ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the antibiotic profile of microorganisms isolated from urine samples of patients with community urine tract infections (UTI) admitted to the University Hospital of the Federal University of Sao Carlos to support an appropriate local empirical treatment. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2018 to October 2020. Data from 1,528 positive urine cultures for bacterial pathogens and antibiograms were tabulated. Bacterial species prevalence and their resistance profile were analyzed and compared by sex and age. For Gram-negative fermenting bacteria, resistance rates were compared between patients with previous hospitalization and the total of infections caused by this group. For comparisons, the Chi-square test was performed, using Fisher’s exact test when necessary (BioEstat program, adopting p ≤ 0.05). A multivariate analysis was applied to assess the effect of the studied variables in predicting multidrug resistance. Infections were more prevalent in women and older adults. Gram-negative bacteria represented 90.44% of total cultures. In both sexes, E. coli prevalence was significantly higher in adults compared with older adults (p < 0.0001). For several antibiotics, resistance rates were higher in the older adults compared with other ages and in patients with Gram-negative fermenting infections and previous hospitalization compared with the total of infections by this group of bacteria. The closer to the hospitalization, the higher the number of antibiotics with superior resistance rates. Resistance rates for aminoglycosides, carbapenems, ceftazidime, nitrofurantoin, piperacillin+tazobactam, and fosfomycin were less than 20%, considered adequate for empirical treatment. Only hospitalization in the previous 90 days was statistically significant in predicting infections by multidrug-resistant bacteria. UTI (UTI treatment crosssectional cross sectional 201 2020 1528 1 528 1,52 tabulated age Gramnegative Gram negative comparisons Chisquare Chi square performed Fishers Fisher s BioEstat program 0.05. 005 0.05 . 0 05 0.05) 9044 44 90.44 sexes E 0.0001. 00001 0.0001 0001 0.0001) aminoglycosides carbapenems ceftazidime nitrofurantoin piperacillintazobactam piperacillin tazobactam piperacillin+tazobactam 20 20% 9 multidrugresistant resistant 202 152 52 1,5 00 0.0 904 4 90.4 0000 0.000 000 2 15 5 1, 0. 90. 0.00

Résumé Cet article a pour objectif de comprendre la compétition des partis dans le Temps d’Antenne Gratuit Électoral (TAGE), lors de l’élection présidentielle brésilienne de 2022, à partir de la Saliency Theory. De cette manière, nous voudrons contribuer à ce débat en examinant le pouvoir explicatif de cette théorie – développée en se concentrant sur les manifestes de campagne – dans le cadre de la campagne télévisée. En mobilisant des techniques d’analyse de contenu et d’analyse des réseaux sociaux, nous avons attesté l’extension de la portée de la Saliency Theory dans l’examen du TAGE, un espace où les partis ont tendance, ainsi comme dans les manifestes, à mettre l’accent sur des questions qui leur sont avantageuses. Cependant, nous constatons que cette portée ne s’applique pas à l’interaction avec les opposants dans la campagne électorale. Par conséquent, on ne peut pas affirmer que la stratégie de « la priorité sélective » est employée au détriment de la stratégie de « la confrontation ». Ces résultats mettent en évidence, au travers du concept « d’interaction stratégique », que l’élection de 2022 est configurée dans un réseau avec deux espaces de compétition : le premier occupé par le PT et le PL ; et le second, opposant des candidats de troisième voie au PT et au PL. dAntenne d Antenne TAGE , (TAGE) lélection l élection manière télévisée danalyse analyse sociaux lextension extension lexamen examen tendance laccent accent avantageuses Cependant sapplique s applique linteraction interaction électorale conséquent évidence dinteraction 202 second (TAGE 20 2

