ABSTRACT Plant-growth-promoting bacteria of the genus Azospirillum and Herbaspirillum can improve crop yields of maize in tropical environments. The main mechanism proposed for its promotion is related to the auxins produced by these species. The aim of this study was to compare the maize growth response of inoculation using two species, Azospirillum baldaniorum Sp245 (Ab-Sp245) and Herbaspirillum seropedicae ZAE94 (Hs-ZAE94) during the initial growth under controlled conditions. A pot experiment was conducted with five harvests measuring bacterial counts, root morphology, biomass, and nitrogen content, and soluble metabolites for 38 days. Depending on the harvest period, a differential growth response between the two strains test was compared to the control. Plants use the bacterium applied to improve nitrogen acquisition and transform it into higher biomass and nitrogen accumulation, especially for Ab-Sp245. On the other side, Hs-ZAE94 altered the soluble metabolites resulting in higher NO3-, NH4+, and N-amino and lower soluble fractions compared to Ab-Sp245 and the control. The observed plant-bacteria interaction is closely fine-tuned and regulated by the strain used and differences in growth promotion effects cannot solely attributed to the root morphology.

ABSTRACT Inoculating corn with diazotrophic bacteria as growth promoters has been demonstrated to be an efficient agricultural practice in Brazil, mainly due to the root stimulation they provide to plants. This study investigates the corn (Zea mays L.) root architecture in a greenhouse assay where A. baldaniorum Sp245 and H. seropedicae ZAE94 strains were inoculated and evaluated for 22 days under two N levels: 0.6 and 6 mmol L-1 of N. Short-term bioassays were conducted to assess the plant’s response to the addition of indole-acetic acid, two bacterial populations, and two corn genotypes, utilizing image capture software WinRhizo Pro. The growth and distribution of tips, crossing, and length of fine roots were determined to be the most sensitive aspects to inoculation and indole-acetic acid induction. These responses were influenced by the genotype and the number of bacterial cells present. Biomass accumulation analyses quantified these modifications after a 22-day period. Additionally, the growth response was found to be more significant when applying the Hs-ZAE94 strain to plants fertilized with a higher dose of nitrogen (6.0 mmol L-1), and this response was positively correlated with bioassay data. Selected strains used as an inoculant can improve root architecture and, consequently, the N use efficiency.

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate inoculation response to Azospirillum baldaniorum strain Sp245 in 14 Urochloa cultivars. The evaluated cultivars were: Marandú, Xaraés, Paiaguás, Piatã, Basilisk, B140, Comum, Tupi, H47, Llanero, Ruziziensis, Ipyporã, Mulato, and Convert HD364. Three experiments were conducted to measure root traits: two using soil and one a sterile substrate. Compared with the control, a single application of A. baldaniorum Sp245 increases dry matter accumulation and number of roots in cultivars Marandú, Llanero, Ruziziensis, and Convert HD364. However, after inoculation, cultivars Xaraés and Ipyporã show some root traits with lower values.

Resumo O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a resposta à inoculação da estirpe Sp245 de Azospirillum baldaniorum em 14 cultivares de Urochloa. As cultivares avaliadas foram: Marandú, Xaraés, Paiaguás, Piatã, Basilisk, B140, Comum, Tupi, H47, Llanero, Ruziziensis, Ipyporã, Mulato e Convert HD364. Foram conduzidos três experimentos para mensuração de parâmetros radiculares: dois em solo e um em substrato estéril. Em comparação ao controle, a aplicação única de A. baldaniorum Sp245 aumenta o acúmulo de massa seca e a quantidade de raízes das cultivares Marandú, Llanero, Ruziziensis e Convert HD364. No entanto, após a inoculação, as cultivares Xaraés e Ipyporã apresentam alguns parâmetros radiculares com valores menores.

