Repercussions of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the pandemic on birth routes: a cross-sectional study.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the repercussions of SARS-CoV-2 infection (suspected or confirmed) and the context of the pandemic on the birth route and humanized assistance during childbirth. METHOD: Cross-sectional epidemiological study, nested within a cohort and comparative with the research "Birth in Belo Horizonte: Survey on Childbirth and Delivery".The medical records of three reference maternity hospitals in Belo Horizonte were assessed, with a final sample of 1,682 pregnant women, in the months of May, June and July 2020. A descriptive analysis was carried out, with absolute and relative frequency, and a comparative one, with a Pearson's chi-square test. RESULTS: It was observed that 2.02% of pregnant women were infected with SARS-CoV-2.Before the pandemic, out of a total of 390 pregnant women, 74.10% gave birth vaginally.During a pandemic, among infected women, 51.61% gave birth via cesarean section and 48,39% via vaginal delivery;among uninfected, 26.99% cesarean sections and 73.01% vaginaldeliveries. CONCLUSION: There was an increase in the percentage of cesarean sections and a possible influence of the pandemic on the rates of indication of cesarean sections at the time of admission to the maternity ward.

Epidemiology of monkeypox notifications in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

OBJECTIVES: to describe the epidemiological profile of suspected, confirmed, and probable cases of monkeypox in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. METHODS: a descriptive, retrospective study of reported suspected, confirmed, and probable cases of monkeypox infection in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The study period was from the first notification, on June 11, to September 7, 2022. RESULTS: a total of 759 suspected, confirmed, and probable cases of monkeypox infection were reported, with 35.44% suspected, 53.75% confirmed, and 10.81% probable cases, respectively. As for the coexisting diseases within confirmed cases, 38.79% were related to people living with human immunodeficiency virus, and 13.74% had some active sexually transmitted infection. Regarding the evolution of confirmed cases, 47.43% were cured. CONCLUSIONS: the results contribute to greater knowledge and control of the infection by allowing better disease management and care offered in health services.

Evaluation on the information about absolute and relative indications of cesarean sections available on popular websites / Avaliação das informações sobre indicações absolutas e relativas de cesarianas disponíveis em sites populares

Abstract Objectives: to evaluate the reliability of information available on popular websites, in other words, websites aimed lay pregnant women, about absolute and relative indications for cesarean sections. Methods: this was a descriptive/comparative study based on the popular websites most likely to be visited by lay pregnant women and that contained information about indications for absolute and relative cesarean sections. Cohen's Kappa index of agreement was used to analyze the reliability degree on the indications for cesarean sections presented on the websites and the scientific evidence. Results: there was a higher prevalence (62.63%) of information on the indications for cesarean sections that did not mention whether the indication was absolute or relative, and of these indications, 40.74% were not indications for cesarean sections. Low agreement was also observed among websites and the scientific evidence when the website mentioned the indication for cesarean section was absolute or relative. Conclusion: this study showed that the reliability of the information on absolute and relative indications for cesarean sections available in popular websites is questionable.

Resumo Objetivos: avaliar a confiabilidade das informações disponíveis em sites populares, ou seja, sites voltados para gestantes leigas, sobre indicações absolutas e relativas de cesarianas. Métodos: estudo descritivo/comparativo, baseado nos sites populares mais prováveis de serem visitados por gestantes leigas e que traziam informações sobre as indicações de cesarianas absolutas e relativas. Para analisar o grau de confiabilidade das indicações de cesarianas apresentadas pelos sites e a evidência cientifica, foi realizado o índice de concordância de Kappa de Cohen. Resultados: houve maior prevalência (62,63%) de informações de indicações de cesarianas que não mencionavam se a indicação apresentada era absoluta ou relativa, sendo que destas, 40,74% não eram indicações de cesarianas. Observou-se, concordância baixa entre os sites e a evidência cientifica quando o site mencionava que a indicação de cesariana era absoluta ou relativa. Conclusão: este estudo demonstrou que a confiabilidade das informações acerca das indicações absolutas e relativas de cesarianas disponíveis em sites populares é questionável

