Abstract Objective: To study the effect of antenatal corticosteroid administration on fetal hemodynamics using longitudinal analysis of Doppler waveforms in the umbilical artery (UA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA). Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study that included 30 fetuses at risk for preterm birth. Twenty-eight pregnant women were treated with betamethasone for fetal lung maturation. Doppler examinations of the UA and MCA were performed once before and three or eight times after corticosteroid administration. We used a Bayesian hierarchical linear model. Reference ranges were constructed, and associations between variables (gestational age and pre-eclampsia) were tested. Results: The mean maternal age, gestational age at betamethasone administration, and gestational age at delivery were 32.6 ± 5.89 years, 30.2 ± 2.59 weeks, and 32.9 ± 3.42 weeks, respectively. On UA Doppler, there was a significant decrease in the pulsatility index (PI) after corticosteroid administration, with a mean of 0.1147 (credibility interval: 0.03687-0.191) in three observations and a median of 0.1437 (credibility interval: 0.02509-0.2627) in eight observations. However, there was no significant change in the Doppler MCA PI, regardless of gestational age and the presence or absence of pre-eclampsia. Conclusion: Although antenatal corticosteroid administration induced a significant decrease in the Doppler UA PI, we observed no change in the cerebral vasculature. Objective (UA MCA. . (MCA) Methods 3 birth Twentyeight Twenty maturation model constructed preeclampsia pre eclampsia pre-eclampsia tested Results 326 32 6 32. 589 5 89 5.8 years 302 2 30. 259 59 2.5 weeks 329 9 342 42 3.4 respectively PI (PI 01147 0 1147 0.114 credibility interval 0.036870.191 0036870191 0.03687 0.191 03687 191 0.03687-0.191 01437 1437 0.143 0.025090.2627 00250902627 0.02509 0.2627 02509 2627 0.02509-0.2627 However preeclampsia. eclampsia. Conclusion vasculature (MCA 58 8 5. 25 2. 34 4 3. 0114 114 0.11 036870 0.036870.19 003687019 003687 0.0368 0191 0.19 0368 19 0.03687-0.19 0143 143 0.14 025090 0.025090.262 0025090262 002509 0.0250 02627 0.262 0250 262 0.02509-0.262 011 11 0.1 0.036870.1 00368701 00368 0.036 019 036 1 0.03687-0.1 014 14 0.025090.26 002509026 00250 0.025 0262 0.26 025 26 0.02509-0.26 01 0. 0.036870. 0036870 0036 0.03 03 0.03687-0. 0.025090.2 00250902 0025 0.02 026 0.2 02 0.02509-0.2 0.036870 003 0.0 0.03687-0 0.025090. 0025090 002 0.02509-0. 00 0.03687- 0.025090 0.02509-0 0.02509-

Resumo Objetivo: Estudar o efeito da administração antenatal de corticosteroides na hemodinâmica fetal mediante análise longitudinal do Doppler na artéria umbilical (AU) e artéria cerebral média (ACM). Materiais e Métodos: Este foi um estudo retrospectivo que incluiu 30 fetos com risco de nascimento pré-termo. Vinte e oito gestantes foram tratadas com betametasona para maturação pulmonar fetal. Os exames de Doppler da AU e da ACM foram realizados uma vez antes e depois da administração de corticosteroides, num total de três ou oito observações. Utilizamos o modelo linear hierárquico com abordagem Bayesiana. Foram construídos os intervalos de referência e testadas associações entre variáveis (idade gestacional e pré-eclâmpsia). Resultados: A média ± desvio-padrão da idade materna, idade gestacional na administração de betametasona e idade gestacional no parto foram 32,6 ± 5,89 anos, 30,2 ± 2,59 semanas e 32,9 ± 3,42 semanas, respectivamente. No Doppler da AU, verificou-se diminuição significativa do índice de pulsatilidade (IP) com a terapêutica com corticosteroides (média: 0,1147 [0,03687-0,191]; em três observações) (mediana: 0,1437 [0,02509-0,2627]; em oito observações). No entanto, não foi observada alteração significativa no IP do Doppler da ACM, independentemente da idade gestacional e do diagnóstico de pré-eclâmpsia. Conclusão: Os corticosteroides pré-natais induziram diminuição significativa no IP do Doppler da AU, mas não houve alteração na vasculatura cerebral. Objetivo (AU ACM. . (ACM) Métodos 3 prétermo. prétermo pré termo. termo pré-termo observações Bayesiana préeclâmpsia. préeclâmpsia eclâmpsia pré-eclâmpsia) Resultados desviopadrão desvio padrão materna 326 32 6 32, 589 5 89 5,8 anos 302 2 30, 259 59 2,5 329 9 342 42 3,4 respectivamente verificouse verificou se (IP (média 01147 0 1147 0,114 0,036870,191 0036870191 0,03687 0,191 03687 191 [0,03687-0,191] mediana (mediana 01437 1437 0,143 0,025090,2627 00250902627 0,02509 0,2627 02509 2627 [0,02509-0,2627] entanto eclâmpsia. pré-eclâmpsia Conclusão prénatais natais (ACM 58 8 5, 25 2, 34 4 3, 0114 114 0,11 036870 0,036870,19 003687019 003687 0,0368 0191 0,19 0368 19 [0,03687-0,191 0143 143 0,14 025090 0,025090,262 0025090262 002509 0,0250 02627 0,262 0250 262 [0,02509-0,2627 011 11 0,1 0,036870,1 00368701 00368 0,036 019 036 1 [0,03687-0,19 014 14 0,025090,26 002509026 00250 0,025 0262 0,26 025 26 [0,02509-0,262 01 0, 0,036870, 0036870 0036 0,03 03 [0,03687-0,1 0,025090,2 00250902 0025 0,02 026 0,2 02 [0,02509-0,26 0,036870 003 0,0 [0,03687-0, 0,025090, 0025090 002 [0,02509-0,2 00 [0,03687-0 0,025090 [0,02509-0, [0,03687- [0,02509-0 [0,03687 [0,02509- [0,0368 [0,02509 [0,036 [0,0250 [0,03 [0,025 [0,0 [0,02 [0, [0 [