Resumo A mucocele oral (MO) é a lesão mais comum das glândulas salivares menores. O presente estudo teve como objetivo relatar as características clínicas e demográficas de uma grande série de MOs e identificar possíveis variáveis preditivas associadas à taxa de recorrência dessas lesões. Foi realizado um estudo transversal descritivo retrospectivo. Foram analisados 43.754 registros de biópsias de quatro serviços de patologia no Brasil. Todos os casos diagnosticados como MOs foram revisados e dados clínicos e demográficos foram coletados. Participaram do estudo 1.002 mulheres (56,2%) e 782 homens (43,8%), com média de idade de 19,8 ± 16,4 anos (variação: 01-87 anos) e proporção de mulheres para homens de 1,3:1. O lábio inferior (n=1.160; 67,4%) e assoalho da boca (n=172; 10,0%), foram os locais mais acometidos, apresentando-se clinicamente como nódulos (n=978; 79,4%) de superfície lisa (n =428; 77,5%) e coloração normal (n=768, 46,7%). A biópsia excisional foi o tratamento na maioria dos casos (n=1.392; 78,0%). As MOs recorrentes representaram 6,2% de todos os casos diagnosticados (n = 117). As recorrências recorreram mais comumente em pacientes mais jovens (idade < 20 anos) (p < 0,0001), em lesões maiores que 2 cm de diâmetro (p < 0,0001) e naquelas localizadas na superfície ventral da língua (p = 0,0351). Além disso, as taxas de recorrência foram significativamente maiores nos casos tratados com cirurgia a laser do que aqueles com cirurgia convencional utilizando bisturi (p = 0,0005). Pacientes com mucoceles devem ser informados sobre uma possível recorrência, principalmente quando encontrados no lábio ou assoalho bucal de pacientes jovens.

Abstract Oral mucocele (OM) is the most common lesion of minor salivary glands. The present study aimed to report the clinical and demographic features of a large series of OMs and identify possible predictive variables associated with the recurrence rate of these lesions. A retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study was performed. A total of 43,754 biopsy records from four pathology services in Brazil were analyzed. All cases of OMs were reviewed, and clinical and demographic data were collected. The study comprised 1,002 females (56.2%) and 782 males (43.8%), with a mean age of 19.8±16.4 years (range: 01-87 years) and a 1.3:1 female-to-male ratio. The lower lip (n=1,160; 67.4%), and floor of the mouth (n=172; 10.0%), were the most common affected sites, presenting clinically as nodules (n=978; 79.4%) of smooth surface (n=428; 77.5%) and normal color (n=768, 46.7%). Excisional biopsy was the treatment in most cases (n=1,392; 78.0%). Recurrent OMs represented 6.2% of all diagnosed cases (n=117). OMs recurred more commonly in younger patients (aged<20 years) (p<0.0001), in lesions larger than 2 cm in diameter (p<0.0001), and in those located in the ventral tongue (p=0.0351). Also, recurrence rates were higher significantly in cases treated with laser surgery than in those with conventional surgery (p=0.0005). Patients with OMs should be carefully informed of its possible recurrence, especially when found on the ventral tongue of young patients.

BACKGROUND Distinct N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) slow acetylators genotypes have been associated with a higher risk to develop anti-tuberculosis drug-induced hepatotoxicity (DIH). However, studies have not pointed the relevance of different acetylation phenotypes presented by homozygotes and compound heterozygotes slow acetylators on a clinical basis. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the association between NAT2 genotypes and the risk of developing DIH in Brazilian patients undergoing tuberculosis treatment, focusing on the discrimination of homozygotes and compound heterozygotes slow acetylators. METHODS/FINDINGS The frequency of NAT2 genotypes was analysed by DNA sequencing in 162 patients undergoing tuberculosis therapy. The mutation analyses revealed 15 variants, plus two new NAT2 mutations, that computational simulations predicted to cause structural perturbations in the protein. The multivariate statistical analysis revealed that carriers of NAT2*5/*5 slow acetylator genotype presented a higher risk of developing anti-tuberculosis DIH, on a clinical basis, when compared to the compound heterozygotes presenting NAT2*5 and any other slow acetylator haplotype [aOR 4.97, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.47-16.82, p = 0.01]. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that patients with TB diagnosis who present the NAT2*5B/*5B genotype should be properly identified and more carefully monitored until treatment outcome in order to prevent the occurrence of anti-tuberculosis DIH.

