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Objective: To analyze pediatricians' representations on the nutritional alternatives that are adopted when weaning becomes inevitable. Methods: This is a mixed cross-sectional analytical study with probabilistic sampling. Fifty-seven randomly selected pediatricians were interviewed with the use of a semi-structured script for thematic analysis. The technique of free evocations was used, and the terms were processed using software EVOC 2005. The thematic categories were established on software NVivo10, and their co-occurrence matrix was exported and analyzed in terms of their simple similarity hierarchy on software CHIC. Results: In the pediatricians' representations, whole milk was cited as a foodstuff with high allergenic risk (35.1%) and nutritionally inappropriate, and they did not recommend its use if weaning occurred before 1 year of age. The infant formula, referred by 98.3% of the pediatricians as the best alternative at the moment of weaning, was cited by 38.1% of them owing to its nutritional adequacy. The points quoted as unfavorable to the use of the formula were the price, the possibility of causing allergy and the risk of the inadequate use of such a highly industrialized product. Conclusions: The pediatricians' representations show that they are sensitive to the importance of breast-feeding and at the same time, to the sociocultural difficulties inherent in the practice. Generally speaking, the interviewed pediatricians recommend the use of milk formulas, and not of whole cow's milk, if weaning occurs before the end of the first year of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this paper was to describe and analyze the context of trajectories of workers of Psychosocial Care Centers for Children and Adolescents (CAPSis) with the insertion, practice and motivation of workers in this fieldwork. Comparing the context of trajectories of employees according to the managerial nature: Social Health Organization (OSS) and city hall. Narratives-interviews were conducted with 8 workers from 2 Psychosocial Care Centers for Children and Adolescents (one managed by the City and other by Social Health Organizations), São Paulo City, Brazil. The narratives interviews were transcribed and analyzed from Shutze method. The Theoretical Framework was built from different authors and Psychiatric Reform principles. There are important differences between workers of 2 Psychosocial Care Centers for Children and Adolescents regarding professional profile, motivations, type of training and meanings attributed to work. The current trend in the field goes in opposite direction to the proposals of the Psychiatric Reform, lack of opportunities for discussion and empowerment work team of labor, which should be offered by institutions, makes both groups of professionals feel lost and alone. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The concept of gender points to social inequalities among men and women. This paper aims to describe and discuss, through gender identity theories, the role of relatives in the responsibility of providing physical, emotional care and financial support of Psychosocial Heath Centers for children and adolescents (CAPSi). Descriptive cross sectional study conducted in 19 CAPSi's in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, in 2009. Data were collected from a sample of 921 patients' records and submitted to descriptive statistical analysis. Mothers are the main responsible for the care in 56.9%(N=517) of cases, followed by grandparents, 7.8%(N=71) and fathers, 2.5%(N=23). Fathers are the main responsible for financial support in 20.3%(N=185) of cases, followed by mothers 8.9%(N=81). Great part of information about this subject was not found on patients' records (49.2%). It was found that women are the main responsible by children care even when they are responsible for financial support. Data collected revealed the great importance of mother and women in care of children and adolescents in CAPSi and the hegemony of female gender as having the role of care. Gender bias is present in mental health field, and considering its importance, may be considered in the care of the population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]