ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze the trends and spatial patterns of hepatitis C-related mortality in Brazil from 2000 to 2020. METHODS: A population-based, mixed ecological study of spatial and temporal trends, using secondary data from death certificate (DC) registries, in which hepatitis C was mentioned as an underlying or associated cause of mortality. Temporal trends were analyzed by joinpoint regression, and spatial analysis by the distribution of adjusted rates by age and sex, and spatial autocorrelation by the local Moran index and the Getis-Ord Gi* index (Gi star). RESULTS: From 2000 to 2020, 64,029 deaths due to hepatitis C were recorded in the Mortality Information System (SIM), representing 0.26% of deaths in Brazil. Most deaths were due to underlying causes (n = 33,652, 52.6%). Areas with high rates in all five analyzed periods were identified in the states of São Paulo, southern Minas Gerais, southern Rio de Janeiro, northern Paraná, southern and coastal Santa Catarina, eastern Mato Grosso do Sul, and Rio Grande do Sul. The states of Acre and southern Amazonas showed high rates after 2004, which spread to northern Rondônia from 2016 to 2020. The joinpoint regression model showed an increasing trend in hepatitis C mortality in Brazil from 2000 to 2015, but a decreasing trend from 2016-2020. The mortality rate was higher in men and people over sixty years of age. CONCLUSION: Differences were observed in the temporal and spatial trend of hepatitis C mortality in different regions of Brazil. These data may support the design of hepatitis C elimination strategies in Brazil, according to regional specificities.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar os fatores associados ao uso de repelente individual por mulheres em idade fértil residentes em área endêmicas para arboviroses em Fortaleza, Brasil. Métodos: Coorte realizada entre 2018 e 2019, com mulheres entre 15 e 39 anos, moradoras em Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. Participaram 1.173 mulheres, usuárias de quatro unidades primárias de saúde do município. O desfecho foi categorizado em: uso continuado, uso descontinuado e não uso de repelente. Realizada análise de regressão logística multinominal norteada por modelo hierárquico, com apresentação dos respectivos odds ratio (OR) e intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%). As variáveis independentes incluem: dados socioeconômicos e demográficos, características ambientais e sanitárias, conhecimento sobre o repelente e aspectos comportamentais e relacionados à gravidez. Resultados: Somente 28% das participantes referiram o uso de repelente durante as duas ondas da coorte. Mulheres com escolaridade superior (OR=2,55; IC95% 1,44–4,51); com emprego (OR=1,51; IC95% 1,12–2,03); que receberam orientações por profissionais da saúde (OR=1,74; IC95% 1,28–2,36) e pela mídia (OR=1,43; IC95% 1,01–2,02); que intensificaram os cuidados contra o mosquito na epidemia (OR=3,64; IC95% 2,29–5,78); estavam grávidas entre 2016 e 2019 (OR=2,80; IC95% 1,83–4,30) tiveram as chances aumentadas para uso continuado de repelente. Conclusões: O uso de repelente entre mulheres em idade fértil mostrou-se associado a um maior nível de escolaridade, ao emprego, às orientações sobre repelente fornecidas por profissionais de saúde e pela mídia, às mudanças comportamentais de cuidado contra o mosquito durante a epidemia da Zika e à gravidez quando ocorrida a partir do início do período epidêmico.

