High-touch surfaces disinfection compliance in a COVID-19 intensive care unit.

Environmental cleaning and disinfection are fundamental health care-associated infection prevention measures. This study aimed to evaluate the disinfection compliance of high-touch surfaces in a COVID-19-only intensive care unit, using a fluorescent marker. It was divided into 3 phases, baseline assessment, educational feedback, and post feedback. Disinfection compliance improved significantly from the first to the third phase, 14.3% to 51.4% (P < .001), respectively.

Prognosis of patients with heart disease with acute kidney injury undergoing dialysis treatment.

OBJECTIVES: to verify the relationship of cardiovascular diseases with acute kidney injury and assess the prognosis of patients in renal replacement therapy. METHODS: a cohort study, carried out in a public hospital specialized in cardiology. Treatment, comorbidities, duration of treatment, laboratory tests, discharge and deaths were analyzed. RESULTS: of the 101 patients, 75 (74.3%) received non-dialysis treatment. The most frequent cardiological diagnoses were hypertension, cardiomyopathies and coronary syndrome. Hospitalization in patients undergoing dialysis was 18 days, hemoglobin <10.5g/dl and anuria in the first days of hospitalization contributed to the type of treatment. Each increase in hemoglobin units from the first day of hospitalization decreases the chance of dialysis by 19.2%. There was no difference in mortality. CONCLUSIONS: the main cardiological diseases were not predictive of dialysis indication, and clinical treatment was the most frequent. Anuria and anemia were predictors for dialysis treatment.

Prognosis of patients with heart disease with acute kidney injury undergoing dialysis treatment / Pronóstico de los pacientes con cardiopatías con insuficiencia renal aguda en tratamiento de diálisis / Prognóstico de pacientes cardiopatas com injuria renal aguda submetidos a tratamento dialítico

ABSTRACT Objectives: to verify the relationship of cardiovascular diseases with acute kidney injury and assess the prognosis of patients in renal replacement therapy. Methods: a cohort study, carried out in a public hospital specialized in cardiology. Treatment, comorbidities, duration of treatment, laboratory tests, discharge and deaths were analyzed. Results: of the 101 patients, 75 (74.3%) received non-dialysis treatment. The most frequent cardiological diagnoses were hypertension, cardiomyopathies and coronary syndrome. Hospitalization in patients undergoing dialysis was 18 days, hemoglobin <10.5g/dl and anuria in the first days of hospitalization contributed to the type of treatment. Each increase in hemoglobin units from the first day of hospitalization decreases the chance of dialysis by 19.2%. There was no difference in mortality. Conclusions: the main cardiological diseases were not predictive of dialysis indication, and clinical treatment was the most frequent. Anuria and anemia were predictors for dialysis treatment.

RESUMEN Objetivos: verificar la relación de las patologías cardíacas con la insuficiencia renal aguda y evaluar el pronóstico del paciente en terapia de reemplazo renal. Métodos: estudio de cohorte, realizado en un hospital público especializado en cardiología. Se analizó el tratamiento, las comorbilidades, la duración del tratamiento, los exámenes de laboratorio, el alta y las muertes. Resultados: de los 101 pacientes, 75 (74,3%) recibieron tratamiento no dialítico. Los diagnósticos cardiológicos más frecuentes fueron hipertensión arterial, miocardiopatías y síndrome coronario. La hospitalización en pacientes en diálisis fue de 18 días, la hemoglobina <10,5 g/dl y la anuria en los primeros días de hospitalización contribuyeron al tipo de tratamiento. Cada aumento de unidades de hemoglobina desde el primer día de hospitalización disminuye la posibilidad de diálisis en un 19,2%. No hubo diferencia en la mortalidad. Conclusiones: las principales enfermedades cardiológicas no fueron predictoras de indicación de diálisis, siendo el tratamiento clínico el más frecuente. La anuria y la anemia fueron predictores para el tratamiento de diálisis.

RESUMO Objetivos: verificar a relação de patologias cardíacas com injuria renal aguda e avaliar o prognóstico do paciente em terapia de substituição renal. Métodos: estudo de coorte, realizado em hospital público especializado em cardiologia. O tratamento, comorbidades, tempo de tratamento, exames laboratoriais, alta e óbitos foram analisados. Resultados: dos 101 pacientes, 75 (74,3%) receberam tratamento não dialítico. Os diagnósticos cardiológicos mais frequentes foram hipertensão arterial, miocardiopatias e síndrome coronariana. A internação nos pacientes dialíticos foi de 18 dias, a hemoglobina <10,5g/dl e a anuria nos primeiros dias de internação contribuíram para o tipo de tratamento. Cada aumento de unidade de hemoglobina a partir do primeiro dia de internação diminui em 19,2% a chance de diálise. Não houve diferença na mortalidade. Conclusões: as principais doenças cardiológicas não foram preditivas de indicação de diálise, e o tratamento clínico foi o mais frequente. Anuria e anemia foram preditores para o tratamento dialítico.

