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2. Surveillance system for Healthcare-associated endophthalmitis at state level in a middle-income country: preliminary results.
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Adalberto Luz, Reginaldo, Brandão de Assis, Denise, Madalosso, Geraldine, Timmons, Stephen, and Clara Padoveze, Maria
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ENDOPHTHALMITIS ,MEDICAL care ,MIDDLE-income countries ,INTRAVITREAL injections ,HEALTH facilities ,CATARACT surgery - Abstract
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- 2024
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3. Temporal trends in vaccination coverage in the first year of life in Brazil.
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Batista Neves, Ana Beatriz, de Oliveira Silva, Lucas Emanuel, Celestino Amaral, Gabriela Morais, Rosa da Silva, Maria, and dos Santos Júnior, Claudio José
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VACCINATION coverage , *HEPATITIS B vaccines , *VIRAL vaccines , *HEPATITIS B , *IMMUNIZATION - Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the temporal trends in vaccination coverage (VC) during the first year of life of children in Brazil. Methods: Data on VC for the first year of life from 2011 to 2020 for Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG), hepatitis B, polio, pentavalent, and triple viral vaccines at the national, regional, and state levels were obtained from the Information System of the National Immunization Program. Trends were analyzed using Prais-Winsten generalized linear regression models and average annual percent change (APC) estimates. Results: Decreasing trends were observed for the BCG (APC -3.58%; p<0.05), pentavalent (APC -4.10%; p<0.05), polio (APC -2.76%; p<0.05), and triple viral (APC -2.56%; p<0.05) vaccines in the country. Hepatitis B vaccine was the only vaccine that displayed stationary behavior (APC -4.22%; p>0.05). During the study period, no increasing trends were observed in any territory or vaccine. Conclusions: This study shows a recent significant reduction and decreasing trends in VC during the first year of life of children in Brazil, indicating the need for interventions to curb this ongoing phenomenon and to recover acceptable VC rates in the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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4. CARACTERIZAÇÃO EPIDEMIOLÓGICA DAS INTERNAÇÕES POR INTOXICAÇÃO EXÓGENA NO ESTADO DO MARANHÃO.
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Monte Costa, Livya, Maria de Sousa Magalhães, Andressa, Nascimento de Melo, Francisco Noerdson, de Oliveira Adriano, Leyla Gerlane, Ferreira da Silva, Márcia Daiane, Beleza Lino, Maísa Ravenna, Melo da Silva, Filipe, and Henrique da Silva Lemos, Matheus
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- 2023
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5. CARACTERIZAÇÃO DAS NOTIFICAÇÕES DE VIOLÊNCIA CONTRA MULHERES EM UM MUNICÍPIO DO INTERIOR DO PARANÁ, 2015 A 2019.
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Tomitan Richter, Tamara, Vítor da Costa, João, and Gomes da Silva, Tânia Maria
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- 2023
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6. QUALIFICAÇÃO DA INFORMAÇÃO SOBRE MORTALIDADE INFANTIL EM NÍVEL REGIONAL: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA.
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Gomes Ribeiro, Amanda, Bragio, Jaqueline, Marin Callegari, Patrícia, and Dal'Col Azeredo, Cristiane Lovati
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INFANT mortality ,SOCIAL development ,INFANTS ,REGIONAL differences ,MANUFACTURING processes - Abstract
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- 2023
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7. Temporal trend in the incidence of human visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil.
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dos Santos Júnior, Claudio José, Marques dos Santos, Marquiony, Cipriano de Oliveira Lins, Fabio Celso, Pinto Silva, Jackson, and Costa de Lima, Kenio
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ENDEMIC diseases ,LEISHMANIASIS ,VISCERAL leishmaniasis ,TIME management ,TIME series analysis ,DISEASE incidence ,AGE groups - Abstract
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- 2023
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8. ESTRATÉGIAS EM SAÚDE PARA A REDUÇÃO DA SÍFILIS CONGÊNITA NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA.
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Silva Munerato, Beatriz de Oliveira, Guimarães Salaro, Isabela, Guimarães Gonçalves, Eleny Rosa, Menegucci Zutin, Tereza Lais, Karan Barbosa, Pedro Marco, and de Andrade Barbosa, Vanessa Baliego
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MEDICAL personnel ,SEXUALLY transmitted diseases ,LITERATURE reviews ,CONTINUING education ,TREPONEMA pallidum - Abstract
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- 2023
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9. ANÁLISE EPIDEMIOLÓGICA DAS NOTIFICAÇÕES DE HEPATITE B NO MUNICÍPIO DE GOIÂNIA-GO, BRASIL: UM PROJETO DE INTERVENÇÃO E PREVENÇÃO.
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Carvalho Oliveira, Leonardo, Barbosa Caetano, Leticia, Neves dos Santos, Luana Rodrigues, Okada, Leticia Martins, and Vilges de Oliveira, Stefan
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COMMUNICABLE disease control , *HEPATITIS B - Abstract
Objective: To identify the epidemiological profile of cases of Hepatitis B (HB) in the city of Goiânia and propose interventions that reduce the incidence of the disease. Materials and Methods: This is a crosssectional epidemiological descriptive study subdivided in two methodological parts. Initially it was evaluated the epidemiological profile of HB through data obtained from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN), referring to the city of Goiânia-GO, from 2016 to 2020. Subsequently, a systematized review was carried out on the subject in the Pubmed bibliographic base, in order to support the elaboration of intervention proposals specific for this health problem. Results: From the data collection, it was noticed the predominance of HB in men (61.3%) and in the age group 20-59 years (83%); in addition to a percentage of 85.7% of forms filled in as "unknown/blank" in relation to the sources or mechanisms of infection. The interventions addressed diagnosis, prophylaxis and, mainly, the population's knowledge about vaccination and forms of transmission of the disease. Discussion: When considering the evaluated epidemiology and the review of actions related to the disease, the need for an intervention in the municipality with actions of prevention about HB. Conclusion: Based on epidemiological data on HB in Goiânia and the systematic review, it is noted, in addition to training to improve the filling in of notification forms, the need for a municipal HB program in the city based in the dissemination of health information, serological screening, vaccination of the population and prophylactic measures in order to reduce cases and associated morbidity the disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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10. PERFIL CLÍNICO-EPIDEMIOLÓGICO E ESPACIAL DA HANSENÍASE EM UMA REGIÃO DE SAÚDE, NA AMAZÔNIA BRASILEIRA.