ABSTRACT This work aimed to isolate and characterize plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) from 10 Paspalum genotypes and evaluate the effect of their inoculation on P. regnellii, P. atratum, and P. malacophyllum genotypes. The bacterial population ranged from undetectable to 107 bacterial cells per gram of fresh matter in the Paspalum genotypes. Initially, we isolated 164 bacteria from rhizospheric soil and roots of the Paspalum genotypes using media N-free LG agar plate, semi-solid NFb, and LGI. The isolates were characterized genetically and physiologically. The sequencing of 16S rRNA showed the presence of many genera, and some are new in association with Paspalum. The most common was Bacillus followed by Rhizobium, Paraburkholderia, Enterobacter, Cupriavidus, Pseudomonas, Dyadobacter and Acinetobacter. Thirty-eight per cent of isolates produced siderophores, 25 % produced solubilized phosphate, and only 9 % produced indolic compounds. Three greenhouse experiments were performed in randomized blocks with six replicates using representative bacterial strains isolated from P. regnellii, P. malacophyllum and P. atratum cv. Pojuca. We also included strain Sp245 (Azospirillum baldaniorum), uninoculated control, and nitrogen control (150 kg N ha−1). There was an increase of up to 53 % in shoot dry matter in P. regnellii inoculated with strain Sp245 and the shoots accumulated more N. In contrast, only small effects were observed for the other Paspalum genotypes inoculated with PGPR from the host genotypes. This study shows a high diversity of diazotrophic rhizosphere bacteria and suggests no strain specificity between the bacterial isolates and the Paspalum genotypes.

Resumo Objetivou-se avaliar os fatores relacionados à capacidade física de membros superiores e inferiores em idosos quilombolas. Estudo transversal e analítico, realizado com a população idosa residente na comunidade quilombola Caiana dos Crioulos, Alagoa Grande, estado da Paraíba. As variáveis dependentes investigadas foram capacidade física de membros superiores e de membros inferiores. Foi realizada correlação de Spearman e regressão linear simples e múltipla (IC95%; p<0,05). O estudo foi realizado em conformidade com a Resolução 466/2012 do Conselho Nacional de Saúde do Ministério da Saúde. Foram avaliados 43 idosos. A análise bivariada mostrou correlação positiva entre FPM e PAF; entre FPM e CMB e correlação inversa entre a SPPB e a idade. O modelo múltiplo para FPM mostrou correlação significativa com a idade, CMB e anos de estudo (R2=0,374; p<0,05). Para a SPPB mostrou correlação significativa com a idade (R2=0,2524; p=0,001). Assim, a reserva de massa muscular, anos de estudo e idade foram fatores relacionados à capacidade física entre os idosos quilombolas. A observância criteriosa destes aspectos e a intervenção precoce podem preservar a capacidade física e garantir a inclusão produtiva e a autonomia econômica tão pleiteada na agenda social das comunidades.

Abstract This paper aimed to assess the factors related to the physical capacity of upper and lower limbs in quilombola older adults. This is a cross-sectional, analytic study performed with elderly residents in the quilombola community Caiana dos Crioulos, Alagoa Grande, Paraíba, Brazil. The researched dependent variables were the physical capacity of upper and lower limbs. It was performed the Spearman correlation and multiple and linear simple regression (95% CI; p<0.05). This work was performed per Resolution 466/2012 from National Health Council. Forty-three older adults were assessed. The bivariate analyses showed a positive correlation between handgrip strength (HGS) and physical activity (PA), between HGS and arm muscle circumference (AMC), and an inverse correlation between Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and age. The multiple-model for HGS was significantly correlated with age, AMC, and years of study (R2=0.374; p<0.05). Regarding the SPPB, it showed a significant correlation with age (R2=0.2524; p=0.001). Therefore, the muscle mass reserve, years of study, and age were factors related to the physical capacity among quilombola older adults. The strict compliance of these aspects and the early intervention can preserve physical capacity and ensure the productive inclusion and economic autonomy so much sought in the communities’ social agenda.

Resumo Objetivou-se avaliar os fatores relacionados à capacidade física de membros superiores e inferiores em idosos quilombolas. Estudo transversal e analítico, realizado com a população idosa residente na comunidade quilombola Caiana dos Crioulos, Alagoa Grande, estado da Paraíba. As variáveis dependentes investigadas foram capacidade física de membros superiores e de membros inferiores. Foi realizada correlação de Spearman e regressão linear simples e múltipla (IC95%; p<0,05). O estudo foi realizado em conformidade com a Resolução 466/2012 do Conselho Nacional de Saúde do Ministério da Saúde. Foram avaliados 43 idosos. A análise bivariada mostrou correlação positiva entre FPM e PAF; entre FPM e CMB e correlação inversa entre a SPPB e a idade. O modelo múltiplo para FPM mostrou correlação significativa com a idade, CMB e anos de estudo (R2=0,374; p<0,05). Para a SPPB mostrou correlação significativa com a idade (R2=0,2524; p=0,001). Assim, a reserva de massa muscular, anos de estudo e idade foram fatores relacionados à capacidade física entre os idosos quilombolas. A observância criteriosa destes aspectos e a intervenção precoce podem preservar a capacidade física e garantir a inclusão produtiva e a autonomia econômica tão pleiteada na agenda social das comunidades.

