Understanding of the life experience of homeless women.

OBJECTIVE: To understand the life experience of homeless women. METHOD: A social phenomenological study was conducted with 10 women assisted by a shelter. The analysis of the interviews was based on the theoretical framework of social phenomenology of Alfred Schütz and thematic literature. RESULTS: The participants face adversities in the street context, with emphasis on the risk of physical and sexual abuse, and seek shelters as a possibility for minimizing difficulties experienced. They hope to leave the streets; however, they see themselves trapped in this social reality, due to the addiction to alcohol and other drugs. CONCLUSION: The understanding of the life experience of homeless women shows daily confrontations and reveals the conflict between the desire for leaving and remaining on the streets, given the complexity of the reality that keeps them in this condition. OBJETIVO: Compreender a vivência de mulheres em situação de rua. MÉTODO: Pesquisa fenomenológica social realizada com 10 mulheres assistidas por um albergue. A análise das entrevistas ancorou-se no referencial teórico da fenomenologia social de Alfred Schütz e literatura temática. RESULTADOS: As participantes enfrentam adversidades no contexto da rua, com destaque para o risco de violência física e sexual, e buscam o albergue como possibilidade de minimizar as dificuldades vivenciadas. Elas têm como expectativa sair da rua, porém se veem presas a esta realidade social em virtude do vício em álcool e outras drogas. CONCLUSÃO: A compreensão da vivência de mulheres em situação de rua aponta enfrentamentos cotidianos e revela o conflito entre o desejo de sair e permanecer na rua, dada a complexidade da realidade que as mantém nesta condição.

[The decision of an obese woman to have bariatric surgery: the social phenomenology]. / A decisão da mulher obesa pela cirurgia bariátrica à luz da fencomenologia social

OBJECTIVE: To understand the process by which an obese woman decides to have bariatric surgery. METHOD: A qualitative survey with a social phenomenology approach, carried out in 2012, with 12 women, using the phenomenological interview. RESULTS: A woman bases the decision to have the surgery on: the inappropriateness of her eating habits; a physical appearance that is incompatible with an appearance that is standardized by society; the social prejudice that she has to live with; the limitations imposed by obesity; and her lack of success with previous attempts to lose weight. Outcomes that she hopes for from the decision to have the surgery include: restoring her health; achieving social inclusion; and entering the labor market. CONCLUSION: This study allows one to reflect that prescriptive actions do not give a satisfactory response to a complexity of the subjective questions involved in the decision to have surgery for obesity. For this, what is called for is a program of work based on an interdisciplinary approach, and training that gives value to the bio-psycho-social aspects involved in a decision in favor of surgical treatment.

Limits and possibilities experienced by nurses in the treatment of women with chronic venous ulcers.

Objective To understand the experiences and expectations of nurses in the treatment of women with chronic venous ulcers. Method Phenomenological research was based on Alfred Schütz, whose statements were obtained in January, 2012, through semi-structured interviews with seven nurses. Results The nurse reveals the difficulties presented by the woman in performing self-care, the perceived limitations in the treatment anchored in motivation, and the values and beliefs of women. It showed professional frustration because venous leg ulcer recurrence, lack of inputs, interdisciplinary work and training of nursing staff. There was an expected adherence to the treatment of women, and it emphasized the need for ongoing care, supported self-care and standard practices in treatment. Conclusion That treatment of chronic venous leg ulcers constitutes a challenge that requires collective investment, involving women, professionals, managers and health institutions.

[Health promoted by social and community networks of low-income women]. / A saúde promovida por redes sociais e comunitárias de mulheres de baixa renda.

Social and community networks constitute an important social determinant of health, especially in the poorer segments of civil society and in their struggles to guarantee the right to health care. This study sought to understand the social and community networks created by women living in a low-income community and their relationship with the development of health care in this social group. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 women participating in a nongovernmental organization in the community, and the data were subjected to content analysis. The analysis highlighted four categories: the community as a large network, formed by multiple interconnected dynamic networks; the network of "aunts", women with an important role in the care of the community, treated as part of the family; the conversation circles, such as the rite of periodic meeting on the sidewalks, indicated as an important space that guarantees emotional stability and quality of life; and the benzedeiras with the use of medicinal plants, they are reference care within the community, providing disease prevention, health treatment, and referral to the health care unit when necessary. We concluded that the social and community networks created by the participants are important social determinants, and health facilities registered in the territory should value such networks.

