Oral cancer: analysis of the clarity of publications in Instagram profiles of official health agencies in Brazil.

This article aims to analyze the clarity and engagement measures of publications on oral cancer in the Instagram profiles of official health agencies in Brazil. An infodemiological study was conducted with 81 profiles. Data collected concerned content classification, account and media, manner of addressing the topic, number of posts, likes, comments, views and hashtags. The clarity of the educational publications was assessed with the Brazilian version of the Clear Communication Index (BR-CDC-CCI). Data analysis involved Spearman's correlation and the Mann-Whitney test (α = 5%). A total of 775 publications on oral cancer were found. The average BR-CDC-CCI score was 69.8 (SD = 15.5). The clarity of the information was adequate in 9.5% of the educational publications. Positive correlations were found between the number of likes and engagement (comments [r = 0.49], views [r = 0.96]), number of hashtags (r = 0.13) and year of publication (r = 0.21). Publications from the Health Ministry had a significantly higher BR-CDC-CCI score compared to the other profiles. Publications on oral cancer were correlated with engagement, year of publication and number of hashtags. Public agencies increased publications to reach the population, but the clarity of the content was low.

Clarity of publications on HPV in Instagram profiles of official health agencies in Brazil.

The study analyzed the clarity of publications on human papillomavirus (HPV) in the Instagram profiles of official Brazilian health agencies. An infodemiological study analyzed publications on HPV in the 81 Instagram profiles selected from the Health Ministry, States' Health Departments, and dental councils and associations. The following data were collected: classification of content, type of profiles, type of media, how the content was addressed, number of posts, frequency, likes, comments, viewings, and hashtags, and how the HPV vaccine was addressed. The clarity of the educational publications was assessed using the Brazilian version of the Clear Communication Index (BR-CDC-CCI). Data analysis was performed with Spearman's correlation and the Mann-Whitney test (p < 0.05). A total of 504 publications on HPV were found. The average number of likes was 528.3 (SD = 2388.2) and the average BR-CDC-CCI score was 67.1 (SD = 14.1). The quality and clarity of the information was considered adequate (BR-CDC-CCI score ≥ 90) in 6.9% of the publications. A weak positive correlation was found between the number of likes and both the BR-CDC-CCI score (r = 0.195) and number of posts (r = 0.124). Publications from the Health Ministry had a significantly higher BR-CDC-CCI score (72.9) compared to the other profiles analyzed (p = 0.01). Most publications concerned government actions, had low engagement, and written educational information was of low clarity and quality. However, the effort to reach the population was evident, with an increase in publications over the years.

Usefulness, Reliability, Quality, and Content of Portuguese Language YouTube Videos on COVID-19

Abstract Objective: To investigate the usefulness, reliability, quality, and content of Portuguese-language YouTube videos on COVID-19. Material and Methods: Three keywords selected on Google Trends were searched on YouTube, and the 60 first videos listed with each term were analyzed. Two calibrated researchers evaluated the reliability (DISCERN Modified Scale), the quality (Global Quality Score - GQS), and the usefulness of videos for the users (COVID-19 Specific Score - CSS). The number of views, likes, and engagement were also analyzed. The data were evaluated by the Mann-Whitney test and Spearman correlation (α=5%). Results: 59 videos were included. The average scores of quality, reliability, and usefulness were 3.0 (±1.1), 3.2 (± 0.8), and 1.5 (± 0.9), respectively. Two-thirds of the videos (64.4%) had low/moderate quality, and the majority (76.2%) were about signs and symptoms. The numbers of views (p=0.005), likes (p=0.006), and engagement (p=0.014) were significantly higher in moderate/good quality videos. The number of comments (p=0.007), duration of videos (p=0.004), and the DISCERN score (p<0.001) were significantly higher in videos made by health professionals. The general quality of the videos was positively correlated to the CSS scores, number of views, likes, and engagement (p<0.05). Conclusion: Most videos had moderate quality and reliability and low usefulness for the users.

