Validity and reliability of the Smoking-related Health Literacy Assessment Scale.

OBJECTIVE: To create an instrument to assess smoking-related health literacy among smokers, and to estimate validity of its content and reliability. METHODS: A methodological, quantitative study. The creation of the instrument included the following steps: establishing a conceptual structure; defining objectives and target population; preparation of items or response scales; selecting and organizing items; instrument structuring; content validation and pre-test. The instrument was named Smoking-related Health Literacy Assessment Scale. RESULTS: The Smoking-related Health Literacy Scale had statistically significant measures of validity and reliability. Test-retest revealed substantial to almost perfect levels of reliability (reproducibility). CONCLUSION: The Smoking-related Health Literacy Scale can provide researchers with a valid and statistically significant instrument, regarding content validity and reliability.

Quality of life and adiposity in adolescents: direct and indirect effects. / Qualidade de vida e adiposidade em adolescentes: efeitos diretos e indiretos.

This paper aimed to analyze the direct and indirect effects of adiposity and factors related to adolescents' quality of life. This is a cross-sectional study with 635 adolescents (10-16 years) from public schools in Montes Claros-MG, Brazil. Anthropometric data, physical activity (PA), inadequate dietary habits, body image, and quality of life (QoL) of adolescents were collected. A structural equation modeling was performed. The variables addressed as constructs were adiposity and inadequate dietary habits, the exploratory variables were PA and body image, and the outcome variable was QoL. The total effect of PA-mediated adiposity on QoL was positive and significant (ß=0.213; p<0.05), in contrast to the total effect mediated by inadequate dietary habits on QoL, which was negative and significant (ß=-0.150; p<0.05). The direct effect of PA on QoL was positive and significant (ß=0.209; p<0.001). No body image-related effects were observed. The effects of adiposity on adolescents' QoL tend to improve when mediated by PA, and they worsen when mediated by inadequate dietary habits. The effects of PA tend to improve the QoL of adolescents.

Objetivou-se analisar os efeitos diretos e indiretos da adiposidade e de fatores relacionados à qualidade de vida de adolescentes. Estudo transversal realizado com 635 adolescentes (10 a 16 anos), de escolas públicas da cidade de Montes Claros-MG. Coletaram-se dados antropométricos, de atividade física (AF), hábitos alimentares inadequados, imagem corporal e qualidade de vida (QV) dos adolescentes. Foi realizada a modelagem com equações estruturais. As variáveis tratadas como construto foram adiposidade e hábitos alimentares inadequados, as variáveis exploratórias foram AF e imagem corporal; a variável desfecho, QV. O efeito total da adiposidade mediada pela AF sobre a QV foi positivo e significativo (ß=0,213; p<0,05), em contraste com o efeito total mediado pelos hábitos alimentares inadequados sobre a QV, que foi negativo e significativo (ß=-0,150; p<0,05). O efeito direto da AF sobre a QV foi positivo e significativo (ß=0,209; p<0,001). Não se observou efeitos relacionados à imagem corporal. Os efeitos da adiposidade tendem a melhorar a QV dos adolescentes, quando mediados pela prática de AF e a piorá-la, quando mediados pelos hábitos alimentares inadequados; os efeitos da AF tendem a melhorar a QV dos adolescentes.

Factors associated with prehypertension and hypertension among healthcare workers working in high-complexity services. / Fatores associados à pré-hipertensão e hipertensão arterial em trabalhadores de saúde que atuam em serviços de alta complexidade.

The objective was to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with prehypertension and hypertension among health workers who work in high-complexity services for critically-ill and chronic patients. An epidemiological, cross-sectional study was carried out with 490 health workers in the macroregional region of Northern Minas Gerais, Brazil. The dependent variable blood pressure (BP) was categorized as normal BP, prehypertension and hypertension. Multinomial Logistic Regression was used for the multiple analysis. The prevalence of arterial hypertension was 21.8% and that of prehypertension was 25.9%. The chances of developing arterial hypertension and prehypertension were higher in male professionals, aged ≥40 years, in civil servant workers and those who were obese or overweight. The use of continuous medication and night shift work were associated with hypertension and prehypertension, respectively. The prevalence of arterial hypertension in the group of workers was lower than that of the Brazilian population. It is necessary to carry out studies with workers from this group and investments are required in preventive measures that encourage a change to a healthy lifestyle.