Epidemiology of monkeypox notifications in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil / Epidemiología de las notificaciones de viruela del mono en el estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil / Epidemiologia das notificações de monkeypox no estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil

ABSTRACT Objectives: to describe the epidemiological profile of suspected, confirmed, and probable cases of monkeypox in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Methods: a descriptive, retrospective study of reported suspected, confirmed, and probable cases of monkeypox infection in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The study period was from the first notification, on June 11, to September 7, 2022. Results: a total of 759 suspected, confirmed, and probable cases of monkeypox infection were reported, with 35.44% suspected, 53.75% confirmed, and 10.81% probable cases, respectively. As for the coexisting diseases within confirmed cases, 38.79% were related to people living with human immunodeficiency virus, and 13.74% had some active sexually transmitted infection. Regarding the evolution of confirmed cases, 47.43% were cured. Conclusions: the results contribute to greater knowledge and control of the infection by allowing better disease management and care offered in health services.

RESUMEN Objetivos: describir perfil epidemiológico de casos sospechosos, confirmados y probables por viruela símica en Minas Gerais, Brasil. Métodos: estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo, con casos notificados sospechosos, confirmados y probables de infección por viruela símica en el estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil. El período del estudio fue desde la primera notificación, en 11 de junio, hasta 7 de septiembre de 2022. Resultados: fueron notificados 759 casos sospechosos, confirmados y probables de infección por viruela símica, siendo, respectivamente, 35,44% sospechosos, 53,75% confirmados y 10,81% probables. Cuanto a las enfermedades coexistentes en los casos confirmados, 38,79% referidos a personas viviendo con virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana, y 13,74% poseían alguna infección sexualmente transmisible activa. Sobre la evolución de casos confirmados, 47,43% evolucionaron para la cura. Conclusiones: los resultados contribuyen para mayor conocimiento y control de la infección, auxiliando en la mejor gestión de la enfermedad y cuidado ofrecidos en los servicios de salud.

RESUMO Objetivos: descrever o perfil epidemiológico dos casos suspeitos, confirmados e prováveis por monkeypox no estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Métodos: estudo descritivo, retrospectivo, com os casos notificados suspeitos, confirmados e prováveis de infecção pelo monkeypox no estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil. O período do estudo foi desde a primeira notificação, em 11 de junho, até 7 de setembro de 2022. Resultados: foram notificados 759 casos suspeitos, confirmados e prováveis de infecção pelo monkeypox, sendo, respectivamente, 35,44% suspeitos, 53,75% confirmados e 10,81% prováveis. Quanto às doenças coexistentes nos casos confirmados, 38,79% referiam-se a pessoas vivendo com vírus da imunodeficiência humana, e 13,74% possuíam alguma infecção sexualmente transmissível ativa. Sobre a evolução dos casos confirmados, 47,43% evoluíram para a cura. Conclusões: os resultados contribuem para maior conhecimento e controle da infecção, de modo a auxiliar no melhor gerenciamento da doença e cuidado ofertados nos serviços de saúde.

Repercussions of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the pandemic on birth routes: a cross-sectional study / Repercusiones de la infección por SARS-CoV-2y la pandemia en las vías de nacimiento: un estudio transversal / Repercussões da infecção por SARS-CoV-2 e da pandemia nas vias de nascimento: estudo transversal

