Secular Trends of Suicide in the City of São Paulo, 1904-2017.

Background: Few reports from developing countries have described long-term trends in suicide. Aims: To investigate the age-, sex-, and method-specific trends in suicide over the period 1904-2017 in São Paulo. Method: Mortality data were obtained from SEADE, DATASUS, and PRO-AIM. Results: Suicide peaked in the mid-1910s and mid-1950s, being higher among men. There was an upward trend from the 1920s for men and from the 1930s for women. Suicide rates have declined since the mid-1950s, reaching lower rates in the past 40 years. Men aged 60+ had higher rates at the beginning and a decreasing trend. Suicide rates among men aged 20-39 and 40-59 peaked in the mid-1950s and declined until the late 1970s, thereafter remaining stable. Women aged 20-39 years had the highest rates with decreasing trends from the mid-1950s. No trends were detected for the age group 40-59, and women aged 60+ presented a decreasing trend. Rates among women aged 0-19 declined after the late 1970s. Suicide by poisoning peaked in the 1950s, and there was a downward trend for firearms and an upward trend for hanging. Conclusion: Suicide trends vary by sex, age group, and method. Accurate monitoring of these trends is an important task for suicide prevention and public health agencies and personnel.

Geographical clusters and social risk factors for suicide in the city of São Paulo, 2006-2015: An ecologic study.

BACKGROUND: To identify geographical clusters of suicide in São Paulo, Brazil (2006-2015) and to verify the associations of suicide with sociocultural characteristics of its 96 districts. METHODS: Spatial scan test was used to detect the geographical clusters. Correlation and multiple regression techniques were used to estimate the association of socioeconomic and cultural variables with suicide. RESULTS: The mean suicide rate was 4.8/100,000. Three clusters were identified which are as follows: one of increased risk in downtown and two of decreased risk in the South and in the Southeast. The mean suicide rate of the high-risk clustered districts (7.99/100,000) presented significantly higher average incomes per household, higher proportion of formally educated, of no religious affiliation, of recent migrants, of all-times migrants and lower proportion of married. The multiple model selected two independent risk factors - people with no religious affiliation (ß = 0.182) and of recent migrants (ß = 0.278) - and two protective factors - the proportion of married (ß = -0.185) and of total migrants (ß = -0.075), which jointly explained 58.4% of the variance. CONCLUSION: Durkheimian social and cultural risk factors for suicide were confirmed. Compared to a previous study period (1996-2005), suicide rates and geographical clusters remained relatively stable in the subsequent decade (2006-2015).

ACCIDENTAL POISONING IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS ADMITTED TO A REFERRAL TOXICOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF A BRAZILIAN EMERGENCY HOSPITAL.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the profile of children and adolescents admitted for exogenous unintentional poisoning in the emergency room and analyze factors associated with subsequent in-hospital admissions. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study based on hospital records of all subjects up to 19 years-old admitted in 2013 at a specialized toxicology service on a major public emergency hospital due to unintentional intoxication (as reported). Accidents with poisonous animals and insects were excluded. Percentages and frequencies were calculated for the qualitative variables, and measures of central tendency and dispersion for the continuous quantitative variables. Multivariate analysis was performed using binary logistic regression to identify variables associated with subsequent in-hospital admissions. RESULTS: In 2013, 353 cases were reported. Poisonings were more frequent in children 0-4 years-old (72.5%) and in boys (55%). The vast majority was of dwellers of the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte (83%), and 90% of the accidental poisonings occurred at home. 82.7% of the poisonings occurred by oral ingestion, especially of medicinal (36.5%) and cleaning products (29.4% of all poisonings). Only 12.2% of the cases resulted in hospitalization, and only one resulted in death. Residing outside Belo Horizonte (OR=5.20 [95%CI 2.37-11.44]) and poisoning by two or more products (OR=4.29 [95%CI 1.33-13.82]) were considered risk factors for hospitalization. CONCLUSIONS: Accidental poisonings occurred most frequently by ingestion of household medications and cleaning products, especially among children under 4 years-old. Preventive strategies should be primarily directed for this prevalent profile.