Resumen Este artículo tiene como objetivo comprender la competición partidaria en el HGPE, en la elección presidencial brasileña de 2022, a partir de la Teoría de la Saliencia. Así, pretende contribuir discutiendo el poder explicativo de esta teoría – desarrollada con foco en los manifiestos de campaña – en la campaña televisiva. Movilizando técnicas de Análisis de Contenido y Análisis de Redes Sociales, damos fe del alcance de la teoría para el HGPE, espacio donde los partidos tienden, así como en los manifiestos, a enfatizar cuestiones que les son ventajosas. Sin embargo, encontramos que este alcance no se aplica al alcance de la interacción con los oponentes en la campaña electoral. Por lo tanto, no se puede argumentar que la estrategia de “énfasis selectivo” se emplea en detrimento de la estrategia de “confrontación”. Explicando esto a través del concepto de interacción estratégica, mostramos que la elección de 2022 se configura en una red con dos espacios de competencia: el primero ocupado por el PT y el PL; y el segundo oponiendo candidaturas de tercera vía al PT y al PL. HGPE Saliencia Así televisiva Sociales tienden ventajosas embargo electoral tanto énfasis selectivo confrontación. confrontación . “confrontación” estratégica 202 competencia PL “confrontación 20 2

Abstract The objective of this article is to understand partisan competition in the Free Electoral Broadcast Airtime during the Brazilian presidential election of 2022 based on the Saliency Theory. Thus, it contributes by discussing the explanatory power of this theory, originally developed with a focus on campaign manifestos, within the realm of television campaigns. Mobilizing techniques of Content Analysis and Social Network Analysis, we attest to the extension of the reach of the theory to televised propaganda, a space where parties tend, as in manifestos, to emphasize issues advantageous to them. However, this reach does not necessarily apply to the scope of interaction with opponents during the electoral campaign. The argument that the "selective emphasis" strategy is employed to the detriment of the "confrontation" strategy cannot be universally applied. By explaining the later through the concept of strategic interaction, we show that the 2022 election configured a network with two competition spaces: the first occupied by PT and PL, and the second opposing “third-way” candidates to PT and PL. 202 Theory Thus manifestos campaigns propaganda tend them However selective emphasis confrontation "confrontation applied spaces PL thirdway third way “third-way 20 2

O presente artigo tem como objetivo compreender a competição partidária no Horário Gratuito de Propaganda Eleitoral, na eleição presidencial brasileira de 2022, a partir da Saliency Theory. Assim, enseja contribuir ao discutir o poder explicativo desta teoria – desenvolvida com foco em manifestos de campanha – na campanha televisiva. Ao mobilizar técnicas de Análise de Conteúdo e de Análise de Redes Sociais, atestamos a extensão do alcance da teoria para o HGPE, espaço em que os partidos tendem, assim como nos manifestos, a enfatizar questões que são vantajosas para eles. Contudo, verificamos que esse alcance não se aplica ao escopo da interação com os oponentes na campanha eleitoral. Assim, não se pode argumentar que a estratégia da “ênfase seletiva” é empregada em detrimento da estratégia de “confrontação”. Explicando tal estratégia através do conceito de interação estratégica, mostramos que a eleição de 2022 configura-se em uma rede com dois espaços de competição: o primeiro ocupado por PT e PL; e o segundo opondo candidaturas da “terceira via” ao PT e ao PL. Eleitoral Theory Assim televisiva Sociais HGPE tendem eles Contudo eleitoral ênfase seletiva confrontação. confrontação . “confrontação” estratégica 202 configurase configura PL terceira via “confrontação 20 2

Abstract This paper aims to comment on the classic theorical traditions of civil disobedience that present a deep, argumentative effort to reconcile disobedient actions with the law. Attempting to break the limits imposed on civil disobedience by such traditions, the present study proposes an approach to political disobedience, guided by a libertarian bias that includes disobedient movements in action outside the institutional spheres of the law. deep law

Resumo Buscou-se no presente artigo realizar uma crítica às tradições teóricas clássicas da desobediência civil que apresentam um profundo esforço argumentativo para compatibilizar as ações desobedientes com o direito. Visando romper os limites impostos à desobediência civil por tais tradições, o presente estudo propõe uma abordagem da desobediência política, pautada por um viés libertário que compreende os movimentos desobedientes em ação fora da esfera institucional do direito. Buscouse Buscou se direito política