Abstract This paper aimed to assess the factors related to the physical capacity of upper and lower limbs in quilombola older adults. This is a cross-sectional, analytic study performed with elderly residents in the quilombola community Caiana dos Crioulos, Alagoa Grande, Paraíba, Brazil. The researched dependent variables were the physical capacity of upper and lower limbs. It was performed the Spearman correlation and multiple and linear simple regression (95% CI; p<0.05). This work was performed per Resolution 466/2012 from National Health Council. Forty-three older adults were assessed. The bivariate analyses showed a positive correlation between handgrip strength (HGS) and physical activity (PA), between HGS and arm muscle circumference (AMC), and an inverse correlation between Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and age. The multiple-model for HGS was significantly correlated with age, AMC, and years of study (R2=0.374; p<0.05). Regarding the SPPB, it showed a significant correlation with age (R2=0.2524; p=0.001). Therefore, the muscle mass reserve, years of study, and age were factors related to the physical capacity among quilombola older adults. The strict compliance of these aspects and the early intervention can preserve physical capacity and ensure the productive inclusion and economic autonomy so much sought in the communities’ social agenda.

RESUMO Aumentar a produtividade de milho em condições de clima e solo do nordeste brasileiro podem ser atingida com a utilização de insumos biológicos acoplado a aplicação de menores doses de N -fertilizante. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o rendimento de grãos de milho inoculado com duas espécies de bactérias diazotróficas combinadas com doses de N-fertilizante durante três anos consecutivos em um Cambissolo no estado de Sergipe, Brasil. Duas espécies de bactérias foram utilizadas: Azospirillum brasilen se estirpe BR11005 (Sp245) e Herbaspirillum seropedicae BR11147 (ZAE94) e as doses crescentes de ureia de 0, 100, 200 e 300 kg ha-1. Sob condições de campo houve limitação do rendimento dependendo do ano agrícola e regime hídrico. A inoculação, associada a uma dose de 100 kg ha-1 N com as estirpes BR11147 e BR11005, aumentou a produtividade em 1.230 e 614 kg ha-1, respectivamente; sendo 37% e 19% maior que o controle não inoculado. Na ausência do fertilizante também foi observado incremento da produtividade no milho inoculado com BR11147 de 18% e no teor de N na folha índice pela inoculação da BR11145 em 10% comparado ao controle.

ABSTRACT Increasing the crop yield of maize planted in the climate and soil conditions of the northeast region of Brazil can be accomplished with the use of biological inputs coupled with the application of lower doses of nitrogen (N) fertilizer. The objective of this work was to evaluate the yield of maize inoculated with two diazotrophic bacterial species under different N rates, during three consecutive years in an Inseptisol of Sergipe state, Brazil. The two bacterial species used were Azospirillum brasilense BR11005 (Sp245) and Herbaspirillum seropedicae BR11147 (ZAE94). N was applied in the form of urea at 0, 100, 200, and 300 kg ha-1. Under field conditions and depending on the year, the crop yield was limited by the rainfall regime. The inoculation associated with the 100 kg ha-1 N treatment with BR11147 and BR11005, increased productivity by 1,230 kg ha-1 and 614 hg ha-1, respectively. This corresponded to a 37% and 19% productivity increase, respectively, compared to the productivity of the uninoculated control. At zero N, inoculation increased grain yield of maize plants inoculated with BR11147 by 18%. Additionally, the N content of the index leaf inoculated with BR11005 increased by 10% over that of the uninoculated control.