Impact of In-Hospital infection with SARS-CoV-2 among Inpatients at a university hospital.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence of nosocomial infection and the impact of cross-transmission of SARS-CoV-2 among inpatients at a tertiary care teaching hospital. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study involving inpatients admitted to a tertiary university hospital in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, between March 2020 and February 2021. Cases were identified on the basis of a positive reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction result for SARS-CoV-2 and the review of electronic medical records. Nosocomial transmission was defined by applying the criteria established by the Brazilian National Health Regulatory Agency. RESULTS: We identified 2146 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection, 185 (8.6%) of which were considered cases of nosocomial transmission. The mean age was 58.3 years. The incidence density was 1.78 cases per 1,000 patient-days on the general wards, being highest on the cardiac surgery ward, and only 0.16 per 1,000 patient-days on the COVID-19 wards. Of the 185 patients evaluated, 115 (62.2%) were men, 150 (81.1%) cases had at least one comorbidity, and 104 (56.2%) evolved to death. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the preventive measures taken, nosocomial transmission of SARS-CoV-2 occurred throughout our hospital. Such measures should be intensified when the incidence of community transmission peaks.

Risk factors for colonization and infection by resistant microorganisms in kidney transplant recipients.

OBJECTIVES: to assess the prevalence of colonization and infection by multidrug-resistant bacteria in patients undergoing kidney transplantation and identify the rate of infection, morbidity and mortality and associated risk factors. METHODS: a prospective cohort of 200 randomly included kidney transplant recipients. Epidemiological surveillance of the studied microorganisms was carried out in the first 24 hours and 7 days after transplantation. RESULTS: ninety (45%) patients were considered colonized. Female sex, hypertension and diabetes (p<0.005), dialysis time (p<0.004), length of stay after transplantation, delayed renal function, and length of stay were identified as risk factors. The microorganisms were isolated from surgical site, bloodstream and urinary tract infections. CONCLUSIONS: colonization by resistant microorganisms in kidney transplant patients was frequent and risk factors associated with infection were identified. The results should guide the care team in order to minimize morbidity and mortality related to infectious causes in this population.

Risk factors for colonization and infection by resistant microorganisms in kidney transplant recipients / Factores de riesgo de colonización e infección por microorganismos resistentes en receptores de trasplante renal / Fatores de risco para colonização e infecção por microrganismos resistentes em transplantados renais

ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess the prevalence of colonization and infection by multidrug-resistant bacteria in patients undergoing kidney transplantation and identify the rate of infection, morbidity and mortality and associated risk factors. Methods: a prospective cohort of 200 randomly included kidney transplant recipients. Epidemiological surveillance of the studied microorganisms was carried out in the first 24 hours and 7 days after transplantation. Results: ninety (45%) patients were considered colonized. Female sex, hypertension and diabetes (p<0.005), dialysis time (p<0.004), length of stay after transplantation, delayed renal function, and length of stay were identified as risk factors. The microorganisms were isolated from surgical site, bloodstream and urinary tract infections. Conclusions: colonization by resistant microorganisms in kidney transplant patients was frequent and risk factors associated with infection were identified. The results should guide the care team in order to minimize morbidity and mortality related to infectious causes in this population.

RESUMEN Objetivos: evaluar la prevalencia de colonización e infección por bacterias multirresistentes en pacientes sometidos a trasplante renal, identificar la tasa de infección, morbimortalidad y factores de riesgo asociados. Métodos: cohorte prospectiva de 200 receptores de trasplante renal incluidos aleatoriamente. La vigilancia epidemiológica de los microorganismos estudiados se realizó en las primeras 24 horas y 7 días posteriores al trasplante. Resultados: noventa (45%) pacientes fueron considerados colonizados. Se identificaron como factores de riesgo: sexo femenino, hipertensión y diabetes (p<0,005), tiempo en diálisis (p<0,004), tiempo de estancia después del trasplante, función renal retrasada, tiempo de estancia. Los microorganismos se aislaron de infecciones del sitio quirúrgico, del torrente sanguíneo y del tracto urinario. Conclusiones: la colonización por microorganismos resistentes en pacientes con trasplante renal fue frecuente y se identificaron factores de riesgo asociados a infección. Los resultados deben orientar al equipo asistencial para minimizar la morbimortalidad relacionada con causas infecciosas en esta población.

