Abstract Objective: To assess the association between abdominal obesity, food intake, sleep deprivation, and screen time in adolescents. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 432 adolescents aged 14–19 years, from public and private schools. Anthropometric and body composition measures included body weight, waist circumference, body mass index for age, waist-to-hip ratio, waist-to-height ratio, and body fat percentage. Abdominal obesity was defined by age and sex specific cut-off points for waist circumference. Food intake, screen time, sexual maturation, and sleep duration were evaluated by self-administered questionnaires. Results: The prevalence of excess body weight and abdominal obesity was 16.7% and 27.5%, respectively. Students in the adult phase (post-puberty), with inadequate waist-to-height ratio, high body fat percentage, and screen time ≥ 3 h/day were, respectively, 2.5 (95% CI 1.40–4.46), 7.44 (95% CI 1.08-51.46), 2.79 (95% CI 1.04-7.50), and 1.43 (95% CI 1.24-3.89) more likely to have abdominal obesity. Low intake of unprocessed or minimally processed foods was associated with inadequate sleep duration, while high intake of ultra-processed foods was associated with high screen time. Conclusions: Abdominal obesity was associated with the adult phase, short sleep duration and high screen time. The degree of food processing was associated with screen time and sleep duration. Assessing the risk factors of abdominal obesity may be a useful strategy for preventing cardiovascular disease in adolescents.

Abstract The sexual division of labor causes inequality between genders, as well as situations of violence directed to women in the workplace. In the pharmaceutical area, the majority of women and insertion in multiple scenarios, involving contact with public and differentiated professional partnerships, enhance exposure to violence. Thus, the objective of this study was to analyze situations of violence experienced by pharmacists in the workplace. For this, a qualitative method was used, with content analysis, performed in the NVivo® software, of an online survey, answered by pharmacists (n=381) registered in the Regional Pharmacy Council of Minas Gerais, Brazil. As a result, four categories were identified: ‘Living with disrespect, threats and vulnerability,’ ‘Sexism and structural chauvinism that shuts down, diminishes and torments,’ ‘Discrimination against women as an obstacle to equity’ and ‘Sexual harassment and objectification of women.’ Several expressions of violence in the labor environment emerged from multiple aggressors. Pharmacists recognized professional impairment and little recognition for technical capacity. We concluded that the reports exposed the lack of protection of pharmaceutical integrity in the workplace. It is expected that these results bring to light the gender inequality in pharmaceutical work, with emphasis on situations of violence, expanding the discussion and providing evolution of this mostly female profession.

Resumen La división sexual del trabajo ocasiona iniquidad entre los géneros, así como situaciones de violencia dirigidas a las mujeres en el entorno laboral. En el ámbito farmacéutico, la mayoría de las mujeres y la inserción en múltiples escenarios, que implican contacto con el público y asociaciones profesionales diferenciadas, potencian la exposición a la violencia. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este estudio fue analizar las situaciones de violencia experimentadas por las farmacéuticas en el entorno laboral. Para esto, se utilizó un método cualitativo, con análisis de contenido, realizado en el software NVivo®, de una encuesta en línea, respondida por farmacéuticas (n=381) registradas en el Consejo Regional de Farmacia de Minas Gerais, Brasil. A consecuencia, se identificaron cuatro categorías: ‘Conviviendo con falta de respeto, amenazas y vulnerabilidad’, ‘el sexismo y el machismo estructural que cala, disminuye y atormentó’, ‘la discriminación contra la mujer como obstáculo a la equidad’ y ‘el acoso sexual y la objeción de la mujer’. Han surgido varias expresiones de violencia en el entorno laboral procedentes de múltiples agresores. Los productos farmacéuticos han reconocido el daño profesional y el escaso reconocimiento de la capacidad técnica. Se concluye que los informes haciendo hincapié de manifiesto la falta de protección de la integridad farmacéutica en el entorno laboral. Se espera que estos resultados traigan a la luz la desigualdad de género en el trabajo farmacéutico, haciendo hincapié en las situaciones de violencia, ampliando el debate y dando lugar a la evolución de esa profesión principalmente femenina.