Objetivou-se estimar a prevalência e fatores associados à pré-hipertensão e hipertensão arterial entre trabalhadores de saúde que atuam em setores de alta complexidade para pacientes críticos e crônicos. Foi realizado um estudo epidemiológico, transversal com 490 trabalhadores de saúde da macrorregional do norte de Minas Gerais, Brasil. A variável dependente pressão arterial foi categorizada em normal, pré-hipertensão e hipertensão. Para análise múltipla, foi utilizada a Regressão Logística Multinomial. A prevalência da hipertensão arterial foi de 21,8% e da pré-hipertensão foi de 25,9%. As chances de se desenvolver a hipertensão arterial e a pré hipertensão foram maiores nos profissionais do sexo masculino, com idade ≥40 anos, em trabalhadores com vínculo empregatício concursado e naqueles obesos ou com sobrepeso. O uso de medicamento contínuo e o trabalho no turno noturno estiveram associados à hipertensão e pré-hipertensão, respectivamente. A prevalência de hipertensão arterial no grupo de trabalhadores foi menor do que a da população brasileira. São necessários estudos com trabalhadores desse grupo e investimentos em medidas preventivas e que incentivem a mudança para um estilo de vida saudável.

Dyslipidemia prevalence in adolescents in public schools.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of dyslipidemia in adolescents enrolled in the state public education system of the city of Montes Claros, state of Minas Gerais, and compare to a Brazilian population-based study. METHOD: This is an epidemiological, cross-sectional, and analytical study with a population of 77,833 students from 63 schools, representing four geographic areas of the city. After a sample calculation, information on 635 adolescents from 10 to 16 years of age was assessed and blood collection was conducted for the analysis of biochemical parameters of total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-c, and HDL-c. RESULTS: Among the adolescents, 26.8% showed high levels of total cholesterol, 15.7% of triglycerides, and 6.5% of LDL-c, and 40.8% had low HDL-c levels. CONCLUSION: Except for HDL-c levels, dyslipidemia prevalence and means in adolescents from Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, were above the levels found in the Brazilian population-based study used as parameter.

Preventing vertical HIV virus transmission: hospital care assessment.

OBJECTIVES: assess the implementation of actions to prevent vertical transmission of HIV. METHODS: a retrospective cohort study conducted in two maternity hospitals in the city of Montes Claros, State of Minas Gerais. All women admitted for childbirth diagnosed with HIV and their respective newborns were included from 2014 to 2017. Data were collected from medical records and analyzed descriptively. RESULTS: population consisted of 46 pairs of mothers and newborns. Management was considered inadequate in 30 cases of parturient/postpartum women (65.2%) and 14 cases of newborns (30.4%). The main reasons for inadequate maternal management were lack of pharmacological inhibition of lactation (53.3%) and counseling/consent for HIV testing (43.3%). For newborns, late onsetoffirst dose ofZidovudine (50.0%) and no prescriptionofNevirapine (28.6%). CONCLUSIONS: important prevention opportunities were missed, pointing to the need for improved care.

Binge drinking and overweight in brazilian adults - CUME Project.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the association between heavy episodic alcohol consumption [binge drinking (BD)] and overweight in 2,909 adults from the Cohort of Universities of Minas Gerais (CUME Project) baseline, Brazil. METHOD: Cross-sectional study in which sociodemographic, anthropometric (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 = overweight) and dietary intake data were collected. This study evaluated the occurrence and monthly frequency of BD (≥ 4 drinks at one time for women; ≥ 5 drinks at one time for men, in the last 30 days). RESULTS: The prevalence of BD and overweight were 41.3% and 40.8%, respectively. BD increased the prevalence of overweight by 19%, and, BD exposure by ≥ 5 days / month increased it by 31%. CONCLUSION: BD on a single or multiple occasion during the month was associated with a higher prevalence of overweight. Therefore, such a lifestyle should be considered in weight gain prevention strategies.

