Screen time, sleep duration, leisure physical activity, obesity, and cardiometabolic risk in children and adolescents: a cross-lagged 2-year study.

BACKGROUND: Considering the previous research that suggested that screen time (ST), sleep duration, physical activity (PA), obesity and cardiometabolic risk factors are related, it is essential to identify how these variables are associated over time, to provide knowledge for the development of intervention strategies to promote health in pediatric populations. Also, there is a lack of studies examining these associations longitudinally. The aims of the present study were: (1) to investigate the longitudinal relationships between ST, sleep duration, leisure PA, body mass index (BMI), and cardiometabolic risk score (cMetS) in children and adolescents; and (2) to verify scores and prevalence of cMetS risk zones at baseline and follow-up. METHODS: This observational longitudinal study included 331 children and adolescents (aged six to 17 years; girls = 57.7%) from schools in a southern city in Brazil. ST, sleep duration, and leisure PA were evaluated by a self-reported questionnaire. BMI was evaluated using the BMI z-scores (Z_BMI). The cMetS was determined by summing sex- and age-specific z-scores of total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ratio, triglycerides, glucose, and systolic blood pressure and dividing it by four. A two-wave cross-lagged model was implemented. RESULTS: ST, sleep duration, and leisure PA were not associated with cMetS after 2-years. However, it was observed that higher ST at baseline was associated with shorter sleep duration at follow-up (B=-0.074; 95%IC=-0.130; -0.012), while higher Z_BMI from baseline associated with higher cMetS of follow-up (B = 0.154; 95%CI = 0.083;0.226). The reciprocal model of relationships indicated that the variance of ST, sleep time, leisure PA, Z_BMI, and cMetS explained approximately 9%, 14%, 10%, 67% and 22%, respectively, of the model. Individual change scores and prevalence indicated that cMetS had individual changes from 2014 to 2016. CONCLUSION: Sleep duration, ST and leisure PA were not associated with cMetS after 2 years. ST showed an inverse association with sleep duration, and Z_BMI was positively associated with cMetS after a 2-year follow-up. Finally, the prevalence of no clustering of risk factors increased after two years. These findings suggest the need to promote healthy lifestyle habits from childhood and considering individual factors that can influence cardiometabolic health in children and adolescents.

The effect of dexmedetomidine-ketamine combination versus dexmedetomidine on behavior of uncooperative pediatric dental patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

OBJECTIVE: Uncooperative behavior in pediatric dentistry is one of the most common manifestations of dental anxiety. Managing anxious patients can be attained by moderate sedation. This study aimed to compare the effect of sedation by dexmedetomidine-ketamine combination (DEX-KET) versus dexmedetomidine (DEX) on behavior of uncooperative pediatric dental patients. METHODOLOGY: In total, 56 uncooperative healthy children (3-5 years old) requiring dental treatment were divided randomly into two groups: Group I (study group), which received buccal dexmedetomidine (2 µg/kg) and ketamine (2 mg/kg), and Group II (control group), which received only buccal dexmedetomidine (4 µg/kg). Drugs effects were assessed in terms of hemodynamic parameters, patient's drug acceptance, child behavior, postoperative effect of sedation, amnesic effect, incidence of adverse events, as well as procedural induced stress measured by salivary secretory immunoglobulin A (s-IgA). RESULTS: Hemodynamic results did not reveal a statistically significant difference between the two study groups (P>0.05). There was a significant difference in patient's acceptance to sedative drug between both groups, favoring DEX (p=0.005). Children who received DEX-KET showed significantly better behavior than those who received DEX for local anesthesia (p=0.017) and during operative procedure (p=0.037). Adverse events, post-operative and amnesic effects of drugs were comparable in both groups (p>0.05). Moreover, the mean difference in the salivary s-IgA levels between initial and final value was not statistically significant between both groups (p=0.556). CONCLUSION: Both DEX-KET combination and DEX alone are effective in providing hemodynamic stability. DEX-KET combination significantly improved the behavior of sedated children compared to DEX alone but the drug acceptance was decreased in the DEX-KET group. Both regimens did not have a negative effect on postoperative behavior of children and had comparable amnesic effect with no significant adverse events. Salivary s-IgA is not considered a potential stress biomarker in sedated children.

Acceptability of dental students and professionals concerning child behaviour management techniques: Systematic review.

INTRODUCTION: During child dental treatment, different behavior management techniques (BMTs) are applied and it is important to understand the possible discomfort in the operator. OBJECTIVE: The present systematic review aimed to evaluate the acceptability of dental students and professionals concerning BMTs applied with paediatric dentistry patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic search was conducted, following the PEOS strategy: Population (P) - dental students/professionals (S); Exposure (E) - BMTs preconized by the American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, Outcome (O) - proportion of BMT acceptance; and Study design (S) - observational studies based on data from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, BVS (Lilacs/BBO), Cochrane, and Open Grey databases up to September 2021. The eligible studies were submitted to data extraction and to the evaluation of methodological quality, using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool. The certainty of evidence was evaluated by GRADE. RESULTS: The search retrieved 710 articles; a total of 21 fulfilled the eligibility criteria and were used for qualitative analysis. Among the undergraduate students and dentists, the most accepted techniques were tell-show-do and positive reinforcement, while paediatric dentists preferred the tell-show-do technique and dental professionals with graduate degrees preferred sedation using nitrous oxide and positive reinforcement. The least accepted technique was protective stabilization. Seven students presented a low risk for bias, while 14 presented a high risk. The certainty of evidence was classified as very low. CONCLUSION: Although the basis of available certainty of evidence is scarce and with a considerable risk for bias, it is still possible to conclude that the more accepted techniques were based on communication.

Well-being and contexts of development of U.S. citizen children in Mexico following parental deportation or voluntary relocation.