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the correlation between clinical and serological findings of pregnant women and newborns with patterns of histopathologic changes of the placenta diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019. METHODS: A prospective descriptive study was conducted with pregnant women who were positive for SARS-CoV-2 by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction or serology (IgG and IgM). Clinical analyses were performed using ELISA to detect anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgA antibodies using the S1 spike protein domain with the Euroimmun kit. Histopathologic analyses of placentas were performed by two expert pathologists. RESULTS: Maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with increased neonatal hospital length of stay (p=0.03), increased preterm birth (p=0.04), and Apgar score<7 at 1st min (p=0.00) and 5th min (p=0.02). Pregnant women with positive IgG and/or IgA at delivery had a higher incidence of placental histopathologic changes in addition to a greater likelihood of having an IgG-positive fetus (p<0.0001). Placentas with positive reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction for SARS-CoV-2 had a higher incidence of histopathologic changes such as maternal vascular hypoperfusion changes (p=0.00). CONCLUSION: Maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with adverse perinatal outcomes. Pregnant women with positive IgG at delivery had a higher incidence of placental histopathologic changes. Placentas with positive reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction for SARS-CoV-2 had a higher incidence of histopathologic changes such as maternal vascular hypoperfusion. OBJECTIVE 2019 METHODS SARSCoV2 SARSCoV SARS CoV 2 SARS-CoV- IgM. IgM . IgM) antiSARSCoV2 antiSARSCoV anti anti-SARS-CoV- S kit pathologists RESULTS p=0.03, p003 p p=0.03 , 0 03 (p=0.03) p=0.04, p004 p=0.04 04 (p=0.04) score7 score 7 score< st p=0.00 p000 00 (p=0.00 th p=0.02. p002 p=0.02 02 (p=0.02) andor IgGpositive p<0.0001. p00001 p<0.0001 0001 (p<0.0001) p=0.00. CONCLUSION outcomes 201 SARS-CoV anti-SARS-CoV p00 p=0.0 (p=0.03 (p=0.04 (p=0.0 (p=0.02 p0000 p<0.000 000 (p<0.0001 20 p0 p=0. (p=0. p<0.00 (p<0.000 p=0 (p=0 p<0.0 (p<0.00 p= (p= p<0. (p<0.0 (p p<0 (p<0. p< (p<0 (p<