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the repercussions of SARS-CoV-2 infection (suspected or confirmed) and the context of the pandemic on the birth route and humanized assistance during childbirth. Method: Cross-sectional epidemiological study, nested within a cohort and comparative with the research "Birth in Belo Horizonte: Survey on Childbirth and Delivery".The medical records of three reference maternity hospitals in Belo Horizonte were assessed, with a final sample of 1,682 pregnant women, in the months of May, June and July 2020. A descriptive analysis was carried out, with absolute and relative frequency, and a comparative one, with a Pearson's chi-square test. Results: It was observed that 2.02% of pregnant women were infected with SARS-CoV-2.Before the pandemic, out of a total of 390 pregnant women, 74.10% gave birth vaginally.During a pandemic, among infected women, 51.61% gave birth via cesarean section and 48,39% via vaginal delivery;among uninfected, 26.99% cesarean sections and 73.01% vaginaldeliveries. Conclusion: There was an increase in the percentage of cesarean sections and a possible influence of the pandemic on the rates of indication of cesarean sections at the time of admission to the maternity ward.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar las repercusiones de la infección por SARS-CoV-2 (sospechosa o confirmada) y el contexto de la pandemia en la vía del parto y la asistencia humanizada durante el parto. Método: Estudio epidemiológico transversal, anidado en una cohorte y comparativo con la investigación "Nacimiento en Belo Horizonte: Encuesta sobre Parto y Parto".Se enviaron los prontuarios de tres maternidades de referencia en Belo Horizonte, con una muestra final de 1.682 gestantes, en los meses de mayo, junio y julio de 2020. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo, con frecuencia absoluta y relativa, y comparativo. uno, con una prueba de Chi, cuadrado de Pearson. Resultados: Tenga en cuenta que el 2,02% de las mujeres embarazadas estaban infectadas con SARS-CoV-2.Antes de la pandemia, en un total de 390 gestantes, el 74,10% daba a luz por vía vaginal.Durante una pandemia, entre las mujeres infectadas, el 51,61% dio a luz por cesárea y el 48,39% por parto vaginal;en las no infectadas, 26,99% cesáreas y 73,01% vaginales. Conclusión: Hubo un aumento en el porcentaje de cesáreas y una posible influencia de la pandemia en las tasas de indicación de cesáreas al momento del ingreso a la sala de maternidad.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar as repercussões da infecção por SARS-CoV-2 (suspeita ou confirmada) e do contexto da pandemia na via de nascimento e na assistência humanizada ao parto. Método: Estudo epidemiológico transversal, aninhado a uma coorte e comparativo com a pesquisa "Nascer em Belo Horizonte: Inquérito sobre o Parto e Nascimento". Avaliou-se prontuários de três maternidades-referência em Belo Horizonte, com amostra final de 1.682 parturientes, nos meses de maio, junho e julho de 2020. Realizou-se análise descritiva, com frequência absoluta e relativa, e comparativa, com teste Qui-quadrado de Pearson. Resultados: Observou-se que, 2,02% das gestantes estavam infectadas por SARS-CoV-2. Antes da pandemia, em um total de 390 gestantes, 74,10% pariram via vaginal. Durante a pandemia, nas mulheres infectadas, 51,61% pariram pela via cesariana e 48,39% pela vaginal; nas não infectadas, 26,99% cesarianas e 73,01% vaginais. Conclusão: Observou-se aumento percentual de cesarianas e possível influência da pandemia nas taxas de indicação de cesarianas no momento da admissão na maternidade.

Avaliação das informações sobre covid-19 disponíveis em sites populares e direcionadas às gestantes / Evaluación de la información sobre covid-19 disponible en sitios web populares dirigidos a mujeres embarazadas / Assessment of information on covid-19 available on popular websites aimed at pregnant women

