Essential oils from Cymbopogon citratus and Lippia sidoides in the anesthetic induction and transport of ornamental fish Pterophyllum scalare.

This study verified the effects of essential oils from Lippia sidoides (EOLS) and Cymbopogon citratus (EOCC) on the anesthesia of freshwater angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) of two different sizes (juveniles I (0.82 g) and II (2.40 g)) and the transport (8 h) of juveniles II. Fish were exposed to different concentrations of EOLS and EOCC: 0, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, and 250 mg L-1. Ventilatory rate (VR) and transport for 8 h with 0, 10, and 15 mg L-1 of each essential oil were evaluated in juveniles II. The major components found in EOLS and EOCC were carvacrol (44.50%) and α-citral (73.56%), respectively. The best sedation and anesthesia times for both essential oils were obtained with 10 and 25 mg L-1 and 200 and 250 mg L-1 for juveniles I and II, respectively. Fish sedated with EOLS had lower VR values than the other treatments. Blood glucose levels were higher in ornamental fish transported with 10 and 15 mg EOLS L-1 and 15 mg EOCC L-1. Hepatic glycogen values were higher in the control group. In general, fish transported with 10 mg EOLS L-1 showed fewer gill histological alterations than other transported fish. When the type of lesion was evaluated, the highest gill alterations occurred in fish transported with EOCC. In conclusion, 10 mg EOLS L-1 could be used to transport of juveniles II because although this concentration increased blood glucose levels, it decreased the VR and muscle glycogen levels and caused only mild alterations to the gills.

Essential oil from Ocimum basilicum improves growth performance and does not alter biochemical variables related to stress in pirarucu (Arapaima gigas).

Diet supplementation with essential oil from sweet basil Ocimum basilicum (EOOB) can increase fish growth. So, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of EOOB in the diet on growth performance and plasmatic variables of pirarucu juveniles (Arapaima gigas) submitted to stressful condition (stocking density of 7.56 kg m-3per tank and limited space). Four diets (in triplicates) were evaluated with increasing levels of EOOB (0.0 control; 0.5; 1.0; and 2.0 mL kg diet-1) over 48 days. Linalool was the major constituent of EOOB (54.19%). The addition of 2.0 mL EOOB kg diet-1 improved final weight, weight gain, specific growth rate, condition factor and feed conversion ratio; it also decreased plasma urea levels and increased plasma albumin and total proteins levels. Plasma glucose, cortisol, and acid uric levels were not influenced by the addition of EOOB to the fish diet. In conclusion, the addition of 2.0 mL EOOBkg diet-1 is recommended for pirarucu juveniles, due to improved growth performance, and this supplementation did not compromise the homeostasis of fish rearing in a high stocking density.

Decision-Making based on Big Data Analytics for People Management in Healthcare Organizations.

Big data analytics enables large-scale data sets integration, supporting people management decisions, and cost-effectiveness evaluation of healthcare organizations. The purpose of this article is to address the decision-making process based on big data analytics in Healthcare organizations, to identify main big data analytics able to support healthcare leaders' decisions and to present some strategies to enhance efficiency along the healthcare value chain. Our research was based on a systematic review. During the literature review, we will be presenting as well the different applications of big data in the healthcare context and a proposal for a predictive model for people management processes. Our research underlines the importance big data analytics can add to the efficiency of the decision-making process, through a predictive model and real-time analytics, assisting in the collection, management, and integration of data in healthcare organizations.

Growth and biochemical variables in Amazon catfish ( Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum ♀ x Leiarius marmoratus ♂) under different water pH.

