COVID-19 and changes in dental practices in the Brazilian Public Health System: perception of the oral health team.

The aim of this study was to verify the perception of the oral health team regarding work safety and aspects related to changes in dental practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive, exploratory, quantitative, and qualitative cross-sectional study was conducted using an electronic questionnaire sent via email to health professionals (n = 197) affiliated with the Brazilian Public Health System (SUS), from December 2020 to September 2021, in a municipality located in the northeast of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The variables of interest were sociodemographic characteristics and those related to the professionals' perception of oral health care during the pandemic and its impact on these workers' occupational safety. Descriptive statistics were performed, and the absolute and relative frequencies of quantitative variables were calculated, whereas lexical analysis was performed for textual content using the descending hierarchical classification (CHD). Out of the total sample, elective and urgent/emergency care was provided by 58.95% (n = 56); physical barriers were absent between the teams in 54.74% (n = 52); minimally invasive techniques were applied in 71.58% (n = 68); personal protective equipment (PPE) was replaced in 81.05% (n = 77) between appointments; and occupational safety was reported by 49.47% (n = 47). Textual analysis showed a decrease in appointments and consultations, with a longer interval between appointments. The professionals noticed changes in dental practices during the pandemic, mainly regarding the use of PPE, the type of treatment performed, the number of treated patients, and the greater time interval between consultations. The physical infrastructure of health units and the availability of PPE to patients needed some adjustments. A significant number of workers felt safe in providing dental care during the pandemic.

Systematic review: Impact of parental decision on paediatric COVID-19 vaccination.

OBJECTIVE: The objective was to carry out a systematic review on the acceptance of parents to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 and the factors that contribute for vaccination hesitancy. METHODS: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Re- views and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and the Patient, Intervention, Comparison and Outcome (PICO) strategy were followed. A search was carried out in the VHL Regional Portal, PubMed, Scielo, Web of Science, Embase and Scopus databases. We included articles that assessed the rate of acceptance and/or hesitation of parents and the factors that affect the decision about vaccination against COVID-19 for their children in cross-sectional studies. Laboratory studies, animal models, tests and case reports that elected other aspects related to COVID-19 were excluded. The methodological quality of the studies was based on the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Studies Reporting Prevalence Data, developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. RESULTS: From the 708 articles found, 237 studies remained after removal of duplicates. Titles and abstracts of these publications were evaluated and, applying the exclusion criteria, 56 articles were selected. Inclusion criteria were employed and 28 studies were eligible. Overall average vaccination acceptance rate was 55.81%, and the main reasons for vaccine hesitancy were uncertainty of vaccine efficacy and safety, concerns about side effects, and lack of access to relevant information. CONCLUSION: The research results can be useful for the development of health education and parental awareness strategies in order to promote greater adherence to vaccination against COVID-19.

COVID-19 and changes in dental practices in the Brazilian Public Health System: perception of the oral health team

Abstract The aim of this study was to verify the perception of the oral health team regarding work safety and aspects related to changes in dental practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive, exploratory, quantitative, and qualitative cross-sectional study was conducted using an electronic questionnaire sent via email to health professionals (n = 197) affiliated with the Brazilian Public Health System (SUS), from December 2020 to September 2021, in a municipality located in the northeast of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The variables of interest were sociodemographic characteristics and those related to the professionals' perception of oral health care during the pandemic and its impact on these workers' occupational safety. Descriptive statistics were performed, and the absolute and relative frequencies of quantitative variables were calculated, whereas lexical analysis was performed for textual content using the descending hierarchical classification (CHD). Out of the total sample, elective and urgent/emergency care was provided by 58.95% (n = 56); physical barriers were absent between the teams in 54.74% (n = 52); minimally invasive techniques were applied in 71.58% (n = 68); personal protective equipment (PPE) was replaced in 81.05% (n = 77) between appointments; and occupational safety was reported by 49.47% (n = 47). Textual analysis showed a decrease in appointments and consultations, with a longer interval between appointments. The professionals noticed changes in dental practices during the pandemic, mainly regarding the use of PPE, the type of treatment performed, the number of treated patients, and the greater time interval between consultations. The physical infrastructure of health units and the availability of PPE to patients needed some adjustments. A significant number of workers felt safe in providing dental care during the pandemic.

Sickness absenteeism of Primary Health Care professionals before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OBJECTIVE: to identify the frequency of occurrence of sickness absenteeism, according to the profile of Primary Health Care (PHC) professionals, and verify if there was an impact of the pandemic on absence duration and reason. METHODS: a cross-sectional study, from January/2019 to December/2020, with PHC professionals from a municipality in northeastern São Paulo. Descriptive statistics were performed, with frequency calculation. RESULTS: of the 977 PHC professionals, 633 (64.79%) used a medical certificate to justify their absence from work in 2019, and 837 (85.67%) in 2020. The main reason for leave was diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue in the two years. The mean duration of leave was 7.33 days (SD=17.33) in 2019 and 9.88 days (SD=16.05) in 2020. Nursing assistants were the ones who took the most leave in both years. CONCLUSIONS: there was an impact of the pandemic on absence duration and reason.

