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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.
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RESEARCH
Social representations about religion and spirituality
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):609-616
01-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHSocial representations about religion and spirituality
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):609-616
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680406i
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Objective:
to identify the social representations about the concepts of spirituality and religion of of health teachers.
Method:
exploratory and descriptive study, based on a qualitative approach. 25 subjects participated in it. The following instruments were used to collect data: questionnaire to identify the profile; questionnaire of free association, whose inducing words were religion and spirituality, and an interview based on the scale FICA (Puchalski, 2006).
Results:
the representations about religion and spirituality, for professors, are forged around the faith in God and it gives them meaning and purpose to deal with the challenges of personal and professional living.
Conclusion:
there are still barriers that need to be overcome with a view to a comprehensive care. For this, it is essential to incorporate spirituality in the process in the curricula of health courses.
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RESEARCH
Violence in the eye of adolescents: education intervention with Culture Circles
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):617-625
01-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHViolence in the eye of adolescents: education intervention with Culture Circles
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):617-625
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680407i
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Objective:
to apply the methodology of Culture Circles on adolescents as a strategy for health education of nurses in the construction of the collective knowledge of the thematic violence.
Method:
action research type and qualitative study. Participants were 11 adolescents from a public school in Recife, PE, Brazil. Data production in Culture Circles included the participant observation with field diary, photographic recording and filming, as well as the photovoice technique. The analysis was performed by triangulating data in dialogue with the literature.
Results:
it was shown that the problematizing action provided by the Culture Circle made possible to create situations in which adolescents felt invited to critically refl ect on the phenomenon of violence in all its complexity.
Conclusion:
the health education intervention, performed by Culture Circles, added learning and mutual growth subsidizing nursing care actions that excel at leadership and autonomy of adolescents.
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RESEARCH
Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Program evaluation on user’s view
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):626-632
01-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHHypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Program evaluation on user’s view
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):626-632
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680408i
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Objectives:
to evaluate the program proposed by the Reorganization Care Plan for Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus on user's view, and describe aspects of the trajectory of the participants correlating with the program's evaluation.
Method:
evaluative study with a qualitative approach conducted in health units with the Family Health Strategy, in a city of the metropolitan region of Curitiba, in the period from September to March, 2012. A total of 30 adults with hypertension and/or Diabetes mellitus were interviewed. Data were analyzed through content analysis.
Results:
Four categories were identified: Disease diagnosis; Reasons for the program need; Knowledge of the program, and program evaluation.
Conclusion:
there was the recognition of the orientations, and the monitoring of activities developed, with emphasis in cost reduction for users.
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RESEARCH
Functional disability and socioeconomic and demographic factors in elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):633-640
01-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHFunctional disability and socioeconomic and demographic factors in elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):633-640
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680409i
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Objective:
to verify the prevalence of functional disability and associated socioeconomic and demographic factors in elderly patients of Campina Grande/PB.
Method:
cross-sectional study with elderly patients of both genders. The variables associated with functional disability were assessed using Poisson regression.
Results:
A total of 420 elderly patients were included (68.1% women). The highest prevalence of functional disability were found among females aged 80 or older, white, widowed, of economic classes D/E , who lived alone, with frequency of contacts of up to 224 people and diversity of contacts of up to 14 people. After multivariate analysis, statistically significant association was observed between functional disability, gender and age group.
Conclusion:
the association between functional disability gender and age group is shown to be an important guidance for health interventions since it will allow health services to plan actions aiming to improve, maintain or restore the functional capacity of the elderly population.
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RESEARCH
Nursing care management for children hospitalized with chronic conditions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):641-648
01-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHNursing care management for children hospitalized with chronic conditions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):641-648
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680410i
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Objective:
to understand the interactions of nurses managing nursing care for the hospitalized child with a chronic condition.
Method:
Theoretical and methodological references were used, Complex Thought and grounded theory, respectively. In the study 18 subjects have participated arranged in three groups: nurses, nursing technicians and family members. A semi-structured interview was used as technique for data collection. The data analysis followed three stages of coding: open, axial and selective.
Results:
the category "Needing to manage nursing care to the hospitalized child with chronic condition in Pediatric Inpatient Unit" and their subcategories show the complex inter subjective bindings established by nurses that support the practice of nursing care management.
Conclusion:
There are difficulties for nursing professionals to interact with the child's family and the dialogical order/disorder/interaction/organization in the implementation of the management process of care is.
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RESEARCH
Post-accident work behavior in caring for people with HIV/Aids
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):656-661
01-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHPost-accident work behavior in caring for people with HIV/Aids
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):656-661
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680412i
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Objective:
To identify post-accident conduct in the workplace by health professionals in caring for people with HIV/Aids.
Method:
A qualitative and descriptive research study with a socio-historical perspective (1986-2006), performed in a reference hospital for infectious diseases in the State of Santa Catarina. To collect data, interviews were conducted with oral history among 23 health workers and, for the treatment of data, Bardin's content analysis was used.
Results:
Post-accident behaviors emerged that included assessment, accident records, chemoprophylaxis when necessary, support, monitoring of the injured worker, and mainly psychological support.
Conclusion:
In situations in which the accident could not be avoided, post-exposure behaviors were important biosecurity strategies mentioned by health workers caring for patients with HIV/Aids, in the sense of minimizing the possible transmission of the HIV virus.
Keywords:Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeHealth ProfessionalsOccupational AccidentsOccupational HealthOccupational RisksSee more