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REVIEW09-06-2022
Biosafety measures to prevent COVID-19 in healthcare professionals: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20201191
Abstract
REVIEWBiosafety measures to prevent COVID-19 in healthcare professionals: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20201191
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1191
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Objective:
to identify the main biosafety measures for preventing COVID-19 in healthcare professionals.
Methods:
this is an integrative literature review, with studies published between January and July 2020, on the MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, LILACS, SciELo, Wiley Online Library, Cochrane CINAHL databases. The selection of studies followed the PRISMA recommendations.
Results:
among the 2,208 publications identified, 12 studies comprised the sample, which enabled the analysis in four thematic categories: The importance of using recommendations about the use of personal protective equipment; The restructuring of new operational and clinical routines and flows in the practice of services; Monitoring professionals, especially testing; Conducting training.
Conclusions:
the phenomena involved are innumerable, covering operational management and the training of teams to deal with highly infectious pathogens and disease outbreaks.
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REVIEW09-06-2022
Prevention of hypothermia in newborn submitted to surgical procedures: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20200940
Abstract
REVIEWPrevention of hypothermia in newborn submitted to surgical procedures: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20200940
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0940
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Objective:
to discuss in the scientific literature the strategies used to prevent hypothermia in newborns undergoing surgical procedures.
Methods
this is an integrative literature review, with structured search in April and May 2020 in 08 databases, using the descriptors: Hypothermia; Surgical Procedures, Operative; Infant, Newborn; Protocols. Four primary studies were selected and analyzed using three instruments to assess the methodological quality of the Joanna Briggs Institute and content analysis.
Results:
Among the strategies used, the following stand out: room temperature control; establishment of humidification and quality of air conditioning cleanliness; use of a heated incubator or cradle; use of thermal mattress; use of caps and blanket; heated fluids; temperature monitoring and abdominal organ coverage.
Conclusion
good hypothermia prevention strategies were identified, despite the small number of publications on this topic; thus, it points out the need for research with strong evidence.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-06-2022
(Lack of) knowledge of mothers about sickle cell trait and disease: a qualitative study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20201217
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLE(Lack of) knowledge of mothers about sickle cell trait and disease: a qualitative study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20201217
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1217
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Objective:
to analyze the understanding of mothers about sickle cell disease and/or trait of the family from a diagnosed child.
Methods:
this is a qualitative study, using a semi-structured interview with 23 mothers, at a sickle cell disease outpatient clinic of a public institution, from October to December 2017. Analysis was thematic.
Results:
all participants had sickle cell trait as well as the parents of their children. Twenty children were diagnosed with sickle cell disease by Heel Prick Test, and three, after hospitalization due to the disease. Most did not know how to report the presence of the trait or disease in relatives other than nuclear.
Final considerations:
diagnosis cannot be restricted to the result of neonatal screening, requiring that preventive information on sickle cell crises be reinforced. It is recommended to search for other affected relatives to learn about their genetic condition, reflecting on their reproductive decisions.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-06-2022
Evaluating the psychometric properties of the eHealth Literacy Scale in Brazilian adults
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20201320
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEvaluating the psychometric properties of the eHealth Literacy Scale in Brazilian adults
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20201320
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1320
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Objective:
To translate and adapt the eHealth Literacy Scale for the cultural reality of Brazil and to evaluate the psychometric properties of its Brazilian Portuguese version.
Methods:
The instrument was translated and adapted to Brazilian Portuguese and applied to a sample of 502 individuals from 18 to 80 years old who lived in the surrounding areas of six Family Health Units of a city in the countryside of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The data was evaluated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, item response theory, and instrument reliability measures (Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega).
Results:
The eHealth Literacy Scale – Brazilian version (eHEALS-Br) presented an excellent internal consistency (α = 0.95 e ω = 0.95), with only one dimension and an explained variation of 81.79%.
