Psychiatric disorders in adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a case-control study

Objectives: To study the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in adolescents with and without type 1 diabetes, the factors associated with its presence, and to test the reliability of a screening tool for use in clinical settings. Methods: Eighty-one adolescents were enrolled in this case-control study, including 36 diabetic participants and 45 controls. Clinical and sociodemographic data were collected and psychiatric symptoms and diagnoses were obtained from adolescents and their parents using a screening tool (Strengths & Difficulties Questionnaire) and a semi-structured interview (Development and Well-Being Assessment). Results: Psychiatric disorders were identified in 22.2% of the sample (30.56% among diabetic adolescents vs. 15.56% of controls: OR = 2.39, 95%CI 0.82-6.99; p = 0.11). Overweight (body mass index percentile ≥ 85) was the only factor associated with psychiatric disorder (OR = 3.07; 95%CI 1.03-9.14; p = 0.04). Compared to the semi-structured interview, the screening instrument showed 80% sensitivity, 96% specificity, 88.9% positive predictive value and 92.3% negative predictive value for the presence of psychiatric diagnoses in adolescents. Conclusion: Psychiatric morbidity was high in this sample of adolescents, especially among those with diabetes. Routine use of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire can help with early detection of psychiatric disorders in this at-risk group.

Social determinants of health related to adhesion to mammography screening / Levantamiento de determinantes sociales de salud relacionados a la adhesión al examen mamógrafo / Levantamento de determinantes sociais de saúde relacionados à adesão ao exame mamográfico

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify proximal, intermediary and individual social determinants related to mammography adherence, according to the Social Determinants of Health model proposed by Dahlgren and Whitehead. Method: Correlational cross-sectional study, carried out with a sociodemographic and clinical data questionnaire and the Champion's Health Belief Model Scale, translated and adapted for use in Brazil. Data analyzed by multiple linear regression, from the domains scale, and sociodemographic and clinical variables were used as predictors. Results: The age group of 60-64 years (55.0%) was highlighted, 22 (55.0%) women had a stable partner; and 14 (65.0%) completed higher education. The domain with the greatest influence on adhesion to mammography was perceived barriers. Conclusion: The social determinants of health are directly related to the levels of adherence to the exam among women, as well as the perceived benefits, susceptibilities and barriers.

RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar determinantes sociales proximales, intermediarios y distales relacionados a la adhesión a la mamografía, según el modelo de determinantes sociales de salud, propuesto por Dahlgren y Whitehead. Método: estudio transversal correlacionado, realizado con la aplicación de un cuestionario de datos socio demográficos y clínicos y de Champion's Health BeliefModelScale, traducida y adaptada para el uso en Brasil. Datos analizados por regresión linear múltipla, a partir de los dominios de la escala, y usadas, como predictores, las variables socio demográficas y clínicas. Resultados: Se destacó el grupo de edad de 60-64 años (55,0%), 22 (55,0%) mujeres poseían pareja estable; y 14 (65,0%) concluyeron la enseñanza superior. El dominio con mayor influencia en la adhesión a la mamografía fue barreras notadas. Conclusión: Los determinantes sociales de salud tiene relación directa con los niveles de adhesión examen entre las mujeres, así como con los beneficios, las susceptibilidades y las barreras notadas.

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar determinantes sociais proximais, intermediários e distais relacionados à adesão à mamografia, segundo o modelo de determinantes sociais de saúde, proposto por Dahlgren e Whitehead. Método: estudo transversal correlacional, realizado com a aplicação de um questionário de dados sociodemográficos e clínicos e da Champion's Health Belief Model Scale, traduzida e adaptada para o uso no Brasil. Dados analisados por regressão linear múltipla, a partir dos domínios da escala, e usadas, como preditores, as variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas. Resultados: destacou-se a faixa etária de 60-64 anos (55,0%), 22 (55,0%) mulheres possuíam companheiro fixo; e 14 (65,0%) concluíram o ensino superior. O domínio com maior influência na adesão à mamografia foi barreiras percebidas. Conclusão: os determinantes sociais de saúde têm relação direta com os níveis de adesão ao exame entre as mulheres, bem como com os benefícios, as suscetibilidades e as barreiras percebidas.

