ABSTRACT Introduction: dengue is, among the vector-transmitted diseases, the most important one, and is a public health priority. Objective: to characterize dengue admissions behavior in the Pediatrics Service of the General Teaching Hospital Julio M. Aristegui Villamil, of the municipality of Cardenas, in the province of Matanzas. Materials and methods: a retrospective descriptive study was conducted in the period from January to December 2019. The universe was formed by 779 cases that were admitted in the hospital; the entire population between 4 and 18 years was intentionally studied. The variables studied were the distribution of the admitted cases by months of the year, age group, sex and warning signs. Results: the highest admission months were August (26.5 %) and July (26.3 %), predominating the 15-18 years age-group (43.0 %). Warning signs were observed in 62 children (8 %); the highest frequency was found in the 15-18 years group (50 %), with predominance in the male sex (53.2 %). Abdominal pain was the most frequent warning sign (70.9 %). Conclusions: the highest incidence of dengue cases occurred in August and July, in the 15-18 years age group and in the male sex. Less than a tenth part showed warning signs, half of them corresponding to the 15-18 years age group. The prevailing warning sign was abdominal pain.

RESUMEN Introducción: el dengue es, de todas las enfermedades trasmitidas por vectores, la de mayor importancia, y constituye una prioridad de la salud pública. Objetivo: caracterizar el comportamiento de ingresos por dengue en el Servicio de Pediatría del Hospital General Docente Julio M. Aristegui Villamil, del municipio Cárdenas, en la provincia de Matanzas. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio retrospectivo descriptivo, en el período de enero a diciembre de 2019. El universo estuvo conformado por 779 casos que requirieron ingreso hospitalario, estudiándose de forma intencional la totalidad de la población comprendida entre los 4 y 18 años. Las variables estudiadas fueron: distribución de los casos ingresados por meses del año, grupo de edad, sexo y signos de alarma. Resultados: los meses de mayores ingresos fueron agosto (26,5 %) y julio (26,3 %), predominando el grupo de 15 a 18 años (43 %). Se observaron signos de alarma en 62 niños (8 %); la mayor frecuencia fue en el grupo de 15 a 18 años (50,0 %), con predominio en el sexo masculino (53,2 %). El dolor abdominal fue el síntoma de alarma más frecuente (70,9 %). Conclusiones: la mayor incidencia de casos de dengue se presentó en los meses de agosto y julio, en el grupo de edad de 15 a 18 años y en el sexo masculino. Poco menos de la décima parte presentó signos de alarma, correspondiendo la mitad de estos al grupo de edad de 15 a 18 años. La señal de alarma que prevaleció fue el dolor abdominal.

Abstract Aim: The purpose of this paper was to analyze the internal consistency of the Sport Motivation Scale-II (SMS-II) questionnaire based on three studies with sports practitioners in the Brazilian college context. Methods: All the three studies i) were carried out with students enrolled in higher education and engaged in sports training by their institution (n1 = 304; n2 = 441; n3 = 310); ii) used SMS-II as an instrument for data collection; iii) used the online procedure for data collection. The Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed and Cronbach's Alpha (α), McDonald's Omega (Ω), and the correlation between items were used to assess internal consistency. Results: As potentialities, five dimensions of the SMS-II presented high values of internal reliability (α and Ω > 0.60). As a limitation, the dimension of introjected regulation showed low reliability (α and Ω < 0.40) in the three studies conducted by our group. The exclusion of item 16 enabled an increase in alpha, but without achieving satisfactory reliability in Study 1 (α = 0.46) and Study 2 (α = 0.31). In Study 3, the exclusion of item 7 improved the internal reliability of the dimension (α = 0.43) also without reaching satisfactory values of internal consistency. It was not possible to identify a problematic item, given that each item had a different influence in the three studies. Conclusion: We found good values of validity and internal consistency for the Brazilian version of the SMS-II. However, we suggest attention to the introjected regulation dimension when using the instrument in the Brazilian college context.

