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ABSTRACT Objective To estimate the prevalence of factors associated with drinking and driving in Northeastern Brazil. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted with participants from the 2019 National Health Survey, aged ≥ 18 years; the analysis of the association between sociodemographic variables and the outcome, stratified by sex, was performed using Poisson regression. Results The prevalence of drinking and driving was 21.0% ( 95%CI 19.9;23.2), with 24.6% ( 95%CI 22.7;26.5), in males and 10.1 % ( 95%CI 7.9;12.7), in females (p-value < 0.001); among men, younger age groups (PR = 1.70 – 95%CI 1.29;2.24), higher household income (PR = 1.74 – 95%CI 1.33;2.28), rural residence (PR = 1.48 – 95%CI 1.26;1.74) and motorcycle riding (PR = 1.29 – 95%CI 1.05;1.58) were associated with the event, while no association was observed among women. Conclusion Prevalence of drinking and driving was high in the Northeast region, especially among the male population; preventive measures targeting this group and intensified enforcement are necessary.

Resumo Introdução: A prática de atividade física (AF) tende a declinar ao longo da vida, especialmente a partir da adolescência. Incentivar a AF durante essa fase pode promover um estilo de vida mais saudável, com vulnerabilidades, agravadas pela discriminação, o que pode afetar negativamente suas perspectivas e comportamentos de saúde. Objetivo: Descrever a prática de atividade física e os fatores associados entre adolescentes residentes em comunidades rurais quilombolas e não quilombolas de um município do sudoeste da Bahia. Método: A prática de atividade física foi descrita por meio da mediana e amplitude interquartil, e para avaliar sua diferença foram realizados métodos não paramétricos. Resultados: 45,3% dos não quilombolas e 46,7% dos quilombolas estavam ativos, e os domínios que mais contribuíram foram o lazer e deslocamento. Para os dois estratos, a atividade física foi maior entre os meninos, os que trabalhavam, e que relataram a existência de lugares públicos. Foi maior entre os não quilombolas que frequentavam a escola e que conheciam programas públicos. Conclusão: Menos da metade dos adolescentes rurais investigados estavam ativos. Evidenciou-se a importância dos locais e programas públicos de incentivo à prática de atividade física e a necessidade de estratégias de intervenção direcionadas para as meninas. Nesse contexto, a escola apresenta-se como um ambiente que pode incentivar comportamentos saudáveis, como a prática regular de atividade física.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To assess the trend in mortality rates and years of potential life lost (YPLL) due to suicide among adolescents in Northeast Brazil. METHODS This is an ecological time series study, with secondary data from 2011 to 2020 from the Mortality Information System for adolescents aged 10 to 19 years in the Northeast region of Brazil. Groups of causes from the 10th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases were included: X60-X84 (intentionally self-inflicted injuries), Y10-Y19 (poisoning of undetermined intent), and Y87 (sequelae of intentional self-harm). Mortality coefficients and frequency distribution by sociodemographic variables, place of occurrence, and method of suicide were estimates. YPLL were estimated by gender and age. Joinpoint regression analysis was used, and the annual percentage change (APC) was determined with 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS A total of 2,410 deaths were recorded, with a predominance of adolescents aged between 15 and 19, males, of mixed-race, low schooling, and home was the main place of occurrence. The trend in the death rate was increasing in the Northeast (APC: 3.6%; p = 0.001), in girls aged 10 to 14 (APC: 8.7%; p = 0.003), in boys aged 15 to 19 (APC: 4.6%; p = 0.002) and in Bahia (APC: 8.1%; p = 0.012). Hanging/strangulation was the main method adopted by both sexes. The YPLL due to suicide were 11,110 in 2011 and 14,960 in 2020. CONCLUSION The precociousness of suicide committed by girls and the increase in mortality among older adolescents are noteworthy, and specific preventive measures need to be adopted for these groups in order to reduce this preventable cause of death.

Abstract Background Primary health care-oriented systems provide better healthcare, especially for chronic diseases. This study analyzed the perspectives of physicians and nurses performing care for patients with chronic diseases in Primary Health Care in a Brazilian city. Methods A qualitative study was conducted in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil, using semi-structured interviews with five physicians and 18 nurses. The interview included questions from an analytical matrix based on three dimensions of healthcare practices: organizational, technical care, and biopsychosocial, following a deductive approach. The interviews were fully transcribed and analyzed using a thematic categorical approach. Results The results indicated that the provision of chronic care occurs in a comprehensive way. Potentialities were identified in the diversification of access, offer of care actions and technologies, integration of teamwork, and bringing together social networks to foster autonomy and self-care. Weaknesses were mostly related to the high number of people in the teams, follow-up of several cases, high turnover of support teams, low integration of Primary Health Care with other levels, difficulties in intersectoral articulation and family participation in care. Conclusion The multidimensional assessment of health care practices aimed at individuals with chronic noncommunicable diseases was useful to portray the strengths and weaknesses of the services. It also ratifies the need to consider the importance of and investment in primary health care by offering the necessary technical, political, logistical and financial support to the units, to ensure the sustainability of the actions by nurses, doctors and entire team.