As redes sociais e comunitárias constituem um importante determinante social de saúde, especialmente nos segmentos populares da sociedade civil e em suas lutas para garantir o direito à saúde. Esta pesquisa buscou compreender quais são as redes sociais e comunitárias constituídas por mulheres residentes em uma comunidade de baixa renda e sua relação com a produção da saúde nesse grupo social. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com 11 mulheres participantes de uma organização não governamental (ONG) da comunidade, e os dados foram submetidos à análise de conteúdo. A análise destacou quatro categorias: a comunidade como uma grande rede - formada por múltiplas redes dinâmicas interligadas; a rede das "tias" - mulheres com papel importante no cuidado da comunidade, tratadas como parte da família; as rodas de conversa - como o rito de encontro periódico nas calçadas, apontado como importante espaço garantidor de estabilidade emocional e qualidade de vida; e as benzedeiras e o uso de plantas medicinais - referências de cuidado na comunidade, que proporcionam prevenção/tratamento à saúde e encaminhamento para a unidade de saúde quando necessário. Conclui-se que as redes sociais e comunitárias formadas pelas participantes são determinantes sociais importantes. Assim, é necessária a valorização de tais redes pelos equipamentos de saúde inscritos no território.

Las redes sociales y comunitarias constituyen un importante determinante social de salud, especialmente en los segmentos populares de la sociedad civil y en sus luchas para garantizar el derecho a la salud. La presente investigación buscó comprender cuáles son las redes sociales y comunitarias tejidas por las mujeres residentes en una comunidad de bajos ingresos y su relación con la producción de la salud en este grupo social. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas con 11 mujeres participantes de una organización no gubernamental de la comunidad, y los datos se sometieron a análisis de contenido. El análisis destacó cuatro categorías: la comunidad como una gran red - formada por múltiples redes dinámicas interconectadas; la red de las "tías" - mujeres con papel importante en el cuidado de la comunidad, tratadas como parte de la familia; las ruedas de conversación - como el rito de encuentro periódico en las aceras, señalado como un espacio importante que garantiza la estabilidad emocional y la calidad de vida, y las curanderas y el uso de plantas medicinales - referencias de cuidado en la comunidad; que proporcionan prevención/tratamiento a la salud y el encaminamiento para la unidad de salud cuando sea necesario. Se concluye que las redes sociales y comunitarias tejidas por las participantes son determinantes sociales importantes, siendo necesaria la valorización de tales redes por los equipos de salud inscritos en el territorio.

Sleep quality and its association with menopausal and climacteric symptoms.

OBJECTIVE: to assess sleep quality in menopausal women and its association with symptoms related to this period. METHOD: this is a cross-sectional, analytical and correlational study. Sleep was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; and climacteric symptoms, according to the Menopause Rating Scale. To compare the total score and each Menopause Rating Scale domain with the PSQI classification, the Mann-Whitney U non-parametric test was used. P<0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS: 261 women (67.8%) were classified as bad sleepers. There was a positive and significant correlation between the sleep scale scores and the total menopause score and its domains. Women categorized as poor sleepers had worse scores on the menopause symptom scale. CONCLUSION: women with worse sleep quality revealed greater severity of symptoms related to menopause.

Analysis of the service telessaúde-COVID in a municipality of Minas Gerais. / Análise dos atendimentos realizados pelo telessaúde-COVID em um município de Minas Gerais.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the sociodemographic and clinical profile of patients treated by the remote care service "Telessaúde-COVID" and the factors associated with positive results for COVID-19. METHODS: an exploratory and analytical study, carried out based on the analysis of patient records treated by a remote care service called "Telessaúde-COVID". Characteristics of the patients treated and variables related to the service's functioning were evaluated. A descriptive, inferential analysis was performed by logistic regression. RESULTS: 1,854 new patients were evaluated and an estimate of 8,630 visits. Female patients were predominant (60.9%), aged between 20 and 59 years (75.9%). The most frequent signs and symptoms were: headache (41.8%), cough (33.3%) and runny nose (30.0%). Of the total number of patients, 66.4% were reported as suspected case of COVID-19 and 14.5% tested positive for COVID-19. The age of 60 years or more was more common among confirmed cases (26.6%). Most patients (80.4%) did not require face-to-face assistance. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 were associated with the age of the patients (OR 1,020; IC95% 1,007 - 1,032); home contact with a confirmed/suspected case (OR 1,902; IC95% 1,178 - 3,070); presence of nausea/vomiting (OR 2,403; IC95% 1,148 - 5,029) and changes in smell (OR 2,827; IC95% 1,294 - 6,176). CONCLUSION: "Telessaúde-COVID" was relevant in the management and notification of cases, avoiding the search for face-to-face consultations without clinical indication. Among the suspected cases, positivity for COVID-19 was associated with aging, history of home contact, gastrointestinal and olfactory symptoms.