ABSTRACT The objective of the present work was to determine the phytochemical and antibacterial characteristics of leaf extracts of five weed species located in Coliseo, province of Matanzas, Cuba. The collected leaves were washed, dried at 45°C, then powdered. The extractions were carried out in ethanol 90 % and water. The presence of several secondary metabolites classes was determined and it was quantified the content of total soluble carbohydrates and proteins, reducing sugar and total polyphenols. The antibacterial activity of the ethanolic extracts was determined against Gram positive and negative strains. Data were statistically analyzed by using SPSS 15.0 over Windows. Simple ANOVA and Tukey´s Multiple Range Test were used for comparison among the media of the treatments (extracts). The phytochemical study showed terpenoids, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, tannins, coumarins and cardiac glycosides in both ethanolic and aqueous extracts of the analyzed plants. The highest content of polyphenolic compounds was observed in Bidens pilosa and Euphorbia heterophylla. The ethanolic extracts of Ageratum conyzoides, Bidens pilosa, Momordica charantia and Euphorbia heterophylla showed antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Proteus sp. The obtained results suggest a potential use of those species for the clinical treatment of infectious diseases in humans and animals as well and they represent sources of bioactive compounds.

RESUMEN El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo determinar las características fitoquímicas y antibacterianas de extractos de hojas de cinco especies de plantas arvenses presentes en la localidad de Coliseo, provincia de Matanzas, Cuba. Las hojas de estas plantas se lavaron y secaron en una estufa a 45 °C y luego se pulverizaron. Se realizaron extracciones con etanol 90 % y agua por separado. Las mezclas se filtraron y concentraron. Se determinó la presencia de varias clases de metabolitos secundarios y se cuantificó el contenido de carbohidratos y proteínas solubles totales, azúcares reductores y fenoles totales. Se evaluó la actividad antibacteriana de los diferentes extractos etanólicos frente a cepas bacterianas Gram positivas y Gram negativas. Los datos se procesaron estadísticamente mediante el programa SPSS 15.0 para Windows y se realizó un ANOVA de clasificación simple y la Prueba de Rangos Múltiples de Tukey para la comparación entre las medias de los tratamientos (extractos). Como resultado de la caracterización fitoquímica se observó la presencia de terpenos, flavonoides, saponinas, esteroides, taninos, cumarinas y glucósidos cardiotónicos en extractos etanólicos y acuosos de las plantas evaluadas. Las mayores concentraciones de compuestos polifenólicos se observaron en Bidens pilosa y Euphorbia heterophylla. Los extractos etanólicos de Ageratum conyzoides, Bidens pilosa, Momordica charantia y Euphorbia heterophylla mostraron un efecto antibacteriano frente a Staphylococcus aureus y Proteus sp. Los resultados obtenidos sugieren el uso potencial de estas especies para el tratamiento clínico de enfermedades infecciosas, tanto en humanos como en animales, y constituyen además una fuente de compuestos bioactivos.

Objective: To investigate the association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and entrepreneurial profiles and the effects of entrepreneurial characteristics in individuals who screen positive for ADHD and self-identify as entrepreneurs. Methods: We sent 4,341 questionnaires by e-mail to applicants for a career development course for entrepreneurs. We used the propensity score covariate adjustment to balance differences between included and excluded individuals. ADHD symptoms were evaluated with the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale. The Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation scale was used to assess the entrepreneurial profile of the participants. Impairment from ADHD symptoms was assessed with the Barkley Functional Impairment Scale. Results: Those who screened positive for ADHD had higher risk-taking scores (p-value = 0.016) and lower proactivity (p-value = 0.001) than those who screened negative. Higher inattention scores were related to lower proactivity (p-value < 0.001), while higher hyperactive symptom scores were related to a more generalized entrepreneurial profile (p-value = 0.033). Among ADHD-positive participants, entrepreneurial profile scores were not significantly associated with company profits or impairment. Conclusions: Inattention symptoms were related to less proactivity, whereas hyperactive symptoms were positively associated with a general entrepreneurial orientation. ADHD-positive individuals had a higher risk-taking profile, and these characteristics did not negatively impact their lives.