Conclusions:
The Brazilian version of the instrument showed excellent psychometric properties to measure the levels of digital health literacy in adults from the country.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-06-2022
Quality of life in people with coronary artery disease: translation and cross-cultural adaptation of a questionnaire
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20200647
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEQuality of life in people with coronary artery disease: translation and cross-cultural adaptation of a questionnaire
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20200647
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0647
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Objective:
to carry out translation, cross-cultural adaptation to Portuguese and assess the reliability of the four versions of the Coronary Revascularization Outcome Questionnaire – adapted.
Methods:
a methodological study of translation and cross-cultural adaptation into Portuguese, as proposed by Beaton et al., and reliability analysis, by calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and item-total correlation of the four versions of the Coronary Revascularization Outcome Questionnaire – adapted.
Results:
the adaptations made facilitated the understanding of the items. All domains had Cronbach’s alpha above 0.70, except two in the post-percutaneous coronary intervention version and two in the post-myocardial surgical revascularization version. All items had item-total correlation values greater than 0.20, except two in the post-percutaneous coronary intervention version, one in the pre-coronary intervention version and six in the post-myocardial surgical revascularization version.
Conclusion:
the cross-cultural adaptation to Portuguese was considered satisfactory. Pre-procedure versions were considered reliable, while the post-procedures require other psychometric analyses.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-05-2022
Effectiveness of educational intervention with manual for anxiety and stress reduction: controlled clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210757
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEEffectiveness of educational intervention with manual for anxiety and stress reduction: controlled clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210757
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0757
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Objective:
To evaluate the effectiveness of the educational intervention through an informative manual in reducing anxiety, stress, and changes in vital signs in patients awaiting cardiac catheterization.
Methods:
Parallel, randomized, controlled, blind clinical trial. The study excluded patients waiting for cardiac catheterization; those who received the information manual were randomized to the intervention group, and those who received routine information from the unit went to the control group. The study used the State Anxiety Inventory and Perceived Stress Scale and the ANOVA test to analyze the outcomes between the groups. Clinical Trials .
Results:
There was no change concerning time, first and second moment (anxiety, P=0.225; and stress, P=0.696), interaction (anxiety, P=0.183; and stress, P=0.444), or groups, control, and intervention (anxiety, P=0.341; and stress, p=0.624).
Conclusion:
Although the educational intervention performed did not have an impact on the reduction of anxiety and stress, this type of intervention should be maintained for greater comfort and safety of patients and family members.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-05-2022
Spirituality and religiosity expressed by relatives of drug users: contributions to health care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210724
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ORIGINAL ARTICLESpirituality and religiosity expressed by relatives of drug users: contributions to health care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210724
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0724
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Objective:
to analyze the expressions of spirituality and religiosity of relatives of people who abuse or are dependent on psychoactive substances.
Methods:
exploratory-descriptive research that dialogues with the spirituality and religiosity conceptual framework. It was performed at an outpatient clinic specialized in drug treatment in southern Brazil. Semi-structured interviews conducted with 11 relatives of patients undergoing treatment were analyzed by content analysis.
Results:
the findings were grouped into two categories: forms of expression of spirituality and religiosity practices; and their influence on relatives’ lives. Spirituality and religiosity almost always serve as a protective factor against feelings of anguish, conflicts and loneliness.
Final considerations:
despite the important role of expressions of spirituality and religiosity for many relatives, not everyone seems to benefit from them. Health professionals should consider these expressions in the construction of comprehensive health care for relatives.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-05-2022
Screening for common mental disorder in elderly residents in the countryside: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210875
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEScreening for common mental disorder in elderly residents in the countryside: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210875
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0875
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Objective:
To estimate the prevalence of common mental disorders and their associated factors in the elderly in a municipality in the countryside of the Brazilian Midwest.
Methods:
Quantitative, observational, cross-sectional approach research, conducted with 218 elderly people.
