Health-Related quality of life of oral health workers in primary health care in Salvador, Brazil / Qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de trabalhadores de saúde bucal da atenção primária à saúde em Salvador, Brasil / Calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de trabajadores de salud bucal de la atención primaria de salud en Salvador, Brasil

This study aimed to identify and determine the level of factors associated with the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of oral health professionals working in Primary Health Care (PHC) in Brazil. A cross-sectional survey was carried out among 96 dentists and 65 dental assistants working in the Family Health Strategy (FHS) in six municipalities in the metropolitan area of Salvador (BA), Brazil. The HRQoL was evaluated using the 36-item Short Form Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36). Higher mean scores in the SF-36 physical component summary were associated with younger age, post-graduate education in public health, and frequent leisure time. The mental component summary was associated with frequent leisure time, > 40 weekly working hours, suitable dental offices, satisfaction with colleagues, and satisfaction with working in PHC. The HRQoL level of oral health professionals working in primary health care in PHC in Brazil was comparable to those found in the available literature and associated with several modifiable factors. Incidentally, a literature search found few studies using the SF-36 to assess the HRQoL of oral health workers, and those found were produced outside the main scientific centers.

O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar e determinar o nível de fatores associados à qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS) de profissionais de saúde bucal que atuam na Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) no Brasil. Foi realizado um estudo de corte transversal com 96 cirurgiões-dentistas e 65 auxiliares em saúde bucal que atuam na Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) em seis municípios da região metropolitana de Salvador (BA), Brasil. A QVRS foi avaliada usando o 36-item Short Form Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36). Escores médios mais altos no resumo do componente físico do SF-36 foram associadas a idade mais jovem, pós-graduação em saúde pública e tempo de lazer frequente. O resumo do componente mental foi associado a tempo de lazer frequente, > 40 horas semanais de trabalho, consultórios odontológicos adequados, satisfação com os colegas e satisfação em trabalhar na APS. O nível de QVRS dos profissionais de saúde bucal que atuam na APS no Brasil foi comparável aos encontrados na literatura disponível e associado a vários fatores modificáveis. Incidentalmente, uma pesquisa bibliográfica encontrou poucos estudos que utilizam o SF-36 para avaliar a QVRS de trabalhadores da saúde bucal; e os encontrados foram produzidos fora dos principais centros científicos.

El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar y determinar el nivel de los factores asociados a la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS) de los profesionales de salud bucal que actúan en la Atención Primaria de Salud en Brasil. Se realizó un estudio transversal con 96 cirujano dentista y 65 auxiliares de salud bucal que actúan en la Estrategia Salud de la Familia en seis municipios de la región metropolitana de Salvador, Brasil. La CVRS se evaluó mediante el 36-item Short Form Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36). Las puntuaciones medias más altas en el resumen del componente físico del SF-36 se asociaron con una edad más joven, títulos de posgrado en salud pública y tiempo libre frecuente. El resumen del componente mental se asoció con tiempo libre frecuente, > 40 horas de trabajo por semana, consultorios dentales adecuados, satisfacción con los colegas y satisfacción con el trabajo en la Atención Primaria de Salud. El nivel de CVRS de los profesionales de la salud bucal que actúan en la Atención Primaria de Salud en Brasil fue comparable a los encontrados en la literatura disponible y se asoció a varios factores modificables. Una búsqueda bibliográfica encontró pocos estudios que utilizan el SF-36 para evaluar la CVRS de los trabajadores de la salud bucal; y los encontrados estaban fuera de los principales centros científicos.

Prevalence of Presenteeism in Agricultural Workers: Systematic Review.

BACKGROUND: Presenteeism, the act of showing up to work when one is ill, is a prevailing global phenomenon, at rates varying from 30% to 90%. Presenteeism results in consequences to the worker's health, like pain, depression, and poor work ability, as well as consequences to the organization like productivity loss, negative feelings and engagement of coworkers, and risk of accidents. Agriculture is an important sector for the global economy, providing employment for 27% of the global workforce. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of presenteeism and its associated factors among agricultural workers. METHODS: A systematic review was performed through searches at PubMed, Web of Science, LILACS, SciELO, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and Scopus databases. Observational studies (cross-sectional, cohort or case-control) that reported the prevalence of presenteeism in agricultural workers were eligible. FINDINGS: A total of 139 studies were found but only two met the inclusion criteria. The selected studies reported prevalence rates of presenteeism of 5.0% and 58.2%. Poor work safety climate, female workers, workers dissatisfied with management, and sunscreen not available at the workplace were strongly associated with the prevalence of presenteeism. CONCLUSIONS/APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE: We concluded that the scientific literature about the prevalence of presenteeism among agricultural workers is scarce. Future studies about presenteeism among agricultural workers should measure the prevalence and/or incidence of presenteeism by using the epidemiological approach and, furthermore, should integrate these measures with the work productivity approach.

Work ability and associated factors in people living with human T-cell leukemia virus type 1.

BACKGROUND: Infection with the human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) affects an estimated 10-15 million people worldwide. However, knowledge of the impact of HTLV-1 infection on work ability is lacking. This study aimed to measure the frequency and identify factors associated with poor work ability in patients living with HTLV-1. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 207 individuals infected with HTLV-1 who attended the University Hospital in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. HTLV-1 antibodies were detected in the participants' blood by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and confirmed by western blotting. Participants answered a questionnaire on sociodemographic data, personal habits, clinical data, health-related quality of life, and work ability, evaluated using the work ability index questionnaire. A Poisson regression model with a robust variance estimate was used to identify the factors associated with the prevalence of poor work ability. RESULTS: Patients mean age was 55.2, ranging from 19 to 84 years, 73.0% were females, 100% had monthly family income less than US$ 394, and 33.8% presented HTLV-1 associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). No individual was classified as having excellent work ability. Poor work ability prevalence was strongly associated (prevalence ratio; 95% confidence interval [CI]) with sedentarism (1.30; 1.03-1.65), neurological symptoms (1.25; 1.02-1.52), and low physical (0.95; 0.94-0.96) and mental (0.98; 0.97-0.99) component summaries of health-related quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: Poor work ability among people living with HTLV-1 is associated with sedentarism, neurologic symptoms, and low health-related quality of life.

