Abstract Background: Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a neural tube defect disease. Antenatal repair of fetal MMC is an alternative to postnatal repair. Many agents can be used as tocolytics during the in utero fetal repair such as β2-agonists and oxytocin receptor antagonists, with possible maternal and fetal repercussions. This study aims to compare maternal arterial blood gas analysis between terbutaline or atosiban, as tocolytic agents, during intrauterine MMC repair. Methods: Retrospective cohort study. Patients were divided into two groups depending on the main tocolytic agent used during intrauterine MMC repair: atosiban (16) or terbutaline (9). Maternal arterial blood gas samples were analyzed on three moments: post induction (baseline, before the start of tocolysis), before extubation, and two hours after the end of the surgery. Results: Twenty-five patients were included and assessed. Before extubation, the terbutaline group showed lower arterial pH (7.347 ± 0.05 vs. 7.396 ± 0.02 for atosiban, p = 0.006) and higher arterial lactate (28.33 ± 12.76 mg.dL–1 vs. 13.06 ± 6.35 mg.dL–1, for atosiban, p = 0.001) levels. Conclusions: Patients who received terbutaline had more acidosis and higher levels of lactate, compared to those who received atosiban, during intrauterine fetal MMC repair. Background (MMC disease β2agonists βagonists β2 agonists β antagonists repercussions Methods 16 (16 9. 9 . (9) moments baseline, baseline (baseline tocolysis, tocolysis , tocolysis) extubation surgery Results Twentyfive Twenty five assessed 7.347 7347 7 347 (7.34 005 0 05 0.0 vs 7396 396 7.39 002 02 0.006 0006 006 28.33 2833 28 33 (28.3 1276 12 76 12.7 mgdL1 mgdL mg dL 1 mg.dL– 1306 13 06 13.0 635 6 35 6.3 0.001 0001 001 Conclusions (1 (9 7.34 734 34 (7.3 00 0. 739 39 7.3 0.00 000 28.3 283 2 3 (28. 127 12. mg.dL 130 13. 63 6. ( 73 (7. 7. 28. (28 (7 (2

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Psoriatic arthritis is the most frequent and impactful comorbidity among psoriatic patients and appears in most cases after skin disease. Dermatologists play a key role in its early diagnosis and treatment. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of psoriatic arthritis and associated variables among patients with plaque psoriasis seen at a reference center for treating psoriasis. DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective cross-sectional study conducted among 300 patients at an outpatient clinic in a university center in Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil. METHODS: Standardized records of 300 patients with plaque psoriasis were examined. Demographic data and medical variables relating to psoriasis (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), family history, age at onset and disease progression) and psoriasis arthritis (CASPAR criteria) were evaluated. Laboratory and radiographic tests in the medical records were reviewed. RESULTS: Seventy-three (24.3%) of these 300 patients with plaque psoriasis had psoriatic arthritis. Asymmetric oligoarthritis (58.9%) was the most common clinical form, followed by polyarthritis (20.5%), distal interphalangeal arthritis (15.2%) and spondyloarthritis (5.4%). Dactylitis was present in 21.9% and enthesitis in 35.6% of patients. Compared with patients without arthritis, patients with arthritis had higher average age, higher frequency of positive family history of psoriasis, longer duration of evolution and higher PASI rates. CONCLUSION: Psoriatic arthritis is often underdiagnosed. Since dermatologists perform the initial approach, these professionals need to be trained to diagnose this comorbidity and treat it, together with rheumatologists.

Objective: To analyze the association between social position and access to health services. Methods: Cross-sectional study in selected health units of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Pearson's chi-square test and logistic regression were used. Results: 467 users participated, 75.6% did not finish high school; 78.7% had <2 minimum wages; 51.8% had intermediate/qualified occupations. Low income was associated with arriving at the health unit the night before or before 8 am. (odds ratio = 2.09 – 95%IC 1.13;3.87) and spend more time making an appointment (odds ratio = 2.13 – 95%IC 1.05;4.31). Elementary occupation was associated with scheduling with face-to-face appointment scheduling (odds ratio = 1.68 – 95%IC 1.14;2.45). Education and social trajectory showed no significant association with the use of health services. Conclusion: Social inequalities in access to services remained after intervention to improve accessibility.

Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre posição social e acesso aos serviços de saúde. Métodos: Estudo transversal em unidades da rede básica de saúde de Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, onde foi implementado um plano para melhorar a acessibilidade. Empregou-se teste qui-quadrado de Pearson e regressão logística. Resultados: Participaram 467 usuários, dos quais 75,6% não concluíram o ensino médio, 78,7% tinham renda inferior a dois salários mínimos e 51,8% exerciam ocupações intermediárias/qualificadas. Renda baixa associou-se a chegar na unidade de saúde na noite anterior ou antes das 8h (odds ratio = 2,09 – IC95% 1,13;3,87) e dispender mais tempo para marcar consulta (odds ratio = 2,13 – IC95% 1,05;4,31). Ocupação elementar associou-se ao agendamento presencial da consulta (odds ratio = 1,68 – IC95% 1,14;2,45). Escolaridade e trajetória social não mostraram associação significante com utilização de serviços de saúde. Conclusão: Permaneceram desigualdades sociais no acesso aos serviços após intervenção para melhoria da acessibilidade.

The practice of regional anesthesia is in a state of progressive evolution, mainly due to the advent of ultrasound as an anesthesiologist's instrument. Alternative techniques for postoperative analgesia of abdominal surgeries, such as transversus abdominis plane block, oblique subcostal transversus abdominis plane block, rectus abdominis muscle sheath block, ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block, and quadratus lumborum plane block, have proven useful, with good analgesic efficacy, especially when neuroaxial techniques (spinal anesthesia or epidural anesthesia) are not possible. This review discusses such blockades in detail, including the anatomical principles, indications, techniques, and potential complications.

Resumo Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre posição social e acesso aos serviços de saúde. Métodos: Estudo transversal em unidades da rede básica de saúde de Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, onde foi implementado um plano para melhorar a acessibilidade. Empregou-se teste qui-quadrado de Pearson e regressão logística. Resultados: Participaram 467 usuários, dos quais 75,6% não concluíram o ensino médio, 78,7% tinham renda inferior a dois salários mínimos e 51,8% exerciam ocupações intermediárias/qualificadas. Renda baixa associou-se a chegar na unidade de saúde na noite anterior ou antes das 8h (odds ratio = 2,09 - IC95% 1,13;3,87) e dispender mais tempo para marcar consulta (odds ratio = 2,13 - IC95% 1,05;4,31). Ocupação elementar associou-se ao agendamento presencial da consulta (odds ratio = 1,68 - IC95% 1,14;2,45). Escolaridade e trajetória social não mostraram associação significante com utilização de serviços de saúde. Conclusão: Permaneceram desigualdades sociais no acesso aos serviços após intervenção para melhoria da acessibilidade.

Abstract Objective: To analyze association between social position and access to health services. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out in primary health care centers in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, where a project for improving accessibility was implemented. Pearson's chi-square test and logistic regression were used. Results: 467 users took part in the study, 75.6% had not finished high school; 78.7% had <2 minimum wages; 51.8% had intermediate/qualified occupations. Low income was associated with starting to queue at the health care center the night before or before 8 a.m. (odds ratio = 2.09 - 95%CI 1.13;3.87) and spending more time scheduling an appointment (odds ratio = 2.13 - 95%CI 1.05;4.31). Having an elementary occupation was associated with face-to-face appointment scheduling (odds ratio = 1.68 - 95%CI 1.14;2.45). Education and social trajectory showed no significant association with use of health services. Conclusion: Social inequalities in access to health services remained after the intervention to improve accessibility.

Resumen Objetivo: Analizar la asociación entre posición social y acceso a servicios de salud. Métodos: Estudio transversal en unidades de salud en Salvador, Bahía, Brasil. Se utilizó pruebas de chi-cuadrado de Pearson y regresión logística. Resultados: Participaron 467 usuarios, 75,6% no terminó la escuela secundaria, 78.7% tenía ingreso <2 salarios mínimos, 51.8% tenía ocupaciones intermedias/calificadas. Bajos ingresos asociaron con llegada a la unidad de salud la noche anterior o antes de las 8 a.m. (odds ratio = 2,09 - IC95% 1,13;3,87) y tomar más tiempo para programar una cita (odds ratio = 2,13 - IC95% 1,05;4,31). Ocupación elemental se asoció con programación de citas en persona (odds ratio = 1,68 - IC95% 1,14;2,45). Escolaridad y trayectoria social no mostraron asociación significativa con el uso de servicios de salud. Conclusión: Las desigualdades sociales en el acceso a los servicios se mantuvieron después de la intervención.

Resumo Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre posição social e acesso aos serviços de saúde. Métodos: Estudo transversal em unidades da rede básica de saúde de Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, onde foi implementado um plano para melhorar a acessibilidade. Empregou-se teste qui-quadrado de Pearson e regressão logística. Resultados: Participaram 467 usuários, dos quais 75,6% não concluíram o ensino médio, 78,7% tinham renda inferior a dois salários mínimos e 51,8% exerciam ocupações intermediárias/qualificadas. Renda baixa associou-se a chegar na unidade de saúde na noite anterior ou antes das 8h (odds ratio = 2,09 - IC95% 1,13;3,87) e dispender mais tempo para marcar consulta (odds ratio = 2,13 - IC95% 1,05;4,31). Ocupação elementar associou-se ao agendamento presencial da consulta (odds ratio = 1,68 - IC95% 1,14;2,45). Escolaridade e trajetória social não mostraram associação significante com utilização de serviços de saúde. Conclusão: Permaneceram desigualdades sociais no acesso aos serviços após intervenção para melhoria da acessibilidade.