When undocumented immigrant parents are deported from the United States, they must decide whether or not to take their U.S.-born and undocumented immigrant children with them, often to countries the children have never visited or know little about. Other parents do not wait to be deported by the government and decide to relocate to their home countries with or without their children. Both sets of families experience relocation but under different circumstances. These differences deserve exploration to understand the psychological and emotional effects on children's well-being. In this cross-sectional study, we explored differences in self-concept, internalizing and externalizing behaviors, as well as the perception of the home, school, and neighborhood contexts of 178 U.S. citizen children (USCC) whose parents returned to Mexico forcibly and voluntarily. Through snowball sampling, we recruited the sample from two bordering Mexican states, Michoacán and the State of Mexico. Significant estimated marginal mean differences in internalizing and externalizing behavior problems, unhappiness, as well as parent-child conflict and support were found between USCC who relocated due to a parental deportation and those USCC whose parents relocated to Mexico voluntarily. Implications for clinicians in Mexico and the United States include recognizing the reasons, timing, decisions, events, and contexts of relocation. Findings can help inform immigration policies, practices, and future research. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Manejo em odontopediatria: técnicas para facilitar o tratamento odontológico infantil / Management techniques in pediatric dentistry: techniques to facilitate children's dental treatment

A ansiedade é uma reação do organismo, considerada como uma emoção de alarme que se encontra associada a sensações de angústia medo. O atendimento em odontopediatria é rodeado de desafios, sendo necessária a preparação psicológica da criança pelo cirurgião dentista, seus assistentes e os responsáveis pelo paciente. A presente revisão de literatura teve como objetivo relatar as principais técnicas de manejo comportamental para facilitar a colaboração da criança com o tratamento odontológico. Esta é uma revisão narrativa da literatura realizada através do levantamento bibliográfico utilizando os descritores Odontopediatria; Comportamento infantil; Manejo comportamental nas bases de dados PubMed, LILACS e SciELO. Foram encontrados artigos nas línguas portuguesa e inglesa, entre o período de 2010 e 2020. As técnicas de manejo de comportamento são mecanismos disponíveis para o cirurgião-dentista. A escolha do método deve levar em consideração o estágio de desenvolvimento da criança, e efetividade do método e aceitação dos pais. Normalmente a técnica mais utilizada é o controle pela voz, falar-mostrar-fazer e distração, sendo esses dois últimos mais aceitos pelos pais, e o método com maior rejeição é o mão-sobre-a-boca. Para obter a colaboração das crianças durante os procedimentos odontológicos, é necessário o profissional conhecer e respeitar cada fase do desenvolvimento da criança e aplicar cada técnica de acordo com a necessidade individual do paciente e adequada a cada situação.

Anxiety is a reaction of the body, considered as an alarm emotion that is associated with feelings of fear anguish. The care in pediatric dentistry is surrounded by challenges, being necessary the psychological preparation of the child by the dentist, his assistants and those responsible for the patient. This literature review aimed to report the main behavioral management techniques to facilitate the collaboration of the child with dental treatment. This is a narrative review of the literature performed through the bibliographic survey using the descriptors Pediatric Dentistry; Childish behaviour; Behavioral management in PubMed, LILACS and SciELO databases. Articles were found in Portuguese and English between 2010 and 2020. Behavior management techniques are mechanisms available to the dentist. The choice of method should consider the stage of development of the child, and effectiveness of the method and acceptance of parents. Usually, the most used technique is voice control, talk-show-do and distraction, the latter two being more accepted by parents, and the method with greater rejection is hand-over-the-mouth. In order to obtain the collaboration of children during dental procedures, it is necessary for the professional to know and respect each phase of the child's development and apply each technique according to the individual needs of the patient and appropriate to each situation.

Perspectivas sobre as necessidades essenciais das crianças na primeira infância no contexto da pandemia da COVID-19: uma revisão integrativa / Perspectivas sobre las necesidades esenciales de los niños en la primera infancia en el contexto de la pandemia de COVID-19: Una revisión integradora / Perspectives on the essential needs of children in early childhood in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: an integrative review

RESUMO Objetivo O presente estudo objetiva identificar as perspectivas científicas sobre as implicações da pandemia da COVID-19 na primeira infância, focando nas necessidades essenciais da criança. Método Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura, que incluiu cinco bases de dados. O processo envolveu a identificação do problema, o desenvolvimento de uma pergunta orientadora, pesquisa na literatura, análise dos dados e síntese dos resultados. Foram incluídos artigos originais que envolviam crianças com menos de seis anos, publicados entre 2020 e 2022. A análise foi conduzida tendo como referencial teórico as necessidades essenciais da criança. Resultados Foram examinados 22 artigos. Os resultados indicaram um aumento na sobrecarga e no estresse parental. As crianças apresentaram alterações comportamentais, perturbações no padrão do sono, uso mais frequente de mídias digitais e diminuição de atividades realizadas ao ar livre. Fatores protetores, relacionados ao vínculo familiar, cuidado e acolhimento da criança, foram identificados. O fechamento de creches e escolas distanciou os cuidadores dos profissionais da educação e de outros pais, mas sua reabertura trouxe maior apoio às famílias. Necessidades de relacionamentos contínuos de apoio, experiências adequadas ao desenvolvimento e comunidades solidárias foram mais evidenciadas. No entanto, foram encontrados menos aspectos relacionados à proteção física e ao estabelecimento de limites. Experiências sobre diferenças individuais não foram identificadas. Conclusão A pesquisa científica revelou vulnerabilidades substanciais e potencialidades no cuidado à saúde da criança durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Esses resultados sugerem impactos significativos no bem-estar e no desenvolvimento infantil, implicando na necessidade de ações específicas por parte da enfermagem no contexto da Atenção Primária à Saúde.

RESUMEN Objetivo Identificar el conocimiento científico acerca de las implicaciones de la pandemia de COVID-19 en la primera infancia desde la perspectiva de las necesidades esenciales de los niños. Método Se realizó una revisión integrativa de la literatura en cinco bases de datos, que incluye la identificación del problema, la formulación de una pregunta orientadora, la búsqueda de la literatura, el análisis de los datos y una síntesis de los resultados. Se incluyeron artículos originales que trataban sobre niños menores de seis años y que fueron publicados entre los años 2020-2022. A. El análisis se llevó a cabo utilizando el marco teórico de las necesidades esenciales de los niños. Resultados Se analizaron 22 artículos. Se observó una sobrecarga y un incremento del estrés en los padres. Los niños mostraron cambios en su comportamiento y patrones de sueño, un mayor uso de medios digitales y una menor participación en actividades al aire libre. Se identificaron factores de protección relacionados con el vínculo familiar, el cuidado y recibimiento del niño. El cierre de guarderías y escuelas aisló a los cuidadores de los profesionales de la educación y de otros padres, aunque la reapertura proporcionó un mayor apoyo a las familias. Las necesidades más evidentes fueron las de relaciones de apoyo contínuas, experiencias apropiadas para el desarrollo y comunidades de apoyo. Hubo menos énfasis en aspectos de protección física y establecimiento de límites. No se identificaron experiencias respecto a diferencias individuales. Conclusión El conocimiento científico destaca vulnerabilidades y aspectos positivos significativos en la atención de la salud infantil que sugieren un impacto en el bienestar y desarrollo de los niños, con repercusiones para el desempeño de los profesionales de enfermería en el ámbito de la atención primaria de salud.