Resumo: Este estudo tem o objetivo de identificar concepções de artigo científico utilizadas por estudantes da área de Engenharia Elétrica de uma universidade federal brasileira. Embora valiosas contribuições já tenham sido dadas em materiais didáticos voltados para a didatização desse gênero, nota-se a escassez de pesquisas sobre os propósitos comunicativos e os significados sociais específicos de artigos científicos produzidos e publicados nas diferentes áreas do conhecimento. Por isso, o foco deste estudo são as perspectivas dos próprios integrantes de uma dessas áreas: exploram-se aqui entrevistas semiestruturadas realizadas com estudantes de Engenharia Elétrica, sob uma abordagem qualitativa e uma perspectiva experiencial, tomando como base a metodologia de análise de conteúdo. Fundamentada nos discursos sobre escrita, a análise dos dados conclui que as percepções desses estudantes sobre o que se espera de um “bom” artigo científico apontam duas dimensões: o artigo como prática social e o artigo como prática sociopolítica. As discussões realizadas neste trabalho podem contribuir para ampliar o debate sobre a produção de gêneros acadêmicos.

Abstract: This paper aims to identify the conceptions of scientific article used by the Electrical Engineering students of a Brazilian federal university. Despite valuable contributions that were made in learning materials related to teaching students how to write this genre of text, there is a lack of research on communicative goals and specific social meanings of scientific articles produced and published in different areas of knowledge. In order to help fill in this blank, this study focuses on examining transcripts of semi-structured interviews with students of one of these areas, electrical engineering, and examining their viewpoints. A qualitative approach was used, as well as an experiential perspective based on a content analysis methodology. The data analysis shows that there are two perceptions these students have about what is expected from a “good” scientific article: the article as a social practice and the article as a sociopolitical practice. The results achieved in this work may contribute to broaden the debate on the production of academic genres in different areas of knowledge, based on the conceptions of undergraduate students themselves.

Resumen: Este estudio tiene como objetivo identificar concepciones de artículo científico utilizadas por estudiantes del área de Ingeniería Eléctrica de una universidad federal brasileña. Aunque ya se han realizado valiosas contribuciones en materiales didácticos destinados a enseñar este género, existe una falta de investigación sobre los propósitos comunicativos y los significados sociales específicos de los artículos científicos producidos y publicados en diferentes áreas del conocimiento. Por lo tanto, el enfoque de este estudio son las perspectivas de los miembros de una de estas áreas. En el caso de este trabajo, se exploran entrevistas semiestructuradas con estudiantes de Ingeniería Eléctrica, utilizando un enfoque cualitativo y una perspectiva experimental, basada en la metodología de análisis de contenido. Basado en los discursos sobre la escritura, el análisis de los datos muestra que las percepciones de estos estudiantes sobre lo que se espera de un "buen" artículo científico apuntan a dos concepciones: el artículo como práctica social y el artículo como práctica sociopolítica. Las discusiones realizadas en este trabajo pueden contribuir para ampliar el debate sobre la producción de géneros académicos.

RESUMO Objetivo: Estimar o consumo de informações relacionadas com doença do novo coronavírus e seus efeitos em profissionais do setor da saúde durante a pandemia. Métodos: Um questionário on-line foi distribuído para funcionários de uma instituição de saúde em São Paulo, Brasil, entre 3 e 10 de abril de 2020. Os dados foram analisados com estatísticas descritivas. Resultados: Foram incluídos nas análises 2.646 participantes. A maioria (44,4%) reportou ter acessado uma quantidade excessiva ou próxima de excessiva sobre o novo coronavírus, e 67,6% reportaram ter aumentado seu tempo médio em mídias sociais. Quando perguntados se era fácil determinar o que era informação confiável, 43,2% responderam “às vezes”, comparados com 14,6% que responderam “sempre”. Sobre os possíveis sinais de sobrecarga de informação associada com a pandemia, 31% sempre ou quase todos os dias se sentiram estressados com a quantidade de informações que tinham que acompanhar. Entre os respondentes, 80,0% reportaram sentir pelo menos um sintoma como dor de cabeça, espasmos oculares, inquietação ou dificuldade para dormir. Participantes com um estilo mais negativo de lidar com muitas informações também reportaram maior proporção de sintomas que os participantes com estilo positivo. De forma semelhante, participantes que aumentaram seu acesso a mídias sociais reportaram maior proporção de sintomas do que os que diminuíram seu acesso durante a pandemia. Conclusão: Nossa pesquisa fornece uma descrição de como os indivíduos consomem informações relacionadas com a doença do novo coronavirus durante a pandemia e sugere que a exposição a uma quantidade excessiva de informações e as elevadas demandas podem impor sofrimento psicológico e afetar a saúde mental.