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar a prevalência de colonização e infecção por bactéria multirresistente em pacientes em transplante renal, identificar a taxa de infecção, morbimortalidade e os fatores de risco associados. Métodos: coorte prospectivo de 200 transplantados renais incluídos aleatoriamente. Realizou-se vigilância epidemiológica dos microrganismos em estudo nas primeiras 24 horas e 7 dias pós-transplante. Resultados: noventa (45%) pacientes foram considerados colonizados. Identificaram-se como fatores de risco: sexo feminino, hipertensão arterial e diabetes (p<0,005), tempo de diálise (p<0,004), tempo de internação pós-transplante, função renal retardada, tempo de internação. Os microrganismos foram isolados das infecções em sítio cirúrgico, corrente sanguínea e trato urinário. Conclusões: a colonização por microrganismos resistentes nos pacientes transplantados renais foi frequente e os fatores de riscos associados à infecção foram identificados. Os resultados devem direcionar a equipe assistencial, a fim de minimizar a morbimortalidade relacionada às causas infecciosas nesta população.

Quality of life of institutionalized aged with and without symptoms of depression.

OBJECTIVE: compare the quality of life (QOL) of aged residents in homes for aged people with or without symptoms of depression, and identify social, physical activity; leisure; health and basic activities of daily living (ADL) variables that correlate with QOL scores. METHOD: cross-sectional study conducted with 101 institutionalized aged. Multiple linear regression was used for data analysis. RESULTS: symptoms of depression changed negatively the QOL in the domains: autonomy; present, past and future activities; social participation; intimacy and total score. Dependent aged presented lower QOL for the performance of ADL in the domains: autonomy; social participation and total score; dancing without limitation of movement; liking the residential and not presenting symptoms of depression were the variables that positively influenced the QOL of the aged. CONCLUSION: social and psychological support, good living conditions and stimulating assistance can improve the QOL of institutionalized elderlies.

Hepatitis B and Delta: clinical aspects of patients in the Brazilian Western Amazonia / Hepatitis B y Delta: aspectos clínicos de pacientes en el Amazonas brasileño Occidental / Hepatite B e Delta: aspectos clínicos de pacientes na Amazônia Ocidental brasileira

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze clinical, serological, biochemical and hematological aspects in patients infected with the hepatitis B (HBV) and Delta (HDV) viruses. Method: cross-sectional, descriptive and retrospective study, performed with patients chronically infected with HBV and superinfected with HDV. Results: among the 112 patients selected, 74% were monoinfected with HBV (Group HBV) and 26% were superinfected with HDV (Group HBV+HDV). There was no difference in gender distribution. The average age was 36 years with standard deviation of ±12 years. The symptoms and signs presented a higher proportion in Group HBV+HDV (p=0.001). In both groups, most patients had non-reactive AgHBe. The records of biochemical and hematologic changes showed highest proportion in Group VHB+VHD Group (p<0.05). Conclusion: the study found that patients were in clinical stages of the disease different from those in the initial examination for monitoring their chronic condition. The clinical profile suggests greater severity of liver disease among the patients superinfected with HDV.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar los aspectos clínicos, serológicos, bioquímicos y hematológicos de pacientes infectados por el virus de las hepatitis B (VHB) y Delta (VHD). Método: Se trata de un estudio transversal, descriptivo, retrospectivo, realizado entre pacientes crónicos infectados de VHB y sobre infectados de VHD. Resultados: Entre los 112 pacientes seleccionados, el 74% estaba mono infectado por VHB (Grupo VHB) y el 26%, sobre infectado por VHD (Grupo VHB+VHD). No se encontró diferencia en la distribución por género. La edad promedio era 36 años, con desviación típica de ±12 años. Los síntomas y signos sobresalían en mayor proporción en el grupo VHB+VHD (p=0,001). Para ambos grupos, la mayoría de los pacientes estaba con AgHBe no reactivo. El registro de alteraciones bioquímicas y hematológicas atribuyó proporción más grande al grupo VHB+VHD (p<0,05). Conclusión: El estudio demostró que los pacientes, en la consulta inicial para el seguimiento de la condición crónica, estaban en diferentes estadios clínicos de la enfermedad. El perfil clínico sugiere que la gravedad de la enfermedad hepática es mayor entre pacientes sobre infectados de VHD.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar aspectos clínicos, sorológicos, bioquímicos e hematológicos entre pacientes infectados por vírus das hepatites B (VHB) e Delta (VHD). Método: Estudo transversal, descritivo, retrospectivo, realizado com pacientes cronicamente infectados por VHB e superinfectados por VHD. Resultados: Entre os 112 pacientes selecionados, 74% estavam monoinfectados por VHB (Grupo VHB) e 26% superinfectados por VHD (Grupo VHB+VHD). Não houve diferença na distribuição por gênero. A idade média foi de 36 anos, com desvio padrão de ±12 anos. Os sintomas e sinais apresentaram maior proporção no grupo VHB+VHD (p=0,001). Para ambos os grupos, a maioria dos pacientes estava com AgHBe não reagente. O registro de alterações bioquímicas e hematológicas apresentou maior proporção no grupo VHB+VHD (p<0,05). Conclusão: O estudo revelou que os pacientes estavam em diferentes estágios clínicos da doença na consulta inicial para acompanhamento de condição crônica. O perfil clínico sugere maior gravidade da doença hepática entre os pacientes superinfectados por VHD.