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the factors associated with the individual use of insect repellent by women of childbearing age living in area endemic for arboviruses in Fortaleza, Brazil. Methods: This is a cohort study carried out between 2018 and 2019 with women aged between 15 and 39 years in Fortaleza, state of Ceará, Brazil. A total of 1,173 women users of one of the four selected primary health care units participated in the study. The outcome was divided into: continued use, discontinued use, and nonuse of insect repellent. Crude and adjusted multinominal logistic regression analysis was carried out guided by a hierarchical model, with presentation of the respective odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). The independent variables include: socioeconomic and demographic data, environmental and sanitary characteristics, knowledge of the insect repellent, and behavioral and pregnancy-related aspects. Results: Only 28% of the participants reported using insect repellent during the two waves of the cohort. Women with higher education (OR=2.55; 95%CI 1.44–4.51); who are employed (OR=1.51; 95%CI 1.12–2.03); who received guidance from healthcare professionals (OR=1.74; 95%CI 1.28–2.36) and the media (OR=1.43; 95%CI 1.01–2.02); who intensified precautions against mosquitoes during the epidemic (OR=3.64; 95%CI 2.29–5.78); and who were pregnant between 2016 and 2019 (OR=2.80; 95%CI 1.83–4.30) had increased odds for continued use of insect repellent. Conclusion: The use of insect repellent among women of childbearing age was associated with a higher level of education, employment, guidance on insect repellent provided by healthcare professionals and the media, behavioral changes to protect against mosquitoes during the Zika virus epidemic, and pregnancy when occurring as of the beginning of the epidemic period.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar os fatores associados ao uso de repelente individual por mulheres em idade fértil residentes em área endêmicas para arboviroses em Fortaleza, Brasil. Métodos: Coorte realizada entre 2018 e 2019, com mulheres entre 15 e 39 anos, moradoras em Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. Participaram 1.173 mulheres, usuárias de quatro unidades primárias de saúde do município. O desfecho foi categorizado em: uso continuado, uso descontinuado e não uso de repelente. Realizada análise de regressão logística multinominal norteada por modelo hierárquico, com apresentação dos respectivos odds ratio (OR) e intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%). As variáveis independentes incluem: dados socioeconômicos e demográficos, características ambientais e sanitárias, conhecimento sobre o repelente e aspectos comportamentais e relacionados à gravidez. Resultados: Somente 28% das participantes referiram o uso de repelente durante as duas ondas da coorte. Mulheres com escolaridade superior (OR=2,55; IC95% 1,44–4,51); com emprego (OR=1,51; IC95% 1,12–2,03); que receberam orientações por profissionais da saúde (OR=1,74; IC95% 1,28–2,36) e pela mídia (OR=1,43; IC95% 1,01–2,02); que intensificaram os cuidados contra o mosquito na epidemia (OR=3,64; IC95% 2,29–5,78); estavam grávidas entre 2016 e 2019 (OR=2,80; IC95% 1,83–4,30) tiveram as chances aumentadas para uso continuado de repelente. Conclusões: O uso de repelente entre mulheres em idade fértil mostrou-se associado a um maior nível de escolaridade, ao emprego, às orientações sobre repelente fornecidas por profissionais de saúde e pela mídia, às mudanças comportamentais de cuidado contra o mosquito durante a epidemia da Zika e à gravidez quando ocorrida a partir do início do período epidêmico. Objetivo Fortaleza Brasil Métodos 201 1 3 anos Ceará 1173 173 1.17 município hierárquico OR (OR 95 IC95%. IC95 IC . (IC95%) incluem demográficos sanitárias Resultados 28 coorte OR=2,55 OR255 2 55 (OR=2,55 1,44–4,51 144451 44 4 51 1,44–4,51) OR=1,51 OR151 (OR=1,51 1,12–2,03 112203 12 03 1,12–2,03) OR=1,74 OR174 74 (OR=1,74 1,28–2,36 128236 36 OR=1,43 OR143 43 (OR=1,43 1,01–2,02 101202 01 02 1,01–2,02) OR=3,64 OR364 64 (OR=3,64 2,29–5,78 229578 29 5 78 2,29–5,78) OR=2,80 OR280 80 (OR=2,80 1,83–4,30 183430 83 30 Conclusões mostrouse mostrou se epidêmico 20 117 17 1.1 9 IC9 (IC95% OR=2,5 OR25 (OR=2,5 1,44–4,5 14445 OR=1,5 OR15 (OR=1,5 1,12–2,0 11220 0 OR=1,7 OR17 7 (OR=1,7 1,28–2,3 12823 OR=1,4 OR14 (OR=1,4 1,01–2,0 10120 OR=3,6 OR36 6 (OR=3,6 2,29–5,7 22957 OR=2,8 OR28 8 (OR=2,8 1,83–4,3 18343 11 1. (IC95 OR=2, OR2 (OR=2, 1,44–4, 1444 OR=1, OR1 (OR=1, 1,12–2, 1122 1,28–2, 1282 1,01–2, 1012 OR=3, OR3 (OR=3, 2,29–5, 2295 1,83–4, 1834 (IC9 OR=2 (OR=2 1,44–4 144 OR=1 (OR=1 1,12–2 112 1,28–2 128 1,01–2 101 OR=3 (OR=3 2,29–5 229 1,83–4 183 (IC OR= (OR= 1,44– 14 1,12– 1,28– 1,01– 10 2,29– 22 1,83– 18 1,44 1,12 1,28 1,01 2,29 1,83 1,4 1,1 1,2 1,0 2,2 1,8 1, 2,

