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

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

Cuidadores domiciliares de idosos: qualidade de vida e práticas no processo de cuidar / Home caregivers of elderly: quality of life and practices in the care process

Objetivou-se avaliar a autopercepção da qualidade de vida dos cuidadores de idosos e conhecer as práticas no processo de cuidar. A amostra foi composta por 194 cuidadores domiciliares de idosos. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas, utilizando um roteiro semiestruturado e o instrumento EQ-5D-3L/ VAS. Do total, 34,5% não apresentou problemas nas cinco dimensões estudadas e declarou boa saúde (VAS médio 86,5 ±13,4).Em 65,5%, observaram-se problemas moderados e ou extremos nascinco dimensões, sendo que os extremos foram relatados somente nas dimensões dor/mal-estar e ansiedade/depressão. Administravam medicamentos 76,8% dos cuidadores, 60,3% auxiliavam com vestuário, 58,7% com o banho, 58,2% com a locomoção, 31,9% alimentação e 34% com a higiene bucal. Do total, 39,18% relatou ter dificuldades na rotina de cuidados, 12,89% estavam relacionadas à locomoção do idoso; 7,73% ao banho; 3,09% à convivência com o idoso, 0,52% à administração de medicamentos e 14,95% a outras dificuldades descritas e agrupadas em três categorias: "isolamento social" (13,80%), "conflitos de convivência" (48,27%) e "sobrecarga física e emocional" (37,93%). Houve predomínio de cuidadores do sexo feminino, revelando que o dever de cuidar ainda é cultural e socialmente considerado como característica da mulher. A imposição dos familiares, o acúmulo de funções diversas no lar e a falta de suporte familiar e financeiro explicariam a percepção de forma mais negativa do estado de saúde destas cuidadoras. A rotina de cuidados prestados aos idosos é complexa e são necessárias intervenções voltadas ao acompanhamento e capacitação destes cuidadores.(AU)

The objective was to evaluate the self-perception of the quality of life of caregivers of the elderly and to know the practices in the care process. The sample consisted of 194 home caregivers for the elderly. Data were collected through interviews, using a semi-structured script and the EQ-5D-3L /VAS instrument. Of the total, 34.5% had no problems in the five dimensions studied and declared good health (average VAS 86.5 ± 13.4). In 65.5%, moderate and/or extreme problems were observed in the five dimensions, and the extremes were reported only in the pain/malaise and anxiety/depression dimensions. 76.8% of the caregivers administered medication, 60.3% helped with clothing, 58.7% bath, 58.2% walking, 31.9% food, and 34% oral hygiene. Of the total 39.18% reported difficulties in the care routine, 12.89% was related to the elderly's locomotion; 7.73% to the bath; 3.09% to living with the elderly, 0.52% to medication administration, and 14.95% to other difficulties described and grouped into three categories: "social isolation" (13.80%), "conflicts of living" (48.27%) and "physical and emotional overload" (37.93%). There was a predominance of female caregivers revealing that the duty to care is still, culturally and socially considered a characteristic of women. The negative self-perception of caregivers is associated with the imposition of family members, the accumulation of various functions in the home, and the lack of support. The routine of care provided to the elderly is complex and interventions aimed at monitoring and training these caregivers are necessary.(AU)

Condição de saúde bucal e acesso aos serviços odontológicos em idosos atendidos em um hospital municipal da área rural de Benguela, Angola / Oral health condition and access to dental services in older people attended at a municipal hospital in the rural area of Benguela, Angola

Resumo Objetivo Analisar a condição de saúde bucal em idosos do município de Bocoio, província de Benguela, Angola, Africa. Métodos Estudo epidemiológico, transversal e analítico, realizado com 213 idosos, em 2019. Por meio de entrevistas e exames clínicos, analisou-se o perfil sociodemográfico; percepção de saúde bucal; higiene oral; uso de serviços odontológicos; consumo de tabaco, álcool, e açúcar; prejuízos funcionais e sociais devido a problemas bucais; índice de cárie dentária (CPOD); cárie radicular; condição periodontal; uso e necessidade de prótese; e lesões bucais. Resultados A maioria dos idosos era do sexo feminino (69,01%), com 60 a 70 anos (77,46%), não trabalhava (92,96%), não frequentou a escola (82,63%), e classificou sua saúde bucal como moderada (75,59%). Verificou-se que 52,58% realizava higienização bucal duas vezes por dia, utilizando escova dentária e dentifrício fluoretado (92,49%); nenhum participante utilizava fio dental; 47,89% realizou a última consulta odontológica há mais de dois anos; 20,66% fumavam diariamente; o consumo de álcool e alimentos açucarados foi baixo; 89,67% relataram dificuldade para mastigar; e 7,04% eram edêntulos totais. Houve associação (p<0,01) entre maior número de dentes perdidos, faixa etária mais avançada e baixo nível de escolaridade. O CPOD médio foi de 20,8±5,3 e nenhum dente obturado foi encontrado; a média de raízes cariadas foi de 2,43±2,10; a maioria dos dentes apresentava bolsa periodontal (50,32%) e perda de inserção (51,00%); 99,53% dos idosos necessitava de prótese; e 0,94% apresentava lesões bucais. Conclusão A condição de saúde bucal dos idosos de Bocoio é precária e marcada pela falta de acesso aos serviços odontológicos.