Results:
The prevalence of the common mental disorder among the elderly was 25.1%; in the univariate analysis, it was higher in females (35.4%), in the age group of 80 years or older (46.1%), brown skin color (30.2%), widowed (42.6%), illiterate (47.6%), and retired (27.6%). In the multiple analysis, the variables female gender (p<0.006), age 80 years or older (p<0.036), dissatisfaction with life (p<0.009), lack of social interaction (p=0.017), and dysfunctional family (p=0.021) remained associated with CMD.
Conclusion:
The results revealed are helpful and contribute to the reinforcement of the need for mental health care in this population extract so growing worldwide.
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EXPERIENCE REPORT01-01-2017
Focus group on qualitative research: experience report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):424-429
Abstract
EXPERIENCE REPORTFocus group on qualitative research: experience report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):424-429
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0091
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Objective:
to report the experience of applying the focus group technique for production of data in qualitative research.
Method:
four group sessions were held from May to June 2015, with the participation of professionals from the public sector of PHC and from specialized service.
Results:
the way focus group was developed is described in steps: planning, recruitment, ambience, group sessions, and evaluation.
Conclusion:
we highlight that the focus group, as a technique to produce data in collective space, can contribute not only to the construction of knowledge in Nursing, but also to the research approach with the assistance practice.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Guide of attributes of the nurse’s political competence: a methodological study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):526-534
Abstract
RESEARCHGuide of attributes of the nurse’s political competence: a methodological study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):526-534
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0483
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Objective:
To build and validate a guide of attributes of the nurse’s political competence.
Method:
Methodological research. This study comprised the construction of the instrument through literature review; experts validation of pre-established attributes for composing the guide; and clinical validation in the nurses work environment/reality. The data collection took place in the months from August to October 2014, and the analysis was based on the content analysis of Bardin and use of Epi info 3.5. All ethical precepts have been complied with.
Results:
From 29 attributes found in the literature, 25 have been validated by experts. Clinical/practical validation involved the participation of 43 nurses, who observed that the attributes are not articulated with the professional practices developed by them.
Conclusion:
The attributes of the nurse’s political competence were identified with support of literature. It is concluded that the professionals still have limited and fragmented perception of political competence, expressing difficulty/limitation.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-26-2022
Vulnerability and quality of life of older persons in the community in different situations of family care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210034
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEVulnerability and quality of life of older persons in the community in different situations of family care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210034
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0034
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Objective:
to correlate socio-contextual aspects, physical vulnerability and quality of life of older persons in the community in different situations of family care.
Methods:
epidemiological, a cross-sectional and analytical study, with elderly people in the community (n=769), with application of the instruments: Vulnerable Elders Survey-13 (VES-13), World Health Organization Quality of Life for Older Persons (WHOQOL-OLD) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF); and socio-contextual data questionnaire.
Results:
the population assessed presented an average of regular quality of life in both the WHOQOL-BREF and the WHOQOL-OLD. Older non-vulnerable persons (62.2%) and those with close family contact (82.6%) have a better quality of life than the vulnerable (p<0.0001).
Conclusion:
lower quality of life scores and more distant families are related to vulnerable elderly people; thus, the assessment of family proximity and physical vulnerability of older persons is shown to be an important factor in improving quality of life.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-09-2023
Independent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors on adolescent health-related quality of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(4):e20220780
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEIndependent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors on adolescent health-related quality of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(4):e20220780
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0780
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Objective:
To investigate the independent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep duration and food intake, in the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of Brazilian adolescents.
Methods:
Cross-sectional school-based study, with the participation of 306 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years. A questionnaire was applied with structured questions to collect lifestyle behaviors data. Perception of the HRQoL was identified using the Kidscreen-27. The study used covariance analysis and linear regression models for statistical analysis.
Results:
Adolescents who reported ≤ 2 hours/day of screen-based sedentary behavior and sleep duration equivalent to 8-10 hours/night presented significantly higher HRQoL. Adolescents who reported joint adherence ≥ 3 healthy lifestyle behaviors demonstrated approximately two [OR=2.12] to three times [OR=3.04] more chance of presenting higher perceptions of HRQoL.