ABSTRACT Objective: Diabetes mellitus (DM) has a high healthcare system cost worldwide. Educational strategies are important to improve self-care and control this disease. This study aimed to evaluate satisfaction and clinical efficacy of a Short Message Service (SMS) educational intervention in self-care and nutrition at a Brazilian university hospital. Materials and methods: We conducted a trial of educational intervention and assigned eligible patients with DM to either receive weekly educational SMS for 6 months (intervention group [IG]) or no SMS at all (control group). A satisfaction questionnaire was applied before and after the intervention in both groups. Laboratory (fasting glucose, hemoglobin [Hb] A1c, total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein, and low-density lipoprotein) and clinical (blood pressure) data were also collected. Data were analyzed using nonparametric tests with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Results: We included 128 patients (64 in each group). Responses to the satisfaction questionnaire with self-care and healthcare professionals from 112 patients revealed an improvement in the perception of receiving information regarding helpful eating habits and in healthy eating behavior and an improvement in satisfaction with their diabetes care in the IG. In the post-intervention period, improved systolic blood pressure and HbA1c levels were observed in the IG as illustrated by delta % (post-intervention minus pre-intervention data divided by pre-intervention data multiplied by 100) reductions of 2.3% and 3.9%, respectively Conclusion: SMS intervention was useful as an educational tool for improving satisfaction and glycemic and blood pressure control of patients with DM observed at a Brazilian university hospital.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A dor e o estresse são os principais fatores de estímulo às alterações comportamentais, fisiológicas e hormonais dos recém-nascidos pré-termos (RNPT) internados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal (UTIN); portanto, a avaliação multidimensional sistemática da dor se torna uma ferramenta imprescindível para a redução do impacto da estimulação cerebral, visto que direciona para o adequado tratamento. Os objetivos deste estudo foram avaliar a dor à beira do leito de RNPT submetidos à punção venosa periférica ou à troca de fraldas e descrever as medidas para o alívio da dor. MÉTODOS: Estudo longitudinal, com uma coorte prospectiva de 25 RNPT, realizado em uma UTIN no município do Rio de Janeiro. Foi realizada avaliação da dor à beira do leito em três momentos distintos, com a Neonatal Infant Pain Scale e Premature Infant Pain Profile, quando submetidos à punção venosa periférica para terapia infusional e troca de fraldas. As pontuações das escalas foram analisadas por meio do teste Qui-quadrado. RESULTADOS: No grupo punção, houve presença de dor e aumento da intensidade. No grupo fralda, três RNPT mostraram presença de dor na terceira avaliação. Durante a punção venosa periférica, foram utilizadas as medidas não farmacológicas; glicose oral a 25%, sucção não nutritiva e a combinação das duas. CONCLUSÃO: A avaliação da dor à beira do leito por meio de escalas auxilia os profissionais de enfermagem na prevenção e tratamento da dor, evitando respostas alteradas do recém-nascido diante de procedimentos.

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Pain and stress are the main factors stimulating behavioral, physiological, and hormonal changes in preterm newborns (PTNB) admitted to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); therefore, the systematic multidimensional assessment of pain at the bedside becomes an essential tool for reducing the impact of brain stimulation, as it guides the appropriate treatment. The objectives of this study were to assess the pain at the bedside of PTNB submitted to peripheral venipuncture or diaper change and to describe the measures for pain relief. METHODS: Longitudinal study, with a prospective cohort of 25 PTNB, carried out in an NICU in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Pain assessment at the bedside was performed at three different times, using the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS) and Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP), when subjected to peripheral venipuncture for infusion therapy and diaper changes. The scores of the scales were analyzed using the Chi-square test. RESULTS: In the puncture group, there was pain and increased intensity. In the diaper group, three PTNB showed pain at the third assessment. During peripheral venipuncture, the non-pharmacological measures were used: oral 25% glucose, non-nutritive suction and a combination of the two. CONCLUSION: Assessing pain at the bedside using scales helps nursing professionals in pain prevention and treatment, avoiding altered responses of newborns in the face of procedures.

RESUMO Objetivo Comparar o efeito da sucção não nutritiva, glicose oral 25% e glicose oral 25% combinada com a sucção não nutritiva no alívio da dor de recém-nascidos prematuros submetidos à punção do calcanhar para monitorização da glicemia. Método Ensaio clínico randomizado crossover, com 34 prematuros que, randomicamente, receberam as intervenções: sucção não nutritiva, glicose oral 25% e as duas intervenções combinadas durante três dias consecutivos na punção do calcanhar para monitorização da glicemia. Avaliação pelo Premature Infant Pain Profile por 30 segundos antes da intervenção, denominado período basal e por 5 minutos após a punção. Resultados A combinação das intervenções fez com que os prematuros retornassem ao período basal, com 1 minuto e 30 segundos após a punção do calcanhar, promovendo uma redução percentual de 2,2% na escala. Conclusão A comparação do efeito das intervenções isoladas e combinadas mostrou que, quando oferecidas de forma combinada, os prematuros conseguiram retornar aos parâmetros do período basal mais rapidamente. Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos: RBR-3gm6w5.