Common mental disorders in nursing technicians of a university hospital.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the prevalence of common mental disorders and associated factors in nursing technicians. METHOD: Cross-sectional analytical study conducted at a university hospital. A questionnaire with sociodemographic, educational and work-related variables and the Self Reporting Questionnaire-20 were used to verify the presence of common mental disorders. Association analysis was performed using the chi-squared test, with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: 280 nursing technicians participated in the study. The prevalence of common mental disorders was 46.9%. The variables family income (p=0.021) and working exclusively in health area (p<0.001) were associated with the outcome. There was a higher prevalence of CMD among individuals with a family income below four minimum wages (PR=1.41) and among professionals who worked exclusively in the health area (PR=1.95). CONCLUSION: Approximately half of the nursing technicians of the university hospital presented common mental disorders, which were associated with economic and work-related variables.

Perception of body image and nutritional status in adolescents of public schools.

OBJECTIVE: To assess body image dissatisfaction among adolescents from Northern Minas Gerais. METHOD: This is a cross-sectional study with adolescents of both sexes, enrolled in the sixth to ninth year in the municipal public education network. A questionnaire was used, composed of sociodemographic and body image variables, which was obtained through a scale of silhouette figures. The anthropometric measurements of weight and height were performed to estimate body mass index. The correlation between the classification of the body mass index and the body image of adolescents was estimated through weighted Kappa. RESULTS: A total of 535 adolescents participated, and 24.5% had different classifications between the real and ideal body image. The Kappa index for the classification of body image was 0.51, 0.58 and 0.32 for the total of adolescents, girls and boys, respectively. CONCLUSION: Public school adolescents are dissatisfied with their self-body image.

Aleitamento materno e o processo de adaptação no contexto familiar: abordagem qualitativa / Breastfeeding and the adjustment process in the family context: a qualitative approach

OBJETIVO: Compreender a adaptação das mulheres ao processo de amamentação e o apoio familiar e dos serviços de saúde. MÉTODO: Estudo qualitativo fundamentado no referencial metodológico da Etnoenfermagem, conforme a Teoria de Enfermagem Transcultural de Leininger. Foi utilizado um roteiro de entrevista semiestruturada. RESULTADOS: Evidenciaram-se três categorias temáticas: "Enfrentando algo inesperado, mutável e desafiador"; "Convivendo com dúvidas, incertezas e desorientação" e "Identificando fontes de apoio para a manutenção da amamentação". CONCLUSÃO: O processo de adaptação do aleitamento materno é permeado por dúvidas, incertezas e desafios. As mulheres apoiam-se em suas experiências prévias e na cultura familiar e sofrem influência direta destas. O papel da atenção básica é essencial nesse contexto.

OBJECTIVE: To understand women's adaptation to the breastfeeding process and the support provided by family and health services. METHOD: A qualitative study based on the methodological framework of Ethnonursing, following Leininger's Transcultural Nursing Theory. A semi-structured interview guide was used. RESULTS: Three thematic categories were identified: "Facing something unexpected, changing, and challenging"; "Dealing with doubts, uncertainties, and disorientation"; and "Identifying sources of support for breastfeeding maintenance". CONCLUSION: The breastfeeding adjustment process has doubts, uncertainties, and challenges. Women rely on and are directly influenced by their past experiences and family culture. The role of primary health care is crucial in this context.

Analysis of incidents notified in a general hospital.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the incidents spontaneously notified in a general hospital in Minas Gerais. METHOD: Retrospective, descriptive, quantitative study performed at a general hospital in Montes Claros - Minas Gerais State. The sample comprised 1,316 incidents reported from 2011 to 2014. The data were submitted to descriptive statistical analysis using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 18.0. RESULTS: The prevalence of incidents was 33.8 per 1,000 hospitalizations, with an increase during the investigation period and higher frequency in hospitalization units, emergency room and surgical center. These occurred mostly with adult clients and relative to the medication supply chain. The main causes were noncompliance with routines/protocols, necessitating changes in routines and training. CONCLUSION: There was a considerable prevalence of incidents and increase in notifications during the period investigated, which requires the attention of managers and hospital staff. Nevertheless, we observed development of the patient safety culture.

