Contamination of equipment and surfaces in the operating room anesthesia workspace: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Contamination of the breathing circuit and medication preparation surface of an anesthesia machine can increase the risk of cross-infection. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the contamination of the anesthetic medication preparation surface, respiratory circuits, and devices used in general anesthesia with assisted mechanical ventilation. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional, quantitative study conducted at the surgical center of a philanthropic hospital, of medium complexity located in the municipality of Três Lagoas, in the eastern region of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. METHODS: Eighty-two microbiological samples were collected from the breathing circuits. After repeating the samples in different culture media, 328 analyses were performed. RESULTS: A higher occurrence of E. coli, Enterobacter spp., Pseudomonas spp., Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae (P < 0.001) were observed. Variations were observed depending on the culture medium and sample collection site. CONCLUSION: The study findings underscore the inadequate disinfection of the inspiratory and expiratory branches, highlighting the importance of stringent cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces.

Contamination of equipment and surfaces in the operating room anesthesia workspace: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Contamination of the breathing circuit and medication preparation surface of an anesthesia machine can increase the risk of cross-infection. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the contamination of the anesthetic medication preparation surface, respiratory circuits, and devices used in general anesthesia with assisted mechanical ventilation. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional, quantitative study conducted at the surgical center of a philanthropic hospital, of medium complexity located in the municipality of Três Lagoas, in the eastern region of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. METHODS: Eighty-two microbiological samples were collected from the breathing circuits. After repeating the samples in different culture media, 328 analyses were performed. RESULTS: A higher occurrence of E. coli, Enterobacter spp., Pseudomonas spp., Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae (P < 0.001) were observed. Variations were observed depending on the culture medium and sample collection site. CONCLUSION: The study findings underscore the inadequate disinfection of the inspiratory and expiratory branches, highlighting the importance of stringent cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces.

Agreement with COVID-19 disinformation among Portuguese-speaking older adults: an international study.

OBJECTIVES: to assess agreement with COVID-19 disinformation among Portuguese-speaking individuals aged 50 years or older. METHODS: a descriptive and analytical study involving 1,214 older adults born in Portuguese-speaking countries. Data collection occurred through online information mining to recognize COVID-19 and disinformation content, and the application of a structured questionnaire. RESULTS: agreement with disinformation content was 65.2%. Residing outside Brazil is a protective factor for agreement with disinformation content, and those who believe in the truthfulness of the information sources they receive were 31% more likely to agree with disinformation content. CONCLUSIONS: there is a high prevalence of disinformation among the older population in two Portuguese-speaking countries, which should raise the attention of healthcare professionals and guide coping strategies.

HIV testing among immigrant men who have sex with men in Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of non-testing for HIV among immigrant men who have sex with men (MSM) residing in Brazil and identify associated factors. DESIGN: An analytical web-survey study was conducted across all Brazilian states from January 2020 to May 2021. SAMPLE: The study included 804 MSM immigrants from Portuguese-speaking countries. MEASUREMENTS: Odds ratio (OR) and adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) were utilized to determine the strength of the association between non-HIV testing and associated factors. RESULTS: Among the participants, 63.7% had never undergone HIV testing. Multivariate analysis revealed several factors associated with a higher likelihood of not being tested for HIV: having a steady/monogamus partner (AOR: 1.5; 95%CI: 1.1-2.3) or both casual and steady partners (AOR: 1.8; 95%CI: 1.2-3.4), not engaging in bareback sex (AOR: 1.91; 95%CI: 3-3.5), being an immigrant in the country for less than 12 months (AOR: 3.7; 95%CI: 2.5-9.7), and having a preference for insertive (AOR: 1.5; 95%CI: 1.1-2.5) or receptive (AOR: 2.9; 95%CI: 1.4-5.7) roles. However, practicing chemsex was found to be a protective factor for testing (AOR: 4). CONCLUSION: To enhance HIV prevention strategies, it is crucial to implement specific measures that ensure accessibility, confidentiality, and a reduction in stigma associated with HIV testing.

Sexual exposure to HIV in Angolan men who have sex with men immigrants: A cross-sectional study in Portugal and Brazil.

BACKGROUND: In different contexts, international migrants are vulnerable to health disparities that increase the risk of HIV/AIDS exposure and continue to bear a significant burden of new virus infections in developed and developing countries. In this study, we sought to examine sexual practices and factors linked to HIV exposure among a sample of Angolan men who have sex with men (MSM) immigrants. METHODS: The study was conducted in two Portuguese-speaking countries, Brazil and Portugal, and involved 250 Angolan MSM immigrants between September 2020 and February 2021, using sampling methods to constitute the sample and the HIV Incidence Risk Index (HIRI) to define virus exposure risk. Odds ratio (OR) and adjusted odds ratio (aOR) were used to calculate the chances of higher HIRI index in the sample. RESULTS: Our results showed that 76.8% of participants presented a high HIRI index, influenced by the practice of chemsex (aOR: 4.26), having a known/repeated partner (aOR: 4.59), and engaging in passive sex without a condom in the last 30 days (aOR: 1.29) or 6 months (aOR: 1.98). CONCLUSIONS: It is crucial to focus on this vulnerable population and implement sexual health policies that integrate combined HIV prevention measures aimed at immigrant MSM.