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Araujo Ribeiro, Edlainny, de Lima Carvalhal, Monique Valéria, Alves Ferraz, Beatriz, and Ferreira Teodoro, Anita Gabrielle
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Introduction: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae prevalent in Brazil. In order for there to be a holistic resolution of this problem, it is necessary to consider the precepts of One Health. Objective: To determine the clinical-epidemiological and spatial profile of leprosy in a health region in the Amazon between 2012 and 2022. Materials and Methods: This is an ecological analytical study, which uses data from public databases, through analysis of sociodemographic and clinical variables from 15 municipalities in the Araguaia health region. To understand the data, descriptive and inferential statistics were applied, as well as geographic mapping. Results: During the study period, 4346 cases of leprosy were analyzed in the health region analyzed, the municipality with the highest number of cases was Redenção-PA with 22.6%. Furthermore, it was observed that the cases were concentrated in men, adults, mixed race and with low education. Furthermore, the most prevalent clinical form was Dimorfa, 51.9%, the multibacillary classification, 79.3% and the most used therapeutic regimen was multibacillary multidrug therapy with twelve doses, 78%. Other important observations were the low adherence to smear microscopy, a reduction in the number of cases from 2020 onwards and few records in the indigenous population. Conclusion: Therefore, it is noted that there is a need to expand leprosy surveillance and control measures, with an emphasis on diagnosis, tracking and notification of cases, in order to obtain essential information for the development of assertive local strategies, which aim to control, mitigate cases and reduce damage to the health of affected individuals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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11. Congenital Malformations: Incidence and Prevalence in the Department of Caldas, Colombia 2016-2017
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Esteban Giraldo-Villegas and Isabel Cristina Jaimes-Montaña
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congenital abnormalities ,diseases registries ,prevalence ,epidemiological monitoring ,risk factors ,anomalías congénitas ,registros de enfermedades ,prevalencia ,monitoreo epidemiológico ,factores de riesgo ,anormalidades congênitas ,registros de doenças ,prevalência ,monitoramento epidemiológico ,fatores de risco ,Medicine - Abstract
ABSTRACT Introduction. Congenital malformations are routinely monitored; however further analysis of risk factors is required. The objective was to determine the incidence and prevalence of congenital malformations for the 2016-2017 period in Caldas and to explore the maternal risk factors. Methodology. A retrospective and descriptive study with a secondary source of information based on the cases notified by Caldas to the National Public Health Surveillance System of Colombia in the 2016-2017 period. Results. Between 2016-2017, 18,979 births occurred in Caldas, of which 282 had congenital malformations, with a prevalence of 14.8 per 1,000 live births. The highest frequency of malformations was found in the osteomuscular system with 101 cases (35.8%), followed by the central nervous system with 43 cases (15.2%). The mothers’ mean age was 26.2 SD=7.2 years. A statistically significant association was found between the type of congenital malformation and maternal age (P
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12. Avaliação de programas de controle de infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde: perspectiva crítica da RDC Nº 48/2000 da ANVISA.
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Fortunato Pedroso, Charlise, Alves Guimarães, Rafael, de Aleluia Batista, Karla, de Souza Hermann, Paula Regina, Apolinário de Araújo, Lyriane, de Jesus Gonçalves, Ingrid Aline, Marinho, Thaís Augusto, de Souza Júnior, Hélio, Silva de Carvalho, Jeane Kelly, Andrade de Oliveira, Geraldo, and Silva Pinheiro, Raquel
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CROSS infection prevention ,CROSS-sectional method ,INFECTION control ,MEDICAL quality control ,HOSPITALS ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,COMMITTEES - Abstract
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- 2023
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13. PHYSICAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN ESPÍRITO SANTO.
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Costa Leite, Franciéle Marabotti, Santos, Dherik Fraga, Ribeiro, Luiza Albina, Tavares, Fábio Lúcio, Fiorotti, Karina Fardin, Ferreira, Luana da Silva, and de Oliveira Pedroso, Márcia Regina
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CONFIDENCE intervals ,CROSS-sectional method ,DOMESTIC violence ,INTIMATE partner violence ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,DISEASE prevalence ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,CHI-squared test ,DECISION making ,PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation - Abstract
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- 2023
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14. Recurrent violence against women: analysis of reported cases.
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Costa Leite, Franciéle Marabotti, Piske Garcia, Marieli Thomazini, Ravete Cavalcante, Gabriela, Venturin, Bruna, de Oliveira Pedroso, Márcia Regina, Gomes de Souza, Elisa Aparecida, and Lúcio Tavares, Fábio
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RISK of violence ,STATISTICS ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,CROSS-sectional method ,MULTIVARIATE analysis ,VIOLENCE ,WOMEN ,HUMAN life cycle ,DISEASE relapse ,PEARSON correlation (Statistics) ,CHI-squared test ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,DISEASE prevalence ,DATA analysis software ,VICTIMS ,RESIDENTIAL patterns ,POISSON distribution - Abstract
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- 2023
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15. Vigilância epidemiológica das tentativas de suicídio: Avaliando a qualidade dos dados.
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Silva Caliman, Maysa de Oliveira, Silva, Mayara Aguiar, de Andrade, Laerson da Silva, Enriquez Guzman, Ivan Robert, Ferreira dos Santos, Marcos Vinícius, and de Siqueira, Marluce Mechelli
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DATA quality ,PUBLIC health surveillance ,STATISTICS ,HEALTH information systems ,SUICIDAL behavior ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,DATA analysis ,SELF-mutilation - Abstract
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- 2022
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16. Malformaciones congénitas: incidencia y prevalencia en el departamento de Caldas, Colombia 2016-2017.