Abstract Objective: To analyze association between social position and access to health services. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out in primary health care centers in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, where a project for improving accessibility was implemented. Pearson's chi-square test and logistic regression were used. Results: 467 users took part in the study, 75.6% had not finished high school; 78.7% had <2 minimum wages; 51.8% had intermediate/qualified occupations. Low income was associated with starting to queue at the health care center the night before or before 8 a.m. (odds ratio = 2.09 - 95%CI 1.13;3.87) and spending more time scheduling an appointment (odds ratio = 2.13 - 95%CI 1.05;4.31). Having an elementary occupation was associated with face-to-face appointment scheduling (odds ratio = 1.68 - 95%CI 1.14;2.45). Education and social trajectory showed no significant association with use of health services. Conclusion: Social inequalities in access to health services remained after the intervention to improve accessibility.

Resumen Objetivo: Analizar la asociación entre posición social y acceso a servicios de salud. Métodos: Estudio transversal en unidades de salud en Salvador, Bahía, Brasil. Se utilizó pruebas de chi-cuadrado de Pearson y regresión logística. Resultados: Participaron 467 usuarios, 75,6% no terminó la escuela secundaria, 78.7% tenía ingreso <2 salarios mínimos, 51.8% tenía ocupaciones intermedias/calificadas. Bajos ingresos asociaron con llegada a la unidad de salud la noche anterior o antes de las 8 a.m. (odds ratio = 2,09 - IC95% 1,13;3,87) y tomar más tiempo para programar una cita (odds ratio = 2,13 - IC95% 1,05;4,31). Ocupación elemental se asoció con programación de citas en persona (odds ratio = 1,68 - IC95% 1,14;2,45). Escolaridad y trayectoria social no mostraron asociación significativa con el uso de servicios de salud. Conclusión: Las desigualdades sociales en el acceso a los servicios se mantuvieron después de la intervención.

Resumen: Introducción: La canasta básica alimentaria (CBA) es un conjunto de alimentos y bebidas, que se elabora a partir del consumo reportado por los costarricenses y considera tres criterios fundamentales: universalidad, aporte energético y porcentaje del gasto. Objetivo: Identificar la congruencia de la estructura de la CBA actual, con el derecho humano a la alimentación de la población costarricense. Metodología: A partir de la estructura de la CBA urbana actual, se compararon las cantidades de alimentos allí sugeridas con las recomendaciones de las Guías Alimentarias para Costa Rica. Se comparó el perfil de energía y nutrientes contra las recomendaciones dietéticas diarias. Se realizó una recreación de las cantidades de alimentos de la CBA para un día. Se realizaron modificaciones para una CBA sugerida con un mejor perfil nutricional y se costeó para comparar el costo de la CBA sugerida con la CBA actual. Resultados y discusión: Se incorporan en la CBA sugerida 21 alimentos, se eliminan seis, se aumenta la cantidad sugerida de dos y se disminuye la cantidad sugerida de uno. Se logra con ello aumentar el aporte de fibra dietética, calcio, magnesio, potasio, zinc, vitaminas C, E y K y reducir la cantidad de azúcar total, azúcar agregada, sodio y colesterol. Con estos cambios, el costo de la CBA sugerida se reduce ligeramente Conclusiones: Se necesita contemplar en la CBA otros aspectos nutricionales, además del aporte energético de los alimentos, como el aporte de los micronutrientes, los cuales son esenciales para la prevención y el tratamiento de enfermedades crónico-degenerativas, que son uno de los principales problemas de salud que aqueja la población en la actualidad. Por lo tanto, la CBA debe ser replanteada para ofrecer un mínimo alimentario congruente, de manera que se estimule y favorezca una alimentación balanceada, variada y adecuada para las necesidades nutricionales de la población en Costa Rica