Sleep disorders in correctional officers: cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Within the prison environment, where strict surveillance and prompt decision-taking are essential to maintain security, poor sleep may be hazardous to correctional officers. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of and identify factors associated with severe sleep disorders in correctional officers. Material and Methods: An exploratory cross-sectional study comprised all correctional officers in a prison complex in Salvador city, Brazil. Information about sleep quality, sociodemographic and occupational aspects, lifestyle habits, and common mental disorders (self-reporting questionnaire-20 score ≥7 points) were collected via a self-administered questionnaire. Severe sleep disorder was defined as a score ≥31 points according to the mini sleep questionnaire. The measure of association used was the prevalence ratio (PR). Prevalence ratios were estimated by using a Cox multivariate regression model. The final adjusted model only included the variables that presented a prevalence ratio ≥1.20. Results: The prevalence of severe sleep disorders in the 374 correctional officers was 55.3%, and was strongly (prevalence ratio ≥1.20) associated with number of stressful activities at work (RPs=1.24, 1.19, and 1.17), number of attack and threat events against the correctional officers over the last 12 months (RPs showing gradient, 1.11, 1.24, and 1.41), common mental disorders (RP=2,24), and non-White skin color (RP=1,37). Conclusion: This study found high prevalence of severe sleep disorders in correctional officers, associated with impairment of their mental health, skin color, and, particularly, with situations of stress and violence at work. These factors must be taken into account when planning and providing health care to these workers.

Qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de profissionais de enfermagem na Bahia na pandemia da COVID-19 / Health-related quality of life of nursing professionals in Bahia, Brazil, in the COVID-19 pandemic / Calidad de vida de los profesionales de enfermería en Bahía, Brasil, en la pandemia COVID-19

Objetivo: Identificar fatores associados à qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de profissionais de enfermagem da Bahia durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Método: Estudo transversal, amostragem tipo snowball com 113 enfermeiras(os) e técnicas(os) de enfermagem. De setembro/2020 a maio/2021, num formulário eletrônico, coletaram-se informações sociodemográficas, ocupacionais, epidemiológicas e de qualidade de vida, avaliada pelo questionário WHOQOL-BREF nos seus domínios Físico, Psicológico, Relações sociais e Meio ambiente. Utilizou-se regressão linear múltipla para identificar fatores associados à variação dos domínios do WHOQOL-BREF. Resultados: Baixos escores de qualidade de vida associaram-se significantemente a várias características dos profissionais: ser caso suspeito de COVID-19, no domínio Físico; ficar sem exercer a profissão por causa da COVID-19, nos domínios Físico e Psicológico; trabalhar exclusivamente em instituições privadas, no domínio Relações sociais; ter mais idade, no domínio Relações sociais; e não receber apoio social de outras pessoas, nos domínios Físico, Psicológico, Relações sociais e Meio Ambiente. Conclusão e implicações para a prática: Ter mais idade, vínculo exclusivo com instituição privada, ser caso suspeito de COVID-19, ficar sem exercer a profissão por causa da COVID-19 e não receber apoio social associaram-se à baixa qualidade de vida de profissionais de enfermagem durante a pandemia

Objective: To identify factors associated with the health-related quality of life of nursing professionals in Bahia, Brazil, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Cross-sectional study with snowball sampling including 113 nurses and nursing technicians. From September 2020 to May 2021, sociodemographic, occupational, epidemiological, and quality of life information was collected in an electronic form and evaluated with the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, according to its Physical, Psychological, Social relations, and Environmental domains. Multiple linear regression was used to identify factors associated with variation in the four quality of life domains of the WHOQOL-BREF. Results: Low quality of life mean scores were significantly associated with being a suspected case of COVID-19 (in the Physical domain), withdrawing from professional practice due to COVID-19 (Physical and Psychological domains), working exclusively in private institutions (Social relations), older age (Social relations), and lack of social support (in the Physical, Psychological, Social Relations, and Environmental domains). Conclusion and implications for the practice: Older age, exclusive work in private institutions, being a suspected case of COVID-19, withdrawing from professional practice due to COVID-19, and lack of social support were associated with lower quality of life of nursing professionals during the pandemic

Objetivo: Identificar factores asociados a la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de los profesionales de enfermería de Bahía, Brasil, durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Método: Estudio transversal, muestreo bola de nieve, con 113 enfermeros y técnicos de enfermería. De septiembre 2020 a mayo 2021, en formulario electrónico, fueron recolectadas informaciones sociodemográficas, ocupacionales, epidemiológicas y de calidad de vida, evaluadas por el cuestionario WHOQOL-BREF en sus dominios Físico, Psicológico, Relaciones Sociales y Medio Ambiente. Se utilizó la regresión lineal múltiple para identificar factores asociados con los dominios del WHOQOL-BREF. Resultados: Los puntajes bajos de calidad de vida se asociaron significativamente con ser un caso sospechoso de COVID-19 (en el dominio Físico); no ejercer la profesión a causa del COVID-19 (dominios Físico y Psicológico); trabajar exclusivamente en instituciones privadas (Relaciones Sociales); mayor edad (Relaciones Sociales); y no recibir apoyo social (en los dominios Físico, Psicológico, Relaciones Sociales y Medio Ambiente). Conclusión e implicaciones para la práctica: Mayor edad, tener vinculación exclusiva con una institución privada, ser caso sospechoso de COVID-19, no ejercer la profesión a causa del COVID-19 y no recibir apoyo social se asociaron con la baja calidad de vida de los profesionales de enfermería durante la pandemia

Work ability and associated factors in people living with human T-cell leukemia virus type 1

ABSTRACT Background: Infection with the human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) affects an estimated 10-15 million people worldwide. However, knowledge of the impact of HTLV-1 infection on work ability is lacking. This study aimed to measure the frequency and identify factors associated with poor work ability in patients living with HTLV-1. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 207 individuals infected with HTLV-1 who attended the University Hospital in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. HTLV-1 antibodies were detected in the participants' blood by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and confirmed by western blotting. Participants answered a questionnaire on sociodemographic data, personal habits, clinical data, health-related quality of life, and work ability, evaluated using the work ability index questionnaire. A Poisson regression model with a robust variance estimate was used to identify the factors associated with the prevalence of poor work ability. Results: Patients mean age was 55.2, ranging from 19 to 84 years, 73.0% were females, 100% had monthly family income less than US$ 394, and 33.8% presented HTLV-1 associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). No individual was classified as having excellent work ability. Poor work ability prevalence was strongly associated (prevalence ratio; 95% confidence interval [CI]) with sedentarism (1.30; 1.03-1.65), neurological symptoms (1.25; 1.02-1.52), and low physical (0.95; 0.94-0.96) and mental (0.98; 0.97-0.99) component summaries of health-related quality of life. Conclusions: Poor work ability among people living with HTLV-1 is associated with sedentarism, neurologic symptoms, and low health-related quality of life.