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Giraldo-Villegas, Esteban and Jaimes-Montaña, Isabel Cristina
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HUMAN abnormalities , *PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology , *MEDICAL registries , *CENTRAL nervous system , *DISEASE risk factors , *PUBLIC health surveillance , *PUBLIC hospitals , *MATERNAL age - Abstract
Introduction. Congenital malformations are routinely monitored; however further analysis of risk factors is required. The objective was to determine the incidence and prevalence of congenital malformations for the 2016-2017 period in Caldas and to explore the maternal risk factors. Methodology. A retrospective and descriptive study with a secondary source of information based on the cases notified by Caldas to the National Public Health Surveillance System of Colombia in the 2016-2017 period. Results. Between 2016-2017, 18,979 births occurred in Caldas, of which 282 had congenital malformations, with a prevalence of 14.8 per 1,000 live births. The highest frequency of malformations was found in the osteomuscular system with 101 cases (35.8%), followed by the central nervous system with 43 cases (15.2%). The mothers' mean age was 26.2 SD=7.2 years. A statistically significant association was found between the type of congenital malformation and maternal age (P <0.05), when the ages of between 21 to 33 years were excluded from the analysis. Discussion. The coverage of population reports has increased from local hospital levels to the national level. The need to go beyond monitoring to an in-depth analysis of risk factors is evident. Conclusions. The incidence and prevalence of congenital malformations in Caldas follows the national and regional trend. Maternal age is a sensitive risk factor for the primary prevention of congenital malformations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. Spotted fever: An epidemiological analysis in Brazil.
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Galbiati de Senzi, Christina, de Souza Freitas, Valéria Cristina, Moraes Guimarães, Nara, Ovídio de Oliveira, Rafael, and Rodrigues Frias, Danila Fernanda
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ETIOLOGY of diseases ,FEVER ,CROSS-sectional method ,RESEARCH methodology ,RICKETTSIA ,RETROSPECTIVE studies ,QUANTITATIVE research ,ROCKY Mountain spotted fever ,TICKS ,QUALITATIVE research ,LABOR supply - Abstract
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18. Understanding alcohol-related indicators from population surveys: answering the "Five W's of Epidemiology".
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Brandini De Boni, Raquel
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- 2022
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19. Plataforma TI de vigilancia entomológica del Aedes aegypti con colaboración colectiva, Web GIS y mHealth.
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Augusto Díaz-Celis, Cesar, Gutiérrez-Lesmes, Oscar, and Cruz-Roa, Angel
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ZIKA virus infections ,MATING grounds ,AEDES aegypti ,GEOGRAPHIC information systems ,MOSQUITO vectors ,DISEASE vectors ,YELLOW fever ,MOSQUITO control - Abstract
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20. Evaluation of actions to address acquired syphilis between 2016 and 2019, in a southeast brazilian state capital city.
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Barroso Barcelos, Mara Rejane, Fátima Almeida Lima, Eliane de, Bernardina Dalla, Marcello Dala, Vargas, Thais Barroso, Meireles Barroso, Julia Amorim, de Souza, Mariana Porto, Barbosa, Cindy Amaral, and Primo, Cândida Caniçali
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SYPHILIS , *SEXUALLY transmitted diseases , *EDUCATIONAL attainment , *PUBLIC health , *ELECTRONIC health records , *FETAL death , *INFERTILITY - Abstract
Introduction: sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) represent a global public health problem, and are responsible for direct effects on reproductive and child health, causing consequences such as infertility and complications during pregnancy and delivery, fetal death, as well as a variety of health problems in affected children. Objective: to evaluate outcome indicators related to acquired syphilis in the period 2016-2019 in a southeast Brazilian state capital. Methods: this is a descriptive management evaluation study with a quantitative approach, which evaluated the outcome indicators “provision of adequate syphilis treatment in the general population” and “monitoring of acquired syphilis”. Data were collected on the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System (SINAN), for the period from January 1st 2016 to December 31st 2019. Information regarding treatment and monitoring of cases of acquired syphilis was obtained by searching electronic medical records between August 1st 2020 and March 31st 2021. Results: the municipality of Vitória had 2,647 cases of acquired syphilis, using the criterion of year of diagnosis. The notified cases related to 1,641 men (61.99%) and 1,006 women (38.01%). The predominant age group was 20 to 29 years, while race / skin color was predominantly brown. The most frequent level of education was complete high school. The non-treponemal test was performed in 84.93% of the cases and the treponemal test in 47.22%. Regarding the “provision of adequate syphilis treatment” indicator, we found a total of 90.08% for adequate treatment of cases in Vitória’s public health service network for the four-year period: 87.25% in 2016; 85.27% in 2017; 91.79% in 2018; and 94.23% in 2019. Regarding the “monitoring of syphilis cases in the general population” indicator, we found a total of 35.72% for adequate monitoring of cases in Vitória’s public health service network for the four-year period: 33.33% in 2016; 36.83% in 2017; 34.53% in 2018; and 38.20% in 2019. Conclusion: the outcome indicators evaluated in Vitória, in the 2016-2019 four-year period, were: adequate treatment 90.08% and adequate monitoring 35.72%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Gestión e impacto de las medidas de intervención para la reducción de casos por COVID-19 en Costa Rica.
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Rojas, Guaner and Romero, Rodolfo
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POISSON regression , *TRAFFIC regulations , *COVID-19 pandemic , *COMMUNICABLE disease control , *INDEPENDENT variables - Abstract
Objective. Assess the impact of interventions introduced in Costa Rica during 2020 and 2021 to control the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods. A Bayesian Poisson regression model was used, incorporating control or intervention measures as independent variables in the changes in reported case numbers per epidemiological week. Results. The results showed the relative and combined impact of containment policies and measures on the reduction of cases: mainly vehicular traffic restrictions, use of masks, and implementation of health guidelines and protocols. Evidence of impact was optimized and made available for decision-making by the country's health and emergency authorities. Several iterations were generated for constant monitoring of variations in impact at four different moments in the pandemic's spread. Conclusion. The simultaneous implementation of different mitigation measures in Costa Rica has been a driving force in reducing the number of COVID-19 cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Resultados preliminares de la Iniciativa HEARTS en México: facilitadores y barreras de los sistemas de información.