ABSTRACT Objective: To estimate coronavirus disease 2019-related information consumption and related implications for health care professionals (medical and nonmedical personnel) during the pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional on-line survey was distributed to employees of a major health care institution located in São Paulo, Brazil between April 3 and April 10, 2020. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The sample comprised 2,646 respondents. Most participants (44.4%) reported excessive or almost excessive access to information about the novel coronavirus and 67.6% reported having increased their average time spent on social media. When asked how frequently they consider it was easy to determine the reliability of information, “sometimes” corresponded to 43.2% of the answers in contrast to 14.6% responding “always”. Answers related to potential signs of information overload associated with the pandemic indicated that 31% of respondents felt stressed by the amount of information they had to keep up with almost every day or always. Overall, 80.0% of respondents reported having experienced at least one of the following symptoms: headache, eye twitching, restlessness or sleeping difficulty. The frequency of symptoms was higher among participants with a more negative information processing style regarding when dealing with large volumes of information relative to those with a positive information processing style. Likewise, symptoms were more frequently reported by participants who had increased their social media access relative to those reporting reduced access during the pandemic. Conclusion: Our survey provides a description of how health professionals consume COVID-19 related information during the pandemic, and suggests that excessive information exposure and high processing demands may impose psychological distress and affect mental health.

Abstract Background: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation seems to be a promising option to intensify the rehabilitation and improve the exercise capacity of patients in the immediate postoperative period of cardiac surgery. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the hemodynamic (heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and mean blood pressure) and respiratory (respiratory rate and oxygen saturation) responses to neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the immediate postoperative period in patients submitted to cardiac surgery and to verify its feasibility and safety. Methods: This is a pilot randomized controlled trial, wherein critical patients in the immediate postoperative period of cardiac surgery were randomly assigned to a control group, using sham neuromuscular electrical stimulation, or an experimental group, submitted to neuromuscular electrical stimulation sessions (FES), for 60 min, with a 50-Hz frequency, 200-µs pulse duration, time on: 3 s, and time off: 9 s. Data distribution was evaluated by the Shapiro-Wilk test. The analysis of variance was used and a p-value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Thirty patients were included in the study. The neuromuscular electrical stimulation was applied within the first 23.13 ± 5.24 h after cardiac surgery, and no changes were found regarding the hemodynamic and respiratory variables between the patients who underwent neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and those in the control group. Conclusions: In the present study, neuromuscular electrical stimulation did not promote changes in hemodynamic and respiratory responses of patients in the immediate postoperative period of cardiac surgery.

ABSTRACT This transversal study, with a descriptive-exploratory character, aimed to analyze the presence of arterial hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis treatment, and its associated factors. Interviews were held with 140 patients of an institute of nephrology located in the rural area of the state of Minas Gerais, in August – October 2013. The prevalence of arterial hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease was 78.8%. A relationship was observed between diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemias and ignorance regarding renal failure with arterial hypertension. It was identified that 72.2% of the participants were above their ideal weight, and that of these, 63.3% presented hypertensive crisis in the interdialytic period. It is concluded that arterial hypertension is significantly present in individuals, and that the associated factors are: effective adherence to the dialysis and drug treatment; control of fluid and food intake; and physical activity.

RESUMEN Estudio transversal, de carácter descriptivo exploratorio, cuyo objetivo fue analizar la presencia de hipertensión arterial en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica en tratamiento hemodialítico y sus factores asociados. Fueron entrevistados 140 pacientes de un instituto de nefrología ubicado en el interior del estado de Minas Gerais, en el periodo de agosto a octubre de 2013. La prevalencia de hipertensión arterial en los pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica fue de 78,8%. Se constató relación entre diabetes mellitus, dislipidemias y desconocimiento acerca de la insuficiencia renal con la hipertensión arterial. Se identificó que 72,2% de los participantes excedieron al peso ideal y, de estes, 63,3% presentaron crisis hipertensiva en el periodo interdialítico. Se concluye que la hipertensión arterial está presente de modo significativo en los individuos y los factores asociados son: adhesión efectiva al tratamiento dialítico y medicamentoso; control de ingesta hídrica y alimentar; y actividad física.