Uso da laserterapia de baixa potência no tratamento cutâneo da leishmaniose: um estudo quase-experimental / The use of low-level laser therapy in the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis: a quasi-experimental study

OBJETIVO: Analisar os efeitos do laser de baixa potência na intervenção às lesões decorrentes da Leishmaniose Cutânea. MÉTODO: Trata-se de um estudo quase-experimental, duplo-cego e randomizado realizado em um centro de referência do Norte de Minas Gerais. Foram alocados aleatoriamente 07 pacientes que foram submetidos ao tratamento endovenoso e curativos locais da leishmaniose cutânea, a saber: 03 no grupo controle, onde fizeram uso do tratamento convencional, e 04 no grupo experimental, que foram submetidos a aplicação da laserterapia de baixa potência, além da terapêutica habitual. Foi avaliado como desfecho primário a redução do tamanho das lesões, por meio da adaptação da ferramenta Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing. A análise dos dados foi conduzida por meio de uma estatística comparativa pareada com teste T. RESULTADOS: Não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos controle e experimental. CONCLUSÃO: A laserterapia de baixa potência não parece favorecer a cicatrização das lesões por leishmaniose cutânea.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of low-level laser therapy in treating lesions resulting from cutaneous leishmaniasis. METHODS: This is a double-blind, randomized, quasi-experimental study conducted at a reference center in the northern region of Minas Gerais. Seven patients were randomly assigned to receive intravenous and local wound care for cutaneous leishmaniasis. Specifically, three patients were assigned to the control group and received conventional treatment, while four patients were assigned to the experimental group and received low-level laser therapy plus standard therapeutic measures. The primary outcome measure was the reduction in lesion size as assessed by the adapted Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing. Paired comparison statistics using the t-test were used for data analysis. RESULTS: No significant difference was observed between the control and experimental groups. CONCLUSION: Low-level laser therapy does not appear to improve the healing of cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions.

Family health strategy: relevance to the functional capacity of older people.

OBJECTIVE: to identify the functional capacity of older people based on their performance on basic activities of daily living. METHOD: a cross-sectional study, carried out through the record of the Family Health teams working in the urban area of a city in northern Minas Gerais, in 2015. To assess the functional capacity of 373 older people, the Katz Scale was applied, which includes dimensions on the performance of daily living activities. The interviews took place in the participants' households. RESULTS: of the total participants, 6.9% had some degree of dependence. Those aged over 80 years old and were living without a partner had about three times more chances of presenting higher levels of functional dependence. CONCLUSION: most older people enrolled in a Family Health Strategy had their functional capacity preserved.

Factors associated to the dependence of older adults with diabetes mellitus type 2.

OBJECTIVE: to identify factors associated to the dependence of older adults with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Method: analytical and epidemiological study with 99 older adults. The Brazilian Multidimensional Functional Assessment Questionnaire and a questionnaire composed by socio-demographic and clinical variables were used. The independent variables were described and compared to the level of dependence obtained by the chi-square test or the Fisher test, the strength of association was estimated by Odds Ratio and multiple regression. RESULTS: the level of dependence prevailed in 79.8% of the sample. Higher chances of dependence were associated to: cutting toenails; performing household chores; presenting geriatric problems; urinary incontinence; time of diagnosis of diabetes; falls in the past year; and physical inactivity. CONCLUSION: considering the positive association of diabetes mellitus to the increased chance of dependence among older adults, there is need for direction and adoption of effective measures to ensure the functionality and quality of life of older adults with diabetes mellitus in a fair and democratic way.