Hepatitis B and Delta: clinical aspects of patients in the Brazilian Western Amazonia.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze clinical, serological, biochemical and hematological aspects in patients infected with the hepatitis B (HBV) and Delta (HDV) viruses. METHOD: cross-sectional, descriptive and retrospective study, performed with patients chronically infected with HBV and superinfected with HDV. RESULTS: among the 112 patients selected, 74% were monoinfected with HBV (Group HBV) and 26% were superinfected with HDV (Group HBV+HDV). There was no difference in gender distribution. The average age was 36 years with standard deviation of ±12 years. The symptoms and signs presented a higher proportion in Group HBV+HDV (p=0.001). In both groups, most patients had non-reactive AgHBe. The records of biochemical and hematologic changes showed highest proportion in Group VHB+VHD Group (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: the study found that patients were in clinical stages of the disease different from those in the initial examination for monitoring their chronic condition. The clinical profile suggests greater severity of liver disease among the patients superinfected with HDV.

Quality of life of institutionalized aged with and without symptoms of depression / Calidad de vida de los ancianos institucionalizados con y sin síntomas de depresión / Qualidade de vida de idosos institucionalizados com e sem sinais de depressão

ABSTRACT Objective: compare the quality of life (QOL) of aged residents in homes for aged people with or without symptoms of depression, and identify social, physical activity; leisure; health and basic activities of daily living (ADL) variables that correlate with QOL scores. Method: cross-sectional study conducted with 101 institutionalized aged. Multiple linear regression was used for data analysis. Results: symptoms of depression changed negatively the QOL in the domains: autonomy; present, past and future activities; social participation; intimacy and total score. Dependent aged presented lower QOL for the performance of ADL in the domains: autonomy; social participation and total score; dancing without limitation of movement; liking the residential and not presenting symptoms of depression were the variables that positively influenced the QOL of the aged. Conclusion: social and psychological support, good living conditions and stimulating assistance can improve the QOL of institutionalized elderlies.

RESUMEN Objetivo: comparar la calidad de vida (CV) de los ancianos residentes en instituciones de larga permanencia con o sin síntomas de depresión, e identificar variables sociales, de actividad física, de ocio, de salud y de actividades básicas de la vida diaria (ABVD) que se correlacionan con las puntuaciones de CV. Método: estudio transversal realizado con 101 ancianos institucionalizados. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó la regresión lineal múltiple. Resultados: los síntomas de depresión cambiaron negativamente la CV en los dominios: autonomía; actividades presentes, pasadas y futuras; participación social; intimidad y puntuación total. Los ancianos dependientes para la realización de la ABVD tuvieron menor CV en los dominios: autonomía, participación social y puntuación total; bailar sin limitación de movimiento, gustar de lo hogar, y no mostrar síntomas de depresión, fueron las variables que influenciaron de forma positiva en la CV de los ancianos. Conclusión: el apoyo social y psicológico, unas buenas condiciones de vida y una asistencia estimulante pueden mejorar la calidad de vida de los ancianos institucionalizados.

RESUMO Objetivo: comparar a qualidade de vida (QV) de idosos residentes em instituições de longa permanência com ou sem sinais de depressão, e identificar variáveis sociais, de atividade física, lazer, saúde e atividades básicas da vida diária (ABVD) que se correlacionam aos escores de QV. Método: estudo transversal realizado com 101 idosos institucionalizados. A regressão linear múltipla foi usada para a análise dos dados. Resultados: sinais de depressão alteraram negativamente a QV nos domínios: autonomia, atividades presentes, passadas e futuras, participação social, intimidade e escore total; idosos dependentes para a realização das ABVD apresentaram QV inferior nos domínios: autonomia, participação social e escore total; dançar sem limitação de movimento, gostar do residencial e não apresentar sinais de depressão foram as variáveis que influenciaram positivamente a QV dos idosos. Conclusão: suporte social e psicológico, boas condições de moradia e assistência estimuladora podem melhorar a QV de idosos institucionalizados.