Agreement with COVID-19 disinformation among Portuguese-speaking older adults: an international study / Concordancia con contenido de desinformación relacionado con COVID-19 en personas mayores de habla portuguesa: estudio internacional / Concordância com conteúdos de desinformação relacionados à COVID-19 em idosos falantes do português: estudo internacional

ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess agreement with COVID-19 disinformation among Portuguese-speaking individuals aged 50 years or older. Methods: a descriptive and analytical study involving 1,214 older adults born in Portuguese-speaking countries. Data collection occurred through online information mining to recognize COVID-19 and disinformation content, and the application of a structured questionnaire. Results: agreement with disinformation content was 65.2%. Residing outside Brazil is a protective factor for agreement with disinformation content, and those who believe in the truthfulness of the information sources they receive were 31% more likely to agree with disinformation content. Conclusions: there is a high prevalence of disinformation among the older population in two Portuguese-speaking countries, which should raise the attention of healthcare professionals and guide coping strategies.

RESUMEN Objetivos: evaluar la concordancia con contenido de desinformación relacionado con COVID-19 entre personas de 50 años o más de edad, hablantes de portugués. Métodos: estudio descriptivo y analítico con 1.214 personas mayores nacidas en países de habla portuguesa. La recolección de datos se realizó mediante la minería de información en línea para el reconocimiento de contenido de desinformación y COVID-19, y la aplicación de un cuestionario estructurado. Resultados: la concordancia con contenido de desinformación fue del 65,2%. Residir fuera de Brasil es un factor de protección para la concordancia con contenido de desinformación, y aquellos que creen en la veracidad de las fuentes de información que reciben tuvieron un 31% más de probabilidades de estar de acuerdo con contenido de desinformación. Conclusiones: hay una alta prevalencia de desinformación entre la población mayor en dos países de habla portuguesa, lo que debe llamar la atención de los profesionales de la salud y la enfermería y orientar estrategias de enfrentamiento.

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar a concordância com conteúdos de desinformação relacionados à COVID-19 entre pessoas com 50 anos ou mais de idade, falantes do português. Métodos: estudo descritivo e analítico com 1.214 idosos nascidos em países de língua portuguesa. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio da mineração de informações online para reconhecimento de conteúdos de desinformação e COVID-19, e aplicação de questionário estruturado. Resultados: a concordância com conteúdos de desinformação foi de 65,2%. Residir fora do Brasil é um fator de proteção para a concordância com conteúdos de desinformação, e aqueles que acreditam na veracidade das fontes de informação que recebem tiveram 31% mais probabilidade de concordar com conteúdos de desinformação. Conclusões: há alta prevalência de desinformação entre a população idosa em dois países de língua portuguesa, o que deve despertar a atenção dos profissionais da saúde e enfermagem, e orientar estratégias de enfrentamento.

Síndrome metabólica em pessoas vivendo com HIV: prevalência e concordância de critérios / Síndrome metabólico en personas que viven con el VIH: prevalencia y concordancia de criterios / Metabolic syndrome in people living with HIV: criteria prevalence and agreement

Resumo Objetivo Identificar a prevalência da síndrome metabólica e a concordância entre os critérios do National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATPIII) e da International Diabetes Federation (IDF) em pessoas vivendo com HIV. Métodos Estudo analítico transversal, realizado em cinco serviços especializados em município do interior paulista, de 2014 a 2016, com 340 pessoas vivendo com HIV. Variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas necessárias para classificação da síndrome metabólica pelos critérios do NCEP-ATPIII e da IDF foram coletadas por meio de entrevistas. Para avaliar a concordância entre os critérios da SM, NCEP-ATPIII e IDF, foi utilizada a estatística first-order agreement coefficient. Para verificar a relação entre a síndrome metabólica e as variáveis do estudo, utilizou-se a regressão de Poisson com variância robusta. Resultados A prevalência da síndrome metabólica foi de 28,5% pelo critério NCEP-ATPIII e 39,3% IDF. As maiores prevalências foram associadas ao sexo feminino e faixas etárias a partir dos 50 anos, enquanto que, no tempo de diagnóstico entre 2 a 10 anos, prevalências menores. A concordância entre os dois critérios foi considerada substancial. Conclusão A concordância substancial entre os critérios IDF e NCEP-ATPIII sugere a possibilidade de intercambio entre eles. Ademais, os resultados sinalizam para a necessidade de atenção especial dos serviços para a avaliação do perfil metabólico e identificação das pessoas vivendo com HIV que possuem alto risco cardiovascular.