Although fish may live in different aquatic environments, variations in the water quality parameters, mainly pH, may have a substantial impact in their development and welfare. The objective of this study was to test the effect of different pH levels on the growth performance and biochemical variables in Amazon catfish juveniles (Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum x Leiarius marmoratus). Fish were subjected to four different water pH levels (4.56, 6.0, 7.24, and 8.90) for 40 days. The total ammonia and alkalinity were higher and lower, respectively, in the treatments with water pHs 4.56 and 6.00 than at the other water pH levels. The un-ionized ammonia was higher at water pH 8.90 than at the other water pH levels. Amazon catfish exposed to water pH 4.56 presented specific growth rate and weight gain significantly higher than other water pH values. In general, fish under exposure to water pH 8.90 presented lower growth performance than other water pH values. Biochemical changes were recorded at all water pH. In conclusion, water pH 4.56 is recommended for an Amazon catfish production system, since fish presented higher growth and water quality variables were kept within adequate limits for aquaculture.

Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics of Mpox in HIV-Infected and Uninfected Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Retrospective Study in Lisbon.

The resurgence of Mpox, predominantly among men who have sex with men (MSM), has prompted an analysis of its clinical manifestations and epidemiological patterns, particularly in individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This retrospective study aims to delineate and compare the clinical presentations and epidemiological characteristics of Mpox among HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals. A total of 58 confirmed Mpox cases from a dermatology department in Lisbon were analyzed, focusing on mucocutaneous manifestations, systemic symptoms, and laboratory parameters. Our findings indicate no significant difference in disease severity and presentation between HIV-positive and HIV-negative groups, suggesting that HIV status may not be a determinant of Mpox severity, but rather an indicator of increased sexual risk behaviors, a recognized risk factor for Mpox transmission.

Responses to graded levels of zinc amino acid complex in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).

Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient that plays a crucial role in fish development and physiology. This study aimed to evaluate the effects on growth and health in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) supplemented with graded levels of zinc amino acid complex (Zn-AA) and subjected to transport stress. Nile tilapia (21.78 ± 0.17 g; (n = 12 fish per tank; stocking density of 1.045 kg- 3) were fed with 0, 25, 50, 75, or 100 mg Zn-AA kg- 1 (equivalent to 77.49, 102.69, 127.89, 153.09, or 178.29 mg Zn kg- 1) in extruded diets (280 g kg- 1 digestible protein; isoproteic and isocaloric) for 60 days. At the end of the experimental period, after growth performance measurements, the fish were transported by car for 3 h, and blood collection was performed. The linear regression showed that the best growth performance (final weight, final biomass, weight gain, specific growth rate, and feed intake) was found in fish fed with 100 mg Zn-AA kg diet- 1 (p < 0.05). The increased dietary Zn-AA increased linearly plasma triglyceride levels, hemoglobin, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, and leukocyte values and reduced plasma total protein, cholesterol (total and LDL), and aspartate aminotransferase levels (p < 0.05). According to quadratic regression, the highest plasma glucose and alanine aminotransferase values were found in the control group (p < 0.05). In conclusion, under the conditions of this study, 100 mg Zn-AA kg diet- 1 is recommended for Nile tilapia as it can improve their growth, metabolism, physiology, and immunity.

In Search of the Hyperglycemic Threshold Required to Induce Growth Hormone (GH) Suppression.

Introduction According to the 2014 Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline on acromegaly, the confirmation of acromegaly diagnosis is established by finding a lack of suppression of growth hormone (GH) to < 1 ug/L following documented hyperglycemia during an oral glucose tolerance test. However, in this setting, the concept of hyperglycemia has never been clearly defined. Objective This study aimed to define the hyperglycemic threshold required to induce GH suppression. Methods We retrieved the glycemia profile of 44 individuals after a standard 2-h 75g oral glucose tolerance test prescribed to assess GH suppression and performed a comprehensive analysis of two subgroups of individuals (28 reaching GH suppression and 16 in whom GH suppression was not observed). All of the data were analyzed with the program Graph Pad Prism. Differences between means were assessed by Student's unpaired t-test or Mann-Whitney U test as deemed appropriate. Fisher's exact test was used for categorical variables. Results Individuals in G1 and G2 were different only for the median basal GH and median IGF-1. No significant differences in terms of the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes were found. The glucose peak was achieved earlier in the group that reached GH suppression. The median of the highest glucose values of both subgroups was not different. A correlation between peak and baseline glucose value was found only among those in whom GH suppression was reached. Among these, the median glucose peak (P50) was 177 mg/dl, whereas the 75th percentile (P75) and 25th percentile (P25) were 199 mg/dl and 120 mg/dl, respectively. Conclusion Considering that 75% of those in whom GH suppression was observed after an oral glucose overload test reached blood glucose values above 120 mg/dl, we propose to use this value as the blood glucose threshold for inducing GH suppression. In light of our results, whenever GH suppression is not observed; and the highest glycemic value is below 120 mg/dl, it might be useful to repeat the test prior to any conclusion.