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the factors associated with the individual use of insect repellent by women of childbearing age living in area endemic for arboviruses in Fortaleza, Brazil. Methods: This is a cohort study carried out between 2018 and 2019 with women aged between 15 and 39 years in Fortaleza, state of Ceará, Brazil. A total of 1,173 women users of one of the four selected primary health care units participated in the study. The outcome was divided into: continued use, discontinued use, and nonuse of insect repellent. Crude and adjusted multinominal logistic regression analysis was carried out guided by a hierarchical model, with presentation of the respective odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). The independent variables include: socioeconomic and demographic data, environmental and sanitary characteristics, knowledge of the insect repellent, and behavioral and pregnancy-related aspects. Results: Only 28% of the participants reported using insect repellent during the two waves of the cohort. Women with higher education (OR=2.55; 95%CI 1.44–4.51); who are employed (OR=1.51; 95%CI 1.12–2.03); who received guidance from healthcare professionals (OR=1.74; 95%CI 1.28–2.36) and the media (OR=1.43; 95%CI 1.01–2.02); who intensified precautions against mosquitoes during the epidemic (OR=3.64; 95%CI 2.29–5.78); and who were pregnant between 2016 and 2019 (OR=2.80; 95%CI 1.83–4.30) had increased odds for continued use of insect repellent. Conclusion: The use of insect repellent among women of childbearing age was associated with a higher level of education, employment, guidance on insect repellent provided by healthcare professionals and the media, behavioral changes to protect against mosquitoes during the Zika virus epidemic, and pregnancy when occurring as of the beginning of the epidemic period. Objective Fortaleza Brazil Methods 201 1 3 Ceará 1173 173 1,17 into model OR (OR 95 95%CI. 95CI CI . (95%CI) include data characteristics pregnancyrelated related aspects Results 28 OR=2.55 OR255 2 55 (OR=2.55 1.44–4.51 144451 44 4 51 1.44–4.51) OR=1.51 OR151 (OR=1.51 1.12–2.03 112203 12 03 1.12–2.03) OR=1.74 OR174 74 (OR=1.74 1.28–2.36 128236 36 OR=1.43 OR143 43 (OR=1.43 1.01–2.02 101202 01 02 1.01–2.02) OR=3.64 OR364 64 (OR=3.64 2.29–5.78 229578 29 5 78 2.29–5.78) OR=2.80 OR280 80 (OR=2.80 1.83–4.30 183430 83 30 Conclusion employment period 20 117 17 1,1 9 (95%CI OR=2.5 OR25 (OR=2.5 1.44–4.5 14445 OR=1.5 OR15 (OR=1.5 1.12–2.0 11220 0 OR=1.7 OR17 7 (OR=1.7 1.28–2.3 12823 OR=1.4 OR14 (OR=1.4 1.01–2.0 10120 OR=3.6 OR36 6 (OR=3.6 2.29–5.7 22957 OR=2.8 OR28 8 (OR=2.8 1.83–4.3 18343 11 1, OR=2. OR2 (OR=2. 1.44–4. 1444 OR=1. OR1 (OR=1. 1.12–2. 1122 1.28–2. 1282 1.01–2. 1012 OR=3. OR3 (OR=3. 2.29–5. 2295 1.83–4. 1834 OR=2 (OR=2 1.44–4 144 OR=1 (OR=1 1.12–2 112 1.28–2 128 1.01–2 101 OR=3 (OR=3 2.29–5 229 1.83–4 183 OR= (OR= 1.44– 14 1.12– 1.28– 1.01– 10 2.29– 22 1.83– 18 1.44 1.12 1.28 1.01 2.29 1.83 1.4 1.1 1.2 1.0 2.2 1.8 1. 2.

Resumo Fundamento: Existem poucos estudos retrospectivos e prospectivos sobre cardiodesfibrilador implantável (CDI) na prevenção primária e secundária de morte súbita na cardiopatia chagásica crônica (CCC). Objetivos: Descrever a evolução a longo prazo dos portadores de CCC com CDI e identificar e analisar os preditores de mortalidade e de terapia apropriada do dispositivo nessa população. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo prospectivo histórico com 117 pacientes portadores de CDI e CCC. Dispositivos foram implantados de janeiro de 2003 a dezembro de 2021. Fatores preditores de terapias apropriadas e mortalidade a longo prazo foram identificados e analisados. O nível de significância estatística é de p < 0,05. Resultados: Pacientes (n = 117) tiveram mediana de seguimento de 61 meses (25 a 121 meses), sendo o gênero masculino (74%) predominante e a mediana de idade de 55 anos (48 a 64 anos). Houve 43,6% de choques apropriados, 26,5% de estimulação cardíaca antitaquicardia (ATP) e 51% de terapias apropriadas. Durante o seguimento, 46 pacientes (39,7%) foram a óbito. A mortalidade foi de 6,2% pessoas-ano (intervalo de confiança [IC] 95%: 4,6 a 8,3), com 2 mortes súbitas durante o seguimento. A prevenção secundária (hazard ratio [HR] 2.1; IC 95%: 1,1 a 4,3; p = 0,029) e a fração de ejeção menor que 30% (HR 1.8; IC 95%: 1,1 a 3,1; p < 0,05) foram preditores de terapias apropriadas. Escore de Rassi intermediário apresentou uma forte associação com ocorrência de ATP isoladamente (p = 0,015). A classe funcional IV (p = 0,007), fração de ejeção do ventrículo esquerdo < 30 (p = 0,010) e a idade maior que 75 anos (p = 0,042) foram preditores de mortalidade total. Conclusão: Os desfibriladores na CCC apresentaram elevada incidência de acionamento apropriado especialmente naqueles pacientes de prevenção secundária, fração de ejeção do ventrículo esquerdo baixa e escore de Rassi intermediário. Os pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca congestiva, classe funcional avançada e idade maior que 75 anos apresentaram elevada mortalidade. Fundamento (CDI . (CCC) Objetivos população Métodos Tratase Trata se 11 200 2021 analisados 005 0 05 0,05 Resultados n 6 25 (2 12 meses, , meses) 74% 74 (74% 5 48 (4 anos. anos) 436 43 43,6 apropriados 265 26 26,5 (ATP 51 4 39,7% 397 39 7 (39,7% óbito 62 6,2 pessoasano pessoas ano intervalo [IC 95% 95 4, 8,3, 83 8,3 8 3 8,3) hazard HR [HR 2.1 21 1 1, 4,3 0,029 0029 029 1.8 18 3,1 31 0,015. 0015 0,015 015 0,015) 0,007, 0007 0,007 007 0,007) 0,010 0010 010 0,042 0042 042 total Conclusão congestiva (CCC 20 202 00 0,0 ( (74 43, 26, 39,7 (39,7 6, 9 8, 2. 0,02 002 02 1. 3, 001 0,01 01 000 0,00 0,04 004 04 0, (7 39, (39, (39 (3