Resumo A divisão sexual do trabalho ocasiona iniquidade entre gêneros, bem como situações de violência direcionadas às mulheres no ambiente laboral. Na área farmacêutica, a maioria feminina e a inserção em múltiplos cenários, que envolvem contato com público e parcerias profissionais diferenciadas, potencializam a exposição à violência. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar situações de violência vivenciadas por farmacêuticas no ambiente laboral. Para tal, utilizou-se método qualitativo, com análise de conteúdo, realizada no software NVivo®, de uma survey on line, respondida por farmacêuticas (n=381) registradas no Conselho Regional de Farmácia de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Como resultado, identificou-se quatro categorias: ‘Convivendo com o desrespeito, ameaças e vulnerabilidade’, ‘O sexismo e o machismo estrutural que cala, diminui e atordoa’, ‘A discriminação contra a mulher como obstáculo à equidade’ e ‘Assédio sexual e objetificação da mulher’. Emergiram diversas expressões de violências no ambiente laboral provenientes de múltiplos agressores. Farmacêuticas reconheceram prejuízo profissional e pouco reconhecimento pela capacidade técnica. Conclui-se que os relatos expuseram a falta de proteção da integridade farmacêutica no ambiente de trabalho. Espera-se que esses resultados tragam à luz a desigualdade de gênero no trabalho farmacêutico, com destaque para situações de violência, ampliando a discussão e proporcionando evolução dessa profissão majoritariamente feminina.

Abstract This study aimed to adapt and obtain validity evidence for the Academic Major Satisfaction Scale (AMSS) in the Brazilian context. The instrument was tested in 674 college students, with ages ranging from 18 to 62 (M = 23.18, SD = 5.81). Six unidimensional models were tested in order to find the parsimonious solution to the instrument. A four-item final solution is suggested, instead of the original 6-item solution. IRT was applied and it was identified that the AMSS had high reliability in individuals with low levels of latent trait. AMSS was significantly correlated with the big-five personality factors, career adapt-ability and life satisfaction. AMSS presents favorable evidences of validity to the Brazilian context, although the scale is more efficient in identifying students who are unsatisfied rather than satisfied with their college major.

Resumen Este estudio buscó adaptar y obtener evidencia de la validez de la Escala de Satisfacción de Elección de Curso (ESEC) para su uso en el contexto brasileño. Participaron un total de 674 estudiantes universitarios, con edades comprendidas entre los 18 y los 62 años (M = 23,18, DT = 5,81). Se probaron seis modelos factoriales unidimensionales con el fin de identificar la solución más parsimoniosa para el instrumento. Se sugiere una solución final con cuatro elementos en lugar de seis. El modelo de respuesta graduada se aplicó a los ítems que funcionaron bien a niveles bajos del constructo. La ESEC se correlacionó significativamente con los cinco factores de personalidad, adaptabilidad profesional y satisfacción con la vida. Se indica que la ESEC presenta evidencia de validez favorable a su uso en el contexto brasileño, pero el instrumento identifica mejor a los insatisfechos con la elección del curso que a los satisfechos.

Resumo Este estudo buscou adaptar e obter evidências de validade da Escala de Satisfação com a Escolha do Curso (ESEC) para uso no contexto brasileiro. Participaram deste estudo 674 estudantes universitários, com idade variando entre 18 e 62 anos (M= 23,18, DP= 5,81). Seis modelos fatoriais unidimensionais foram testados com o objetivo de identificar a solução mais parcimoniosa para o instrumento. Sugere-se uma solução final com quatro itens, ao invés de seis. Análises de TRI foram realizadas e observou-se alta fidedignidade da escala para mensuração de baixos níveis do traço latente. A ESEC esteve significativamente correlacionada com os cinco fatores de personalidade, adaptabilidade de carreira e satisfação com a vida. Indica-se que a ESEC apresenta evidências de validade favoráveis ao seu uso no contexto brasileiro, mas o instrumento identifica melhor indivíduos insatisfeitos com a escolha do curso do que os satisfeitos.