Resumen Objetivo Identificar la prevalencia del síndrome metabólico y la concordancia entre los criterios del National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATPIII) y de la International Diabetes Federation (IDF) en personas que viven con el VIH. Métodos Estudio analítico transversal, realizado en cinco servicios especializados en un municipio del interior del estado de São Paulo, de 2014 a 2016, con 340 personas que viven con el VIH. Por medio de entrevistas se recopilaron las variables sociodemográficas y clínicas necesarias para la clasificación del síndrome metabólico mediante los criterios del NCEP-ATPIII y de la IDF. Para evaluar la concordancia entre los criterios del SM, NCEP-ATPIII e IDF, se utilizó la estadística first-order agreement coefficient. Para verificar la relación entre el síndrome metabólico y las variables del estudio, se utilizó la regresión de Poisson con varianza robusta. Resultados La prevalencia del síndrome metabólico fue del 28,5 % mediante el criterio NCEP-ATPIII y 39,3 % por la IDF. Las mayores prevalencias se asociaron al sexo femenino y los grupos de edad a partir de los 50 años, mientras que hubo prevalencias menores en el tiempo de diagnóstico entre 2 y 10 años. La concordancia entre los dos criterios fue considerada sustancial. Conclusión La concordancia sustancial entre los criterios IDF y NCEP-ATPIII sugiere la posibilidad de intercambio entre ellos. Además, los resultados señalan la necesidad de una atención especial de los servicios para evaluar el perfil metabólico e identificar a las personas que viven con el VIH con alto riesgo cardiovascular.

Abstract Objective To identify the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and the agreement between the criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATPIII) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in people living with HIV. Methods This is a cross-sectional analytical study, carried out in five specialized services in a city in the interior of São Paulo, from 2014 to 2016, with 340 people living with HIV. Sociodemographic and clinical variables necessary for classification of the metabolic syndrome by the NCEP-ATPIII and IDF criteria were collected through interviews. To assess the agreement between MS, NCEP-ATPIII and IDF criteria, the first-order agreement coefficient statistic was used. To verify the relationship between the metabolic syndrome and the study variables, Poisson regression with robust variance was used. Results The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 28.5% by the NCEP-ATPIII criterion and 39.3% IDF. The highest prevalence was associated with females and age groups from 50 years old, while, in the time of diagnosis between 2 and 10 years, lower prevalence. The agreement between the two criteria was considered substantial. Conclusion The substantial agreement between the IDF and NCEP-ATPIII criteria suggests the possibility of interchange between them. Moreover, the results signal the need for special attention from services for the assessment of the metabolic profile and identification of people living with HIV who are at high cardiovascular risk.

Características comportamentais e emocionais de crianças escolares / Behavioral and emotional characteristics of school children

Objetivo: Identificar e analisar características comportamentais e emocionais de crianças escolares do ensino público. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo de delineamento transversal. Para a coleta dos dados aplicou-se o Questionário de Capacidades e Dificuldades (Strenghts and Difficulties Questionnaire), que permite aos pais e professores a identificação das características do desenvolvimento socioemocional das crianças. Resultados: Entre os 387 alunos avaliados, a média de idade encontrada foi de 3,7 anos, com discreto predomínio masculino de 51,7%. A porcentagem de crianças na categoria de desenvolvimento anormal foi de 7,8%. Os cinco eixos mensurados pelo instrumento apresentaram desenvolvimento normal. Conclusão: Evidenciou-se que as crianças possuem desenvolvimento satisfatório e possivelmente uma boa saúde mental. (AU)

Objective: To identify and to analyze behavioral and emotional characteristics of public school children. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. For data collection we applied the Strenghts and Difficulties Questionnaire of Capacities and Difficulties, which allows parents and teachers to identify the characteristics of their children's social and emotional development. Results: Among the 387 students evaluated, the average age found was 3.7 years, with a slight male predominance of 51.7%. The percentage of children in the abnormal development category was 7.8%. The five axes measured by the instrument showed normal development. Conclusion: It was evidenced that children have satisfactory development and possibly good mental health. (AU)

Objetivo: Analizar las características conductuales y emocionales de los niños de escuelas públicas. Métodos: Este es un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal. Para la recolección de datos, aplicamos el Cuestionario de Fortalezas y Dificultades de Capacidades y Dificultades, que permite a los padres y maestros identificar las características del desarrollo social y emocional de sus hijos. Resultados: Entre los 387 estudiantes evaluados, la edad promedio fue de 3.7 años, con un ligero predominio masculino del 51.7%. El porcentaje de niños en la categoría de desarrollo anormal fue del 7,8%. Los cinco ejes medidos por el instrumento mostraron un desarrollo normal. Conclusion: Se evidenció que los niños tienen un desarrollo satisfactorio y posiblemente una buena salud mental. (AU)

Chemsex practice among men who have sex with men (MSM) during social isolation from COVID-19: multicentric online survey. / Prática de chemsex entre homens que fazem sexo com homens (HSH) durante período de isolamento social por COVID-19: pesquisa online multicêntrica.