Intervenção breve aplicada a universitários consumidores de risco de bebidas alcoólicas* / Brief intervention applied to college students screened positive for at-risk alcohol consumption / Intervención breve aplicada a universitarios consumidores de riesgo de bebidas alcohólicas

OBJETIVO: investigar o consumo de álcool entre universitários de enfermagem e avaliar intervenção breve para abusadores de álcool. MÉTODO: estudo longitudinal, experimental. Dados coletados por questionário autoaplicável e três instrumentos. Análise estatística descritiva e utilização de testes específicos. RESULTADOS: participaram 36 universitários e as drogas mais utilizadas foram: álcool (vodka, cerveja), tabaco e maconha. Idade do primeiro uso de álcool: 15 anos; repercussões após uso: quedas, cefaleia, vômitos e amnésia; e os motivos para consumo: social, sensação e prazer. Intervenção breve diminuiu significativamente o consumo de risco entre os abusadores. Entre os bebedores de baixo risco, metade referiu estar preparada para diminuir o consumo. CONCLUSÃO: intervenção breve diminui significativamente o padrão de consumo de álcool, promovendo a saúde.

OBJECTIVE: to investigate the alcohol consumption among nursing college students and evaluate a brief intervention for abusers of alcoholic beverages. METHOD: longitudinal, experimental study. Data obtained through a self-applicable questionnaire and three instruments. Descriptive statistical analysis and use of specific tests. RESULTS: 36 college students participated in this study. The most used drugs were: alcohol (vodka, beer), tobacco and marijuana. Age of first contact with alcoholic beverages: 15 years; repercussions after use: falls, headache, vomiting and amnesia; and the reasons for consumption: socialization, sensation and pleasure. The brief intervention significantly decreased the risk of consumption among those who abused alcoholic beverages. Among low-risk alcohol consumers, half of them said they were ready to reduce consumption. CONCLUSION: the short intervention significantly decreased the pattern of alcohol consumption thus promoting the health of the students.

OBJETIVO: investigar el consumo de alcohol entre universitarios de enfermería y evaluar la intervención breve para los abusadores de alcohol. MÉTODO: estudio longitudinal, experimental. Los datos recolectados por cuestionario autoaplicable y tres instrumentos. Análisis estadístico descriptivo y uso de pruebas específicas. RESULTADOS: participaron 36 universitarios, las drogas más utilizadas fueron alcohol (vodka, cerveza), seguido de tabaco y marihuana. La edad del primer uso de alcohol 15 años, repercusiones después del uso fueron caídas, cefalea, vómitos y amnesia y los motivos para el consumo: social, sensación y placer. La intervención breve disminuyó significativamente el consumo de riesgo entre los abusadores y entre los bebedores de bajo riesgo, la mitad, dijo estar dispuesta a disminuir el consumo. CONCLUSIÓN: intervención breve disminuye significativamente el patrón de consumo de alcohol promoviendo la salud.

Alcohol consumption, Quality of Life and Brief Intervention among Nursing university students.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate nursing university students' alcohol consumption patterns, Brief Intervention and Quality of Life (QoL). METHOD: This is a prospective and longitudinal study containing sociodemographic, economic information concerning alcoholic beverages, BI and QoL evaluation among 281 nursing university students. Since surveys have been applied, seminars have been given and consumption patterns have been discussed, an educational material was delivered after university students' revaluation and BI reinforcement. Descriptive and analytical statistics have been conducted. RESULTS: 90% of the students have already consumed alcohol and 20.6% that consumed for the first time and abused alcohol were minors. After the implementation of BI, the alcohol consumption has decreased among university students. Besides the vitality, generate state of health, and emotional aspects have decreased, mental health was substantially low among the students that used to drink. CONCLUSION: BI contributes to decrease alcoholic beverages consumption and promotes health.

Alcohol consumption, Quality of Life and Brief Intervention among Nursing university students / Consumo de alcohol, calidad de vida, Intervención Breve entre universitarios de Enfermería / Consumo de álcool, qualidade de vida, Intervenção Breve entre universitários de Enfermagem

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate nursing university students' alcohol consumption patterns, Brief Intervention and Quality of Life (QoL). Method: This is a prospective and longitudinal study containing sociodemographic, economic information concerning alcoholic beverages, BI and QoL evaluation among 281 nursing university students. Since surveys have been applied, seminars have been given and consumption patterns have been discussed, an educational material was delivered after university students' revaluation and BI reinforcement. Descriptive and analytical statistics have been conducted. Results: 90% of the students have already consumed alcohol and 20.6% that consumed for the first time and abused alcohol were minors. After the implementation of BI, the alcohol consumption has decreased among university students. Besides the vitality, generate state of health, and emotional aspects have decreased, mental health was substantially low among the students that used to drink. Conclusion: BI contributes to decrease alcoholic beverages consumption and promotes health.