Abstract Background: There are few retrospective and prospective studies on implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) in primary and secondary prevention of sudden death in chronic Chagas heart disease (CCHD). Objectives: To describe the long-term evolution of patients with CCHD and ICD and to identify and analyze predictors of mortality and appropriate device therapy in this population. Methods: This was a historical prospective study with 117 patients with ICD and CCHD. Devices were implanted from January 2003 to December 2021. Predictors of appropriate therapies and long-term mortality were identified and analyzed. The level of statistical significance was p < 0.05. Results: Patients (n = 117) had a median follow-up of 61 months (25 to 121 months); they were predominantly male (74%), with a median age of 55 years (48 to 64 years). There were 43.6% appropriate shocks, 26.5% antitachycardia pacing (ATP), and 51% appropriate therapies. During follow-up, 46 patients (39.7%) died. Mortality was 6.2% person-years (95% confidence interval [CI]: 4.6 to 8.3), with 2 sudden deaths during follow-up. Secondary prevention (hazard ratio [HR] 2.1; 95% CI: 1.1 to 4.3; p = 0.029) and ejection fraction less than 30% (HR 1.8; 95% CI: 1.1 to 3.1; p < 0.05) were predictors of appropriate therapies. Intermediate Rassi score showed a strong association with the occurrence of ATP alone (p = 0.015). Functional class IV (p = 0.007), left ventricular ejection fraction < 30 (p = 0.010), and age above 75 years (p = 0.042) were predictors of total mortality. Conclusion: ICDs in CCHD showed a high incidence of appropriate activation, especially in patients with secondary prevention, low left ventricular ejection fraction, and intermediate Rassi score. Patients with congestive heart failure, elevated functional class, and age over 75 years showed elevated mortality. Background cardioverterdefibrillators cardioverter defibrillators (ICD . (CCHD) Objectives longterm long term population Methods 11 200 2021 analyzed 005 0 05 0.05 Results n followup follow up 6 25 (2 12 months) 74%, 74 74% , (74%) 5 48 (4 years. years) 436 43 43.6 shocks 265 26 26.5 ATP, (ATP) 51 followup, up, 4 39.7% 397 39 7 (39.7% died 62 6.2 personyears person 95 (95 CI [CI] 4. 8.3, 83 8.3 8 3 8.3) followup. up. hazard HR [HR 2.1 21 1 1. 4.3 0.029 0029 029 1.8 18 3.1 31 0.015. 0015 0.015 015 0.015) 0.007, 0007 0.007 007 0.007) 0.010, 0010 0.010 010 0.010) 0.042 0042 042 Conclusion activation failure (CCHD 20 202 00 0.0 ( (74% 43. 26. (ATP 39.7 (39.7 6. 9 (9 [CI 8. 2. 0.02 002 02 3. 001 0.01 01 000 0.00 0.04 004 04 0. (74 39. (39. (7 (39 (3

ABSTRACT Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for hepatitis C treatment by measuring sustained virologic response (SVR) and serious adverse events to help design effective interventions for reducing disease prevalence. Methods: This was a retrospective, observational, real-life study of patients with chronic hepatitis C receiving DAA treatment in the state of Ceará, Brazil. Data were collected in REDCap and analyzed using R® software by the Student's t, chi-square, and Fisher’s exact tests, with a significance level of 5%. Results: In this study, 1075 patients who were diagnosed with hepatitis C infection between October 2015 and October 2023 were included. The mean age of the participants was 56.6 ± 11 years and 60.2% were men. The sample included 51 HIV-infected patients (6.6%), 166 (15,4%) liver transplant recipients, 34 (3,1%) kidney transplant recipients, and 446 patients with cirrhosis (41.4%). The overall SVR rate was 96.4%. The sofosbuvir/daclatasvir/ribavirin regimen used in 354 (32.9%) patients achieved an SVR of 96%. The cure rate was 96.5%, with a lower SVR in patients with cirrhosis (93.4%) than in those with less severe fibrosis (97.9%) (p=0.0015). Serious adverse events associated with ribavirin use occurred in 3.5% of patients. Conclusions: DAA treatment for hepatitis C achieved SVR in real life in all patient profiles, including transplant recipients, HIV carriers, and patients with cirrhosis. Although these drugs are safe, a few decompensated patients with cirrhosis died during treatment. Background directacting direct acting DAAs (DAAs (SVR prevalence Methods retrospective observational reallife Ceará Brazil R Students Student s t chisquare, chisquare chi square, square chi-square Fishers Fisher tests 5 5% Results 107 201 202 566 56 6 56. 1 602 60 2 60.2 men HIVinfected infected 6.6%, 66 6.6% , (6.6%) 16 15,4% 154 15 4 (15,4% recipients 3 3,1% 31 (3,1% 44 41.4%. 414 41.4% . 41 (41.4%) 964 96 96.4% sofosbuvirdaclatasvirribavirin sofosbuvir daclatasvir 35 32.9% 329 32 9 (32.9% 96% 965 96.5% 93.4% 934 93 (93.4% 97.9% 979 97 (97.9% p=0.0015. p00015 p p=0.0015 0 0015 (p=0.0015) 3.5 Conclusions profiles carriers safe 10 20 60. 6.6 (6.6% 15,4 (15,4 3,1 (3,1 41.4 (41.4% 96.4 32.9 (32.9 96.5 93.4 (93.4 97.9 (97.9 p0001 p=0.001 001 (p=0.0015 3. 6. (6.6 15, (15, 3, (3, 41. (41.4 96. 32. (32. 93. (93. 97. (97. p000 p=0.00 00 (p=0.001 (6. (15 (3 (41. (32 (93 (97 p00 p=0.0 (p=0.00 (6 (1 ( (41 (9 p0 p=0. (p=0.0 (4 p=0 (p=0. p= (p=0 (p= (p