Ecological association between socioeconomic, occupational and sanitation factors and the occurrence of scorpionism in Brazil, 2007-2019. / Associação ecológica entre fatores socioeconômicos, ocupacionais e de saneamento e a ocorrência de escorpionismo no Brasil, 2007-2019.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze ecological association between socioeconomic, occupational and sanitation characteristics and scorpionism in Brazil. METHODS: This was an ecological study with data on scorpion sting accidents reported on the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System (2007-2019). Negative binomial regression was used to estimate incidence rate ratios (IRR) and confidence intervals (95%CI). RESULTS: In the study period there were 1,079,333 scorpion sting accidents, with a cumulative incidence rate of 41.5/100,000 inhabitants. In the adjusted analysis, there was association with the municipal percentages of: women (IRR=1.65 - 95%CI 1.18;2.30) and men (IRR=0.90 - 95%CI 0.88;0.91) working in the construction industry, women (IRR=1.21 - 95%CI 1.18;1.25) and men (IRR=0.73 - 95%CI 0.69;0.77) working in domestic service, women (IRR=1.03 - 95%CI 1.02;1.04) and men (IRR=0.93 - 95%CI 0.92;0.93) working in farming, households with refuse collection (IRR=0.99 - 95%CI 0.98;0.99) and households with refuse left nearby (IRR=1.02 - 95%CI 1.01;1.02), expected years of schooling (IRR=0.88 - 95%CI 0.83;0.92), and unemployment rate (IRR=1.07 - 95%CI 1.05;1.09). CONCLUSION: Scorpionism was associated with precarious infrastructure/sanitation, job availability, education and female occupation.

Major depressive disorder in detention officers.

OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with major depressive disorder (MDD) in detention officers. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included all detention officers from the largest prison complex in the state of Bahia, Brazil. A self-reported questionnaire collected sociodemographic, occupational and health data. The outcome variable - MDD - was evaluated by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and classified by the cut-off point ≥ 10 method and the algorithm method. The association measure used was the prevalence ratio (PR). Following Cox multivariate regression, the variables were divided into two blocks: sociodemographic characteristics and work, in that order. Only variables with adjusted PR (PRadj) ≥ 1.30 were selected to compose the final models. RESULTS: The MDD prevalence by the cut-off point ≥ 10 (simple) and algorithm method in the 401 officers investigated was 18.8% and 9.3%, respectively. MDD prevalence by cut-off point ≥ 10 was higher in female officers (PRadj = 2.77), who suffered threat from factions (PRadj = 2.05), did not report institutional training for the position (PRadj = 1.38), stated that the environment and working conditions interfered in their physical health (PRadj = 3.51) and performed stress-generating activities (PRadj in increasing gradient). MDD prevalence by the algorithm method was higher in female agents (PRadj = 3.45), with tertiary education (PRadj = 1.71), who stated that the environment and working conditions interfered in their physical health (PRadj = 6.33), suffered threat from factions (PRadj = 2.14), did not report institutional training (PRadj = 1.50) and have frequent contact with inmates at work (PRadj = 1.48). CONCLUSION: The high MDD prevalence in these detention officers was associated with sociodemographic factors and, especially, aspects of their work.

Factors associated with health-related quality of life of military policemen in Salvador, Brazil: cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Brazil is a violent society and police officers play a fundamental role in this scenario. Police work is a stressful occupation. Dealing with routine violence, police officers must have high standards of physical and mental health. Patrolling the streets involves several risks and stressful situations that may hamper military policemen's quality of life. The identification of factors associated with health-related quality of life may help in planning and providing adequate care to military policemen. This study aimed to identify factors associated with health-related quality of life of military policemen in Salvador, Brazil. METHODS: A cross-sectional design study investigated a random sample of 329 male military police officers, engaged in patrolling the streets of Salvador, Brazil. A structured questionnaire applied to the policemen collected information about age, education, marital status, income, house ownership, car ownership, police rank, working day, alcohol consumption, smoking, frequency of vigorous physical activity, obesity (body mass index ≥ 30.0), and work ability. Health-related quality of life was evaluated through the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36). Work ability was assessed through the Work Ability Index questionnaire. Poor work ability was defined by a 7-27 points score. Multiple linear regression models were used to measure the impact of police officers characteristics on the variation in the Physical Component and Mental Component Summary scores. RESULTS: Normalised scores were below 50.0% for seven out of the eight SF-36 domains and for the two component summaries. The SF-36 Physical Component Summary was significantly (P < 0.05) associated with poor work ability, while the Mental Component Summary was associated with poor work ability, excessive alcohol consumption, and younger age (24-34 years). Multivariate analysis estimated that the Physical Component Summary was 7.386 units (%) lower among policemen with poor work ability compared to those with moderate/good/excellent work ability. The Mental Component Summary was 12.755 units lower among those with poor work ability, 5.354 units lower among those with excessive alcohol consumption, and 5.532 units higher among those with younger age. CONCLUSIONS: The military police officers investigated presented low health-related quality of life, associated with younger age, excessive alcohol consumption, and poor work ability.