Abstract Background Two-Drug Regimens (2DR) have proven effective in clinical trials but real-world data, especially in resource-limited settings, is limited. Objectives To evaluate viral suppression of lamivudine-based 2DR, with dolutegravir or ritonavir-boosted protease inhibitor (lopinavir/r, atazanavir/r or darunavir/r), among all cases regardless of selection criteria. Patients and methods A retrospective study, conducted in an HIV clinic in the metropolitan area of São Paulo, Brazil. Per-protocol failure was defined as viremia above 200 copies/mL at outcome. Intention-To-Treat-Exposed (ITT-E) failure was considered for those who initiated 2DR but subsequently had either (i) Delay over 30 days in Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) dispensation, (ii) ART changed or (iii) Viremia > 200 copies/mL in the last observation using 2DR. Results Out of 278 patients initiating 2DR, 99.6% had viremia below 200 copies/mL at last observation, 97.8% below 50 copies/mL. Lamivudine resistance, either documented (M184V) or presumed (viremia > 200 copies/mL over a month using 3TC) was present in 11% of cases that showed lower suppression rates (97%), but with no significant hazard ratio to fail per ITT-E (1.24, p= 0.78). Decreased kidney function, present in 18 cases, showed of 4.69 hazard ratio (p= 0.02) per ITT-E for failure (3/18). As per protocol analysis, three failures occurred, none with renal dysfunction. Conclusions The 2DR is feasible, with robust suppression rates, even when 3TC resistance or renal dysfunction is present, and close monitoring of these cases may guarantee long-term suppression.

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the repercussions of SARS-CoV-2 infection (suspected or confirmed) and the context of the pandemic on the birth route and humanized assistance during childbirth. Method: Cross-sectional epidemiological study, nested within a cohort and comparative with the research “Birth in Belo Horizonte: Survey on Childbirth and Delivery”.The medical records of three reference maternity hospitals in Belo Horizonte were assessed, with a final sample of 1,682 pregnant women, in the months of May, June and July 2020. A descriptive analysis was carried out, with absolute and relative frequency, and a comparative one, with a Pearson’s chi-square test. Results: It was observed that 2.02% of pregnant women were infected with SARS-CoV-2.Before the pandemic, out of a total of 390 pregnant women, 74.10% gave birth vaginally.During a pandemic, among infected women, 51.61% gave birth via cesarean section and 48,39% via vaginal delivery;among uninfected, 26.99% cesarean sections and 73.01% vaginaldeliveries. Conclusion: There was an increase in the percentage of cesarean sections and a possible influence of the pandemic on the rates of indication of cesarean sections at the time of admission to the maternity ward.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar las repercusiones de la infección por SARS-CoV-2 (sospechosa o confirmada) y el contexto de la pandemia en la vía del parto y la asistencia humanizada durante el parto. Método: Estudio epidemiológico transversal, anidado en una cohorte y comparativo con la investigación “Nacimiento en Belo Horizonte: Encuesta sobre Parto y Parto”.Se enviaron los prontuarios de tres maternidades de referencia en Belo Horizonte, con una muestra final de 1.682 gestantes, en los meses de mayo, junio y julio de 2020. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo, con frecuencia absoluta y relativa, y comparativo. uno, con una prueba de Chi, cuadrado de Pearson. Resultados: Tenga en cuenta que el 2,02% de las mujeres embarazadas estaban infectadas con SARS-CoV-2.Antes de la pandemia, en un total de 390 gestantes, el 74,10% daba a luz por vía vaginal.Durante una pandemia, entre las mujeres infectadas, el 51,61% dio a luz por cesárea y el 48,39% por parto vaginal;en las no infectadas, 26,99% cesáreas y 73,01% vaginales. Conclusión: Hubo un aumento en el porcentaje de cesáreas y una posible influencia de la pandemia en las tasas de indicación de cesáreas al momento del ingreso a la sala de maternidad.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar as repercussões da infecção por SARS-CoV-2 (suspeita ou confirmada) e do contexto da pandemia na via de nascimento e na assistência humanizada ao parto. Método: Estudo epidemiológico transversal, aninhado a uma coorte e comparativo com a pesquisa “Nascer em Belo Horizonte: Inquérito sobre o Parto e Nascimento”. Avaliou-se prontuários de três maternidades-referência em Belo Horizonte, com amostra final de 1.682 parturientes, nos meses de maio, junho e julho de 2020. Realizou-se análise descritiva, com frequência absoluta e relativa, e comparativa, com teste Qui-quadrado de Pearson. Resultados: Observou-se que, 2,02% das gestantes estavam infectadas por SARS-CoV-2. Antes da pandemia, em um total de 390 gestantes, 74,10% pariram via vaginal. Durante a pandemia, nas mulheres infectadas, 51,61% pariram pela via cesariana e 48,39% pela vaginal; nas não infectadas, 26,99% cesarianas e 73,01% vaginais. Conclusão: Observou-se aumento percentual de cesarianas e possível influência da pandemia nas taxas de indicação de cesarianas no momento da admissão na maternidade.