Accidental poisoning in children and adolescents admitted to a referral toxicology department of a brazilian emergency hospital / Intoxicações exógenas acidentais em crianças e adolescentes atendidos em um serviço de toxicologia de referência de um hospital de emergência brasileiro

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the profile of children and adolescents admitted for exogenous unintentional poisoning in the emergency room and analyze factors associated with subsequent in-hospital admissions. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study based on hospital records of all subjects up to 19 years-old admitted in 2013 at a specialized toxicology service on a major public emergency hospital due to unintentional intoxication (as reported). Accidents with poisonous animals and insects were excluded. Percentages and frequencies were calculated for the qualitative variables, and measures of central tendency and dispersion for the continuous quantitative variables. Multivariate analysis was performed using binary logistic regression to identify variables associated with subsequent in-hospital admissions. Results: In 2013, 353 cases were reported. Poisonings were more frequent in children 0-4 years-old (72.5%) and in boys (55%). The vast majority was of dwellers of the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte (83%), and 90% of the accidental poisonings occurred at home. 82.7% of the poisonings occurred by oral ingestion, especially of medicinal (36.5%) and cleaning products (29.4% of all poisonings). Only 12.2% of the cases resulted in hospitalization, and only one resulted in death. Residing outside Belo Horizonte (OR=5.20 [95%CI 2.37-11.44]) and poisoning by two or more products (OR=4.29 [95%CI 1.33-13.82]) were considered risk factors for hospitalization. Conclusions: Accidental poisonings occurred most frequently by ingestion of household medications and cleaning products, especially among children under 4 years-old. Preventive strategies should be primarily directed for this prevalent profile.

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever o perfil dos atendimentos de crianças e adolescentes vítimas de intoxicações exógenas acidentais e os fatores associados às internações hospitalares. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal com base na revisão dos registros de todas as intoxicações acidentais de indivíduos com até 19 anos de idade, atendidos no setor de toxicologia de um hospital público de referência em 2013, excluídos os acidentes com animais peçonhentos e insetos. A intencionalidade da intoxicação foi baseada nos relatos. Foram calculadas percentagens e frequências para as variáveis qualitativas, e medidas de tendência central e de dispersão das variáveis quantitativas contínuas. Foi realizada análise múltipla, utilizando regressão logística binária para identificar as variáveis associadas à internação hospitalar das vítimas atendidas. Resultados: Em 2013, foram identificados 353 atendimentos em crianças e adolescentes. A faixa etária mais prevalente foi a de zero a quatro anos (72,5%), e predominaram indivíduos do sexo masculino (55%). A maioria dos atendimentos foi de pacientes residentes na região metropolitana (83%). Noventa por cento das intoxicações ocorreram nos domicílios; 82,7% se deram pela via oral, especialmente por medicamentos (36,5%) e produtos de limpeza (29,4% de todas as intoxicações). Resultaram em internações 12,2% dos casos, ocorrendo um único óbito. As variáveis associadas à internação foram: residir fora do município sede (razão de chances [OR]=5,20; intervalo de confiança de 95% [IC95%] 2,37-11,44) e o envolvimento de mais do que uma substância na intoxicação (OR=4,29; IC95% 1,33-13,82). Conclusões: O ambiente doméstico é o principal local em que ocorrem as intoxicações em crianças e adolescentes, especialmente por ingestão de medicamentos e produtos de limpeza e abaixo de quatro anos de idade. Esses achados justificam a priorização de ações preventivas direcionadas para esse perfil de acidentes.

[The evolution of the profile of psychiatric admissions via the Unified Health System in Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2001-2013]. / Evolução do perfil das internações psiquiátricas pelo Sistema Único de Saúde em Minas Gerais, Brasil, 2001-2013.

The scope of this article is to analyze the evolution of the profile of psychiatric admissions via the Unified Health System in psychiatric hospitals of the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, between 2001 and 2013. Data were obtained from the Information Technology Department of the Unified Health System. The analyses of trends were conducted by regression procedures, in which the independent variable was the year, and the dependent variables were the patients (sex, age, diagnosis) and admission characteristics (city, hospital administrative status, length of internment). A total of 202,188 admissions to 25 hospitals were appraised. There were significant changes in the diagnostic profiles of psychiatric admissions during the period under scrutiny, notably an increase in the proportion of admissions for substance abuse-related disorders and a reduction for psychotic disorders. This study is in tune with the context of the reform of mental healthcare in Minas Gerais, providing relevant input to support the mental health policies towards universalization, humanization and the overcoming of inequalities in access to health services.