Associação ecológica entre fatores socioeconômicos, ocupacionais e de saneamento e a ocorrência de escorpionismo no Brasil, 2007-2019 / Asociación ecológica entre factores socioeconómicos, ocupacionales y de saneamiento y la ocurrencia de escorpionismo en Brasil, 2007-2019 / Ecological association between socioeconomic, occupational and sanitation factors and the occurrence of scorpionism in Brazil, 2007-2019

Objetivo: Analisar associação ecológica entre características socioeconômicas, ocupacionais e de infraestrutura/saneamento com escorpionismo no Brasil. Métodos: Estudo ecológico, com dados dos acidentes escorpiônicos notificados no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (2007-2019). Empregou-se regressão binomial negativa para estimar razões de taxas de incidência (RTI) e intervalos de confiança (IC95%). Resultados: No período, ocorreram 1.079.333 acidentes, com incidência acumulada de 41,5/100 mil habitantes. Na análise ajustada, houve associação com percentual municipal de mulheres (RTI=1,65 - IC95% 1,18;2,30) e homens (RTI=0,90 - IC95% 0,88;0,91) na construção civil, mulheres (RTI=1,21 - IC95% 1,18;1,25) e homens (RTI=0,73 - IC95% 0,69;0,77) no serviço doméstico, mulheres (RTI=1,03 - IC95% 1,02;1,04) e homens (RTI=0,93 - IC95% 0,92;0,93) na agropecuária, domicílios com lixo coletado (RTI=0,99 - IC95% 0,98;0,99) e lixo no entorno (RTI=1,02 - IC95% 1,01;1,02), expectativa de anos de estudo (RTI=0,88 - IC95% 0,83;0,92) e taxa de desocupação (RTI=1,07 - IC95% 1,05;1,09). Conclusão: O escorpionismo associou-se a precária infraestrutura/saneamento, oferta de emprego, educação e ocupação feminina.

Objetivo: Analizar la asociación ecológica entre características socioeconómicas, ocupacionales y sanitarias y el escorpionismo en Brasil. Métodos: Estudio ecológico con datos de accidentes con escorpiones reportados al Sistema de Información de Enfermedades de Notificación (2007-2019). Se utilizó la regresión binomial negativa para estimar las razones de las tasas de incidencia (RTI) e intervalos de confianza (IC95%). Resultados: Ocurrieron 1.079.333 accidentes con escorpiones (41,5/100.000 habitantes), 2007-2019. Se encontró asociación con porcentaje municipal de: mujeres (RTI=1,65 - IC95% 1,18;2,30) y hombres (RTI=0,90 - IC95% 0,88;0,91) en la construcción civil, mujeres (RTI=1,21 - IC95% 1,18;1,25) y hombres (RTI=0,73 - IC95% 0,69;0,77) en el servicio doméstico, mujeres (RTI=1,03 - IC95% 1,02;1,04) y hombres (RTI=0,93 - IC95% 0,92;0,93) en la agricultura, hogares con recolección de basura (RTI=0,99 - IC95% 0,98;0,99) y basura en los alrededores (RTI=1,02 - IC95% 1,01;1,02), expectativa en años de estudio (RTI=0,88 - IC95% 0,83;0,92) y tasa de desempleo (RTI=1,07 - IC95% 1,05;1,09). Conclusión: El escorpionismo se asoció con infraestructura/saneamiento precario, oferta de trabajo, educación y ocupación femenina.

Objective: To analyze ecological association between socioeconomic, occupational and sanitation characteristics and scorpionism in Brazil. Methods: This was an ecological study with data on scorpion sting accidents reported on the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System (2007-2019). Negative binomial regression was used to estimate incidence rate ratios (IRR) and confidence intervals (95%CI). Results: In the study period there were 1,079,333 scorpion sting accidents, with a cumulative incidence rate of 41.5/100,000 inhabitants. In the adjusted analysis, there was association with the municipal percentages of: women (IRR=1.65 - 95%CI 1.18;2.30) and men (IRR=0.90 - 95%CI 0.88;0.91) working in the construction industry, women (IRR=1.21 - 95%CI 1.18;1.25) and men (IRR=0.73 - 95%CI 0.69;0.77) working in domestic service, women (IRR=1.03 - 95%CI 1.02;1.04) and men (IRR=0.93 - 95%CI 0.92;0.93) working in farming, households with refuse collection (IRR=0.99 - 95%CI 0.98;0.99) and households with refuse left nearby (IRR=1.02 - 95%CI 1.01;1.02), expected years of schooling (IRR=0.88 - 95%CI 0.83;0.92), and unemployment rate (IRR=1.07 - 95%CI 1.05;1.09). Conclusion: Scorpionism was associated with precarious infrastructure/sanitation, job availability, education and female occupation.

O programa de controle do tabagismo em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde / The tobacco cessation program in a primary health care unit / El programa de control del tabaquismo en una unidad básica de salud

O objetivo desta pesquisa é avaliar o desempenho do Programa de Controle do Tabagismo em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde (UBS). Realizou-se um estudo caso-controle, do tipo coorte retrospectivo, com 170 fumantes do Programa Municipal de Controle do Tabagismo da Unidade Básica de Saúde Candeal Pequeno, em Salvador, Bahia, de fevereiro de 2015 a junho de 2017. Usou-se a técnica de regressão logística binária. A taxa de incidência cumulativa para cessação após 12 semanas (57,1%) e a taxa de abandono do programa (26,4%) não se associaram significantemente a faixa etária, sexo, dependência de nicotina, hipertensão arterial e diabetes mellitus. Após quatro semanas, o não uso da bupropiona associou-se (P<0,007) à cessação do tabagismo. Em 29 meses, o programa atendeu 60,3% do público elegível. Ele apresentou taxas satisfatórias de cessação, abandono do hábito de fumar e de cobertura, considerando o período estudado e a população elegível. Estudos bem desenhados e de abrangência nacional são necessários para melhor avaliar a efetividade do Programa Nacional de Controle do Tabagismo no nível da atenção primária à saúde.

This study sought to evaluate the performance of the Tobacco Cessation Program in a Primary Health Care Unit. A retrospective case-control cohort research was carried out with 170 smokers enrolled in the Municipal Tobacco Control Program at the Candeal Pequeno Primary Health Care Unit, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, from February 2015 to June 2017. Data was analyzed using binary logistic regression. The cumulative incidence rate for cessation after 12 weeks (57.1%) and the dropout rate (26.4%) were not significantly associated to age, gender, nicotine dependence, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. After four weeks in the program, not using bupropion was associated with smoking cessation (P<0.007). In 29 months, the Program reached 60.3% of the eligible target public. The Program showed satisfactory rates of tobacco use cessation and coverage, considering the period studied and the eligible population. Well-designed, nationwide studies are needed to better evaluate the effectiveness of the National Tobacco Cessation Program in primary health care.