Malocclusion and its relationship with oral health-related quality of life in patients with eating disorders.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence and severity of malocclusion and its impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and self-reported satisfaction of patients with anorexia and bulimia nervosa. METHODS: The sample consisted of sixty women who attended a specialized mental health clinic of a Brazilian medical school. Participants were distributed into two groups: patients with anorexia and bulimia nervosa (ABN; n=30) and control patients without eating disorders (CN; n=30). The dental occlusion was evaluated by the Dental Aesthetic Index; the OHRQoL was assessed using the OHIP-14 questionnaire; and the self-reported satisfaction with the appearance of teeth, speech ability and chewing was obtained by interviews. RESULTS: Severe and very severe malocclusion were observed in 26.67% and 46.67% of patients in the ABN group, respectively, while the CN group showed 80.00% of patients without abnormality/mild malocclusion. ABN group showed a higher proportion of patients (p < 0.05) with tooth loss, spacing in the region of incisors, maxillary misalignment, and mandibular misalignment in relation to CN group. ABN group presented lower (p< 0.05) OHRQoL and self-reported satisfaction with the appearance of teeth, speech ability and chewing, compared to the CN group. There was a significant positive correlation (p< 0.05) between the Dental Aesthetic Index and OHIP-14 scores in the ABN group. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of severe malocclusion in ABN group was high, with a negative impact on OHRQoL and self-reported satisfaction with the chewing ability, speech ability and appearance of teeth.

Self-perception of oral health among tertiary-care users: quanti-qualitative analysis with chronic kidney disease patients

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a global public health challenge. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between self-perception of oral health and clinical condition among patients with CKD. This isa quanti-qualitative survey conducted in a CKD specialized service. The sample consisted of 60 patients who underwent oral examinations to have their severity of caries (DMFT) and need for dental prosthesis checked. Age, sex, time on dialysis, marital status, skin color, education and pre-existing diseases were also analyzed. Among the kidney patients who agreed to undergo the clinical examinations and showed communication skills, some were selected, and three focus groups were created, with the participation of a moderator and six to 10 kidney patients in each group. Their speeches were processed in the IRAMUTEQ software and analyzed through the similarity analysis and word cloud techniques. As for profile, the patients were aged 60.23 ± 10.87 years old; were male (73.33%); were on dialysis for 41.90 ± 56.57 months; were married (61.67%); were white (76.67%); had incomplete primary education (41.66%); had arterial hypertension (76.67%); had a DMFT index of 22.55 ± 8.39; 43.33% needed an upper complete denture; and 30.00% needed a lower complete denture. The similarity analysis revealed many doubts and uncertainties about current health services, which can be proven by the words 'no' and 'treatment'. The quanti-qualitative analysis showed a high rate of dental loss and the need for complete dentures and suggests inequities in oral health care for chronic kidney disease patients, especially in tertiary care. There was a positive representation regarding oral health, but the lexicographical analyses of the textual corpusconfirmed the self-perception of lack of dental care.

Sickness absenteeism of Primary Health Care professionals before and during the COVID-19 pandemic / Ausentismo-enfermedad de los profesionales de Atención Primaria de Salud antes y durante la pandemia de COVID-19 / Absenteísmo-doença dos profissionais da Atenção Primária à Saúde antes e durante a pandemia de COVID-19

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the frequency of occurrence of sickness absenteeism, according to the profile of Primary Health Care (PHC) professionals, and verify if there was an impact of the pandemic on absence duration and reason. Methods: a cross-sectional study, from January/2019 to December/2020, with PHC professionals from a municipality in northeastern São Paulo. Descriptive statistics were performed, with frequency calculation. Results: of the 977 PHC professionals, 633 (64.79%) used a medical certificate to justify their absence from work in 2019, and 837 (85.67%) in 2020. The main reason for leave was diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue in the two years. The mean duration of leave was 7.33 days (SD=17.33) in 2019 and 9.88 days (SD=16.05) in 2020. Nursing assistants were the ones who took the most leave in both years. Conclusions: there was an impact of the pandemic on absence duration and reason.

RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar la frecuencia de ocurrencia del ausentismo-enfermedad, según el perfil de los profesionales de la Atención Primaria de Salud (APS), y verificar si hubo impacto de la pandemia en la duración y motivos de las ausencias. Métodos: estudio transversal, de enero/2019 a diciembre/2020, con profesionales de la APS de un municipio del nordeste del estado de São Paulo. Se realizó estadística descriptiva, con cálculo de frecuencia. Resultados: de los 977 profesionales de APS, 633 (64,79%) utilizaron el certificado médico para justificar su ausencia al trabajo en 2019 y 837 (85,67%) en 2020. El principal motivo de baja fue por enfermedades musculoesqueléticas y del tejido conectivo en los dos años. La duración media de la licencia fue de 7,33 días (DE=17,33) en 2019 y de 9,88 días (DE=16,05) en 2020. Los auxiliares de enfermería fueron los que más disfrutaron de licencia en ambos años. Conclusiones: hubo un impacto de la pandemia en la duración y motivos de las ausencias.