The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with sex practice under the effect of drugs (chemsex) among men who have sex with men (MSM) during the period of social isolation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A multicenter online survey was applied to Brazil and Portugal in April 2020 when the two countries were under restrictive health measures due to the pandemic. Participants were recruited with an adaptation of the respondent driven sampling (RDS) method in the online environment. Data were collected using social networks and dating apps for MSM. We used bivariate and multivariate logistic regression to produce crude (OR) and adjusted odds ratios (aOR). In a universe of 2,361 subjects, 920 (38.9%) reported engaging in chemsex practice, which involved casual partners in 95% of the cases. Higher OR of engaging in chemsex were associated with Brazil (aOR = 15.4; 95%CI: 10.7-22.1), not being in social isolation (aOR = 4.9; 95%CI: 2.2-10.9), engaging in casual sex during social distancing (aOR = 52.4; 95%CI: 33.8-81.4), group sex (aOR = 2.9; 95%CI: 2.0-4.4), not presenting any symptom of COVID-19 (aOR = 1.3; 95%CI: 1.1-1.8), not living with the sex partner (aOR = 1.8; 95%CI: 1.2-2.6), and using pre-exposure prophylaxis (aOR = 2.6; 95%CI: 1.8-3.7). The occurrence of chemsex was high, especially in Brazil, where the proposed social distancing did not gain adherence by MSM.

Investigar os fatores associados à prática do sexo sob o efeito de drogas (chemsex) entre homens que fazem sexo com homens (HSH) durante período de isolamento social, no contexto da pandemia da COVID-19. Inquérito multicêntrico online, aplicado aos territórios de Brasil e Portugal em abril de 2020, enquanto os dois países vivenciavam medidas sanitárias restritivas para a doença. Os participantes foram recrutados valendo-se de uma adaptação do método respondent driven sampling (RDS) ao ambiente virtual. Os dados foram coletados usando redes sociais e aplicativos de encontro voltados a HSH. Utilizamos regressão logística bivariada e multivariada para a produção das odds bruto (OR) e ajustado (ORa). Em um universo de 2.361 sujeitos, 920 (38,9%) realizaram a prática do chemsex, que, em 95% dos casos, foi realizada com parceiro casual. Aumentaram as chances de se envolver em chemsex: morar no Brasil (ORa = 15,4; IC95%: 10,7-22,1); não estar em isolamento social (ORa = 4,9; IC95%: 2,2-10,9); fazer sexo casual durante o distanciamento social (ORa = 52,4; IC95%: 33,8-81,4); fazer sexo grupal (ORa = 2,9; IC95%: 2,0-4,4); não apresentar nenhum tipo de sintoma para a COVID-19 (ORa = 1,3; IC95%: 1,1-1,8); não residir com o parceiro (ORa = 1,8; IC95%: 1,2-2,6) e estar em uso da profilaxia pré-exposição (ORa = 2,6; IC95%: 1,8-3,7). A ocorrência de chemsex foi elevada, sobretudo no Brasil, onde o isolamento social proposto não sensibilizou os HSH à adesão.

El objetivo fue investigar los factores asociados a la práctica del sexo bajo el efecto de drogas (chemsex), entre hombres que practican sexo con hombres (HSH) durante el período de aislamiento social en el contexto de la pandemia de la COVID-19. Se realizó una encuesta multicéntrica en línea, aplicada al territorio de Brasil y Portugal en abril de 2020, mientras los dos países vivían medidas sanitarias restrictivas por la COVID-19. Los participantes se reclutaron mediante una adaptación del método respondent driven sampling (RDS) al ambiente virtual. Los datos fueron recabados usando redes sociales y aplicaciones de encuentros dirigidos a HSH. Utilizamos la regresión logística bivariada y multivariada para la producción de las odds ratio brutas (OR) y ajustadas (ORa). En un universo de 2.361 sujetos, 920 (38,9%) realizaron la práctica del chemsex, que en el 95% de los casos se realizó con una pareja casual. Aumentaron las oportunidades de implicarse en chemsex: vivir en Brasil (ORa = 15,4; IC95%: 10,7-22,1); no estar en aislamiento social (ORa: = 4,9; IC95%: 2,2-10,9); practicar sexo casual durante el distanciamiento social (ORa = 52,4; IC95%: 33,8-81,4); practicar sexo grupal (ORa = 2,9; IC95%: 2,0-4,4); no presentar ningún tipo de síntoma de COVID-19 (ORa = 1,3; IC95%: 1.1-1.8); no residir con la pareja (ORa = 1,8; IC95%: 1,2-2,6) y estar usando la profilaxis previa a la exposición (ORa = 2,6; IC95%: 1,8-3,7). La ocurrencia de chemsex fue elevada, sobre todo en Brasil, donde el aislamiento social propuesto no sensibilizó a los HSH a la adhesión.

Construction and validation of educational material for the health promotion of individuals with HIV.

OBJECTIVE: to develop and validate an educational technology for individuals living with the human immunodeficiency virus. METHOD: a methodological study, for the elaboration of educational material. The educational needs, content selection, and illustrations were defined from interviews with the target population. Afterward, we carried the writing, the material layout elaboration, and assembly and, subsequently, it was validated by specialists. The content validation was established from the Level Content Validity Index higher than 0.8. RESULTS: the educational material was prepared for adults living with the human immunodeficiency virus, with a focus on health promotion and quality of life, and was prepared in five volumes. The validation was made by 22 multi-professional judges selected according to the criteria established in the study. All items were evaluated as relevant by the judges and the average obtained with the index was 0.97. CONCLUSION: the booklet has been validated in terms of content, language, and appearance by experts in the field. We believe that through this technology it is possible to contribute to the health literacy and empowerment of individuals living with the human immunodeficiency virus, strengthening their autonomy.