Abstract: Introduction: The Basic Food Basket (CBA) consists of a list of foods and beverages that represent current food habits in Costa Rica. Criteria for including an item in the CBA are universality, energy and protein contribution and percentage of total expenditure on food. The objective of this study is to demonstrate that the inclusion of nutritional criteria can improve the structure of the current CBA, without increasing cost and contribute to a greater congruence with the human right to food. Methodology: The quantities of foods included in the current urban CBA were compared with the Food Guideline recommendations and the nutritional content of foods in the CBA was compared with the daily nutrient recommendations. Suggested modifications were made so that the CBA has a better nutritional profile and its cost calculated to see the impact at the economic level. A recreation of the amounts of CBA food for one day was performed. Results and discussion: 21 additional foods were incorporated into the suggested CBA, six were eliminated, two foods were increased in quantity and in one quantity was decreased. It is possible to increase the contribution of dietary fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, vitamins C, E and K and reduce the contribution of total sugar, added sugar, sodium and cholesterol without increasing cost; in fact the cost of the modified CBA is slightly reduced. Conclusions: It is possible to include additional nutritional criteria such as micronutrient content in the formulation of the CBA without increasing cost. The structure of the CBA should be reviewed to offer a more adequate, balanced, and varied diet that responds to the current nutritional needs of the population in Costa Rica.

Objective. To investigate the epidemiological profile affected by snakebite, their determinants and risk areas, in the state of Tocantins. Methods. Ecological study with data from the Notifiable Disease Information System, from 2007 to 2015. Linear regression of tests and Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used. Results. 7,764 snakebite were reported (incidence: 62.1/100,000 inhab.; lethality: 0.5%). The variables associated with snakebite were demographic density (Coeff.=1.36, 95%CI 0.72;1.99), agricultural work (Coeff.=0.02, 95%CI 0.01;0.03), Index of Municipal Human Development (Coeff.=2.99 – 95%CI 0.60;5.38), cassava cultivated area (Coeff.=8.49 – 95%CI 1.66;15.32), indigenous population (Coeff.=0,02 – 95%CI 0.00; 0.04), proportion of the illiterate population (Coeff.=4.70 – 95%CI 0.61;8.79) and employed (Coeff.=3.00 – 95%CI 0.93;5,06), which explained 64.48% of the variation. The high-risk areas were Amor Perfect, Cantão, Cerrado Tocantins Araguaia and Middle North Araguaia health regions. Conclusion. Municipal socioeconomic and demographic aspects associated with snakebites.

Objetivo. Investigar o perfil dos casos de acidentes ofídicos, seus determinantes e áreas de risco no estado do Tocantins. Métodos. Estudo ecológico, com dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravo de Notificação do período 2007-2015. Empregou-se regressão linear múltipla e os testes Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados. Foram notificados 7.764 acidentes ofídicos (incidência de 62,1/100 mil habitantes; letalidade de 0,5%). As variáveis associadas ao ofidismo foram densidade demográfica (Coef.=1,36 – IC95%0,72;1,99), trabalho agropecuário (Coef.=0,02 – IC95%0,01;0,03), índice de desenvolvimento humano municipal (Coef.=2,99 – IC95%0,60;5,38), área cultivada de mandioca (Coef.=8,49 – IC95%1,66;15,32), população indígena (Coef.=0,02 – IC95%0,00;0,04), proporção de população analfabeta (Coef.=4,70 – IC95%0,61;8,79) e população empregada (Coef.=3,00 – IC95%0,93;5,06), que explicaram 64,48% da variação. As áreas de alto risco foram as regiões de saúde Amor Perfeito, Cantão, Cerrado Tocantins Araguaia e Médio Norte Araguaia. Conclusão. Aspectos socioeconômicos e demográficos municipais associaram-se ao ofidismo.

Abstract The objective of this study is to analyze gender inequalities in the relationship between employment-family conflict (EFC) and health status in the working population of Quito and Guayaquil. This is a cross-sectional study of non-agricultural employees, aged 18 or older and covered by social security, who were interviewed between 2016-2017 in the First Survey of Safety Conditions and Health at Work of Quito and Guayaquil (n = 1729). Poisson regression models with robust variance separated by sex were used to calculate adjusted prevalence ratios for six health indicators. In both sexes, EFC was associated with poor self-perceived health, poor mental health, and head or back pain or discomfort, although the magnitude of the association was greater in women. Furthermore, EFC was associated with digestive problems only in women (aPR=1.65; 95% CI: 1.17-2.34). In neither sex was there an association between EFC and occupational accidents. The results of this study show that EFC is associated with poor health conditions in the working population, particularly among women. Public policies and workplace interventions aimed at achieving a balance between employment and family life from a gender perspective could help reduce impairments to health and gender inequalities in health.