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar a frequência de ocorrência do absenteísmo-doença, de acordo com o perfil dos profissionais da Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS), e verificar se houve impacto da pandemia na duração e motivos dos afastamentos. Métodos: estudo transversal, no período de janeiro/2019 a dezembro/2020, com os profissionais de APS de um município do nordeste do estado de São Paulo. Realizou-se estatística descritiva, com cálculo de frequências. Resultados: dos 977 profissionais da APS, 633 (64,79%) utilizaram o atestado médico para justificar sua ausência no trabalho em 2019, e 837 (85,67%), em 2020. O principal motivo dos afastamentos foi as doenças osteomusculares e do tecido conjuntivo nos dois anos. A duração média dos afastamentos foi de 7,33 dias (DP=17,33) em 2019 e de 9,88 dias (DP=16,05) em 2020. Os auxiliares de enfermagem foram os que mais se afastaram em ambos os anos. Conclusões: houve impacto da pandemia na duração e motivos dos afastamentos.

Malocclusion and its relationship with oral health-related quality of life in patients with eating disorders

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and severity of malocclusion and its impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and self-reported satisfaction of patients with anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Methods: The sample consisted of sixty women who attended a specialized mental health clinic of a Brazilian medical school. Participants were distributed into two groups: patients with anorexia and bulimia nervosa (ABN; n=30) and control patients without eating disorders (CN; n=30). The dental occlusion was evaluated by the Dental Aesthetic Index; the OHRQoL was assessed using the OHIP-14 questionnaire; and the self-reported satisfaction with the appearance of teeth, speech ability and chewing was obtained by interviews. Results: Severe and very severe malocclusion were observed in 26.67% and 46.67% of patients in the ABN group, respectively, while the CN group showed 80.00% of patients without abnormality/mild malocclusion. ABN group showed a higher proportion of patients (p < 0.05) with tooth loss, spacing in the region of incisors, maxillary misalignment, and mandibular misalignment in relation to CN group. ABN group presented lower (p< 0.05) OHRQoL and self-reported satisfaction with the appearance of teeth, speech ability and chewing, compared to the CN group. There was a significant positive correlation (p< 0.05) between the Dental Aesthetic Index and OHIP-14 scores in the ABN group. Conclusions: The prevalence of severe malocclusion in ABN group was high, with a negative impact on OHRQoL and self-reported satisfaction with the chewing ability, speech ability and appearance of teeth.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência e gravidade da má oclusão e seu impacto na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal (QVRSB) e a satisfação autorreferida de pacientes com anorexia e bulimia nervosa. Métodos: A amostra foi composta por 60 mulheres que compareceram a uma clínica especializada em saúde mental de uma faculdade brasileira de Medicina. Os participantes foram distribuídos em dois grupos: pacientes com anorexia e bulimia nervosa (ABN; n=30) e pacientes sem distúrbios alimentares (CN; n=30). A oclusão dentária foi avaliada pelo Índice de Estética Dental; a QVRSB foi avaliada usando o questionário OHIP-14; e a satisfação autorreferida com a aparência dos dentes, capacidade de fala e mastigação foi avaliada por meio de entrevistas. Resultados: Má oclusão grave e muito grave foi observada em 26,67% e 46,67% dos pacientes no grupo ABN, respectivamente, enquanto o grupo CN apresentou 80,00% dos pacientes sem anormalidade/má oclusão leve. O grupo ABN apresentou maior proporção de pacientes (p<0,05) com perda dentária, espaçamento na região dos incisivos, desalinhamento maxilar e desalinhamento mandibular, em relação ao grupo CN. O grupo ABN apresentou menor (p<0,05) QVRSB e satisfação autorreferida com a aparência dos dentes, capacidade de fala e mastigação, em comparação ao grupo CN. Houve uma correlação positiva (p<0,05) entre o Índice de Estética Dental e o escore do OHIP-14 no grupo ABN. Conclusões: A prevalência de má oclusão grave no grupo ABN foi alta, com impacto negativo na QVRSB e satisfação autorreferida com a aparência dos dentes, capacidade de fala e mastigação.

Fatores associados ao desenvolvimento de ansiedade e depressão em estudantes de Odontologia / Factors associated with the development of anxiety and depression in dental students

Oobjetivo desta pesquisafoi avaliar os estudantes de uma faculdade pública de Odontologia localizada no Brasil, no que diz respeito à ansiedade e depressão, relacionando os escores de cada transtorno com as características pessoais, acadêmicas, e socioeconômicas dos discentes. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, no qual participaram 423 estudantes de Odontologia. Foram entregues três instrumentos de avaliação a serem preenchidos, sendo eles o Inventário de Ansiedade de Beck (BAI), Inventário de Depressão de Beck (BDI), e um questionário para registro do perfil de cada estudante.Os testes de Mann Whitney e Kruskal Wallis foram utilizados para comparação dos escores entre os grupos.Ovalor médio dos escores de ansiedade e depressão foram, respectivamente,15,21±10,78 e 12,08±8,38. Ser calouro, não praticar atividades físicas, ser ateu ou agnóstico, utilizar redes sociais por mais de três horas diárias, vontade de desistir da Odontologia em algum momento do curso, ter procurado ajuda psicológicaprofissionaldurante o curso e ter baixa renda foram considerados fatores que resultaram em escores mais elevados de ansiedade e depressão nos universitários.Asintomatologia de depressão e ansiedade foi verificada nos discentes, sendo que características pessoais e acadêmicas podeminfluenciar em sua saúde mental (AU).