ABSTRACT Background: Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. It is a neglected tropical disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. The objective of this study was to analyze the trachoma-associated morbidity and mortality in Brazil from 2000 to 2022. This ecological time-series study was based on secondary data on trachoma obtained from hospital admissions (trachoma as the primary or secondary cause) and death certificates (trachoma as the underlying or associated cause). Methods: We calculated the sex- and age-standardized rates of hospital admissions and trachoma-specific mortality according to sociodemographic variables and analyzed the spatial distribution. Results: We identified 141/263,292,807 hospital admissions (primary cause: 83.0%) and 126/27,596,830 death certificates (associated cause: 91.3%) related to trachoma. Trachoma-related sequelae were reported in 8.5% of hospital admissions and 6.3% of death certificates. Trachoma was more common in males (hospital admissions and death certificates), people aged ≥70 years (hospital admissions and death certificates), those with brown skin (hospital admissions and death certificates), and those living in the North (hospital admissions) and Northeast (death certificates) regions of Brazil. Conclusions: Despite the relatively low rates of trachoma morbidity in Brazil, the associated mortality rates are of concern. The heterogeneous patterns of occurrence in the country in terms of population and territory reinforce the need to evaluate and monitor the available data, despite the low prevalence, in order to achieve and maintain the elimination targets in Brazil in the future. Background worldwide trachomatis trachomaassociated 200 2022 timeseries time series cause. . Methods sex agestandardized age standardized trachomaspecific specific distribution Results 141263292807 141 263 292 807 141/263,292,80 83.0% 830 83 0 12627596830 126 27 596 126/27,596,83 91.3% 913 91 3 Trachomarelated 85 8 5 8.5 63 6 6.3 certificates, , 70 ≥7 Conclusions concern prevalence future 20 202 14126329280 14 26 29 80 141/263,292,8 83.0 1262759683 12 2 59 126/27,596,8 91.3 9 8. 6. 7 ≥ 1412632928 1 141/263,292, 83. 126275968 126/27,596, 91. 141263292 141/263,292 12627596 126/27,596 14126329 141/263,29 1262759 126/27,59 1412632 141/263,2 126275 126/27,5 141263 141/263, 12627 126/27, 14126 141/263 1262 126/27 1412 141/26 126/2 141/2 126/ 141/

Resumo Objetivou-se estimar a prevalência de hipertensão arterial (HA) e os fatores de risco associados em mulheres presas. Utilizou-se dados do Inquérito Nacional de Saúde na População Penitenciária Feminina e em Servidoras Prisionais, investigando-se características sociodemográficas, fatores das prisões, comportamentos e condições de saúde. As informações foram coletadas por meio de questionário autoaplicado, sendo a magnitude da associação estimada por odds ratio e intervalo de confiança de 95%. Das 1.327 participantes, 24,4% eram hipertensas, a maioria tinha 31 anos ou mais (54,6%), 51,5% autorreferiram etnia/cor parda. Após mutual ajustamento pelos fatores de risco associados na análise bivariada, observou-se relação direta e com gradiente entre idade e HA, em que idade igual/maior a 41 anos foi associada independentemente com uma chance sete vezes maior de ter HA, se comparado a quem tem menos de 25 anos. Aquelas que autorreferiram etnia/cor negra apresentaram colesterol alto e estavam obesas, também foram associadas de forma independente com maior prevalência de HA. O maior número de pessoas com que a presa divide cela esteve associado à maior prevalência de há, sem uma relação dose-resposta. Conclui-se que idade, etnia/cor, obesidade, inatividade física e estresse são fatores de risco para HA em mulheres presas.

Abstract The scope was to estimate the prevalence of arterial hypertension (AHT) and associated risk factors among female prisoners. Data from the National Health Survey of the Female Prison Population and Prison Guards were used, investigating sociodemographic variables, prison characteristics, health behaviors and conditions. Information was collected through a self-administered questionnaire, and the magnitude of the association was estimated by the odds ratio and 95% confidence interval. Of the 1,327 prisoner participants, 24.4% were hypertensive, the majority were 31 years of age or older (54.6%), and 51.5% self-reported mixed race. After adjustment for associated risk factors in the bivariate analysis, a direct relationship between age and AHT was observed, in which age equal to/over 41 years was independently associated with a 7-fold greater chance of having AHT, compared to those under 25 years of age. Those who self-reported mixed race, had high cholesterol, were obese and were also independently associated with a higher prevalence of AHT. The greater the number of people with whom the inmate shares a cell was associated with a higher prevalence of AHT, but without a dose-response relationship. The conclusion drawn is that age, race, obesity, physical inactivity and stress are risk factors for AHT in female prisoners.