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Casales-Hernández, María Guadalupe, Molina-Cuevas, Virginia, Gloria-Hernández, Laura Elena, Díaz-Aguilera, Miguel Angel, and Malo-Serrano, Hugo Miguel
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HEALTH facilities , *HEALTH care teams , *HEALTH information systems , *INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems , *AGE groups - Abstract
Objective. To compare the differences in treatment coverage of patients with systemic arterial hypertension and the proportion of patients with controlled AHT, between December 2020 and December 2021 in health facilities that implemented the HEARTS Initiative, and to explore the facilitators and barriers related to information systems in Mexico. Methods. Descriptive ecological observational study. The results at health facilities that have begun implementing the HEARTS Initiative (n=29) in Chiapas and Sonora were compared, with respect to the variables of treatment coverage and control of AHT, across four periods (semesters) in 2020 and 2021. Results. There were more women than men in treatment and with controlled AHT in the different age groups. Some barriers were identified in information systems (e.g., multiplicity of systems, lack of interoperability, limited internet connectivity in health facilities), as well as facilitators (e.g., free access to information, availability of data from previous years, generation of estimates and projections). Conclusions. Sixteen (55%) of the implementing facilities improved the proportion of patients with controlled AHT in the period covered by the study. It is important to monitor indicators at the process level, and this should be accompanied by a redistribution of functions in health teams. It is also important to ensure a supply of medicines to enhance the effectiveness of the strategy. It is suggested to strengthen implementation with the key drivers for the control of arterial hypertension. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Congenital syphilis: epidemiological analysis and sentinel event of the quality of care for the mother/ newborn binomium.
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Barroso Barcelos, Mara Rejane, Fátima Almeida Lima, Eliane de, Dutra, Arlete Frank, Comerio, Tatiane, and Primo, Cândida Caniçali
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SYPHILIS , *ELECTRONIC health records , *NEWBORN infants , *PROGRESSIVE collapse - Abstract
Introduction: congenital syphilis remains a serious public health problem in Brazil and worldwide, being fetal and antenatal infections the main causes of global morbidity and mortality. Objective: to analyze the cases of congenital syphilis and an outcome indicator of the quality of care for the mother/newborn binomial in Vitória (ES), in the 2016-2019 quadrennium. Methods: study with a quantitative approach, which evaluated the indicator “congenital syphilis follow-up”. Data were collected in the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN), for the period from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2019. The information regarding the follow-up of NB occurred by searching an electronic medical record, from August 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021. Results: in the 2016-2019 quadrennium, the municipality of Vitória had 169 cases of congenital syphilis, according to the year of diagnosis criterion. This indicator decreased over the quadrennium: 64 cases in 2016 (37.9%), 43 in 2017 (25.4%), 37 in 2018 (21.9%) and 25 in 2019 (14.8 %). The nontreponemal test was reactive in 62.7% of cases. In 10.7% there were alterations in the laboratory analysis of the CSF; 3%, alteration in the examination of long bones; 5.3%, nontreponemal CSF reagent test, and 11.8% were symptomatic at birth. The congenital syphilis incidence rate, which was 14.65/1000 live births in 2016, reached 5.58/1000 live births in 2019. The follow-up indicator for congenital syphilis cases that were born alive was 69.8 % in 2016, 79.5% in 2017, 84.4% in 2018 and 85.7% in 2019. Conclusion: there was a significant reduction in the number of cases of congenital syphilis, in the incidence rate of the disease and progressive improvement in the follow-up of congenital syphilis, having, as a guideline, the Plan to Eliminate Syphilis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. Estudio ecológico de la sífilis gestacional y congénita en Colombia, 2012-2018.
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Becerra-Arias, Carolina, Alvarado-Socarras, Jorge Luis, Manrique-Hernandez, Edgar Fabian, and Caballero-Carvajal, Jhondrisson Alexis
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RESEARCH , *PUBLIC health surveillance , *CONGENITAL, hereditary, & infantile syphilis , *GESTATIONAL age , *ECOLOGICAL research , *POPULATION geography , *HEALTH behavior , *PRENATAL care - Abstract
Objective: To describe the behavior of pregnancy and congenital syphilis in Colombia between 2012 and 2018 according to national notifications records. Materials and Methods: An ecological exploratory study was conducted based on notifications to the public health surveillance system. The incidence rate and prevalence ratio were estimated for each department. Each estimate was established per ranges for 33 departments evaluated and expressed in grayscale maps based on rates and ratios evaluated. Epidemic curves by week of notification for pregnancy and congenital syphilis are also shown. Results: Arauca, Santander, Cesar and Caldas had the highest increase in pregnancy syphilis between 2012 and 2018 while Santander, Casanare and Amazonas had an increase in congenital syphilis during the same period. Other departments had a decrease in these events. Significant differences were found in case reporting from year to year in both events in the country (p<0.001). Conclusions: In Colombia, an increase in pregnancy syphilis was found while a variability with an increasing trend was found for congenital syphilis in recent years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. ANALYSIS OF INTERPERSONAL AND SELF-INFLICTED VIOLENCE IN OLDER ADULTS.
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Pampolim, Gracielle, de Oliveira Pedroso, Márcia Regina, Fraga Santos, Dherik, and Marabotti Costa Leite, Franciéle
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26. Gestational syphilis in Tocantins cities: risk factors and epidemiological surveillance between 2009-2018.
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Tavares Cruz, Samara, de Melo Rosa, Giovanna Lyssa, Veloso Sena, Danyelle Cristina, Lopes de Azevedo Buzar, Laís, and Holanda Vasconcelos, Fernando
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27. Identification of priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil.
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Martins Lana, Raquel, Picinini Freitas, Laís, Torres Codeço, Cláudia, Guilherme Pacheco, Antônio, Fagundes de Carvalho, Luiz Max, Maciel Villela, Daniel Antunes, Codeço Coelho, Flávio, Gonçalves Cruz, Oswaldo, Pereira Niquini, Roberta, Gomes Porto, Victor Bertollo, Gava, Caroline, da Costa Gomes, Marcelo Ferreira, and Soares Bastos, Leonardo
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28. Fatores associados à subnotificação de casos de tuberculose multirresistente no Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil: relacionamento probabilístico entre sistemas de informação.
