Este estudo avaliou a autopercepção das condições de saúde bucal em idosos institucionalizados ou não, por intermédio da aplicação de um exame bucal e um questionário composto por três partes: dados demográficos, saúde geral e o índice GOHAI. A amostra foi de 96 indivíduos com 60 anos ou mais, residentes em Fortaleza, CE, Brasil, dividida em G1 - idosos institucionalizados (n=48) e G2 - idosos não institucionalizados (n=48). Apesar de 84,4% dos idosos acreditarem que sua saúde está excelente ou razoável, a média de dentes presentes foi de 3,9 nos dois grupos, constatando-se uma população predominantemente de edêntulos. Dentre eles, 47,9% usavam prótese total superior e 26% inferior. A média do GOHAI foi de 17,53, qualificando como negativa a saúde bucal, e não houve diferença entre os dois grupos em relação aos aspectos físicos e psicológicos.

This study evaluated the self-perception of oral health condition of institutionalized and non institutionalized elder population using a oral examination and a questionnaire divided in three parts: demographic data, general health and the GOHAI index. A total of 96 individuals above 60 years old living in Fortaleza, Brazil, were interviewed. They were divided in two groups, G1 - institutionalized (n=48) and G2 - non-institutionalized (n=48). The mean age of the study population was 69,8 years (SD 7,5) and 70,8% of the interviewed were woman. 62% had some type of medical treatment in the last year, and despite the fact that the majority (84.4%) of the elders thought that their general health was good or regular, the average number of teeth presented was 3.9 in both groups. Among them, 47.9% were using superior prosthesis and 26% inferior prosthesis. The GOHAI average was 17.53 qualifying as negative the self-perception of oral health. There was no difference between the two groups regarding physical and psychological aspects.

Este estudo avaliou a autopercepção das condições de saúde bucal em idosos institucionalizados ou não, por intermédio da aplicação de um exame bucal e um questionário composto por três partes: dados demográficos, saúde geral e o índice GOHAI. A amostra foi de 96 indivíduos com 60 anos ou mais, residentes em Fortaleza, CE, Brasil, dividida em G1 - idosos institucionalizados (n=48) e G2 - idosos não institucionalizados (n=48). Apesar de 84,4% dos idosos acreditarem que sua saúde está excelente ou razoável, a média de dentes presentes foi de 3,9 nos dois grupos, constatando-se uma população predominantemente de edêntulos. Dentre eles, 47,9% usavam prótese total superior e 26% inferior. A média do GOHAI foi de 17,53, qualificando como negativa a saúde bucal, e não houve diferença entre os dois grupos em relação aos aspectos físicos e psicológicos.

This study evaluated the self-perception of oral health condition of institutionalized and non institutionalized elder population using a oral examination and a questionnaire divided in three parts: demographic data, general health and the GOHAI index. A total of 96 individuals above 60 years old living in Fortaleza, Brazil, were interviewed. They were divided in two groups, G1 - institutionalized (n=48) and G2 - non-institutionalized (n=48). The mean age of the study population was 69,8 years (SD 7,5) and 70,8% of the interviewed were woman. 62% had some type of medical treatment in the last year, and despite the fact that the majority (84.4%) of the elders thought that their general health was good or regular, the average number of teeth presented was 3.9 in both groups. Among them, 47.9% were using superior prosthesis and 26% inferior prosthesis. The GOHAI average was 17.53 qualifying as negative the self-perception of oral health. There was no difference between the two groups regarding physical and psychological aspects.

Lack of information on antiretroviral drugs or the misunderstanding of available information can facilitate incorrect use of such drugs. This can result in non-adherence to the prescribed regimen, leading to a great possibility of a therapeutic failure. The aim of this study was to know which information HIV/AIDS patients, who receive their medicines at the pharmacy of a reference hospital in the northeast Brazil, have on the drugs they use, the source of this information and whether there is a need for additional information. A total of 195 HIV/AIDS patients, who were using either zidovudina + lamivudina 300+150mg (AZT+3TC), efavirenz 600mg (EFZ) or lopinavir/ritonavir 133.33/33mg (LPV/r), were interviewed. The mean age was 41 years (SD = 9.55) and 70.8% were males. Of the total, 55.4% didn't know the effect of the drug in the organism; 35.9% were unaware of the necessity of taking antiretroviral drugs for the rest of their lives; only 14.4% knew how to proceed when a dosage was missed; 22.1% said they could die and the same number of individuals believed in aggravation of the disease in case of treatment interruption. The majority, 68.2%, considered it very necessary to receive drug information. The results show that there is an apparent lack of general information among users of antiretroviral drugs, and at the same time a need for it. It is necessary that all professionals involved in the health care of the patients agree that an efficient supply of information on prescribed drugs is an ethical component of the treatment that favors and fosters its adherence.

OBJETIVO: Identificar o perfil sociodemográfico dos acadêmicos de Medicina e avaliar a prevalência de sintomas de estresse nesses estudantes. MÉTODOS: A população estudada respondeu ao Inventário de Sintomas de Stress para Adultos de Lipp (ISSL), para identificação de sintomas de estresse e a um questionário sociodemográfico. RESULTADOS: Duzentos estudantes de Medicina, matriculados nos Ciclos Básico ou Clínico da Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), foram estudados. Houve predominância do sexo masculino (54,5%), solteiros (100%), naturais de Fortaleza (87%), com idade média de 21 (± 2,3) anos. As alunas apresentaram níveis de sintomas de estresse maiores do que os estudantes homens, representando 30,1% e 19,6%, respectivamente (p < 0,001). A prevalência de sintomas de estresse foi de 49,7%, sendo o quarto semestre o período com níveis mais altos desses sintomas (p = 0,002). CONCLUSÕES: Conclui-se que estudantes de Medicina da Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) têm níveis de estresse similares àqueles relatados para amostras internacionais.

OBJECTIVE: To study the social-demographic profile of Medical students and assess the prevalence of stress symptoms in these students. METHODS: The Inventory of Symptoms of Stress for Adults of Lipp (ISSL) was used to evaluate the symptoms of stress and a questionnaire was applied to identify the participants' social-demographic characteristics. RESULTS: Two hundred Medical students registered at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), taking Basic and Clinical courses, were interviewed. Participants were predominantly male (54.5%), single (100%), born in Fortaleza (87%), mean age 21 years (SD = 2.3). Female students showed higher levels of stress' symptoms than male students, 30.1% and 19.6% respectively, (p < 0.001). The prevalence of symptoms of stress was 49.7% and students attending the fourth semester showed the highest levels of symptoms (p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: The conclusion is that Medical students at UFC have levels of stress similar to those reported in international studies.