajadores de la salud en un hospital general en el interior del Rio Grande do Norte. Metodología: Se trata de un estudio de relato de experiencia, desarrollado a partir de la implementación de acciones de promoción de la salud mental de los trabajadores en el contexto de "Septiembre Amarillo" y "Enero Blanco", diseñado por el equipo de Residencia Multiprofesional en Salud Materno-Infantil de la Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Resultados y Discusiones: Los profesionales fueron estimulados a reflexionar sobre el tema y relacionarlo con sus experiencias, discutiendo estrategias de autocuidado en el ambiente de trabajo. Hubo predominio de los profesionales de enfermeríaen relación a las demás categorías profesionales. Ellos dijeron que los momentos fueron agradables y lo sintieron como una oportunidad de relajación en el ambiente de trabajo, deseando que estos pudieran ocurrir con mayor frecuencia. Conclusiones: Las acciones desarrolladas y descritas demostraron ser estrategias importantes para la discusión y sensibilización sobre el tema, así como la pertinencia de las estrategias de promoción de la salud mental en los espacios ocupacionales del Sistema Único de Salud (AU).

Training in communication skills for self-efficacy of health professionals: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Communication skills are essential for health professionals to establish a positive relationship with their patients, improving their health and quality of life. In this perspective, communication skills training can be effective strategies to improve the care provided by professionals in patient care and the quality of health services. OBJECTIVE: To identify the best available evidence on training programs in communication skills to promote changes in attitude and behavior or self-efficacy of health professionals. METHODS: Systematic searches were performed in eight databases, evaluating Randomized Controlled Trials and quasi-experimental studies with a control group, focusing on training communication skills for health professionals, who assessed self-efficacy or behaviors related to these skills. The phases of study selection and data extraction were carried out by two independent researchers, and the conflicts were resolved by a third. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane method. RESULTS: Eight studies were included in the review. Most programs lasted between 4½ h and 2 days, involved information about communication skills and the content was applied to the health professionals' context. Several teaching strategies were used, such as lectures, videos and dramatizations and the evaluation was carried out using different instruments. Improvements in the performance and in the self-efficacy of communication skills were observed in the trained groups. The RCT had a low risk of bias and the quasi-experimental studies had a moderate risk. CONCLUSION: Training in communication skills can improve the performance and self-efficacy of health professionals. Programs that approach the conceptual issues and promote the space for experiential learning could be effective in communication skills training for professionals. PROSPERO: CRD42019129384.

Media and scientific communication about the COVID-19 pandemic and the repercussions on the population's mental health: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Good communication strategies are essential in times of crisis, such as the coronavirus pandemic. The dissemination of inaccurate information and the need for social isolation to control coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have shown a negative impact on the population, causing damage to mental health, with the appearance or worsening of symptoms of stress, fear, anxiety, and depression. Thus, the systematic review study is intended to gather evidence on the impact of information about COVID-19 on the mental health of the population. METHODS: This systematic review protocol is conducted using the guidelines of the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses protocols and the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. The review aims to include published studies that address the exposure of the general population to information about COVID-19, through observational and experimental studies, which consider the following outcomes: fear, stress, anxiety, and depression. Thus, a comprehensive research strategy will be conducted in the following databases: PubMed / Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, EMBASE, Science Direct, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL). Two independent reviewers will perform all procedures, such as study selection, data collection, and methodological evaluation. Disagreements will be forwarded to a third reviewer. RevMan 5.3 software will be used for data analysis. RESULTS: This systematic review will provide evidence of the influence of access to and consumption of media and scientific information about COVID-19 on the mental health of the population. It will consider information about the characterization of the study and the population studied, clinical and epidemiological information on mental health, and data on access to and consumption of media and scientific information. DISCUSSION: The results should inform about the consequences of communication about the new coronavirus on the emergence or worsening of psychological and psychiatric symptoms, allowing to develop strategies to achieve effective communication of information to promote the mental health of the population. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER: PROSPERO CRD42020182918.

The Control and Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission in Children: A Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: The pandemic following the rapid spread of the new SARS-CoV-2 virus has hit all continents and caused thousands of deaths worldwide. Evidence has been published on epidemiological and clinical characteristics of population groups considered at risk; however, information for the other population groups, especially for the child population, is needed. In this context, this protocol describes a systematic review that will aim to identify the evidence on control and prevention of COVID-19 transmission among children and adolescents, as well as to describe the epidemiological profile and clinical and immunological characteristics of COVID-19 in this population. METHODS: This protocol will be developed in accordance with PRISMA-P. The searches will be conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, EMBASE, and Scopus, seeking clinical trials. Observational studies and case reports with Children and adolescents (≤19 years) infected with SARS-CoV-2 will be included whether they report information on the control of prevention and COVID-19 transmission. Two independent researchers will perform the selection of articles, removal of duplication, and screening by Rayyan QCRI application. Cochrane's RoB 2.0, ROBINS-I, and CASP tools will be used to assess the risk of bias. Meta-analysis, subgroup analyses, and/or descriptive analyses will be carried out based on the data conditions included. RESULTS: A high-quality synthesis of the available evidences on the epidemiological profile, the clinical and immunological characteristics involved in children, and adolescents diagnosed with COVID-19, as well as the participation of this population in the transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 will be provided. CONCLUSION: This systematic review has an important relevance in the current context because it has a great potential to help the development of new control and prevention strategies in the pediatric population. RECORD OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEW: CRD42020179263.