Primary and Secondary Hypogonadism in Male Persons with Diabetes Mellitus.

AIMS: To characterize hypogonadism in male persons with diabetes mellitus. Patients and Methods. 184 consecutive male persons with diabetes were studied. Besides the usual care, total testosterone (TT), estradiol (E2), FSH, and LH were measured in the last appointment and in 40 patients, also in the next two appointments. Statistical analysis compared groups and explored factors for TT and LH levels. RESULTS: TT levels were stable and highly correlated (r > 0.750, p < 0.001) over a 6-12-month period. 20% of the patients presented secondary hypogonadism (SH) and 18% presented primary hypogonadism (PH). SH was inversely related to HbA1 (partial r (rp) = 0.229, p < 0.005), while PH was directly related to age (r = 0.356, p < 0.001). TT levels were reduced independently by metformin (364 ± 160 vs. 431 ± 242 ng/dL, t = 2.241, p < 0.05) and statins (359 ± 156 vs. 424 ± 230 ng/dl, t = 2.224, p < 0.05). TT levels were inversely related to microvascular disease (rp = -0.169, p < 0.05). Discussion. TT levels were stable over time and hypogonadism was common. SH, generally clinically, is related to the diabetic state, while PH, generally subclinically, is an age-dependent process unrelated to diabetes. Low TT levels were related to older age, poor metabolic control, metformin and statins use, and microvascular disease.

Dimensionality and factorial invariance of religiosity among Christians and the religiously unaffiliated: A cross-cultural analysis based on the International Social Survey Programme.

We present a study of the dimensionality and factorial invariance of religiosity for 26 countries with a Christian heritage, based on the 1998 and 2008 rounds of the International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) Religion survey, using both exploratory and multi-group confirmatory factor analyses. The results of the exploratory factor analysis showed that three factors, common to Christian and religiously unaffiliated respondents, could be extracted from our initially selected items and suggested the testing of four different three-factor models using multi-group confirmatory factor analysis. For the model with the best fit and measurement invariance properties, we labeled the three resulting factors as "Beliefs in afterlife and miracles", "Belief and importance of God" and "Religious involvement." The first factor is measured by four items related to the Supernatural Beliefs Scale (SBS-6); the second by three items related to belief in God and God's perceived roles as a supernatural agent; and the third one by three items with the same structure found in previous cross-cultural analyses of religiosity using the European Values Survey (ESS) and also by belief in God. Unexpectedly, we found that one item, belief in God, cross-loaded on to the second and third factors. We discussed possible interpretations for this finding, together with the potential limitations of the ISSP Religion questionnaire for revealing the structure of religiosity. Our tests of measurement invariance across gender, age, educational degree and religious (un)affiliation led to acceptance of the hypotheses of metric- and scalar-invariance for these groupings (units of analysis). However, in the measurement invariance tests across the countries, the criteria for metric invariance were met for twenty-three countries only, and partial scalar invariance was accepted for fourteen countries only. The present work shows that the exploration of large multinational and cross-cultural datasets for studying the dimensionality and invariance of social constructs (in our case, religiosity) yields useful results for cross-cultural comparisons, but is also limited by the structure of these datasets and the way specific items are coded.

Postmenopausal intestinal obstructive endometriosis: case report and review of the literature.