Abstract To evaluate the prevalence of self-reported drug adherence and factors associated, as well as clinical health outcomes, for industry workers with hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM). This was a cross-sectional study of 137 Brazilian industry workers with HTN and/ or DM. Self-reported adherence was assessed, and the disease control was defined through blood pressure and capillary glycemia values. Data were descriptively analyzed and the factors associated with adherence were evaluated using the Poisson model with robust variance to calculate prevalence ratios. The prevalence of self-reported drug adherence was 79.6% and the prevalence of disease control was 53.8%. There was no statistically significant association between the two variables. In the controlled disease group, non-adherence was associated with being under 40 years of age, not having a partner, and having a risky alcohol consumption habit. In the uncontrolled disease group, adherence was highest for participants aged 40 years and older. The prevalence of self-reported drug adherence was high, but the prevalence of disease control was low and not associated with adherence, indicating that the self-reported adherence measure may be inaccurate. Our findings identify some factors that explain non-adherent behavior in the workforce.

This time-series study examined a 10-year historical series of the physical activity prevalence for leisure and transportation in the Brazilian adult population. Information from 512,969 adults interviewed from the Vigitel between 2010 and 2019 was analyzed. Individuals who reported practicing at least 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity physical activity or at least 75 minutes/week of vigorous-intensity physical activity were considered active during leisure time. Individuals who reported walking or cycling to/from work, course, or school at least 30 minutes/day, equivalent to at least 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity physical activity, were considered active during transportation. The prevalence of physical activity for leisure and transportation was calculated annually and stratified by sex, age group, schooling, and race/skin color. The segmented regression model was applied to analyze the time series. Annual percent change and average annual percent change were calculated. Over time, the prevalence of physical activity for leisure increased, and the prevalence of physical activity for transportation decreased. The highest prevalence of physical activity for leisure was observed among males, young individuals, and those with high education. Older adults, those with high education, and white people presented the lowest prevalence of active transport. Policymakers should propose strategies that encourage and facilitate physical activity for leisure in women, individuals aged ≥ 35 years, and those with less education (< 12 years), and physical activity for transportation among older adults (≥ 60 years), those with high education (≥ 12 years), and white people.

Resumo Objetivo Analisar a tendência temporal da taxa de incidência de casos novos de HIV/aids em idosos, de 2007 a 2020, no estado da Bahia, na Região Nordeste e no Brasil. Métodos Estudo ecológico de séries temporais com uso de dados secundários, no período de 2007 a 2020, em população de idosos. Foram realizados cálculos da taxa de incidência de HIV/aids e distribuição de frequências das características sociodemográficas e categorias de exposição. Modelos de regressão linear simples foram estimados para análise de tendência e calculada a variação percentual anual (VPA). Resultados No Brasil, no período estudado, observou-se estabilidade na tendência da taxa de incidência de HIV/aids para o geral e para ambos os sexos. No Nordeste, houve aumento para o geral (VPA=6,4%), para o sexo masculino (VPA=6,9%) e feminino (VPA=6,5%). Na Bahia houve aumento para o geral (VPA=7,4%) e sexo masculino (VPA=7,4%), e estabilidade para sexo feminino. Maiores proporções de casos novos foram em idosos de 60 a 69 anos, no sexo masculino, em brancos (Brasil), negros (Nordeste e Bahia), baixa escolaridade e categoria de exposição heterossexual. Conclusão Deve-se atentar ao aumento de casos em indivíduos na terceira idade buscando desmistificar tabus a respeito da sexualidade dos idosos, a fim de promover adoção de medidas de promoção de saúde que visem à diminuição da transmissão do vírus.

Objetivou-se estimar a prevalência de hipertensão arterial, como principal marcador de doença crônica não transmissível (DCNT), e identificar os fatores modificáveis associados, em trabalhadores homens. Foram utilizados dados da linha de base de um estudo longitudinal com uma amostra de 1.024 trabalhadores homens com 18 anos ou mais de um município do Nordeste do Brasil. O marcador de DCNT foi a hipertensão arterial, definida por pressão arterial sistólica ≥ 140mmHg e/ou pressão arterial diastólica ≥ 90mmHg e/ou diagnóstico prévio de hipertensão arterial e/ou uso de medicamentos anti-hipertensivos. Empregou-se a regressão de Poisson com variância robusta, adotando a entrada hierárquica de variáveis. Foram calculadas frações atribuíveis populacionais (FAP) para as variáveis de estilo de vida, a fim de dimensionar o impacto dos fatores modificáveis na saúde dos trabalhadores. A prevalência da hipertensão arterial nesta população foi de 28,6% (IC95%: 25,9-31,5), os fatores distais: idade > 40 anos, cor da pele preta e renda familiar ≥ 3 salários mínimos; fatores intermediários: consumo abusivo de álcool, consumo de tabaco, percepção de um consumo elevado de sal e inatividade física e o fator proximal: sobrepeso e obesidade associaram-se positivamente com a hipertensão arterial. O cálculo da FAP permitiu observar que se ocorresse a redução ou eliminação de hábitos e comportamentos relacionados ao estilo de vida deste público, reduziria em 56,1% a prevalência da DCNT estudada. A identificação de fatores modificáveis e como estes podem interferir negativamente na saúde de trabalhadores homens possibilita o planejamento de intervenções no próprio local de trabalho, a fim de alcançar o maior número de indivíduos, visando reduzir os efeitos deletérios das DCNT.