Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the body yield and quality of fresh and post-freezing filet of male and female fish of inbred and non-inbred AquaAmérica genetic group and the hybrid between the AquaAmérica and Tilamax varieties. Forty fish (20 males and 20 females) of each genetic group were housed in four 48-m3 hapa net cages, getting 120 fish per cage. The fish were housed at 51 days of age and farmed for 269 days. Pre-slaughter weight was higher (P<0.05) in the AquaAmérica × Tilamax males (0.805±0.204 kg) than in the inbred AquaAmérica male (0.643±0.115 kg). Filet yield percentage was higher (P<0.05) in the AquaAmérica × Tilamax males (32.14±4.72%) than in the inbred AquaAmérica (28.15±2.67%) and non-inbred AquaAmérica (29.06±2.80%) males. Head and viscera yield percentages, pH, color values (L*, a* and b*), shear force, drip loss and cooking loss did not differ significantly between the genetic groups and sexes. Alterations in meat quality were observed after freezing. In conclusion, inbreeding in the AquaAmérica variety resulted in reduced slaughter weight for males; AquaAmérica × Tilamax males have a higher filet yield; and filet quality is not influenced by crossing, inbreeding, or sex, but is changed after freezing.

Abstract Background The new coronavirus pandemic increased the violation of human rights to adequate food and nutrition and increased food and nutritional insecurity in the Brazilian population. Objective to analyze the policies and programs adopted by the Brazilian Government to promote food and nutritional security during the pandemic (year 2020). Method Official websites were searched to identify proposed initiatives. Results Despite some specific measures, such as emergency financial aid, more effective strategies to strengthen the Food Acquisition Program, encourage small farmers, facilitate food transportation and sale and to guarantee that assistance programs that facilitate income and food access are continued throughout the whole pandemic, need to be urgently considered. Conclusion Initiatives from the three spheres of government are required to combat the impacts of the new coronavirus pandemic on indices of food and nutritional insecurity in Brazil.

Resumo Introdução A pandemia do novo coronavírus intensificou a violação do direito humano à alimentação e nutrição adequadas e elevou a insegurança alimentar e nutricional na população brasileira. Objetivo Analisar as estratégias das políticas e programas de segurança alimentar e nutricional adotadas pelo governo brasileiro durante a pandemia (ano de 2020) para promoção da segurança alimentar e nutricional e combate à insegurança alimentar e nutricional no país. Método Realizou-se busca nos sites oficiais para análise das ações propostas. Resultados Apesar de algumas proposições pontuais, como a distribuição do auxílio emergencial, estratégias mais enérgicas, como o fortalecimento do Programa de Aquisição de Alimentos, encorajamento de pequenos agricultores, facilitação do transporte e da comercialização de alimentos e a garantia da continuidade de programas assistenciais que facilitem acesso à renda e à alimentação durante a pandemia, precisam ser urgentemente adotadas. Conclusão Essas estratégias requerem atuação das três esferas de governo em prol do combate dos impactos da pandemia do novo coronavírus nos índices de insegurança alimentar e nutricional no Brasil.

Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and describe the factors associated with off-label drug use in an adult intensive care unit (ICU) of a Brazilian hospital. An analytical, cross-sectional, prospective study was conducted in the adult ICU population from March 2018 to May 2018. Off-label use of medication was classified by indication, dosage, route of administration, type and volume of diluent, and duration of administration. Most patients were female (57.89%), non-elderly (56.14%), and had a mean age of 54.44 ± 17.15 years. The prevalence of off-label drug use was 70.31%, but was not associated with the clinical severity of the patients. A statistically significant association was observed between label use of drugs and prescribing potentially inappropriate medicines (PIM). The most common reasons for off-label drug use were therapeutic indication (19.58%) and volume of diluent (23.30%). Drug administration by enteral tubes accounted for the largest number of off-label uses due to route of administration (90.85%). There was a higher prevalence of off-label use of systemic antimicrobials (14.44%) and norepinephrine (9.28%). Our study provided a broad characterization of off-label drug use in an adult ICU and showed why it is important for health professionals to evaluate the specific risks and benefits of this practice.