The aim of this study was to evaluate the students of a public dental school located in Brazil, regarding anxiety and depression, relating the scores of each disorder withthe students' personal, academic, and socioeconomic characteristics. This is a cross-sectional study in which 423 dental students participated. Three assessment instruments were submitted to be completed, namely the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and a questionnaire to record the profile of each student. Mann Whitney and Kruskal Wallis tests were used to compare scores between groups. The average value of anxiety and depression scores were, respectively, 15.21± 10.78 and 12.08± 8.38. Being freshman, not practicing physical activities, being atheist or agnostic, using social networks for more than three hours a day, willingness to give up dentistry at some point of the course, having sought psychological help from professionals during the course, and having low income, were factors that resulted in higher scores for anxiety and depression in college students. The symptoms of depression and anxiety were verified in the students, and personal and academic characteristics can influence their mental health (AU).

Automedicação e Saúde Pública: dimensionamento dos fatores de risco e comportamentos de saúde / Self-medication and Public Health: a study of risk factors and health-related behavior

O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar a prática da automedicação na população adulta, bem como, investigar os fatores de risco e os comportamentos individuais de saúde.Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico,transversal, realizado na atenção primária em saúde no Brasil. Como instrumento da coleta foi utilizado um inquérito semiestruturado e dimensionado em blocos temáticos. Para estatística foram empregadas a análise bivariada e regressão logística binomial. Dos 537 entrevistados, 42,83% relataram ter feito uso de medicamentos sem prescrição no período de 15 dias. Verificaram-se associações entre a variável dependente e enxaqueca (OR=3,347); presença de dor atualmente (OR=2,189); uso do medicamento sob influência de familiares (OR=2,431); falta de leitura da bula (OR=1,682) e ausência de atividades de lazer (OR=4,335). Conclui-se que mais da metade dos usuários da atenção primária à saúde no Brasil, fez uso de medicamentos sem a prescrição.

This study characterized and measured self-medication in adult population, as well as identified possible associations between lifestyle and risk factors for the use of over-the-counter medications. This is an epidemiological, cross-sectional study, carried out in the primary health care of a city in Brazil. The data collection instrument was a semi-structured survey grouped into thematic blocks. The statistical analysis included a bivariate analysis and a binomial logistic regression provided the statistics. Of the 537 participants, 42.83% reported having used medication without a prescription in the last 15 days. There were associations between the dependent variable and migraine (OR = 3.347); current pain (OR = 2.189); use of medications under the influence of family members (OR = 2.431); not reading drugs' leaflet (OR = 1.682); and lack of leisure activities (OR = 4.335). A significant part of users of primary health care self-medicated.

Effect of resistance training on osteopenic rat bones in neonatal streptozotocin-induced diabetes: Analysis of GLUT4 content and biochemical, biomechanical, densitometric, and microstructural evaluation.

AIMS: To investigate the effect of resistance training-RT on glycemia, expression of the glucose transporter-GLUT4, bone mineral density-BMD, and microstructural and biomechanical properties of osteopenic rat bones in neonatal streptozotocin-induced diabetes. MAIN METHODS: Sixty-four 5-day-old male rats were divided into two groups: control and diabetic rats injected with vehicle or streptozotocin, respectively. After 55 days, densitometric analysis-DA of the tibia was performed. These groups were subdivided into four subgroups: non-osteopenic control-CN, osteopenic control-OC, non-osteopenic diabetic-DM, and osteopenic diabetic-OD. The OC and OD groups were suspended by their tails for 21 days to promote osteopenia in the hindlimb; subsequently, a second DA was performed. The rats were subdivided into eight subgroups: sedentary control-SC, sedentary osteopenic control-SOC, exercised control-EC, exercised osteopenic control-EOC, sedentary diabetic-SD, sedentary osteopenic diabetic-SOD, exercised diabetic-ED, and exercised osteopenic diabetic-EOD. For RT, the rats climbed a ladder with weights secured to their tails for 12 weeks. After RT, a third DA was performed, and blood samples, muscles, and tibias were assessed to measure glycemia, insulinemia, GLUT4 content, bone maximum strength, fracture energy, extrinsic stiffness, BMD, cancellous bone area, trabecular number, and trabecular width. KEY FINDINGS: After RT, glycemia, GLUT4 content, BMD, and bone microstructural and biomechanical properties were improved in diabetic rats (osteopenic and non-osteopenic). However, RT had no effect on these parameters in the EC and SC groups. SIGNIFICANCE: These results suggest that RT improves GLUT4 content, BMD, and microstructural and biomechanical properties of bone in osteopenic and non-osteopenic diabetic rats and is effective in controlling glycemia.