Factors associated with delay in seeking care by tuberculosis patients / Factores asociados a demoras en la búsqueda de atención del enfermo de tuberculosis / Fatores associados ao atraso na procura por atendimento pelo doente de tuberculose

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify social, clinical and behavioral factors of tuberculosis patients that are associated with delay in the search for primary health care. Method: This is a cross-sectional, quantitative study conducted with 56 people on treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis in the city of Natal, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The data were collected through a structured instrument. The Chi-square and Fisher tests were applied to test the association between independent and dependent variables (search time). A value of p <0.05 was set as statistically significant. Results: No social or clinical variables were statistically associated with patient delays in the search for primary health care. Among the behavioral variables, self-medication and the first health service sought had a statistically significant association with the time for seeking care (p = 0.020, and p = 0.033, respectively). Conclusion: Self-medication contributes to the delay in the search for primary health care by tuberculosis patients.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar factores sociales, clínicos y conductuales de enfermos de tuberculosis, asociados a la demora por buscar la primera atención de salud. Método: Estudio transversal, cuantitativo, realizado con 56 personas en tratamiento de tuberculosis pulmonar, en Natal/RN, Brasil. Datos recolectados mediante instrumento estructurado. Se aplicaron los tests de Chi-cuadrado y de Fisher para probar la asociación entre las variables dependientes e independientes (tiempo de búsqueda). Se estableció un valor de p < 0,05 como estadísticamente significativo. Resultados: Ninguna variable social o clínica mostró asociación estadística a la demora del enfermo en la búsqueda de la primera atención de salud. Entre las variables conductuales, la automedicación y el primer servicio de salud buscado presentaron asociación estadísticamente significativa con el tiempo de búsqueda (p = 0,020 y p = 0,033, respectivamente). Conclusión: La automedicación contribuye a la demora en la búsqueda de la primera atención de salud en el enfermo de tuberculosis.

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar fatores sociais, clínicos e comportamentais dos doentes de tuberculose que estejam associados ao atraso na procura pelo primeiro atendimento à saúde. Método: Estudo transversal, quantitativo, conduzido com 56 pessoas em tratamento da tuberculose pulmonar em Natal/RN, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados por meio de instrumento estruturado. Aplicaram-se os testes de Qui-quadrado e Fisher para testar a associação entre as variáveis independentes e dependentes (tempo de procura). Fixou-se valor de p < 0,05 como estatisticamente significativo. Resultados: Nenhuma variável social ou clínica se mostrou estatisticamente associada ao atraso do doente na procura pelo primeiro serviço de saúde. Dentre as variáveis comportamentais, a automedicação e o primeiro serviço de saúde procurado apresentaram associação estatística significativa com o tempo de procura (p = 0,020 e p = 0,033, respectivamente). Conclusão: A automedicação contribui para o atraso na procura pelo primeiro atendimento à saúde pelo doente de tuberculose.

Assessment of quality of life in patients with advanced non-small cell lung carcinoma treated with a combination of carboplatin and paclitaxel / Avaliação da qualidade de vida de pacientes com carcinoma pulmonar de células não pequenas em estágio avançado, tratados com carboplatina associada a paclitaxel

OBJECTIVE: Non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer. Most patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage, palliative chemotherapy therefore being the only treatment option. This study was aimed at evaluating the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of advanced-stage NSCLC patients receiving palliative chemotherapy with carboplatin and paclitaxel. METHODS: This was a multiple case study of advanced-stage NSCLC outpatients receiving chemotherapy at a public hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire was used in conjunction with its supplemental lung cancer-specific module in order to assess HRQoL. RESULTS: Physical and cognitive functioning scale scores differed significantly among chemotherapy cycles, indicating improved and worsened HRQoL, respectively. The differences regarding the scores for pain, loss of appetite, chest pain, and arm/shoulder pain indicated improved HRQoL. CONCLUSIONS: Chemotherapy was found to improve certain aspects of HRQoL in patients with advanced-stage NSCLC. .