Resumo Objetivou-se estimar a prevalência de hanseníase entre presidiárias brasileiras e identificar fatores associados à doença. Estudo transversal realizado entre 2014 e 2015 em 15 presídios femininos brasileiros. Os dados de 1.327 mulheres foram coletados por meio de autoentrevista assistida por computador e exame dermatológico e neurológico para identificar lesões suspeitas de hanseníase. A idade média foi de 33,4 anos. A suspeita de hanseníase foi identificada em 5,1% das mulheres na prisão, e a prevalência autorreferida ao longo da vida foi de 7,5%. As variáveis que se associaram à hanseníase autorrelatada ao longo da vida foram: mulheres presas uma vez com duas vezes mais chance de ter hanseníase; mulheres brancas tinham 1,4 vez mais chance de ter hanseníase do que mulheres não brancas; mulheres que conheciam alguém com hanseníase tinham 1,9 vez mais chance de ter hanseníase; e mulheres que compartilhavam uma cela com 11 ou mais mulheres tinham 2,5 vezes mais chance de ter hanseníase do que mulheres que compartilhavam uma cela com duas ou menos pessoas. A prevalencia de hanseníase entre presidiárias no Brasil foi maior do que a encontrada entre mulheres da população geral e evidencia a vulnerabilidade dessa população gerada pela pobreza pré-reclusão, bem como o potencial de transmissão na prisão.

Abstract To estimate the prevalence of leprosy among Brazilian female prisoners and identify factors associated with the disease. Cross-sectional study conducted between 2014 and 2015 in 15 Brazilian female prisons. The data of 1,327 women were collected using Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewing and dermatological and neurological examination to identify suspicious lesions of leprosy. The average age was 33.4 years. Suspicion of leprosy was identified in 5.1% of women in prison, and lifetime self-reported prevalence was 7.5%. The variables that were associated with lifetime self-reported leprosy were: women in prison once being twice as likely to have leprosy; white women were 1.4 time more likely to have leprosy than non-white women; women who knew someone with leprosy was 1.9 time more likely to have leprosy; and women who shared a cell with 11 or more women were 2.5 times more likely to have leprosy than women who shared a cell with two or fewer people. The leprosy prevalence among female prisoners in Brazil were greater than that found in a Brazilian woman of the general population and show the extremely high vulnerability of this population generated through pre-incarceration poverty, as well as potential transmission in prison.

Resumo A maioria das mulheres nas prisões vem das camadas mais pobres da sociedade, com acesso limitado a educação, renda e serviços de saúde. Isso contribui para o fato de que presidiárias têm maior carga de eventos adversos à saúde do que presidiários do sexo masculino e mulheres da população em geral. Objetivamos estimar a prevalência de diferentes morbidades e fatores de risco entre presidiárias no Brasil. Um total de 1.327 mulheres foram recrutadas neste estudo transversal. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um questionário de autoentrevista com áudio assistido por computador, testes rápidos de anticorpos e exame físico. As maiores prevalências foram de sífilis, infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, hipertensão arterial, asma, transtornos mentais comuns e violência física grave. Em relação aos fatores de risco, 36,3% têm bom conhecimento sobre o HIV, 55,8% são fumantes, 72,3% já usaram alguma droga ilícita, 92,1% são sedentários e 92,1% mantêm alimentação não saudável. As presidiárias são desproporcionalmente afetadas por várias condições adversas de saúde. É necessário um sistema de vigilância eficaz dentro das prisões para o diagnóstico e tratamento precoce.