Abstract Objective To analyze the oral health status of elderly people in the municipality of Bocoio, Benguela province, Angola, Africa. Methods Epidemiological, cross-sectional and analytical study carried out with 213 elderly people in 2019. Through interviews and clinical examinations, the sociodemographic profile; oral health perception; oral hygiene; use of dental services; consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and sugar; functional and social impairments due to oral problems; dental caries index (DMFT); root caries; periodontal condition; use and need for prosthesis; and presence of oral lesions were analyzed. Results Most of the elderly were female (69.01%), aged 60 to 70 years (77.46%), did not work (92.96%), did not attend school (82.63%), and classified their oral health status as moderate (75.59%). It was found that 52.58% performed oral hygiene twice a day, using toothbrush and fluoridated dentifrice (92.49%); no participant used dental floss; 47.89% had their last dental appointment more than two years ago; 20.66% smoked daily; consumption of alcohol and sugary foods was low; 89.67% reported difficulty chewing; and 7.04% were fully edentulous. There was an association (p<0.01) between the greater number of missing teeth, and older age group and low level of education. The mean DMFT was 20.8±5.3 and no filled teeth were found; the mean of decayed roots was 2.43±2.10; most teeth had periodontal pocket (50.32%) and attachment loss (51.00%); 99.53% of the elderly needed a prosthesis; and 0.94% had oral lesions. Conclusion The oral health condition of the elderly in Bocoio is precarious and marked by the lack of access to dental services.

Impact of oral conditions on the quality of life of elderly caregivers and oral health practices / O impacto das condições bucais na qualidade de vida de cuidadores domiciliares de idosos e práticas em saúde bucal

INTRODUCTION: Identifying factors related to the quality of life constitutes strategy for the actions supporting and monitoring the population health. OBJECTIVE: To assess oral health practices in the elderly, the clinical conditions of oral health of the caregiver and the elderly and oral health-related quality of life of caregiver. METHODS: Oral health was evaluated in 388 participants (194 caregivers and 194 elderly) by: the decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) index, the use and need of prosthesis, the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) scale and a semi-structured questionnaire. RESULTS: Most caregivers (91.3%) acquired oral health knowledge in daily practice, 33% performed oral hygiene in the elderly and 28% reported difficulties with this activity. The average DMFT was 19.24 for caregivers and 28.70 for the elderly, both with predominance of missing teeth. Prostheses were used by 57.73% of caregivers and 63.40% of elderly. The need of protheses was high, mostly in the mandible, respectively 34.54% and 51.55%. The association between OHIP-14 and the need for total prosthesis showed an impact on the dimensions physical and psychological disabilities. The importance of religion affected the dimension psychological discomfort and physical and psychological disabilities. Caregivers over 60 years old had a 1.2 greater chance of oral health impact on quality of life compared to the 20 to 60-year-old group. CONCLUSION: The presence of low-value cultural contexts of self-care associated with a positive perception of oral health, even in precarious clinical conditions, minimized the impact on caregivers' quality of life.

INTRODUÇÃO: Identificar fatores relacionados à qualidade de vida constitui estratégia para as ações de suporte e acompanhamento da saúde da população. OBJETIVO: Avaliar as práticas em saúde bucal nos idosos, as condições clínicas de saúde bucal do cuidador e do idoso e a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal dos cuidadores. MÉTODOS: A saúde bucal foi avaliada em 388 participantes (194 cuidadores e 194 idosos) usando: índice dentes cariados, perdidos e obturados (CPOD), uso e necessidade de próteses, instrumento Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) e questionário semiestruturado. RESULTADOS: A maioria dos cuidadores (91,3%) adquiriu conhecimento em saúde bucal na prática diária, 33% realizava higiene bucal no idoso e 28% relatou ter dificuldades com esta atividade. Registrou-se CPOD 19,24 para cuidadores e 28,70 para idosos, ambos com predomínio do compo­nente perdido. Dos cuidadores, 57,73% usava prótese e dos idosos, 63,40%. A necessidade das próteses foi alta principalmente na mandíbula, respectivamente 34,54% e 51,55%. A associação entre OHIP-14 e a necessidade de prótese total evidenciou impacto nas dimensões incapacidades física e psicológica. A importância da religião associou-se a impactos nas dimensões desconforto psicológico e incapacidades física e psicológica. Os cuidadores com 60 anos ou mais apresentaram chance de 1,2 vezes maior de impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida quando comparados ao grupo de 20 a 60 anos. CONCLUSÃO: O impacto na qualidade de vida dos cuidadores foi minimizado pela presença de contextos culturais pouco valorativos de autocuidado associados à percepção positiva de saúde bucal, mesmo em condições clínicas precária.