OBJETIVO: O carcinoma pulmonar de células não pequenas (CPCNP) é tipo mais comum de câncer de pulmão. Como a maioria dos pacientes é diagnosticada em estágio avançado, a quimioterapia paliativa é a única opção de tratamento. Este estudo avaliou a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS) de pacientes com CPCNP avançado no decorrer da quimioterapia paliativa com carboplatina e paclitaxel. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo de casos múltiplos de pacientes ambulatoriais com CPCNP em estágio avançado recebendo quimioterapia em um hospital público no Rio de Janeiro (RJ). Para a avaliação da QVRS, foram usados o European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire e seu módulo específico para câncer de pulmão. RESULTADOS: Houve diferenças significativas na pontuação nas escalas de capacidade física e cognitiva durante a quimioterapia, indicando melhora e piora da QVRS, respectivamente. As diferenças na pontuação nos itens dor, perda de apetite, dor no tórax e dor no braço ou ombro indicaram melhora da QVRS. CONCLUSÕES: Observou-se que a quimioterapia melhora alguns aspectos da QVRS de pacientes com CPCNP avançado. .

Rastreo del cáncer colorrectal: Conocimiento y actitud de la población / Screening colorectal cancer: Perception and behavior of the population

El rastreo de cáncer colorrectal (CCR) cuenta con fuertes evidencias en su favor. Datos preliminares indican que a pesar de ello no se lleva a cabo con la frecuencia adecuada. Se intenta aquí determinar, dentro de un Sistema de Salud que cuenta con los recursos necesarios, los elementos que facilitan o generan barreras para concretar esta práctica preventiva, cuántos individuos lo ponen en práctica y qué predice esta conducta. Se realizó una encuesta telefónica a los afiliados de una Obra Social de empleados de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, de los que 132 completaron el cuestionario (tasa de respuesta 70%). Los elementos considerados facilitadores del rastreo obtuvieron respuestas afirmativas en el 64 a 97%, mientras que los que definían barreras un 11 a 27%. En este último grupo, una categoría diferenciada la constituía el miedo a los efectos adversos: 39%, y el sentimiento de vergüenza relacionado con los procedimientos: 30%. Un 33% de los encuestados tenían hecho un método de rastreo, mayoritariamente de sangre oculta (27), sigmoideoscopía (11) y colonoscopía (20). Una mayoría afirmó que "se haría el procedimiento si el médico se lo recomendara" (95%), o "no se lo haría excepto que su médico se lo aconseje" (87%). Contestar afirmativamente que "los médicos hacen lo mejor para los pacientes" se asoció con haberse hecho un método de rastreo de CCR, OR 1.55 (IC 95%: 1.02-2.37) p: 0.04. El grupo de individuos estudiado parece bien predispuesto para el rastreo del CCR, la recomendación médica sería aquí un determinante prominente para ponerlo en práctica.

There is strong evidence favoring colorectal cancer screening. Preliminary data suggests that it is not included in routine practice with the adequate frequency. We intended to recognize in a Health Care System (HCS) that provides the needed resources, the facilitators and barriers related with the implementation of this preventive practice, how many individuals have carried out one procedure and what this preventive activity predicts. A telephone survey was administered to a sample of affiliates from an HCS that serves employees of the University of Buenos Aires; 132 completed the questionnaire (70% response rate). Facilitators obtained an affirmative response in a 64 to 97%, and barriers from 11 to 27%. In the latter category a special subgroup (39%) was afraid of adverse events, and there was a feeling of embarrassment in others (30%); 33% of respondents had carried out a screening procedure, mainly FOBT 27, sigmoidoscopy 11 and colonoscopy 20. A majority (95%) stated that they "would do the procedure if doctors recommend it", or "not do it unless my doctor advises to do it" (87%). Answering affirmatively that "physicians will do the best for their patients" was associated with having had a CRC screening test, OR 1.55 (95% CI: 1.02-2.37) p: 0.04. Studied individuals showed good predisposition for colorectal cancer screening, but to put it into practice, medical advice seems to be a prominent determinant.