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio es analizar las desigualdades de género en la relación del conflicto empleo familia (CEF) con el estado de salud de la población trabajadora de Quito y Guayaquil. Se trata de un estudio transversal de una muestra representativa de la población trabajadora no agrícola, con edad igual o mayor a 18 años y afiliada a la seguridad social, que fue entrevistada entre 2016-2017 en la I Encuesta sobre Condiciones de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo de Quito y Guayaquil (n=1729). Se emplearon modelos de regresión de Poisson con varianza robusta, separados por sexo, para calcular las razones de prevalencia ajustadas de seis indicadores de salud. En ambos sexos, el CEF se asoció con mala salud autopercibida, mala salud mental, dolor o molestias de cabeza y de espalda, aunque la magnitud de asociación fue mayor en las mujeres. Además, en las mujeres el CEF se asoció con problemas digestivos (RPa=1,65; IC 95%: 1,17-2,34). En ninguno de los dos sexos se observó asociación entre el CEF y los accidentes de trabajo. Los resultados del presente estudio muestran que el CEF se asocia con malas condiciones de salud en la población trabajadora, particularmente en las mujeres. Las políticas públicas e intervenciones en los centros de trabajo dirigidas a alcanzar un equilibrio entre el empleo y la vida familiar desde una perspectiva de género podrían resultar en una reducción en los daños a la salud y en las desigualdades de género en salud.

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio es analizar las desigualdades de género en la relación del conflicto empleo familia (CEF) con el estado de salud de la población trabajadora de Quito y Guayaquil. Se trata de un estudio transversal de una muestra representativa de la población trabajadora no agrícola, con edad igual o mayor a 18 años y afiliada a la seguridad social, que fue entrevistada entre 2016-2017 en la I Encuesta sobre Condiciones de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo de Quito y Guayaquil (n=1729). Se emplearon modelos de regresión de Poisson con varianza robusta, separados por sexo, para calcular las razones de prevalencia ajustadas de seis indicadores de salud. En ambos sexos, el CEF se asoció con mala salud autopercibida, mala salud mental, dolor o molestias de cabeza y de espalda, aunque la magnitud de asociación fue mayor en las mujeres. Además, en las mujeres el CEF se asoció con problemas digestivos (RPa=1,65; IC 95%: 1,17-2,34). En ninguno de los dos sexos se observó asociación entre el CEF y los accidentes de trabajo. Los resultados del presente estudio muestran que el CEF se asocia con malas condiciones de salud en la población trabajadora, particularmente en las mujeres. Las políticas públicas e intervenciones en los centros de trabajo dirigidas a alcanzar un equilibrio entre el empleo y la vida familiar desde una perspectiva de género podrían resultar en una reducción en los daños a la salud y en las desigualdades de género en salud.

Abstract The objective of this study is to analyze gender inequalities in the relationship between employment-family conflict (EFC) and health status in the working population of Quito and Guayaquil. This is a cross-sectional study of non-agricultural employees, aged 18 or older and covered by social security, who were interviewed between 2016-2017 in the First Survey of Safety Conditions and Health at Work of Quito and Guayaquil (n = 1729). Poisson regression models with robust variance separated by sex were used to calculate adjusted prevalence ratios for six health indicators. In both sexes, EFC was associated with poor self-perceived health, poor mental health, and head or back pain or discomfort, although the magnitude of the association was greater in women. Furthermore, EFC was associated with digestive problems only in women (aPR=1.65; 95% CI: 1.17-2.34). In neither sex was there an association between EFC and occupational accidents. The results of this study show that EFC is associated with poor health conditions in the working population, particularly among women. Public policies and workplace interventions aimed at achieving a balance between employment and family life from a gender perspective could help reduce impairments to health and gender inequalities in health.

Resumo Objetivo Investigar o perfil dos casos de acidentes ofídicos, seus determinantes e áreas de risco no estado do Tocantins. Métodos Estudo ecológico, com dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação do período 2007-2015. Empregou-se regressão linear múltipla e os testes Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados Foram notificados 7.764 acidentes ofídicos (incidência de 62,1/100 mil habitantes; letalidade de 0,5%). As variáveis associadas ao ofidismo foram densidade demográfica (Coef.=1,36 – IC95% 0,72;1,99), trabalho agropecuário (Coef.=0,02 – IC95% 0,01;0,03), índice de desenvolvimento humano municipal (Coef.=2,99 – IC95% 0,60;5,38), área cultivada de mandioca (Coef.=8,49 – IC95% 1,66;15,32), população indígena (Coef.=0,02 – IC95% 0,00;0,04), proporção de população analfabeta (Coef.=4,70 – IC95% 0,61;8,79) e população empregada (Coef.=3,00 – IC95% 0,93;5,06), que explicaram 64,48% da variação. As áreas de alto risco foram as regiões de saúde Amor Perfeito, Cantão, Cerrado Tocantins Araguaia e Médio Norte Araguaia. Conclusão Aspectos socioeconômicos e demográficos municipais associaram-se ao ofidismo.