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é identificar fatores associados à hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) não diagnosticada entre adultos mais velhos no Brasil. Foram avaliados 5.416 participantes hipertensos do Estudo Longitudinal da Saúde dos Idosos Brasileiros (ELSI-Brasil). HAS não diagnosticada foi definida como a presença de pressão arterial (PA) ≥140/90 mmHg sem diagnóstico prévio. Regressão logística foi utilizada para verificar fatores associados à HAS não diagnosticada. No estudo, 19,8% dos hipertensos avaliados não relataram diagnóstico prévio de HAS. Ter entre 60 e 69 anos (OR: 0,68, IC95% 0,55-0,85) e 70 e 79 (OR: 0,67, IC95% 0,51-0,89), cor preta (OR: 0,67, IC95% 0,49-0,91), ser obeso (OR: 0,51, IC95% 0,40-0,65), ter uma doença crônica (OR: 0,54, IC95% 0,44-0,66) ou mais (OR: 0,32, IC95% 0,25-0,42) e consultas no último ano (OR: 0,47, IC95% 0,38-0,58) foram fatores associados a menores chances de HAS não diagnosticada, enquanto sexo masculino (OR: 1,27, IC95% 1,05-1,54), baixo peso (OR: 1,33, IC95% 1,00-1,78) e consumo de álcool (OR: 1,36, IC95% 1,09-1,68) elevaram as chances para apresentar a doença não diagnosticada. As características identificadas nesse estudo devem ser observadas em serviços de saúde, ampliando o diagnóstico precoce e prevenindo a progressão da PA e suas futuras consequências.

Abstract This article aims to identify factors associated with undiagnosed systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) among elderly adults in Brazil. A total of 5,416 hypertensive participants in the Longitudinal Study of the Health of Elderly Brazilians (ELSI-BRAZIL) were evaluated. Undiagnosed SAH was identified by mean blood pressure (BP) ≥140/90 mmHg without previous SAH diagnosis. Logistic regression was used to verify factors associated with undiagnosed SAH. In this study, 19.8% of the hypertensive patients evaluated did not report a previous diagnosis of SAH. Age between 60 to 69 (OR: 0.68, 95%CI 0.55-0.85) and 70 to79 (OR: 0.67, 95%CI 0.51-0.89), being black (OR: 0.67, 95%CI 0.49-0.91), obese (OR: 0.51, 95%CI 0.40-0.65), having one chronic disease (OR: 0.54, 95%CI 0.44-0.66) or more (OR: 0.32, 95%CI 0.25-0.42) and medical consultations in the last year (OR: 0.47, 95%CI 0.38-0.58) were factors associated with lower chances of undiagnosed SAH, while being male (OR: 1.27, 95%CI 1,05-1,54), presenting low body weight (OR: 1.33, 95%CI 1,00-1,78) and alcohol consumption (OR: 1.36, 95%CI 1,09-1,68) increased the chances of having the undiagnosed condition. The characteristics identified in this study needs to be observed in health services, expanding early diagnosis and preventing the progression of BP and its future consequences.