RESUMEN Objetivos: Evaluar el patrón de consumo de alcohol, el impacto de la Intervención Breve (IB) y la calidad de vida (CV) de universitarios de Enfermería. Método: Estudio prospectivo longitudinal realizado con informaciones sociodemográficas y económicas, la ingesta de bebidas alcohólicas, la IB y la evaluación de la CV de 281 universitarios de Enfermería. Se han aplicado cuestionarios, realizado una conferencia y debatido el patrón de consumo de alcohol. Se entregó material informativo tras la reevaluación de los universitarios y refuerzo de la IB. Se realizó una estadística descriptiva y analítica. Resultados: Ya ingirieron alcohol el 90% de los universitarios y el 20,6% lo hacían uso abusivo/ nocivo, asociado significativamente a la más corta edad del primer uso. Tras la IB, el consumo del alcohol disminuyó notablemente entre los universitarios. La vitalidad, el estado general de salud y los aspectos emocionales de los universitarios estaban disminuidos y la salud mental significativamente más baja entre los que bebían. Conclusión: La IB ha contribuido con la disminución del consumo de bebidas alcohólicas y la promoción de la salud.

RESUMO Objetivos: Avaliar o padrão de consumo de álcool, o impacto da Intervenção Breve (IB) e a qualidade de vida (QV) de universitários de Enfermagem. Método: Estudo prospectivo longitudinal realizado com informações sociodemográficas, econômicas, ingesta de bebidas alcoólicas, IB e avaliação da QV de 281 universitários de Enfermagem. Aplicados questionários; realizada palestra e discutido sobre padrão de consumo, entregue material informativo após reavaliação dos universitários e reforço da IB. Realizada estatística descritiva e analítica. Resultados: Já ingeriram álcool 90% dos universitários e 20,6% faziam uso abusivo/nocivo associado significativamente à menor idade do primeiro uso. Após IB, diminuiu significantemente o consumo de álcool entre universitários. Vitalidade, estado geral de saúde e aspectos emocionais dos universitários estavam diminuídos e a saúde mental significativamente menor entre universitários que bebiam. Conclusão: A IB contribuiu com a diminuição do consumo de bebidas alcoólicas e na promoção da saúde.

Quality of life, socioeconomic profile, knowledge and attitude toward sexuality from the perspectives of individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze the quality of life of "patients" with Human Immunodeficiency Virus and relate it to their socioeconomic profile, knowledge and attitudes toward sexuality. METHOD: crosssectional and analytical study with 201 individuals who are 50 years old or older. The Targeted Quality of Life and Aging Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Scales were applied during interviews. Multiple Linear Regression was used in data analysis. RESULTS: dimensions of quality of life more strongly compromised were disclosure worries (39.0), sexual function (45.9), and financial worries (55.6). Scores concerning knowledge and attitudes toward sexuality were 31.7 and 14.8, respectively. There was significant correlation between attitudes and the domains of overall function, health worries, medication worries, and HIV mastery. CONCLUSION: guidance concerning how the disease is transmitted, treated and how it progresses, in addition to providing social and psychological support, could minimize the negative effects of the disease on the quality of life of patients living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

Quality of life, socioeconomic profile, knowledge and attitude toward sexuality from the perspectives of individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Qualidade de vida, perfil socioeconômico, conhecimento e atitude sobre sexualidade de "pessoas que vivem" com o Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana / Calidad de vida, perfil socioeconómico, conocimiento y actitud sobre sexualidad de "personas que viven" con el Virus de la Inmunodeficiencia Humana

Objectives: to analyze the quality of life of "patients" with Human Immunodeficiency Virus and relate it to their socioeconomic profile, knowledge and attitudes toward sexuality. Method: crosssectional and analytical study with 201 individuals who are 50 years old or older. The Targeted Quality of Life and Aging Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Scales were applied during interviews. Multiple Linear Regression was used in data analysis. Results: dimensions of quality of life more strongly compromised were disclosure worries (39.0), sexual function (45.9), and financial worries (55.6). Scores concerning knowledge and attitudes toward sexuality were 31.7 and 14.8, respectively. There was significant correlation between attitudes and the domains of overall function, health worries, medication worries, and HIV mastery. Conclusion: guidance concerning how the disease is transmitted, treated and how it progresses, in addition to providing social and psychological support, could minimize the negative effects of the disease on the quality of life of patients living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. .