OBJETIVOS: Analisar o perfil sociodemográfico e clínico dos pacientes atendidos pelo serviço de atendimento remoto "Telessaúde-COVID" e os fatores associados aos resultados positivos para COVID-19. MÉTODOS: Estudo exploratório e analítico, realizado com base na análise dos registros de pacientes atendidos por um serviço de atendimento remoto intitulado "Telessaúde-COVID". Foram avaliadas características dos pacientes atendidos e variáveis relacionadas ao funcionamento do serviço. Realizou-se análise descritiva e inferencial, com utilização da regressão logística. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliados 1.854 novos pacientes e estimados 8.630 atendimentos. Houve predomínio de pacientes do sexo feminino (60,9%) e da faixa etária de 20 a 59 anos (75,9%). Os sinais e sintomas mais frequentes foram: cefaleia (41,8%), tosse (33,3%) e coriza (30,0%). Do total de pacientes, 66,4% foram notificados como casos suspeitos de COVID-19 e 14,5% apresentaram resultado positivo para COVID-19. A idade igual ou superior a 60 anos foi mais frequente entre os casos confirmados (26,6%). A maioria dos pacientes (80,4%) não necessitou de atendimento presencial. Os resultados positivos para COVID-19 estiveram associados à idade dos pacientes (Odds Ratio - OR 1.020; intervalo de confiança - IC95% 1.007 - 1.032); contato domiciliar com caso positivo ou suspeito (OR 1.902; IC95% 1.178 - 3.070); presença de náuseas/vômitos (OR 2.403; IC95% 1.148 - 5.029) e alterações no olfato (OR 2.827; IC95% 1.294 - 6.176). CONCLUSÕES: O Telessaúde-COVID foi relevante na condução e notificação dos casos atendidos, evitando a procura por consultas presenciais sem indicação clínica. Entre os casos suspeitos, a positividade para COVID-19 associou-se a idosos, história de contato domiciliar, sintomas gastrointestinais e olfatórios.

Experiences and expectations of obese older people on the care received in the primary health care network.

OBJECTIVE: to understand the experiences and expectations of obese elderly people on the care they received in the primary health care network. METHODS: phenomenological study, in which 16 obese elderly people living in a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, were interviewed. Their statements were organized into categories and analyzed according to Alfred Schütz's social phenomenology and thematic literature. RESULTS: the following categories emerged: "Care neglected to obese elderly people in the primary health care network", "Group activities as a way to provide primary health care to obese elderly people: a present past", and "Qualified longitudinal care, centered in the needs of obese elderly people". FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: offering comprehensive and longitudinal primary health care to obese older people was difficult, and there was instability in the consolidation of public policies, which pointed out the need for effective bonds between different healthcare network services and between professionals and users.

The health care experience of individuals with morbid obesity assisted in public healthcare services.

OBJECTIVE: To understand the health care experience of individuals with morbid obesity assisted in public healthcare services. METHOD: This was a qualitative study based on Alfred Schütz's social phenomenology, carried out in the medical-surgical clinic of a public hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. Interviews with open questions were conducted between January and April 2017. RESULTS: Seventeen individuals with morbid obesity participated in the study. The findings revealed care(lessness) experiences of obese individuals in the Brazilian Healthcare System in terms of structure/logistics and human resources. Study participants shared care expectations about health care management and staff, and further considered the Primary Health Care service as a scenario of power to have their obesity-related care needs met. CONCLUSION: The findings need to be carefully (re)examined by the healthcare system's micro- and macro management, as well as by health teaching and research personnel, in order to integrate, follow up and qualify care actions towards the prevention and control of obesity in public healthcare services.

Experience of adults and older people with adherence to venous ulcer care. / Experiência de pessoas adultas e idosas frente à adesão aos cuidados com a úlcera varicosa.

OBJECTIVE: To understand the experience of adults and older people with adherence to venous ulcer care. METHOD: A qualitative study based on the concepts of Alfred Schütz's social phenomenology was carried out with 12 adults and older people undergoing venous ulcer treatment in a specialized service in the state of Minas Gerais. The interviews were carried out from October to November 2015, analyzed, categorized, and discussed based on the theoretical-philosophical framework adopted and on thematic literature. RESULTS: The following thematic categories emerged from the interviews: "beliefs and personal and social activities hindering adherence to care"; "being protagonists in the care relationship with venous ulcers", and "motivation for adherence to care". CONCLUSIONS: The intersubjective relationship established between patients with venous ulcers and healthcare professionals emerged as a driving force for adherence to care. Promoting the reciprocity relationship of perspectives between these social actors may promote greater adherence to venous ulcer care.