Oral cancer: analysis of the clarity of publications in Instagram profiles of official health agencies in Brazil / Câncer bucal: análise da clareza das publicações realizadas em perfis do Instagram de órgãos oficiais de saúde do Brasil

Abstract This article aims to analyze the clarity and engagement measures of publications on oral cancer in the Instagram profiles of official health agencies in Brazil. An infodemiological study was conducted with 81 profiles. Data collected concerned content classification, account and media, manner of addressing the topic, number of posts, likes, comments, views and hashtags. The clarity of the educational publications was assessed with the Brazilian version of the Clear Communication Index (BR-CDC-CCI). Data analysis involved Spearman's correlation and the Mann-Whitney test (α = 5%). A total of 775 publications on oral cancer were found. The average BR-CDC-CCI score was 69.8 (SD = 15.5). The clarity of the information was adequate in 9.5% of the educational publications. Positive correlations were found between the number of likes and engagement (comments [r = 0.49], views [r = 0.96]), number of hashtags (r = 0.13) and year of publication (r = 0.21). Publications from the Health Ministry had a significantly higher BR-CDC-CCI score compared to the other profiles. Publications on oral cancer were correlated with engagement, year of publication and number of hashtags. Public agencies increased publications to reach the population, but the clarity of the content was low.

Resumo O objetivo do artigo é analisar a clareza e as medidas de engajamento das publicações sobre câncer bucal nos perfis do Instagram dos órgãos oficiais de saúde no Brasil. Realizou-se um estudo infodemiológico com 81 perfis. Foram coletados dados sobre classificação do conteúdo, conta e mídia, abordagem do tema, número de postagens, curtidas, comentários, visualizações e hashtags. A clareza das publicações educativas foi avaliada pela versão brasileira do Clear Communication Index (BR-CDC-CCI). A análise dos dados envolveu a correlação de Spearman e o teste de Mann-Whitney (α = 5%). Foram encontradas 775 publicações sobre câncer bucal. O escore médio do BR-CDC-CCI foi 69,8 (DP = 15,5). A clareza das informações foi adequada em 9,5% das publicações educativas. Correlações positivas foram encontradas entre o número de curtidas e engajamento (comentários [r = 0,49], visualizações [r = 0,96]), número de hashtags (r = 0,13) e ano de publicação (r = 0,21). Publicações do Ministério da Saúde apresentaram escore do BR-CDC-CCI significativamente maior do que os demais perfis (p = 0,01). As publicações sobre câncer bucal foram correlacionadas com engajamento, ano de publicação e número de hashtags. Os órgãos públicos aumentaram as publicações para atingir a população, mas a clareza do conteúdo foi baixa.

Use of anxiolytics/antidepressants among university students in the pre-vaccine period of the COVID-19 pandemic / Uso de ansiolíticos/antidepresivos por estudiantes universitarios en el periodo prevacuna en la pandemia COVID-19 / Uso de ansiolíticos/antidepressivos por estudantes universitários em período pré-vacina na pandemia da COVID-19

The present study assessed the prevalence of the use of anxiolytics/antidepressants and associated factors among university students in the pre-vaccine period of the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 983 students of public and private universities in Brazil. Data were collected between September and December 2020 with the aid of a questionnaire available on the Survey Monkey® platform addressing socioeconomic data, self-rated health, the use of anxiolytics/antidepressants, history of depression, psychological/psychiatric treatment and aspects of the undergraduate course. Statistical analysis involved descriptive statistics and Poisson regression with robust variance (α= 5%). The prevalence of anxiolytics/antidepressants use was 15.7%. The use of anxiolytics/antidepressants was associated with the female sex (PR = 1.53; 95% CI: 1.03-2.26), dissatisfaction with one's overall health (PR = 1.40; 95% CI: 1.08-1.82), undergoing psychological/psychiatric treatment (PR = 2.85; 95% CI: 1.91-4.22) and a medical diagnosis of depression (PR = 3.44; 95% CI: 2.52-4.70). The female sex, dissatisfaction with one's own overall health status, undergoing psychological/psychiatric treatment and a medical diagnosis of depression exerted an influence onthe use of anxiolytics/antidepressants by undergraduate university students during the COVID-19 pandemic (AU).

El presente estudio evaluó la prevalencia del uso de ansiolíticos/antidepresivos y factores asociados entre estudiantes universitarios en el período previo a la vacunación de la pandemia COVID-19. Se realizó un estudio transversal con 983 estudiantes de universidades públicas y privadas de Brasil. Los datos fueron recolectados entre septiembre y diciembre de 2020 con la ayuda de un cuestionario disponible en la plataforma Survey Monkey® que aborda datos socioeconómicos, salud autoevaluada, uso de ansiolíticos/antidepresivos, antecedentes de depresión, tratamiento psicológico/psiquiátrico y aspectos de la carrera universitaria. curso. El análisis estadístico implicó estadística descriptiva y regresión de Poisson con varianza robusta (α= 5%). La prevalencia del uso de ansiolíticos/antidepresivos fue del 15,7%. El uso de ansiolíticos/antidepresivos se asoció con el sexo femenino (RP = 1,53; IC 95%: 1,03-2,26), insatisfacción con la salud general (RP = 1,40; IC 95%: 1,08-1,82), estar sometido a tratamiento psicológico/psiquiátrico (RP = 2,85; IC 95%: 1,91-4,22) y diagnóstico médico de depresión (RP = 3,44; IC 95%: 2,52-4,70). El sexo femenino, la insatisfacción con el propio estado de salud general, el tratamiento psicológico/psiquiátrico y el diagnóstico médico de depresión influyeron en el uso de ansiolíticos/antidepresivos por parte de estudiantes universitarios durante la pandemia de COVID-19 (AU).