El objetivo de esta investigación es evaluar el desempeño del Programa de Control del Tabaquismo en una Unidad Básica de Salud (UBS). Este es un estudio caso-control, de tipo cohorte retrospectivo, realizado con 170 fumadores del Programa Municipal de Control del Tabaquismo de la Unidad Básica de Salud Candeal Pequeno, en Salvador, Brasil, en el período de febrero de 2015 a junio de 2017. Se utilizó la técnica de regresión logística binaria. La tasa de incidencia acumulativa para cesación después de 12 semanas (57,1%) y la tasa de abandono del Programa (26,4%) no se asociaron significativamente a edad, sexo, dependencia de nicotina, hipertensión arterial y diabetes mellitus. Después de cuatro semanas, el no uso de bupropiona se asoció (P<0,007) a la cesación del tabaquismo. En 29 meses, el Programa atendió al 60,3% del público elegible. Y presentó tasas satisfactorias de cesación, abandono del hábito de fumar y de cobertura, considerando el período de tiempo estudiado y el público. Estudios bien diseñados y de alcance nacional son necesarios para mejor evaluar la efectividad del Programa Nacional de Control del Tabaquismo en la atención primaria de la salud.

Fatores associados ao presenteísmo em trabalhadores da indústria / Presenteeism and associated factors in industry workers

Resumo Introdução: o presenteísmo pode ser definido como estar no trabalho mesmo percebendo limitações, físicas ou psíquicas, que podem reduzir a capacidade laborativa. Objetivos: estimar a prevalência do presenteísmo e sua associação com características sociodemográficas, estilos de vida, aspectos relacionais no trabalho e interpessoais e condições gerais de saúde em trabalhadores da indústria na Bahia. Métodos: o presenteísmo foi medido pelo somatório das respostas positivas às questões sobre falta de vontade, falta de concentração e indisposição ou desânimo para o trabalho, em conjunto com o absenteísmo negativo. Utilizou-se na análise multivariada o modelo de Poisson com variância robusta para estimar a magnitude das associações por meio da razão de prevalências. Resultados: entre os dados analisados de 2.093 trabalhadores, ter menos de 30 anos, ter maior escolaridade, apresentar dor, dormir mal, sentir-se estressado e experimentar sentimentos negativos em relação à vida associaram-se a maiores prevalências de presenteísmo. Conclusão: o presenteísmo pode evoluir para piora progressiva da saúde do trabalhador. Portanto, identificá-lo precocemente e promover intervenções para reduzir seus determinantes é um desafio para as organizações.

Abstract Introduction: presenteeism can be defined as being at work despite perceiving limitations, physical or psychological, which can reduce the work ability. Objectives: to estimate presenteeism prevalence and its association with socio-demographic characteristics, life styles, work and interpersonal relational aspects and general health conditions in industry workers in Bahia, Brazil. Methods: presenteeism was measured by the sum of positive responses to questions about lack of motivation, lack of concentration, and indisposition or discouragement to work, along with negative absenteeism. In the multivariate analysis, we used the Poisson model with robust variance to estimate the associations magnitude by means of the prevalence ratio. Results: among the 2,093 workers whose data were analyzed, be under 30 years of age, having higher education, feel pain, having poor sleep quality, feeling stressed and experiencing negative feelings about life were associated with higher prevalence of presenteeism. Conclusion: presenteeism can lead to a progressive worsening of the worker's health, so early identification and promoting interventions to reduce its determinants is a challenge for organizations.

Work ability of military police officers.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of work ability (WA) and describe characteristics of the subgroup with poor WA among military police officers. METHODS: A descriptive and cross-sectional study with 329 male military police officers engaged in street patrolling in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, selected by proportionate stratified sampling. The Work Ability Index and a structured form were used to collect information about age, education, marital status, housing, salary, car ownership, work hours, rank (official or enlisted), drinking, smoking, frequency of vigorous physical activity, and obesity. Data were analyzed by uni and bivariate statistical techniques. RESULTS: The work ability of the 329 military police officers was classified as poor (10.3%), moderate (28.9%), good (34.7%), and excellent (26.1%), with mean score of 37.8 and standard deviation of 7.3 points. Policemen with poor work ability, compared with those with moderate, good or excellent WA, presented higher proportions of individuals who did not own their residences (p < 0.001), with work hours above eight hours/day (p < 0.026), and obesity (p < 0.001). In the subgroup of the 26 policemen who concomitantly did not own their residences, worked more than eight 8 hours/day and were obese, the prevalence of poor work ability was 31.0%. The prevalence of poor WA was 31.0% among the 29 policemen who were simultaneously obese and did not own their residences and of 27.9% among the 43 policemen who were obese and work hours above eight hours/day. CONCLUSIONS: A high percentage of military police officers from Salvador presented poor or moderate work ability, which may hamper or compromise their policing activities. The prevalence of poor work ability was higher among the policemen who did not own their residences, worked more than 8 hours/day and were obese.

Quality of life, work ability and oral health among patients with chronic liver diseases

Background: This study aimed to explore the associations between health-related quality of life and work ability with the oral health status of patients with chronic liver disease. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study included 150 patients with chronic liver disease, consecutively seen at University Hospital, Salvador, Brazil. Oral health was evaluated by the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index and by the presence of gingivitis and periodontitis. Salivary flow was "reduced" when <1.0 mL/min. Health-related quality of life was evaluated by using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey questionnaire (SF-36); work ability was evaluated by the Work Ability Index questionnaire. Results: All health-related quality of life indicators were systematically lower among the 99 patients with reduced salivary flow than among the 51 patients with normal salivary flow. Physical Functioning, Role-Physical, and Physical Component Summary scores were strongly correlated (P < 0.005 or less) with the number of Missing Teeth and with DMFT index. Reduced salivary flow was associated (P < 0.05) with poor work ability. Patients with poor or moderate work ability presented higher (P < 0.001) means of the DMFT index than those with good or excellent work ability. Conclusions: Patients with chronic liver disease who present poor oral health presented low health-related quality of life and poor work ability. These findings reinforce the need of these patients for specialized stomatological care