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é identificar fatores associados à hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) não diagnosticada entre adultos mais velhos no Brasil. Foram avaliados 5.416 participantes hipertensos do Estudo Longitudinal da Saúde dos Idosos Brasileiros (ELSI-Brasil). HAS não diagnosticada foi definida como a presença de pressão arterial (PA) ≥140/90 mmHg sem diagnóstico prévio. Regressão logística foi utilizada para verificar fatores associados à HAS não diagnosticada. No estudo, 19,8% dos hipertensos avaliados não relataram diagnóstico prévio de HAS. Ter entre 60 e 69 anos (OR: 0,68, IC95% 0,55-0,85) e 70 e 79 (OR: 0,67, IC95% 0,51-0,89), cor preta (OR: 0,67, IC95% 0,49-0,91), ser obeso (OR: 0,51, IC95% 0,40-0,65), ter uma doença crônica (OR: 0,54, IC95% 0,44-0,66) ou mais (OR: 0,32, IC95% 0,25-0,42) e consultas no último ano (OR: 0,47, IC95% 0,38-0,58) foram fatores associados a menores chances de HAS não diagnosticada, enquanto sexo masculino (OR: 1,27, IC95% 1,05-1,54), baixo peso (OR: 1,33, IC95% 1,00-1,78) e consumo de álcool (OR: 1,36, IC95% 1,09-1,68) elevaram as chances para apresentar a doença não diagnosticada. As características identificadas nesse estudo devem ser observadas em serviços de saúde, ampliando o diagnóstico precoce e prevenindo a progressão da PA e suas futuras consequências.

Abstract This article aims to identify factors associated with undiagnosed systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) among elderly adults in Brazil. A total of 5,416 hypertensive participants in the Longitudinal Study of the Health of Elderly Brazilians (ELSI-BRAZIL) were evaluated. Undiagnosed SAH was identified by mean blood pressure (BP) ≥140/90 mmHg without previous SAH diagnosis. Logistic regression was used to verify factors associated with undiagnosed SAH. In this study, 19.8% of the hypertensive patients evaluated did not report a previous diagnosis of SAH. Age between 60 to 69 (OR: 0.68, 95%CI 0.55-0.85) and 70 to79 (OR: 0.67, 95%CI 0.51-0.89), being black (OR: 0.67, 95%CI 0.49-0.91), obese (OR: 0.51, 95%CI 0.40-0.65), having one chronic disease (OR: 0.54, 95%CI 0.44-0.66) or more (OR: 0.32, 95%CI 0.25-0.42) and medical consultations in the last year (OR: 0.47, 95%CI 0.38-0.58) were factors associated with lower chances of undiagnosed SAH, while being male (OR: 1.27, 95%CI 1,05-1,54), presenting low body weight (OR: 1.33, 95%CI 1,00-1,78) and alcohol consumption (OR: 1.36, 95%CI 1,09-1,68) increased the chances of having the undiagnosed condition. The characteristics identified in this study needs to be observed in health services, expanding early diagnosis and preventing the progression of BP and its future consequences.

RESUMO A trombose venosa cerebral (TVC) é uma condição incomum que é potencialmente reversível se diagnosticada corretamente e prontamente tratada. Embora a TVC possa ocorrer em qualquer idade, ela afeta mais comumente neonatos e adultos jovens. O diagnóstico clínico é difícil porque as manifestações clínicas da TVC são inespecíficas, como cefaleia, convulsões, diminuição do nível de consciência e déficits neurológicos focais. Nesse contexto, a imagem é crucial para o diagnóstico e os radiologistas devem ser capazes de identificar os achados de TVC e reconhecer potenciais armadilhas de imagem que podem levar a diagnósticos incorretos. Portanto, o tratamento adequado (terapia anticoagulante) deve ser iniciado precocemente para evitar complicações e desfechos desfavoráveis.