Characterization of the self-perception of oral health in the Brazilian adult population / Caracterização da condição percebida de saúde bucal na população adulta brasileira

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

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é realizar uma análise dos fatores que determinam a autopercepção de saúde bucal dos brasileiros sob base metodológica multidimensional. Estudo transversal, com dados provenientes de inquérito em âmbito nacional. Foi realizada entrevista domiciliar com uma amostra de 60.202 adultos. Considerou-se a autopercepção de saúde bucal como variável desfecho e características sociodemográficas, de autocuidado e condição de saúde bucal, de utilização de serviços odontológicos, de condição de saúde geral e de trabalho como variáveis independentes. Empregou-se o teste de redução de dimensionalidade e as variáveis que apresentaram relação passaram pelo teste de regressão logística. A autopercepção negativa de saúde bucal apresentou-se relacionada à dificuldade para se alimentar, avaliação negativa do atendimento recebido durante a última consulta odontológica, autopercepção ruim da condição de saúde geral, não utilização de fio dental, perda dental superior e motivo da última consulta com o cirurgião dentista. A utilização de base metodológica multidimensional foi capaz de (re)desenhar modelos explicativos para a condição percebida de saúde bucal de adultos brasileiros, devendo, os seus resultados serem considerados na implementação, avaliação e qualificação da rede de saúde bucal.

Vaccination coverage and immunity against hepatitis B in public health dentists

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Occupational exposure is a major risk factor for hepatitis B (HB) transmission. METHODS: Vaccination coverage and immunity verification from 64 dentists of the Brazilian Unified Health System were investigated. An immunochromatographic method was used to verify immunity against the disease. RESULTS: Overall, 77.77% of participating dentists completed the vaccination schedule; 37.50% had negative anti-HBs test results. Furthermore, 60.93% of participants never underwent anti-HBs tests and 40% did not know how to correctly interpret results. CONCLUSIONS: Numerous dentists were not immune to the disease. Few participants previously performed the test, with many not knowing how to interpret the results.

Trabalho do cirurgião-dentista no serviço público de saúde e implicações sobre o estresse / The dentist's work in the public health service and implications regarding stress

Objetivo: explorar a relação entre estresse e processo de trabalho de cirurgiões-dentistas do serviço público, considerando profissionais de Unidades Básicas de Saúde ­ UBS e de Unidades de Saúde da Família - USF. Metodologia: para a coleta de informações, utilizaram-se o questionário de estresse validado e questões visando apreender a concepção dos profissionais sobre o estresse, seus desdobramentos no trabalho e suas formas de enfrentamento. Os dados quantitativos foram analisados pelo qui- -quadrado e os qualitativos, pela Técnica da Análise de Conteúdo. Resultados: indivíduos atuantes em USF expuseram frequência mais elevada da condição de estresse, quando comparados a profissionais UBS (p=0,011), com predominância da fase de resistência para ambos (p=0,547). Grande parte dos cirurgiões-dentistas atribui a determinação do estresse ao estilo de vida e a questões laborais, como fatores precedentes, alterações físicas e psicológicas. Para o enfrentamento do estresse, os profissionais manifestam, com frequência, a habilidade em manter a calma e a paciência, a prática de atividades físicas e de atividades de lazer. Conclusão: o modelo de atenção à saúde parece influenciar o fenômeno estresse e as concepções apreendidas por ambos os grupos traduzem situações inerentes à prática laboral de cirurgiões-dentistas do serviço público, independentemente do processo de trabalho adotado.