CONTEXT: Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, which is commonly detected in gynecological practice but rarely reported as a coloproctological disorder. The objective of the present report was to discuss a rare case of postmenopausal intestinal endometriosis simulating a malignant lesion, following a review of the literature. CASE REPORT: A 74-year-old woman with complaints of hematochezia and tenesmus of two months' duration accompanied by liquid feces and pelvic pain, but with no other gastrointestinal or gynecological complaints, was referred to our service. She had been menopausal for 22 years, with no hormone replacement treatment, and had undergone panhysterectomy three years before the referral to us, due to endometrial thickening and a right adnexal cyst. Five months before this referral, she had undergone laparotomy due to acute obstructive abdomen, which revealed a tumor mass involving the small bowel. Anatomopathological examination of the enterectomy suggested a hypothesis of intestinal endometriosis. A proctological examination was normal. Computed tomography of the pelvis revealed thickening of the rectosigmoid transition and colonoscopy revealed friable tumor formation in the rectum. A biopsy of the lesion revealed mucosal fragments of endometrial type, which led to a review of the previous anatomopathological examination. The patient underwent rectosigmoidectomy with protective transversotomy, with a good postoperative course, and anatomical examination confirmed the intestinal endometriosis. The patient subsequently suffered a stenosing recurrence of the lesion and has undergone colostomy since then.

Chronic idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction treated with jejunostomy: case report and literature review.

CONTEXT: Chronic idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a very rare condition. CASE REPORT: This study describes a male patient who had presented obstructive symptoms for 24 years. He had been treated clinically and had undergone two previous operations in different services, with no clinical improvement or correct diagnosis. He was diagnosed with intestinal obstruction without mechanical factors in our service and underwent jejunostomy, which had a significant decompressive effect. The patient was able to gain weight and presented improvements in laboratory tests. Jejunostomy is a relatively simple surgical procedure that is considered palliative but, in this case, it was resolutive.

Bem-estar do trabalhador docente de educação física do sul do Brasil / Wellness of Physical Education teacher worker at southern Brazil / Bienestar del trabajador docente de educación física en el sur de Brasil

Resumo O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o nível de associação do bem-estar do trabalhador docente de educação física a partir dos parâmetros socioambiental (satisfação no trabalho) e individual (estilo de vida) considerando o vínculo no magistério público dos estados da Região Sul do Brasil. Participaram da pesquisa 1.645 docentes, os quais responderam os instrumentos QVT-PEF e PEVI. Os resultados revelaram elevado índice de professores com alto nível de bem- estar. O constructo do estilo de vida apresentou maior número de associações significativas com o vínculo estadual dos docentes, o que demonstra que os fatores ligados aos aspectos ambientais e as políticas que regem a profissão docente de cada estado interferem com maior propriedade nos componentes do parâmetro individual.

Abstract The aim of the study was to evaluate the level of association of Wellness of the Physical Education Teacher Worker from the Parameters: Socio-Environmental (Work) and Individual (Lifestyle) considering employment relationship in the public teaching of southern states of Brazil. The 1645 teachers, who participated of the research, answered the instruments QVT-PEF and PEVI. The results revealed that a high number of teachers had a high level of wellness. The Lifestyle construct presented a higher number of significant associations with the teacher's employment relationship, which demonstrates that the factors related to the environmental aspects and the policies that govern the teaching profession in each state interfere with more property in the aspects related to the Individual Parameter.

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el nivel de asociación de bienestar del trabajador docente de educación física a partir de los parámetros socioambiental (trabajo) e individual (estilo de vida) al considerar el vínculo con la docencia pública de los estados de la región sur de Brasil. Participaron en la investigación 1.645 profesores, los cuales respondieron a los instrumentos QVT-PEF y PEVI. Los resultados revelaron un elevado índice de profesores con alto nivel de bienestar. El constructo estilo de vida presentó un número mayor de asociaciones significativas en la relación con el empleo de los docentes, lo que demuestra que los factores ligados a los aspectos ambientales y las políticas que rigen la profesión docente de cada estado interfieren con mayor propiedad en los componentes del parámetro individual.