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Melhor no passado: a verdadeira saúde da família / It was better before: the real family health

Resumo Buscou-se avaliar os limites da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) a partir do cotidiano de trabalho de seus profissionais. Neste estudo qualitativo, realizaram-se entrevistas individuais semiestruturadas com 16 profissionais da equipe de Saúde da Família de um município da região metropolitana de Salvador, Bahia. O exame dos dados utilizou a análise de conteúdo proposta por Bardin e os referenciais da Política Nacional de Atenção Básica e da Política Nacional de Humanização para Atenção Básica. Identificaram-se duas categorias: a atenção básica (AB) do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) e a cogestão e humanização na AB. Na primeira categoria, evidenciou-se o contexto atual que permeia a AB, caracterizando os desafios que se apresentam no cotidiano de trabalho dos profissionais da ESF e as dificuldades encontradas para mudar o modelo de atenção à saúde. Na segunda categoria, destacaram-se as condições concretas em que se realizam as práticas no cotidiano de trabalho, indo de encontro aos pressupostos da humanização. Os problemas apresentados evidenciam descaracterização da AB, contradizem os preceitos da ESF e revelam dificuldades na proposta de reorientação do modelo de saúde.

Abstract The aim of this qualitative study was at evaluating the limitations of the Family Health Strategy (FSH) based on the daily work of its professionals. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 professionals from the Family Health team of a municipality in the metropolitan region of Salvador, Bahia. Content analysis, as proposed by Bardin, and the references of the National Policy of Primary Care and the National Policy of Humanization for Primary Care were used. Two categories were identified: primary care (PC) of the Unified Health System (SUS), and co-management and humanization in PC. For the first category, the current context of the PC was emphasized, characterizing hardships present in the daily work of FHS professionals and the challenges in changing the health care model. For the second category, the concrete conditions wherein these practices take place in daily work were highlighted, going against humanization premises. The problems presented demonstrated lack of characterization in PC, contradicted the precepts of the FHS, and revealed challenges in the proposal for reorienting the health care model.

Work ability of military police officers / Capacidade para o trabalho de policiais militares

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of work ability (WA) and describe characteristics of the subgroup with poor WA among military police officers. METHODS A descriptive and cross-sectional study with 329 male military police officers engaged in street patrolling in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, selected by proportionate stratified sampling. The Work Ability Index and a structured form were used to collect information about age, education, marital status, housing, salary, car ownership, work hours, rank (official or enlisted), drinking, smoking, frequency of vigorous physical activity, and obesity. Data were analyzed by uni and bivariate statistical techniques. RESULTS The work ability of the 329 military police officers was classified as poor (10.3%), moderate (28.9%), good (34.7%), and excellent (26.1%), with mean score of 37.8 and standard deviation of 7.3 points. Policemen with poor work ability, compared with those with moderate, good or excellent WA, presented higher proportions of individuals who did not own their residences (p < 0.001), with work hours above eight hours/day (p < 0.026), and obesity (p < 0.001). In the subgroup of the 26 policemen who concomitantly did not own their residences, worked more than eight 8 hours/day and were obese, the prevalence of poor work ability was 31.0%. The prevalence of poor WA was 31.0% among the 29 policemen who were simultaneously obese and did not own their residences and of 27.9% among the 43 policemen who were obese and work hours above eight hours/day. CONCLUSIONS A high percentage of military police officers from Salvador presented poor or moderate work ability, which may hamper or compromise their policing activities. The prevalence of poor work ability was higher among the policemen who did not own their residences, worked more than 8 hours/day and were obese.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Determinar a prevalência da capacidade para o trabalho (CT) e descrever características do subgrupo com baixa CT em policiais militares. MÉTODOS Estudo descritivo, de corte transversal, investigando 329 policiais militares do sexo masculino que faziam policiamento ostensivo em Salvador, BA, Brasil, selecionados por amostragem estratificada com partilha proporcional. Utilizaram-se o índice de capacidade para o trabalho e um questionário estruturado para coletar informações sobre idade, escolaridade, estado civil, moradia, salário, posse de carro, jornada de trabalho, classe (oficial ou praça), consumo frequente de álcool e tabaco, frequência de atividade física vigorosa e obesidade. Os dados foram analisados com o uso de técnicas estatísticas uni e bivariadas. RESULTADOS A capacidade para o trabalho dos 329 policiais foi classificada como baixa (10,3%), moderada (28,9%), boa (34,7%) ou ótima (26,1%), com escore médio de 37,8 e desvio-padrão de 7,3 pontos. Policiais com baixa capacidade para o trabalho, comparados àqueles com CT moderada, boa ou ótima, apresentaram maiores proporções de indivíduos com moradia não própria (p < 0,001), com jornada de trabalho maior que oito horas por dia (p < 0,026) e obesos (p < 0,001). No subgrupo dos 26 policiais que concomitantemente residiam em moradia não própria, tinham jornada de trabalho maior que oito horas por dia e eram obesos, a prevalência de baixa CT foi de 31,0%. A prevalência de baixa CT foi de 31,0% nos 29 policiais que, simultaneamente, eram obesos e residiam em moradia não própria e de 27,9% nos 43 policiais obesos com jornada de trabalho maior que oito horas por dia. CONCLUSÕES Elevada proporção dos policiais militares de Salvador apresentou baixa ou moderada capacidade para o trabalho, o que pode dificultar ou comprometer o desempenho de sua ocupação. A prevalência de baixa capacidade para o trabalho foi maior em policiais que residiam em moradia não própria, trabalhavam mais que oito horas por dia e, principalmente, eram obesos.

Fatal Snakebite Envenoming and Agricultural Work in Brazil: A Case-Control Study.