Abstract Objective This study verified the occurrence of dental sensitivity in patients submitted to a 35% hydrogen peroxide based product (Whiteness HP Maxx 35% – FGM), skin cold sensation threshold (SCST) and its influence on dental sensitivity. Material and Methods Sixty volunteers were divided into 4 groups (n = 15), according to SCST (low: GI and GIII, and high: GII and IV) and bleaching treatment (hydrogen peroxide: GI and GII, and placebo: GIII and GIV). SCST was determined in the inner forearm for 6 different times using a neurosensory analyzer, the TSA II (Medoc Advanced Medical Systems, Ramat Yishai, Northern District, Israel). Dental sensitivity measurements were performed 10 different times using a thermal stimulus and an intraoral device attached to TSA II, positioned in the buccal surface of the upper right central incisor. Spontaneous dental sensitivity was also determined using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Data were submitted to Student's t-test and Pearson's Correlation Test (α=0.05). SCST remained the same during bleaching treatment. Results Distinct responses of dental sensitivity were found in patients with low and high SCST during the first and third bleaching session (p≤0.05). The teeth submitted to the bleaching treatment became more sensitive to cold than those treated with placebo. Moreover, data obtained with TSA and VAS presented moderate correlation. Conclusions Bleaching treatment increased dental sensitivity and skin cold sensation threshold might represent a determining factor in this occurrence, since low and high SCST patients had different responses to the thermal stimulus in the teeth.

Objective: To evaluate the self-esteem of women with an ostomy and its association with sociodemographic, clinical and self-care characteristics. Method: Transversal and analytical study with a quantitative approach, made with 33 women using the Rosenberg Self- Esteem Scale. Results: The self-esteem's average was of 7.4 (+ - 4.7). Womenwith a partner, who had completed high school, presence of profession/occupation, income above 1 minimum wage, Catholicism practitioners, with permanent colostomy for more than five years of achievement, who had a malignant neoplasm of the colon as a cause and showed no disease/comorbidities showed self-esteem above average. Conclusions: The self-esteem of ostomized women can improve according to their sociodemographic characteristics, clinic and self-care, so these factors must be considered in the evaluation of the patient for the development of multiprofessional actions that influence their coping.

Objetivo: Evaluar la autoestima de las mujeres con ostomías intestinales y su asociación con características socio-demográficas, clínicas y de autocuidado. Método: Estudio transversal, analítico con abordaje cuantitativo, realizado con 33 mujeres con la Escala de Autoestima de Rosenberg. Resultados: La autoestima media fue de 7,4 (+ - 4,7). Las mujeres con compañero, que poseían enseñanza secundaria completa, con profesión/ocupación, renta superior a un salario mínimo, practicantes de catolicismo, con colostomía definitiva hace más de 5 años de realización, que tenían la neoplasia maligna de colon como causa principal y que no presentaron enfermedades/comorbilidades asociadas, presentaron mayores niveles de autoestima. Conclusión: La autoestima de las mujeres ostomizadas puede mejorar en función de sus características socio-demográficas, clínicas y de autocuidado, por lo que estos factores han de ser considerados en la evaluación del paciente para el desarrollo de acciones multiprofesionales que influyan positivamente en su afrontamiento.

ABSTRACT This study sought to identify technologies existing in the literature and their use in promoting patient safety in the medication process. An integrative review was performed in the following databases: Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Spanish Bibliographic Index of Health Sciences, Nursing Database, PubMed Central, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web of Science and SciVerse Scopus, including articles published between 2013 and 2017. Twenty international articles composed the final sample, ten (50%) published in the year 2014. Eleven technologies were identified, with prevalence of four regarding prescribed steps (36.3%) and four regarding drug administration (36.3%), with the technologies most investigated being: Radio Frequency Identification, Computerized Physician Order Entry and Bar-Code-Assisted Medication Administration.