Avaliação do Conhecimento em Cuidados Paliativos em Estudantes durante o Curso de Medicina / Evaluation of Medical Students' Knowledge of Palliative Care

RESUMO Introdução É crescente a necessidade de uso de cuidados paliativos (e de suporte em cuidados) nas áreas de saúde, em especial na Medicina. Isto acontece devido ao envelhecimento populacional e ao aumento da prevalência das doenças crônicas não transmissíveis, especialmente câncer metastático e demência avançada. Assim, é muito importante iniciar o processo de ensino-aprendizagem em cuidados paliativos já no curso de graduação em Medicina. Objetivo Avaliar os conhecimentos em cuidados paliativos (CCP)em alunos do curso de Medicina da Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde (Brasília, DF), bem como averiguar se há ganho de CCP entre os alunos da primeira, quarta e sexta séries. Método Realizou-se um estudo transversal com aplicação de questionário anônimo, com perguntas sobre idade, gênero e mais 19 perguntas sobre CCP. Tais questionários foram aplicados separadamente aos alunos da primeira, quarta e sexta séries do curso de Medicina. Foi usado o teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov (análise de normalidade). Já o teste de Kruskal-Wallis comparou os três grupos (primeira, quarta e sexta séries), e, caso houvesse diferença com significância estatística, a análise post hoc seria realizada com o teste de Mann-Whitney com correção de Bonferroni (valor de p significativo se <0,016).Resultados: Participaram do estudo 193 estudantes (taxa de inclusão:76,8%;IC95%:71,0%-81,8%), com idades de 23,6±4,3 anos, sendo 100 mulheres (51,8%). Os CCP baseados no número de respostas consideradas corretas por aluno na primeira, quarta e sexta séries foram, em mediana (interquartil), 4,00(2,00-5,00), 10,00(9,00-12,75) e 12,00(10,25-14,00), respectivamente (p< 0,001). Quando comparadas diretamente a primeira com a quarta série, e a primeira com a sexta série, a diferença estatística persiste (p<0,001 e p<0,001, respectivamente); já a comparação entre quarta e sexta séries não demonstra diferença estatística significativa (p:0,041). Conclusão O CCP entre os alunos não é bom, e o ganho de CCP entre a quarta e a sexta série não apresentou significância estatística. Isto denota a necessidade de melhorar o processo de ensino-aprendizagem em cuidados paliativos, principalmente nos cenários do internato.

ABSTRACT Background There is a growing need to use palliative care (and support care) in health areas, particularly in Medicine. This is due to an aging population and the increased prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases, especially metastatic cancer and advanced dementia. Thus, it is very important to start the teaching-learning process in palliative care during undergraduate medical training. Purpose To evaluate: (1) knowledge in palliative care (KPC) among medical students at the Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde medical school (Brasília, DF), and (2) the gain in KPC among first, fourth and sixth-year students. Method A cross-sectional study involved the application of an anonymous questionnaire with questions about age, gender, and 19 questions about KPC. These questionnaires were applied separately to the students. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was applied. Thereafter, the Kruskal-Wallis test compared the 3 groups (first, fourth and sixth year students), and when any statistically significant difference was verified, post hoc analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney test with Bonferroni correction (p < 0.016).Results: The study included 193 students (inclusion rate: 76.8%; 95%CI: 71.0%-81.8%), 23.6±4.3 years-old, 100 women (51.8%). The median KPC(interquartile) scores based on the number of correct responses per student of the first, fourth and sixth year of the course were: 4.00(2.00-5.00), 10.00(9.00-12.75), 12.00(10.25-14.00), respectively (p <0.001). When directly comparing the first and fourth year students, and the first and sixth year students, the statistical difference persists (p <0.001 and p <0.001, respectively); but the analysis between fourth and sixth year students shows no statistical difference (p=0.041). Conclusion KPC among our students is limited, and KPC gain between the fourth and sixth years of study was not statistically significant. This shows the need to improve the process of teaching and learning in palliative care, especially in internship scenarios.