Training programs in communication skills to improve self-efficacy for health personnel: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Patient-centered care should be the focus of health services, where improvements in the communication skills of health professionals promote excellent health and quality care. Thus, this study is a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs in communication skills to promote self-efficacy in the communication of health personnel. METHODS: This systematic review protocol is conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes (PRISMA) statement guidelines and the Cochrane Handbook of Systematic Reviews of Interventions. The review should include studies carried out with health professionals who have undergone training in communication skills aimed at promoting their self-efficacy. Clinical trials (randomized, non-randomized), community trials, and quasi-experimental studies should be included. Therefore, the comprehensive search strategy will be conducted in the following databases: PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, EMBASE, Science Direct, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL). Two independent reviewers will conduct all study selection procedures, data extraction, and methodological evaluation, and disagreements will be referred to a third reviewer. RevMan 5.3 software will be used to gather data and perform the meta-analysis if possible. RESULTS: This systematic review will provide evidence on more effective programs for communication skills training and will consider information such as duration, educational strategies, assessment measures, and outcomes that promote health worker self-efficacy. DISCUSSION: This systematic review should provide evidence for effective communication skills training for health professionals in order to guide new strategies for quality care. DISSEMINATION AND ETHICS: The findings of this scoping review will be disseminated in print, at conferences, or via peer-reviewed journals. Ethical approval is not necessary as this paper does not involve patient data. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: PROSPERO CRD42019129384.

A Escola Multicampi de Ciências Médicas da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil, no contexto do Programa Mais Médicos: desafios e potencialidades / The Multicampi School of Medical Sciences of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, in the context of the More Doctors Program: challenges and potentialities / La Escuela Multicampi de Ciencias Médicas de La Universidad Federal de Riop Grande do Norte, Brasil, en el contexto del Programa Más Médicos: desafíos e potencialidades

A proposta deste artigo é relatar criticamente a experiência institucional e curricular de implantação do curso de Medicina da Escola Multicampi de Ciências Médicas do Rio Grande do Norte, da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). Este relato se coloca como forma de documentar, monitorar e refletir sobre o desenvolvimento das ações de expansão de vagas e criação de novos cursos de Medicina em universidades federais, no âmbito do Programa Mais Médicos. Para tanto, foram descritas de maneira crítica as ações de ensino, pesquisa e extensão já desenvolvidas, além de apresentar uma visão geral do curso e da integração ensino-serviço-comunidade, destacando os êxitos logrados e os desafios no desenvolvimento das ações de ensino, pesquisa e extensão. Por fim, são apresentadas as dificuldades inerentes à implantação de novos cursos fora dos centros urbanos no Brasil.

This paper reports on the institutional and curricular experience of launching the Medical Course of the Multicampi School of Medical Sciences of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). This report is a way of documenting, monitoring and reflecting on the development of actions of expansion of seats and creation of new medical courses in federal universities, within the framework of the More Doctors Program. To that end, the teaching, research and extension actions already developed are critically described, as well as it is presented an overview of the course and the teaching-service-community integration, highlighting the achievements and challenges in the development of teaching, research and extension. Finally, we describe the difficulties inherent in the implantation of new courses outside urban centers in Brazil.

El objetivo de este artículo es relatar la experiencia institucional y curricular de implantación del curso de Medicina de la Escuela Multicampi de Ciencias Médicas de la Universidad Federal de Rio Grande do Norte, de la Universidad Federal de Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). Se presenta como una forma de comentar, monitorear y reflexionar sobre el desarrollo de las acciones de expansión de plazas y creación de nuevos cursos de Medicina en universidades federales, en el ámbito del Programa Más Médicos. Para ello, se describen de manera crítica las acciones de enseñanza, investigación y extensión ya desarrolladas, además de presentar una visión general del curso y de la integración enseñanza-servicio-comunidad, destacando los éxitos conseguidos y los desafíos en el desarrollo de las acciones de enseñanza, investigación y extensión. Finalmente se presentan las dificultades inherentes a la implantación de nuevos cursos fuera de los centros urbanos en Brasil.