Abstract Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is an uncommon condition that is potentially reversible if properly diagnosed and promptly treated. Although CVT can occur at any age, it most commonly affects neonates and young adults. Clinical diagnosis is difficult because the clinical manifestations of CVT are nonspecific, including headache, seizures, decreased level of consciousness, and focal neurologic deficits. Therefore, imaging is crucial for the diagnosis. Radiologists should be able to identify the findings of CVT and to recognize potential imaging pitfalls that may lead to misdiagnosis. Thus, the appropriate treatment (anticoagulation therapy) can be started early, thereby avoiding complications and unfavorable outcomes.

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil has been marked by high infection and death rates. The immune response generated by current vaccination might be influenced by previous natural infection, and baseline estimates may help in the evaluation of vaccine-induced serological response. We evaluated previous SARS-CoV-2 testing (RT-PCR), and performed rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) and high throughput electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) before vaccination among people living with HIV (PLWH), users of antiretroviral prophylaxis (PrEP/PEP), and healthcare professionals in an HIV outpatient clinic (HCP-HC). RDT was positive in 25.7% (95% CI: 19-33%) overall, 31.3% (95% CI : 18-45%) among PLWH, 23.7% (95% CI : 14-34%) in PrEP/PEP users and 21.4% (95% CI : 05-28%) in HCP-HC (p=0.548). Diagnostic RT-PCR testing was very limited, even for symptomatic individuals, and whereas all HCP-HC had one test perfomed, only 35% of the patients (PREP/PEP/PLWH) were tested (p<0.0001). Adequate monitoring of post-vaccination humoral response and breakthrough infections including those in asymptomatic cases are warranted, especially in immunologically compromised individuals.

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the pattern of triggering and exacerbation of dermatological diseases between March and July 2020 and to compare this pattern to the corresponding period of 2019. Methods This was a quantitative, descriptive, comparative and documentary study that was carried out through the retrospective analysis of medical records (March to July 2019 and 2020) of individuals assisted at a private dermatology practice service located in the southern area of the city of São Paulo (SP). Results We evaluated 992 medical consultations in 2019 and 1,176 in 2020. In 2020, we observed a significant increase in cases of telogen effluvium (276%), psoriasis (1,400%), atopic dermatitis (178%), seborrheic dermatitis (200%), herpes zoster (1,200%) and vitiligo (433%). All diseases had stress as a possible initial trigger. In addition, fragile nail syndrome and contact dermatitis, pathologies associated with behavioral measures, also had an important increase in the prevalence (6,400% and 5,500%, respectively). However, the number of aesthetic procedures decreased by approximately 54% during the pandemic period. Conclusion During the pandemic period, the pattern of incidence of dermatoses had changed compared with the previous year. An emphasis was observed on diseases triggered by a psychological component, as well as those pathologies that have behavioral measures as the main cause. For this reason, the impacts of COVID-19 is greater than only among those infected.

RESUMO Objetivo Construir um modelo teórico que representa a experiência de cuidadores familiares de idosos durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Método Estudo qualitativo que utilizou como metodologia a Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados, realizado em Minas Gerais em agosto de 2020. Foram entrevistadas 16 cuidadoras. Resultados: Emoções desconfortantes emergiram e impulsionaram as ações das cuidadoras em prol de: adotar medidas preventivas para proteger os idosos de contraírem o coronavírus; garantir a assistência à saúde do mesmo; e, conscientizá-lo sobre a pandemia. Todavia, quando essas emoções se manifestavam de formas exacerbadas, elas precisaram ser amenizadas para que elas conseguissem adotar tais iniciativas. Conclusão As emoções sentidas pelas cuidadoras podem comprometer sua saúde e qualidade de vida. Portanto, os profissionais de saúde precisam criar estratégias para garantir que elas estejam bem assistidas, viabilizando atendimentos por meio de telessaúde. A orientação sobre a pandemia aos cuidadores poderá refletir em um melhor cuidado aos idosos.