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Bhering da Silva, Marcela Lopes, Durovini, Patrícia, Mota, Paulo, and Lineu Kritski, Afrânio
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29. Epidemiologia da violência contra adolescentes no Brasil: Análise de dados do sistema de vigilância de violência e acidentes.
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Salazar López, María Esther, Linch, Graciele, Aparecida Paz, Adriana, Vidal Valenzuela, Lupe, Centenaro Levandowski, Daniela, and Tannhauser Barros, Helena Maria
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Objective: To describe the characteristics of violence against adolescents in Brazil reported from the Violence and Accident Surveillance System (VIVA). Methods: A descriptive study, based on data from the VIVA, Brazil, from 2009 to 2016. The variables analyzed were age, gender, race, place of occurrence, bond between the aggressor and the victim, and suspected of alcohol use in cases of physical, psychological/moral and sexual violence. Descriptive statistics and tends proportion test with STATA were used. Results: The prevalence rate of physical violence in the 15-19 years age bracket reached 104.4 per 100,000 cases, and the prevalence of sexual violence in the 10-14 years age bracket was 38.5 per 100,000 cases. Sexual violence reached 52.0 per 100,000 cases in girls, compared to 4.5 per 100,000 in boys. There was a significant upward trend in physical violence in the 15-19 years age bracket, and in sexual violence in the 10-14 years age bracket. Both types of violence affecting more frequently brown and indigenous races, and happening at the victim's home, with the perpetrator being the adolescent's boyfriend. In cases of sexual violence, the suspicion of alcohol use by the aggressor has grown. The percentage change in physical and psychological violence increased by more than 400%. Conclusions: Regardless of the type of violence, there was an increase in the eight years. Notifications of physical and sexual violence were more frequent, affecting mainly girls, in their residence, being a friend/acquaintance or boyfriend of the victim the main aggressors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. The Interiorization of COVID-19 in the cities of Pernambuco State, Northeast of Brazil.
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da Silva, Rosalva Raimundo, Soares Guilhermino, Geyssyka Morganna, de Oliveira Neto, Barnabé Lucas, and de Lira Neto, José Bonifácio
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Objectives: to analyze how the disseminationof COVID-19 occurred in the cities of Pernambuco State, Northeast in Brazil. Methods: descriptive, exploratory and quantitative study whose units of analysis were the 184 cities and Fernando de Noronha Archipelago which constitutes the state of Pernambuco. Geoprocessing techniques used QGis 3.14.16 and were presented in figures. Results: the first city to register a case of COVID-19 was Recife, in 129 days there were already confirmed cases of the disease in all the cities in the state and including Fernando de Noronha Archipelago. Only 117 cities informed the patients' sexin public reports since the first case and only 88 cities mentioned the patients' age. Conclusion: there was a fast spread of COVID-19 in the state of Pernambuco, showing the inability of the Health Surveillance services to control the transmission, especially in smalltowns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Conhecimento dos alunos de medicina sobre notificação epidemiológica e declarações de óbito na COVID-19.
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Beatriz Razente, Yara, Sartori Cossa, Gustavo, Soares Rezende Lopes, Maria Tereza, and Baladelli Silva Cimardi, Ana Cláudia
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Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic challenged public health systems worldwide, and inadequate recording of epidemiological information delayed the identification and decision-making of epidemiological surveillance. Objective: The objective of this study is to describe and correlate data about the knowledge of medical school students of public and private institutions in Paraná, on the Records of Notifiable Diseases and Death Certificates (OD). Method: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study, with characterization of the sample regarding age, training institution and knowledge on the subject in question, using the Google forms questionnaire, which included 10 true or false questions. The statistical analyses used Pearson's Chi-Square Test with significance if p-value <0.05. Results: It was observed that, of 10 questions, being the average 7, 31% scored above the average, 37.7% on average and 31.3% below the average; 50.9% of the students had never filled out an epidemiological form, and 56.3% reported being prepared to fill out the forms in practical life. Conclusion: The present study showed a lack of basic knowledge of medical students regarding the notification of cases of COVID-19 and death certificate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Google Trends correlation and sensitivity for outbreaks of dengue and yellow fever in the state of São Paulo.
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Ulisses Monnaka, Vitor and Augusto Cardim de Oliveira, Carlos
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Objective: To assess Google Trends accuracy for epidemiological surveillance of dengue and yellow fever, and to compare the incidence of these diseases with the popularity of its terms in the state of São Paulo. Methods: Retrospective cohort. Google Trends survey results were compared to the actual incidence of diseases, obtained from Centro de Vigilância Epidemiológica “Prof. Alexandre Vranjac”, in São Paulo, Brazil, in periods between 2017 and 2019. The correlation was calculated by Pearson’s coefficient and cross-correlation function. The accuracy was analyzed by sensitivity and specificity values. Results: There was a statistically significant correlation between the variables studied for both diseases, Pearson coefficient of 0.91 for dengue and 0.86 for yellow fever. Correlation with up to 4 weeks of anticipation for time series was identified. Sensitivity was 87% and 90%, and specificity 69% and 78% for dengue and yellow fever, respectively. Conclusion: The incidence of dengue and yellow fever in the State of São Paulo showed a strong correlation with the popularity of its terms measured by Google Trends in weekly periods. Google Trends tool provided early warning, with high sensitivity, for the detection of outbreaks of these diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Analysis of Repeated Violence Against Older Adults in a Brazilian State.
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Pampolim, Gracielle and Costa Leite, Franciele Marabotti
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Objective: To identify notified cases of repeated violence against older adults and its association with the characteristics of the victims, of the aggressor, and the aggression. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted based on data recorded in the Information System for Notifiable Health Problems on interpersonal repeated violence perpetrated against older adults between 2011 and 2018 in Espírito Santo, Brazil. The data were analyzed employing Poisson multiple regression with robust variance. Results: The frequency of repeated violence was 50.1 % (95 % CI: 47.7-52.6). Being 80 years old or more, presenting disabilities or disorders, and having suffered violence by partners and/or children were associated with this condition in both genders. In aged men, violence was more frequently perpetrated by two or more aggressors and during the day, whereas aged women were more frequently assaulted in urban areas. Conclusion: The high frequency of repeated violence and the associations with the characteristics studied reflect the need for care to older adults with disabilities or disorders and the possible signs of burden in family caregivers that may result in situations of violence. Actions aimed at early detection and adequate assistance to the victims and to the aggressors are important to avoid the chronicity of the condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. DOENÇAS INFECCIOSAS E A REDE DE ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE EM COMUNIDADES RIBEIRINHAS.