ABSTRACT The constant monitoring of water quality is fundamental for the understanding of the aquatic environment, yet it demands great financial investments and is susceptible to inconsistencies and missing values. Using a database composed of 59 sampling campaigns, performed for 12 years, on 10 monitoring stations along the Iguassu River Basin (Southern Brazil), this study presents a model, based on feed-forward neural networks, which imputed 1,370 values for 11 traditional water quality parameters, as well as 3 contaminants of emerging concern (caffeine, estradiol and ethinylestradiol). The model validation errors varied from 0.978 mg L-1 and 0.017 mg L-1 for the traditional parameters, for caffeine the validation error was of 0.212 µg L-1 and for the hormones, the errors were of 0.04 µg L-1 (E1) and 0.044 µg L-1 (EE1). The models underwent two techniques to understand the operations performed within the model (isolation and nullification), which were consistent to those explained by natural processes. The results point to the validity of modeling water quality parameters (especially the concentrations of caffeine) through neural networks, which could lead to better resource allocation in environmental monitoring, as well as improving available datasets and valuing previous monitoring efforts. environment 5 campaigns 1 years Southern Brazil, Brazil , Brazil) feedforward feed forward networks 1370 370 1,37 caffeine, (caffeine ethinylestradiol. ethinylestradiol . ethinylestradiol) 0978 0 978 0.97 L1 L L- 0017 017 0.01 0212 212 0.21 hormones 004 04 0.0 E1 E (E1 0044 044 EE1. EE1 EE (EE1) isolation nullification, nullification nullification) processes especially efforts 137 37 1,3 097 97 0.9 001 01 021 21 0.2 00 0. (E (EE1 13 1, 09 9 02 2 (EE

RESUMO O monitoramento constante da qualidade da água é fundamental para o entendimento dos ambientes aquáticos, mas este esforço demanda grandes investimentos financeiros, além de estar suscetível a inconsistências e falhas na obtenção dos valores. Usando uma base de dados composta por 59 campanhas amostrais, realizadas durante um período de 12 anos, em 10 estações de monitoramento ao longo da bacia do rio Iguaçú, este trabalho apresentou um modelo baseado em redes neurais artificiais que preencheu 1.370 valores para onze parâmetros tradicionais de qualidade da água. Os erros de validação do modelo variaram de 0,978 mg L-1 a 0,017 mg L-1 para os parâmetros tradicionais, enquanto para a cafeína, este erro foi de 0,212 µg L-1 e para os hormônios de 0,04 µg L-1 (E1) e 0,044 µg L-1 (EE1). Duas técnicas (isolamento e anulação) foram aplicadas nos modelos para se entender o relacionamento treinado pelo modelo entre as variáveis de entrada e saída. Os resultados apontam para a viabilidade da aplicação de redes neurais para a modelagem de parâmetros de qualidade da água (em especial, a cafeína), o que poderia levar a uma melhor alocação de recursos no monitoramento ambiental, além de expandir os bancos de dados disponíveis e valorizar os esforços despendidos para este monitoramento. aquáticos financeiros 5 amostrais 1 anos Iguaçú 1370 370 1.37 0978 0 978 0,97 L1 L L- 0017 017 0,01 cafeína 0212 212 0,21 004 04 0,0 E1 E (E1 0044 044 EE1. EE1 EE . (EE1) isolamento anulação saída especial , cafeína) ambiental 137 37 1.3 097 97 0,9 001 01 021 21 0,2 00 0, (E (EE1 13 3 1. 09 9 02 2 (EE

Abstract: This research broadens the understanding of university spin-off management through a bibliometric analysis of select literature on the subject. Using the ProknowC method, papers published between 2011 and 2021 in the Scopus database were systematically analysed. The process resulted in a portfolio of 37 relevant papers that aligned with the research topics that were subject to bibliometric analyses. The results are expected to contribute to academia, policymaking, and managers in developing theoretical frameworks and actions for academic spin-offs.

