ABSTRACT The resistance of a weed to a herbicide may be accompanied by an ecological disadvantage, which can hinder the establishment of resistant biotypes when the herbicide is not used. The aim of this study, therefore, was to evaluate the growth and phenology of two biotypes of Raphanus raphanistrum, one susceptible and the other resistant to ALS inhibitors. The research was carried out from August to December 2020, conducting two simultaneous experiments, with the susceptible and resistant biotypes grown as single crops or together with wheat. The parameters under evaluation were plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, shoot dry weight, growth rate, leaf area ratio, net assimilation rate, and phenology - determined using the BBCH scale. The results showed not only that development and growth in the sensitive biotype was greater compared to the resistant biotype, but also the precocity of the biotype. The only variable for which the resistant biotype was superior was root dry weight. Cross-resistance to ALS inhibitors resulted in a difference in the growth and phenology of the resistant biotype that should be better evaluated, as the populations present large genetic differences.

Resumo Este estudo objetivou estimar a prevalência de osteoporose em idosos atendidos em um centro de referência e identificar fatores associados. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, analítico, com coleta de dados em prontuários médicos e entrevistas aos idosos atendidos no Centro de Referência em Assistência à Saúde dos Idosos (CRASI), e que realizaram exame de densitometria óssea nos anos de 2017 e 2018. Utilizou-se análise bivariada para investigar a associação entre osteoporose e características do grupo: perfil sociodemográfico, Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC), hábitos de vida, cuidados e condições de saúde. As variáveis com associação até o nível de 20% (p ≤ .20) foram avaliadas de forma conjunta por regressão múltipla de Poisson com estimador robusto, admitindo-se para o modelo final apenas as variáveis com nível de significância de até 5%. A prevalência de osteoporose foi de 48.5%. No modelo final ficaram associadas as variáveis: sexo feminino (RP = 1.88; IC95%: 1.36 - 2.60), idade acima de 80 anos (RP = 1.55; IC95%: 1.29 - 1.85), IMC menor que 22 (RP = 1.23; IC95%: 1.02 - 1.49) e como protetor IMC acima de 27 (RP = .52; IC95%: .41 - .67). Concluindo,verificou-se alta prevalência de osteoporose e associação como fator modificável o baixo peso e outros não modificáveis: sexo e idade. Não foram identificadas associações com variáveis relacionadas aos hábitos de vida.

Abstract This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of osteoporosis among elderly individuals receiving treatment at a designated reference center and to identify associated factors. The research employed a cross-sectional, analytical design, involving the collection of data from medical records and interviews with elderly individuals undergoing treatment at the Reference Center for Health Care for the Elderly (CRASI), specifically those who underwent bone densitometry examinations in the years 2017 and 2018. Bivariate analysis was conducted to explore the association between osteoporosis and various group characteristics, including sociodemographic profile, Body Mass Index (BMI), lifestyle habits, care, and health conditions. Variables showing an association up to a significance level of 20% (p ≤ .20) were collectively evaluated through Poisson multiple regression with a robust estimator. Only variables demonstrating a significance level of up to 5% were admitted to the final model. The prevalence of osteoporosis was found to be 48.5%. In the final model, the following variables were identified as being associated: female sex (RP = 1.88; 95%CI: 1.36 - 2.60), age over 80 years old (RP = 1.55; 95%CI: 1.29 - 1.85), BMI less than 22 (RP = 1.23; 95%CI: 1.02 - 1.49), and as a protective factor, BMI above 27 (RP = .52; 95%CI: .41 - .67). In conclusion, a high prevalence of osteoporosis was observed, with associations identified between osteoporosis and modifiable factors such as low weight, as well as non-modifiable factors including sex and age. No significant associations were discerned with variables related to lifestyle habits.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a prevalência de ansiedade e depressão associada às condições de trabalho dos agentes comunitários de saúde (ACS) no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19. Estudo transversal, realizado no norte de Minas Gerais. Foi aplicado um questionário que abordava condições sociodemográficas, domínio de tecnologias e condições de trabalho durante a pandemia, além do Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado e do Patient Health Questionnare-9 (PHQ-9). Foram realizadas análises descritivas e de regressão múltipla de Poisson com variância robusta, considerando um nível de significância de 5% (p < 0,05) para o modelo final. Participaram do estudo 1.220 ACS de 36 municípios. A prevalência foi de 41,8% e 31,6% para ansiedade e depressão, respectivamente, e 22,5% para ambas as condições. O sexo feminino, idade até 40 anos, ter mais de 500 usuários cadastrados para acompanhamento e oferta inadequada de equipamentos de proteção individual estiveram associados à ansiedade e à depressão. Registrouse uma elevada prevalência de ansiedade e depressão entre ACS no período da pandemia, com destaque para as condições de trabalho entre os fatores associados.