Rede neural artificial aplicada na análise da qualidade de vida de adolescentes / Artificial neural network applied in the analysis of health-related quality of life of adolescents / Red neuronal artificial aplicada en el análisis de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de los adolescentes

Objetivo: construir um modelo que explique a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde entre adolescentes escolares a partir do instrumento KIDSCREEN-27 por meio da criação de uma rede neural artificial. Método: estudo transversal e analítico com 635 adolescentes utilizando-se o KIDSCREEN-27. Foi desenvolvida uma rede neural artificial com quatro camadas para avaliar a variável qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde por meio da média das respostas. Para as três primeiras camadas de neurônios foi utilizada função logística como função de transferência e para a ativação foi utilizada função linear. Resultados: a rede neural alcançou acurácia de 98,96% e quando comparadas as dimensões do KIDSCREEN-27 com sexo e prática de atividades físicas todas apresentaram associação estatística significativa, exceto as dimensões suporte social e grupo de pares e ambiente escolar. Conclusão: os resultados podem ter importantes consequências para a identificação de adolescentes em risco e o direcionamento de políticas públicas de saúde

Objective: to construct a model that explains the health-related quality of life among school adolescents from the KIDSCREEN-27 instrument through the creation of an artificial neural network. Method: cross-sectional and analytical study with 635 adolescents using KIDSCREEN-27. An artificial neural network with four layers was developed to evaluate the variable health-related quality of life by means of the mean responses. For the first three layers of neurons, logistic function was used as transfer function and linear function was used for activation. Results: the neural network reached accuracy of 98.96% and when compared the dimensions of kidscreen-27 with sex and practice of physical activities all presented significant statistical association, except the dimensions social support and peer group and school environment. Conclusion: the results may have important consequences for the identification of adolescents at risk and the direction of public health policies

Objetivo: construir un modelo que explique la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de los adolescentes escolares a partir del instrumento KIDSCREEN-27 a través de la creación de una red neuronal artificial. Método: estudio transversal y analítico con 635 adolescentes utilizando KIDSCREEN-27. Se desarrolló una red neuronal artificial con cuatro capas para evaluar la variable calidad de vida relacionada con la salud mediante las respuestas medias. Para las tres primeras capas de neuronas, la función logística se utilizó como función de transferencia y la función lineal se utilizó para la activación. Resultados: la red neuronal alcanzó una precisión del 98,96% y cuando se compararon las dimensiones de kidscreen-27 con el sexo y la práctica de actividades físicas todos presentaron una asociación estadística significativa, excepto las dimensiones de apoyo social y grupo de pares y entorno escolar. Conclusión:los resultados pueden tener consecuencias importantes para la identificación de adolescentes en riesgo y la orientación de las políticas de salud pública

Prevenção quaternária na saúde na percepção de profissionais de saúde / Quaternary prevention in health in the perception of health professionals / Prevención cuaternaria en salud en la percepción de los profesionales de la salud

Objetivo: compreender as percepções de profissionais de saúde atuantes em um hospital acerca da prevenção quaternária. Método: foi conduzido um estudo exploratório de cunho qualitativo, cuja fundamentação teórica baseou-se no interacionismo simbólico e na análise de conteúdo como referencial metodológico. A população foi composta por onze profissionais de saúde. Os dados foram obtidos por meio de entrevistas com roteiro semiestruturado. Resultados: A análise dos discursos determinou a construção das unidades temáticas agrupadas em três categorias temáticas para discussão: significado da prevenção quaternária para profissionais de saúde, experiências com a prevenção quaternária no contexto clínico-assistencial e interações sociais. À luz do interacionismo simbólico, identificaram-se experiências positivas e negativas com destaque às dificuldades dos profissionais e instituições para atuarem com a prevenção quaternária. Conclusão: Para concretização dessa proposta é necessário que uma reorientação da prática clínica dos profissionais seja almejada por meio de condutas técnicas e éticas desejáveis

Objective: to understand the perceptions of health professionals who work in a hospital about quaternary prevention. Method:an exploratory qualitative study was conducted, whose theoretical basis was based on symbolic interactionism and content analysis as a methodological reference. The population consisted of thirteen health professionals. The data were obtained through interviews with a semi-structured script. Results: The analysis of the discourses determined the construction of thematic units grouped into three thematic categories for discussion: meaning of quaternary prevention for health professionals, experiences with quaternary prevention in the clinical-care context and social interactions. In the light of symbolic interactionism, positive and negative experiences were identified, highlighting the difficulties of professionals and institutions to work with quaternary prevention. Conclusion: To implement this proposal, it is necessary that a reorientation of the clinical practice of professionals is desired through desirable technical and ethical conducts