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the biomass production and the potential use of the elephant grass hybrid Carajas for animal feeding and bioenergy production under different cutting frequencies. A randomized block design with a 3×3 factorial arrangement was used to evaluate the potential of the grass as animal feed (in natura, silage and hay form; cutting at 60, 75 and 90 days). A randomized block design with three treatments (three cutting intervals, 60, 75 and 90 days) was also used to evaluate the grass for biomass production and its potential use as an energy source in briquette form. The total forage biomass, leaf blade and stem biomass, dry matter, neutral and acid detergent fiber contents, mass and higher heating value increased with cutting interval, whereas the crude protein, ash and moisture contents decreased with cutting interval. Regardless of the cutting interval, the in natura material presented higher values of all content parameters than silage and hay. The Carajas hybrid can be used as animal feed in in natura, silage and hay form, and the recommended cutting interval for use as animal feed is 60 days. The Carajas hybrid also shows potential for use in bioenergy production in briquette form, with a suggested cutting interval of 90 days.

Resumen El objetivo fue evaluar la producción de biomasa y el potencial de uso del híbrido de pasto elefante 'Carajas' para la alimentación animal y la producción de bioenergía, en diferentes edades de corte. Se utilizó un diseño de bloques al azar con arreglo factorial 3 × 3 para evaluar el potencial del pasto como alimento para animales (in natura, silo y heno a 60, 75 y 90 días) y un diseño de bloques al azar con tres tratamientos (tres edades de corte) 60, 75 y 90 días) para la evaluación de la hierba para la producción de biomasa y el potencial energético de las briquetas. Biomasa forrajera total, biomasa de la lámina foliar y biomasa del tallo, materia seca, contenido de fibra detergente neutro y ácido, masa y aumenta el poder calorífico con el avance de la edad de la planta, mientras que los contenidos de proteína cruda, ceniza y humedad disminuyeron. Independientemente de la edad de corte, el material in natura presentó mayores contenidos que el ensilado y el heno. El híbrido Carajas puede utilizarse como alimento para animales en forma de in natura, silo y heno, con recomendación de corte a los 60 días, y muestra potencial para la producción de bioenergía a través de briquetas, con sugerencia de corte a los 90 días.

Representative tar balls collected in two distinct years (2012 and 2014) in a beach along the State of Bahia, northeastern Brazil, were geochemically characterized in order to identify correlations between them and investigate potential sources. Terpanes and steranes biomarkers (detected by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, GC-MS), carbon stable isotope ratio (δ13C), Ni and V ratios and polar compounds by Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry using electrospray ionization in negative mode (ESI(-) FT-ICR MS) were evaluated. Three Brazilian oil samples from distinct sources were assessed as possible spill sources, comparing their results with the tar ball samples. Using chemometric techniques, it was verified correlation between the two set of tar ball samples, suggesting same source. However, no correlation with the oil samples was observed, with different geochemical profile among them. The heteroatom class distribution displayed severe degradation levels for tar balls and its seems that photo-oxidation and biodegradation processes were further relevant. Tar ball samples show multiple classes, most oxygenated, and with one sample showing considerable relative abundance of N1 class, suggesting it is from a more recent oil spill. In brief, our results suggest that the region, with very sensitive ecosystem, is possibly subjected to frequent spills from the same source.