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar se as informações sobre a COVID-19 direcionadas às mulheres gestantes, disponíveis em sites populares, estão de acordo com as recomendações do Ministério da Saúde. Métodos: estudo descritivo/comparativo, realizado em sites populares mais acessados por mulheres leigas. Foi elaborado um checklist com informações relevantes sobre COVID-19 e gestação, com base nas recomendações do Ministério da Saúde e da literatura. O checklist apresentava os tópicos: pré-natal; gestante com suspeita ou diagnóstico de COVID-19; aleitamento materno; recomendações quanto à via de parto e interrupção da gestação; orientações para trabalho de parto e parto; orientações para cuidado no pós-parto; agentes farmacológicos, outros tratamentos e monitoramento da infecção por COVID-19; gestantes profissionais ou não da área da saúde; e risco de infecção por transmissão vertical e no pós-parto. Resultados: após aplicação do checklist, 210 sites foram selecionados para análise do seu conteúdo na íntegra. Observou-se que nenhum deles apresentou o conteúdo elencado de acordo com as evidências sobre gestação, parto/nascimento, pós-parto e COVID- 19 disponíveis até o presente momento. As informações mais negligenciadas sobre COVID-19 e gestação estavam no conjunto de informações sobre "Agentes farmacológicos, outros tratamentos e monitoramento da infecção COVID-19". As informações sobre o "pré-natal" foram as que mais apresentaram informações corretas nos sites analisados. Conclusão: os sites trouxeram informações importantes para as mulheres gestantes e puérperas; contudo, muitas vezes, essas informações estavam incompletas. Espera-se que as evidências deste estudo possam contribuir para o aprimoramento da educação em saúde, de modo a indicar novas possibilidades de comunicação com base em fontes confiáveis.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar si la información sobre la COVID-19 dirigida a las mujeres embarazadas disponible en los sitios web populares se ajusta a las recomendaciones del Ministerio de Salud. Métodos: estudio descriptivo/comparativo, realizado con los sitios populares a los que más acceden las mujeres laicas. Se elaboró una checklist con información relevante sobre la COVID-19 y el embarazo, basándose en las recomendaciones del Ministerio de Salud y en la bibliografía. La checklist presentó los temas: cuidados prenatales, mujeres embarazadas con sospecha o diagnóstico de COVID-19, lactancia materna, recomendaciones para la vía del parto y la interrupción del embarazo, directrices para el trabajo de parto y el parto, directrices para la atención posparto, agentes farmacológicos, otros tratamientos y seguimiento de la infección por COVID-19, mujeres embarazadas o no en el área de la salud y riesgo de infección por transmisión vertical y posparto. Resultados: después de aplicar la checklist, se seleccionaron 210 sitios para el análisis completo de su contenido. Se observó que ninguno de ellos presentó el contenido listado de acuerdo con la evidencia sobre embarazo, parto/nacimiento, posparto y COVID-19 disponible hasta la fecha. La información más descuidada sobre COVID-19 y embarazo fue en el conjunto de información sobre "Agentes farmacológicos, otros tratamientos y seguimiento de la infección por COVID-19". La información sobre "Prenatal" fue la que presentó la información más correcta sobre los sitios analizados. Conclusión: los sitios aportaron información importante para las mujeres embarazadas y posparto, sin embargo, a menudo estaban incompletos. Se espera que la evidencia de este estudio pueda contribuir a la mejora de la educación para la salud, con el fin de indicar nuevas posibilidades de comunicación basadas en fuentes confiables.

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess whether information about COVID-19 aimed at pregnant women, available on popular websites, is in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health. Methods: descriptive/comparative study, carried out on popular websites most accessed by lay women. A checklist was prepared with relevant information about COVID-19 and pregnancy, based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Health and the literature. The checklist presented the topics: prenatal care; pregnant woman with suspected or diagnosed COVID-19; breastfeeding; recommendations regarding the mode of delivery and termination of pregnancy; guidelines for labor and delivery; guidelines for postpartum care; pharmacological agents, other treatments, and monitoring of COVID-19 infection; professional or non-professional pregnant women in the health area; and risk of infection by vertical and postpartum transmission. Results: after applying the checklist, 210 websites were selected for full content analysis. It was observed that none of them presented the content listed according to the evidence on pregnancy, delivery/birth, postpartum and COVID-19 available to date. The most neglected information about COVID-19 and pregnancy was in the information set on "Pharmacological agents, other treatments and monitoring of COVID-19 infection". Information about "prenatal care" was the one that most presented correct information on the analyzed websites. Conclusion: the websites provided important information for pregnant and postpartum women; however, this information was often incomplete. It is hoped that the evidence from this study can contribute to the improvement of health education, in order to indicate new possibilities of communication based on reliable sources.