Conclusion:
Although healthy lifestyle behaviors had a positive independent effect on HRQoL, joint adherence to healthy behaviors enhances the cumulative effect.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Social representation of spiritual surgeries in Umbanda: culture, religion and contributions of nursing theory
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220787
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ORIGINAL ARTICLESocial representation of spiritual surgeries in Umbanda: culture, religion and contributions of nursing theory
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220787
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0787
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Objective:
to analyze the social representation of spiritual surgeries in Umbanda for Bantu-Amerindian ritual mediums and their contributions to the cross-cultural care proposed by Madeleine Leininger.
Methods:
a descriptive-exploratory, qualitative study, supported by the procedural approach of Social Representation Theory and Transcultural Nursing Theory, carried out with 30 Umbanda mediums of the Bantu-Amerindian ritual through interviews, submitted to the Iramuteq software for lexical analysis.
Results:
mostly women, white, with an average of 46 years old and approximately 14 years of practice in Umbanda participated. The social representation of spiritual surgeries in Umbanda is objectified and anchored through a biomedical vision of care, encompassing a set of beliefs, values and practices as religious treatments, through faith, whose main objective is healing.
Final considerations:
spiritual surgeries are a form of transcultural care, according to Madeleine Leininger’s propositions, as they integrate the culture of a group through health care in Umbanda.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-29-2023
Quality of life from women’s perspective in the exercise of sex work: a study of social representations
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220169
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEQuality of life from women’s perspective in the exercise of sex work: a study of social representations
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220169
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0169
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Objectives:
to analyze the social representations elaborated by sex workers from Alto Sertão Produtivo Baiano about quality of life.
Methods:
a qualitative study, based on the Social Representation Theory, carried out in the region of Alto Sertão Produtivo Baiano, with 30 sex workers. Individual in-depth interview was carried out, with speeches organized in a corpus and treated in IRAMUTEQ, enabling lexical analysis for Descending Hierarchical Classification.
Results:
four thematic classes emerged, in which social representations of quality of life pervade: money earned to supply needs; association with healthy living and obtaining health (physical and mental); balance of emotions (although there are some negative sensations such as fear and anxiety); and faith in a deity.
Final Considerations:
the social representations elaborated by sex workers about quality of life are anchored in concepts, subjective and practical, punctuated by the World Health Organization.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-29-2023
Violence in rural areas against disabled people from the perspective of their families
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220404
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEViolence in rural areas against disabled people from the perspective of their families
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220404
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0404
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Objectives:
to know the violence spoken and felt by disabled people, living in rural areas, from the perspective of their families.
Methods:
a descriptive-exploratory and qualitative study, carried out in four municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Twelve family members who lived with disabled people in rural areas participated. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic content analysis.
Results:
disabled people, living in rural areas, experienced physical, psychological and sexual violence, perpetrated by family members, colleagues, community members and health professionals. Adaptations were mentioned in family dynamics for the care of disabled people, social, financial and leisure impacts, and challenges in access and accessibility to education and health services.
Final Considerations:
violence against this population manifests itself in a reality with socioeconomic and family particularities, marked by exclusion, disrespect and denial of rights and access to fundamental goods and services.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2023
Care for older adults with disabilities in Long Term Care Facility
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220767
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECare for older adults with disabilities in Long Term Care Facility
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220767
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0767
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Objective:
to analyze the constitution of care offered to older adults with disabilities, from Long Term Care Facility professionals’ perspective.
Methods:
this is a discourse analysis based on the post-structuralist framework. Participants in this study are professionals involved in the care for older adults, totaling 14 respondents, 13 women and one man.
Results:
from professionals’ perspective, there is a fine line between caring for older adults with disabilities and maintaining their autonomy. Care in which autonomy is restricted predisposes older adults to a process of dependency.
Final considerations:
caring for older adults with disabilities constitutes the challenge between caring and maintaining independence. Thus, older adult-centered care should be taken as a premise so that their individualities are respected.