ABSTRACT Objective To compare the effect of non-nutritive sucking, 25% oral glucose and 25% oral glucose combined with non-nutritive sucking in pain relief in premature infants submitted to heel puncture for blood glucose monitoring. Method This is a randomized crossover clinical trial with 34 preterm infants who randomly received interventions: non-nutritive sucking, 25% oral glucose and the two interventions combined for three consecutive days in heel puncture for blood glucose monitoring. Assessment by the Premature Infant Pain Profile for 30 seconds before the intervention, called the baseline period and for 5 minutes after puncture. Results The combination of interventions made the premature infants return to baseline, with 1 minute and 30 seconds after heel puncture, promoting a 2.2% percentage reduction in the scale. Conclusion Comparing the effect of isolated and combined interventions showed that, when offered in combination, preterm infants were able to return to baseline parameters more quickly. Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry: RBR-3gm6w5.

RESUMEN Objetivo Comparar el efecto de la succión no nutritiva, glucosa oral 25% y glucosa oral 25% combinada con succión no nutritiva para aliviar el dolor en recién nacidos prematuros sometidos a punción de talón para monitorización de glucosa en sangre. Método Ensayo clínico cruzado aleatorizado, con 34 prematuros que recibieron aleatoriamente las intervenciones: succión no nutritiva, glucosa oral al 25% y las dos intervenciones combinadas durante tres días consecutivos en la punción del talón para monitorizar la glucemia. La evaluación por el Premature Infant Pain Profile se realizó durante 30 segundos antes de la intervención, llamado período de línea base y durante 5 minutos después de la punción. Resultados La combinación de intervenciones hizo que los prematuros volvieran a la basal, 1 minuto y 30 segundos después de la punción del talón, promoviendo una reducción porcentual de la escala del 2,2%. Conclusión La comparación del efecto de las intervenciones aisladas y combinadas mostró que, cuando se ofrecían en combinación, los recién nacidos prematuros podían volver a los parámetros iniciales más rápidamente. Registro Brasileño de Ensayos Clínicos: RBR-3gm6w5.

ABSTRACT Objective The consequences of sleep deprivation in type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients are poorly understood. Our aim was to determine how sleep disorders influence lipid profile and insulin sensitivity in T1D patients. Materials and methods This was a cross-sectional study at a public university hospital. Demographic information and medical histories were obtained during regular scheduled visit of T1D patients to the outpatient clinic. Insulin sensitivity was obtained using the estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) formula. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Berlin Questionnaire. Results The adult participants (n = 66, 62% women) had a median age of 28.0 years (interquartile range 21.8-33.0). Six patients (9%) had metabolic syndrome according to the International Diabetes Federation criteria. Thirty patients (46%) were considered poor sleepers according to the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The LDL-c and total cholesterol levels of poor sleepers were higher than those of good sleepers (103 v. 81; p = 0.003 and 178.0 v. 159.5 mg/dL; p = 0.009, respectively). Three patients (4%) were at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) according to the Berlin Questionnaire. The eGDR was lower in the group of patients with high probability of having OSAS (6.0 v. 9.1 mg.kg-1.min-1;p = .03). Conclusions Poor subjective quality of sleep and higher risk of OSAS were correlated with a worsened lipid profile and decreased insulin sensitivity, respectively. Therefore, T1D patients with sleep disturbances might have an increased cardiovascular risk in the future.

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the concordance between two versions of the scoring system (2011 and 2019), recommended by the Brazilian Ministry of Health, for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in children and adolescents. A retrospective descriptive study was performed to assess the medical records of children and adolescents with PTB, in TB units from Brazilian cities located in Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and Parana States, from January 1 st , 2004, to December 1 st , 2018. Patients aged 0 to 18 years old with a diagnosis of PTB were included. The comparison between the two scoring systems showed a moderate concordance according to the κ coefficient value = 0.625. Fourteen patients showed a reduction in the TB score, going from 30 points in the 2011, to 25 points or less in the 2019 one. Seventy one percent of these 14 patients had radiological changes suggestive of PTB and 86% had tuberculin skin tests greater than 10 mm. The study concluded that a moderate agreement was observed between the 2011 and 2019 scoring systems, with an increase in the number of patients scoring 25 points or less in 2019, which can eventually hinder the diagnosis of PTB.