Experiência do professor na identificação do bullying na escola / Teacher's experience in identifying bullying at school / Experiencia del profesor en la identificación del acoso escolar

Introdução:Atualmente, o bullyingé uma das principais formas de violência nas escolas, podendo provocar severos danos psicológicos e físicos em suas vítimas. A inserção do professor tem sido apontada como o fator crucial no enfrentamentoe na resolução da problemática.Objetivo:Objetivou-se neste estudo, verificar a experiência do professor no reconhecimento do bullying e na sala de aula.Metodologia:Trata-se de um estudo transversal descritivo, composto por 73 professores que atuam com crianças na faixa etária de 10 a 12 anos, de um total de 138 educadores, de 22 escolas da rede pública estadual de um município do interior do estado de São Paulo. Para a coleta de dados, aplicou-se um questionário misto e para a interpretação dos resultados, utilizou-se a frequência e análise de conteúdo. O Plano de Análise foi organizado em três etapas: pré análise; exploraçãoe interpretação do material textual, onde foram estabelecidas seis categorias: presenciar atos de bullying em sala de aula; fatores associados ao fenômeno; estratégias para solução do problema; associação do fenômeno a estrutura familiar; comunicação com os paise/ou responsáveis; sentimento diante ao ato.Resultados:Do total de participantes, 83,5% tinham até 10 anos de trabalho como professor e 72,6% afirmou já ter presenciado episódios de discriminação e/ou violência entre os adolescentes na sala de aula, onde 86,3% salientou sentir tristeza, indignação e revolta diante de tais atos. Em relação à atitude que tomariam diante ao bullying, prevaleceu o diálogo como sendo a medida mais eficaz, ressaltando ainda que o incentivo a participação dos pais na vida dos filhos favoreceria a melhora do comportamento.Conclusões:Conclui-se que os educadores identificam o bullying na sala de aula e se sentem tristes diante da situação, considerando o diálogo e a participação da família na vidadas crianças como fatores essenciais no combate ao problema (AU).

Introduction:Currently, bullying is one of the main forms of violence in schools, and can cause severe psychological and physical damage to its victims. The insertion of the teacher has been identified as the crucial factor in facing and solving the problem. Objective:The aim of this study was to verify the teacher's experience in recognizing bullying in the classroom.Methodology:This is a descriptive cross-sectional study, consisting of 73 teachers who work with children aged 10 to 12 years, from a total of 138 educators, from 22 public schools in a city in the interior of the state of São Paulo. For data collection, a mixed questionnaire was applied and for the interpretation of results, frequency and content analysis were used. The Analysis Plan was organized in three stages: pre-analysis; exploration and interpretation of textual material,, where six categories were established:witnessing acts of bullying in the classroom; factors associated with the phenomenon; strategies to solve the problem; association of the phenomenon with the family structure; communication with parents and/or guardians;feeling towards the act. Results:Of the total participants, 83.5% had up to 10 years of work as a teacher and 72.6% said they had witnessed episodes of discrimination and /or violence among adolescents in the classroom, where 86.3% stressed feeling sad, indignation and revolt at such acts. In relation to the attitude they would take in the face of bullying, dialogue prevailed as being the most effective measure, emphasizingthat encouraging parents' participation in their children's lives would favor the improvement of behavior.Conclusions:It is concluded that educators identify bullying in the classroom and feel sad about the situation, considering the dialogue and the participation of the family in the children's lives as essential factors in combating the problem (AU).

Introducción: Actualmente, el bullyingescolares una de las principales formas de violencia en las escuelas,puede causar graves daños psicológicos y físicos a sus víctimas. La inserción del maestro ha sido identificada como el factor crucial para enfrentar y resolver el problema.Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue verificar la experiencia del maestro al reconocer el acoso escolarescolar y en el aula. Metodología: Este es un estudio transversal descriptivo, compuesto por 73 maestros que trabajan con niños de 10 a 12 años, de un total de 138 educadores, de 22 escuelas públicas en una ciudad del interior del estado de São Paulo.Para la recolección de datos se aplicó un cuestionario mixto y se utilizó análisis de frecuencia y contenido para interpretar los resultados.El Plan de Análisis se organizó en tres etapas: pre análisis; exploraciónde material textual,, donde se establecieron seis categorías: presenciar actos de bullying en el aula; factores asociados al fenómeno; estrategias de resolución de problemas; asociación del fenómeno con la estructura familiar; comunicación con los padres;sentimiento hacia el acto. Resultados: Del número total de participantes, el 83.5% tenía hasta 10 años de docenciay el 72.6% dijo haber presenciado episodios de discriminación y / o violencia entre en el aula,donde el 86.3% enfatizó sentirse triste, indignado y asqueado por tales actos. En relación con la actitud que adoptarían ante el acoso escolar, el diálogo prevaleció como la medida más efectiva, enfatizando que alentar la participación de los padres en la vida de sus hijos favorecería la mejora del comportamiento.Conclusiones: Se concluye que los educadores identificanel acoso escolaren el aula y sentirse triste por la situación, considerando el diálogo y la participación de la familia en la vida de los niños como factores esenciales para combatirel problema.Palabras clave: Acoso Escolar;Maestros; Instituciones Académicas (AU).