Estudio endoscópico en familiares de primer grado de pacientes operados por cáncer colorrectal / Screening colonoscopy among first degree relatives of patients with colorectal carcinoma

Background: First degree relatives of patients with colorectal carcinoma are at a higher risk of having the disease than the general population. Therefore, they should be subjected to screening colonoscopy. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of colonoscopy among first degree relatives of patients with colorectal carcinoma. Material and methods: A free colonoscopy was offered to first degree relatives of patients operated on for colorectal cancer between 1998 and 2000. As inclusion criteria, subjects had to be asymptomatic, older than 40 years or less than 10 years younger than the index case. Each subject was contacted twice, inviting him/her to have a colonoscopy performed. Results: Two hundred forty three relatives were contacted for the study and in 76, a colonoscopy was performed. Among the latter, a neoplasm was found in 13 (17 percent): One adenocarcinoma and 12 adenomas. Three of these lesions were located in the right colon. The main reason given by the 176 subjects that did not agree to have a colonoscopy was lack of interest. Conclusions: Screening colonoscopy is effective to detect adenoma and adenocarcinomaamong first degree relatives of patients with colorectal carcinoma, however only 31 percent of all potential relatives agreed to undergo a colonoscopy.

Validación de un cuestionario para detectar adolescentes con problemas por el uso de drogas / Validation of a questionnaire for detecting for detectiong adolescents with drugabuse problems

El objetivo de este trabajo es evaluar la validez de un cuestionario para detectar adolescentes con problemas por el uso de drogas. Este cuestionario denominado "Problem Proented Screening Instrument for Teenagers (POSIT)" fue elaborado por el National Institue on Drug Abuse (1991) con el fin de poder detectar oportunamente problemas específicos de los jóvenes que usan/abusan de las drogas. EL POSIT es un instrumento que consta de 139 reactivos que evalúan 10 áreas de funcionamiento de la vida de los adolescentes que pueden verse afectadas por el uso de droga: uso y abuso de sustancias, salud física, salud mental, relaciones familiares, relaciones con amigos, nivel educativo, interés vocacional, habilidades sociales, entretenimiento y recreación, conducata agresiva/delinciencia. La capacidad del instrumento para diferenciar a los adolescentes con y sin problemas fue probada comparando 2 muestras: 310 adolescentes entre 13 y 19 años de edad que se encontraban en tratamiento y/o en dependencias de procuración de justicia con problemas relacionados con el uso de drogas y, una muestra de 1356 estudiantes de enseñanza media y media superior. El instrumento se probó mediante la comparación de las respuesta de una y otra muestra en cada una de las áreas (t-test) y de cada reactivo por separado (X²), además de la identificación de reactivos sesgados por medio de la correlación reactivos sesgados por medio de la correlación reactivo-total al interior de cada área. Los resultados indicaron que de los 139 reactivos originales, 81 de ellos (58.3 por ciento) que integran 7 áreas del POSIT, funcionan de manera satisfactoria para detectar a los adolescentes mexicanos con problemas por el uso de drogas: uso y abuso de sustancias, salud mental, relaciones familiares, relaciones con amigos, nivel educativo, interés vocacional y conducta agresiva/delincuencia. El nombre de la escala de " interés vocacional" se modificó por "interés laboral", ya que los reactivos que quedaron en esta área se relacionaron con actividades de tipo laboral. Por otra parte, existen 3 áreas funcionales (salud física, habilidades sociales, entretenimiento y recepción) que no pueden utilizarse para detectar estos problemas entre los adolescentes mexicanos debido a que quedan con una cantidad muy reducida de reactivos y existe poca consistencia entre ellos con valores alfa menores a .50. Futuros estudios deberán incluir nuevos reactivos útiles para el contexto mexicano...