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the potential relationship between oxidative stress, dietary intake, and serum levels of antioxidants in patients with a complete hydatidiform mole (CHM) compared with controls. METHODS: This was an observational cross-sectional study conducted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A total of 140 women were enrolled in this study and divided into four groups: 43 patients with CHM, 33 women who had had an abortion, 32 healthy pregnant women, and 32 healthy non-pregnant women. All participants underwent blood sampling, assessment using a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire, and anthropometric measurement. Blood samples were collected after overnight fasting (10-12 h). Vitamin levels (A, C, and E) were determined by ultra-performance liquid chromatography, and gamma-glutamyl transferase levels were assessed using an automated quantitative analysis system (Dimension®, Siemens). RESULTS: Although all groups showed sufficient serum vitamin A and E levels, the participants had inadequate dietary intake of these vitamins. Conversely, all groups had an insufficient serum level of vitamin C, despite adequate intake. The gamma-glutamyl transferase values did not differ significantly among the groups. However, elevated serum levels of this enzyme were observed in several patients. CONCLUSIONS: All groups exhibited high levels of oxidative stress, as evaluated by gamma-glutamyl transferase levels, and had inadequate intake of antioxidant vitamins. Therefore, the high exposure to oxidative stress found in our study, even in healthy pregnant and non-pregnant women, may increase the incidence of CHM in this region.

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Dengue is one of the most important mosquito-borne infections. Severe cases are more frequently observed in adults. However, in 2008, the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, experienced a severe dengue epidemic that primarily affected children and caused many cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and death. METHODS: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted to examine laboratory diagnosis and clinical epidemiologic factors for confirmed dengue cases in patients aged less than 16 years, from January to June 2008, at a municipal hospital in the City of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Variables associated with severe outcomes and P values less than .05 were evaluated by means of a logistic regression model. RESULTS: Of the 419 dengue cases studied, 296 were classified as DHF and 123 as classical dengue. Six patients who had DHF died. In multivariate analysis, some laboratory and clinical variables were independently associated with DHF: age 5 years or older (odds ratio [OR], 4.94; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.30-18.71), abdominal pain (OR, 8.59; 95% CI, 3.17-23.27), hepatomegaly (OR, 15.87; 95% CI, 5.38-46.85), and positive tourniquet test (OR, 10.84; 95% CI, 3.96-29.71). Hypoalbuminemia occurred more frequently than hemoconcentration in DHF cases, and high aminotransferase levels were associated with severity. CONCLUSIONS: Age greater than 5 years, abdominal pain, painful hepatomegaly, and positive tourniquet test were predictors of DHF. The high frequency of hepatic impairment suggests that acetaminophen should be avoided in severe cases of dengue.

Resumo Objetivo: avaliar a concordância entre os métodos de estimativa de estatura com a estatura aferida de idosos atendidos em ambulatório de nutrição. Método: foram avaliados 43 idosos, de ambos os sexos, durante as consultas de nutrição, tendo sido coletados dados sociodemográficos dos prontuários e aferidas a estatura, altura do joelho, envergadura e semienvergadura dos braços. A análise estatística dos dados foi feita pelo teste de Bland-Altman para avaliar a concordância entre as estaturas estimadas pelas fórmulas preditivas e a estatura aferida. Resultados: os valores encontrados foram: estatura aferida em metros 1,53 (±0,08), estatura estimada pela envergadura 1,60 (±0,10), pela semienvergadura 1,61 (±0,11) e pela atura do joelho 1,56 (±0,10). De acordo com o gráfico de Bland-Altman a estatura estimada pela altura do joelho apresentou melhor concordância com a estatura aferida. Conclusão: com os resultados encontrados neste trabalho, observamos que as fórmulas preditivas para estimativa de estatura em idosos, que utilizam envergadura e semienvergadura dos braços não apresentaram boa concordância com a estatura aferida. Já a altura do joelho, utilizando a fórmula de Chumlea, apresentou a melhor concordância com a estatura aferida e parece ser a uma boa maneira para estimar a estatura da população estudada.

Abstract Objective: to evaluate methods of elderly height estimation attended at the Nutrition ambulatory. Method: a total of 43 elderly individuals of both genders were evaluated during nutrition consultations. Sociodemographic data were collected from charts and height, knee height, arms wingspan and semi-span were measured. Statistical analysis were made through Bland-Altman test to evaluate concordance among statures estimated by predictive formulas and the height measured. Results: the values found were: height measured in meters 1.53 (±0.08), height estimated by the wingspan 1.60 (±0.10), by the semi-span 1.61 (±0.11) and by the knee height 1.56 (±0.10). According to the Bland-Altman graph, the height estimated by knee height showed a better agreement with the measured height. Conclusion: according to this study results, poor predictive formulas concordance in height estimation in elderly, using the measures: arms wingspan and semi-span with real stature measured were observed. Knee height, using Chumlea formula, presented the best concordance with measured stature and seems to be a good way for stature estimation at the studied population.