Objective: the purpose was to explore the relationship between stress and dentists' work process in the public health service, considering professionals in Basic Health and Family Health Strategy units of a city in southern Brazil. Methods: to collect information, we used the validated stress questionnaire and questions aimed at understanding professionals' conceptions about stress, its consequences at work, and the ways of coping. Quantitative data were analyzed using the Chi-square test, and qualitative data were submitted to the Content Analysis technique. Results: individuals working in the Family Health Strategy Units demonstrated a higher frequency of stress when compared to Basic Health Unit professionals (p=0.011), and both groups had a prevalent stress phase called resistance (p=0.547). Many of the subjects attributed the determination of stress to lifestyle and work-related issues. As preceding stress factors, the subjects indicated physical and psychological changes with emphasis on excessive body fatigue and emotional exhaustion. On ways seen for coping with stress, professionals often expressed the ability to remain calm and patient, and engaging in physical activity and leisure activities. Conclusion: the health care model seems to influence the stress phenomenon and the conceptions held by both groups demonstrate inherent situations in dentists' professional practice in the public health service, regardless of the work process adopted.

Case-resolving capacity of dental care of the Unified Health System: the perception of users in a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil / Resolutividade do serviço odontológico no Sistema Único de Saúde: a percepção de usuários de um município paulista, Brasil

Abstract The aim of this study was to learn about the users' perceptions concerning the case-resolving capacity of dental care in the Unified Health System and to analyze the associations between solving capacity and both sociodemographic characteristics and access to the service. This was a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, in which 461 users responded to individual interviews. The outcome variable was the case-resolving capacity of dental care, obtained through the question: "In your opinion, is the dentist of this health center managing to solve all your oral health problems (Yes/No)". Independent variables were grouped into the following: sociodemographic and related to the access to the service. Most participants reported that their oral health problems were being solved. By using the Poisson regression, the lack of case-resolving capacity was found to be associated to the patients' not considering the dental surgeon's working hours convenient; to the long time they had to wait to get an appointment in the health center; and to the long time they had to wait in the waiting room. The results showed the positive view that users have about the case-resolving capacity of public dental care, and the relationship between access to the service and the said solving capacity.

Resumo O objetivo neste estudo foi conhecer a percepção do usuário sobre a resolutividade do serviço odontológico no Sistema Único de Saúde, e analisar as associações entre resolutividade e características sociodemográficas e de acesso ao serviço. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa transversal com abordagem quantitativa, na qual 461 usuários responderam a entrevistas individuais. A variável desfecho foi a resolutividade do serviço odontológico, obtida através da seguinte pergunta: "Em sua opinião, o dentista desta unidade de saúde está conseguindo resolver todos os seus problemas de saúde bucal? (sim/não)". As variáveis independentes foram agrupadas em: sociodemográficas, e de acesso ao serviço. A maioria dos participantes relatou que seus problemas de saúde bucal estavam sendo resolvidos. Por meio da regressão de Poisson, observou-se que a falta de resolutividade esteve associada a não considerar o horário de trabalho do cirurgião-dentista conveniente; à grande demora para conseguir realizar o agendamento para a unidade de saúde; e ao tempo na sala de espera ser muito demorado. Os resultados revelaram a percepção positiva que o usuário teve sobre a resolutividade do serviço público odontológico, e a relação existente entre o acesso ao serviço e a capacidade resolutiva referida.

Inequalities in Oral Health among Older Brazilians: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of a National Survey

Objective: To investigate the association of tooth loss and periodontal disease with socioeconomic and demographic factors, the need for and use of health services, and the effect of oral health on the daily lives of older Brazilians. Material and Methods: We abstracted data from a nation-wide, representative, cross-sectional survey of 7619 Brazilians aged between 65 to 74 years. Poisson regression models were created to investigate associations between oral diseases and income, education level, gender, ethnicity, region of residence, and use of dental services; statistical significance was set at 5%. Results: The mean age of the 7619 subjects studied was 69 years (95% Confidence Interval, 68.9­69.1); 61.9% were women. Regarding ethnicity, 46.95% were White, 38.90% were Brown, 11.54% were Black and 2.53% belonged to other ethnic groups. Bleeding on probing or dental calculus was present in 26.67% of subjects, whereas LOA was present in 87.27%. The loss of at least one tooth was observed in 48.90% of subjects, while 47.03% were completely edentulous. Low educational status increased the prevalence ratio (PR) of all diseases (loss of attachment, PR=5.54; bleeding on probing, PR=3.93; tooth loss, PR=2.24; edentulousness, PR=3.34). The prevalence of tooth loss was 2.58 times higher in subjects who reported a monthly income of less than 301 USD. The effect on daily life was occasionally a protective factor and occasionally increased the likelihoods of diseases. Conclusion: These findings substantiate the association of socioeconomic conditions, demographic features, and use of dental services with bleeding on probing, presence of dental calculus, loss of periodontal attachment, tooth loss, and edentulousness among older Brazilian subjects.