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a evolução no perfil das internações psiquiátricas pelo Sistema Único de Saúde em hospitais psiquiátricos do Estado de Minas Gerais entre 2001 e 2013. Os dados foram obtidos através do Departamento de Informática do SUS. A análise de tendência deu-se através de procedimentos de regressão, em que o ano foi variável independente e as variáveis dependentes foram as características dos pacientes (sexo, idade, diagnóstico) e das internações (localidade, natureza jurídica do hospital, tempo de permanência). Foram incluídas 202. 188 internações em 25 hospitais. Houve alterações significativas no perfil nosológico das internações psiquiátricas, com elevação da proporção das internações por transtornos ligados ao abuso de substâncias e redução por transtornos psicóticos. O estudo se insere no contexto da reforma da assistência à saúde mental em Minas Gerais, produzindo informações relevantes para subsidiar as políticas de saúde mental na direção à universalização, humanização e superação das desigualdades de acesso aos serviços de saúde.

Evolução do perfil das internações psiquiátricas pelo Sistema Único de Saúde em Minas Gerais, Brasil, 2001-2013 / The evolution of the profile of psychiatric admissions via the Unified Health System in Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2001-2013

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a evolução no perfil das internações psiquiátricas pelo Sistema Único de Saúde em hospitais psiquiátricos do Estado de Minas Gerais entre 2001 e 2013. Os dados foram obtidos através do Departamento de Informática do SUS. A análise de tendência deu-se através de procedimentos de regressão, em que o ano foi variável independente e as variáveis dependentes foram as características dos pacientes (sexo, idade, diagnóstico) e das internações (localidade, natureza jurídica do hospital, tempo de permanência). Foram incluídas 202. 188 internações em 25 hospitais. Houve alterações significativas no perfil nosológico das internações psiquiátricas, com elevação da proporção das internações por transtornos ligados ao abuso de substâncias e redução por transtornos psicóticos. O estudo se insere no contexto da reforma da assistência à saúde mental em Minas Gerais, produzindo informações relevantes para subsidiar as políticas de saúde mental na direção à universalização, humanização e superação das desigualdades de acesso aos serviços de saúde.

Abstract The scope of this article is to analyze the evolution of the profile of psychiatric admissions via the Unified Health System in psychiatric hospitals of the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, between 2001 and 2013. Data were obtained from the Information Technology Department of the Unified Health System. The analyses of trends were conducted by regression procedures, in which the independent variable was the year, and the dependent variables were the patients (sex, age, diagnosis) and admission characteristics (city, hospital administrative status, length of internment). A total of 202,188 admissions to 25 hospitals were appraised. There were significant changes in the diagnostic profiles of psychiatric admissions during the period under scrutiny, notably an increase in the proportion of admissions for substance abuse-related disorders and a reduction for psychotic disorders. This study is in tune with the context of the reform of mental healthcare in Minas Gerais, providing relevant input to support the mental health policies towards universalization, humanization and the overcoming of inequalities in access to health services.

Community health services and risk of readmission in public psychiatric hospitals of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 2005-2011.

INTRODUCTION: The readmission phenomenon in psychiatry not only reflects the severity and chronicity of the underlying disorders, but also indicates the quality of mental healthcare. In the context of the Brazilian mental healthcare reform, no study has included the availability of outpatient care among the potential determinants for psychiatric readmission. OBJECTIVE: To correlate the availability of community healthcare resources at the place of residence with the risk of psychiatric readmission. METHODS: All admission records from 2005 to 2011 in the two public psychiatric hospitals of Belo Horizonte were included (n=19,723). Variables related to patients and characteristics of hospitalization were collected, and indicators of community healthcare coverage were calculated for each place of residence yearly. The outcome of interest was early (<7 days), medium-term (8-30 days) and late (31-365 days) readmissions. The analysis was based on Cox regressions. RESULTS: The coverage of basic health units and of psychiatrists was associated with lower readmission risks. Coverage of specialized centers for psychosocial attention (Centros de Atenção Psicossocial [CAPS]) and psychologists did not show any protective effects. Young, male patients and those residing outside the capital had greater risk of early readmission. Compared to other psychotic disorders, mood disorders and neurotic disorders were seen as protective factors for readmission. CONCLUSION: Regionalized attention offered by the CAPS did not result in reduced readmission risks.