ABSTRACT Objective Identify scientific knowledge regarding the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on early childhood, specifically from the perspective of children's essential needs. Method An integrative literature review was conducted on five databases. The review process involved identifying a research problem, creating a guiding question, performing a literature search, analyzing data, and synthesizing the results. The review included original articles about children under six, published between 2020 and 2022. The theoretical framework of the child's essential needs was used for analysis. Results A total of 22 articles were analyzed. Findings indicated an increase in parental overload and stress levels. The children exhibited behavioral changes, sleep pattern disorders, increased digital media use, and reduced outdoor participation. Protective factors related to the familial bond, child care, and child reception were identified. Closure of daycare centers and schools resulted in a distance between the caregiver, the education professionals, and the fellow parents. In contrast, the reopening of those places brought added support to families. The needs, such as ongoing supportive relationships, developmentally appropriate experiences, and supportive communities, were more highlighted. Physical protection and setting boundaries were less prominent aspects. No experiences examining individual differences were identified. Conclusion The scientific knowledge points to significant vulnerabilities and certain potentialities in child health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those results suggest considerable impacts on child well-being and development and imply significant implications for nursing practices in Primary Health Care.

Which Dental Procedures Lead to Greater Distress During Children's Dental Treatment? A Cohort Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess children's self-reported distress during dental procedures and investigate risk factors. Material and Methods: A total of 163 children (3-10 years old) were included from a clinical trial on diagnostic strategies for evaluating restorations in primary teeth. Treatment plans were elaborated based on the clinical examination performed at the baseline of the study. Dentists performed 742 dental procedures, and an external evaluator collected children's self-reported distress through the Wong Backer Facial Scale (WBFS) and dentists' opinions about children's behavior during the treatment. Kruskal-Wallis Test was performed to compare the distress and the dentists' perception of the different dental procedures, and multilevel ordered logistic regression analysis was conducted to the evaluate association between explanatory variables and the outcomes. Results: More complex procedures caused more distress in children (p=0.017), with a 5.5 times higher risk than simple operative treatments. Similarly, dentists reported children's worse behavior (p<0.001). Older children (older than 7 years) reported less distress than younger children (OR 0.52; CI 0.30-0.87; p=0.014). Patients reported greater distress in the first consultations, reducing the chance of higher scores by 16% in the next interventions. Conclusion: Children experience higher levels of distress during their first treatment appointments. More complex operative procedures and the child's age below 7 years were risk factors associated with greater distress during dental treatment.

A tomada de decisão no tratamento de crianças com indicadores de TDAH / Toma de decisiones en el tratamiento de niños con indicadores de TDAH / Decision making in the treatment of children with ADHD indicators

RESUMO O diagnóstico de Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade - TDAH é bastante complexo, podendo ser influenciado por fatores contextuais, e seu tratamento pode envolver diferentes intervenções. A participação dos usuários nas decisões a respeito do tratamento vem sendo promovida por instituições de diversos países e, no Brasil, é prevista pelas legislações do Sistema Único de Saúde. Este estudo investigou o processo de tomada de decisão no tratamento de crianças com indicadores de TDAH a partir da percepção de oito profissionais de serviços públicos de saúde mental, que foram entrevistados individualmente. Os dados foram examinados através da análise temática, revelando desafios relativos ao excesso de demanda nos serviços e à complexidade do processo diagnóstico. O envolvimento de usuários e familiares nas decisões foi percebido como parcial, ocorrendo geralmente após a elaboração do plano terapêutico pelas equipes, e envolvendo dificuldades na comunicação entre profissionais e pacientes e divergências de interesses entre as crianças e seus familiares. Esses aspectos poderão ser abordados em futuros estudos e intervenções a fim de facilitar e melhorar a qualidade da tomada de decisão nesse contexto.

RESUMEN El diagnóstico del trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad - TDAH es bastante complejo y puede verse influenciado por factores contextuales, y su tratamiento puede implicar diferentes intervenciones. La participación de los usuarios en las decisiones sobre tratamiento ha sido promovida por instituciones de diferentes países y, en Brasil, está prevista por las leyes del Sistema Único de Salud. Este estudio investigó el proceso de toma de decisiones en el tratamiento de niños con indicadores TDAH desde la percepción de 8 profesionales de la salud mental pública, que fueron entrevistados individualmente. Los datos fueron examinados a través del análisis temático, revelando desafíos relacionados con el exceso de demanda en los servicios y la complejidad del proceso de diagnóstico. La implicación de los usuarios y familiares en las decisiones se percibió como parcial, ocurriendo generalmente después de la elaboración del plan terapéutico por los equipos, y implicando dificultades en la comunicación entre profesionales y pacientes y divergencias de intereses entre los niños y sus familias. Estos aspectos pueden abordarse en futuros estudios e intervenciones con el fin de facilitar y mejorar la calidad de la toma de decisiones en este contexto.

ABSTRACT The diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD is quite complex. Contextual factors may influence it, and its treatment may involve different interventions. Institutions in several countries have promoted the participation of users in treatment decisions. In Brazil, it is provided by the Unified Health System. This study investigated the decision-making process in treating children with ADHD indicators from the perception of 8 public mental health services professionals interviewed individually. Data were examined through thematic analysis, revealing challenges related to excessive demand for services and the complexity of the diagnostic process. The involvement of users and family members in the decisions was perceived as partial, generally occurring after elaborating the therapeutic plan by the teams, and involving difficulties in communication between professionals and patients and differences of interests between children and their families. These aspects may be addressed in future studies and interventions to facilitate and improve the quality of the decision-making process in this context.

Comparison of basic and advanced behaviour management techniques between Colombian and Spanish parents during regular treatment and in emergency situations.

AIM: To evaluate the acceptance of behaviour management techniques by Spanish and Colombian parents used in paediatric dentistry and the influence of factors that determine their consent during regular treatment and in emergency situations. MATERIALS: An anonymous questionnaire was carried out in which 9 behaviour management techniques (BMTs) used in paediatric dentistry by Spanish and Colombian parents were evaluated in cases of regular dental treatment and in emergency situations (pain and/or dental trauma). The techniques evaluated were: tell-show-do (TSD), voice control, positive reinforcement, distraction, parental presence-absence, nitrous oxide, passive and active restraint, and general anaesthesia. The questionnaire also included information on the sociodemographic information about parents and their children, previous dental experience, and dental anxiety of the parents. The data were analysed using SPSSTM software, r. 26 of IBMTM. A value of p≤ 0.05 was considered as statically significant. RESULTS: A total sample of 124 questionnaire (62 from each country) was obtained. The basic BMT were the most accepted in both countries, especially by Spanish parents. In emergency situations, statistically significant differences were obtained in the acceptance of nitrous oxide and general anesthesia compared to their use in routine treatments (p<0.001). There were no significant differences in the preference of the techniques in relation to the age of the children or parental dental anxiety (p>0.05). An association was found between the socioeconomic status and the acceptance of nitrous oxide (p=0.005) and general anesthesia (p=0.004). CONCLUSION: The basic techniques were the most accepted by Spanish and Colombian parents. However, the Spanish parents had a better perception of both types of techniques compared to the Colombians. Their preference was influenced by factors such as annual income and need for urgent treatment of their children.