Análise documental dos serviços de saúde bucal ofertados à população indígena no brasil / Documentary analysis of the oral health services offered to the brazilian indigenous population

Introdução: Os povos indígenas do Brasil compõem um cenário diversificado do ponto de vista cultural. A garantia de assistência à saúde geral e bucal indígena, atualmente, foi estabelecida pelo Subsistema de Atenção à Saúde Indígena, integrado ao Sistema Único de Saúde. Objetivos: Analisar a política de saúde bucal inserida no subsistema de saúde indígena, evidenciando a sua evolução no processo histórico e legal. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo e exploratório, em que foram consultados decretos, leis e portarias, já com as recentes e respectivas mudanças na legislação. Discussão: Apesar dos avanços, há recorrentes disparidades ao analisarmos a saúde bucal indígena em comparação à população brasileira não indígena. Essa diferença é observada nos perfis de saúde indígena, os quais são relativos aos âmbitos nacionais e regionais, em uma combinação de fatores socioeconômicos, ambientais e políticos. Ao longo do tempo, a saúde indígena esteve sob responsabilidade de distintas instituições. Recentemente, um projeto de lei propôs a criação do Instituto Nacional de Saúde Indígena, com intuito de simplificar os processos administrativos. Conclusão: A trajetória da saúde bucal indígena brasileira é marcada por dissidências e existem bases jurídicas que garantem o acesso aos cuidados de saúde deste grupo, embora a descontinuidade das políticas impeça a integralidade das ações de saúde bucal (AU).

Introducion: From a cultural point of view the Brazilian indigenous peoples compose a diversified cultural scenario. The guarantee of general and oral health assistance of indigenous people has been established by the Subsystem of Attention to Indigenous Health, integrated into the Brazilian Unified Health System. Objectives: To analyze the oral health policy inserted in the subsystem of indigenous health, evidencing its evolution in the historical and legal process. Methodology: It was a descriptive and exploratory study, in which decrees, laws and rules were consulted, with recent and relevant changes in legislation. Discussion: Despite the advances there are recurrent disparities when analyzing indigenous oral health in comparison to the nonindigenous Brazilian population. This difference is observed in indigenous health profiles, which are related to national and regional levels, in a combination of socioeconomic, environmental and political factors. Over the years, indigenous health has been under the responsibility of different institutions. Recently, a bill proposed the creation of the National Institute of Indigenous Health, in order to simplify administrative processes. Conclusion: The trajectory of Brazilian indigenous oral health is marked by dissidents and there are legal bases that guarantee the access to health care of this group, although the discontinuity of the policies blocks the integrality of oral health actions (AU).

User Satisfaction with the Public Oral Health Services in the Different Dimensions of Health Care

Objective: To verify user satisfaction with the public oral health services in its different dimensions of care and relate them to the socioeconomic and demographic conditions. Material and Methods: Cross-sectional survey, developed with users interviewed of the public oral health services under the Primary Health Care of a Brazilian city (n=461). The associations of satisfaction with the socioeconomic and demographic conditions were analyzed using the chi-square test. Questions concerning satisfaction with the service were grouped into five domains - 'physical structure', 'relation and communication', 'information and support', 'health care' and 'organization of services' - analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis Test. Results: Elderly individuals with low education and male, tended to be more satisfied with the services. The users reported being satisfied with the service, that were unhappy, referred to the time and the form to schedule a consultation, the time expected to be attended and the resolving capacity of oral health problems, as the causes. The overall satisfaction index was 0.8. The top rated domains were 'physical structure' (0.9) and 'relation and communication' (0.85). The 'service organization' domain received the worst evaluation (0.71) and when compared to the others domain presenting a significant difference. The 'physical structure' domain was significantly highlighted from the domains of 'oral health care' (0.78) and 'information and support' (0.78). The 'relation and communication' domain, also significantly excelled over the areas of 'oral health care'. Conclusion: The users rated the aspects of health care in a very positive way. The areas of highest user satisfaction were 'physical structure' and 'relation and communication'. However, the need for directing production processes in health became evident, especially regarding the organization of services, the domain with the worst rating.

Sociodemographic and epidemiological profile of leprosy patients in an endemic region in Brazil

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The incidence of Hansen's disease is high in overlooked populations. METHODS: Data of Hansen's disease cases reported in the information system of the Department of Informatics, Brazilian Unified Health System, from 2013 to 2014 were analyzed. RESULTS: Among 434 studied cases of Hansen's disease, the female sex (52.5%), adult age (73.7%), low educational level (61.8%), and multibacillary form were associated with higher prevalence rates. CONCLUSIONS: Hansen's disease is more frequent among female adults with a low educational level, and the prevalence of multibacillary leprosy reflects disease detection at late stages.