We investigated the association between fatal snakebite envenoming and agricultural work in Brazil, considering the effects of relevant covariables. A nested case-control study was performed using 1,119 fatal cases of snakebite envenoming among persons aged ≥ 10 years, notified to the Brazilian official reporting system, from 2004 to 2015. As controls, 4,476 cases were randomly selected from the 115,723 nonfatal cases of snakebite, without missing data, that occurred in the same time period. The main predictor was occupation in the agriculture sector; the main outcome was death by snakebite envenoming. Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the main association, controlling for the effects of relevant covariables. Fatal cases had a 20% greater chance (odds ratio [OR] = 1.20; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.00-1.39) of being among farmers than the controls. However, late (≥ 6 hours) time to treatment (OR = 2.00; 95% CI: 1.70-2.36); adequate antivenom with an insufficient (OR = 1.25; 95% CI: 1.04-1.50) or excessive (OR = 4.89; 95% CI: 4.10-6.03) number of vials; inadequate antivenom and insufficient or excessive number of vials (OR = 3.87; 95% CI: 2.40-6.24); no use of antivenom (OR = 2.05; 95% CI: 1.60-2.64); and age ≥ 60 years (OR = 1.98; 95% CI: 1.61-2.44) were more strongly associated with lethality. Lethality was 1.0% in the period, being 0.47% among those receiving early and adequate treatment. We concluded that in Brazil, fatal snakebite envenoming was associated with agricultural work, controlling for relevant covariates. However, quality of health care provided and greater age were much more strongly associated with lethality.

Qualidade de vida, capacidade para o trabalho e deformidades faciais / Quality of life, work ability, and facial deformities

Introdução: A face exerce papel central nas relações interpessoais. Pessoas com deformidades faciais adquiridas ou congênitas tendem a apresentar dificuldades nas relações interpessoais. O tratamento desses pacientes deve visar à melhoria de sua qualidade de vida e da capacidade para o trabalho. Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde e a capacidade para o trabalho de pessoas com deformidades faciais. Método: Estudo misto de abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa. Entrevistas semiestruturadas sobre qualidade de vida em saúde e implicações no trabalho foram realizadas com 16 pessoas com deformidades faciais, oito congênitas e oito adquiridas, procedentes de serviços de atenção especializada de Salvador, Bahia. Aplicaram-se os questionários Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho (ICT) e 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey. Resultados: A análise temática permitiu identificar duas categorias associadas às deformidades faciais: relações interpessoais e capacidade para o trabalho; e qualidade de vida e acesso a tratamento. Indivíduos com deformidades faciais adquiridas apresentaram menor escolaridade, renda e índices mais baixos nos indicadores de qualidade de vida e ICT, quando comparados aos do grupo com deformidades congênitas. Todos com deformidades congênitas receberam algum tipo de reabilitação e apresentaram menor comprometimento das relações sociais. Conclusões: Pessoas com deformidades faciais adquiridas apresentam maior comprometimento da sua capacidade para o trabalho e qualidade de vida do que aquelas com deformidades faciais congênitas. A reabilitação precoce das anormalidades congênitas parece exercer papel importante na melhora dos índices de ICT e de qualidade de vida em saúde

Background: The face plays a central role in interpersonal relationships. Individuals with congenital or acquired facial deformities might experience difficulties with interpersonal relationships. Treatment should seek to improve their quality of life and work ability. Objective: To analyze the health-related quality of life and work ability of individuals with facial deformities. Method: Study with mixed, quantitative and qualitative methods. We conducted semi-structured interviews on health-related quality of life and its implications for work with 16 individuals with facial deformities, eight cases of congenital and eight of acquired deformities, cared at specialized services in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The Work Ability Index (WAI) and 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey were administered. Results: Thematic analysis led us to detect two categories of themes associated with facial deformities: interpersonal relationships and work ability; and quality of life and access to treatment. The participants with acquired facial deformities exhibited lower educational level and income, and lower quality of life and WAI scores compared to the ones with congenital deformities. All the participants with congenital deformities had received some form of rehabilitation and their social relationships were less impaired. Conclusions: Individuals with acquired facial deformities exhibited poorer work ability and quality of life compared to the ones with congenital deformities. Early rehabilitation of congenital deformities seems to considerably improve work ability and health-related quality of life

Time to treatment and severity of snake envenoming in Brazil

[ABSTRACT]. Objective. To analyze the relationship between time to treatment and severity of snakebite envenomation in Brazil. Methods. This case-series retrospective study analyzed 144 251 snakebite cases in Brazil between 2007 and 2015, as reported to the Brazilian Notifiable Diseases Information System. The main dependent variable was snakebite envenomation severity (mild/moderate/severe). The main predictor was time to treatment (early (< 6 hours) vs. delayed (≥ 6 hours)). Covariables were snake type (Bothrops/Crotalus/Micrurus/ Lachesis), patient's age and sex, bite site, and treatment at a specialized care center (center/noncenter). Polytomous logistic regression techniques were used to control the covariates and assess confounding and effect modification. Results. The time to treatment variable was strongly associated with the severity of snakebite envenomation. Snake type and treatment at specialized care center modified the main association effect. The association between delayed time to treatment and envenomation severity was consistently stronger among patients treated at specialized care centers than among those who were not treated at such centers. Odds ratios tended to increase significantly from moderate to severe envenomation for cases within the subgroups “Center + Bothrops” (1.37 to 2.05), “No center + Bothrops” (1.25 to 1.47), “Center + Crotalus” (1.35 to 3.03), “No center + Crotalus” (0.97 to 2.72), and “Center + Lachesis” (1.22 to 1.89). Discussion. This study confirmed the classical hypothesis that the time between snakebite and initiation of medical care is associated with severity of snakebite envenomation. It is therefore necessary to provide snakebite victims early access to specialized medical care, particularly to antivenom therapy.