Precise and accurate d66/64Zn data for environmental reference materials (RMs) including rocks, sediments, soils and plants are presented in order to improve the metrological traceability and analytical control of Zn isotope ratio determinations in future environmental studies. Previously developed ion exchange chromatography protocols were adjusted to enable faster sample throughput and instrumental mass bias processes were investigated. The improved chromatographic protocol yielded precise and quantitative recoveries (99 ± 7%, σ, n = 16), while the mass bias correction using Cu as external dopant provided precisions better than 0.02‰, 2σ, n = 7. Investigations into spectral and non-spectral interferences identified significant formation of Cr and Ti oxides and hydroxide ionic species. Analysis of six RMs (BHVO-2 basalt (USGS), BCR-2 basalt (USGS), AGV-2 andesite (USGS), 2709 San Joaquin soil (NIST), 1646a estuarine sediment (NIST) and 1573a tomato leaves (NIST)) showed good reproducibility (< 0.01‰, 2s, 5 ≤ n ≥ 1).

Resumo A presente pesquisa teve como objetivo avaliar a qualidade pós-colheita do milho doce submetido ao processo de parcelamento do nutriente nitrogênio, aplicado via fertirrigação, através de parâmetros físicos, químicos e sensoriais. A cultivar de milho doce utilizada foi a Doce Cristal (BR-402), sob a influência da fertirrigação em quatro tratamentos, com diferentes parcelamentos de nitrato de amônio, sendo Tratamento 1: 2 aplicações; Tratamento 2: 4 aplicações; Tratamento 3: 6 aplicações, e Tratamento 4: 8 aplicações. As espigas foram avaliadas quanto aos parâmetros físicos de comprimento, diâmetro e massa; físico-químicos de pH, sólidos solúveis, umidade e cinzas; análise sensorial, através do teste de aceitação, além da avaliação instrumental da textura. Nos parâmetros físicos, os tratamentos influenciaram apenas na característica diâmetro das espigas com palha (5,3 cm a 5,8 cm) e sem palha (4,3 cm a 4,7 cm). Nas análises físico-químicas, apenas a acidez titulável em ácido málico não apresentou diferença entre os tratamentos, sendo que os sólidos solúveis apresentaram maior diferença entre os tratamentos, com o Tratamento 4 apresentando 15 °Brix e o Tratamento 2, 17 °Brix. Os tratamentos não influenciaram na aceitação sensorial das espigas de milho doce, as quais apresentaram boa aceitação sensorial para todos os atributos avaliados, com médias hedônicas superiores a 7,3.

Abstract The aim of this research was evaluate the quality of sweet corn submitted to the nitrogen nutrient installment process applied by fertigation from the physical, chemical and sensory parameters. The cultivar of sweet corn used in the experiment was Doce Cristal (BR-402), submitted to the influence of fertigation in 4 treatments with different installments of ammonium nitrate: Treatment 1: 2 applications, Treatment 2: 4 applications, Treatment 3: 6 applications and Treatment 4: 8 applications. The corn cobs were evaluated for the physical parameters of length, diameter and mass; the physicochemical parameters of pH, soluble solids, moisture and ash; and a sensory analysis using the acceptance test as well as the instrumental texture analysis. For the physical parameters, the treatments only affected the diameter of the ears with (5.3 cm to 5.8 cm) and without (4.3 cm to 4.7 cm) the straw. In the physicochemical analysis only titratable acidity measured as malic acid did not differ between treatments, and the soluble solids showed the greatest difference between treatments with treatment 4 presenting 15 ºBrix and treatment 2 17 ºBrix. The treatments did not influence the sensory acceptance of the sweet corn cobs, which showed good acceptability for all attributes evaluated, with average hedonic scores greater than 7.3.

OBJETIVO: investigar o perfil do supervisor de estágio em Fonoaudiologia e como se dá sua prática durante o acompanhamento dos estagiários. MÉTODOS: trata-se de um estudo descritivo do tipo transversal, baseado na aplicação de um questionário junto aos 21 supervisores do estágio obrigatório do Curso de Fonoaudiologia de uma Universidade Pública de Alagoas. RESULTADOS: o grupo estudado apresenta 95,24% de mulheres, com faixa etária predominante entre 31 e 40 anos. A maioria possui titulação de mestre; no entanto, poucos têm formação específica para a docência em saúde. Realizam suas atividades principalmente na média complexidade e fora do contexto interdisciplinar. CONCLUSÃO: os resultados apontam para a necessidade de formação específica voltada para a docência, bem como o redirecionamento da formação para a Atenção Básica e Interdisciplinaridade.

Hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus and human immunodeficiency virus share a similar transmission pathway and are often diagnosed in the same patient. These patients tend to have a faster progression of hepatic fibrosis. This cross-sectional study describes the demographic features and clinical profile of human immunodeficiency virus/hepatitis co-infected patients in Parana, Southern Brazil. A total of 93 human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients attending a tertiary care academic hospital in Southern Brazil were included. Clinical, demographic and epidemiological data were evaluated. Hepatitis B virus and/or hepatitis C virus positive serology was found in 6.6% of patients. The anti-hepatitis C virus serum test was positive in 85% (79/93) of patients, and the infection was confirmed in 72% of the cases. Eighteen patients (19%) were human immunodeficiency virus/hepatitis B virus positive (detectable HBsAg). Among co-infected patients, there was a high frequency of drug use, and investigations for the detection of co-infection were conducted late. A low number of patients were eligible for treatment and, although the response to antiretroviral therapy was good, there was a very poor response to hepatitis therapy. Our preliminary findings indicate the need for protocols aimed at systematic investigation of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients, thus allowing for early detection and treatment of co-infected patients.

O presente estudo investigou isótopos de estrôncio em esmalte dentário de 32 remanescentes humanos do sambaqui do Forte Marechal Luz, Santa Catarina, Brasil, com o objetivo de identificar indivíduos locais e não-locais. O sítio arqueológico apresenta fragmentos de cerâmica em suas camadas arqueológicas mais recentes. Além das amostras humanas, foram analisadas amostras de esmalte dentário de espécimes de fauna terrestre (87Sr/86Sr = 0,71046 a 0,71273) e fauna marinha (87Sr/86Sr = 0,70917). A razão 87Sr/86Sr dos indivíduos classificados como locais variou de 0,70905 a 0,71064, sendo próxima a razão de estrôncio existente nos oceanos e distante da razão obtida para a fauna terrestre do mesmo sítio, indicando uma influência marinha na origem do estrôncio dos habitantes desse sambaqui. Foram identificados de três indivíduos não locais (87Sr/86Sr = 0,70761 a 0,70835), sepultados em ambas camadas arqueológicas sem evidência e com evidência de cerâmica. Estes indivíduos podem ter origem no planalto catarinense, no entorno do município de Lages, ou do planalto curitibano. A ocorrência de uma pequena diferença entre as razões isotópicas dos indivíduos locais sepultados nas camadas sem evidência de cerâmica, daqueles sepultados nas camadas ceramistas, sugere a possibilidade de uma mudança nos padrões de alimentação entre esses dois momentos de ocupação do sítio

This study investigated strontium isotopes in the dental enamel of 32 human skeletons from Forte Marechal Luz sambaqui (shellmound), Santa Catarina, Brazil, aiming at identifying local and non-local individuals. The archeological site presents pot sherds in the uppermost archeological layers. Dental enamel was also examined from specimens of terrestrial fauna (87Sr/86Sr = 0. 71046 to 0. 71273) and marine fauna (87Sr/86Sr = 0. 70917). The 87Sr/86Sr isotope ratio for individuals classified as locals ranged from 0. 70905 to 0. 71064 and was closer to the isotope ratio of the seawater than to the ratio of the terrestrial fauna, indicating a strong influence of marine strontium on the inhabitants of this sambaqui. The results indicate the existence of three non-local individuals (87Sr/86Sr = 0. 70761 to 0. 70835), buried in both the level without pottery and the layer with pottery, possibly originated from the Santa Catarina Plateau, close to the municipality of Lages, or from the Curitiba Plateau. The occurrence of a slight difference between the isotope ratios of local individuals buried in the archeological layer without pottery, when compared to those in the layer with pottery, suggests a possible change in dietary patterns between these two moments in the site's occupation