Repetição de gravidez na adolescência: estudos sobre a prática contraceptiva em adolescentes / Repeat pregnancy in adolescence: study about the practice of contraception in adolescents

A gravidez na adolescência é um período crítico que traz riscos não apenas para a mãe, mas também, para o seu bebê. Tais riscos podem ser potencializados pela repetição de gravidez, constituindo-se como problema de saúde pública. Objetivou-se considerar o conhecimento e o uso de métodos contraceptivos entre 50 adolescentes, com idade média de 17 anos e com repetição de gravidez, atendidas em enfermarias da Maternidade Escola Januário Cicco, em Natal/RN/BR. Trata-se de um estudo do tipo descritivo-exploratório, com a utilização de questionário semi-estruturado. A análise dos dados foi realizada com base na estatística descritiva através da análise das frequências das respostas das adolescentes. Resultados mostram que 44 por cento das adolescentes conhecem pelo menos 3 métodos contraceptivos, sendo a camisinha o método mais utilizado na primeira relação (78,3 por cento) e a pílula o mais utilizado no período que antecedeu a atual ou última gestação (68 por cento). Há conhecimento dos métodos e relato do uso, mas a repetição de gravidez evidencia a necessidade de estimular práticas contraceptivas mais eficazes que considerem as peculiaridades da adolescência.(AU)

Pregnancy adolescence presents risks not only to the mother, but also to her baby, which may be increased by repeat pregnancy resulting in health policy problems. This study intended to consider the knowledge and usage of contraception amongst 50 repeat pregnancy adolescents whose average age was 17 years in Natal/RN/BR, during their prenatal follow up in nurseries of the Januário Cicco maternity hospital. This is an exploratory-descriptive study that was executed by means of a semi-structured questionnaire. Data analysis was performed by descriptive statistics through frequency response analysis. Results showed that 44 percent of these adolescents were aware of at least 3 types of contraception methods, of which condoms were the most utilized during first sexual intercourse (78,3 percent), with the oral contraceptive pill most used during the period prior to the current or last pregnancy (68 percent). Despite the knowledge about these methods and also usage reports by adolescents, repeat pregnancy demonstrates a need for more efficient encouragement of contraception practice.(AU)

Repetição de gravidez na adolescência: estudos sobre a prática contraceptiva em adolescentes / Repeat pregnancy in adolescence: study about the practice of contraception in adolescents

A gravidez na adolescência é um período crítico que traz riscos não apenas para a mãe, mas também, para o seu bebê. Tais riscos podem ser potencializados pela repetição de gravidez, constituindo-se como problema de saúde pública. Objetivou-se considerar o conhecimento e o uso de métodos contraceptivos entre 50 adolescentes, com idade média de 17 anos e com repetição de gravidez, atendidas em enfermarias da Maternidade Escola Januário Cicco, em Natal/RN/BR. Trata-se de um estudo do tipo descritivo-exploratório, com a utilização de questionário semi-estruturado. A análise dos dados foi realizada com base na estatística descritiva através da análise das frequências das respostas das adolescentes. Resultados mostram que 44 por cento das adolescentes conhecem pelo menos 3 métodos contraceptivos, sendo a camisinha o método mais utilizado na primeira relação (78,3 por cento) e a pílula o mais utilizado no período que antecedeu a atual ou última gestação (68 por cento). Há conhecimento dos métodos e relato do uso, mas a repetição de gravidez evidencia a necessidade de estimular práticas contraceptivas mais eficazes que considerem as peculiaridades da adolescência. (AU)

Pregnancy adolescence presents risks not only to the mother, but also to her baby, which may be increased by repeat pregnancy resulting in health policy problems. This study intended to consider the knowledge and usage of contraception amongst 50 repeat pregnancy adolescents whose average age was 17 years in Natal/RN/BR, during their prenatal follow up in nurseries of the Januário Cicco maternity hospital. This is an exploratory-descriptive study that was executed by means of a semi-structured questionnaire. Data analysis was performed by descriptive statistics through frequency response analysis. Results showed that 44 percent of these adolescents were aware of at least 3 types of contraception methods, of which condoms were the most utilized during first sexual intercourse (78,3 percent), with the oral contraceptive pill most used during the period prior to the current or last pregnancy (68 percent). Despite the knowledge about these methods and also usage reports by adolescents, repeat pregnancy demonstrates a need for more efficient encouragement of contraception practice. (AU)

Riscos psicossociais e repetição de gravidez na adolescência / Psychosocial risks and repeated pregnancy during adolescence