Resumo O tratamento da aids implica a utilização de diversos medicamentos que compõem a terapia antirretroviral, sendo o controle logístico monitorado por um sistema nacional informatizado de dispensação, o Sistema de Controle Logístico de Medicamentos (SICLOM). O objetivo foi investigar a utilização da terapia antirretroviral de pacientes de dois hospitais universitários no Estado do Rio de Janeiro a partir do SICLOM. Foi realizado um estudo seccional com coleta de dados sociodemográficos e de dispensação, a partir do SICLOM. A avaliação da posse para estimativa de pacientes não aderidos foi realizada através do indicador de proporção de dias cobertos (PDC). Foram incluídos 538 pacientes com cadastro ativo no SICLOM, maiores de 18 anos de ambos os sexos. O ARV mais utilizado em ambos os hospitais foi lamivudina, dentre 58 esquemas diferentes identificados. A maior parte dos pacientes utilizava esquemas classificados como de primeira linha de tratamento. Em média, a proporção de dias cobertos (posse) pelo tratamento foi 88% (± 0,16). A linha de tratamento mostrou associação estatística com a posse, sendo observado melhor PDC 91% (p < 0,001) para os esquemas resgate. Este estudo corroborou o SICLOM como uma boa fonte para conhecimento do perfil de utilização de ARV.

Abstract Treatment of AIDS involves the use of the cocktail of drugs that make up the antiretroviral therapy. Its logistic control is monitored by a computerized national system of dispensation, the Logistic Control System of Medication (SICLOM). This study aimed to investigate, by means of SICLOM data, the use of antiretroviral therapy in patients treated at two University Hospitals in the state of Rio de Janeiro. A cross-sectional study was conducted with sociodemographic and dispensation data collected from SICLOM. The evaluation of drug ownership was done by calculating the Proportion of Days Covered (PDC). Five hundred and thirty-eight patients of both genders with active registration in SICLOM and over 18 years of age were included. The ART most used in both hospitals was lamivudine, considering the total of 58 different schemes identified. The mean of possession of groups was 88% (± 0,16). The factor associated with possession of drugs was the ART scheme, with PDC of 91% (p<0,001) for rescue schemes. This study confirmed that SICLOM was a reliable source to establish the profile of the population assisted.

Resumo O tratamento da aids implica a utilização de diversos medicamentos que compõem a terapia antirretroviral, sendo o controle logístico monitorado por um sistema nacional informatizado de dispensação, o Sistema de Controle Logístico de Medicamentos (SICLOM). O objetivo foi investigar a utilização da terapia antirretroviral de pacientes de dois hospitais universitários no Estado do Rio de Janeiro a partir do SICLOM. Foi realizado um estudo seccional com coleta de dados sociodemográficos e de dispensação, a partir do SICLOM. A avaliação da posse para estimativa de pacientes não aderidos foi realizada através do indicador de proporção de dias cobertos (PDC). Foram incluídos 538 pacientes com cadastro ativo no SICLOM, maiores de 18 anos de ambos os sexos. O ARV mais utilizado em ambos os hospitais foi lamivudina, dentre 58 esquemas diferentes identificados. A maior parte dos pacientes utilizava esquemas classificados como de primeira linha de tratamento. Em média, a proporção de dias cobertos (posse) pelo tratamento foi 88% (± 0,16). A linha de tratamento mostrou associação estatística com a posse, sendo observado melhor PDC 91% (p < 0,001) para os esquemas resgate. Este estudo corroborou o SICLOM como uma boa fonte para conhecimento do perfil de utilização de ARV.

Abstract Treatment of AIDS involves the use of the cocktail of drugs that make up the antiretroviral therapy. Its logistic control is monitored by a computerized national system of dispensation, the Logistic Control System of Medication (SICLOM). This study aimed to investigate, by means of SICLOM data, the use of antiretroviral therapy in patients treated at two University Hospitals in the state of Rio de Janeiro. A cross-sectional study was conducted with sociodemographic and dispensation data collected from SICLOM. The evaluation of drug ownership was done by calculating the Proportion of Days Covered (PDC). Five hundred and thirty-eight patients of both genders with active registration in SICLOM and over 18 years of age were included. The ART most used in both hospitals was lamivudine, considering the total of 58 different schemes identified. The mean of possession of groups was 88% (± 0,16). The factor associated with possession of drugs was the ART scheme, with PDC of 91% (p<0,001) for rescue schemes. This study confirmed that SICLOM was a reliable source to establish the profile of the population assisted.