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Pinheiro, Ana Kedma Correa, Nogueira, Laura Maria Vidal, André, Suzana Rosa, Rodrigues, Ivaneide Leal Ataíde, de Nazaré Mota Trindade, Lidiane, and des de Oliveira, Ana Paula Rezen
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35. ANALYSIS OF COMPLETING THE SYPHILIS INVESTIGATION FORM ACQUIRED FROM A REGIONAL HEALTH SUPERINTENDENCE.
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Freitas, Grazielle Miranda, do Nascimento, Murilo César, Assunção Caetano de Loyola, Edilaine, Alves Nogueira, Denismar, and de Souza Terra, Fábio
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36. ANALYSIS OF SPACE AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DISTRIBUTION OF HEPATITIS B AND C CASES IN MUNICIPALLY MARANHÃO.
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Carvalho de Maria, Rafael, Câmara, Joseneide Teixeira, Soares Moura, Maria Edileuza, Santana e Silva, Felipe, and da Costa Ximenes, Josemeire
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37. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH LEPROSY IN COMMUNITY HEALTH AGENTS IN THE AMAZON REGION.
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Siqueira, Murilo Lemos, Miri, Tadeu Júnior, Gonçalves Duarte, Felipe Rogério, Rezende Naves, Gabriel Rodrigues, Borges, Mariana do Prado, and Monteiro, Lorena Dias
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CONFIDENCE intervals ,HANSEN'S disease ,CROSS-sectional method ,RISK assessment ,PEARSON correlation (Statistics) ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,CHI-squared test ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ODDS ratio ,DISEASE risk factors - Abstract
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38. Report Card Brazil: systematic review of muscle strength assessment in children and adolescents in Brazil.
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Rodrigues de Lima, Tiago, Custódio Martins, Priscila, Souza Alves Junior, Carlos Alencar, Seabra Moraes, Mikael, Zanlorenci, Suellem, Lima Borges, Leandro, Chula de Castro, João Antônio, and Santos Silva, Diego Augusto
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HAND physiology ,GRIP strength ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,ADOLESCENT health ,MUSCLE strength ,CHILDREN'S health - Abstract
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39. Vulnerability to severe forms of COVID-19: an intra-municipal analysis in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Caldas dos Santos, Jefferson Pereira, San Pedro Siqueira, Alexandre, Ferreira Praça, Heitor Levy, and Gomes Albuquerque, Hermano
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40. Vulnerabilidade a formas graves de COVID-19: uma análise intramunicipal na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
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Caldas dos Santos, Jefferson Pereira, San Pedro Siqueira, Alexandre, Ferreira Praça, Heitor Levy, and Gomes Albuquerque, Hermano
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41. Levantamento epidemiológico dos casos notificados de acidentes por animais peçonhentos no município de Porto Nacional/TO no período de 2013-2018.
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Barros Dias, Ewerton Charles and Silveira Dourado, Vinicius
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42. Perfil epidemiológico de la infección asociada a la atención en salud en pacientes atendidos en una clínica de alta complejidad de la ciudad de Medellín.
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Martínez Ocampo, Silvia Elena, Roncancio Villamil, Gustavo, Vargas García, Alberto Rafael, González Pérez, Javier Mauricio, Franco, Liliana, and Pérez Villa, Marjorie
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Objective: To make an epidemiological characterization of nosocomial infections in a high-complexity clinic in the city of Medellin. Methodology: Observational descriptive study with a sample of 1 712 patients, who presented nosocomial infection. The quantitative variables were analyzed by means of measures of central tendency, dispersion and position; in turn, the qualitative variables were presented with absolute and relative frequencies. Results: The rate infection was 4.3%; 67.5% occurred in adults. There was a continuous decrease in rate infection from 2010 to 2015 of 35.4%. Surgical site infection was the most common infection with 29%, followed by bacteremia (21%), urinary tract infection (18%) and pneumonia (16%). Adult intensive care unit was the service that showed a greater decrease in the rate of infections reducing from 15% in 2012 to 8% in 2015. Escherichia coli was the most isolated microorganism, followed by Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella sp. Conclusions: The data collected evidenced that a proper infection control program is essential in improving the quality of patient care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Doença de Chagas: serviço de referência e epidemiologia.
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Mota Mendonça, Rafael, Medeiros da Rocha, Aymée, Andrade, Maria Sandra, and dos Santos Silva, Aline Beatriz
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CHAGAS' disease ,ENDEMIC diseases ,TOBACCO use ,COMORBIDITY ,CITIES & towns - Abstract
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44. Monitoring of postoperative complications in the home environment.