ABSTRACT Objective To build a theoretical model that represents the experience of family caregivers of elderly people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method Qualitative study that used the Grounded Theory as a methodology, carried out in Minas Gerais State in August 2020. 16 caregivers were interviewed. Results Uncomfortable emotions emerged and drove the caregivers’ actions to: adopt preventive measures to protect the elderly from contracting the coronavirus; guarantee their healthcare; and make them aware of the pandemic. However, when these emotions manifested in an exacerbated manner, they needed to be alleviated so that they could adopt such initiatives. Conclusion The emotions felt by caregivers can compromise their health and quality of life. Therefore, health professionals need to create strategies to ensure that they are well assisted, enabling care through telehealth. Guidance on the pandemic for caregivers could reflect better care for the elderly people.

RESUMEN Objetivo Construir un modelo teórico que represente la experiencia de los cuidadores familiares de ancianos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Método Estudio cualitativo que utilizó como metodología la Teoría Fundamentada, realizado en el estado de Minas Gerais en agosto de 2020. Se entrevistó a 16 cuidadores. Resultados Surgieron emociones incómodas que impulsaron las acciones de los cuidadores para: adoptar medidas preventivas para proteger a las personas mayores de contraer el coronavirus; asegurar la asistencia sanitaria para los mismos; y hágale saber sobre la pandemia. Sin embargo, cuando estas emociones se manifestaban de manera exacerbada, era necesario aliviarlas para que pudieran adoptar tales iniciativas. Conclusión Las emociones que sienten los cuidadores pueden comprometer su salud y calidad de vida. Por lo tanto, los profesionales de la salud deben crear estrategias para garantizar que los cuidadores estén bien atendidos, posibilitando la atención a través de la telesalud. La orientación sobre la pandemia a los cuidadores puede reflejar una mejor atención a las personas mayores.

Nesse trabalho apresentamos o “Termometria”, um experimento que pode ser controlado remotamente através da internet. Os aspectos da montagem são discutidos em termos das principais áreas de desenvolvimento, a saber, a estrutura física do experimento, a parte eletrônica, ou hardware, e o software. Em seguida, o modelo teórico para a determinação do coeficiente linear de dilatação do cobre é apresentado em detalhes. Os resultados obtidos para o cálculo do coeficiente de dilatação linear indicam que os desvios relativos são de até 7%, em módulo, para tempos de aquecimento da ordem de 3 segundos ou menos, podendo atingir até 2% apenas para tempos da ordem de 1 segundo. Para tempos maiores que 3 segundos os desvios se tornam expressivos, podendo chegar a 75% para tempos de aquecimento da ordem de 10 segundos. A partir desses resultados, alguns aprimoramentos puderam ser delineados como, por exemplo, colocar o experimento em um compartimento isolado para mitigar o efeito de correntes de ar no laboratório, reduzindo assim a condutividade térmica do meio e aumentando a acurácia das medidas de temperatura. Essa melhoria será implementada no futuro. Do ponto de vista didático, a montagem permite inúmeras abordagens para diversos níveis de ensino. Algumas considerações nesse sentido são apresentadas.

This paper presents the “Thermometry”, a remotely controlled experiment. We discuss the aspects of the project according to its main areas of development, i.e. the physical structure of the experiment, hardware, and software. The theoretical model for determining the coefficient of linear expansion is discussed in detail. The determination of the coefficient of linear expansion has shown a relative deviation up to 7%, in the module, for heating times equal to or lower than 3 seconds, lowering down to 2% for times equal to 1 second. For values greater than 3 seconds howbeit, these deviations assume significant values, reaching up to 75% for heating times of 10 seconds. Based on these results, some improvements could be drafted, for example, putting the experiment inside an isolated container in order to mitigate the effect of drafts in the lab, lowering thus the environment’s thermal conductivity, and enhancing the accuracy of the temperature measurements. These enhancements are to be implemented in the future. From the didactic point of view, the experiment allows a variety of approaches for many different educational levels. Some remarks are presented on this matter.