RESUMEN Este estudio tuvo el propósito de identificar, en la literatura, las tecnologías existentes así como su uso en la promoción de seguridad del paciente en el proceso de medicación. Es una revisión integrativa realizada en las bases de datos: Literatura Latinoamericana y de Caribe en Ciencias de la Salud, Medical Literature Analysisand Retrieval System Online, Índice Bibliográfico Español de Ciencias de la Salud, Base de Datos de Enfermería, PubMed Central, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web Of Science y SciVerse Scopus, abarcando artículos publicados entre 2013 y 2017. Veinte artículos internacionales hicieron parte de la muestra final, siendo diez (50%) publicados en el año de 2014. Once tecnologías fueron identificadas, con predominancia de las etapas de prescripción, cuatro (36,3%), y administración de medicamentos, cuatro (36,3%), siendo las tecnologías más abordadas: Radio Frequency Identification, Computerized Physician Order Entry yBar-Code-Assisted Medication Administration.

RESUMO Este estudo buscou identificar na literatura as tecnologias existentes e seu uso na promoção da segurança do paciente no processo de medicação. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa realizada nas bases de dados: Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Medical Literature Analysisand Retrieval System Online, Índice Bibliográfico Espanhol de Ciências da Saúde, Base de Dados de Enfermagem, PubMed Central, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web Of Science e SciVerse Scopus, abrangendo artigos publicados entre 2013 e 2017. Vinte artigos internacionais compuseram a amostra final, sendo dez (50%) publicados no ano de 2014. Onze tecnologias foram identificadas, com prevalência das etapas de prescrição quatro (36,3%) e administração de medicamentos quatro (36,3%), sendo as tecnologias mais abordadas: Radio Frequency Identification, Computerized Physician Order Entry e Bar-Code-Assisted Medication Administration.

Abstract Background Agaricus brasiliensis is a medicinal mushroom with immunomodulatory and antitumor activities attributed to the β-glucans presented in the polysaccharide fraction of its fruiting body. Since β-glucans enhance cellular immunoresponsiveness, in this study we aimed to evaluate the effect of an acid-treated polysaccharide-rich fraction (ATF) of A. brasiliensis on the ability of human monocytes to adhere/phagocyte C. albicans yeast cells, their expression of pattern recognition receptors and their ability to produce cytokines. Methods Adhesion/phagocytosis of FITC-labeled C. albicans was evaluated by flow cytometry. Cells were incubated with specific fluorochrome-labeled antibodies for TLR2 and 4, βGR and MR and also evaluated by flow cytometry. Monocytes were cultured with ATF, and culture supernatants were collected for analysis of in vitro cytokine production by ELISA (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-12 and IL-10). Results ATF significantly increased the adherence/phagocytosis of C. albicans by monocytes and this was associated with enhanced expression of TLR2 and TLR4, while no effect was observed on βGR or MR. Moreover, expression of TLR4 and TLR2 was associated with higher levels of in vitro production of TNF-α and IL-1, respectively. Production of IL-10 was also increased by ATF treatment, but we found no association between its production and the expression of Toll-like receptors. Conclusion Our results provided us with evidence that A. brasiliensis polysaccharides affect human monocytes probably through the modulation of Toll-like receptors.

OBJECTIVE: to identify in the scientific literature, the defining characteristics of the nursing diagnosis "willingness to improved resilience" in studies conducted with ostomized people. METHOD: this was an integrative literature review conducted in the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Bibliographic Spanish Index in Health Sciences, PubMed Central, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web of Science and SciVerse Scopus databases, using the non-controlled descriptors in the Medical Subject Headings vocabulary (MeSH): "Ostomy," "Resilience", "Psychological Adaptation" and "Quality of life". The inclusion criteria were: scientific articles available in full; in Portuguese, English, and Spanish; with patients aged over 18 years, published between 2009 and 2014; and presenting at least one defining characteristic of the studied nursing diagnosis in their results. After the analysis, the final sample consisted of nine articles. RESULTS: international studies predominated with the level of evidence VI. Among the defining characteristics, 10 out of 17, which are present in the NANDA International for nursing diagnosis "willingness to improved resilience," were found in the literature. CONCLUSION: the defining characteristic presented in the taxonomy for the diagnosis "willingness to improved resilience" were found in studies with ostomized population.