A civilidade é um comportamento prosocial³ regulado por normas sociais tácitas. No entanto, poucos estudos dedicaram-se aos fatores determinantes da civilidade em contextos urbanos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi testar a influência do sexo, da densidade de transeuntes e da categorização social sobre a civilidade. Foram realizados três experimentos de campo que emularam situações sociais corriqueiras. Os resultados indicaram frequência de ajuda geral superior a 65%. O Estudo 1 indicou a influência do sexo do experimentador e da densidade de transeuntes sobre a civilidade. Os estudos 2 e 3 não forneceram evidências para a hipótese de um favoritismo endogrupo, tal como previsto por teorias de identidade social. Discutem-se as implicações teóricas e práticas desses resultados para a civilidade.

Civility is a prosocial behavior regulated by tacit social norms. However, few studies have investigated the factors determining civility in urban contexts. The purpose of this paper was to test the influence of gender, pedestrian density, and social categorization on civility. Three field experiments simulated everyday social situations. Results showed an overall help frequency above 65%. Study 1 revealed that civility is influenced by the gender of the researcher and density of pedestrians. Studies 2 and 3 found no support for an endogroup favoritism hypothesis, as predicted by social identity theories. The theoretical and practical implications of theses findings for civility are discussed.

OBJETIVO: Caracterizar a população com diagnóstico fonoaudiológico de alteração de linguagem, atendida por um centro fonoaudiológico do primeiro setor da capital alagoana. MÉTODOS: Foram analisados dados contidos em 138 prontuários de pacientes com diagnóstico de alteração de linguagem com alta fonoaudiológica, no período de junho de 2000 a junho de 2006. Foram colhidos dados relativos ao gênero, idade no diagnóstico, procedência, escolaridade na admissão, diagnóstico fonoaudiológico, tempo de espera para o início da terapia, tempo de atendimento, encaminhamentos realizados, atendimento interdisciplinar e a presença ou não de pareceres de outras especialidades. Para as variáveis numéricas, determinou-se a média, desvio padrão e erro padrão. A correlação entre as variáveis foi avaliada através do teste de correlação linear de Spearman (p<005). RESULTADOS: A maioria da população atendida procede da capital (90,6%). O gênero masculino predominou na amostra (65,9%), que teve média de idade de 15,63 anos e escolaridade com média de 3,39 anos de estudo; as patologias mais freqüentes foram o desvio fonológico (24,5%) e a gagueira (12,3%). Apesar de não existir correlação estatística entre os encaminhamentos e atendimentos interdisciplinares, a correlação foi demonstrada entre as especialidades de encaminhamentos e atendimentos. CONCLUSÃO: A população com alteração de linguagem é bastante heterogênea e as alterações mais freqüentes poderiam ter sido evitadas por meio de estratégias como ações preventivas em Fonoaudiologia.

PURPOSE: To characterize the population with language disorder diagnosis from a public healthcare unit in Alagoas (Brazil). METHODS: Data from 138 files from patients with language disorder that attended speech and language therapy at the healthcare unit were reviewed from June, 2000 to June, 2006. The analyzed variables were: gender, age at diagnosis, origin, schooling level at admission, speech and language diagnosis, period of time waiting for therapy, period of time in treatment, referrals, multidisciplinary treatment, and existence of opinions from other specialties. Mean, standard deviation and standard error were calculated for numerical variables. Correlation between variables was also calculated (Spearman test, p<005). RESULTS: From the sample, the majority of the population is urban (90.6%). Masculine gender was predominant (65.9%), with mean age of 15.63 yrs and average schooling of 3.39 yrs. The most frequent diagnoses were phonological disorder (24.5%) and stuttering (12.3%). Despite no statistical correlation between referrals and multidisciplinary treatments, there was a significant correlation among specialties referrals and treatments. CONCLUSION: The population with language disorders was highly heterogeneous and the most frequent disorders can be avoided through simple preventive actions in Speech-Language Pathology.