Dispensação de medicamentos na atenção primária do Sistema Único de Saúde / The dispensation of drugs in the primary health care of the Single Health System

Objetivo:analisar a dispensação de medicamentos na atenção primária do Sistema Único de Saúde em um município do Estado de São Paulo. Metodologia:realizou-se análise documental dos boletins de movimentação de medicamentos das farmácias das 19 Unidades Básicas de Saúde do município de Araçatuba-SP, sede do Departamento Regional de Saúde II-SP, durante 12 meses. Os medicamentos foram agregados segundo o sistema de classificação Anatomical Therapeutic Chemicale ação farmacológica. Analisou-se o total de medicamentos dispensados e o saldo final dos principais tipos de fármacos. Resultados:foram dispensados 60.479.959 medicamentos, sendo 53,10% antibióticos, 15,42% anti-hipertensivos, 5,09% antidepressivos, 4,81% hipoglicemiantes, 3,16% ansiolíticos, 2,82% complexos vitamínicos e minerais, 2,17% antipsicóticos, 1,99% analgésicos, dentre outros tipos (11,45%). Permaneceram disponíveis 8.778.863medicamentos, sendo os anti-hipertensivos, antidepressivos e ansiolíticos os que representam a maior proporção entre estes. Os antibióticos apresentaram a menor proporção de unidades disponíveis, com aproximadamente 2%. Os hipoglicemiantes apresentaram maior diversidade de fármacos sem unidades disponíveis para dispensação. Conclusão:os principais tipos de medicamentos dispensados foram antibióticos, anti-hipertensivos, antidepressivos e hipoglicemiantes. A dispensação de medicamentos foi satisfatória, considerando que mesmo os medicamentos que não apresentaram saldo residual positivo foram substituídos por outros de propriedades farmacológicas similares

Objective: to analyze the dispensation of drugs in the primary health care of the Single Health System in a city in the State of São Paulo.Methodology: a document analysis was carried out in the reports of how the movement of drugs took place in the 19 Primary Health Care Units in the city of Araçatuba-SP, head office of the Regional Health Department II-SP, for 12 months. The medications were classified according with the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical system and with their pharmacological action. The total number of drugs dispensed and the remaining amount of the main types of drugs were analyzed.Results: 60,479,959 medications were dispensed, among which 53.10% were antibiotics, 15.42% antihypertensive, 5.09% antidepressant, 4.81% hypoglycemic, 3.16% anxiolytic, 2.82% vitamin and mineral complexes, 2.17% antipsychotics, 1.99% analgesics, among others (11.45%). 8,778,863 drugs were still available, among which the most numerous were hypertensive, antidepressants, and anxiolytics. Antibiotics represented the lowest percentage of available units, with approximately 2%. Hypoglycemic drugs were the ones that showed that highest diversity of unavailable medications.Conclusion: the main types of medications dispensed were antibiotics, antihypertensives, antidepressants, and hypoglycemic drugs. Drug dispensation was satisfactory,considering that even medications that did not have a positive residual supply were replaced by drugs with similar pharmacological properties

The representation of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B in the dentistry context.

INTRODUCTION: HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B are diseases with major epidemiological and social impacts, with important effects in the dentistry context. This study aimed to compare the knowledge, presence, and manifestation of discriminatory and stigmatizing acts of dental surgeons, dental assistants, and dental students concerning social representations of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B. METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional, quantitative study was carried out in Brazil with primary health care dental surgeons (n = 219) and dental assistants (n = 152) in 40 municipalities and dental students of a public university (n = 179). The z-test for proportions (p ≤ 0.05) was used for data analysis to compare the three groups. RESULTS: We found statistically significant differences regarding knowledge about HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B, with a higher percentage of correct answers by dental surgeons (97.7%). Regarding infection, the fear of contracting HIV/AIDS was more representative, whereas hepatitis B was more mentioned concerning the risk of infection. In general, only 30.7% and 42.2% of individuals would accept care from professionals with HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B, respectively; assistants and students had the higher proportion of refusal of care. Also, a higher proportion of assistants (47.4%) believed there are different conducts in the care of patients with HIV and hepatitis B. CONCLUSIONS: The knowledge of individuals about infectious diseases is still inconsistent, especially among dental assistants and students. Moreover, these groups showed a silent and hidden presence and manifestation of discriminatory and stigmatizing attitudes, with greater representativeness for HIV/AIDS.