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue identificar en la literatura científica las características def inidoras del diagnóstico de enfermería 'disposición para mejorar la resiliencia" en estudios realizados con personas ostomizadas. Se trata de una revisión integradora de la literatura llevada a cabo en las bases de datos Literatura Latinoamericana y del Caribe en Ciencias de la Salud, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Índice Bibliográfico Espanol de Ciencias de la Salud, PubMed Central, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web Of Science y SciVerse Scopus, utilizado los descriptores no controlados del vocabulario Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): 'Ostomy", "Resilience", "Adaptation Psychological" y 'Quality of life". Los criterios de inclusión fueron: artículos científicos disponibles en su totalidad; en português, inglês y espanol; más de 18 anos de edad, publicados entre 2009-2014; que en sus resultados presentasen al menos una característica definidora del diagnóstico de enfermería estudiado. Tras el análisis, la muestra final estuvo compuesta por nueve artículos. Predominaron los estudios internacionales con nivel de evidencia VI. Con respecto a las características definidoras, 10 de las 17 características presentes en la NANDA Internacional para el diagnóstico de enfermería en cuestión fueron encontrados en la literatura. En estudios con poblaciones ostomizadas se encontraron características definidoras presentadas en la taxonomía referida al diagnóstico "disposición para mejorar la resiliencia".

OBJETIVO: identificar na literatura científica as características definidoras do diagnóstico de enfermagem "disposição para resiliência melhorada" em estudos desenvolvidos com pessoas ostomizadas. MÉTODO: trata-se de revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bases de dados Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Índice Bibliográfico Espanhol de Ciências da Saúde, PubMed Central, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web Of Science e SciVerse Scopus, utilizando-se os descritores não controlados do vocabulário Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): "Ostomy", "Resilience", "Adaptation Psychological" e "Quality of life". Os critérios de inclusão foram: artigos científicos disponíveis na íntegra; nas línguas, português, inglês e espanhol; com faixa etária acima de 18 anos, publicados entre 2009 e 2014; que apresentassem nos seus resultados pelo menos uma característica definidora do diagnóstico de enfermagem estudado. Após a análise, a amostra final foi composta de nove artigos. RESULTADOS: predominaram estudos internacionais, com nível de evidência VI. Em relação às características definidoras, 10 das 17 características presentes na NANDA Internacional para o diagnóstico de enfermagem "disposição para resiliência melhorada" foram encontradas na literatura. CONCLUSÃO: em estudos com população ostomizada, foram encontradas características definidoras apresentadas na referida taxonomia para o diagnóstico "disposição para resiliência melhorada".

O teste Memória Lógica da Wechsler Memory Scale - Revised (WMS-R) é amplamente utilizado na prática clínica como instrumento de avaliação da memória verbal. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar as propriedades psicométricas iniciais de versões alternativas das histórias traduzidas e livremente adaptadas da WMS-R empregadas no Brasil: três histórias equiparáveis à história Ana Soares e três à de Roberto Mota. A amostra foi constituída de 655 universitários, com idades entre 18 e 35 anos. Foi solicitada a recordação livre imediata e tardia (após 30 min) de cada história, original e alternativas. A análise de equivalência entre a recordação imediata e tardia das histórias alternativas e originais mostrou que cinco histórias foram memorizadas de forma equiparável às histórias originais se aplicadas individualmente. A recordação de três pares dessas histórias alternativas também foi equivalente à recordação do par original. Uma análise utilizando a Teoria de Resposta ao Item apontou os itens com melhor índice discriminativo. Assim, propõe-se histórias alternativas às do WMS-R que poderão ser usadas em estudos de normatização.

The Logical Memory test of the Wechsler Memory Scale - Revised (WMS-R) is widely used in clinical practice as a tool for verbal memory assessment. The aim of this study was to examine the initial psychometric properties of alternative versions of the stories translated and freely adapted from WMS -R used in Brazil: three stories comparable to Ana Soares' and three to Roberto Mota's stories. The sample consisted of 655 adults aged between 18 and 35 years. Immediate and delayed free recall of each original and alternative story was requested. The analysis of equivalence between the recall of alternative and original stories showed that five stories proved equivalent to the original stories, if applied individually. Recall of three pairs of these alternative stories was also equivalent to that of the original pair. An analysis using Item Response Theory (IRT) showed the items with best discriminative index. Therefore, the alternative stories proposed here can be used in normalization studies.