ABSTRACT Objectives: To describe the nursing care provided to people deprived of liberty (PDL) in the hospital environment. Methods: An exploratory-descriptive study with a qualitative approach, conducted with 38 nursing professionals in three regional hospitals located in the Northeast of Brazil, between March and July of 2016. Content analysis was performed on the data. Results: Two categories emerged from the analysis: nursing care provided to people deprived of liberty in the hospital setting and self-evaluation of nursing care provided to PDL. Final considerations: The nursing care delivered to people deprived of liberty in the hospital environment is limited to technical procedures, revealing a fragmented work process that falls short of the standards of public policies. We found that structural deficiency, particularly regarding safety in the hospital environment, associated with lack of professional training to deal with this clientele, make nursing care difficult in this context.

RESUMEN Objetivos: Describir la atencion de enfermeria a las personas privadas de libertad (PPL) en el ambiente hospitalario. Métodos: Estudio exploratorio, descriptivo, de enfoque cualitativo, en el cual participaron 38 profesionales de enfermeria, realizado entre marzo y julio de 2016 en tres hospitales regionales situados en el Nordeste de Brasil. Se realizo el analisis de contenido de los datos. Resultados: En el analisis se encontro dos categorias: Atencion de enfermeria a las personas privadas de libertad en el contexto hospitalario y Autoevaluacion de la atencion de enfermeria a las PPL. Consideraciones finales: La atencion de enfermeria a las personasprivadas de libertad en el ambiente hospitalario se restringe a procedimientos tecnicos, lo que demuestra ser un proceso de trabajo fragmentado y por debajo del recomendado por las politicas publicas vigentes. Se identifico que la carencia estructural, sobre todo en lo que se refiere a la seguridad en el ambiente hospitalario, asociada a la falta de capacitacion de los profesionales para lidiar con esta clientela, dificulta la atencion de enfermeria en ese contexto.

RESUMO Objetivos: Descrever a assistência de enfermagem prestada às pessoas privadas de liberdade (PPL) no ambiente hospitalar. Métodos: Estudo exploratório-descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, realizado com 38 profissionais de enfermagem, entre os meses de março a julho de 2016, em três hospitais regionais localizados no Nordeste do Brasil. Realizou-se a análise de conteúdo dos dados. Resultados: Da análise emergiram duas categorias: assistência de enfermagem prestada às pessoas privadas de liberdade no contexto hospitalar e autoavaliação da assistência de enfermagem prestada às pessoas privadas de liberdade. Considerações finais: A assistência de enfermagem prestada às pessoas privadas de liberdade no ambiente hospitalar limita-se a procedimentos técnicos, demonstrando um processo-de-trabalho fragmentado e aquém do preconizado pelas políticas públicas vigentes. Identificou-se que a carência estrutural, sobretudo no tocante à segurança no ambiente hospitalar, associada à falta de capacitação dos profissionais para lidar com esta clientela dificultam a assistência de enfermagem nesse contexto.

RESUMO Objetivos: Descrever a assistência de enfermagem prestada às pessoas privadas de liberdade (PPL) no ambiente hospitalar. Métodos: Estudo exploratório-descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, realizado com 38 profissionais de enfermagem, entre os meses de março a julho de 2016, em três hospitais regionais localizados no Nordeste do Brasil. Realizou-se a análise de conteúdo dos dados. Resultados: Da análise emergiram duas categorias: assistência de enfermagem prestada às pessoas privadas de liberdade no contexto hospitalar e autoavaliação da assistência de enfermagem prestada às pessoas privadas de liberdade. Considerações finais: A assistência de enfermagem prestada às pessoas privadas de liberdade no ambiente hospitalar limita-se a procedimentos técnicos, demonstrando um processo-de-trabalho fragmentado e aquém do preconizado pelas políticas públicas vigentes. Identificou-se que a carência estrutural, sobretudo no tocante à segurança no ambiente hospitalar, associada à falta de capacitação dos profissionais para lidar com esta clientela dificultam a assistência de enfermagem nesse contexto.

ABSTRACT Objectives: To describe the nursing care provided to people deprived of liberty (PDL) in the hospital environment. Methods: An exploratory-descriptive study with a qualitative approach, conducted with 38 nursing professionals in three regional hospitals located in the Northeast of Brazil, between March and July of 2016. Content analysis was performed on the data. Results: Two categories emerged from the analysis: nursing care provided to people deprived of liberty in the hospital setting and self-evaluation of nursing care provided to PDL. Final considerations: The nursing care delivered to people deprived of liberty in the hospital environment is limited to technical procedures, revealing a fragmented work process that falls short of the standards of public policies. We found that structural deficiency, particularly regarding safety in the hospital environment, associated with lack of professional training to deal with this clientele, make nursing care difficult in this context.