Percepción de los inmigrantes: consentimiento informado y acceso a servicios de salud / Perception of immigrants: free consent and access to health services / Percepção dos imigrantes: consentimento livre e acesso aos serviços de saúde

Resumen En este estudio se propone conocer la percepción de los inmigrantes cubanos sobre el formulario de consentimiento informado y el acceso a tratamientos médicos y odontológicos. Este es un estudio descriptivo transversal, tipo encuesta. La muestra se compuso de inmigrantes de un municipio de mediano porte del estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Los participantes respondieron a un formulario con preguntas relacionadas al conocimiento del formulario de consentimiento informado y la accesibilidad a tratamientos médicos y odontológicos en Brasil y en su país de origen, instrumento que también recogía información sociodemográfica sobre los encuestados. Los participantes tenían accesibilidad a la atención médica y odontológica, pero poco conocimiento sobre ese formulario durante los tratamientos. Los médicos y los odontólogos deben adoptar medidas para una práctica profesional segura, pues un formulario de consentimiento informado bien preparado y de conocimiento del paciente favorece la realización exitosa de los procedimientos.

Abstract This study aims to identify the perception of Cuban immigrants about the free and informed consent form and access to dental and medical care. This is a cross-sectional descriptive survey conducted with a sample of immigrants from a medium-sized municipality in the state of São Paulo. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire addressing the form and the access to dental and medical care both in Brazil and in their country of origin, as well as sociodemographic aspects. The results indicate that immigrants have access to medical and dental care, but little knowledge about the consent form during treatment. Considering that a well-designed consent term and patient knowledge promotes the successful performance of procedures, physicians and dentists need to adopt measures for a safe professional practice.

Resumo Este estudo visa conhecer a percepção dos imigrantes cubanos sobre o termo de consentimento livre e esclarecido e o acesso a tratamentos médicos e odontológicos. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo transversal, tipo inquérito. A amostra foi composta por imigrantes de um município de médio porte do estado de São Paulo. Os participantes responderam a um formulário com questões relacionadas ao conhecimento desse termo e ao acesso a tratamentos médicos e odontológicos no Brasil e no país de origem, instrumento que também coletou dados sociodemográficos. Os participantes tinham acesso à assistência médica e odontológica, mas pouco conhecimento sobre o termo de consentimento durante os tratamentos. Os médicos e odontólogos devem tomar medidas para uma prática profissional segura, pois um termo de consentimento bem elaborado e de conhecimento do paciente promove a realização bem-sucedida dos procedimentos.

Sífilis na gravidez: perfil e fatores sociodemográficos associados na Região Noroeste do Estado de São Paulo / Syphilis in Pregnancy: Profile and Associated Factors in the Northwest Region of São Paulo State

O Brasil está enfrentando uma epidemia de sífilis. No ciclo gravídico-puerperal, a sífilis possui grande incidência, sendo assim considerada um problema de saúde pública. Este trabalho teve como objetivo realizar a análise temporal e de incidência dos casos gestacionais e congênitos de sífilis em 28 municípios da região noroeste paulista. Trata-se de um estudo observacional, epidemiológico e ecológico desenvolvido com dados secundários coletados entre 2010 e 2017 nas bases públicas do SINAN e SINASC. Os casos relatados de sífilis gestacional/congênita foram descritos conforme as variáveis sociodemográficas, e testes de associação qui-quadrado realizados ao nível de significância de 5%. Encontraram-se 350 casos de sífilis gestacional e 164 casos de sífilis congênita; a taxa média de transmissão vertical foi de 44,09%; parceiros tiveram baixa adesão ao tratamento; e 86,59% das gestantes fizeram pré-natal. Conclui-se que a taxa de transmissão vertical da sífilis é alta, e poucos parceiros de grávidas aderem ao tratamento.

Brazil is undergoing an epidemic of syphilis. In the pregnancy-puerperal cycle, syphilis has a high incidence and is considered a public health problem. This study aimed to perform the temporal and incidence analysis of gestational and congenital syphilis cases in 28 municipalities in the northwest region of the state of São Paulo. This was an observational, epidemiological, ecological study carried out with secondary data collected between 2010 and 2017 in public databases of SINAN and SINASC. The reported cases of gestational/congenital syphilis were described according to sociodemographic variables and chi-square association tests were applied at a significance level of 5%. There were 350 cases of gestational syphilis and 164 cases of congenital syphilis; the average vertical transmission rate was 44.09%; partners had low adherence to treatment; and 86.59% pregnant women attended prenatal care. It can be concluded that vertical transmission rate of syphilis is high, and few partners of pregnant women adhere to the treatment.

Knowledge and attitude of women with high-risk pregnancy about the Zika virus transmission. / Conhecimento e atitude das gestantes de alto risco sobre a transmissibilidade do vírus zika.

Objective was to analyze the knowledge and attitude of high risk pregnant women about zika. This is a cross-sectional study, quantitative, with a sample of 201 high risk women who perform prenatal the Ambulatory Medical Specialties. A self-administered instrument, was applied after consultation with the doctor. Inclusion criteria were the presence of pregnant women on the day of the interview and their consent to participate. Exclusion criteria were those who did not agree to participate and were not performing prenatal care during the study period. For the data analysis we used chi square and fisher exact, in software Epi info 7.1 and Bioestat 5.0. Of the pregnant women, 76% believed that their neighborhood was likely to be infected by the virus and used measures to control mosquito proliferation, such as not leaving standing water (n = 154). In relation to knowledge, there was an association between Zika and microcephaly (p≤ 0.0001) and the need for more information (p = 0.0439). To prevent infection, 76% took no action, there was an association between the need for knowledge about the subject and the actions taken to combat the virus (p = 0.0049). We conclude that pregnant women's knowledge and attitude about zika is failed.