O teste Memória Lógica da Escala Wechsler de Memória é uma das tarefas mais empregadas de avaliação de memória e é composto de duas histórias sobre diferentes personagens que contém 25 itens. A repetição destas histórias para a mesma pessoa em diferentes ocasiões leva a uma melhora nos escores por efeito de familiaridade com seu conteúdo. Portanto, versões alternativas deste teste devem ser construídas de modo a permitir que o teste seja repetido em situações como a avaliação longitudinal de pacientes. OBJETIVO: Apresentar 3 histórias alternativas a cada uma das versões das histórias originais mais empregadas no Brasil (Ana Soares e Roberto Mota). MÉTODOS: As histórias alternativas foram construídas obedecendo aos seguintes critérios: estrutura geral ou conteúdo temático (apresentação do personagem; conflito; agravante ou complemento; resolução); estrutura específica (sexo do personagem; localidade e ocupação, detalhes da ocorrência); estrutura formal (número de palavras, caracteres, verbos e substantivos); e legibilidade. RESULTADOS: São apresentadas as histórias alternativas e critérios de correção em comparação às versões das histórias originais. CONCLUSÃO: as histórias alternativas apresentadas tem correspondência temática e estrutural com as versões brasileiras do teste original.

The logical memory test of the Wechsler Memory Scale is one of the most frequently used standardized tests for assessing verbal memory and consists of two separate short stories each containing 25 idea units. Problems with practice effects arise with re-testing a patient, as these stories may be remembered from previous assessments. Therefore, alternative versions of the test stimuli should be developed to minimize learning effects when repeated testing is required for longitudinal evaluations of patients. OBJECTIVE: To present three alternative stories for each of the original stories frequently used in Brazil (Ana Soares and Roberto Mota) and to show their similarity in terms of content, structure and linguistic characteristics. METHODS: The alternative stories were developed according to the following criteria: overall structure or thematic content (presentation of the character, conflict, aggravation or complements and resolution); specific structure (sex of the character, location and occupation, details of what happened); formal structure (number of words, characters, verbs and nouns); and readability. RESULTS: The alternative stories and scoring criteria are presented in comparison to the original WMS stories (Brazilian version). CONCLUSION: The alternative stories presented here correspond well thematically and structurally to the Brazilian versions of the original stories.

Objective to validate an instrument for the assessment of the peripheral venipuncture technique with over-the-needle catheter. Methods methodological, transversal study developed with 24 judge nurses, professors of the subject semiology and/or physical examination techniques, with at least 1 year of experience in those disciplines in three stages: preparation of checklist; submission to the judges for evaluation; and content validation through the application of the Kappa index. Results out of the 26 items of the instrument, only 2 did not have Kappa index and content validity index within the established parameters. Out of these 24 items, 7 showed perfect concordance index, 10 great and 7 good. Conclusion the instrument had representation and extension about the area of interest.

Objetivo validar un instrumento para evaluación de la técnica de punción venosa periférica con catéter con agujas. Métodos estudio metodológico, transversal, desarrollado con 24 enfermeros jueces, maestros de la asignatura Semiología y/o semiótica, con, al menos 1 año de experiencia en las disciplinas, en tres etapas: desarrollo de la lista de verificación; sumisión a los jueces para evaluación; y validación del contenido mediante aplicación del índice de Kappa. Resultados de los 26 ítems del instrumento, sólo 2 no obtuvieron índice Kappa e Índice de Validez Contenido según los parámetros establecidos. De estos 24 artículos, 7 señalaron índice de concordancia perfecta, 10 óptimo y 7 bueno. Conclusión el instrumento tuvo representación y extensión acerca del dominio de interés.

Objetivo validar um instrumento para avaliação da técnica de punção venosa periférica com cateter agulhado. Métodos estudo metodológico, transversal desenvolvido com 24 enfermeiros juízes, docentes da disciplina de Semiologia e/ou Semiotécnica, com, no mínimo, 1 ano de experiência nas disciplinas, em três etapas: elaboração da lista de verificação; submissão aos juízes para avaliação; e validação de conteúdo por meio da aplicação do índice Kappa. Resultados dos 26 itens do instrumento, apenas 2 não obtiveram índice Kappa e Índice de Validade de Conteúdo dentro dos parâmetros estabelecidos. Desses 24 itens, 7 apresentaram índice de concordância perfeito, 10 ótimo e 7 bom. Conclusão o instrumento teve representatividade e extensão acerca do domínio de interesse.