A saúde promovida por redes sociais e comunitárias de mulheres de baixa renda / Health promoted by social and community networks of low-income women / La salud promovida por las redes sociales y comunitarias de mujeres de bajos ingresos

Resumo: As redes sociais e comunitárias constituem um importante determinante social de saúde, especialmente nos segmentos populares da sociedade civil e em suas lutas para garantir o direito à saúde. Esta pesquisa buscou compreender quais são as redes sociais e comunitárias constituídas por mulheres residentes em uma comunidade de baixa renda e sua relação com a produção da saúde nesse grupo social. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com 11 mulheres participantes de uma organização não governamental (ONG) da comunidade, e os dados foram submetidos à análise de conteúdo. A análise destacou quatro categorias: a comunidade como uma grande rede - formada por múltiplas redes dinâmicas interligadas; a rede das "tias" - mulheres com papel importante no cuidado da comunidade, tratadas como parte da família; as rodas de conversa - como o rito de encontro periódico nas calçadas, apontado como importante espaço garantidor de estabilidade emocional e qualidade de vida; e as benzedeiras e o uso de plantas medicinais - referências de cuidado na comunidade, que proporcionam prevenção/tratamento à saúde e encaminhamento para a unidade de saúde quando necessário. Conclui-se que as redes sociais e comunitárias formadas pelas participantes são determinantes sociais importantes. Assim, é necessária a valorização de tais redes pelos equipamentos de saúde inscritos no território.

Abstract: Social and community networks constitute an important social determinant of health, especially in the poorer segments of civil society and in their struggles to guarantee the right to health care. This study sought to understand the social and community networks created by women living in a low-income community and their relationship with the development of health care in this social group. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 women participating in a nongovernmental organization in the community, and the data were subjected to content analysis. The analysis highlighted four categories: the community as a large network, formed by multiple interconnected dynamic networks; the network of "aunts", women with an important role in the care of the community, treated as part of the family; the conversation circles, such as the rite of periodic meeting on the sidewalks, indicated as an important space that guarantees emotional stability and quality of life; and the benzedeiras with the use of medicinal plants, they are reference care within the community, providing disease prevention, health treatment, and referral to the health care unit when necessary. We concluded that the social and community networks created by the participants are important social determinants, and health facilities registered in the territory should value such networks.

Resumen: Las redes sociales y comunitarias constituyen un importante determinante social de salud, especialmente en los segmentos populares de la sociedad civil y en sus luchas para garantizar el derecho a la salud. La presente investigación buscó comprender cuáles son las redes sociales y comunitarias tejidas por las mujeres residentes en una comunidad de bajos ingresos y su relación con la producción de la salud en este grupo social. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas con 11 mujeres participantes de una organización no gubernamental de la comunidad, y los datos se sometieron a análisis de contenido. El análisis destacó cuatro categorías: la comunidad como una gran red - formada por múltiples redes dinámicas interconectadas; la red de las "tías" - mujeres con papel importante en el cuidado de la comunidad, tratadas como parte de la familia; las ruedas de conversación - como el rito de encuentro periódico en las aceras, señalado como un espacio importante que garantiza la estabilidad emocional y la calidad de vida, y las curanderas y el uso de plantas medicinales - referencias de cuidado en la comunidad; que proporcionan prevención/tratamiento a la salud y el encaminamiento para la unidad de salud cuando sea necesario. Se concluye que las redes sociales y comunitarias tejidas por las participantes son determinantes sociales importantes, siendo necesaria la valorización de tales redes por los equipos de salud inscritos en el territorio.

Experience of adults with cystic fibrosis: a perspective based on social phenomenology.

OBJECTIVE: To understand the experience of adults living with cystic fibrosis. METHOD: A qualitative study based on the social phenomenology by Alfred Schütz, carried out with 12 adults interviewed in 2016. The statements were analyzed and organized into concrete categories. RESULTS: The following categories were evidenced: "The biopsychosocial impact of the disease on daily life", "Social prejudice as a generator of embarrassment", "Coping strategies" and "Fear, uncertainties and the desire to carry out life projects". FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The understanding of the experience lived by adults with cystic fibrosis allowed unveiling intersubjective aspects experienced by this public that should be considered by health professionals in the care of this group. It is up to the professionals involved in assisting these people to develop care strategies aimed at completeness, respect for the world of meanings of each individual, their life history, and intersubjectivity that is specially built in the relationship between professionals and people with cystic fibrosis.

Needs, expectations and care production of people in street situation.