Objetivo: comprender las percepciones de los profesionales de la salud que trabajan en un hospital sobre la prevención cuaternaria. Método: se realizó un estudio cualitativo exploratorio, cuya base teórica se basó en el interaccionismo simbólico y el análisis de contenido como referencia metodológica. La población estaba formada por trece profesionales de la salud. Los datos se obtuvieron a través de entrevistas con un guión semiestructurado. Resultados: El análisis de los discursos determinó la construcción de unidades temáticas agrupadas en tres categorías temáticas para la discusión: significado de la prevención cuaternaria para los profesionales de la salud, experiencias con la prevención cuaternaria en el contexto clínico-asistencial e interacciones sociales. A la luz del interaccionismo simbólico, se identificaron experiencias positivas y negativas, destacando las dificultades de los profesionales e instituciones para trabajar con la prevención cuaternaria. Conclusión: Para implementar esta propuesta, es necesario que se desee una reorientación de la práctica clínica de los profesionales a través de conductas técnicas y éticas deseables

Fatores associados ao controle da hipertensão arterial entre usuários atendidos na estratégia saúde da família / Factors associated with the control of arterial hypertension among users assisted in the family health strategy / Factores asociados al control de la hipertensión arterial entre los usuarios asistidos en la estrategia de salud de la família

Objetivo: analisar o percentual de pacientes sob tratamento anti-hipertensivo que apresentam níveis de pressão arterial controlados e fatores associados. Método: estudo transversal e analítico. A seleção de pacientes ocorreu por amostragem probabilística, por conglomerados tratados de forma descritiva e analítica. Participaram do estudo 720 indivíduos. Resultados: após regressão logística, permaneceram associadas ao não controle da pressão arterial as variáveis sexo, adesão à terapia medicamentosa, história pregressa de doença cardíaca e automedicar-se. Conclusão: a prevalência de controle da pressão arterial foi de 54,3 %, as dificuldades no tratamento anti-hipertensivo relacionam-se a fatores como aspectos pessoais, ao ambiente de vida, ao acesso aos cuidados de saúde, destacando-se como variável modificável a não adesão medicamentosa. Reforça-se a necessidade de incentivo das políticas públicas para o estabelecimento de novas estratégias para abordagem dos fatores modificáveis no manejo da hipertensão

Objectives: to analyze the percentage of patients under antihypertensive treatment who have controlled blood pressure levels and associated factors. Method: cross-sectional and analytical study. The selection of patients occurred by probabilistic sampling, by clusters treated descriptively and analytically. A total of 720 individuals participated in the studys. Results: after logistic regression, the variables gender, adherence to drug therapy, previous history of heart disease and self-medicating remained associated with non-control of blood pressure. Conclusion: the prevalence of blood pressure control was 54.3%, the difficulties in antihypertensive treatment are related to factors such as personal aspects, the living environment, access to health care, highlighting as a modifiable variable non-medication adherence. The need to encourage public policies to establish new strategies to address modifiable factors in the management of hypertension is reinforced

Objetivos: analizar el porcentaje de pacientes en tratamiento antihipertensivo que tienen niveles controlados de presión arterial y factores asociados. Método: estudio transversal y analítico. La selección de los pacientes ocurrió por muestreo probabilístico, por conglomerados tratados descriptiva y analíticamente. Un total de 720 individuos participaron en el estudio. Resultados: después de la regresión logística, las variables sexo, adhesión a la terapia medicamentosa, historia previa de cardiopatía y automedicación permanecieron asociadas al no control de la presión arterial. Conclusión: la prevalencia de control de la presión arterial fue de 54,3%, las dificultades en el tratamiento antihipertensivo se relacionan con factores como aspectos personales, el ambiente de vida, el acceso a la atención de salud, destacando como variable modificable la adhesión a la medicación. Se refuerza la necesidad de impulsar políticas públicas para establecer nuevas estrategias para abordar factores modificables en el manejo de la hipertensión