Community health services and risk of readmission in public psychiatric hospitals of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 2005-2011 / Cobertura de serviços extra-hospitalares e risco de reinternação nos hospitais psiquiátricos públicos de Belo Horizonte, 2005 a 2011

Abstract Introduction The readmission phenomenon in psychiatry not only reflects the severity and chronicity of the underlying disorders, but also indicates the quality of mental healthcare. In the context of the Brazilian mental healthcare reform, no study has included the availability of outpatient care among the potential determinants for psychiatric readmission. Objective To correlate the availability of community healthcare resources at the place of residence with the risk of psychiatric readmission. Methods All admission records from 2005 to 2011 in the two public psychiatric hospitals of Belo Horizonte were included (n=19,723). Variables related to patients and characteristics of hospitalization were collected, and indicators of community healthcare coverage were calculated for each place of residence yearly. The outcome of interest was early (<7 days), medium-term (8-30 days) and late (31-365 days) readmissions. The analysis was based on Cox regressions. Results The coverage of basic health units and of psychiatrists was associated with lower readmission risks. Coverage of specialized centers for psychosocial attention (Centros de Atenção Psicossocial [CAPS]) and psychologists did not show any protective effects. Young, male patients and those residing outside the capital had greater risk of early readmission. Compared to other psychotic disorders, mood disorders and neurotic disorders were seen as protective factors for readmission. Conclusion Regionalized attention offered by the CAPS did not result in reduced readmission risks.

Resumo Introdução O fenômeno da reinternação psiquiátrica reflete não apenas a gravidade e cronicidade da doença de base, mas também a qualidade dos serviços de saúde. Ainda não há estudos incluindo a disponibilidade de recursos assistenciais extra-hospitalares como preditor da readmissão psiquiátrica, no contexto da reforma da assistência à saúde mental brasileira. Objetivo Correlacionar a disponibilidade de recursos de assistência extra-hospitalar das localidades de residência com o risco de readmissão psiquiátrica. Métodos Foram analisados todos os registros de internações ocorridas de 2005 a 2011 nos dois hospitais psiquiátricos públicos de Belo Horizonte (n=19.723). Foram coletadas variáveis relativas aos pacientes e às características da internação, e calculados indicadores de cobertura em saúde extra-hospitalar para cada localidade de residência e ano. O desfecho de interesse foi a reinternação precoce (<7 dias), de médio prazo (8-30 dias) e tardia (31-365 dias). A análise se deu por regressões de Cox. Resultados A cobertura de unidades básicas de saúde e de psiquiatras se associou a menores riscos de reinternação. A cobertura de Centros de Atenção Psicossocial (CAPS) e de psicólogos não apresentou efeitos protetores. Pacientes jovens e do sexo masculino, assim como os residentes fora da capital, tiveram risco maior de reinternação precoce. Em comparação com outros transtornos psicóticos, os transtornos de humor e os transtornos neuróticos se apresentaram como fatores protetores para a reinternação. Conclusão A atenção regionalizada oferecida pelos CAPS não resultou em riscos reduzidos de reinternação.

Evaluating the Brazilian zero tolerance drinking and driving law: Time series analyses of traffic-related mortality in three major cities.

OBJECTIVE: A zero tolerance alcohol restriction law was adopted in Brazil in 2008. In order to assess the effectiveness of this intervention, the present study compares specific mortality in 2 time series: 1980-2007 and 2008-2013. METHODS: Data on mortality and population were gathered from official Brazilian Ministry of Health information systems. Segmented regression analyses were carried out separately for 3 major Brazilian capitals: Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. RESULTS: In 2 cities (Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro) there were no significant changes in mortality rate trends in 2 periods, 1980 to 2007 and 2008 to 2013, where the observed rates did not differ significantly from predicted rates. In São Paulo, a decreasing trend until 2007 unexpectedly assumed higher levels after implementation of the law. CONCLUSION: There is no evidence of reduced traffic-related mortality in the 3 major Brazilian capitals 5.5 years after the zero tolerance drinking and driving law was adopted.