RESUMO Estudo transversal, de caráter descritivo-exploratório. Objetivou analisar a presença de hipertensão arterial em pacientes portadores de doença renal crônica em tratamento hemodialítico e seus fatores associados. Foram entrevistados 140 pacientes de um instituto de nefrologia localizado no interior do estado de Minas Gerais, no período de agosto a outubro de 2013. A prevalência de hipertensão arterial nos pacientes portadores de doença renal crônica foi de 78,8%. Constatou-se relação entre diabetes mellitus, dislipidemias e desconhecimento acerca da insuficiência renal com a hipertensão arterial. Identificou-se que 72,2% dos participantes excederam ao peso ideal, e destes, 63,3% apresentaram crise hipertensiva no período interdialítico. Conclui-se que a hipertensão arterial está presente significativamente nos indivíduos e os fatores associados são: adesão efetiva ao tratamento dialítico e medicamentoso; controle de ingesta hídrica e alimentar; e atividade física.

Introducción: La posible asociación de las parasitosis intestinales con la pobreza y el saneamiento ambiental insuficiente, hacen necesario estudiar la prevalencia de este hecho en un barrio pobre de la ciudad de Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia de parasitosis intestinales y factores de riesgo en niños de 1 a 12 años, de una zona pobre de Barquisimeto, Venezuela, área de influencia del Ambulatorio Urbano Tipo II “Dr. Agustín Zubillaga”. Método: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal, con muestra no probabilística por conveniencia (114 niños llevados a la consulta externa del ambulatorio). Previo consentimiento informado, se realizó una entrevista y se solicitó una muestra de heces para examen directo y concentrado. Se calcularon porcentajes, proporciones, Chi cuadrado y t de Student, con intervalo de confianza de 95%. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 28,9% parasitados, predominando en preescolares (33,3%), sin diferencia según sexo. Los agentes causales encontrados fueron Blastocystis hominis (22,8%), Entamoeba histolytica (5,3%), Giardia lamblia (4,4%) y Ascaris lumbricoides (1,8%). El predominio de protozoarios sobre helmintos podría deberse al uso de antihelmínticos indicados por pediatras como profilaxis y los padres por automedicación. Se encontró Endolimax nana en 11,4%, lo que es indicador de fecalismo. Se encontró asociación entre parasitosis intestinales y hacinamiento (40,5%), no así con otros factores considerados de riesgo, lo que quizás se deba a la homogeneidad de tales factores en dicha comunidad. Se concluye que hay una prevalencia considerable de parasitosis intestinales a expensas de Blastocystis hominis, asociada especialmente con el hacinamiento.

Introduction: The possible association of intestinal parasitism with poverty and insufficient environmental sanitation motivates the study of the prevalence of this fact in a poor neighborhood of Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Objective: To determine the frequency of intestinal parasitism and risk factors in children of 1 to 12 years of a poor zone of Barquisimeto, Venezuela, influence area of “Dr. Agustín Zubillaga” Type II Urban Ambulatory. Methods:A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed, with a non probabilistic by convenience sample (114 children attending the outpatient clinic of the ambulatory center). An informed consent was obtained, an interview was performed and a fecal specimen was obtained for direct and concentrate analysis. Percentages, proportions, Chi square and t Student, with 95% statistical confidence interval were calculated. Results: 28,9% of the children were parasited, predominating in pre-school age (33,3%) without sex predominance. Blastocystis hominis (22,8%), Entamoeba histolytica (5,3%), Giardia lamblia (4,4%) and Ascaris lumbricoides (1,8%) were identified. Predominance of protozoan over helminthes could be due to the use of antihelminthics prescribed by pediatricians as prophylaxis and by parents as selfmedication. Endolimax nana was demonstrated in 11,4%, which suggests fecalism. Association between intestinal parasitism and overcrowding was found in 40,5% of cases, but not with other factors considered of risk, perhaps due to the homogeneity of these factors in this community. In conclusion, there is a considerable prevalence of intestinal parasitism at the expense of Blastocystis hominis, associated especially with overcrowding.

This qualitative study aims to describe the pregnant women's perceptions on the delivery process. 10 women joined in the educational workshop first edition. The pregnant ladies were participating in a pioneering program sponsored by the Human Resources Department at a university in Curitiba, Paraná. The workshops were held from September to October 2008 with the contribution of the university's professors and employees and it approached issues related to the pregnancy cycle. Database was collected via individual interviews at the participants'workplace and recorded by digital equipment. We used a semi structured interview guide for data collection. After the transcription, data was submitted to a thematic content analysis. Two themes have been identified: a) participation in the workshops made possible for the pregnant women to share and strengthen their personal experience; b) the educational workshop contributed to expand the women's perspective about the childbirth process. The results show that this learning modality allows the sharing of experiences and that it can contribute to the consolidation of the pregnant women's perceptions and to the strengthening of their decisions about childbirth. Apart from the results achieved it is worth highlighting the initiative of starting up the program. The workshop demonstrated the importance of widening an educational modality that involves pregnant women in their own working environment.