Test de Atención Infantil: análisis de las características psicométricas y valores de referencia preliminares / Test of Child Attention: Analysis of the Psychometric Characteristics and Preliminary Reference Values / Teste de Atenção Infantil: análise de características psicométricas e valores de referência preliminares

La atención es definida como un constructo multidimensional, encargado de regular sobre qué estímulos se dirigirán los recursos perceptivos, filtrando información irrelevante con el fin de favorecer la retención de información durante un período antes de actuar sobre ella. La evaluación computarizada de la atención ha ido cobrando relevancia tanto en la investigación como en las prácticas del quehacer profesional. Los objetivos de este estudio fueron: 1) analizar la consistencia interna y la validez concurrente del Test de Atención Infantil 6.0 (tai), versión computarizada; y 2) obtener los valores de referencia preliminares para cada subtest del tai. Los estudios de confiabilidad y validez del tai corresponden a una muestra de 122 escolares de Mendoza (Argentina). Al analizar la consistencia interna se obtuvieron valores satisfactorios para cada uno de los subtests (Test 1, kr 20 = 0.78; Test 2, kr 20 =0.74; Test 3, kr20 = 0.73). Se obtuvieron valores satisfactorios al explorar la estabilidad del instrumento. Al analizar la validez concurrente, los resultados indicaron correlaciones positivas moderadas y significativas (p <0.01) entre el test Caras-R y los subtests 1 y 2 del tai, utiliza-do para evaluar desempeño atencional. Se observaron asociaciones positivas significativas (p <0.01) entre el subtest 3 del tai y el Test de Bloques de Corsi, usado para evaluar memoria de trabajo visoespacial. Estos resultados señalan que el tai, instrumento desarrolla-do para evaluar la atención y memoria de trabajo visuoespacial en escolares, presenta indicadores adecuados de validez y confiabilidad. Se discuten los hallazgos, limitaciones y futuras líneas de investigación.

Attention has been defined as a multidimensional construct, dealing with regulation of which stimuli the perceptual resources are directed to, filtering irrelevant information out to favor the retention of relevant information for a period of time, before acting on it. The computerized evaluation of attention has been gaining relevance both in research and in professional practice. The objectives are: 1) to analyze internal consistency and concurrent validity of the Child Attention Test 6.0 (tai), computerized version 6.0; and, 2) to obtain the preliminary reference values for each of the tai subtests done. The data for the validity and reliability studies of the tai corresponds to a sample of 122 schoolchildren in Mendoza (Argentina). When analyzing the internal consistency, satisfactory values were obtained for each subtest (Test 1, kr 20 = 0.78; Test 2, kr 20 = 0.74; and Test 3, kr 20 = 0.73). Satisfactory values were obtained when exploring the stability of the instrument. For concurrent validity, the results indicate significant moderate positive correlations (p <0.01) between the scores obtained in the Caras-R test and subtests 1 and 2 of the tai, used to evaluate attentional performance. Significant positive associa-tions (p <0.01) were observed between tai subtest 3 and the Corsi Block Test, used to assess visuospatial working memory. These results indicate that the tai, an instrument developed in order to evaluate attention and visuospatial working memory of school children, presents adequate indicators of validity and reliability. The findings, limitations, and future lines of research are discussed

A atenção é definida como um construto multidimensio-nal, responsável por regular quais estímulos os recursos perceptivos irão direcionar, filtrando informações irrelevantes de forma a favorecer a retenção da informação por um período de tempo, antes de agir sobre ela. A avaliação informatizada da atenção vem ganhando relevância tanto na pesquisa quanto na prática profissional. Os objetivos deste estudo foram: 1) analisar a consistência interna e a validade concorrente do Teste de Atenção Infantil 6.0 (tai), versão computadorizada, e 2) obter valores de referência preliminares para cada subteste do tai. Os estudos de confiabilidade e validade do tai correspondem a uma amostra de 122 estudantes de Mendoza (Argentina). Na análise da consistência interna foram obtidos valores satisfatórios para cada um dos subtestes (Teste 1, kr 20 = 0.78; Teste 2, kr20 = 0.74; Teste 3, kr 20 = 0.73). Valores satisfatórios foram obtidos ao explorar a estabilidade do instrumento. Ao analisar a validade concorrente, os resultados indicaram correlações positivas moderadas e significativas (p <0.01) entre o teste Caras-r e os subtestes 1 e 2 do tai, utilizados para avaliar o desempenho atencional. Foram observadas associações positivas significativas (p <0.01) entre o subteste 3 do tai e o Teste em Blocos de Corsi, utilizado para avaliar a memória de trabalho visuoespacial. Esses resultados indicam que o tai, instrumento desenvolvido para avaliar a atenção 3Test de Atención Infantil: análisis de las características psicométricas y valores de referencia preliminaresAvances en Psicología Latinoamericana / Bogotá (Colombia) / Vol. 41(3) / pp. 1-20 / 2023 / ISSNe2145-4515e a memória operacional visuoespacial em estudantes, apresenta indicadores adequados de validade e confiabilidade. As descobertas, limitações e futuras linhas de pesquisa são discutidas.

Mídias eletrônicas e sintomas de desatenção/hiperatividade entre crianças e adolescentes durante a pandemia Covid-19 / Medios electrónicos y síntomas de inatención/hiperactividad en niños/adolescentes durante la pandemia Covid-19 / Electronic media and symptoms of inattention/hyperactivity among children/ adolescents during the Covid-19 pandemic

The correlation between inattention and hyperactivity symptoms/behavior manifestations and screen time was evaluated among Brazilian children and adolescents (7-18 years old) who were socially isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 517 legal guardians completed questionnaires about electronic media use (MAF-P) and emotional/behavioral problems (CBCL/6-18). The results showed that texting was correlated to less inattention/hyperactivity symptoms; listening to music, the use of social media and electronics for school purposes were negatively correlated to attention problems and inattention/hyperactivity symptoms and playing videos games and online videos were associated to more attention problems and inattention/hyperactivity symptoms. The results contribute to the understanding of the relationship between inattention/hyperactivity symptoms and screen time in a sample of Brazilian children and adolescents during the pandemic.