Abstract Objective To investigate the epidemiological profile of snakebite accident cases, their determinants and risk areas in the state of Tocantins. Methods This was an ecological study using data from the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System, from 2007 to 2015. Multiple linear regression and the Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used. Results A total of 7,764 snakebite accidents were reported (incidence: 62.1/100,000 inhab.; lethality: 0.5%). The variables associated with snakebite were population density (Coeff.=1.36, 95%CI 0.72;1.99), farming work (Coeff.=0.02, 95%CI 0.01;0.03), municipal human development index (Coeff.=2.99 – 95%CI 0.60;5.38), area planted with cassava (Coeff.=8.49 – 95%CI 1.66;15.32), indigenous population (Coeff.=0,02 – 95%CI 0.00; 0.04), proportion of illiterate people (Coeff.=4.70 – 95%CI 0.61;8.79) and employed people (Coeff.=3.00 – 95%CI 0.93;5,06), which together accounted for 64.48% of the variation. The high-risk areas were Amor Perfect, Cantão, Cerrado Tocantins Araguaia and Mid-North Araguaia health regions. Conclusion Municipal socioeconomic and demographic aspects were associated with snakebites.

Resumen Objetivo Investigar el perfil de accidentes ofídicos, sus determinantes y áreas de riesgo, en el estado de Tocantins. Métodos Estudio ecológico con datos del Sistema de Información de Enfermedades de Agravamiento de Notificación, 2007-2015. Se utilizaron pruebas de regresión lineal y pruebas de Mann-Whitney y Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados Se reportaron 7.764 accidentes ofídicos (incidencia: 62,1/100.000 hab.; letalidad: 0,5%). Las variables relacionadas al ofidismo fueron densidad demográfica (Coef.=1,36 – IC95% 0,72;1,99), trabajo agrícola (Coef.=0,02 – IC95% 0,01;0,03), índice de desarrollo humano municipal (Coef.=2,99 – IC95% 0,60;5,38), área cultivada de yuca (Coef.=8,49 – IC95% 1,66;15,32), población indígena (Coef.=0,02 – IC95% 0,00;0,04), proporción de la población analfabeta (Coef.=4,70 – IC95% 0,61;8,79) y empleados (Coef.=3,00 – IC95% 0,93;5,06), explicando 64,48% de la variación. Las áreas de alto riesgo fueron las regiones de salud Amor Perfecto, Cantão, Cerrado Tocantins Araguaia y Medio Norte Araguaia. Conclusión Aspectos socioeconómicos y demográficos municipales se asociaron con el ofidismo.

Resumo Objetivo Investigar o perfil dos casos de acidentes ofídicos, seus determinantes e áreas de risco no estado do Tocantins. Métodos Estudo ecológico, com dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação do período 2007-2015. Empregou-se regressão linear múltipla e os testes Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados Foram notificados 7.764 acidentes ofídicos (incidência de 62,1/100 mil habitantes; letalidade de 0,5%). As variáveis associadas ao ofidismo foram densidade demográfica (Coef.=1,36 – IC95% 0,72;1,99), trabalho agropecuário (Coef.=0,02 – IC95% 0,01;0,03), índice de desenvolvimento humano municipal (Coef.=2,99 – IC95% 0,60;5,38), área cultivada de mandioca (Coef.=8,49 – IC95% 1,66;15,32), população indígena (Coef.=0,02 – IC95% 0,00;0,04), proporção de população analfabeta (Coef.=4,70 – IC95% 0,61;8,79) e população empregada (Coef.=3,00 – IC95% 0,93;5,06), que explicaram 64,48% da variação. As áreas de alto risco foram as regiões de saúde Amor Perfeito, Cantão, Cerrado Tocantins Araguaia e Médio Norte Araguaia. Conclusão Aspectos socioeconômicos e demográficos municipais associaram-se ao ofidismo.

Abstract Objective To investigate the epidemiological profile of snakebite accident cases, their determinants and risk areas in the state of Tocantins. Methods This was an ecological study using data from the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System, from 2007 to 2015. Multiple linear regression and the Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used. Results A total of 7,764 snakebite accidents were reported (incidence: 62.1/100,000 inhab.; lethality: 0.5%). The variables associated with snakebite were population density (Coeff.=1.36, 95%CI 0.72;1.99), farming work (Coeff.=0.02, 95%CI 0.01;0.03), municipal human development index (Coeff.=2.99 – 95%CI 0.60;5.38), area planted with cassava (Coeff.=8.49 – 95%CI 1.66;15.32), indigenous population (Coeff.=0,02 – 95%CI 0.00; 0.04), proportion of illiterate people (Coeff.=4.70 – 95%CI 0.61;8.79) and employed people (Coeff.=3.00 – 95%CI 0.93;5,06), which together accounted for 64.48% of the variation. The high-risk areas were Amor Perfect, Cantão, Cerrado Tocantins Araguaia and Mid-North Araguaia health regions. Conclusion Municipal socioeconomic and demographic aspects were associated with snakebites.