Estudio cualitativo realizado con el objetivo de describir la percepción y perspectivas de las mujeres embarazadas sobre el proceso de parto. Participaron diez embarazadas inscritas en la primera edición de talleres educativos de un programa pionero promovido por el departamento de recursos humanos de una institución de enseñanza superior de la capital del Estado de Paraná. Los talleres se llevaron a cabo entre septiembre y octubre de 2008 y contaron con la participación de profesores y empleados de la institución. Se trataron asuntos relativos al ciclo del embarazo. Para la recogida de datos se realizaron entrevistas individuales en el lugar de trabajo de las participantes, grabadas con equipo digital. Se utilizó un cuestionario pré estructurado como instrumento de recogida de datos y, después de su transcripción, se efectuó el análisis temático de contenido. Fueron identificadas dos categorías a) la participación en talleres educativos posibilitó compartir experiencias, fortaleciendo la vivencia del embarazo y b) el (re)significado de la experiencia en dichos talleres contribuyó a ampliar los horizontes y perspectivas sobre el proceso de parto. Los resultados muestran que este tipo de modalidad educativa, además de posibilitar el compartir saberes y experiencias entre los sujetos implicados, puede contribuir a fortalecer a las mujeres en sus perceptivas y decisiones sobre el parto. Además de los resultados obtenidos, la iniciativa de establecer el programa ha merecido mención. Los talleres han dado visibilidad y demostrado la importancia de ampliar este tipo de modalidad educativa, más allá de las instituciones de salud, que involucra embarazadas en su propio ambiente de trabajo.

Estudo qualitativo cujo objetivo foi descrever a percepção e as perspectivas de gestantes sobre o processo de parto. Participaram dez gestantes inscritas na primeira edição de oficinas educativas, inseridas em um programa pioneiro promovido pelo Departamento de Recursos Humanos de uma instituição de ensino superior, situada na capital do Paraná. As oficinas foram realizadas no período de setembro a outubro de 2008 e contaram com a participação de professores e funcionários da instituição, que abordaram temáticas relativas ao ciclo gravídico puerperal. A coleta de dados foi feita por meio de entrevistas individuais, no local de trabalho das participantes, e gravadas com equipamento digital. Utilizou-se um roteiro semiestruturado para coleta de dados. Após a transcrição, os dados foram submetidos à análise temática de conteúdo. Foram identificadas duas categorias temáticas: a) a participação em oficinas educativas possibilitou o compartilhar experiências, fortalecendo a vivência da gestação e b) a (re)significação de experiência em oficinas educativas contribuiu para a ampliação de horizontes e o descortinar de perspectivas sobre o processo de parto. Os resultados mostram que a modalidade educativa sob a forma de oficina possibilita o compartilhar de experiências e pode contribuir para o fortalecimento das mulheres nas suas perceptivas e decisões sobre o parto. Além dos resultados alcançados, a iniciativa de formação do programa mereceu destaque. As oficinas deram visibilidade e demonstraram a importância de ampliar, para além das instituições de saúde, a realização de um tipo de modalidade educativa que envolve gestantes em seu próprio ambiente de trabalho.

Se hace un estudio retrospectivo de los enfermos ingresados por status asmaticus en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos del Hospital Provincial Docente Clinicoquirúrgico de Pinar del Río, en un período de 5 años y que fueron sometidos a ventilación mecánica, los cuales representaron el 32,65 % del total de ingresos por esa entidad. El 57 % fueron mujeres con una media de edad de 48 años. La media de tiempo de intubación fue de 60 horas. Se hizo un estudio de su situación clínica al ingreso, las causas de intubación y los parámetros ventilatorios que se vienen utilizando hasta la actualidad y se analizaron las complicaciones y la mortalidad que ascendió a 9,38 %. Todos los resultados fueron comparados con los de otros autores y la literatura nacional e internacional.