Reliability of information available on popular websites about vaccination of pregnant women.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the reliability of information available on popular websites about vaccination of pregnant women according to the recommendations of the Brazilian Ministry of Health. METHOD: Descriptive and comparative study. For data collection, a checklist composed of information on recommended, contraindicated, and indicated vaccines in special situations during pregnancy, according to the Ministry of Health, was elaborated. RESULTS: None of the analyzed websites presented all the recommended information. Contraindications, most common adverse events, simultaneous administration of vaccines, information on the DT vaccine, and recommended vaccines in special situations were presented by a minority of websites. CONCLUSION: Information available on websites about the vaccination of pregnant women is not always based on the recommendations and misinformation may interfere with the acceptance of this practice. The importance of the professionals of the multidisciplinary team as information mediators, particularly the nurse, is emphasized, as is the need for regulating the production and dissemination of information on the internet.

Adverse events following immunization in pregnant women from Minas Gerais.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the distribution of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) in pregnant women in the state of Minas Gerais, between 2015 and 2019. METHODS: This is an epidemiological, descriptive study conducted with AEFI data from 2015 to 2019, recorded in the Adverse Events Surveillance Information System, in the state of Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil. A total of 670 AEFI were analyzed in pregnant women. The estimates were presented in proportions, according to the year of occurrence, health macro-region of Minas Gerais and immunobiological administered. RESULTS: The year in which there were the most records was 2017 (36.8%). Among the 14 macro-regions, the ones with the lowest and highest number of records were the Vale do Jequitinhonha (0.5%) and Center (31.8%), respectively. The vaccines contraindicated during pregnancy represented 27.6% of the total notifications. The total of 69.5% of the cases were considered immunization errors. In 75.9% of the records, the variable of medical care was ignored, and in 73.7% of the cases no information on the evolution was presented. CONCLUSION: This study shows the need for continuing education for the multidisciplinary team, in order to reduce cases of AEFI and ensure the adequate completion of notifications by health professionals.

Factors associated with tetanus vaccination in pregnant women living in Minas Gerais State, Brazil: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Immunization in pregnant women is essential to help controlling and avoiding preventable diseases. Aim: Analyzing some factors associated with non-vaccination against tetanus in pregnant women who gave birth in maternity hospitals in Belo Horizonte City, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out with database deriving from the research titled "Born in Belo Horizonte: Survey on childbirth", which was developed in public and private hospitals. Sample was calculated by taking into consideration the total number of births recorded in each investigated maternity hospital - the final sample comprised 481 mothers. Descriptive population statistics were used for data analysis purposes, whereas Poisson regression model was used to estimate factors associated with non-vaccination against tetanus during pregnancy. Results: The prevalence of puerperal women subjected to at least 2 doses of tetanus vaccine reached 59.2%. Adjusted analyses have shown that not living with a partner has increased by 1.58 times the prevalence of women who did not take tetanus vaccine, on average; that the prevalence of women who were not vaccinated has decreased by 0.65 times after each prenatal consultation, on average; that prenatal consultations with nurses have reduced by 0.52 times the prevalence of women who did not take the tetanus vaccine, on average. Conclusion: Almost half of puerperal women were not vaccinated against tetanus during pregnancy. It is essential identifying specific groups to help implementing and expanding preventive actions, such as immunization for pregnant women. Despite advances in public health policies, authorities still face challenges to expand vaccination coverage in the investigated state, as well as to strengthen the national immunization program to help increasing tetanus vaccination rates among pregnant women.