RESUMEN Objetivos: Describir la atencion de enfermeria a las personas privadas de libertad (PPL) en el ambiente hospitalario. Métodos: Estudio exploratorio, descriptivo, de enfoque cualitativo, en el cual participaron 38 profesionales de enfermeria, realizado entre marzo y julio de 2016 en tres hospitales regionales situados en el Nordeste de Brasil. Se realizo el analisis de contenido de los datos. Resultados: En el analisis se encontro dos categorias: Atencion de enfermeria a las personas privadas de libertad en el contexto hospitalario y Autoevaluacion de la atencion de enfermeria a las PPL. Consideraciones finales: La atencion de enfermeria a las personasprivadas de libertad en el ambiente hospitalario se restringe a procedimientos tecnicos, lo que demuestra ser un proceso de trabajo fragmentado y por debajo del recomendado por las politicas publicas vigentes. Se identifico que la carencia estructural, sobre todo en lo que se refiere a la seguridad en el ambiente hospitalario, asociada a la falta de capacitacion de los profesionales para lidiar con esta clientela, dificulta la atencion de enfermeria en ese contexto.

Resumo Introdução Famílias de crianças com Zika vírus têm se deparado com diversas demandas relacionadas ao cuidado com a criança, no domicílio e na vida social. Objetivo Compreender a dinâmica familiar e a promoção de cuidados à criança com síndrome congênita do Zika vírus no contexto domiciliar. Método Estudo qualitativo, do qual participaram oito famílias de crianças com síndrome congênita do Zika vírus. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas por meio de visita domiciliar. Resultados Emergiram três categorias que retratam o cuidado domiciliar e os desafios encontrados pelas famílias: necessidades da criança no ambiente domiciliar; demandas da família; coordenação do cuidado. Identificaram-se problemas centrados nas crianças, como dificuldade de deglutição, de sono e repouso, e desenvolvimento, problemas centrados nas famílias, como sobrecarga do cuidador e fragmentação do cuidado na rede de saúde. Conclusão O cuidado das crianças com microcefalia relacionada ao Zika vírus precisa se ampliar para um cuidado centrado na família, por meio de uma rede de saúde que funcione de forma coordenada e integrada à atenção primária.

Abstract Background Families of children with Zika virus have faced several demands related to child care, at home and in social life. Objective To understand family dynamics and the promotion of care for children with Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome in the home context. Method Qualitative study, in which eight families of children with Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome participated. Semi-structured interviews were conducted through home visits. Results Three categories emerged that portray home care and the challenges faced by families: needs of children in the home environment; family demands; care coordination. Child-centered problems were identified, such as difficulty in swallowing, sleep and rest, and development, family-centered problems such as caregiver burden and fragmentation of care in the health network. Conclusion The care of children with Zika virus-related microcephaly needs to be extended to a family-centered care, based on a coordinated and integrated health network based on Primary care.

Resumo O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho (QVT) dos profissionais de saúde nas penitenciárias e verificar fatores associados à QVT. Realizou-se pesquisa exploratória, descritiva e transversal, em cinco unidades prisionais. Participaram do estudo 29 profissionais de saúde, que responderam o questionário TQWL-42. Os resultados foram obtidos através da estatística descritiva e regressões lineares múltiplas. A QVT foi maior entre mulheres; trabalhadores mais jovens, profissionais com ensino superior incompleto ou que desempenham suas funções laborais no presídio entre 4 e 6 anos. A avaliação global da QVT foi de 69,55 pontos. Observou-se que as variáveis sexo e escolaridade e as esferas biológica/fisiológica e ambiental/organizacional estão associadas à avaliação global da QVT.

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the Quality of Work Life (QWL) of health professionals in prisons and identify QWL-associated factors. This is an exploratory, descriptive and cross-sectional survey conducted in five prisons. The study included 29 health professionals, who answered the TQWL-42 questionnaire. Results were obtained through descriptive statistics and multiple linear regressions. QWL was higher among women, younger workers, professionals with incomplete higher education or who have been working at the prison for 4 to 6 years. QWL overall assessment was 69.55 points. We observed that variables gender and education and biological/physiological and environmental/organizational spheres are associated with the overall assessment of QWL.