Objetivos : analisar a qualidade de vida dos "pacientes" com o vírus da imunodeficiência humana e relacioná-la ao perfil socioeconômico, conhecimento e atitudes sobre sexualidade. Método: estudo transversal e analítico, com 201 pessoas com 50 anos ou mais. Aplicados os instrumentos Targeted Quality of Life e Aging Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Scale por meio de entrevistas. Para análise dos dados utilizou-se a Regressão Linear Múltipla. Resultados: as dimensões da qualidade de vida mais comprometidas foram preocupação com sigilo (39,0), atividade sexual (45,9) e preocupação financeira (55,6). Escores de conhecimentos e atitudes sobre sexualidade foram: 31,7 e 14,8, respectivamente. Houve correlação significante entre as atitudes e os domínios função geral, preocupação com saúde, preocupação com medicação e aceitação do HIV. Conclusão: orientações sobre formas de contágio, tratamento e evolução da patologia, além de suporte social e psicológico poderiam minimizar os efeitos negativos da doença sobre a qualidade de vida dos pacientes que vivem com o vírus da imunodeficiência humana. .

Objetivos: analizar la calidad de vida de "pacientes" con el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana y relacionarla al perfil socioeconómico, al conocimiento y a las actitudes sobre sexualidad. Método: estudio transversal y analítico, en 201 personas con 50 años o más. Se aplicaron los instrumentos Targeted Quality of Life y Aging Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Scale a través de entrevistas. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó la Regresión Linear Múltiple. Resultados: las dimensiones de la calidad de vida más comprometidas fueron preocupación con sigilo (39,0), actividad sexual (45,9) y preocupación financiera (55,6). Los puntajes de conocimientos y actitudes sobre sexualidad fueron: 31,7 y 14,8, respectivamente. Hubo correlación significativa entre actitud y los dominios función general, preocupación con salud, preocupación con medicación y el aceptar el HIV. Conclusión: orientaciones sobre formas de contagio, obre el tratamiento y evolución de la patología, además del soporte social y psicológico podrían minimizar los efectos negativos de la enfermedad sobre la calidad de vida de los pacientes que viven con el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana. .

Microrganismos isolados de pacientes em hemodiálise por cateter venoso central e evolução clínica relacionada / Microorganisms isolated from patients on hemodialysis by central venous catheter and related clinical evolution

OBJETIVO: Identificar os microrganismos isolados da pele pericateter, ponta do cateter e corrente sanguínea de pacientes em hemodiálise por cateter venoso central, verificar o perfil de sensibilidade destes microrganismos aos antimicrobianos e avaliar a evolução clínica e a mortalidade relacionada a estes microrganismos. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal. As cepas isoladas de pacientes em hemodiálise por cateter venoso central que em estudo prévio apresentaram infecção na pele pericateter, ponta do cateter e corrente sanguínea foram analisadas quanto ao perfil microbiológico e letalidade relacionada. RESULTADOS: Foram isolados 128 microrganismos em corrente sanguínea nos 94 pacientes estudados. Ocorreram 35 casos de septicemia e 27 de endocardite. A letalidade nos casos de endocardite por Staphylococcus aureus resistente à meticilina foi 100%. CONCLUSÃO: Infecção em corrente sanguínea e endocardite por Staphylococcus aureus resistente à meticilina são preditivas de alta mortalidade e letalidade.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the microorganisms isolated on the pericatheter skin, catheter tip and blood stream of patients on hemodialysis by central venous catheter, to verify the profile of sensitivity of these microorganisms to antimicrobials and to assess the clinical evolution and mortality related to these microorganisms. METHODS: A cross sectional study. The strains were isolated from the patients on hemodialysis by central venous catheter that, in a previous study, presented pericatheter skin, catheter tip and blood stream infection and were analyzed for microbiological profile and lethality related. RESULTS: 128 microorganisms were isolated in the bloodstream in the 94 patients studied. There were 35 cases of septicemia and 27 of endocarditis. The mortality in cases of endocarditis due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was 100%. CONCLUSION: Infection in the bloodstream and endocarditis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was predictive of mortality and lethality.

Uso profilático de Mupirocina em cateter venoso central de hemodiálise: revisão sistemática e metanálise / Prophylactic use of Mupirocin in hemodialysis central venous catheters: a systematic review and meta-analysis

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o impacto do uso de Mupirocina tópica em inserção de cateter venoso central para hemodiálise. MÉTODOS: Revisão Sistemática com Metanálise. RESULTADOS: Após uma criteriosa e extensa busca, foram incluídos três ensaios clínicos que compararam o uso de Mupirocina versus outra intervenção em cateter venoso central para hemodiálise. CONCLUSÃO: O estudo apontou que o uso de Mupirocina tópica é eficaz para redução dos episódios de infecções entre os pacientes em hemodiálise, aumentando o tempo de utilização do cateter, além de reduzir significativamente as infecções por S aureus as mais prevalentes nessa população.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of the use of topical Mupirocin on the insertion of central venous catheter for hemodialysis. METHODS: This was a systematic review with meta-analysis. RESULTS: After a careful and extensive search, we included three clinical trials that compared the use of Mupirocin versus other intervention in central venous catheter for hemodialysis. CONCLUSION: The study found that the use of topical Mupirocin is effective in reducing episodes of infection among hemodialysis patients, increasing duration time for catheter, and significantly reducing S aureus infections, which are the most prevalent in this population.