Resumen Objetivo Investigar el perfil de accidentes ofídicos, sus determinantes y áreas de riesgo, en el estado de Tocantins. Métodos Estudio ecológico con datos del Sistema de Información de Enfermedades de Agravamiento de Notificación, 2007-2015. Se utilizaron pruebas de regresión lineal y pruebas de Mann-Whitney y Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados Se reportaron 7.764 accidentes ofídicos (incidencia: 62,1/100.000 hab.; letalidad: 0,5%). Las variables relacionadas al ofidismo fueron densidad demográfica (Coef.=1,36 – IC95% 0,72;1,99), trabajo agrícola (Coef.=0,02 – IC95% 0,01;0,03), índice de desarrollo humano municipal (Coef.=2,99 – IC95% 0,60;5,38), área cultivada de yuca (Coef.=8,49 – IC95% 1,66;15,32), población indígena (Coef.=0,02 – IC95% 0,00;0,04), proporción de la población analfabeta (Coef.=4,70 – IC95% 0,61;8,79) y empleados (Coef.=3,00 – IC95% 0,93;5,06), explicando 64,48% de la variación. Las áreas de alto riesgo fueron las regiones de salud Amor Perfecto, Cantão, Cerrado Tocantins Araguaia y Medio Norte Araguaia. Conclusión Aspectos socioeconómicos y demográficos municipales se asociaron con el ofidismo.

RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar o impacto de duas estratégias de fast track quanto ao momento de extubação e retirada da ventilação mecânica invasiva de adultos no pós-operatório cardíaco em desfechos clínicos e hospitalares. Métodos: Estudo de coorte retrospectivo com pacientes submetidos à cirurgia cardíaca. Os pacientes foram classificados de acordo com o tempo de extubação em Grupo Controle (extubados após 6 horas de admissão na unidade de terapia intensiva, com tempo máximo de ventilação mecânica de 18 horas), Grupo 1 (extubados em sala de operação após término da cirurgia) e Grupo 2 (extubados em até 6 horas pós-admissão na unidade de terapia intensiva). Os desfechos primários analisados foram: capacidade vital no primeiro dia de pós-operatório, tempo de internamento hospitalar e na unidade de terapia intensiva. Os desfechos secundários foram reintubação, pneumonia adquirida no hospital, sepse e óbito. Resultados: Para os 223 pacientes avaliados, a capacidade vital foi menor nos Grupos 1 e 2 comparados ao Controle (p = 0,000 e p = 0,046, respectivamente). Os dias de internamento em unidade de terapia intensiva foram significativamente menores nos Grupos 1 e 2 quando comparados ao Controle (p = 0,009 e p = 0,000, respectivamente), já os dias de internamento hospitalar foram menores no Grupo 1 quando comparado ao Controle (p = 0,014). Houve associação entre a extubação na sala de operação (Grupo 1) com reintubação (p = 0,025) e complicações pós-cirúrgicas (p=0,038). Conclusão: Pacientes submetidos ao fast track com extubação em até 6 horas apresentaram menor tempo de internamento em unidade de terapia intensiva sem aumentar complicações pós-cirúrgicas e óbito. Pacientes extubados em sala de operação tiveram menor tempo de internamento hospitalar e em unidade de terapia intensiva, mas apresentaram aumento na frequência de reintubação e complicações pós-cirúrgicas.

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the impact of two fast-track strategies regarding the extubation time and removal of invasive mechanical ventilation in adults after cardiac surgery on clinical and hospital outcomes. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study with patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Patients were classified according to the extubation time as the Control Group (extubated 6 hours after admission to the intensive care unit, with a maximum mechanical ventilation time of 18 hours), Group 1 (extubated in the operating room after surgery) and Group 2 (extubated within 6 hours after admission to the intensive care unit). The primary outcomes analyzed were vital capacity on the first postoperative day, length of hospital stay, and length of stay in the intensive care unit. The secondary outcomes were reintubation, hospital-acquired pneumonia, sepsis, and death. Results: For the 223 patients evaluated, the vital capacity was lower in Groups 1 and 2 compared to the Control (p = 0.000 and p = 0.046, respectively). The length of stay in the intensive care unit was significantly lower in Groups 1 and 2 compared to the Control (p = 0.009 and p = 0.000, respectively), whereas the length of hospital stay was lower in Group 1 compared to the Control (p = 0.014). There was an association between extubation in the operating room (Group 1) with reintubation (p = 0.025) and postoperative complications (p = 0.038). Conclusion: Patients undergoing fast-track management with extubation within 6 hours had shorter stays in the intensive care unit without increasing postoperative complications and death. Patients extubated in the operating room had a shorter hospital stay and a shorter stay in the intensive care unit but showed an increase in the frequency of reintubation and postoperative complications.