Effects of COVID-19 Infection during Pregnancy and Neonatal Prognosis: What Is the Evidence?

BACKGROUND: This study's aims are to assess the current evidence presented in the literature regarding the potential risks of COVID-19 infection among pregnant women and consequent fetal transmission. METHODS: a systematic literature review assessing papers published in the most comprehensive databases in the field of health intended to answer the question, "What are the effects of COVID-19 infection during pregnancy, and what is the neonatal prognosis?" RESULTS: 49 papers published in 2020 were eligible, presenting low levels of evidence. A total of 755 pregnant women and 598 infants were assessed; more than half of pregnant women had C-sections (379/65%). Only 493 (82%) infants were tested for SARS-CoV-2, nine (2%) of whom tested positive. There is, however, no evidence of vertical transmission based on what has been assessed so far, considering there are knowledge gaps concerning the care provided during and after delivery, as well as a lack of suitable biological samples for testing SARS-CoV-2. CONCLUSIONS: We cannot rule out potential worsening of the clinical conditions of pregnant women infected with SARS-CoV-2, whether the infection is associated with comorbidities or not, due to the occurrence of respiratory disorders, cardiac rhythm disturbances, and acid-base imbalance, among others. We recommend relentless monitoring of all pregnant women in addition to testing them before delivery or the first contact with newborns.

Asociación sexual entre personas que viven con el VIH: manejo de las diferencias serológicas / Sexual partnership between people living with HIV: managing serological diferences / Parceria sexual entre pessoas vivendo com HIV: gerenciando as diferenças sorológicas

OBJETIVO: Analizar si existen diferencias entre las características sociodemográficas, clínicas y afectivas sexuales en las diferentes asociaciones sexuales entre personas viviendo con VIH / sida. MÉTODOS: Se trata de un estudio transversal realizado en un servicio de asistencia especializada en el tratamiento de personas con el Virus de la Inmunodeficiencia Humana, con 173 participantes. Los datos fueron recolectados por medio de entrevistas con cuestionarios construidos para el estudio. RESULTADOS: Se verificaron evidencias estadísticas entre la serología del compañero y el sexo, estado civil, hijo, número de hijos. La serología del compañero sexual también presentó evidencias científicas entre las variables tipo de asociación, uso del preservativo masculino, práctica sexual vaginal insertiva, divulgación del diagnóstico del VIH para la asociación sexual y considera importante la divulgación del VIH para el socio. CONCLUSIÓN: La serología del compañero fue influenciada por las variables sociodemográficas y afectivo-sexuales

OBJECTIVE: To analyze whether there are differences between socio-demographic, clinical and affective-sexual characteristics in the different sexual partnerships between people living with HIV/AIDS. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study carried out in a care service specialized in the treatment of people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, with 173 participants. Data were collected through interviews with a questionnaire built for the study. RESULTS: Statistical evidences were verified between the serology of the partner and the sex, marital status, child, number of children. The serology of the sexual partner also presented scientific evidence among the type variables of partnership, use of the male condom, insertive vaginal sex, dissemination of the HIV diagnosis to the sexual partnership and the importance of spreading HIV to the partner. CONCLUSION: The serology of the partner was influenced by sociodemographic and affective-sexual variables

OBJETIVO: Analisar se existe diferenças entres as características sociodemográficos, clínicos e afetivos-sexuais nas diferentes parcerias sexuais entre pessoas vivendo com HIV/aids. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado em um serviço de assistência especializada no tratamento de pessoas com o Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana, com 173 participantes. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas com questionário construído para o estudo. RESULTADO: Verificou-se evidencias estatísticas entre a sorologia do parceiro e o sexo, estado civil, filho, número de filhos. A sorologia do parceiro sexual também apresentou evidências científicas entre as variáveis tipo de parceria, uso do preservativo masculino, prática sexual vaginal insertivo, divulgação do diagnóstico do HIV para a parceria sexual e considera importante a divulgação do HIV para o parceiro. CONCLUSÃO: A sorologia do parceiro foi influenciada pelas variáveis sociodemográficas e afetivo-sexuais

Prática de chemsex entre homens que fazem sexo com homens (HSH) durante período de isolamento social por COVID-19: pesquisa online multicêntrica / Práctica de chemsex entre hombres que practican sexo con hombres (HSH) durante período de aislamiento social por la COVID-19: una encuesta multicéntrica en línea / Chemsex practice among men who have sex with men (MSM) during social isolation from COVID-19: multicentric online survey