MULTIPLE JOBHOLDING ASSOCIATED WITH THE WELLBEING OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL / ASOCIACIÓN ENTRE PLURIEMPLEO Y EL BIENESTAR DOCENTE EN LA EDUCACIÓN FÍSICA DEL SUR DE BRASIL / ASSOCIAÇÃO ENTRE PLURIEMPREGO E BEM ESTAR DO DOCENTE EM EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA DO SUL DO BRASIL

Purpose: This study assessed how much multiple jobholding is associated with the wellbeing of Physical Education teachers from public state institutions in southern Brazil, considering individual (lifestyle) and socio-environmental (work) parameters. Methods: 1645 teachers completed a socio-demographic and professional questionnaire, besides filling out the Quality of Life at Work of Physical Education Professionals (QVT-PEF), and the Individual Lifestyle Profile (PEVI) forms. The likelihood ratio chi-square and multinomial logistic regression tests were used to assess how the variables studied were associated. Results/Discussion: Findings indicated significant differences for the socio-demographic and professional characteristics of teachers who work only at the public state school and teachers holding multiple jobs. In addition, teachers holding multiple jobs are less satisfied with career advancement and with the balance between leisure and work time. Conclusion: Public policies should encourage PE teachers to work exclusively at state schools in order to promote better wellbeing.

Objetivo: se evaluó cómo el pluriempleo se asocia con el bienestar de los profesores de Educación Física en las instituciones públicas estatales en el sur de Brasil, teniendo en cuenta los parámetros individuales (estilo de vida) y socio-ambiental (de trabajo). Métodos: 1645 profesores respondieron a un cuestionario sociodemográfico y profesional, además de los instrumentos: QVT-PEF y PEVI. La prueba de chi-cuadrado, razón de verosimilitud y la regresión logística multinomial fueron utilizadas. Resultados/Discusión: los resultados mostraron diferencias significativas en las características socio-demográficas y profesionales de los profesores que trabajan sólo en escuelas públicas estatales y profesores con pluriempleo. Los profesores con pluriempleo están menos satisfechos con la promoción profesional y el tiempo equilibrado entre el ocio y el trabajo. Conclusión: las políticas públicas deben estimular a los profesores de educación física para trabajar exclusivamente en las escuelas públicas, con el fin de promover un mejor bienestar.

Objetivo: Este estudo avaliou quanto o pluriemprego está associado com o bem-estar dos professores de Educação Física de instituições públicas estaduais no sul do Brasil, considerando os parâmetros individuais (estilo de vida) e socioambientais (trabalho). Métodos: 1645 professores responderam a um questionário sócio demográfico e profissional, além dos instrumentos: QVT-PEF e PEVI. Os testes chi-quadrado, razão de verossimilhança e regressão logística multinomial foram empregados para avaliar as associações entre as variáveis investigadas. Resultados/Discussão: Os resultados revelaram diferenças significativas nas características sócio demográfico e profissionais dos docentes que trabalham apenas no magistério público estadual e os professores que possuem o pluriemprego. Além disso, os professores que possuem pluriemprego estão menos satisfeitos com a progressão na carreira e o tempo equilibrado entre lazer e trabalho. Conclusão: As políticas públicas devem incentivar professores de Educação Física a trabalhar exclusivamente em escolas públicas, a fim de promover um melhor bem-estar a estes profissionais.

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia: rare cause of pulmonary hypertension?

A 73-year-old woman was admitted to the emergency room with predominantly right-sided heart failure and anemia. Following clinical and imagiological evaluation, a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension (PH) associated with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) was confirmed. The initial response to bosentan plus sildenafil was good, including improvement in functional class and reduction of edema, allowing her to be discharged. Unfortunately, the patient died, due to her underlying condition, before the effects of the combination treatment could be fully assessed. PH should be considered in patients with HTT and screening for pulmonary hypertension should be performed in these patients and their relatives.