Contenção física no hospital psiquiátrico: estudo transversal das práticas e fatores de risco / Physical restraint in a Brazilian psychiatric hospital: cross-sectional study of practice and risk factors

RESUMO Objetivos Descrever a utilização da contenção física em um hospital psiquiátrico público e analisar os fatores de risco associados com seu uso, no contexto da implantação de um protocolo clínico. Métodos Em um hospital psiquiátrico público de Belo Horizonte-MG, os formulários de registro e monitoramento de contenção física (2011-2012) foram analisados e comparados com os registros das demais internações englobadas no mesmo período. Neste estudo transversal, além das análises descritivas das características clínicas e demográficas dos pacientes contidos, das técnicas utilizadas e das complicações reportadas, os fatores de risco associados com o uso da contenção foram analisados por meio de regressão logística múltipla. Resultados A contenção foi utilizada em 13,4% das internações, sendo mais comum em pacientes jovens, do sexo masculino, portadores de psicoses não orgânicas, apresentando agitação/agressividade. A técnica foi geralmente de quatro pontos, durando entre 61-240 minutos. Os únicos fatores de risco significativos para o uso da contenção incluíram a idade (OR = 0,98; p = 0,008) e o tempo de permanência (OR = 1,01; p < 0,001). Conclusões A contenção física foi utilizada usualmente na abordagem aguda do paciente agitado/agressivo inabordável verbalmente, no contexto de um transtorno psicótico. O registro dos dados vitais e dos efeitos adversos foram os itens menos aderentes aos protocolos vigentes.

ABSTRACT Objectives To describe the use of physical restraint in a public psychiatric hospital and analyze the risk factors associated with its use in the context of the implementation of a clinical protocol. Methods In a public psychiatric hospital of Belo Horizonte-MG, registration forms for monitoring physical restraint (2011-2012) were analyzed and compared with the records of other admissions in the same period. In this cross-sectional study, the clinical and demographic characteristics of the restrained patients, the techniques used and the reported complications were described. Also, risk factors associated with the use of physical restraints were analyzed using multiple logistic regression. Results Physical restraint was used in 13.4% of admissions, was more common in young male patients, with a non-organic psychoses diagnosis, presenting agitation/aggressive behavior. Usually, a four-points restraint technique was performed, lasting between 61-240 minutes. The only significant risk factors for the use of restraints included age (OR = 0.98, p = 0.008) and length of stay (OR = 1.01, p < 0.001). Conclusions Physical restraint was used in the approach of the acutely agitated, aggressive, and non-responsive to verbal de-escalation patient, in the context of a psychotic disorder. The registration of vital signs and adverse effects were the items less frequently compliant to current protocols.

Cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials in children / Potencial evocado miogênico vestibular cervical em crianças

INTRODUCTION: Cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potential is a test used in neurotological examination. It verifies the integrity of vestibular function through a muscular response evoked by an acoustic stimulation which activates the saccular macula. Normal standards in adults have been established, however, there are few published data on the normal responses in children.OBJECTIVE: To establish normal standards for vestibular myogenic responses in children without neurotological complaints.METHODS: This study's design is a cohort with cross-sectional analysis. The sample consisted of 30 subjects, 15 females (50%) and 15 males (50%).RESULTS: The age of the subjects ranged between 8 and 13 years, with a mean of 10.2 (± 1.7). P1 peak showed an average latency of 17.26 (± 1.78) ms and a mean amplitude of 49.34 (± 23.07) µV, and the N2 peak showed an average latency of 24.78 (± 2.18) ms and mean amplitude of 66.23 (± 36.18) µV. P1-N2 mean amplitude was 115.6 (± 55.7) µV. There were no statistically significant differences when comparing by gender or by laterality.CONCLUSION: We established normal values of cervical myogenic vestibular responses in children between 8 and 13 years without neurotological complaints.

INTRODUÇÃO: O potencial evocado miogênico vestibular cervical (cVEMP) vem sendo empregado como exame complementar em estudos otoneurológicos. Avalia a função vestibular através da resposta muscular originada a partir de uma estimulação acústica que ativa a mácula sacular. O exame foi padronizado em adultos, entretanto, há escassez de dados publicados sobre as respostas obtidas em crianças.OBJETIVO: Estabelecer valores de normalidade das respostas miogênicas vestibulares em crianças sem queixas otoneurológicas.MÉTODO: Estudo de coorte histórica com corte transversal, de 30 sujeitos sem queixas otoneurológicas, 8 a 13 anos.RESULTADOS: A amostra foi composta de 15 meninos e 15 meninas, com idade média de 10,2 (± 1,7 anos). A curva P1 apresentou uma latência média de 17,26 ms (± 1,78) e uma amplitude média −49,34 µV(± 23,07), enquanto a curva N2 apresentou uma latência média de 24,78 ms (±2,18) e uma amplitude média de 66,23 µV (± 36,18). A amplitude P1−N2 foi 115,6 µV (± 55,7). O índice de assimetria foi de 21,3% (± 18,6). Não foram encontradas diferenças estatisticamente significativas quando comparados os sexos. Da mesma forma, não se observou efeito significativo da lateralidade nos resultados.CONCLUSÃO: Foram estabelecidos os valores de normalidade das respostas miogênicas vestibulares cervicais em crianças entre 8 e 13 anos sem queixas otoneurológicas.

Cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials in children.

INTRODUCTION: Cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potential is a test used in neurotological examination. It verifies the integrity of vestibular function through a muscular response evoked by an acoustic stimulation which activates the saccular macula. Normal standards in adults have been established, however, there are few published data on the normal responses in children. OBJECTIVE: To establish normal standards for vestibular myogenic responses in children without neurotological complaints. METHODS: This study's design is a cohort with cross-sectional analysis. The sample consisted of 30 subjects, 15 females (50%) and 15 males (50%). RESULTS: The age of the subjects ranged between 8 and 13 years, with a mean of 10.2 (± 1.7). P1 peak showed an average latency of 17.26 (± 1.78)ms and a mean amplitude of 49.34 (± 23.07)µV, and the N2 peak showed an average latency of 24.78 (± 2.18)ms and mean amplitude of 66.23 (± 36.18)µV. P1-N2 mean amplitude was 115.6 (± 55.7)µV. There were no statistically significant differences when comparing by gender or by laterality. CONCLUSION: We established normal values of cervical myogenic vestibular responses in children between 8 and 13 years without neurotological complaints.

Seasonality of dizziness and vertigo in a tropical region.

Vertigo and dizziness are among the most common medical complaints in the emergency room, and are associated with a considerable personal and health care burden. Scarce and conflicting reports indicate those symptoms may present a seasonal distribution. This study aimed at investigating the existence of a seasonal distribution of vertigo/dizziness in a tropical region, and the correlations of these findings with climatic variables. The charts of all patients consecutively admitted between 2009 and 2012 in the emergency room of a Brazilian general hospital were reviewed. A total of 4920 cases containing these terms were sorted from a sample of 276,076 emergency records. Seasonality was assessed using Cosinor Analysis. Pearson's correlations were performed between the incidence of consultations, considering separately dizziness and vertigo and each of the predictor climatic variables of that index month. Significant seasonal patterns were observed for dizziness and vertigo in the emergency room. Vertigo was more frequent in late winter-spring, negatively correlating to humidity (r = -0.374; p = 0.013) and rainfall (r = -0.334; p = 0.020). Dizziness peaked on summer months, and positively correlated to average temperatures (r = 0.520; p < 0.001) and rainfall (r = 0.297; p = 0.040), but negatively to atmospheric pressure (r = -0.424; p = 0.003). The different seasonal patterns evidenced for dizziness and vertigo indicate possible distinct underlying mechanisms of how seasons may influence the occurrence of those symptoms.

Prevalence of depressive symptoms in patients with cleft lip and palate / Prevalência de sintomas depressivos em pacientes com fissuras labiopalatinas

INTRODUCTION: Cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) represent the most common congenital anomalies of the face. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of depressive symptoms in children and adolescents with nonsyndromic cleft lip and/or palate (nsCL/P). METHODS: We conducted an observational, case-control study, with a case study group composed of 61 patients with nsCL/P, aged 7-17 years, and a control group of 61clinically normal patients. Both groups were selected at the same institution. RESULTS: Depressive symptoms were observed in the case group (nsCL/P), but there were no statistically significant differences compared to the control group. No association was found between the two groups (case and control) in relation to sociodemographic variables: gender, age and education. CONCLUSIONS: This study identified the prevalence of depressive symptoms in children and adolescents with nsCL/P from a localized geographic population, although the results were not statistically significant when compared to the control group, not justifying the use of CDI (Child Depression Inventory) as a screening instrument for depressive symptoms in the examined population. .

INTRODUÇÃO: Fissuras labiais e/ou palatinas (FL/Ps) representam as anomalias craniofaciais mais comuns. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar a prevalência de sintomas depressivos em crianças e adolescentes não sindrômicos com FL/P (FL/PNS). MÉTODO: Foi realizado um estudo observacional de caso-controle com uma amostra populacional de conveniência, com um grupo caso (61 pacientes com FL/PNS, tendo idades entre 7 a 17 anos) e um grupo controle (61 pacientes clinicamente normais). Ambos os grupos foram selecionados na mesma Instituição. RESULTADOS: Sintomas depressivos foram observados no grupo caso (FL/PNS), mas não houve diferenças estatisticamente significantes quando comparado com o grupo controle. Não foi encontrada associação entre os dois grupos (caso e controle) em relação às variáveis sociodemográficas: gênero, idade e educação. CONCLUSÕES: Este estudo observou a prevalência de sintomas depressivos em crianças e adolescentes com FL/PNS de uma população geográfica localizada, embora os resultados não tenham sido estatisticamente significantes quando comparado com o grupo controle, não justificando assim a utilização de instrumentos rastreadores de sintomas depressivos na população analisada. .