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Lopes de Sousa, Álvaro Francisco, de Souza Hermann, Paula Regina, Fronteira, Inês, and de Andrade, Denise
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DELPHI method ,HOME nursing ,RESEARCH methodology ,PATIENT monitoring ,SCALE analysis (Psychology) ,SURGICAL complications ,HOME environment ,DISCHARGE planning ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
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45. Violência recorrente contra mulheres: análise dos casos notificados
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Leite, Franciéle Marabotti Costa, Garcia, Marieli Thomazini Piske, Cavalcante, Gabriela Ravete, Venturin, Bruna, Pedroso, Márcia Regina de Oliveira, Souza, Elisa Aparecida Gomes de, and Tavares, Fábio Lúcio
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Violencia contra la mujer ,Epidemiology ,Epidemiological monitoring ,Monitoramento epidemiológico ,Violence ,Reincidência ,Violence against women ,Reincidencia ,Violência contra a mulher ,Monitoreo epidemiológico ,Violencia ,Epidemiología ,Reincidivism ,Epidemiologia ,Violência - Abstract
Resumo Objetivo Identificar a frequência de recorrência da violência contra mulheres nos diferentes ciclos de vida e verificar os fatores associados. Métodos Estudo transversal realizado com dados de notificação de violência contra o sexo feminino do estado do Espírito Santo no período de 2011 a 2018. Utilizaram-se dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação, por meio da Ficha de Notificação/Investigação de Violência Interpessoal e Autoprovocada. Foram realizadas análises estatísticas por meio da regressão de Poisson e do teste do qui-quadrado. Resultados A frequência de recorrência de violência no sexo feminino foi de 58,9% (IC95% 58,2-59,5). A violência de repetição foi 1,26 vez mais prevalente nas idosas e 32% mais frequente entre aquelas com deficiência; as notificações em área urbana foram 8% maiores. Quanto ao agressor, o sexo masculino prevaleceu (razão de prevalência de 1,37; IC95% 1,28-1,46), e faixa etária mais frequente foi mais de 25 anos (razão de prevalência de 1,07; IC95% 1,03-1,11). A violência recorrente foi 3,28 vezes mais cometida por conhecidos e por um agressor único (razão de prevalência de 1,24). As notificações de violência recorrente foram 55% mais prevalentes na residência. Conclusão A alta frequência da violência de repetição e as associações com as características estudadas refletem a necessidade de atenção a esse público, bem como a importância de ações que visem à detecção precoce da violência e à adequada assistência às vítimas e aos agressores familiares, a fim de evitar a perpetuação das agressões no cotidiano das mulheres. Resumen Objetivo Identificar la frecuencia de recurrencia de la violencia contra mujeres en los diferentes ciclos de la vida y verificar los factores asociados. Métodos Estudio transversal realizado con datos de notificación de violencia contra el sexo femenino del estado de Espírito Santo, en el período de 2011 a 2018. Se utilizaron datos del Sistema de Información de Agravios de Notificación, por medio de la Ficha de Notificación/Investigación de Violencia Interpersonal y Autoprovocada. Se realizaron análisis estadísticos mediante la regresión de Poisson y la prueba χ2 de Pearson. Resultados La frecuencia de recurrencia de violencia en personas de sexo femenino fue de 58,9 % (IC95 % 58,2-59,5). La violencia de repetición fue 1,26 veces más prevalente en mujeres mayores y 32 % más frecuente entre aquellas con discapacidad. Hubo un 8 % más de notificaciones en área urbana. Respecto al agresor, el sexo masculino prevaleció (razón de prevalencia de 1,37; IC95 % 1,28-1,46), y el grupo de edad más frecuente fue más de 25 años (razón de prevalencia de 1,07; IC95 % 1,03-1,11). La violencia recurrente fue 3,28 veces más cometida por conocidos y por un único agresor (razón de prevalencia de 1,24). Las notificaciones de violencia recurrente fueron un 55 % más prevalentes en la residencia. Conclusión La alta frecuencia de violencia de repetición y las asociaciones con las características estudiadas reflejan la necesidad de atención a este público, así como la importancia de acciones que busquen la detección temprana de la violencia y la atención adecuada a las víctimas y a los agresores familiares, a fin de evitar la perpetuación de las agresiones en la vida cotidiana de las mujeres. Abstract Objective To identify the frequency of recurrence of violence against women in different life cycles and to verify associated factors. Methods This is a cross-sectional study carried out with data on report of violence against women in the state of Espírito Santo from 2011 to 2018. Data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System were used, through the Interpersonal and Self-Inflicted Violence Reporting/Investigation Form. Statistical analyzes were performed using Poisson regression and the chi-square test. Results The frequency of recurrence of violence in females was 58.9% (95%CI 58.2-59.5). Repeated violence was 1.26 times more prevalent among elderly women and 32% more frequent among those with disabilities, and reports in urban areas were 8% higher. As for the aggressor, males prevailed (Prevalence Ratio of 1.37; 95%CI 1.28-1.46), and the most frequent age group was over 25 years (Prevalence Ratio of 1.07; 95%CI 1 03-1.11). Recurrent violence was 3.28 times more committed by acquaintances and by a single perpetrator (Prevalence Ratio of 1.24). Reports of recurrent violence were 55% more prevalent in the household. Conclusion The high frequency of recurrent violence and the associations with the characteristics studied reflect the need for attention to this public as well as the importance of actions aimed at the early detection of violence and adequate assistance to victims and family aggressors, in order to avoid the perpetuation of aggression in women’s daily lives.
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46. Perfil epidemiológico e distribuição espacial dos casos de hanseníase na Paraíba
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Véras, Gerlane Cristinne Bertino, Soares, Maria Júlia Guimarães Oliveira, Silva, Luiz Henrique da, and Moraes, Ronei Marcos de
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Resumo Introdução A hanseníase se apresenta de forma heterogênea, o que requer o reconhecimento do perfil e distribuição espacial para a efetivação de ações de controle. Objetivo Descrever o perfil epidemiológico e a distribuição espacial dos casos de hanseníase na Paraíba. Método Estudo ecológico, de base secundária e abordagem quantitativa. Os loci do estudo foram os 223 municípios do estado. Os dados foram coletados no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação/Hanseníase correspondentes ao período de 2015 a 2019. Utilizou-se de estatística descritiva e análise espacial com auxílio do software R. Resultados Foram analisados 3.218 casos para o perfil epidemiológico e 3.212 para a análise espacial. Verificou-se maior registro no ano de 2019 (n=778;24,2%); no sexo masculino (n=1.783; 55,5%); faixa etária 40 a 59 anos (n=1.236; 38,4%); classificação multibacilar (n=2.095; 65,2%); forma dimorfa (n= 970; 30,2%), e grau de incapacidade física 0 (n=1.611; 50,2%). Identificaram-se 171 (76,7%) municípios que notificaram casos, e houve detecção de conglomerados simples e compostos envolvendo 31 municípios, situados mais ao Leste e Oeste do estado. Conclusão Ressalta-se que a hanseníase permanece com cadeia de transmissão ativa na Paraíba e com distribuição geográfica heterogênea, reafirmando a importância de planejar e executar ações de controle mais resolutivas. Abstract Background Leprosy presents itself heterogeneously, which requires the recognition of profile and spatial distribution for the effectuation of control actions. Objective To describe the epidemiological profile and the spatial distribution of leprosy cases in the Paraíba, Brazil. Method Ecological study on a secondary basis with a quantitative approach. The study site was the 223 municipalities in the state of Paraíba. The data were collected in the Notifiable Diseases Information System/Leprosy for the period from 2015 to 2019. Descriptive statistics and spatial analysis were used with the aid of the R software. Results 3,218 cases were analyzed for the epidemiological profile and 3,212 for the spatial analysis. There was a greater record in the year of 2019 (n = 778;24.2%); in males (n = 1,783; 55.5%); age group 40 to 59 years (n = 1,236; 38.4%); multibacillary classification (n = 2,095; 65.2%); dysmorphic form (n = 970; 30.2%); and degree of physical disability 0 (n = 1,611; 50.2%). 171 (76.7%) municipalities that reported cases were identified, and simple and compound conglomerates were detected involving 31 municipalities located further east and west of the state. Conclusion It should be noted that leprosy remains an active transmission chain in Paraíba and has a heterogeneous geographic distribution, reaffirming the importance of planning and executing more resolute control actions.