[RESUMEN]. Objetivo. Analizar la relación entre el tiempo transcurrido hasta el tratamiento y la gravedad del envenenamiento por mordedura de serpiente (ofidismo) en el Brasil. Métodos. En este estudio retrospectivo de una serie de casos se analizaron 144 251 casos de mordedura de serpiente en el Brasil entre el 2007 y el 2015, notificados al Sistema Brasileño de Información sobre Enfermedades de Notificación Obligatoria. La principal variable dependiente fue la gravedad del ofidismo (leve, moderado o grave). El principal factor predictivo fue el tiempo hasta el tratamiento (temprano [menos de 6 horas] o tardío [6 horas o más]). Las covariables fueron el tipo de serpiente (Bothrops, Crotalus, Micrurus o Lachesis), la edad y el sexo del paciente, la localización de la mordedura y el tratamiento en un centro de atención especializada (sí o no). Se usaron técnicas de regresión logística politómica para controlar las covariables y evaluar el fenómeno de confusión y la modificación del efecto. Resultados. La variable de tiempo hasta el tratamiento se asoció estrechamente con la gravedad del ofidismo. El tipo de serpiente y el tratamiento en un centro especializado modificaron el principal efecto de asociación. La asociación entre el tratamiento tardío y la gravedad del ofidismo fue sistemáticamente más estrecha en los pacientes tratados en los centros especializados de atención que entre los no tratados en tales centros. Las razones de posibilidades tendieron a aumentar significativamente del ofidismo moderado al ofidismo grave para los casos en los subgrupos “centro + Bothrops” (1,37 a 2,05), “no tratados en un centro + Bothrops” (1,25 a 1,47), “centro + Crotalus” (1,35 a 3,03), “no tratados en un centro + Crotalus” (0,97 a 2,72) y “centro + Lachesis” (1,22 a 1,89). Discusión. Este estudio confirmó la hipótesis clásica de que el lapso entre la mordedura de serpiente y el inicio de la atención médica se asocia con la gravedad del ofidismo. Por consiguiente, es necesario dar a las víctimas de mordeduras de serpiente acceso temprano a la atención médica especializada, en particular al tratamiento con el antídoto.

[RESUMO]. Objetivo. Examinar a relação entre tempo para tratamento e gravidade do envenenamento ofídico no Brasil. Métodos. Neste estudo retrospectivo de série de casos foram analisados 144.251 casos de picadas de cobras registrados no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação do Brasil entre 2007 e 2015. A principal variável dependente foi gravidade do envenenamento ofídico (leve/moderado/grave). O principal fator de predição foi tempo para tratamento (rápido <6 horas ou demorado ≥6 horas). As covariáveis foram genêro da serpente (Bothrops/Crotalus/Micrurus/ Lachesis), idade e sexo do paciente, local da picada e tratamento em centro especializado de atendimento (em centro/não em centro). Um modelo de regressão logística politômica foi usado para controlar as covariáveis e avaliar os fatores de confusão e modificadores de efeito. Resultados. A variável tempo para tratamento apresentou marcante associação com gravidade do envenenamento ofídico. O gênero da serpente e o tratamento em centro especializado modificaram o principal efeito da associação. A associação entre demora para o tratamento e gravidade do envenenamento foi consistentemente mais marcante nos casos tratados em centros especializados em comparação aos casos não tratados nestes centros. Os odds ratios tenderam a aumentar significativamente nos casos de envenenamento moderado a grave nos subgrupos “em centro + Bothrops” (1,37 a 2,05), “não em centro + Bothrops” (1,25 a 1,47), “em centro + Crotalus” (1,35 a 3,03), “não em centro + Crotalus” (0,97 a 2,72) e “em centro + Lachesis” (1,22 a 1,89). Discussão/Conclusão. Este estudo confirmou a clássica hipótese de que o tempo decorrido entre a picada de cobra e o início do atendimento médico está associado à gravidade do envenenamento ofídico. Portanto, é necessário prover às vítimas de acidentes ofídicos acesso rápido à atenção médica especializada, sobretudo o acesso ao tratamento com soro antiofídico.

Quality of life, work ability, and facial deformities.

BACKGROUND: The face plays a central role in interpersonal relationships. Individuals with congenital or acquired facial deformities might experience difficulties with interpersonal relationships. Treatment should seek to improve their quality of life and work ability. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the health-related quality of life and work ability of individuals with facial deformities. METHOD: Study with mixed, quantitative and qualitative methods. We conducted semi-structured interviews on health-related quality of life and its implications for work with 16 individuals with facial deformities, eight cases of congenital and eight of acquired deformities, cared at specialized services in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The Work Ability Index (WAI) and 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey were administered. RESULTS: Thematic analysis led us to detect two categories of themes associated with facial deformities: interpersonal relationships and work ability; and quality of life and access to treatment. The participants with acquired facial deformities exhibited lower educational level and income, and lower quality of life and WAI scores compared to the ones with congenital deformities. All the participants with congenital deformities had received some form of rehabilitation and their social relationships were less impaired. CONCLUSIONS: Individuals with acquired facial deformities exhibited poorer work ability and quality of life compared to the ones with congenital deformities. Early rehabilitation of congenital deformities seems to considerably improve work ability and health-related quality of life.

INTRODUÇÃO: A face exerce papel central nas relações interpessoais. Pessoas com deformidades faciais adquiridas ou congênitas tendem a apresentar dificuldades nas relações interpessoais. O tratamento desses pacientes deve visar à melhoria de sua qualidade de vida e da capacidade para o trabalho. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde e a capacidade para o trabalho de pessoas com deformidades faciais. MÉTODO: Estudo misto de abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa. Entrevistas semiestruturadas sobre qualidade de vida em saúde e implicações no trabalho foram realizadas com 16 pessoas com deformidades faciais, oito congênitas e oito adquiridas, procedentes de serviços de atenção especializada de Salvador, Bahia. Aplicaram-se os questionários Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho (ICT) e 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey. RESULTADOS: A análise temática permitiu identificar duas categorias associadas às deformidades faciais: relações interpessoais e capacidade para o trabalho; e qualidade de vida e acesso a tratamento. Indivíduos com deformidades faciais adquiridas apresentaram menor escolaridade, renda e índices mais baixos nos indicadores de qualidade de vida e ICT, quando comparados aos do grupo com deformidades congênitas. Todos com deformidades congênitas receberam algum tipo de reabilitação e apresentaram menor comprometimento das relações sociais. CONCLUSÕES: Pessoas com deformidades faciais adquiridas apresentam maior comprometimento da sua capacidade para o trabalho e qualidade de vida do que aquelas com deformidades faciais congênitas. A reabilitação precoce das anormalidades congênitas parece exercer papel importante na melhora dos índices de ICT e de qualidade de vida em saúde.