Se evaluó la correlación entre síntomas/manifestaciones conductuales de inatención e hiperactividad y tiempo de uso de medios electrónicos entre niños y adolescentes brasileños (7-18 años) en aislamiento social por la pandemia de COVID-19. Los participantes fueron 517 tutores que completaron inventarios de uso de medios (MAF-P) y problemas emocionales/conductuales (CBCL/6-18), entre junio y agosto de 2020. Los resultados indican que más tiempo dedicado a la comunicación de mensajes se correlacionó con menos informes de síntomas de inatención/hiperactividad; Escuchar música durante más tiempo, usar redes sociales y dispositivos electrónicos para la escuela/el trabajo se asoció con menos síntomas inatención/hiperactividad y problemas de atención. Finalmente, jugar más videojuegos y ver videos en línea se asoció con más síntomas de falta de atención/hiperactividad y problemas de atención. Los resultados contribuyen a comprender que existen asociaciones entre la frecuencia de síntomas de inatención/hiperactividad y el tiempo de uso de medios electrónicos en una muestra de niños y adolescentes brasileños durante la pandemia.

Avaliou-se a correlação entre sintomas/manifestações comportamentais de desatenção e hiperatividade e tempo de uso de mídias eletrônicas entre crianças e adolescentes (7-18 anos) brasileiras em isolamento social devido a pandemia da COVID-19. Participaram 517 responsáveis que preencheram inventários de uso de mídias (MAF-P) e de problemas emocionais/comportamentais (CBCL/6-18), entre junho-agosto de 2020. Resultados indicam que mais tempo em comunicação por mensagens correlacionou-se a menos relatos de sintomas de desatenção/hiperatividade; já mais tempo ouvindo música, usando redes sociais e eletrônicos para escola/trabalho associaram-se com menor número de sintomas de desatenção/hiperatividade e de problemas atencionais. Por fim, maior em videogames e assistindo vídeos online associaram-se a mais sintomas de desatenção/hiperatividade e problemas atencionais. Os resultados contribuem para entender que existem associações entre frequência de sintomas de desatenção/hiperatividade e tempo de uso de mídias eletrônicas em uma amostra de crianças e adolescentes brasileiros durante a pandemia.

Efeitos de uma intervenção com foco na socialização emocional infantil / Efectos de una intervención centrada en la socialización emocional infantil / Effects of an intervention focused on child emotion socialization

Punishing, minimizing, ignoring, or becoming distressed when dealing with children's negative emotions may favor the emergence or worsen behavior problems during childhood. This study examined the effects of the intervention program Vivendo Emoções [Experiencing Emotions] on maternal reactions to children's emotions and children's internalizing and externalizing problems. Thirty-two mothers of children aged between three and eight participated and were assigned to an intervention (n = 16) or a comparison (n = 16) group. The intervention was implemented in eight sessions intended to promote the mothers' strategies to identify and regulate their children's negative emotions and enable the children to improve emotional competence. The mothers completed the CCNES to report their reactions to children's emotional expressions and the CBCL to report internalizing and externalizing problems on pretest and posttest. The results reveal that mothers in the intervention group reported fewer unsupportive reactions on posttest than mothers in the comparison group. This finding shows the potential of such interventions to decrease unsupportive maternal reactions. Additionally, children in the intervention group presented more frequent somatic complaints than those in the comparison group on posttest. A potential explanation is that the mothers were more prepared to encourage their children to report negative emotions associated with bodily sensations.

Castigar, minimizar, ignorar o manifestar malestar ante la expresión de emociones negativas de los niños puede favorecer la aparición o el empeoramiento de problemas de comportamiento en la infancia. Este estudio examinó los efectos del programa de intervención Viviendo Emociones, focado en la socialización emocional de los niños, en las reacciones maternas a las emociones y en los problemas internalizantes y externalizantes de los niños. Participaron 32 madres de niños entre tres y ocho años, divididas en los grupos intervención (n = 16) y comparación (n = 16). El Viviendo Emociones se realizó en ocho sesiones y busca promover estrategias para identificar y regular las emociones negativas expresadas por los niños para que ellos amplíen su competencia emocional. En el pre-test y post-test, las madres respondieron el CCNES para reportar sus reacciones ante las expresiones emocionales de sus hijos y el CBCL para reportar problemas internalizantes y externalizantes. Los resultados revelaron que las madres en el grupo de intervención reportaron menos reacciones de no apoyo que las madres en el grupo comparación en el post-test. Ese hallazgo resalta el potencial de intervenciones de esta naturaleza para reducir las reacciones maternas de no apoyo. Adicionalmente, los niños del grupo intervención presentaron más quejas somáticas que los niños del grupo comparación en el post-test. Una explicación potencial es que las madres estaban más preparadas para alentar a los niños a reportar emociones negativas asociadas a sensaciones corporales.

Punir, minimizar, ignorar ou manifestar desconforto diante da expressão de emoções negativas dos filhos pode favorecer o surgimento ou agravamento dos problemas de comportamento na infância. Este estudo examinou os efeitos do programa de intervenção, Vivendo Emoções, com foco na socialização emocional infantil, sobre as reações maternas às emoções dos filhos e os problemas internalizantes e externalizantes das crianças. Participaram 32 mães de crianças entre três e oito anos, divididas em grupo intervenção (n = 16) e comparação (n = 16). O Vivendo Emoções foi realizado em oito sessões e busca promover estratégias para identificação e regulação das emoções negativas expressas pelos filhos de forma que a criança amplie sua competência emocional. No pré-teste e no pós-teste, as mães responderam a CCNES para informar suas reações às expressões emocionais nos filhos e o CBCL para relatar problemas internalizantes e externalizantes. Os resultados revelaram que as mães do grupo intervenção relataram menos reações não apoiadoras do que as mães do grupo comparação no pós-teste. Esse achado evidencia o potencial de intervenções dessa natureza para reduzir reações maternas não apoiadoras. Adicionalmente, as crianças do grupo intervenção apresentaram mais queixas somáticas do que as crianças do grupo comparação no pós-teste. Uma explicação potencial é que as mães estivessem mais preparadas para encorajar as crianças a relatar emoções negativas associadas a sensações corporais.