Integrative and complementary practices: use by community health agents in self-care.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the use of integrative and complementary practices (ICPs) by community health agents working in family health teams. METHODS: Cross-sectional, quantitative research, conducted in the city of Montes Claros, Minas Gerais. An structured form was used for the characterization of participants and use of ICPs. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were conducted. RESULTS: Use of ICPs was referenced by 94 (40.7%) agents. The use of medicinal plants was predominant (32.5%). There were associations between: ICPs in general and negative self-perception of health (p=0.032), homeopathy and higher education (p=0.015), massage and living with partner(p=0.024), chiropractic care and income equal to or greater than four minimum wages (p=0.031), relaxation/meditation and religion (p=0.028). CONCLUSION: The use of ICPs was verified in the healthcare of community agents. It is necessary to strengthen these practices for the promotion of health and prevention of diseases.

Fatores relacionados ao consumo alimentar saudável e não saudável entre adolescentes escolares / Factores relacionados con el consumo de alimentos saludables y no saludables entre los adolescentes escolarizados / Factors related to healthy and unhealthy food consumption among school adolescents

Objetivo: avaliar a prevalência e fatores relacionados ao consumo alimentar saudável e não saudável entre adolescentes escolares. Método: estudo de corte transversal, realizado com 634 escolares de 10 a 16 anos pertencentes a cinco escolas estaduais do município de Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, entre agosto/2016 e julho/2017. Resultados: houve prevalência do sexo feminino (60,1%). Com relação ao consumo de tabaco e álcool, 97,8% dos adolescentes negaram tabagismo e 92,4% negaram etilismo. Um total de 59,5% relatou praticar alguma atividade física e 95,1% dos adolescentes escolares têm uma autopercepção da saúde como sendo "excelente", "ótima" ou "boa". Os padrões de consumo alimentar saudável e não saudável estiveram associados à maior idade e ao consumo de álcool. Conclusão: o presente estudo contribui no sentido de estimar a ocorrência de marcadores de consumo alimentar de interesse para o monitoramento de fatores de risco para as doenças não transmissíveis.(AU)

Objective: to assess the prevalence and factors related to healthy and unhealthy food consumption among schoolchildren. Method: cross-sectional study, conducted with 634 schoolchildren aged 10 to 16 years belonging to five state schools in the municipality of Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, between August/2016 and July/2017. Results: there was a prevalence of female gender (60.1%). Regarding tobacco and alcohol consumption, 97.8% of adolescents denied smoking and 92.4% denied alcoholism. A total of 59.5% reported practicing some physical activity and 95.1% of school adolescents have a selfperception of health as "excellent", "great" or "good". Healthy and unhealthy food consumption patterns were associated with older age and alcohol consumption. Conclusion: the present study contributes towards estimating the occurrence of food consumption markers of interest for monitoring risk factors for non-communicable diseases(AU)

Objetivo: evaluar la prevalencia y los factores relacionados con el consumo de alimentos saludables y no saludables entre los escolares. Método: estudio transversal, realizado con 634 escolares de 10 a 16 años pertenecientes a cinco escuelas estatales del municipio de Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, entre agosto/2016 y julio/2017. Resultados: predominó el sexo femenino (60,1%). En cuanto al consumo de tabaco y alcohol, 97,8% de los adolescentes negó haber fumado y 92,4% negó haber consumido alcohol. Un 59,5% declaró practicar alguna actividad física y 95,1% de los adolescentes escolarizados tiene una autopercepción de la salud como "excelente", "estupenda" o "buena". Los patrones de consumo de alimentos saludables y no saludables se asociaron con la edad avanzada y el consumo de alcohol. Conclusión: el presente estudio contribuye a estimar la aparición de marcadores de consumo de alimentos de interés para el seguimiento de los factores de riesgo de las enfermedades no transmisibles(AU)

Validity and reliability of the Smoking-related Health Literacy Assessment Scale

ABSTRACT Objective To create an instrument to assess smoking-related health literacy among smokers, and to estimate validity of its content and reliability. Methods A methodological, quantitative study. The creation of the instrument included the following steps: establishing a conceptual structure; defining objectives and target population; preparation of items or response scales; selecting and organizing items; instrument structuring; content validation and pre-test. The instrument was named Smoking-related Health Literacy Assessment Scale. Results The Smoking-related Health Literacy Scale had statistically significant measures of validity and reliability. Test-retest revealed substantial to almost perfect levels of reliability (reproducibility). Conclusion The Smoking-related Health Literacy Scale can provide researchers with a valid and statistically significant instrument, regarding content validity and reliability.