Bem estar do trabalhador docente de educação física da região sul do Brasil de acordo com os ciclos vitais / Wellness of physical education teacher of southern region of Brazil according to the life cycles

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o nível de associação entre os ciclos vitais e os parâmetros socioambiental (satisfação no trabalho) e individual (estilo de vida) do Bem Estar do Trabalhador Docente em Educação Física dos magistérios públicos estaduais da região sul do Brasil. Na investigação, 1645 professores responderam um questionário sócio-demográfico e profissional, além dos instrumentos QVT-PEF e PEVI. Os testes qui-quadrado, razão de verossimilhança e regressão logística multinomial, na forma bruta e em dois modelos ajustados, foram empregados para avaliar as associações. Os resultados evidenciaram que a utilização de variáveis moderadoras nas análises ajustadas do constructo da satisfação no trabalho auxiliou na compreensão das alterações de percepções dos professores ao longo da vida. Situação contrária foi demonstrada na avaliação do estilo de vida, o qual revelou que a análise bruta foi a principal maneira de observar diferenças significativas na maioria dos componentes e no computo geral.

The aim of the study was to evaluate association between the life cycles and the social-environmental (work satisfaction) and individual (lifestyle) parameters of Wellness in Physical Education Teacher from the public teaching southern region of Brazil. In the investigation, 1645 teachers answered a social-demographic and professional questionnaire, as well as the QVT-PEF and PEVI tools. The chi-square, likelihood ratio and multinomial logistic regression, in the original form and in two adjusted models, were used for evaluating the associations. The results demonstrated that the use of moderating variables in the adjusted analyses of work satisfaction construct helped in understanding the teachers's perceptions changes across the life. Contrary situation was demonstrated in lifestyle evaluation, which revealed that the original model analysis was the principal manner of observing significant differences in most of the components and in the general computation.

Direitos sociais, protagonismo e exercício da cidadania na terceira idade / Social agency and the exercise of citizenship in the Third W

O projeto de extensão “Direitos Sociais Protagonismo e Exercício da Cidadania na Terceira Idade” é desenvolvido no âmbito do Programa Universidade Para a Terceira Idade (UNITI), na Universidade Federal Fluminense – Polo Campos dos Goytacazes (UFF/PUCG). Objetivos: Realizar uma análise crítica dos resutados apresentados no projeto “Direitos sociais, Protagonismo e Exercício da Cidadania”, destacando suas limitações bem como suas potencialidades enquanto espaço de discussão e de busca da autonomia das pessoas da terceira idade. Método: Para a realização deste projeto foram realizados encontros semanais com os idosos nos quais foram proferidas palestras e dinâmicas relativas à temática de direitos sociais dos idosos. Foram realizados questionários com os idosos participantes e com os jovens voluntários do projeto. Resultados e Discussão: Identificamos que, se em um momento inicial havia muito desconhecimento dos idosos em relação aos seus direitos, após o curso eles não só aprenderam a aplicar os ensinamentos no seu dia a dia como servirem de agentes multiplicadores do que aprenderam, transformando também a realidade de pessoas da terceira idade em sua volta. Além disso, os jovens alunos relatam ter repensado seus conceito e ações em relação aos idosos. O contato intergeracional constituiu-se uma via de mão dupla, na qual idosos e jovens ensinaram e aprenderam mutuamente.