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EXPERIENCE REPORT10-26-2020
Brazilian Nursing Process Research Network contributions for assistance in the COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200798
Abstract
EXPERIENCE REPORTBrazilian Nursing Process Research Network contributions for assistance in the COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200798
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0798
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Objective:
to describe the theoretical construction process of nursing process support documents in COVID-19 care scenarios.
Methods:
an experience report of the joint activity of the Brazilian Nursing Process Research Network (Rede de Pesquisa em Processo de Enfermagem) composed of Higher Education and Health Institution researchers in Brazil.
Results:
five instruments were organized collectively, involving the elements of nursing practice (nursing diagnoses, outcomes and interventions) in assistance for community; for patients (with suspected or mild, moderate, and critical COVID-19 and residents in Nursing Homes); for nursing workers’ health support, also subsidizing registration and documentation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Final considerations:
valuing the phenomena manifested by families/communities, patients and health professionals is essential for early detection, intervention, and prevention of diseases.
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11-13-2020
Fear of childbirth in time of the new coronavirus pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200551
Abstract
Fear of childbirth in time of the new coronavirus pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200551
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0551
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Objective:
Reflect on how the new coronavirus pandemic triggered or accentuated the fear of childbirth in pregnant women and affected childbirth care practices.
Methods:
Reflective analysis of women’s pregnancy and childbirth experiences during the current pandemic, supported by the latest scientific evidence and recommendations on the topic.
Results:
Pregnancy and childbirth are life-changing events for women, but during the new coronavirus pandemic, fear and uncertainty have taken on an unprecedented dimension in the negative way that many pregnant women have anticipated and experienced childbirth.
Final considerations:
The current period has accentuated a chronic problem: a paternalistic system of health institutions in the approach to childbirth, dense with additional levels of fear in pregnant women. In this context, addressing the fear of childbirth means not giving up the promotion of safe and positive birth experiences for women.
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09-16-2019
Socioeconomic factors related to leprosy: an integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1405-1415
Abstract
Socioeconomic factors related to leprosy: an integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1405-1415
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0651
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Objective:
To investigate in the literature the relation of socioeconomic factors in the incidence of the disease and other outcomes related to leprosy.
Method:
Integrative review conducted in Lilacs, Medline, Scopus databases and SciELO online library with studies from 2000 to 2016.
Results:
32 studies were included. Only studies that analyzed statistical associations of socioeconomic factors and outcomes related to leprosy were selected.
Conclusion:
Leprosy is greatly affected by the social context in which the patient is inserted, the chances of exposure to illness are the result of a set of not only individual aspects, but also of contexts or collective conditions. It is imperative for Nursing, as an essential part of the multiprofessional team entrusted with the care and surveillance of the disease, to recognize these factors to predict unfavorable outcomes and to develop new practices capable of reducing inequities.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-27-2019
Literacy in health and self-care in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(3):700-706
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLELiteracy in health and self-care in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(3):700-706
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0291
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Objective:
To evaluate the effect of educational intervention in the adherence to self-care activities and functional health literacy and numeracy in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Methods:
This was a quasi-experimental study conducted in two units of the Brazilian Family Health Strategy, involving people with diabetes. Educational interventions occurred in three meetings, weekly, lasting 60 minutes on average. Data were collected using the Questionário de Autocuidado com o Diabetes, before and after the interventions.
Results:
55 people participated in the study. After the interventions, the greatest difference for a better adherence to self-care was the item “inspecting the inside of the shoes before putting them on”, with 3.29 days in the week delta at analytical level. The worst was “taking insulin shots as recommended”, with 0.00 days a week delta at basic level.
Conclusion:
Educational interventions had a positive effect on adherence to self-care and functional literacy in health.
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REVIEW04-22-2020
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and development of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases in workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180965
Abstract
REVIEWPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and development of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases in workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180965
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0965
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Objectives:
to identify the scientific evidence on the development of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases due to workplace contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Methods:
integrative literature review. The search for primary articles was held in October 2017 in the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (through Pubmed), Web of Science and Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS).