OBJECTIVE: To understand the needs, expectations, and care production of people in street situations. METHOD: This is a qualitative study based on social phenomenology, conducted with eight people in street situations. Data were collected through a phenomenological interview from September to December, 2016. RESULTS: The needs of participants refer to survival and access to health services. Care production involves physico-biological, spiritual, and affective-social aspects. The expectations of these people involve a desire for health care that considers their singularities and offers them social apparatuses. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: This study has contributions to the practice, training on health, and nursing in collective health, regarding care planning and provision to the population in street situations based on their expectations and lifestyles, considered as tools to help fulfill the health needs of this social group.

Unna's boot: experience of care of people with venous ulcers.

OBJECTIVE: to understand the experience of care of people with venous ulcers using an Unna's boot. METHOD: a qualitative study, based on the social phenomenology by Alfred Schütz, was carried out with 12 adults interviewed in 2015. The statements were analyzed and organized in thematic categories. RESULTS: the following categories emerged: "Unna's boot annoyance versus wound improvement", "Difficulties for accessing care with the Unna's boot", "Care for healing and preventing recurrence", and "Receiving more attention from the healthcare professional". CONCLUSION: the experience of care of people using an Unna's boot revealed the annoyance caused by this device, which was overcome due to the wound improvement. However, access to care was compromised by the lack of structure at the service, frustrating the patients' expectations regarding wound healing. The issues of these people's intersubjective universe should be considered in the management of care of venous ulcers.

Os nós críticos do processo de trabalho na Atenção Primária à Saúde: uma pesquisa-ação / The critical nodes of the work process in Primary Health Care: an action research

Resumo Pesquisa qualitativa com abordagem da pesquisa-ação cujo objetivo foi identificar os nós críticos inscritos no processo de trabalho da Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS). Participaram 44 profissionais/gestores da APS de um município do interior de Minas Gerais. A coleta de dados ocorreu de junho a dezembro de 2019, por meio da técnica de observação participante e, posteriormente, de oficinas. Os dados foram analisados a partir da técnica de Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin e sob a perspectiva dos referenciais teóricos de Rudimar Baldissera e Paulo Freire. Na análise, emergiram cinco categorias, que expressaram os nós críticos identificados na observação participante e validados pelos profissionais nas oficinas: ambiência, comunicação, educação permanente, planejamento e identidade profissional. Esta pesquisa sinaliza a importância do diálogo e da reflexão crítica das práticas de saúde como instrumentos de transformação do processo de trabalho em saúde.

Abstract Qualitative research with an action research approach whose objective was to identify the critical nodes enrolled in the Primary Health Care (PHC) work process. Forty-four PHC professionals / managers from a municipality in the interior of Minas Gerais participated. Data collection took place from June to December 2019, using the participant observation technique and later through workshops with the participants. The data were analyzed using Bardin's Content Analysis technique and from the perspective of the theoretical frameworks of Rudimar Baldissera and Paulo Freire. The analysis allowed the emergence of five categories, which expressed the critical nodes identified in the participant observation and validated by the professionals in the workshops: ambience, communication, continuing education, planning and professional identity. This research signals the importance of dialogue as an instrument of transformation within the health work process.

Sleep quality and its association with menopausal and climacteric symptoms / Calidad del sueño y su asociación con síntomas menopáusicos y climatéricos / Qualidade do sono e sua associação com os sintomas de menopausa e climatério

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess sleep quality in menopausal women and its association with symptoms related to this period. Method: this is a cross-sectional, analytical and correlational study. Sleep was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; and climacteric symptoms, according to the Menopause Rating Scale. To compare the total score and each Menopause Rating Scale domain with the PSQI classification, the Mann-Whitney U non-parametric test was used. P<0.05 was considered significant. Results: 261 women (67.8%) were classified as bad sleepers. There was a positive and significant correlation between the sleep scale scores and the total menopause score and its domains. Women categorized as poor sleepers had worse scores on the menopause symptom scale. Conclusion: women with worse sleep quality revealed greater severity of symptoms related to menopause.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar la calidad del sueño en mujeres menopáusicas y su asociación con síntomas relacionados con este período. Método: estudio transversal, analítico y correlacional. El sueño se evaluó mediante el índice de calidad del sueño de Pittsburgh; y síntomas climatéricos, según la escala de calificación de la menopausia. Para comparar la puntuación total y cada dominio Menopause Rating Scale con la clasificación PSQI, se utilizó la prueba no paramétrica U de Mann-Whitnney. P <0,05 se consideró significativo. Resultados: 261 mujeres (67,8%) fueron clasificadas como mal durmientes. Hubo una correlación positiva y significativa entre las puntuaciones de la escala de sueño y la puntuación total de la menopausia y sus dominios. Las mujeres clasificadas como personas que duermen mal tuvieron peores puntuaciones en la escala de síntomas de la menopausia. Conclusión: las mujeres con peor calidad del sueño revelaron una mayor gravedad de los síntomas relacionados con la menopausia.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade do sono em mulheres menopausadas e sua associação com os sintomas relacionados a esse período. Método: Estudo transversal, analítico e correlacional. O sono foi avaliado por meio do Índice de Qualidade do Sono de Pittsburgh; e os sintomas do climatério, pelo Menopause Rating Scale. Para a comparação do escore total e de cada domínio do Menopause Rating Scale com a classificação do Índice de Qualidade do Sono de Pittsburgh (PSQI), foi utilizado o teste não paramétrico U de Mann-Whitney. Considerou-se valor p<0,05 como significante. Resultados: Foram classificadas 261 mulheres (67,8%) como más dormidoras. Houve correlação positiva e significativa dos escores da escala do sono com o escore total da menopausa e seus domínios. As mulheres categorizadas como más dormidoras apresentaram piores escores na escala de sintomas de menopausa. Conclusão: Mulheres com pior qualidade do sono revelaram maior severidade dos sintomas relacionados à menopausa.