Investigar os fatores associados à prática do sexo sob o efeito de drogas (chemsex) entre homens que fazem sexo com homens (HSH) durante período de isolamento social, no contexto da pandemia da COVID-19. Inquérito multicêntrico online, aplicado aos territórios de Brasil e Portugal em abril de 2020, enquanto os dois países vivenciavam medidas sanitárias restritivas para a doença. Os participantes foram recrutados valendo-se de uma adaptação do método respondent driven sampling (RDS) ao ambiente virtual. Os dados foram coletados usando redes sociais e aplicativos de encontro voltados a HSH. Utilizamos regressão logística bivariada e multivariada para a produção das odds bruto (OR) e ajustado (ORa). Em um universo de 2.361 sujeitos, 920 (38,9%) realizaram a prática do chemsex, que, em 95% dos casos, foi realizada com parceiro casual. Aumentaram as chances de se envolver em chemsex: morar no Brasil (ORa = 15,4; IC95%: 10,7-22,1); não estar em isolamento social (ORa = 4,9; IC95%: 2,2-10,9); fazer sexo casual durante o distanciamento social (ORa = 52,4; IC95%: 33,8-81,4); fazer sexo grupal (ORa = 2,9; IC95%: 2,0-4,4); não apresentar nenhum tipo de sintoma para a COVID-19 (ORa = 1,3; IC95%: 1,1-1,8); não residir com o parceiro (ORa = 1,8; IC95%: 1,2-2,6) e estar em uso da profilaxia pré-exposição (ORa = 2,6; IC95%: 1,8-3,7). A ocorrência de chemsex foi elevada, sobretudo no Brasil, onde o isolamento social proposto não sensibilizou os HSH à adesão.

El objetivo fue investigar los factores asociados a la práctica del sexo bajo el efecto de drogas (chemsex), entre hombres que practican sexo con hombres (HSH) durante el período de aislamiento social en el contexto de la pandemia de la COVID-19. Se realizó una encuesta multicéntrica en línea, aplicada al territorio de Brasil y Portugal en abril de 2020, mientras los dos países vivían medidas sanitarias restrictivas por la COVID-19. Los participantes se reclutaron mediante una adaptación del método respondent driven sampling (RDS) al ambiente virtual. Los datos fueron recabados usando redes sociales y aplicaciones de encuentros dirigidos a HSH. Utilizamos la regresión logística bivariada y multivariada para la producción de las odds ratio brutas (OR) y ajustadas (ORa). En un universo de 2.361 sujetos, 920 (38,9%) realizaron la práctica del chemsex, que en el 95% de los casos se realizó con una pareja casual. Aumentaron las oportunidades de implicarse en chemsex: vivir en Brasil (ORa = 15,4; IC95%: 10,7-22,1); no estar en aislamiento social (ORa: = 4,9; IC95%: 2,2-10,9); practicar sexo casual durante el distanciamiento social (ORa = 52,4; IC95%: 33,8-81,4); practicar sexo grupal (ORa = 2,9; IC95%: 2,0-4,4); no presentar ningún tipo de síntoma de COVID-19 (ORa = 1,3; IC95%: 1.1-1.8); no residir con la pareja (ORa = 1,8; IC95%: 1,2-2,6) y estar usando la profilaxis previa a la exposición (ORa = 2,6; IC95%: 1,8-3,7). La ocurrencia de chemsex fue elevada, sobre todo en Brasil, donde el aislamiento social propuesto no sensibilizó a los HSH a la adhesión.

The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with sex practice under the effect of drugs (chemsex) among men who have sex with men (MSM) during the period of social isolation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A multicenter online survey was applied to Brazil and Portugal in April 2020 when the two countries were under restrictive health measures due to the pandemic. Participants were recruited with an adaptation of the respondent driven sampling (RDS) method in the online environment. Data were collected using social networks and dating apps for MSM. We used bivariate and multivariate logistic regression to produce crude (OR) and adjusted odds ratios (aOR). In a universe of 2,361 subjects, 920 (38.9%) reported engaging in chemsex practice, which involved casual partners in 95% of the cases. Higher OR of engaging in chemsex were associated with Brazil (aOR = 15.4; 95%CI: 10.7-22.1), not being in social isolation (aOR = 4.9; 95%CI: 2.2-10.9), engaging in casual sex during social distancing (aOR = 52.4; 95%CI: 33.8-81.4), group sex (aOR = 2.9; 95%CI: 2.0-4.4), not presenting any symptom of COVID-19 (aOR = 1.3; 95%CI: 1.1-1.8), not living with the sex partner (aOR = 1.8; 95%CI: 1.2-2.6), and using pre-exposure prophylaxis (aOR = 2.6; 95%CI: 1.8-3.7). The occurrence of chemsex was high, especially in Brazil, where the proposed social distancing did not gain adherence by MSM.

Cuidados prestados a parceiros sexuais de pessoas que vivem com o vírus da imunodeficiência humana / The care provided to the sexual partners of people living with the human immunodeficiency virus

RESUMO Objetivo analisar os cuidados prestados aos parceiros sexuais de pessoas que vivem com o vírus da imunodeficiência humana. Métodos estudo transversal com 173 participantes, realizado em um serviço especializado no tratamento de pessoas com o vírus da imunodeficiência humana. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística (qui-quadrado e teste exato de Fisher). Resultados ter o parceiro convidado a frequentar o serviço de saúde, receber orientações sobre prevenção no serviço de saúde e ser atendido no serviço especializado com o parceiro para aconselhamento sobre práticas sexuais e estratégias preventivas apresentaram significância estatística (p<0,001). Conclusão existem lacunas nos cuidados prestados aos parceiros sexuais, relacionadas às estratégias de prevenção da infecção pelo vírus.