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47. Sobreposição de casos novos de hanseníase em redes de convívio domiciliar em dois municípios do Norte e Nordeste do Brasil, 2001-2014.
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da Silva dos Reis, Adriana, Amorim de Souza, Eliana, Fuentes Ferreira, Anderson, Valentim da Silva, Gilberto, Freire de Macedo, Suyanne, Dias de Araújo, Olívia, Reco Cruz, Jessíca, Márdero García, Gabriela Soledad, Gomes Carneiro, Maria Angélica, Caracas Barbosa, Jaqueline, and Novaes Ramos Jr., Alberto
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48. Availability of resources to treat sepsis in Brazil: a random sample of Brazilian institutions.
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Taniguchi, Leandro Utino, de Azevedo, Luciano Cesar Pontes, Bozza, Fernando Augusto, Cavalcanti, Alexandre Biasi, Ferreira, Elaine Maria, Carrara, Fernanda Sousa Angotti, Sousa, Juliana Lubarino, Salomão, Reinaldo, and Machado, Flávia Ribeiro
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Objective: To characterize resource availability from a nationally representative random sample of intensive care units in Brazil. Methods: A structured online survey of participating units in the Sepsis PREvalence Assessment Database (SPREAD) study, a nationwide 1-day point prevalence survey to assess the burden of sepsis in Brazil, was sent to the medical director of each unit. Results: A representative sample of 277 of the 317 invited units responded to the resources survey. Most of the hospitals had fewer than 500 beds (94.6%) with a median of 14 beds in the intensive care unit. Providing care for public-insured patients was the main source of income in two-thirds of the surveyed units. Own microbiology laboratory was not available for 26.8% of the surveyed intensive care units, and 10.5% did not always have access to blood cultures. Broad spectrum antibiotics were not always available in 10.5% of surveyed units, and 21.3% could not always measure lactate within three hours. Those institutions with a high resource availability (158 units, 57%) were usually larger and preferentially served patients from the private health system compared to institutions without high resource availability. Otherwise, those without high resource availability did not always have broad-spectrum antibiotics (24.4%), vasopressors (4.2%) or crystalloids (7.6%). Conclusion: Our study indicates that a relevant number of units cannot perform basic monitoring and therapeutic interventions in septic patients. Our results highlight major opportunities for improvement to adhere to simple but effective interventions in Brazil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Endophthalmitis after cataract surgery: results from seven years of epidemiological surveillance.
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Luz, Reginaldo Adalberto, Dall'Oglio, Lincoln Pereira S., Sotolani Silva, Flávia, Ghirelli, Wagner, and Padoveze, Maria Clara
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Purpose: This study aims to describe the incidence, clinical presentation, and evolution of endophthalmitis cases occurred at an ophthalmologic center in Brazil. Methods: This is a review of medical records of patients undergoing cataract surgery from 2008 to 2014. Clinical variables associated with the outcome of postoperative endophthalmitis were evaluated. Results: during the study period, 27,609 cataract surgeries were performed. It was identified 35 cases of endophthalmitis. The overall incidence of endophthalmitis was 0.13%, with an annual variation from 0.04% to 0.27%. The main signs and symptoms in patients with endophthalmitis were ocular pain and low visual acuity associated with conjunctival hyperemia and hypopyon. Gram-positive microorganisms were the most frequent etiological agents. All patients received an intra-vitreous injection of antibiotics as immediate treatment. The final visual acuity was equal to or worse than the ability to count the examiner's fingers in 57.1% of the patients. Evisceration or enucleation was required in 3 patients. Conclusion: The incidence of endophthalmitis and the majority of signs and symptoms found in this study were in agreement with literature in the field. Although the incidence rate is low, the loss of vision experienced by most patients with endophthalmitis after cataract surgery highlights the need for efforts to prevent infection and early diagnosis to avoid such complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Mortality from Complications of Medical Assistance in Brazil from 2000 to 2010.
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Negeliskii, Christian, Machado Bueno, André Luis, Antunes Lima, Ana Amélia, and de Souza Scherer, Juliane
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Analyze the epidemiological profile of the Brazilian population mortality from complications arising from medical and surgical assistance, registered in the database of the Mortality Information System (SIM), from January 2000 to December 2010, according to the place of occurrence. Ecological study on mortality from complications of medical and surgical assistance, from January 2000 to December 2010, date provided online, via Tabnet, by the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System-DATASUS. Women (52.3%), white (64%) in old age (65.6%), are more prone to complications arising from medical and surgical assistance. The most frequent adverse event was the abnormal reaction or late complication caused by surgery and other surgical acts, without mentioning accidents during the intervention and the majority of deaths (93%) occurred in hospitals. Increased rates of mortality are highlighted in the Northeast and Southeast regions of Brazil. The analysis of mortality on individual and organizational elements, suggest, the potential protectors to the death, the increase in schooling, the average income per capita household and professional investment in the basic attention to health. Changing the punitive posture is an educational stance within the institutions, at the prevention of damage and conscientious record of notifications can subsidize the increase in notifications and, consequently, of the analytical possibilities of this theme. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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