Avaliação do usuário sobre o atendimento odontológico no Sistema Único de Saúde: uma abordagem à luz da humanização / User evaluation on dental care in the Unified Health System: an approach from the standpoint of humanization

Resumo Objetivou-se neste estudo conhecer a avaliação do usuário sobre o atendimento odontológico no Sistema Único de Saúde e analisar as associações entre a mesma, características sociodemográficas e aspectos relacionados à humanização nos serviços. Trata-se de pesquisa transversal com abordagem quantitativa, na qual 461 usuários responderam a entrevistas individuais. A variável desfecho foi obtida por meio da pergunta: “Como o(a) Senhor(a) considera o atendimento dado pelo dentista e pela equipe dele nessa unidade de saúde?”. As respostas foram agrupadas nas categorias “avaliação positiva” e “avaliação negativa”. As variáveis independentes integraram dois grupos: sociodemográficas e relacionadas à humanização no atendimento. A avaliação positiva (90,4%) prevaleceu sobre a negativa. Utilizando-se a regressão de Poisson, verificou-se que a avaliação negativa esteve estatisticamente associada a não ter sentido confiança no dentista e na equipe, e a não ter facilidade para falar com esses profissionais após o fim do tratamento. Os resultados evidenciaram a preponderante avaliação positiva do usuário sobre o atendimento, e sugerem que a avaliação pode estar mais relacionada à humanização nos serviços do que às características sociodemográficas da população.

Abstract The scope of this study was to assess user evaluation about dental care in the Unified Health System and analyze the associations between this evaluation, sociodemographic characteristics, and aspects related to humanization of the services. It involved a cross-sectional survey with a quantitative approach, in which 461 users responded to individual interviews. The outcome variable was obtained by means of the question: “How do you consider the care given by the dentist and by the team in this health unit?” Responses were grouped into “positive evaluation” and “negative evaluation.” The independent variables integrated two groups: sociodemographic, and related to the humanization of care. The positive evaluation (90.4%) prevailed over the negative. Using Poisson regression, it was found that the negative evaluation was statistically associated with not having felt confidence in the dentist and staff, and not being able to talk to these professionals after the end of treatment. The results showed the preponderantly positive user evaluation of the service, and suggest that the evaluation may be more related to the humanization in services than to sociodemographic characteristics of the population.

Relationship betweenPerception of Oral Health, Clinical Conditions and Socio-Behavioral Factors of Mother-Child

To verify a mother's perception about her and her child`s oral health as well as to analyze its association with socio-behavioral factors.Material and Methods:The study was conducted with 73 pairs of mother and child, through interviews, using a semi-structured questionnaire and clinical exam. The clinical variables studied were: caries prevalence and gingival diseases and nonclinical variables: socio-behavioral factors, perception and habits.Bivariate analyzes, logistic regression and odds ratio (p ≤ 0.05 and 95% CI) were employed.Results:Most mothers considered their oral health as poor (57.5%) and their children as good (68.5%). In the multivariate analysis, measures of self-perception of oral health were significantly associated with the presence of caries in the mother (p <0.01), and oral health perception of the child was related to the presence of caries (p <0.01) and marital status (0.05).Conclusion:The clinical and behavioral factors were associated with themeasures of perceived oral health...

Dental fluorosis and its influence on children’s life

This study verified the prevalence of dental fluorosis in 12-year-old children and its association with different fluoride levels in the public water supply, and evaluated the level of perception of dental fluorosis by the studied children. To assess fluorosis prevalence, clinical examinations were performed and a structured instrument was used to evaluate the self-perception of fluorosis. The water supply source in the children’s area of residence since birth was used as the study criterion. In total, 496 children were included in the study. Fluorosis was diagnosed in 292 (58.9%) children; from these, 220 (44.4%) children were diagnosed with very mild fluorosis, 59 (11.9%) with mild fluorosis, 12 (2.4%) with moderate fluorosis, and 1 (0.2%) child with severe fluorosis. A significant association (p = 0.0004) was observed between the presence of fluorosis and areas with excessive fluoride in the water supply. Among the 292 children that showed fluorosis, 40% perceived the presence of spots in their teeth. The prevalence of fluorosis was slightly high, and the mildest levels were the most frequently observed. Although most of the children showed fluorosis to various degrees, the majority did not perceive these spots, suggesting that this alteration did not affect their quality of life.