ABSTRACT Objective to analyze the care provided to sexual partners of people living with the human immunodeficiency virus. Methods cross-sectional study with 173 participants, carried out in a service specialized in the treatment of people with the human immunodeficiency virus, submitted to a statistical analysis (chi-square test and Fisher's exact test). Results having the partner invited to attend the health service (p<0.001), receiving guidance on prevention in the health service (p<0.001), and being seen at the specialized service as a couple for counseling on sexual practices and preventive strategies (p<0.001) showed statistical differences. Conclusion there are gaps in the care provided to sexual partners on strategies for preventing infection by the human immunodeficiency virus.

Construction and validation of educational material for the health promotion of individuals with HIV / Construção e validação de material educativo para a promoção de saúde de pessoas com HIV / Construcción y validación de material educativo para la promoción de la salud de las personas con VIH

Objective: to develop and validate an educational technology for individuals living with the human immunodeficiency virus. Method: a methodological study, for the elaboration of educational material. The educational needs, content selection, and illustrations were defined from interviews with the target population. Afterward, we carried the writing, the material layout elaboration, and assembly and, subsequently, it was validated by specialists. The content validation was established from the Level Content Validity Index higher than 0.8. Results: the educational material was prepared for adults living with the human immunodeficiency virus, with a focus on health promotion and quality of life, and was prepared in five volumes. The validation was made by 22 multi-professional judges selected according to the criteria established in the study. All items were evaluated as relevant by the judges and the average obtained with the index was 0.97. Conclusion: the booklet has been validated in terms of content, language, and appearance by experts in the field. We believe that through this technology it is possible to contribute to the health literacy and empowerment of individuals living with the human immunodeficiency virus, strengthening their autonomy.

Objetivo: desenvolver e validar uma tecnologia educacional para pessoas vivendo com o vírus da imunodeficiência humana. Método: estudo metodológico, para a elaboração do material educativo. Definiram-se as necessidades educacionais, seleção dos conteúdos e ilustrações, a partir de entrevistas com a população-alvo. A seguir, realizou-se a redação, elaboração e montagem do layout do material e posterior validação por especialistas. A validação de conteúdo foi estabelecida a partir do Level Content Validity Index maior que 0,8. Resultados: o material educativo foi elaborado para adultos vivendo com o vírus da imunodeficiência humana com o enfoque na promoção da saúde e qualidade de vida e foram elaborados em cinco volumes. A validação foi realizada por 22 juízes multiprofissionais selecionados de acordo com os critérios estabelecidos no estudo. Todos os itens foram avaliados como pertinentes pelos juízes e a média obtida com o referido índice foi de 0,97. Conclusão: a cartilha elaborada foi validada quanto ao conteúdo, linguagem e aparência junto a especialistas na temática. Acredita-se que, por meio desta tecnologia, é possível contribuir com a alfabetização em saúde e o empoderamento das pessoas vivendo com o vírus da imunodeficiência humana, fortalecendo sua autonomia.

Objetivo: desarrollar y validar una tecnología educativa para personas que viven con el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana. Método: estudio metodológico para la elaboración de material educativo. Se definieron necesidades educativas, selección de contenido e ilustraciones, a partir de entrevistas con la población objetivo. Luego, se llevó a cabo la redacción, elaboración y montaje del diseño del material y posterior validación por parte de especialistas. La validación de contenido se estableció a partir del Level Content Validity Index superior a 0,8. Resultados: el material educativo fue desarrollado para adultos que viven con el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana con enfoque en la promoción de la salud y la calidad de vida y se desarrolló en cinco volúmenes. La validación fue realizada por 22 jueces multiprofesionales seleccionados de acuerdo con los criterios establecidos en el estudio. Todos los ítems fueron evaluados como pertinentes por los jueces y el promedio obtenido con el índice referido fue de 0,97. Conclusión: el folleto elaborado fue validado en términos de contenido, lenguaje y apariencia junto a especialistas en el tema. Se cree que, a través de esta tecnología, es posible contribuir a la alfabetización en salud y al empoderamiento de las personas que viven con el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana, fortaleciendo su autonomía.

Parejas sexuales de personas que viven con VIH / sida: orientación sexual, aspectos sociodemográficos, clínicos y comportamentales / Parcerias sexuais de pessoas vivendo com HIV/Aids: orientação sexual, aspectos sociodemograficos, clinicos e comportamentais / Sexual partnerships of people living with HIV / Aids: sexual orientation, sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral aspects