Latent Class Analysis of Prenatal Substance Exposure and Child Behavioral Outcomes.

OBJECTIVES: To predict behavioral disruptions in middle childhood, we identified latent classes of prenatal substance use. STUDY DESIGN: As part of the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program, we harmonized prenatal substance use data and child behavior outcomes from 2195 women and their 6- to 11-year-old children across 10 cohorts in the US and used latent class-adjusted regression models to predict parent-rated child behavior. RESULTS: Three latent classes fit the data: low use (90.5%; n = 1986), primarily using no substances; licit use (6.6%; n = 145), mainly using nicotine with a moderate likelihood of using alcohol and marijuana; and illicit use (2.9%; n = 64), predominantly using illicit substances along with a moderate likelihood of using licit substances. Children exposed to primarily licit substances in utero had greater levels of externalizing behavior than children exposed to low or no substances (P = .001, d = .64). Children exposed to illicit substances in utero showed small but significant elevations in internalizing behavior than children exposed to low or no substances (P < .001, d = .16). CONCLUSIONS: The differences in prenatal polysubstance use may increase risk for specific childhood problem behaviors; however, child outcomes appeared comparably adverse for both licit and illicit polysubstance exposure. We highlight the need for similar multicohort, large-scale studies to examine childhood outcomes based on prenatal substance use profiles.

Habilidades Sociais Educativas de Professoras e Relação com Comportamentos de Pré-Escolares / Teachers' Educational Social Skills and their Relationship with Pre-school Behaviors / Habilidades Sociales Educativas de los Profesores y su Relación con los Comportamientos Preescolares

A pré-escola é um contexto singular, no qual o professor deve incentivar e promover aprendizagens diversas em sua dinâmica pedagógica. Considerando essa necessidade, este estudo teve como objetivo geral avaliar as Habilidades Sociais Educativas de professoras de crianças pré-escolares com desenvolvimento típico, problemas de comportamento e deficiência, assim como, os objetivos específicos de caracterizar as Habilidades Sociais Educativas de professoras de crianças pré-escolares com desenvolvimento típico, problemas de comportamento e deficiência; e relacionar Habilidades Sociais Educativas dos professores com os problemas de comportamento e habilidades sociais das crianças. Participaram 31 professoras e 93 crianças com idades entre 4 e 6 anos. Para a coleta de dados foram utilizados 1) Escala de Comportamentos Sociais de Pré-escolares; 2) Inventário de Habilidades Sociais Educativas; 3) Questionário de Habilidades Sociais Educativas do professor da pré-escola. Os resultados sinalizaram que as professoras apresentaram índices mais elevados de Habilidades Sociais Educativas gerais do que de específicas em situações cotidianas da pré-escola. Houve relação positiva entre Habilidades Sociais Educativas das professoras e o repertório comportamental do grupo de crianças com desenvolvimento típico. A pesquisa concluiu que as professoras apresentavam bom repertório, mas que é necessário investimento em estudos acerca da ocorrência e força da relação entre as variáveis.

Preschool is a unique context in which the teacher must encourage and promote diverse learning in their pedagogical dynamics. Considering this need, this research had the main objective to evaluate the Educational Social Skills of teachers of preschool children with typical development, behavior problems, and disabilities. As well it as had specific objectives to characterize the Educational Social Skills of teachers of preschool children with typical development, behavior problems, and disabilities and relate the Educational Social Skills of teachers with children's behavior problems and social skills. Thirty-one teachers and ninety-three children aged 4 to 6 years participated. Data were collected by applying 1) Preschool Kindergarten Behavior Scales; 2) Inventory of Educational Social Skills; and 3) Educational Social Skills Questionnaire of the preschool teacher. The results indicated that the teachers presented high levels of general Educational Social Skills, rather than specific ones in everyday preschool situations. There was also a positive relationship between the teachers' educational social skills and the behavioral repertoire of the group of children with typical development. The research concluded that the teachers had a good repertoire, but that it is necessary investment in studies about the occurrence and strength of the relationship between variables.

La educación preescolar es un contexto singular donde el profesor debe incentivar y promover aprendizajes distintos en su dinámica pedagógica. Considerando esta necesidad, este estudio tuvo como objetivo general evaluar las Habilidades Sociales Educativas de profesoras de niños preescolares con desarrollo típico, problemas de comportamiento y deficiencia, así como, objetivos específicos de caracterizar las Habilidades Sociales Educativas de profesoras de niños preescolares con desarrollo típico, problemas de comportamiento y deficiencia, relacionar Habilidades Sociales Educativas de los profesores con los problemas de comportamiento y habilidades sociales de los niños. Participaron 31 profesoras y 93 niños con edades entre 4 y 6 años. Para la recolección de datos se utilizaron 1) Escala de Comportamientos Sociales de Preescolares 2) Inventario de Habilidades Sociales Educativas; 3) Cuestionario de Habilidades Sociales Educativas del profesor preescolar. Los resultados señalaron que las profesoras presentaron índices elevados de habilidades sociales educativas generales, más que específicas en situaciones cotidianas preescolares. Hubo relación positiva entre Habilidades Sociales Educativas de las profesoras y el repertorio comportamental del grupo de niños con desarrollo típico. La investigación concluyó que las profesoras presentaron buen repertorio, sin embargo, es necesario invertir en estudios sobre la ocurrencia de las relaciones entre las variables.

Effect of the INSIGHT Responsive Parenting Intervention on Parenting and Child Behavior at Ages 3 and 6 Years.

OBJECTIVES: To examine effects of the INSIGHT study responsive parenting (RP) intervention on reported and observed general parenting and child behavior during early and middle childhood. STUDY DESIGN: Primiparous mother-newborn dyads (n = 279) were randomized to RP intervention or a safety control, with intervention content delivered at research nurse home visits at infant ages 3-4, 16, 28, and 40 weeks and research center visits at 1 and 2 years. At age 3 (n = 220) and 6 years (n = 171) parenting and child behavior were observed during dyadic interactions and coded using the Iowa Family Interaction Rating Scales. Mothers also reported on child behavior (age 3) and aspects of general parenting (age 6) via the Child Behavior Checklist and The Comprehensive General Parenting Questionnaire, respectively. RESULTS: RP group children had fewer mother-reported externalizing (F = 8.69, P = .004) and problem behaviors at age 3 (F = 4.53, P = .03), and higher observed prosocial (F = 4.73, P = .03) and lower antisocial (ie, externalizing; F = 4.79, P = .03) behavior at age 6 vs controls. There were no study group differences in observed maternal sensitivity at age 3 or 6 years. At age 6, RP group mothers reported higher use of structure defined by establishing consistent rules and routines (F = 5.45, P = .02) and organization of their child's environment (F = 7.12, P = .008) compared with controls. CONCLUSIONS: The INSIGHT RP intervention increased parental organization of the child's environment to facilitate competence, and had beneficial impacts on child behavior at 3 and 6 years. No impacts were found on maternal sensitivity in childhood. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01167270.