ABSTRACT The world has been dealing with Aids for forty years, covid-19 accentuated societal inequalities and promoted a rupture in care and prevention, including for people living with HIV. We compiled official HIV indicators, analyzed the impact of covid-19 in Brazil, at São Paulo State (SP), and compared it to the municipality of Santo André (in the state of São Paulo), which adopted linkage/retention strategies to mitigate the impact of covid-19. From 2019 to 2020, suppression/adhesion rates remained stable. The number of new treatments decreased both in Brazil (-19.75%) and São Paulo (-16.44%), but not in Santo André, where 80% of new patients started treatment within 30 days from their first TCD4 test (70% in São Paulo and 64% in Brazil). However, PrEP dispensing increased during this period. The distribution of 2,820 HIV self-tests in Santo André lead to only one documented new HIV diagnosis linked to care. Synergistic strategies to swiftly diagnose and connect new cases, ensuring retention as well as rescuing missing patients deserve priority in the fight against HIV, especially in times of covid-19.

ABSTRACT The world has been dealing with Aids for forty years, covid-19 accentuated societal inequalities and promoted a rupture in care and prevention, including for people living with HIV. We compiled official HIV indicators, analyzed the impact of covid-19 in Brazil, at São Paulo State (SP), and compared it to the municipality of Santo André (in the state of São Paulo), which adopted linkage/retention strategies to mitigate the impact of covid-19. From 2019 to 2020, suppression/adhesion rates remained stable. The number of new treatments decreased both in Brazil (-19.75%) and São Paulo (-16.44%), but not in Santo André, where 80% of new patients started treatment within 30 days from their first TCD4 test (70% in São Paulo and 64% in Brazil). However, PrEP dispensing increased during this period. The distribution of 2,820 HIV self-tests in Santo André lead to only one documented new HIV diagnosis linked to care. Synergistic strategies to swiftly diagnose and connect new cases, ensuring retention as well as rescuing missing patients deserve priority in the fight against HIV, especially in times of covid-19.

O artigo tem por objetivo sistematizar e problematizar o conceito de terceirização nas pesquisas brasileiras, buscando tecer um diálogo entre as diferentes áreas disciplinares de estudos, bem como indicar os diferentes níveis de abstração do conceito. Parte-se de uma definição mais ampla e estrutural do lugar da terceirização no capitalismo contemporâneo, discutindo as diferentes formas de terceirização, reveladas pelos estudos empíricos, para, a partir deles, apresentar alguns conceitos operacionais, especialmente no campo jurídico. Para além da problematização conceitual, apresenta-se uma proposta para criar uma metodologia qualitativa de construção de indicadores que permitam dimensionar a terceirização, tomando como “dados brutos” os resultados de pesquisas empíricas desenvolvidas no país.

The article aims to systematize and discuss the concept of outsourcing in Brazilian research, seeking to create a dialogue between the different disciplinary areas of studies, as well as indicating the different levels of abstraction of the concept. It starts from a broader and more structural definition of the place of outsourcing in contemporary capitalism, discussing the different forms of outsourcing, revealed by empirical studies, in order to, from them, present some operational concepts, especially in the legal field. In addition to the conceptual questioning, a proposal is presented to create a qualitative methodology for the construction of indicators that allow for dimensioning outsourcing, taking as “raw data” the results of empirical research carried out in the country.

L’article vise à systématiser et discuter le concept d’externalisation dans la recherche brésilienne, en cherchant à créer un dialogue entre les différents domaines d’études disciplinaires, ainsi qu’en indiquant les différents niveaux d’abstraction du concept. Il part d’une définition plus large et plus structurelle de la place de l’externalisation dans le capitalisme contemporain, abordant les différentes formes d’externalisation, révélées par des études empiriques, afin, à partir de celles-ci, de présenter quelques concepts opérationnels, notamment dans le domaine juridique. En plus du questionnement conceptuel, une proposition est présentée pour créer une méthodologie qualitative pour la construction d’indicateurs permettant de dimensionner l’externalisation, en prenant comme “données brutes” les résultats de recherches empiriques menées dans le pays.