O objetivo deste estudo foi isolar, cultivar e caracterizar as células mesenquimais multipotentes estromais derivadas do sangue periférico (SpCTMs) equino. O sangue periférico foi coletado, seguido do isolamento das células mononucleadas utilizando o reagente de gradiente de densidade e o cultivo das células aderentes. Os anticorpos monoclonais mouse anti-horse CD13, mouse anti-horse CD44 e mouse anti-rat CD90 foram utilizados para a caracterização imunofenotípica da superfície das SpCTMs. Estas células também foram cultivadas utilizando meio de cultura específico para a diferenciação adipogênica e condrogênica. Não houve expressão do marcador CD13, mas os marcadores CD44 e CD90 foram expressos em todas as passagens testadas. Após 14 dias da diferenciação das células em adipócitos, gotículas de lipídeos foram observados através da coloração com Oil Red O. Vinte e um dias após a diferenciação condrogênica, as células foram coradas com o Alcian Blue. Embora a técnica de isolamento destas células necessite ser otimizada, o presente estudo demonstra a caracterização parcial das SpCTMs, classificando-as como um tipo de células progenitoras promissoras para o uso na terapia celular em equinos.

The objective of the study was to isolate, cultivate and characterize equine peripheral blood-derived multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (PbMSCs). Peripheral blood was collected, followed by the isolation of mononuclear cells using density gradient reagents, and the cultivation of adherent cells. Monoclonal mouse anti-horse CD13, mouse anti-horse CD44, and mouse anti-rat CD90 antibodies were used for the immunophenotypic characterization of the surface of the PbMSCs. These cells were also cultured in specific media for adipogenic and chondrogenic differentiation. There was no expression of the CD13 marker, but CD44 and CD90 were expressed in all of the passages tested. After 14 days of cell differentiation into adipocytes, lipid droplets were observed upon Oil Red O (ORO) staining. Twenty-one days after chondrogenic differentiation, the cells were stained with Alcian Blue. Although the technique for the isolation of these cells requires improvement, the present study demonstrates the partial characterization of PbMSCs, classifying them as a promising type of progenitor cells for use in equine cell therapy.

Os autores relatam um caso de nevo de Reed, lesão que apresenta aspecto histológico de malignidade, mas tem evolução benigna. Paciente de 48 anos, masculino, cor parda, apresentava pterígio nasal no olho direito, associado a uma lesão pequena e pouco pigmentada localizada na cabeça do mesmo. Realizou-se exérese de ambos, sem intercorrências, sem sinais de recidiva. O exame histopatológico revelou lesão com bordas definidas, restrita ao epitélio, constituída por células fusiformes perpendiculares à superfície, com pigmentação melânica esparsa. O diagnóstico inicial foi nevo de Spitz, mas, posteriormente, chegou-se à conclusão que se tratava do nevo de células fusiformes de Reed. O presente relato é o segundo na literatura mundial e o primeiro no Brasil.

The authors report one case of nevus of Reed, which has histological aspect of malignancy, but a benign evolution. A 48-years-old brown skin male presented nasal pterygium in right eye, associated with a small and poorly pigmented lesion located on the pterygium head. Both were excised without complications and, currently, there is no recidivation. The histopathological examination revealed one lesion with defined edges, limited to the epithelium, consisted of spindle cells perpendiculars to the surface and with sparse melanin pigmentation. The initial diagnosis was Spitz nevus, but, afterwards, we concluded that was the spindle cell nevus of Reed. This report is the second in the international literature and the first in Brazil.