Nociception associated with pain/distress in young children sedated for dental treatment: a clinical study with objective and subjective measures.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the association between children's pain/distress levels and patient characteristics (age, sex, history of dental pain), sedation type (level of sedation, sedative regimen), nociception and pain intensity reported by the parents in sedated children undergoing minimally invasive dental treatment. METHODS: This clinical study evaluated secondary outcomes of an RCT that evaluated the efficacy of dexmedetomidine sedation with or without ketamine. Only children who had nociception levels recorded using the Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI) were included (0-100; 0 = highest nociception). FLACC scale (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry and Consolability) was used to assess children's pain/distress (0-10; 0 = no pain/distress). Parental proxy report of the child's pain intensity during the treatment was performed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS; 0-100; 0 = no pain). The association between ANI, children's age and sex, dental pain history, sedation level, sedative regimen, and VAS with the FLACC was verified using the generalised estimation equation analysis (alpha 0.05). RESULTS: Participants were 31 children (51.6% boys) and their parents (90.3% mothers). Median FLACC was 3.3 (25th-75th percentiles 1.7-8.2), ANI 80.9 (74.7-85.8), and VAS 10 (1-23). FLACC associated with ANI (OR 0.96; 95% CI 0.93-0.99; p = 0.02), moderate sedation (0.13; 0.03-0.50; p = 0.003), and VAS (1.05; 1.01-1.10; p = 0.01). CONCLUSION: Pain/distress was generally low and more prominent with minimal (versus moderate) sedation and higher nociception.

Dynamic associations between emotion expressions and strategy use in Chinese American and Mexican American preschoolers.

Previous studies of emotion regulation in young children commonly used between-person approaches, which limit our understanding of dynamic and temporal relations between emotion expressions and strategy use. Further, previous work has mainly focused on temperamental reactivity among White children, and it is unclear whether these findings can generalize to children of Asian and Latinx origins. In the current study, we examined the within-person temporal associations between emotion expressions and strategy use among 3- to 5-year-old children in low-income Chinese American (CA) and Mexican American (MA) families. Children's emotion expressions (positive and negative) and strategy use (gaze aversion, self-soothing, fidgeting, and language) during an unfair social interaction task were coded by 10-s epoch. Executive functions were examined as between-person level predictors of strategy use. Multilevel modeling was conducted to examine whether positive and negative emotion expressions at one epoch (t-1) predicted strategy use at the following epoch (t). The results indicate that positive emotion expressions predicted an increase in fidgeting at the next epoch (ß = .34, p < .01). Executive functions were unrelated to strategy use. Cultural group differences were found: CA children displayed lower intensity of positive emotion and fewer strategy use compared with MA children. The present findings inform theories on the dynamics of emotion regulation in young children and have implications for interventions with underrepresented immigrant populations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Neonatal stress and behavior problems in preschool children born preterm.

The aim of the present longitudinal study was to examine the effect of preterm childbirth, acute neonatal stress, and child behavior at 18-36 months of age on later behavior outcomes in 4-5-year-old children. The sample comprised of 70 children who were born preterm. The neonatal characteristics of children were assessed during hospitalization by reviewing their medical records and utilizing the Neonatal Infant Stressor Scale. Behavior problems were evaluated by the maternal-report in the Child Behavior Checklist 1½-5 years. A multiple linear regression analysis was conducted. Also, the repeated measures analysis of variance and the McNemar test for paired samples were performed. Daily exposure of the infants to high neonatal acute stress during NICU hospitalization and more behavior problems at 18-36 months of age was associated with more total and externalizing behavior problems at 4-5 years of age. Lower gestational age at childbirth and more internalizing behavior problems at 18-36 months was associated with more internalizing problems at 4-5 years old. The present study showed the combination of predictors of neonatal conditions and behavioral problems at childhood, highlighting the relevance of the implementation of developmental care in the NICU and follow-up the preterm infants after discharge programs.

Manejo do comportamento infantil no atendimento odontológico: manual de orientações para abordagem clínica / Manual of the management of child behavior for dental care: guidelines for clinical approach

Na odontopediatria as técnicas de manejo comportamental são de suma importância para o controle do medo e da ansiedade no atendimento infantil. Técnicas não farmacológicas como falar-mostrar-fazer, controle de voz, comunicação não verbal, reforço positivo, distração, estabilização protetora, são algumas das maneiras de se obter uma boa colaboração, e êxito na execução de tratamentos, além de formar vínculos entre profissional e criança. Com o passar das gerações, e os seres humanos em constante desenvolvimento e evolução, nota-se que essas técnicas têm se tornado cada vez mais desafiadoras na aplicabilidade clínica. A busca pelos pais e responsáveis por soluções de tratamento tecnológicas, ágeis, e que não gerem traumas e contrariedade para as crianças vem crescendo de forma exponencial. Porém há carência de cirurgiões-dentistas atualizados sobre o manejo do comportamento infantil durante o atendimento odontológico, tornando ainda mais difícil o profissional atender as expectativas dos pais e responsáveis no atendimento. Frente aos desafios no atendimento odontopediátrico, o objetivo desse trabalho foi a realização de 2 manuais de orientações atualizado sobre o manejo do comportamento infantil no atendimento odontológico, a fim de orientar os cirurgiões-dentistas, pais e responsáveis na abordagem da criança durante a rotina clínica (AU)

In pediatric dentistry, behavioral management techniques are of paramount importance for the control of fear and anxiety in childcare. Non-pharmacological techniques such as talking-showing-doing, voice control, non-verbal communication, positive reinforcement, distraction, protective stabilization, are some of the ways to obtain good collaboration and success in the execution of treatments, in addition to forming bonds between professional and child. With the passing of generations, and human beings in constant development and evolution, it is noted that these techniques have become increasingly challenging in clinical applicability. The search by parents and guardians for technological, agile treatment solutions that do not generate trauma and annoyance for children has been growing exponentially. However, there is a lack of dentists who are up to date on the management of children's behavior during dental care, making it even more difficult for professionals to meet the expectations of parents and guardians in care. In view of the challenges in pediatric dental care, the objective of this study was to develop 2 updated guidance manuals on the management of child behavior in dental care, toguide dentists, parents and guardians in the approach to the child during the clinical routine. (AU)