Optimal Cutoff of the TG/HDL-c ratio for Cardiovascular Risk in Hypertensive and Diabetic Patients Monitored by Primary Health Care in a city in Minas Gerais

Abstract Background The analysis of the atherogenic potential of the lipid profile for biomarkers, such as the TG/HDL-c ratio, predicts cardiovascular risk better than isolated lipids. Objective To identify the TG/HDL-c cutoff points for multiple risks (hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, obesity) and to evaluate the association between sociodemographic, clinical, laboratory, anthropometric, and life habit variables and the TG/HDL-c ratio in hypertensive and/or diabetic individuals in the context of Primary Health Care. Methods This was a cross-sectional study with 833 hypertensive and/or diabetic patients, conducted between August 2017 and April 2018. The cutoff point of the TG/HDL-c were obtained by the ROC curve. Cardiovascular risk was discriminated by TG/HDL-c, categorized by the cutoff and evaluated in relation to multiple risks. The magnitude of the association between TG/HDL-c and independent variables was estimated by logistic regression. The significance level of p<0.05 was adopted for all tests. Results The cutoff values of TG/HDL-c (3.26 for men and 2.72 for women) were more sensitive and less specific than those in the literature. Women (OR=1.90 and 95% CI 1.13-3.20) and men (OR=4.58 and 95% CI 1.78-11.76) with multiple risks, and white men, alcohol users, with a history of stroke, had a higher chance of altered GT/HDL-c. Increases in glycosylated hemoglobin, glycemia, and phosphorus in women, and cholesterol, glycemia, and microalbuminuria in men increased the chances of altered TG/HDL-c. Being a former smoker and black reduced the chance of altered TG/HDL-c in women. Conclusions TG/HDL-c proved to be a good indicator for habitual use in Primary Care.

Nurses' knowledge and practice on social participation in health. / Saberes e práticas de enfermeiros sobre a participação social na saúde.

OBJECTIVE: to identify nurses' knowledge and practice in the framework of the Family Health Strategy program with regard to social participation in health. METHOD: qualitative study which had the Family Health Units in a municipality of Minas Gerais as setting. Nine nurses participated in the study, and they were interviewed individually in July and August 2014. Data were collected and analyzed according to the content analysis technique and interpreted in the light of Paulo Freire's ontology and critical pedagogy. RESULTS: the analyzed statements showed that nurses bring along conceptual and behavioral inconsistencies which need to be equalized, so their knowledge and practice can mediate the challenging construction of participatory management in health. CONCLUSION: an improvement in nurses' training is suggested, both academically and professionally, aiming at strengthening their political role in the process of consolidation of social participation in the Brazilian Unified Health System.

Análise dos atendimentos realizados pelo telessaúde-COVID em um município de Minas Gerais / Analysis of the service telessaúde-COVID in a municipality of Minas Gerais