Prevalence of depressive symptoms in patients with cleft lip and palate.

INTRODUCTION: Cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) represent the most common congenital anomalies of the face. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of depressive symptoms in children and adolescents with nonsyndromic cleft lip and/or palate (nsCL/P). METHODS: We conducted an observational, case-control study, with a case study group composed of 61 patients with nsCL/P, aged 7-17 years, and a control group of 61 clinically normal patients. Both groups were selected at the same institution. RESULTS: Depressive symptoms were observed in the case group (nsCL/P), but there were no statistically significant differences compared to the control group. No association was found between the two groups (case and control) in relation to sociodemographic variables: gender, age and education. CONCLUSIONS: This study identified the prevalence of depressive symptoms in children and adolescents with nsCL/P from a localized geographic population, although the results were not statistically significant when compared to the control group, not justifying the use of CDI (Child Depression Inventory) as a screening instrument for depressive symptoms in the examined population.

Conquistas e desafios dos Grupos de Pesquisa da Fundação Hospitalar do Estado de Minas Gerais / Achievements and challenges of the Hospital Foundation of Minas Gerais research groups

Introdução: A reunião de pesquisadores em torno de projetos tende a originar Grupos de Pesquisa liderados por um pesquisador mais experimentado. A área de pesquisa na Fundação Hospitalar do Estado de Minas Gerais (FHEMIG) tem caminhado em busca de maior qualidade em seus produtos e na formação de recursos humanos para a pesquisa.Objetivo: Descrever os Grupos de Pesquisa credenciados pela FHEMIG com ênfase na descrição do perfil dos líderes dos grupos. Métodos: Os dados sobre os Grupos de Pesquisa e seus líderes foram coletados no site do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico eTecnológico (CNPq), nos bancos de dados do Núcleo de Apoio ao Pesquisador da FHEMIG e nos relatórios da Comissão Interna do Programa de Bolsas de Iniciação Científica e Tecnológica (PIBIC). Resultados: A instituição possui 74 linhas de pesquisa em 29 Grupos de Pesquisa constituídos por 375 pessoas, dentre as quais 42 são líderes de grupos. Os Grupos de Pesquisa e os bolsistas do PIBIC concentram-se nos Hospitais de Ensino da Rede FHEMIG, porém os médicos residentes ainda não aderiram a esses grupos conforme o esperado. Metade dos grupos tinha o cadastro atualizado no sítio do CNPq. Conclusões: Desde a implantação dos Grupos de Pesquisa, houve crescimento e consolidação da atividade de pesquisa na Fundação, mas de maneira geral, ainda é necessário o desenvolvimento de estratégias de estímulo à atividade de pesquisa assim como de melhor estruturação dos grupos e de maior compromisso em manter as informações atualizadas.

Introduction: The reunion of investigators around specific projects tends to originate study groups led by a more experienced researcher. The Teaching and Research Department of the Hospital Foundation of Minas Gerais (FHEMIG) has developed in search of higher quality of its products and the training of human resources for research. Objective: Describe the research groups accredited by FHEMIG, with emphasis on the characterization of the profile of group leaders. Methods: Data on Research Groups and their leaders were collected at the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) website, in the databases of the FHEMIG's Teaching and Research Department, and in reports of the Internal Committee of the Fellowship Program for Scientific and Technological Initiation (PIBIC). Results: FHEMIG has 74 lines of research in 29 research groups, consisting of 375 investigators, with 42 group leaders. Research Groups and PIBIC fellows concentrated in theteaching hospitals, but medical residents have not yet acceded to these groups as expected. Currently, only half of the groups had its records updated on the CNPq website. Conclusions: Since the implementation of Research Groups, research activity at FHEMIG grew and consolidated, but there is a need for strategies to stimulate research activity, as well as to better structure the groups and assure greater commitment keeping its registries updated.