OBJETIVO: Identificar a cobertura vacinal contra a hepatite B e os comportamentos de risco entre usuários de drogas ilícidas (UDI) em Dourados-MS. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo, descritiva de corte transversal realizada mediante aplicação de questionário em 49 usuários atendidos pelos centros de recuperação e programas de apoio desse Município. RESULTADOS: Identificou-se predomínio de homens jovens que utilizavam drogas não injetáveis. A história de prisão, e de hepatite na família, tatuagens, múltiplos parceiros sexuais e realização de todas as formas de relação sexual, foram os fatores de risco mais frequentes. CONCLUSÃO: Estes fatores combinados com a baixa cobertura vacinal e a falta de término do esquema confirmam a vulnerabilidade do grupo em adquirir a hepatite B.

OBJECTIVE: To identify hepatitis B vaccine use and risk behaviors among users of illicit drugs (IDU) in Dourados (Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil). METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional field study was conducted by questionnaire with 49 users of illicit drugs who were receiving assistance through rehabilitation centers and support programs within the city. RESULTS: A predominance of young men using non-injectable drugs was identified. A history of imprisonment, hepatitis, tattooing, multiple sexual partners and participation in all forms of sexual intercourse were the most common risk factors. CONCLUSION: These factors, combined with low vaccination rates and lack of completion of the recovery and support programs, confirm the vulnerability of users of IDUs for acquiring hepatitis B.

OBJETIVO: Identificar la cobertura de vacunas contra la hepatitis B y los comportamientos de riesgo entre usuarios de drogas ilícidas (UDI) en Dourados-MS. MÉTODOS: Se trata de una investigación de campo, descriptiva de corte transversal realizada mediante la aplicación de un cuestionario a 49 usuarios atendidos por los centros de recuperación y programas de apoyo de ese Municipio. RESULTADOS: Se identificó predominio de hombres jóvenes que utilizaban drogas no inyectables. La historia de prisión, y de hepatitis en la familia, tatuajes, parejas sexuales múltiples y realización de todas las formas de relación sexual, fueron los factores de riesgo más frecuentes. CONCLUSIÓN: Estos factores sumados a la baja cobertura de vacunas y la falta de término del esquema confirman la vulnerabilidad del grupo para adquirir la hepatitis B.

OBJECTIVE: To identify hepatitis B vaccine use and risk behaviors among users of illicit drugs (IDU) in Dourados (Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil). METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional field study was conducted by questionnaire with 49 users of illicit drugs who were receiving assistance through rehabilitation centers and support programs within the city. RESULTS: A predominance of young men using non-injectable drugs was identified. A history of imprisonment, hepatitis, tattooing, multiple sexual partners and participation in all forms of sexual intercourse were the most common risk factors. CONCLUSION: These factors, combined with low vaccination rates and lack of completion of the recovery and support programs, confirm the vulnerability of users of IDUs for acquiring hepatitis B.

OBJETIVO: Identificar la cobertura de vacunas contra la hepatitis B y los comportamientos de riesgo entre usuarios de drogas ilícidas (UDI) en Dourados-MS. MÉTODOS: Se trata de una investigación de campo, descriptiva de corte transversal realizada mediante la aplicación de un cuestionario a 49 usuarios atendidos por los centros de recuperación y programas de apoyo de ese Municipio. RESULTADOS: Se identificó predominio de hombres jóvenes que utilizaban drogas no inyectables. La historia de prisión, y de hepatitis en la familia, tatuajes, parejas sexuales múltiples y realización de todas las formas de relación sexual, fueron los factores de riesgo más frecuentes. CONCLUSIÓN: Estos factores sumados a la baja cobertura de vacunas y la falta de término del esquema confirman la vulnerabilidad del grupo para adquirir la hepatitis B.

OBJETIVO: Identificar a cobertura vacinal contra a hepatite B e os comportamentos de risco entre usuários de drogas ilícidas (UDI) em Dourados-MS. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo, descritiva de corte transversal realizada mediante aplicação de questionário em 49 usuários atendidos pelos centros de recuperação e programas de apoio desse Município. RESULTADOS: Identificou-se predomínio de homens jovens que utilizavam drogas não injetáveis. A história de prisão, e de hepatite na família, tatuagens, múltiplos parceiros sexuais e realização de todas as formas de relação sexual, foram os fatores de risco mais frequentes. CONCLUSÃO: Estes fatores combinados com a baixa cobertura vacinal e a falta de término do esquema confirmam a vulnerabilidade do grupo em adquirir a hepatite B.