RESUMO: Objetivos: Analisar o perfil sociodemográfico e clínico dos pacientes atendidos pelo serviço de atendimento remoto "Telessaúde-COVID" e os fatores associados aos resultados positivos para COVID-19. Métodos: Estudo exploratório e analítico, realizado com base na análise dos registros de pacientes atendidos por um serviço de atendimento remoto intitulado "Telessaúde-COVID". Foram avaliadas características dos pacientes atendidos e variáveis relacionadas ao funcionamento do serviço. Realizou-se análise descritiva e inferencial, com utilização da regressão logística. Resultados: Foram avaliados 1.854 novos pacientes e estimados 8.630 atendimentos. Houve predomínio de pacientes do sexo feminino (60,9%) e da faixa etária de 20 a 59 anos (75,9%). Os sinais e sintomas mais frequentes foram: cefaleia (41,8%), tosse (33,3%) e coriza (30,0%). Do total de pacientes, 66,4% foram notificados como casos suspeitos de COVID-19 e 14,5% apresentaram resultado positivo para COVID-19. A idade igual ou superior a 60 anos foi mais frequente entre os casos confirmados (26,6%). A maioria dos pacientes (80,4%) não necessitou de atendimento presencial. Os resultados positivos para COVID-19 estiveram associados à idade dos pacientes (Odds Ratio - OR 1.020; intervalo de confiança - IC95% 1.007 - 1.032); contato domiciliar com caso positivo ou suspeito (OR 1.902; IC95% 1.178 - 3.070); presença de náuseas/vômitos (OR 2.403; IC95% 1.148 - 5.029) e alterações no olfato (OR 2.827; IC95% 1.294 - 6.176). Conclusões: O Telessaúde-COVID foi relevante na condução e notificação dos casos atendidos, evitando a procura por consultas presenciais sem indicação clínica. Entre os casos suspeitos, a positividade para COVID-19 associou-se a idosos, história de contato domiciliar, sintomas gastrointestinais e olfatórios.

ABSTRACT: Objective: to analyze the sociodemographic and clinical profile of patients treated by the remote care service "Telessaúde-COVID" and the factors associated with positive results for COVID-19. Methods: an exploratory and analytical study, carried out based on the analysis of patient records treated by a remote care service called "Telessaúde-COVID". Characteristics of the patients treated and variables related to the service's functioning were evaluated. A descriptive, inferential analysis was performed by logistic regression. Results: 1,854 new patients were evaluated and an estimate of 8,630 visits. Female patients were predominant (60.9%), aged between 20 and 59 years (75.9%). The most frequent signs and symptoms were: headache (41.8%), cough (33.3%) and runny nose (30.0%). Of the total number of patients, 66.4% were reported as suspected case of COVID-19 and 14.5% tested positive for COVID-19. The age of 60 years or more was more common among confirmed cases (26.6%). Most patients (80.4%) did not require face-to-face assistance. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 were associated with the age of the patients (OR 1,020; IC95% 1,007 - 1,032); home contact with a confirmed/suspected case (OR 1,902; IC95% 1,178 - 3,070); presence of nausea/vomiting (OR 2,403; IC95% 1,148 - 5,029) and changes in smell (OR 2,827; IC95% 1,294 - 6,176). Conclusion: "Telessaúde-COVID" was relevant in the management and notification of cases, avoiding the search for face-to-face consultations without clinical indication. Among the suspected cases, positivity for COVID-19 was associated with aging, history of home contact, gastrointestinal and olfactory symptoms.

The health care experience of individuals with morbid obesity assisted in public healthcare services / El cuidado experimentado por personas obesas mórbidas en los servicios públicos de salud / O cuidado experienciado por pessoas com obesidade mórbida nos Serviços Públicos de Saúde

Abstract Objective: To understand the health care experience of individuals with morbid obesity assisted in public healthcare services. Method: This was a qualitative study based on Alfred Schütz's social phenomenology, carried out in the medical-surgical clinic of a public hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. Interviews with open questions were conducted between January and April 2017. Results: Seventeen individuals with morbid obesity participated in the study. The findings revealed care(lessness) experiences of obese individuals in the Brazilian Healthcare System in terms of structure/logistics and human resources. Study participants shared care expectations about health care management and staff, and further considered the Primary Health Care service as a scenario of power to have their obesity-related care needs met. Conclusion: The findings need to be carefully (re)examined by the healthcare system's micro- and macro management, as well as by health teaching and research personnel, in order to integrate, follow up and qualify care actions towards the prevention and control of obesity in public healthcare services.

Resumen Objetivo: Comprender el cuidado experimentado por personas obesas mórbidas en los Servicios Públicos de Salud. Método: Investigación cualitativa anclada en el marco de referencia de la fenomenología social de Alfred Schütz, llevada a cabo en la clínica médico-quirúrgica de un hospital público de São Paulo. Se realizaron entrevistas con preguntas abiertas entre enero y abril de 2017. Resultados: Participaron en el estudio 17 personas obesas mórbidas. Los hallazgos mostraron experiencias de (des)cuidado a las personas obesas en los caminos recurridos en el sistema sanitario, tanto en el marco estructural como en lo que se refiere a los recursos humanos en el Sistema Único de Salud. Frente a eso, dichas personas lanzan expectativas de cuidado que abarcan la gestión y a los profesionales sanitarios, habiendo sido la Atención Primaria de Salud el escenario de potencia elegido por los participantes para dar respuestas a las necesidades sanitarias implicadas en la obesidad. Conclusión: Los resultados de esa investigación carecen de (re)evaluarse con juicio por la micro y macrogestión del sistema, así como por la enseñanza e investigación sanitarias, a fin de integrar, longitudinalizar y cualificar las acciones cuidadoras para la prevención y el control de la obesidad en los servicios públicos sanitarios.