Objetivo: Analizar la influencia de la orientación sexual de las variables socio-demográficas, clínicas y de comportamiento entre las parejas sexuales de las personas que viven con el Virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana/Síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida. Métodos: Estudio transversal realizado en un servicio de asistencia médica especializada en el tratamiento de personas con el Virus de la Inmunodeficiencia Humana, con 173 participantes. En el análisis de los resultados se utilizó el test Chi-cuadrado de Pearson o exacto de Fisher. Resultados: Se identificó asociación entre la orientación sexual y las variables: sexo, edad, estado civil, grupo de edad, escolaridad, renta, forma de exposición, tipo de asociación, uso consistente del preservativo, presencia de infección, práctica sexual, presencia del compañero en las consultas de rutina, divulgación del VIH al compañero y considerar importante la divulgación de su condición serológica para el compañero. Conclusión: Establecer un emparejamiento sexual en el contexto del VIH y tener una orientación no heterosexual presentó diferencias estadísticas entre las variables sociodemográficas y comportamentales

Objetivo: Analisar a influência da orientação sexual sobre as variáveis sociodemograficas, clínicas e comportamentais entre parcerias sexuais de pessoas que vivem com vírus da imunodeficiência humana/Síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida. Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado em um serviço de assistência médica especializada no tratamento de pessoas com o Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana, com 173 participantes. Na análise dos resultados utilizou-se o teste Qui-quadrado de Pearson ou exato de Fisher. Resultados: Identificou-se associação entre a orientação sexual e as variáveis: sexo, idade, estado civil, faixa etária, escolaridade, renda, forma de exposição, tipo de parceria, uso consistente do preservativo, presença de infecção, prática sexual, acompanhamento do parceiro nas consultas de rotina, divulgação do HIV para o parceiro e considerar importante a divulgação da sua condição sorológica para o parceiro. Conclusão: Estabelecer uma parceria sexual no contexto do HIV e ter uma orientação não-heterossexual apresentou diferenças estatísticas entre as variáveis sociodemográficas e comportamentais

Objective: To analyze the influence of sexual orientation on sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral variables among sexual partners of people living with Human immunodeficiency virus/Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Methods: A cross-sectional study carried out in a medical assistance service specialized in the treatment of people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, with 173 participants. Pearson's Chi-square or Fisher's exact test was used to analyze the results. Results: We identified an association between sexual orientation and variables such as gender, age, marital status, age, education, income, type of exposure, type of birth, consistent condom use, presence of infection, sexual practice, partner in routine consultations, disclosure of HIV to the partner and considers disclosure of their condition to the partner. Conclusion: Establishing a sexual partnership in the context of HIV and having a non-heterosexual orientation presented statistical differences between sociodemographic and behavioral variables

Nursing professionals' knowledge regarding the management of waste produced in primary health care.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the knowledge of Nursing professionals regarding waste management in primary healthcare services. METHOD: Descriptive study with a mixed approach, developed with 42 nursing professionals who worked in basic health units of a capital in the Brazilian Northeast Region. Quantitative variables were analyzed by the SPSS 20.0 program. Reports were processed by the IRaMuTeQ software, analyzed according to the descending hierarchical classification, and grounded on the Collective Subject Discourse. RESULTS: Low knowledge scores were obtained, associated with specific socioeconomic and training variables. Analysis of collected reports allowed to identify three classes: "Inadequate waste disposal: first and main step"; "Correct disposal improves service quality and prevents diseases"; and "Consequences associated with incorrect disposal". CONCLUSION: The knowledge of professionals falls short of the expectations to adequately manage waste produced in primary health care and is concentrated on the initial steps, mainly the disposal process.

Estresse entre estudantes de graduação em enfermagem: associação de características sociodemográficas e acadêmicas / Stress among nursing undergraduate students: association between sociodemographic and academic characteristics

Verificar a prevalência do estresse entre estudantes de graduação em enfermagem e sua associação com as características sociodemográficas e acadêmicas. Estudo tranversal, de abordagem quantitativa, realizado com 236 estudantes de enfermagem de uma instituição de ensino superior pública, no período de setembro de 2013 a janeiro de 2014. Utilizou-se instrumento contendo variáveis sociodemográficas, acadêmicas e o Inventário de Sintomas de Estresse para Adultos de LIPP. Foi realizado teste Qui-quadrado, adotando p<0,05. A prevalência de estresse entre os estudantes de graduação em enfermagem foi de 73,3% (n=173), com 65,7% (n=155) na fase de resistência do estresse e 42,0% (n=99) com predomínio de sintomas psicológicos. Houve associação entre o estresse e as variáveis idade (p=0,056) e estado civil (p=0,025). O estudo identificou alta prevalência de estresse entre estudantes de graduação em enfermagem e associação entre o estresse as variáveis idade e estado civil.

Current analysis verifies stress prevalence among nursing undergraduates and its association with sociodemographic and academic characteristics through a transversal and quantitative study undertaken with 236 nursing undergraduate students in an IHE, between September 2013 and January 2014. An instrument with sociodemographic and academic variables was employed, coupled to LIPP Inventory of Stress Symptoms for Adults. Chi-square test at p<0.05 was used. Stress prevalence among nursing undergraduates reached 73.3% (n=173), with 65.7% (n=155) in the stress resistance phase and 42.0% (n=99) with predominant psychological symptoms. There was an association between stress and the variables age (p=0.056) and civil status (p=0.025). The study identified high stress prevalence among nursing undergraduate students and an association between age and civil status.