Abstract The majority of the women in prisons comes from the poorest strata of society with limited access to education, income and health services. This contributes to the fact that female prisoners have a higher burden of adverse health events than both male prisoners and women in general population We objectived to estimate the prevalence of different morbidities and risk factors among female prisoners in Brazil. A total of 1,327 women were recruited in this cross-sectional study. Data were collected using a using audio computer-assisted self-interviewing questionnaire, rapid antibody tests and physical examination. The higher prevalences was of syphilis, infection sexually disease, arterial hypertense, asthma, common mental disorders and severe physical violence. Regarding risk factors, 36.3% have good knowledge about HIV, 55.8% were smokers, 72.3% had ever used any illicit drug, 92.1% are sedentary and 92.1% maintained an unhealthy diet. Female prisoners are disproportionately affected by various adverse health conditions. There is a need for an effective surveillance system inside prisons for early diagnosis and treatment.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Analisar o perfil cienciométrico das pesquisas sobre tracoma no Brasil. MÉTODOS Pesquisa bibliográfica de publicações sobre tracoma no Brasil indexadas pela base de dados da Scopus, a partir de critérios específicos no período de 2000 a 2020. Foram extraídos e analisados dados sobre autoria, país de origem, instituições e descritores, com análises de tendências temporais. As redes bibliográficas foram construídas via software de visualização cienciométrica VOSviewer® 1.6.16. RESULTADOS Do total de 42 publicações analisadas sobre tracoma no Brasil, observou-se média anual de dois artigos, com incremento de aproximadamente 50% no período. Verificou-se média de três autores por documento e os inquéritos escolares foram a categoria de assunto mais comum. Os artigos publicados provêm majoritariamente de instituições brasileiras (95,2%), principalmente das sediadas nas regiões Sudeste e Norte. Dez autores mais produtivos estão mencionados nas primeiras autorias em 26,2% (11/42) das publicações e as instituições predominantes estão afiliadas ao estado de São Paulo. O termo Trachoma (n = 18) apresenta maior recorrência como descritor. CONCLUSÃO Esta primeira análise cienciométrica sobre tracoma no Brasil evidencia limitado número de pesquisas sobre essa doença. Há discreto incremento da produção científica, apesar da concentração da origem em áreas geográficas com menor endemicidade da doença. Maiores investimentos são necessários para o melhor entendimento e controle dessa doença tropical negligenciada. A análise da produção bibliográfica tem papel relevante para fortalecimento do desenvolvimento de pesquisas e planejamento estratégico de programas para o controle de tracoma e doenças tropicais negligenciadas em geral.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the scientometric profile of research on trachoma in Brazil. METHODS Bibliographic research of publications on trachoma in Brazil indexed by the Scopus database from 2000 to 2020, based on specific criteria. Data on authorship, country of origin, institutions, and keywords were collected and analyzed with analysis of time trends. Bibliographic networks were constructed via a scientometric visualization software—VOSviewer® 1.6.16. RESULTS We analyzed 42 publications on trachoma in Brazil. The annual average was two articles, with an increase of about 50% during the period. The average number of authors was three per document and school surveys were the most common subject category. Most published articles came from Brazilian institutions (95.2%), mainly those based in Southeast and North Brazil. Of the most productive authors, 10 were mentioned as first author in 26.2% of publications (11/42) and the predominant institutions are based in the state of São Paulo. The term “trachoma” (n = 18) was the most recurrent keyword. CONCLUSION This first scientometric analysis of research on trachoma in Brazil showed a limited number of studies on this disease. The scientific production slightly increased, although the origin of many studies is geographical areas with lower endemicity of this disease. Greater investments are needed for a better understanding and control of this neglected tropical disease. The analysis of bibliographic production on this topic is important to strengthen the development of research and strategic planning of programs for the control of trachoma and neglected tropical diseases in general.

Resumo Objetivo Descrever os casos de raiva humana no estado do Ceará, Brasil, no período 1970-2019. Métodos Estudo descritivo, sobre dados secundários da Secretaria da Saúde e do hospital de referência do Ceará. Resultados Dos 171 casos, 75,7% ocorreram em homens, 60,0% nas idades até 19 anos e 56,0% em áreas urbanas. O cão foi agente transmissor em 74,0% dos casos; sagui em, 16,7%; e morcego, em 7,3%. Entre 1970 e 1978, houve crescimento do número de casos (pelo Joinpoint Regression Program, percentual da mudança anual [APC] = 13,7 - IC95% 4,6;41,5); e entre 1978 e 2019, redução (APC = -6,7 - IC95% -8,8;-5,9). Houve redução da transmissão por cães (71 casos; último caso em 2010) e aumento relativo por mamíferos silvestres (5 casos a partir de 2005). Conclusão O estudo evidencia mudança na dinâmica da transmissão da raiva no período observado, com redução da transmissão por cão e incremento de casos por animais silvestres.

Resumen Objetivo Describir los casos de la rabia humana en Ceará, Brasil, 1970-2019. Métodos Estudio descriptivo con datos secundarios de la Secretaría de Salud y del hospital de referencia de Ceará. Resultados De los 171 casos, 75,7% ocurrió en hombres, el 60,0% en los 19 años y el 56,0% en áreas urbanas. El perro fue transmisor en 74,0%, el mono tití en 16,7% y el murciélago el 7,3%. Entre 1970 y 1978, hubo un aumento de casos (por el Joinpoint Regression Program, cambio porcentual anual [APC] = 13,7 - IC95% 4,6; 41,5), entre 1978 y 2019 una disminución (APC= -6,7 - IC95% -8,8; -5,9). Hubo una reducción de la transmisión por perros (71 casos, el último en 2010) y un aumento por mamíferos salvajes (5 casos, desde 2005). Conclusión El estudio muestra un cambio en la dinámica de la transmisión de la rabia en los últimos años, con reducción de la transmisión por perros y aumento de casos por animales salvajes.

Abstract Objective To describe cases of human rabies in Ceará State, Brazil between 1970 and 2019. Methods This was a descriptive study using secondary data from the Ceará State Department of Health and the state reference hospital. Results Of 171 cases, 75.7% occurred in males, 60.0% in <19-year-olds, and 56.0% in urban areas. Rabies was transmitted by dogs in 74.0% of cases, marmosets in 16.7% and bats in 7.3%. Between 1970 and 1978, there was an increase of cases (using the Joinpoint Regression Program, annual percentage change [APC] = 13.7 - 95%CI 4.6;41.5), while between 1978 and 2019 there was a decrease (APC = -6.7 - 95%CI -8.8;-5.9). There was a reduction in transmission by dogs (71 cases, last case in 2010) and an increase by sylvatic animals (5 cases since 2005). Conclusion This study demonstrates changes in rabies transmission dynamics during the period studied, with a reduction in transmission by dogs and an increase of transmission by sylvatic animals.