Resumo Objetivo: Compreender o cuidado experienciado por pessoas com obesidade mórbida nos Serviços Públicos de Saúde. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa ancorada no referencial da fenomenologia social de Alfred Schütz, realizada na clínica médico-cirúrgica de um hospital público de São Paulo. Realizaram-se entrevistas com questões abertas entre janeiro e abril de 2017. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 17 pessoas com obesidade mórbida. Os achados mostraram experiências de (des)cuidado para com pessoas obesas nos caminhos percorridos no sistema de saúde, tanto no quesito estrutural quanto no tocante aos recursos humanos no Sistema Único de Saúde. Diante disso, estas pessoas lançam expectativas de cuidado envolvendo a gestão e os profissionais de saúde, tendo sido a Atenção Primária à Saúde o cenário de potência eleito pelos participantes para dar respostas às necessidades de saúde implicadas na obesidade. Conclusão: Os resultados desta investigação carecem de ser criteriosamente (re)avaliados pela micro e macrogestão do sistema, bem como pelo ensino e pesquisa na saúde, no sentido de integralizar, longitudinalizar e qualificar as ações cuidativas para a prevenção e o controle da obesidade nos serviços públicos de saúde.

Experiences and expectations of obese older people on the care received in the primary health care network / Experiencias y expectativas de ancianos obesos sobre la asistencia en atención primaria de salud / Experiências e expectativas de idosos com obesidade sobre a assistência na atenção primária à saúde

ABSTRACT Objective: to understand the experiences and expectations of obese elderly people on the care they received in the primary health care network. Methods: phenomenological study, in which 16 obese elderly people living in a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, were interviewed. Their statements were organized into categories and analyzed according to Alfred Schütz's social phenomenology and thematic literature. Results: the following categories emerged: "Care neglected to obese elderly people in the primary health care network", "Group activities as a way to provide primary health care to obese elderly people: a present past", and "Qualified longitudinal care, centered in the needs of obese elderly people". Final considerations: offering comprehensive and longitudinal primary health care to obese older people was difficult, and there was instability in the consolidation of public policies, which pointed out the need for effective bonds between different healthcare network services and between professionals and users.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Comprender experiencias y expectativas de ancianos con obesidad relativas a la asistencia brindada en Atención Primaria de Salud. Métodos: Investigación fenomenológica, entrevistándose 16 ancianos con obesidad de un municipio de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Los testimonios fueron organizados en categorías y analizados según fenomenología social de Alfred Schütz y literatura temática. Resultados: Surgieron las categorías "La atención negada al anciano con obesidad en Atención Primaria de Salud", "Actividades grupales como modo de atender ancianos con obesidad en Atención Primaria de Salud: un pasado presente" y "Atención longitudinal calificada y centrada en las necesidades del anciano con obesidad". Consideraciones finales: La atención integral y longitudinal del anciano con obesidad en Atención Primaria de Salud es dificultosa, existiendo inestabilidad en la consolidación de políticas públicas, señalando esto la necesidad de vínculos efectivos entre los servicios de la red de atención de salud y entre profesionales y usuarios.

RESUMO Objetivo: compreender as experiências e expectativas de pessoas idosas com obesidade relacionadas à assistência prestada no âmbito da Atenção Primária à Saúde. Métodos: pesquisa fenomenológica que entrevistou 16 idosos com obesidade de um município de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Os depoimentos foram organizados em categorias e analisados segundo a fenomenologia social de Alfred Schütz e literatura temática. Resultados: emergiram as categorias: "O cuidado negligenciado à pessoa idosa com obesidade na Atenção Primária à Saúde", "Atividades grupais como um modo de assistir pessoas idosas com obesidade na Atenção Primária à Saúde: um passado presente" e "Assistência longitudinal qualificada e centrada nas necessidades da pessoa idosa com obesidade". Considerações finais: o atendimento integral e longitudinal ao idoso com obesidade na Atenção Primária à Saúde é dificultoso, existindo instabilidade na consolidação de políticas públicas, sinalizando a necessidade de vínculos efetivos entre os serviços da rede de atenção à saúde e entre profissionais e usuários.