Resumo O termo de consentimento livre e esclarecido (TCLE) é documento onde se explicita o consentimento do participante, contendo todas as informações necessárias para que seja elucidada a pesquisa da qual se propõe participar. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o nível de compreensão do TCLE assinado por 146 voluntários, utilizando instrumento de coleta de dados autoaplicável. A média de idade foi 47,3 anos, com prevalência de participantes do gênero feminino (67,2%), ensino fundamental incompleto (53,4%) e sem assistência privada de saúde (93,2%). A média de acertos foi 53,1%. Não houve associação entre o percentual de acerto e as variáveis gênero, idade, escolaridade e tempo de resposta. Houve associação significativa entre levar a via do TCLE para casa e o percentual de acerto. O valor médio de acertos evidenciou a necessidade de novas medidas educativas, buscando aumentar a compreensão e a segurança dos participantes.

Abstract The informed consent form (ICF) is a document which explicitly confirms the consent of a participant in a research project, and should contain all necessary information clarifying the study in which the subject intends to participate. This study evaluates the level of comprehension of an ICF signed by 146 volunteers using a self-administered instrument. The average age of the sample was 47.29 years, and there was a prevalence of women (67.2%), incomplete primary education (53.4%) and no private health care (93.2%). The mean score of correct answers of 146 respondents was 53.1%. There was no association between the percentage of correct answers and the variables of gender, age, education and time of response. There was a significant association between taking the ICF home and the percentage of correct answers. The average value of correct answers found was not acceptable and educational measures must be implemented, seeking an increase in comprehension and the safety of participants.

Resumen El consentimiento libre, previo e informado (CLPI) es un documento en el cual se explicita el consentimiento del participante, conteniendo toda la información necesaria para la elucidación sobre la investigación en la cual se propone participar. El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar el nivel de comprensión del consentimiento informado firmado por 146 voluntarios utilizando un instrumento auto-aplicable para la recolección de datos. La edad promedio fue de 47,3 años, con prevalencia de participantes de género femenino (67,2%); educación primaria incompleta (53,4%) y sin cobertura privada de salud (93,2%). El promedio de aciertos de los 146 entrevistados fue de 53,1%. No hubo asociación entre el porcentaje de respuestas correctas y las variables de género, edad, educación y tiempo de respuesta. Hubo una asociación significativa entre la posibilidad de llevarse el consentimiento informado a la casa y el porcentaje de respuestas correctas. El valor promedio de aciertos encontrado destacó la necesidad de nuevas medidas educativas, buscando aumentar la comprensión y la seguridad de los participantes.

RESUMO: Objetivo: Descrever a metodologia de um estudo sobre associações entre crescimento intrauterino restrito (CIUR) e prevalência de sobrepeso, obesidade e hipertensão arterial em escolares. Métodos: O estudo, conduzido em dois estágios, foi desenvolvido em 2 escolas municipais de Niterói (RJ) de junho a dezembro de 2010, sendo elegíveis todos os escolares de 6 a 14 anos. O primeiro estágio consistiu em um inquérito nutricional e de potenciais fatores de risco. Foram aplicados questionários aos responsáveis e adolescentes. Concomitantemente, foram selecionados os participantes de um estudo caso-controle, com casos prevalentes definidos como todos os escolares que apresentaram excesso de peso (Z-score de índice de massa corporal -IMC/idade/sexo > +1,00). O grupo controle consistiu em uma amostra aleatória da população de estudo do inquérito, o que permitiu o cálculo de razões de prevalências. Foram realizados bioimpedância elétrica, exames de sangue, ultrassonografia da carótida e entrevistas. As variáveis proxy de CIUR foram definidas a partir de informações sobre peso ao nascer (PN) e idade gestacional (IG). Adicionalmente, foram coletadas informações sobre os dois primeiros anos de vida dos escolares a partir de seus prontuários médicos. Resultado s: Entre os 1.040 escolares elegíveis, participaram do estudo 795 escolares (76,4%). A taxa de retorno do questionário enviado para os responsáveis foi de 85,1%. Para o estudo caso-controle, 62,5% (n = 363) dos selecionados participaram, resultando em uma razão caso:controle de 1:1,8. Foram localizados 55,8% (n = 444) dos prontuários, dos quais em 65,7% (n = 292) foram coletadas informações dos primeiros anos de vida. Conclusão: O presente estudo permitirá a análise de múltiplos desfechos e exposições relacionados ao CIUR e alterações metabólicas.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To describe the methodological features of a study on the association between restricted intrauterine growth and prevalence of overweight, obesity and hypertension in school aged children. Methods: The study was conducted in two stages in two public schools in Niterói (RJ), from June through December 2010. All students aged 6 to 14 years were eligible to participate. The first stage consisted of an interview to collect information on demographic variables, diet and other variables. A sample was selected for the second stage, in order to conduct an equivalent of a case-cohort study. There was an interval of about 15 days between the two stages. Cases were overweight students, defined as a Z-score for BMI/age/sex > +1.00 in the first stage. Controls were selected by using a random schedule in which the sample frame was the whole cohort. Bioelectrical impedance analysis, carotid ultrasound to measure intimal-medial thickness, blood measurements and interviews were obtained. Gestational age and weight at birth were used to define proxy variables of restricted intrauterine growth. Early health information was obtained from medical registers. Results: The study participation was 76.4% (n = 795) out of 1,040 eligible to participate). 85.1% of parent's questionnaires were returned. 62.5% of the eligible children participated in the case-control study (case: control ratio = 1:1.8). Early life health information was obtained from 292 children. Conclusion: The present study has the potential to provide important information about multiple outcomes and exposures related to restricted intrauterine growth and metabolic abnormalities.