Oral impacts on the daily performance of Brazilians assessed using a sociodental approach: analyses of national data

The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between oral diseases and their impact on the daily performance of adult and elderly Brazilians, verify the association of oral diseases with socioeconomic and demographic features, and compare the standard estimate of need with the sociodental assessment of these same needs. The authors evaluated data from 17,398 Brazilians aged between 35-44 years and 65-74 years, taken from the cross-sectional Brazilian Oral Health Survey (Saúde Bucal Brasil - SBBrasil). Regression models were applied to assess associations among impacts on daily performance and income, schooling, gender, region, use of dental services, health perception and dental disease status. McNemar’s test was applied to compare standard versus impact-related estimates of need. The prevalence ratio of these impacts was associated with the sociodemographic versus health perceptions (p < 0.001) of adults and the elderly. Adults also had impacts associated with loss of periodontal attachment (p < 0.001). The prevalence of normative needs was 95.39% for adults and 99.76% for the elderly, whereas the impact-related estimate of need was 50.92% and 43.71%, respectively. The impacted-related approach had a statistically significant association with the normative estimate of need (p < 0.001). This study showed a relationship between oral impact on daily performance of adults and educational level. Sociodemographic features were also related to the impacts on both adults and the elderly, and to health perception. The impacts among the adults were related to the loss of periodontal attachment. In addition, the authors found a sizable difference between the standard versus the sociodental approach, in that the sociodental assessment needs were lower than the needs identified by the standard estimate of need.

Humanização na atenção básica de saúde na percepção de idosos / Humanization in primary health care from the viewpoint of elderly

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a percepção do idoso quanto ao cuidado humanizado na atenção básica de saúde, com enfoque sobre os aspectos do atendimento ambulatorial que interferem na qualidade do atendimento. Para isso, realizou-se um estudo do tipo transversal, abrangendo todas as unidades básicas de saúde de um município do interior do Estado de São Paulo, por meio de entrevistas dirigidas aos idosos que frequentavam essas unidades. O instrumento utilizado foi desenvolvido pela Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS), que, em busca de maior objetividade para a avaliação da qualidade do cuidado à saúde, propôs o conceito de responsividade, para referir-se aos elementos não diretamente ligados ao estado de saúde, e sim aos envolvidos no atendimento acolhedor e resolutivo com responsabilidade e vínculo. Dessa forma, os domínios de responsividade avaliados foram: pronta atenção, dignidade, comunicação, autonomia, escolha dos profissionais, confidencialidade e estrutura física e conforto. Os resultados foram analisados através do software Epi Info 3.5.2. Verificou-se que alguns domínios da atenção em saúde, altamente valorizados pelos idosos, tiveram desempenho bem inferior, como: Autonomia, em que apenas 54,4% tiveram liberdade para tomar decisões sobre sua saúde ou tratamento; e Comunicação, em que 67,6% não obtiveram informações sobre outros tipos de tratamentos ou exames e 79,2% não tiveram oportunidade para esclarecimentos quanto às dúvidas sobre o tratamento. Sugere-se, portanto, mudanças nos serviços de atenção básica à saúde prestados, principalmente quando se trata de idosos, uma população especial que necessita receber uma assistência diferenciada...

The objective of this study was to analyze the perception of the elderly population on how humanized is primary health care, focusing on aspects of outpatient services that affect the quality of care. For this purpose, a cross-sectional study was performed, covering all units offering primary health care in a city in the state of São Paulo, by means of interviews targeted at the elderly who attend these units. The instrument used was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) that proposed the concept of responsiveness searching for greater objectivity in the assessment of healthcare quality. This concept refers to the elements that are not directly linked to the health status, but those involved in the friendly and decisive service with responsibility and bonding. The areas of responsiveness were: prompt attention, dignity, communication, autonomy, option of professionals, confidentiality and physical structure and comfort. The results were analyzed at the Epi Info 3.5.2 software. It was found that some areas of health care, highly valued by older people, had lower performance, for instance: Autonomy, where only 54.4% were free to make decisions about his/her health or treatment, and Communication, in which 67.6% did not obtain information on other types of treatments or tests and 79.2% had no opportunity for clarification regarding questions about their treatments. It is suggested, therefore, that changes should be made in services provided by primary healthcare units, especially when it comes to seniors, a special population that needs to receive a special service...

Social aspects of dental caries in the context of mother-child pairs

The relationship between mother and child in the context of oral health has traditionally been exposed by the scientific literature in microbiology, which lacks a broad and necessary discussion of health and illness seen as processes, both biological and social. Objective: Investigate the family social determinants associated with the caries history of children and the need for dental treatment (NDT) among their mothers was the objective of this study. Material and methods: This research employed a cross-sectional study of mother-child pairs living in southern Brazil. Data collection occurred in public institutions of early childhood education. The instruments included a structured questionnaire administered to mothers and clinical oral examinations of the mothers and children. The social variables considered were marital status, maternal education, number of children, income, employment status, and frequency of visits to a dental professional. The measured outcomes were the maternal NDT and child caries history. Data were analyzed by the chi-square test (χ2) and by discriminant analysis. Results: The final sample consisted of 272 mother-child pairs and it was found that the greatest need for treatment was among mothers with low educational level and low family income who rarely or never visited a dentist. Tooth decay was less frequent in only child, and most frequent in children of mothers with low educational attainment, and in children in lower income households who rarely or never visited the dentist. The social determinants of caries in children and of the maternal NDT were similar. It follows that the maternal NDT and caries history among children were strongly associated with maternal education (p<0.0001), household income (p<0.0001), and frequency of visits to a dental professional (0.0018). Caries history among children was also associated with number of children in the household (p<0.0001). Conclusions: ...