Identificación de hábitos, conductas y prácticas de niñas, niños y adolescentes de 5º y 6º año en instituciones educativas públicas y privadas / Identification of behaviours, habits and practices of 5th and 6th grade children and adolescents studying at private and public schools / Identificação de hábitos, comportamentos e práticas dos meninos, meninas e adolescêntes de 5to e 6to ano do ensino fundamental de instituçoes de ensino público e privado

Introducción: lograr la interacción entre los equipos de salud y la educación, es fundamental para generar futuras generaciones con conocimientos y destrezas que les permitan cuidar su salud, la de sus familias y comunidades. Durante la edad escolar se desarrollan gran parte de las preferencias, costumbres y estilos personales. Objetivo: conocer los hábitos, conductas y prácticas de las niñas, niños y adolescentes de quinto y sexto año de tres instituciones educativas públicas y tres privadas de Montevideo para realizar un diagnóstico de situación que permita planificar una intervención posterior. Material y método: estudio descriptivo, observacional y transversal entre octubre y diciembre 2017. Se aplicó una encuesta anónima a escolares de quinto y sexto año de tres instituciones públicas y tres privadas de los barrios Paso de la Arena, Prado y Colón. Se solicitó consentimiento informado y autorización al comité de investigación institucional. Se utilizaron frecuencias absolutas y porcentajes. Resultados: participaron 331 escolares, 73,1% del sector público y el 26,9% del privado. En la merienda escolar, 46% consume merienda casera y 75% comprada. El 53% no consume alimentos UP en el recreo. En el hogar un 50% come frutas y un 35% come verduras todos los días, un 64,3% consume carne UP hasta 3 veces por semana. Si bien un 48,3% refiere correr todos los días, casi cuatro de cada diez nunca bailan, patinan o andan en bicicleta y dos de cada diez nunca practican deportes. El 65% destina más de 2 horas a las pantallas, 2 de cada 10 duermen menos de 6 horas y más del 50% usan el celular o miran televisión antes de dormir. Se encontraron diferencias entre el sector público y privado en la merienda casera, consumo de UP, carne y agua. Conclusiones: se realizó un diagnóstico de los hábitos, conductas y prácticas de los escolares de esas 3 zonas que permitió elegir los temas prioritarios de salud para trabajar con esas escuelas. La situación es inquietante y debe trabajarse con celeridad a nivel interinstitucional generando cambios en los hábitos de vida de los escolares, sus familias y la comunidad. Se determinó un punto de partida para poder evaluar y medir el impacto de las acciones.

Introduction: promoting interaction between health and educational teams is essential to build the necessary skills and knowledge in future generations that would enable them to take care of their health, their families' and their communities'. Most preferences, habits and personal styles are developed at school age. Objective: to get to know the habits, behaviors and practices of children and adolescents of fifth and sixth grade attending three public and three private educational institutions in Montevideo and make a diagnosis of the situation to able to plan a subsequent intervention. Material and Methods: descriptive, observational and crosssectional study between October and December 2017. An anonymous survey was applied to fifth and sixth grade students from three public and three private institutions in the Paso de la Arena, Prado and Colón neighborhoods. Informed consent and authorization were obtained from the institutional research committee. Absolute frequencies and percentages were used. Results: 331 school children participated, 73.1% from the public sector and 26.9% from the private sector. Regarding school snacks, 46% of them consume homemade snacks and 75% consume processed snacks. 53% do not consume food during recess. At home 50% eat fruits and 35% eat vegetables every day, 64.3% consume UP meat up to 3 times a week. While 48.3% report running every day, almost four out of ten have never danced, skated or ridden a bike and two out of ten have never played sports. 65% spend more than 2 hours watching screens, 2 out of 10 sleep less than 6 hours and more than 50% use the cell phone or watch television before bed. We found significant differences between the public and private sectors regarding homemade snacking, meat and water consumption. Conclusions: we carried out a diagnosis of the habits, behaviors and practices of schoolchildren in these 3 areas, which enabled us to choose priority health topics to work with these schools. The situation is disturbing and it must be addressed quickly at interinstitutional level in order to generate changes in the schoolchildren habits, their families and their communities. We have set up a starting point in order be able to evaluate and measure the impact of actions taken.

Introdução: alcançar a interação entre as equipes de saúde e de educação é essencial para gerar conhecimentos e habilidades nas gerações futuras que lhes permitam cuidar de sua saúde, a de sua família e a de suas comunidades. A maior parte das preferências, costumes e estilos pessoais são desenvolvidos durante a idade escolar. Objetivo: conhecer os hábitos, comportamentos e práticas de crianças e adolescentes do quinto e sexto ano de ensino fundamental de três instituições de ensino público e três de ensino privado de Montevidéu para fazer um diagnóstico da situação que permita planejar uma intervenção posterior. Material e Métodos: estudo descritivo, observacional e transversal entre outubro e dezembro de 2017. Uma pesquisa anónima foi aplicada a alunos do quinto e sexto ano do ensino fundamental de três instituições públicas e três privadas dos bairros Paso de la Arena, Prado e Colón. Consentimento informado e autorização foram solicitados ao comitê de pesquisa da instituição. Foram utilizadas frequências absolutas e porcentagens. Resultados: participaram 331 escolares, sendo 73,1% do setor público e 26,9% do setor privado. Na merenda escolar, 46% consomem lanche caseiro e 75% compram. 53% não consomem alimentos UP no recreio. Em casa 50% comem frutas e 35% comem vegetais todos os dias, 64,3% consomem carne UP até 3 vezes por semana. Enquanto 48,3% relatam correr todos os dias, quase quatro em cada dez nunca dançam, patinam ou andam de bicicleta e dois em cada dez nunca praticam esportes. 65% passam mais de 2 horas assistindo a telas de computador ou telefones, 2 em cada 10 dormem menos de 6 horas e mais de 50% usam o celular ou assistem à televisão antes de dormir. Foram encontradas diferenças entre os setores público e privado no consumo de lanches caseiros, UP, carne e água. Conclusões: um diagnóstico dos hábitos, comportamentos e práticas dos escolares das 3 zonas que permitiram escolher os temas prioritários de saúde para trabalhar com estas escolas. A situação é preocupante e deve ser trabalhada rapidamente no nível interinstitucional, com o fim de gerar mudanças nos hábitos de vida dos escolares, de suas famílias e da comunidade. Determinouse um ponto de partida para poder avaliar e mensurar o impacto das ações realizadas.