Prevalência dos níveis de atividade física e fatores associados entre adolescentes escolares / Prevalence of levels of physical activity and associated factors among school teenagers

Este estudo objetivou estimar a prevalência dos níveis insuficientes de atividade física e fatores asso-ciados entre adolescentes. Trata-se de um estudo transversal e analítico, realizado em 2017/2018 com estudantes do ensino médio das escolas públicas de Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Utilizou-se o autopreenchimento do IPAQ, versão curta, para avaliar o nível de atividade física, categorizando os adolescentes em ativos, insuficientemente ativos e fisicamente inativos. Variáveis de exposição foram organizadas em blocos: perfil sociodemográfico, consumo alimentar, uso de álcool/drogas, condições de saúde e aulas de educação física escolar. A Regressão Logística Multinomial permitiu estimar odds ratio (OR) e seus respectivos intervalos de confiança (IC) de 95%, com análises corrigidas pelo efeito do desenho. Participaram do estudo 2.040 adolescentes distribuídos em 21 escolas. No total, 21,3% eram insuficientemente ativos e 23,7% fisicamente inativos. As chances de ser insuficientemente ativo foram maiores entre as meninas (OR = 1,39; IC95%: 1,01 ­ 1,91), que consumiam frutas rara-mente (OR = 1,54; IC95%: 1,00 ­ 2,37), que não estavam fazendo nada em relação ao peso corporal (OR = 1,78; IC95%: 1,34 ­ 2,37) e com autopercepção de saúde regular (OR = 1,75; IC95%: 1,27 ­ 2,42). Houve maior chance de ser fisicamente inativo entre aqueles com menor renda (OR = 1,44; IC95%: 1,09 ­ 1,92), que consumiam frutas raramente (OR = 1,76; IC95%: 1,22 ­ 2,55), com boa autopercepção de saúde (OR = 1,54; IC95%: 1,15 ­ 2,07) e sem interesse pelas aulas de educação física (OR = 1,69; IC95%: 1,02 ­ 2,81). O estudo apontou que quase metade dos adolescentes não eram ativos fisicamente, indicando a necessidade de implementações de programas relacionados à promoção da prática de atividade física na adolescência

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of insufficient levels of physical activity and associated factors be-tween adolescents. A cross-sectional study was performed in 2017/2018 with high school students from public schools in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil. A self-completion the IPAQ-short form was used to evaluate physical activity levels, categorizing the adolescents in active, insufficiently active and physically inactive. The independent variables were sociodemographic profile, food consumption, alcohol/drug use, health conditions, and physical education classes. Multinomial Logistic Regression was used to calculate odds ratio (OR) and confidence intervals (CI) of 95%, correcting by the design effect. A total of 2,040 adolescents from 21 schools participated in the study. As for the practice of physical activity, 21.3% were insufficiently active and 23.7% were physically inactive. The chances to be insufficiently active were higher among girls (OR = 1.39; 95%CI: 1.01 ­ 1.91), whom rarely ate fruits (OR = 1.54; 95%CI: 1.00 ­ 2.37) who were doing anything about their body weight (OR = 1.78; 95%CI: 1.34 ­ 2.37) and with regular self-perception of health (OR = 1.75; 95%CI: 1.27 ­ 2. 42). There was a greater chance of being physically inactive among those with lower incomes (OR = 1.44; 95%CI: 1.09 ­ 1.92), whom rarely ate fruits (OR = 1.76; 95%CI: 1.22 ­ 2.55), with good self-perception of health (OR = 1.54; 95%CI: 1.15 ­ 2.07), and without interest about the physical activity classes (OR = 1.69; 95%CI: 1.02 ­ 2.81). This study shows that almost half of adolescents were insufficiently active, indicating the need to implement programs related to the promotion of physical activity in adolescence