A gravidez na adolescência pode ser entendida como um período de crises que traz riscos e conseqüências negativas para a adolescente, podendo ser potencializados pela repetição. Mostra-se relevante conhecer a realidade biopsicossocial dessas adolescentes e analisar os fatores envolvidos nessa repetição. Aplicou-se, então, um questionário semi-estruturado, numa Maternidade Escola em Natal/RN, a 50 puérperas com idade entre 12 e 18 anos de idade (média 17 anos), das quais 82 por cento não freqüentam a escola, 62 por cento vivem em união estável e 68 por cento têm renda familiar até três salários mínimos. Iniciaram a vida sexual aos 13 anos e o intervalo entre a gravidez anterior e a atual foi de 1 a 12 meses para 52 por cento das entrevistadas. Assim, o início precoce da vida sexual, a convivência com o companheiro e o abandono escolar podem tornar as adolescentes vulneráveis à gravidez e sua repetição e acentuar os riscos psicossociais.(AU)

Adolescent pregnancy can be understood as a period of crisis that brings risks and negatives consequences for a teenager that can be potentiated by repetition. It is important to know the biopsychosocial reality of these teenagers and analyze the factors involved in this repetition. A semistructured questionnaire was administered to 50 mothers aged between 12 and 18 years of age (mean 17 years old) in a Maternity School from Natal/RN. Results showed that 82 percent of them were not attending school, 62 percent were in a stable marriage and the family income of 68 percent did not exceed three minimum wages. The sexual initiation occurred at 13 years old and the distance between the first and current pregnancy were 1 to 12 months for 52 percent of interviewed. Therefore, early initiation in a sexual life, living with a partner and abandoning school can make teenagers vulnerable to repeated pregnancy and strengthen psychosocial risks.(AU)

Riscos psicossociais e repetição de gravidez na adolescência / Psychosocial risks and repeated pregnancy during adolescence

A gravidez na adolescência pode ser entendida como um período de crises que traz riscos e conseqüências negativas para a adolescente, podendo ser potencializados pela repetição. Mostra-se relevante conhecer a realidade biopsicossocial dessas adolescentes e analisar os fatores envolvidos nessa repetição. Aplicou-se, então, um questionário semi-estruturado, numa Maternidade Escola em Natal/RN, a 50 puérperas com idade entre 12 e 18 anos de idade (média 17 anos), das quais 82 por cento não freqüentam a escola, 62 por cento vivem em união estável e 68 por cento têm renda familiar até três salários mínimos. Iniciaram a vida sexual aos 13 anos e o intervalo entre a gravidez anterior e a atual foi de 1 a 12 meses para 52 por cento das entrevistadas. Assim, o início precoce da vida sexual, a convivência com o companheiro e o abandono escolar podem tornar as adolescentes vulneráveis à gravidez e sua repetição e acentuar os riscos psicossociais.

Adolescent pregnancy can be understood as a period of crisis that brings risks and negatives consequences for a teenager that can be potentiated by repetition. It is important to know the biopsychosocial reality of these teenagers and analyze the factors involved in this repetition. A semistructured questionnaire was administered to 50 mothers aged between 12 and 18 years of age (mean 17 years old) in a Maternity School from Natal/RN. Results showed that 82 percent of them were not attending school, 62 percent were in a stable marriage and the family income of 68 percent did not exceed three minimum wages. The sexual initiation occurred at 13 years old and the distance between the first and current pregnancy were 1 to 12 months for 52 percent of interviewed. Therefore, early initiation in a sexual life, living with a partner and abandoning school can make teenagers vulnerable to repeated pregnancy and strengthen psychosocial risks.

[Evaluation of trait and state anxiety in first year students]. / Universidade, contexto ansiogênico? Avaliação de traço e estado de ansiedade em estudantes do ciclo básico.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate trait anxiety and state anxiety in first year students from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, verifying differences between three great areas of knowledge - Biomedical, Humanistic and Technological. The entrance to a University can be perceived as a threatening situation that seems to suffer influence from the different characteristics of each of these areas. 158 students, 71 females and 87 males aged 20.04 +/- 3,37 years, answered an Identification Form and the State and Trait of Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The means of trait anxiety and state anxiety observed in these students were as expected for this population although the Biomedical area is perceived as the most anxiogenic for having a dense curriculum with intense academic demands, what seems to increase the scores of the students of this area, especially of the men.

Universidade, contexto ansiogênico? Avaliação de traço e estado de ansiedade em estudantes do ciclo básico / Evaluation of trait and state anxiety in first year students

The purpose of this study is to evaluate trait anxiety and state anxiety in first year students from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, verifying differences between three great areas of knowledge - Biomedical, Humanistic and Technological. The entrance to a University can be perceived as a threatening situation that seems to suffer influence from the different characteristics of each of these areas. 158 students, 71 females and 87 males aged 20.04 ± 3,37 years, answered an Identification Form and the State and Trait of Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The means of trait anxiety and state anxiety observed in these students were as expected for this population although the Biomedical area is perceived as the most anxiogenic for having a dense curriculum with intense academic demands, what seems to increase the scores of the students of this area, especially of the men.