Results:
the 16 studies analyzed showed that exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons was associated with cardiovascular diseases, such as increased blood pressure, heart rate variation, and ischemic heart disease; and respiratory disorders, such as decreased lung function, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, wheeze, coughing, pulmonary wheezing, chest tightness, effort dyspnea, and sore throat.
Conclusions:
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons cause deleterious effects on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems through mutations and cellular inflammation, being a risk to exposed individuals.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE02-17-2020
Occupational stress in nursing professionals of a university hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180997
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEOccupational stress in nursing professionals of a university hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180997
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0997
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Objectives:
To identify the presence of occupational stress in nursing professionals of a university hospital in the inlands of the state of Minas Gerais and examine influence of sociodemographic and occupational characteristics in this disease.
Methods:
Cross-sectional, exploratory and quantitative study with 124 professional nurses from a university hospital in the inlands of the state of Minas Gerais. The adapted and validated Portuguese version of the Job Stress Scale (JSS) was used for the performance of the study.
Results:
Most professionals were women (87.9%) with a mean age of 40.2 years, 80.6% were nursing technicians and 71.8% of the sample had some degree of exposure to occupational stress.
Conclusions:
The occupational stress index was higher than that observed in previous studies. Data obtained in the study point to the need to implement institutional measures for the prevention of occupational stress, especially by strengthening social support at work.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-08-2020
Development and validation a nursing care protocol with educational interventions for family caregivers of elderly people after stroke
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180894
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEDevelopment and validation a nursing care protocol with educational interventions for family caregivers of elderly people after stroke
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180894
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0894
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Objective:
development and validation the content of a nursing care protocol with educational interventions for family caregivers of elderly people after stroke.
Methods:
a methodological study conducted in three stages: (1) protocol development through literature review; (2) pretest with multidisciplinary team, analyzed with literature articulation; (3) protocol validation by the Delphi Technique.
Results:
the protocol was structured in the following areas: Disease Guidelines; Emotional Support; Using the Health Care Network; Diet; Airways; Medications; Hygiene; Skin Care; Disposal; Dressing/Undressing; Positioning and Transfer; Fall Prevention. In the pretest, eight experts assessed protocol clarity and content. In validation, there were two rounds by the Delphi Technique. The validated protocol consisted of 12 domains, containing 42 items and 240 care guidelines.
Conclusion:
the protocol qualifies the transition of care after hospital discharge assisting nurses in home care practice.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-07-2022
Is social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic a risk factor for depression?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210594
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEIs social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic a risk factor for depression?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210594
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0594
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Objective:
To assess factors associated with depression among higher education students and professionals during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method:
quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. 550 students and professionals participated. The data were collected by means of a digital questionnaire that included Patient Health Questionnaire-9 to assess depressive symptoms.
Results:
The factors related to depression and social isolation outcomes were significantly associated with the female gender (n= 149; 37,8%; Odds Ratio OR=2,0), white (n=127; 37,2%; OR=1,60), young people (n=130; 39,4%; OR=2,0), without religion (n=70; 40,2%; OR=1,64), with financial problems (n=80; 53,0%; OR=2,40) and family problems (n=98; 47,3%; OR=1,77); who suffered violence during the quarantine (n=28; 58,3%; OR=2,33), increased the use of illicit drugs (n=16; 59,3%; OR=2,69), used sedatives without a medical prescription (n=75; 54,0%; OR=2,94), lived in conflicting relationships (n=33; 54,1%;OR=2,14), lost their job during the pandemic (n=32; 59,3%; OR=1,99) and presented symptoms of anxiety related to COVID-19 (n=155; 45,2%; OR=3,91).
Conclusion:
there is a meaningful relationship between vulnerability and adopting risk behaviors during the pandemic-imposed social isolation with depressive symptoms. We suggest that health professionals be attentive to the need to adjust their psychosocial interventions when promoting strategies when promoting strategies to mitigate the effects and risks to mental health.
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