RESUMO Este ensaio tem por objetivo apresentar algumas considerações acerca da formação para a pesquisa e docência, da produção intelectual e do panorama atual da pós-graduação Stricto sensu no campo da Alimentação e Nutrição a partir do recorte empírico correspondente aos cursos de mestrado acadêmico e profissional e de doutorado, atualmente inseridos na Área de Avaliação Nutrição na Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior. São discutidos elementos dos processos de avaliação desses programas, abordando os já citados aspectos e discutindo os conceitos conferidos aos programas em questão na última avaliação. Em suma, observou-se que a pesquisa e a pós-graduação em Alimentação e Nutrição aumentaram sua expressão no contexto nacional, restando muitos desafios a serem superados, como sua presença no interior do país e na Região Norte, em especial. Quanto à avaliação dos Programas, entende-se que permanece a necessidade de construção de critérios e procedimentos que atendam à principal característica identitária do campo científico da Alimentação e Nutrição: sua multiplicidade disciplinar.

ABSTRACT This essay aims to present some considerations on the development of research and teaching skills, intellectual production, and current situation of stricto sensu postgraduate programs in Food and Nutrition, particularly of professional and academic master’s and doctoral programs currently classified in the evaluation category Nutrition by the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior. The elements of evaluation procedures are discussed, as are the scores given to the programs in the most recent Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior report. There was a marked increase in the participation of Food and Nutrition postgraduate programs in the national context. Many challenges still need to be overcome, such as the offer of Nutrition postgraduate programs in the Northeast region and outside the capital cities of the country. Evaluation criteria and procedures need to be better developed to consider the main characteristic of the scientific field of Food and Nutrition, its multiplicity of disciplines.

ABSTRACT Objectives to analyze men’s knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding sexually transmitted infections and condom use. Method a descriptive, transversal study with a quantitative approach, with truck drivers in the city of Itabaiana, in the Brazilian State of Sergipe. Data collection took place between January and March 2017, with 75 truck drivers. After data collection, the interviews were transcribed, analyzed and classified in terms of the truck drivers’ knowledge, attitudes and practice. Results of the truck drivers, 74 (98.6%) possessed adequate knowledge regarding the infections; however, it was possible to identify that their attitudes and practices were not adequate – mainly in regard to sexual behavior and previous infection with sexually transmitted infections. Conclusion effective interventions, supported by situational strategic planning, must be encouraged for the population studied in different regions of Brazil. This would reduce chains of transmission of the diseases and promote health.

RESUMEN Objetivos analizar conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de hombres acerca de las infecciones sexualmente transmisibles y el uso del preservativo. Método estudio descriptivo, transversal de abordaje cuantitativo con camioneros del municipio de Itabaiana, Sergipe. La obtención de datos ocurrió entre enero y marzo de 2017 con 75 camioneros. Después de la obtención de datos, se transcribieron las entrevistas, y fueron analizadas y clasificadas por el conocimiento, actitud y práctica de los camioneros. Resultados de los camioneros, 74 (98,6%) presentaban conocimiento apropiado acerca de las infecciones, sin embargo fue posible identificar que las actitudes y las prácticas no eran adecuadas, principalmente con relación al comportamiento sexual y a los antecedentes de infecciones sexualmente transmisibles. Conclusión intervenciones efectivas, subsidiadas por planeamiento estratégico situacional deben ser estimuladas para la población estudiada en diferentes regiones brasileñas. Así, disminuyen las cadenas de transmisión de enfermedades y se promueve salud.

RESUMO Objetivos analisar conhecimentos, atitudes e práticas de homens acerca das infecções sexualmente transmissíveis e o uso do preservativo. Método estudo descritivo, transversal com abordagem quantitativa com caminhoneiros do município de Itabaiana, Sergipe. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre janeiro e março de 2017 com 75 caminhoneiros. Após a coleta de dados, as entrevistas foram transcritas, analisadas e classificadas pelo conhecimento, atitude e prática dos caminhoneiros. Resultados dos caminhoneiros, 74 (98,6%) possuíam conhecimento adequado acerca das infecções, porém foi possível identificar que as atitudes e as práticas não se apresentavam de maneira adequada, principalmente no que diz respeito ao comportamento sexual e os antecedentes de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis. Conclusão intervenções efetivas, subsidiadas por planejamento estratégico situacional, devem ser estimuladas para a população estudada em diferentes regiões brasileiras. Assim, reduzem cadeias de transmissão das doenças e promovem saúde.