The extension project “Social Rights Agency and Citizenship Practice in the Third Age” is developed under the University Program for Senior Citizens (UNITI) at Universidade Federal Fluminense – Polo Campos dos Goytacazes (UFF/PUCG). Objectives: Conduct a review of the project social, leadership and citizenship, highlighting their limitations as well as its potential as a forum for discussion and pursuit of autonomy of the elderly. Method: For the realization of this project are held weekly meetings in which the elderly are given lectures on the themes and dynamics of social rights of the eldery. Questionnaires were conducted with the elderly participants and volunteers with the project. Results and Discussion: We found that, in an initial moment there was much lack of knowledge regarding their rights, after the course they not only learned how to apply the teachings in their daily lives and serve as multipliers of what they learn, transforming also the reality of elderly people around you. In addition, young students report having rethought the concept and its actions in relation to the elderly. The intergenerational contact constituted a two-way street, where young and old taught and learned each other.

Bem-estar do trabalhador docente em Educação Física ao longo da carreira / Wellbeing of the Physical Education teacher throughout the career

O objetivo do estudo foi analisar o Bem-Estar do Trabalhador Docente (BETD) por meio do Parâmetro Socioambiental (Satisfação no Trabalho - ST) e do Parâmetro Individual (Estilo de Vida - EV) dos professores de Educação Física, considerando os Ciclos de Desenvolvimento Profissional (CDP). Participaram da pesquisa 1.645 professores dos magistérios públicos estaduais do Sul do Brasil. Na coleta de dados foi utilizado um questionário sociodemográfico e profissional, bem como os instrumentos QVT-PEF e PEVI. Os resultados não evidenciaram associação entre o BETD e o CDP. Em relação aos Parâmetros Individuais e Socioambientais, não se constataram diferenças entre os ciclos de Diversificação e Estabilização quando avaliada a ST. Na avaliação do EV, apenas o Comportamento Preventivo identificou diferenças significativas entre estes dois ciclos. Tais resultados demonstram elevada concordância de sentimentos e de comportamentos frente aos Parâmetros Individual e Socioambiental do Bem-Estar do Trabalhador Docente após nove anos de docência.

This study analyzed the wellbeing (WB) by means of the Social Environmental Parameter (Job Satisfaction - JS) and the Individual Parameter (Lifestyle - LS) of Physical Education teachers, considering the Professional Development Cycles (PDC). To this end, participated in this study 1,645 teachers of the state public teaching of the Southern Brazil. For data collection, it was used a social demographic and professional questionnaire, as well as the QVT-PEF and PEVI instruments. The results did not evidence any association between WB and PDC. In relation to the Individual and Social Environmental Parameters, no differences were found between the Diversification and Stabilization Cycles when evaluated the JS. In the evaluation of the LS, only the Preventive Behavior identified significant differences between these cycles. These results showed high concordance of feelings and behaviors in front of Individual and Social Environmental Parameters of the Wellbeing of The Teacher Worker after nine years of teaching.

Comparison of colon-cleansing methods in preparation for colonoscopy--comparative efficacy of solutions of mannitol, sodium picosulfate and monobasic and dibasic sodium phosphates.

PURPOSE: Colonoscopy plays an essential role in the therapeutic and diagnostic approach in various colonic pathologies, the aim of the present study was to compare three solutions and their efficacy for the bowel preparation in adult patients submitted to elective colonoscopy. METHODS: Sixty patients were randomly divided into three groups of 20 each. Each group was submitted to a bowel preparation with one of the following solutions: 10% manitol, sodium picosulphate or sodium phosphate. The parameters evaluated were: taste, tolerance, associated side effects and quality of cleansing. Postural blood pressure and pulse rate as well as serum sodium, potassium, calcium and phosphate were compared. RESULTS: Sodium phosphate and 10% manitol solutions provided superior results in terms of colon cleansing compared to sodium picosulphate solution. All serum electrolytes evaluated were significantly altered in the three groups, without important clinical signs. DISCUSSION: High levels of serum phosphate were the most striking alteration in patients prepared with sodium phosphate solution, again with no clinical signs. Variations related to blood pressure and pulse rate suggested contraction of intravascular volume, with no clinical effects. CONCLUSION: Sodium phosphate and 10% manitol solutions are equivalent in providing good quality colon cleansing, with no significant side effects that could compromise the procedure.