Resumo O presente artigo objetiva identificar a prevalência de violência física no interior das prisões femininas brasileiras, bem como fatores associados. Estudo transversal de abrangência nacional, realizado em 15 unidades prisionais femininas nas cinco regiões do Brasil em amostra selecionada por múltiplos estágios. Realizou-se análise univariada; análise estratificada em relação ao desfecho (sofrer violência física dentro da prisão) e as variáveis preditoras através do teste de Chi-quadrado de Pearson; cálculo da Odds Ratio; e regressão logística múltipla. Utilizou-se o teste Hosmer-Lemeshow para análise de qualidade de ajuste e adequação do modelo. A prevalência de violência física dentro das prisões femininas brasileiras foi de 37.4%. Houve correlação entre a vitimização da violência física na prisão e as seguintes variáveis: vitimização física prévia (p = 0.013), isolamento (p = 0.000), sofrimento mental (p = 0.003), ingestão abusiva e/ou dependência alcoólica (p = 0.011), uso atual ou prévio de cocaína injetável (p = 0.002) e ócio prisional (p = 0.003). A violência física tornou-se inerente ao sistema prisional feminino brasileiro. Estudos futuros são necessários no intuito de fornecer propostas para intervenções efetivas de modo a prevenir a violência física dentro das instalações prisionais.

Abstract The present study aims to identify the prevalence of physical violence against female prisoners in Brazil, as well as related factors. This is a cross-sectional national survey conducted in 15 female prisons in five regions of Brazil selected in multiple stages. The following types of analysis were performed: univariate analysis; stratified analysis relating the outcome (suffer physical violence inside prison) to predictor variables, using the Pearson chi-square test; calculation of the Odds Ratio (O.R.); and multiple logistic regression. The Hosmer-Lemeshow test was used for analysis of goodness of fit and adequacy of the model. The prevalence of physical violence inside female prisons was 37.4%. There was a correlation between physical violence victimization in prison and the following variables: physical victimization prior to arrest (p = 0.013), solitary confinement (p = 0.000), mental suffering (p = 0.003), current or previous abusive intake of alcohol (p = 0.011), current or previous injection of cocaine (p = 0.002) and not performing prison labor (p = 0.003). Physical violence has become inherent in the Brazilian female prison system. Continued studies are needed to monitor the situation and to develop interventions to prevent physical violence inside the facilities.

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é estimar a prevalência e os fatores associados à violência no trabalho em agentes de segurança penitenciária do sexo feminino no Brasil. Estudo seccional, analítico, de abrangência nacional, realizado em 15 unidades prisionais femininas nas cinco regiões do Brasil. Foi realizado o teste de qui-quadrado de Pearson. O Odds Ratio e os Intervalos de Confiança foram estimados para os fatores que apresentaram associação significativa ou mostraram-se como fatores de confundimento. A prevalência de pelo menos um episódio de violência foi de 28,4%. Chama a atenção o fato das próprias agentes serem apontadas como as principais suspeitas de praticarem roubos (74,6%), violência moral (68,1%) e assédio sexual (66,8%) contra as colegas de trabalho. Trabalhar em mais de uma unidade prisional aumentou a chance de sofrer violência (OR = 3,23; IC = 1,51 - 6,9). Os principais fatores associados são: trabalhar em casas de privação provisória, idade de ingresso no sistema prisional e baixo suporte social entre colegas de trabalho. A violência no ambiente prisional brasileiro é um fenômeno complexo e multicausal. Para o seu enfrentamento é necessária à adoção de ações intersetoriais, capazes de intervir tanto no ambiente prisional como na sociedade.

Abstract This article aims to estimate the prevalence and violence-associated factors in the work environment of female correctional officers in Brazil. A cross-sectional, analytical study was conducted in 15 female correctional facilities in Brazil’s five regions. Pearson’s chi-square test was performed. The Odds Ratio and Confidence Intervals were estimated for factors that showed a significant association or were confounding factors. The prevalence of having experienced at least one violent occurrence during professional duty as an officer was 28.4%. An interesting factor is fact that agents themselves are identified as the main suspects of robbery (74.6%), moral violence (68.1%) and sexual harassment (66.8%) against their co-workers. Working in more than one correctional facility increased the chance of suffering from violence (OR = 3.23; CI = 1.51 – 6.9). The main associated factors are: working in temporary detention centers, age of admission to the prison system and low social support among co-workers. Violence in the Brazilian prison environment is of great magnitude and considered a complex phenomenon with multiple causes. To combat this, it is necessary to adopt intersectoral actions, capable of intervening both in the prison environment and in society.

Dois pacientes HIV-soronegativos com doença criptocócica refratária à terapia antifúngica convencional foram submetidos a estudo do sistema imune. Hipogamaglobulinemia foi evidenciada em ambos e associada à alteração funcional da imunidade mediada por células. Hipogamaglobulinemia é considerada como um possível fator predisponente para infecção criptocócica. A importância dos anticorpos no controle da infecção por Cryptococcus neoformans é discutida.

Two HIV-seronegative patients with cryptococcal disease refractory to conventional antifungal therapy were submitted to an evaluation of the immune system. Hypogammaglobulinemia was found in both and associated with abnormal function of cell-mediated immunity. Hypogammaglobulinemia is considered as a possible predisposing factor for cryptococcal infection. The importance of the antibodies on the control of Cryptococcus neoformans infection is discussed.