Conselhos de saúde: análise do funcionamento dos espaços de participação social / Health councils: analysis of the functioning of spaces of social participation

Os Conselhos de Saúde surgem no cenário brasileiro, após inúmeras tentativas de conquista dadescentralização e municipalização político-administrativa, como importante instrumento de controlesocial na saúde. Nesta perspectiva, objetivou-se neste estudo analisar as bases legais e o funcionamentodos Conselhos de Saúde de cinco municípios adstritos à 2ª Regional de Saúde do Estado de São Paulo.A abordagem metodológica foi descritiva exploratória, sustentada a partir de pesquisa documentalrealizada por meio de análise da legislação municipal em vigor, das atas referentes às reuniões ocorridasem um período de dois anos, além de entrevistas semi-estruturadas com os presidentes dos ConselhosMunicipais de Saúde. Os resultados evidenciaram o caráter figurativo dos membros dos conselhos estudados no exercício de suas funções, revelando a presença apenas física de representantes dos segmentos previstos na resolução 333/03, sem, portanto, a efetiva participação dos mesmos

The Health Councils appears in the Brazilian scene, after innumerable attempts of improvement in the political and administrational's decentralization and regionalization, like subsystems of the social security's in the health, whose main function is to improve the social control in this area. In this perspective, this article has as objective to analyze the legal basis and functioning of the Health Councilsin five municipalities from 2nd Regional Health in the state of São Paulo. The methodological approach was descriptive exploratory, sustained from desk research conducted by analysis of municipal legislation in force, the minutes of the meetings hel over a period of two years, and semi-structured interviewswith the Presidents of Municipal Councils Health. The results show the figurative character of the studied councils' members in their functions, revealing only the physical presence of the representative segments' in the resolution 333/03, without their effective participation .

O conceito de saúde geral e bucal na visão dos cuidadores de idosos / The meaning of general and oral health on the elderly caregiver's view

A pesquisa objetivou analisar a percepção dos cuidadores de idosos em relação aos conceitos de saúde bucal e geral e em relação ao estado de saúde dos idosos institucionalizados. Realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa pela técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Foram entrevistados 42 cuidadores de idosos das instituições asilares de Araçatuba, SP e Passo Fundo, RS por meio de um questionário estruturado, pré-testado em um estudo piloto. As entrevistas foram gravadas e transcritas para a análise qualitativa. Foram elaborados com base nas respostas sete Discursos do Sujeito Coletivo (DSCs). A saúde bucal, segundo os cuidadores, consiste nos hábitos de higienização e na boa alimentação, enquanto a ausência é compreendida pelas sequelas das patologias bucais. Os antigos conceitos de saúde estão sendo substituídos pelas novas percepções de qualidade de vida, porém eles ainda são divergentes entre profissionais mais antigos e os formados nas últimas duas décadas. Essa percepção de saúde como qualidade de vida ainda não chegou à odontologia, em que permanece o antigo conceito da ausência de sintomas. Para uma parcela dos cuidadores, os idosos institucionalizados não possuem saúde bucal, e a única forma de melhorar sua condição é por meio do atendimento clínico.

The aim of this study was to analyze the perception of elderly caregivers in relation to the meaning of general and oral health and about oral health status of the institutionalized aged. It was performed a qualitative study, using Discourse of Collective Subject method. It were interviewed 42 caregivers who worked in longterm care facilities of Araçatuba City, SP and Passo Fundo City, RS - Brazil, applying a structured questionnaire. The interviews were recorded and transcript to be performed the qualitative analysis. The answers were analyzed and them it was elaborated the discourses of collective subject (DCS). Oral health, according to caregivers, was hygiene habits and good diet, while the absence of oral health was sequelae of oral diseases. It's possible to note that older means of health were being substituted by new perceptions of quality of life and is very divergent between older professionals and those who graduated during last two decades. However, according to caregivers, this health perception as quality of life was not included in Dentistry, where the old mean "absence of symptoms" was prevalent. For part of them, the institutionalized elderly have no oral health and the only way to improve their condition was through clinical attendance.