O presente estudo avaliou a prevalência do uso de ansiolíticos/antidepressivos e fatores associados entre estudantes universitários no período pré-vacinal da pandemia de COVID-19. Foi realizado um estudo transversal com 983 estudantes de universidades públicas e privadas do Brasil. Os dados foram coletados entre setembro e dezembro de 2020 com auxílio de questionário disponível na plataforma Survey Monkey® abordando dados socioeconômicos, autoavaliação de saúde, uso de ansiolíticos/antidepressivos, histórico de depressão, tratamento psicológico/psiquiátrico e aspectos da graduação curso. A análise estatística envolveu estatísticadescritiva e regressão de Poisson com variância robusta (α= 5%). A prevalência de uso de ansiolíticos/antidepressivos foi de 15,7%. O uso de ansiolíticos/antidepressivos esteve associado ao sexo feminino (RP = 1,53; IC 95%: 1,03-2,26), insatisfação com asaúde geral (RP = 1,40; IC 95%: 1,08-1,82), estar em tratamento psicológico/psiquiátrico (RP = 2,85; IC 95%: 1,91-4,22) e diagnóstico médico de depressão (RP = 3,44; IC 95%: 2,52-4,70). O sexo feminino, a insatisfação com o próprio estado geral de saúde, a realização de tratamento psicológico/psiquiátrico e o diagnóstico médico de depressão exerceram influência no uso de ansiolíticos/antidepressivos por estudantes universitários de graduação durante a pandemia de COVID-19 (AU).

Clarity of publications on HPV in Instagram profiles of official health agencies in Brazil

Abstract The study analyzed the clarity of publications on human papillomavirus (HPV) in the Instagram profiles of official Brazilian health agencies. An infodemiological study analyzed publications on HPV in the 81 Instagram profiles selected from the Health Ministry, States' Health Departments, and dental councils and associations. The following data were collected: classification of content, type of profiles, type of media, how the content was addressed, number of posts, frequency, likes, comments, viewings, and hashtags, and how the HPV vaccine was addressed. The clarity of the educational publications was assessed using the Brazilian version of the Clear Communication Index (BR-CDC-CCI). Data analysis was performed with Spearman's correlation and the Mann-Whitney test (p < 0.05). A total of 504 publications on HPV were found. The average number of likes was 528.3 (SD = 2388.2) and the average BR-CDC-CCI score was 67.1 (SD = 14.1). The quality and clarity of the information was considered adequate (BR-CDC-CCI score ≥ 90) in 6.9% of the publications. A weak positive correlation was found between the number of likes and both the BR-CDC-CCI score (r = 0.195) and number of posts (r = 0.124). Publications from the Health Ministry had a significantly higher BR-CDC-CCI score (72.9) compared to the other profiles analyzed (p = 0.01). Most publications concerned government actions, had low engagement, and written educational information was of low clarity and quality. However, the effort to reach the population was evident, with an increase in publications over the years.

Needlestick and Sharp Instruments Injuries among Brazilian Dentistry Students.

BACKGROUND: The occurrence of occupational accidents is common among students and dentists. The present study is aimed to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of needlestick and sharp instrument injuries among dentistry students. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A documentary research was carried out with data being obtained from the analysis of 137 medical records of injuries caused by needlestick and sharp instruments occurring in the period from 2012 to 2016 and were analyzed regarding the characteristics of the victim (gender and age) and the accident (year, time, environment, and time interval between exposure and search for care). Data were organized in the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software version 18 and were presented through descriptive statistics. RESULTS: The occurrence of accidents was high (43.1%), with the predominance of female victims (66.1%) and aged up to 23 years (55.9%). The majority of events occurred in the afternoon (54.4%), in the clinical setting (70.7%), and in 75% of the cases, the search for care occurred within 2 h after exposure. CONCLUSION: Accidents with needlestick and sharp instruments have high frequency and involve mainly female students. They are more common in the afternoon and in the clinical setting and the time interval was between exposure and the search for care complied with recommendations of the Brazilian legislation.