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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Dyslipidemia prevalence in adolescents in public schools
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180523
04-22-2020
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEDyslipidemia prevalence in adolescents in public schools
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180523
04-22-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0523
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Objective:
To evaluate the prevalence of dyslipidemia in adolescents enrolled in the state public education system of the city of Montes Claros, state of Minas Gerais, and compare to a Brazilian population-based study.
Method:
This is an epidemiological, cross-sectional, and analytical study with a population of 77,833 students from 63 schools, representing four geographic areas of the city. After a sample calculation, information on 635 adolescents from 10 to 16 years of age was assessed and blood collection was conducted for the analysis of biochemical parameters of total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-c, and HDL-c.
Results:
Among the adolescents, 26.8% showed high levels of total cholesterol, 15.7% of triglycerides, and 6.5% of LDL-c, and 40.8% had low HDL-c levels.
Conclusion:
Except for HDL-c levels, dyslipidemia prevalence and means in adolescents from Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, were above the levels found in the Brazilian population-based study used as parameter.
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RESEARCH
Family Health Strategies: Profile/quality of life of people with diabetes
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(6):2899-2906
01-01-2018
Abstract
RESEARCHFamily Health Strategies: Profile/quality of life of people with diabetes
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(6):2899-2906
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0037
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Objective:
To evaluate the quality of life and to analyze the epidemiological profile of people with diabetes treated in Family Health Strategies.
Method:
A cross-sectional study carried out with 350 people with diabetes.
Results:
Most people with diabetes are women, elderly, married, white, with low educational level, retired/pensioners, family income of up to two minimum wages. As the time of people with the disease increases, their quality of life decreases. People with complications from diabetes have a lower quality of life, with a statistically significant difference.
Conclusion:
Knowledge of the sociodemographic characteristics, clinical evaluation and quality of life of people with diabetes can improve the care process provided to this population.
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RESEARCH
High prevalence of enteroparasites in children from Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):566-571
01-01-2017
Abstract
RESEARCHHigh prevalence of enteroparasites in children from Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):566-571
01-01-2017DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0059
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Objective:
To determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and possible associated factors.
Method:
Cross-sectional epidemiological study of 962 children (3-12-years) from an area within the scope of a basic health unit in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. Data were collected by home interviews and three-sample stool analysis and evaluated with the chi-square and Fisher's exact tests (p<0.05).
Results:
The prevalence of intestinal parasites was significantly high (57.5%). Giardia lamblia was the most prevalent (50.8%), followed by Ascaris lumbricoides (17.8%), Entamoeba histolytica, Hymenolepis nana, Entamoeba coli and Enterobius vermiculares (5.6-7.3%) and other parasites of lower prevalence, such as Schistosoma japonicum (1%) and Schistosoma mansoni (0.5%). No statistically significant associations were detected between prevalence and the risk factors analyzed.
Conclusion:
Since the area presents good conditions of environmental sanitation, health education programs should be implemented that emphasize hygiene procedures for the hands and for food and water to be consumed by the population.
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RESEARCH
Prevalence and factors associated with frailty in non-institutionalized older adults
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):435-442
01-01-2016
Abstract
RESEARCHPrevalence and factors associated with frailty in non-institutionalized older adults
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):435-442
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690304i
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Objective:
to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with frailty in non-institutionalized older adults living in northern Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Method:
data were collected in their homes, in 2013, based on a census cluster sampling. Demographic and socioeconomic variables, morbidities, utilization of health care services, and scores on the Edmonton Fragility Scale were analyzed. The adjusted prevalence ratios were obtained using the Poisson regression multiple analysis with robust variance.
Results:
the prevalence of frailty was 41.3%. The variables associated with frailty were: female gender, very old age, education of less than four years, not having been hospitalized in the last 12 months, having a caregiver, falling in the prior year, diabetes mellitus, cardiac disease, and osteoarticular disease.
Conclusion:
the prevalence of frailty was high. Some factors consist of modifiable conditions, which should encourage health actions aimed at this group.
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RESEARCH
Prevalence and factors associated with traffic accidents involving motorcycle taxis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):382-388
01-01-2016
Abstract
RESEARCHPrevalence and factors associated with traffic accidents involving motorcycle taxis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):382-388
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690223i
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Objective:
to determine the prevalence of motorcycle accidents involving motorcycle taxi drivers and associated factors.
Method:
this is a cross-sectional and exploratory study, with application of questionnaires to motorcycle taxi drivers of 32 regions of Caicó, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil (N=420).
Results:
motorcycle taxi drivers have a high level of daily working hours (12 hours on average), and it was found that 63.6% were involved in at least one motorcycling accident. The occurence of motorcycling accidents was significantly associated only to level of education (p<0.001), with no significant association with the other variables, such as age (p=0.132), time of service (p=0.744) and working hours (p=0.830).
Conclusion:
it is necessary to implement preventive and educational actions with motorcycle taxi drivers and users of this service concerning accidents and emergency measures, due to constant exposure to accidents during work routine.
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RESEARCH
Prevalence of medication therapy adherence in the elderly and related factors
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):335-342
01-01-2016
Abstract
RESEARCHPrevalence of medication therapy adherence in the elderly and related factors
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):335-342
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690217i
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Objective:
to determine the prevalence of adherence to medication therapy in elderly outpatients; to verify whether there is an association between medication therapy adherence and demographic and socioeconomic factors, health conditions.
Method:
a quantitative, exploratory, descriptive, cross-sectional study, performed in outpatient clinics of a university hospital in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Three data collection instruments were answered by a convenience sample of 107 elders. A descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was conducted.
Results:
the prevalence of adherence was 86.9%. A statistically significant association was identified between the adherence variable and receiving medical guidelines on how to take medications, and having adverse reactions. Conclusion: Nurses must know the prevalence of medication adherence and related factors in order to plan interventions that promote therapeutic success.
Conclusion:
Nurses must know the prevalence of medication adherence and related factors in order to plan interventions that promote therapeutic success.
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RESEARCH
Prevalence and factors associated with smoking among tobacco growers in southern Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):603-608
01-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHPrevalence and factors associated with smoking among tobacco growers in southern Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):603-608
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680405i
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Objective:
identify the prevalence and factors associated with smoking in tobacco growers.
Method:
descriptive, cross-sectional research. Data collection occurred in 2012 through household survey and interviews, including application of a structured instrument and scale Fargeström.
Results:
there were 100 growers included, average age of 46,9 ± 10,8 years; 90(90%) married; 72(72%) white, average family composition 3,7±1,1 people; median number of children 3(1-3), and the average study time 6±2,5. The prevalence of smoking among tobacco growers was 17%, which had less education (p=0.010) and fewer people in the household (p=0.049).
Conclusion:
the prevalence of smoking among tobacco growers was higher than the national average, but the nicotine dependence was low, which can facilitate the smoking cessation process. Highlights the need to implement a program to control smoking among tobacco growers.