Objetivou analisar o conhecimento e a atitude das gestantes de alto risco sobre a zika. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, quantitativo, com amostra de 201 gestantes de alto risco, que realizam pré-natal no Ambulatório Médico de Especialidades. Aplicou-se um instrumento auto administrado, aplicados após a consulta com o médico. Os critérios de inclusão utilizados foram a presença das gestantes no dia da entrevista e seu consentimento de participação. Os de exclusão as que não aceitaram participar e não estarem realizando o pré natal no período do estudo. Para análise de dados, utilizou-se qui-quadrado e exato de Fisher, nos softwares Epi info 7.1 e Bioestat 5.0. Das gestantes, 76% acreditavam que, em seu bairro, é provável a infecção pelo vírus e utilizam medidas para controlar a proliferação do mosquito, como não deixar água parada (n = 154). Em relação ao conhecimento, houve associação entre a zika e a microcefalia (p ≤ 0,0001) e o apontamento da necessidade de mais informações (p = 0,0439). Para impedir o contágio, 76% não tomaram nenhuma atitude; houve, ainda, associação entre a necessidade de conhecimento sobre o assunto e as ações realizadas no combate ao vírus (p = 0,0049). Conclui-se que o conhecimento e a atitude das gestantes sobre a zika é falho.

Characterization of the self-perception of oral health in the Brazilian adult population.

This article aims to perform an analysis of the factors that determine the self-perception of oral health of Brazilians, based on a multidimensional methodology basis. This is a cross-sectional study with data from a national survey. A household interview was conducted with a sample of 60,202 adults. Self-perception of oral health was considered the outcome variable and sociodemographic characteristics, self-care and oral health condition, use of dental services, general health and work condition as independent variables. The dimensionality reduction test was used and the variables that showed a relationship were submitted to logistic regression. The negative oral health condition was related to difficulty feeding, negative evaluation of the last dental appointment, negative self-perception of general health condition, not flossing, upper dental loss, and reason for the last dental appointment. The use of a multidimensional methodological basis was able to design explanatory models for the self-perception of oral health of Brazilian adults, and these results should be considered in the implementation, evaluation, and qualification of the oral health network.

Oral health and quality of life of pregnant women: the influence of sociodemographic factors. / Saúde bucal e qualidade de vida de gestantes: a influência de fatores sociais e demográficos.

This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between sociodemographic factors and the impact on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHR-QoL) in Brazilian pregnant women users of the Unified Health System. This is a cross-sectional epidemiological study developed with pregnant women living in two regions with different sociodemographic characteristics. In total, 1,777 puerperae were interviewed. A structured and previously tested questionnaire collected sociodemographic variables, and the Oral Health Index Profile (OHIP-14) assessed the impact on the OHR-QoL. The statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression, both with a significance of 5%. The "psychological discomfort" realm was the only one with a difference between the puerperae of the RMGV and the MRSM (p=0.042). The following variables were associated with the impact on the OHR-QoL: residing in the RMGV (OR=1.69; 95%CI: 1.16-2.47); having a low level of schooling (OR=1.80; 95%CI: 1.03-3.18) and visit to the dentist during pregnancy (OR=2.15, 95%CI: 1.50-3.07). Sociodemographic factors should be considered in the planning of oral health actions of pregnant women, as they influence the impact on the OHR-QoL.

Este estudo buscou avaliar a relação entre fatores sociodemográficos e o impacto na Qualidade de Vida Relacionada à Saúde Bucal (QVRSB), em gestantes brasileiras usuárias do Sistema Único de Saúde. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico observacional transversal, desenvolvido com gestantes residentes em duas regiões com características sociodemográficas distintas. Foram entrevistadas 1.777 puérperas. Um questionário estruturado e previamente testado coletou as variáveis sociodemográficas e o Oral Health Index Profile (OHIP-14) avaliou o impacto na QVRSB. A análise estatística foi realizada utilizando o teste Qui-quadrado e a regressão logística múltipla, ambos com significância de 5%. A dimensão "desconforto psicológico" foi a única com diferença entre as puérperas da RMGV e MRSM (p=0,042). Associou-se ao impacto na QVRSB as variáveis: residir na RMGV (OR=1,69; IC95%: 1,16-2,47); ter pouca escolaridade (OR=1,80; IC95%: 1,03-3,18) e realizar consulta odontológica durante a gestação (OR=2,15; IC95%: 1,50-3,07). Os fatores sociodemográficos devem ser considerados no planejamento das ações em saúde bucal das gestantes, pois influenciam no impacto na QVRSB.