OBJETIVO: Evaluar el impacto del uso de Mupirocina tópica en inserción de cateter venoso central para hemodiálisis. MÉTODOS: Revisión Sistemática con Metaanálisis. RESULTADOS: Después de una criteriosa y extensa búsqueda, se incluyeron tres ensayos clínicos que compararon el uso de Mupirocina versus otra intervención en cateter venoso central para hemodiálise. CONCLUSIÓN: El estudio demostró que el uso de Mupirocina tópica es eficaz para la reducción de los episodios de infecciones entre los pacientes en hemodiálisis, aumentando el tiempo de utilización del cateter, además de reducir significativamente las infecciones por S aureus, las más prevalentes en esa población.

Knowledge and attitudes about sexuality in the elderly with HIV/AIDS

OBJECTIVES: Assess the knowledge and attitudes about sexuality in the elderly with HIV/AIDS served in a specialized ambulatory clinic; and identify the epidemiological profile of these patients. METHODS: Cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study with a sample of 148 people aged 50 years and over. The Aging Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Scale was used to assess the knowledge and the attitudes about sexuality of the elderly. RESULTS: The study included 148 elderly, male gender (63.5%), single (30.5%), retired and pensioners (53%), low socioeconomic class (60%), only 21% have completed the Secondary Education, monthly family income 3.3 minimum wages, time since diagnosis 156 months and predominant form of infection via sexual (66.2%). ASKAS knowledge score was 32.2 and attitudes score was 15.5. There was significant association between the knowledge ASKAS with the female gender, being a widow and more than one comorbidity; and between the attitudes ASKAS with complete Secondary Education and physical activity. CONCLUSION: Patients with HIV/AIDS showed favorable knowledge and attitudes about sexuality in the elderly, and women that were housewives showed significant knowledge.

OBJETIVOS: Avaliar o conhecimento e atitudes sobre sexualidade em idosos com HIV/AIDS atendidos em ambulatório especializado; e Identificar o perfil epidemiológico desses pacientes. MÉTODOS: Estudo de corte transversal, descritivo e analítico com amostra de 148 pessoas com 50 anos ou mais. Utilizou-se a Aging Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Scale para avaliar o conhecimento e atitudes sobre a sexualidade dos idosos. RESULTADOS: Participaram do estudo 148 idosos, sexo masculino (63,5%), solteiro (30,5%), aposentados e pensionistas (53%), classe econômica baixa (60%), somente 21% possuíam até ensino médio completo, renda familiar mensal 3,3 salários, tempo de diagnóstico 156 meses e forma de contágio predominante via sexual (66,2%). Escore da ASKAS de conhecimento foi 32,2 e de atitudes 15,5. Houve associação significante entre ASKAS conhecimento e gênero feminino, ser viúvo e mais de uma comorbidade e ASKAS atitudes com ensino médio completo e atividade física. CONCLUSÃO: Pacientes com HIV/AIDS demonstraram conhecimento e atitudes favoráveis sobre a sexualidade no idoso, e mulheres donas de casa apresentaram conhecimento significante.

OBJETIVOS: Evaluar el conocimiento y actitudes sobre sexualidad en ancianos con VIH/SIDA atendidos en Consultorio Externo especializado; e Identificar el perfil epidemiológico de esos pacientes. MÉTODOS: Estudio de corte transversal, descriptivo y analítico realizad con una muestra de 148 personas con 50 años o más. Se utilizó la Aging Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Scale para evaluar el conocimiento y actitudes sobre la sexualidad de los ancianos. RESULTADOS: Participaron en el estudio 148 ancianos, sexo masculino (63,5%), solteros (30,5%), jubilados y cesantes (53%), clase económica baja (60%), solamente 21% poseían hasta primaria completa, ingreso familiar mensual 3,3 salarios, tiempo de diagnóstico 156 meses y forma de contagio predominante vía sexual (66,2%). Score de la ASKAS de conocimiento fue de 32,2 y de actitudes 15,5. Hubo asociación significativa entre ASKAS conocimiento y género femenino, ser viudo y más de una comorbilidad y ASKAS actitudes con primaria completa y actividad física. CONCLUSIÓN: Pacientes con VIH/SIDA demostraron conocimiento y actitudes favorables sobre la sexualidad en el anciano, y mujeres amas de casa presentaron conocimiento significativo.