RESUMO: Objetivo: Descrever a metodologia de um estudo sobre associações entre crescimento intrauterino restrito (CIUR) e prevalência de sobrepeso, obesidade e hipertensão arterial em escolares. Métodos: O estudo, conduzido em dois estágios, foi desenvolvido em 2 escolas municipais de Niterói (RJ) de junho a dezembro de 2010, sendo elegíveis todos os escolares de 6 a 14 anos. O primeiro estágio consistiu em um inquérito nutricional e de potenciais fatores de risco. Foram aplicados questionários aos responsáveis e adolescentes. Concomitantemente, foram selecionados os participantes de um estudo caso-controle, com casos prevalentes definidos como todos os escolares que apresentaram excesso de peso (Z-score de índice de massa corporal -IMC/idade/sexo > +1,00). O grupo controle consistiu em uma amostra aleatória da população de estudo do inquérito, o que permitiu o cálculo de razões de prevalências. Foram realizados bioimpedância elétrica, exames de sangue, ultrassonografia da carótida e entrevistas. As variáveis proxy de CIUR foram definidas a partir de informações sobre peso ao nascer (PN) e idade gestacional (IG). Adicionalmente, foram coletadas informações sobre os dois primeiros anos de vida dos escolares a partir de seus prontuários médicos. Resultado s: Entre os 1.040 escolares elegíveis, participaram do estudo 795 escolares (76,4%). A taxa de retorno do questionário enviado para os responsáveis foi de 85,1%. Para o estudo caso-controle, 62,5% (n = 363) dos selecionados participaram, resultando em uma razão caso:controle de 1:1,8. Foram localizados 55,8% (n = 444) dos prontuários, dos quais em 65,7% (n = 292) foram coletadas informações dos primeiros anos de vida. Conclusão: O presente estudo permitirá a análise de múltiplos desfechos e exposições relacionados ao CIUR e alterações metabólicas.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To describe the methodological features of a study on the association between restricted intrauterine growth and prevalence of overweight, obesity and hypertension in school aged children. Methods: The study was conducted in two stages in two public schools in Niterói (RJ), from June through December 2010. All students aged 6 to 14 years were eligible to participate. The first stage consisted of an interview to collect information on demographic variables, diet and other variables. A sample was selected for the second stage, in order to conduct an equivalent of a case-cohort study. There was an interval of about 15 days between the two stages. Cases were overweight students, defined as a Z-score for BMI/age/sex > +1.00 in the first stage. Controls were selected by using a random schedule in which the sample frame was the whole cohort. Bioelectrical impedance analysis, carotid ultrasound to measure intimal-medial thickness, blood measurements and interviews were obtained. Gestational age and weight at birth were used to define proxy variables of restricted intrauterine growth. Early health information was obtained from medical registers. Results: The study participation was 76.4% (n = 795) out of 1,040 eligible to participate). 85.1% of parent's questionnaires were returned. 62.5% of the eligible children participated in the case-control study (case: control ratio = 1:1.8). Early life health information was obtained from 292 children. Conclusion: The present study has the potential to provide important information about multiple outcomes and exposures related to restricted intrauterine growth and metabolic abnormalities.