Abstract This study examined the prevalence of anxiety and depression associated with Community Health Workers’ (CHWs’) working conditions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study was carried out in the north of Minas Gerais, Brazil by applying a questionnaire addressing sociodemographic conditions, command of technologies and working conditions during the pandemic, as well as the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Patient Health Questionnare-9 (PHQ-9). Descriptive and multiple Poisson regression analyses were performed with robust variance, to a 5% level of significance (p < 0.05) for the final model. A total of 1,220 CHWs from 36 municipalities participated in the study. Prevalences were 41.8% and 31.6% for anxiety and depression, respectively, while 22.5% of the group displayed symptoms of both conditions. Being female, up to 40 years old, having more than 500 users registered for monitoring, and inadequate supply of personal protective equipment were associated with anxiety and depression among the CHWs. Prevalence of anxiety and depression was high among CHWs during the pandemic and working conditions figured prominently among the associated factors.

Abstract This study examined the prevalence of anxiety and depression associated with Community Health Workers’ (CHWs’) working conditions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study was carried out in the north of Minas Gerais, Brazil by applying a questionnaire addressing sociodemographic conditions, command of technologies and working conditions during the pandemic, as well as the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Patient Health Questionnare-9 (PHQ-9). Descriptive and multiple Poisson regression analyses were performed with robust variance, to a 5% level of significance (p < 0.05) for the final model. A total of 1,220 CHWs from 36 municipalities participated in the study. Prevalences were 41.8% and 31.6% for anxiety and depression, respectively, while 22.5% of the group displayed symptoms of both conditions. Being female, up to 40 years old, having more than 500 users registered for monitoring, and inadequate supply of personal protective equipment were associated with anxiety and depression among the CHWs. Prevalence of anxiety and depression was high among CHWs during the pandemic and working conditions figured prominently among the associated factors.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a prevalência de ansiedade e depressão associada às condições de trabalho dos agentes comunitários de saúde (ACS) no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19. Estudo transversal, realizado no norte de Minas Gerais. Foi aplicado um questionário que abordava condições sociodemográficas, domínio de tecnologias e condições de trabalho durante a pandemia, além do Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado e do Patient Health Questionnare-9 (PHQ-9). Foram realizadas análises descritivas e de regressão múltipla de Poisson com variância robusta, considerando um nível de significância de 5% (p < 0,05) para o modelo final. Participaram do estudo 1.220 ACS de 36 municípios. A prevalência foi de 41,8% e 31,6% para ansiedade e depressão, respectivamente, e 22,5% para ambas as condições. O sexo feminino, idade até 40 anos, ter mais de 500 usuários cadastrados para acompanhamento e oferta inadequada de equipamentos de proteção individual estiveram associados à ansiedade e à depressão. Registrouse uma elevada prevalência de ansiedade e depressão entre ACS no período da pandemia, com destaque para as condições de trabalho entre os fatores associados.

Abstract This study aimed to verify the association between voice handicaps, physical inactivity, and job dissatisfaction among public school teachers in Minas Gerais, Brazil. An epidemiological, cross-sectional web survey study was performed to do this. The data compilation relevant to this survey was amassed between October 26 and December 31, 2021. A total of 1782 teachers participated in this study. The outcome variable used was the Voice Handicap Index 10 (VHI-10), which makes it possible to quantify the individual’s perception of vocal alteration. The higher the result, the greater the voice handicap perceived by the subject. In addition to sociodemographic and occupational aspects, physical activity was evaluated by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) in its short form. The level of job satisfaction was expressed through the simple validated question: “Are you satisfied with your job?”. The multivariate statistical analysis was Poisson regression with robust variance. Voice handicap was present in 20.2% of the teachers and was associated with being female (PR = 1.32; CI95%: 1.03-1.70), teaching time (PR = 1.26; CI95%: 1.26-1.04), job dissatisfaction (PR = 1.96; CI95%: 1.59-2.42) and physical inactivity (PR = 1.24; CI95%: 1.00-1.52). The study was carried out at the beginning of the teachers’ return to in-school classes and found that a fifth reported a perception of voice handicap, pointing to the need for greater attention to the work environment and the importance of physical activity for voice health.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a associação entre desvantagem vocal e variáveis inatividade física e insatisfação no trabalho entre professores da rede pública de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Trata-se de estudo epidemiológico, transversal do tipo websurvey. Participaram do estudo 1782 professores. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre 26 de outubro e 31 de dezembro de 2021. A variável desfecho foi o Índice de Desvantagem Vocal 10 (IDV-10) que possibilita quantificar a percepção do indivíduo sobre sua alteração vocal. Quanto maior o resultado, maior a desvantagem vocal percebida pelo sujeito. Além dos aspectos sociodemográficos e ocupacionais, foi avaliada a atividade física pelo Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física (IPAQ), em sua forma curta e a satisfação no trabalho por meio da pergunta já validada: “Você está satisfeito com o seu trabalho?”. A análise estatística multivariada foi a regressão de Poisson com variância robusta. A desvantagem vocal esteve presente em 20.2% dos professores e apresentou associação com o sexo feminino (RP = 1.32; IC95%: 1.03-1.70) o tempo de docência (RP = 1.26; IC95%: 1.26-1.04), a insatisfação no trabalho (RP = 1.96; IC95%: 1.59-2.42) e a inatividade física (RP = 1.24; IC95%: 1.00-1.52). No estudo realizado no início do retorno dos professores às aulas presenciais verificou que um quinto referiu percepção de desvantagem vocal apontando para a necessidade de maior atenção ao ambiente de trabalho e sobre a importância da atividade física para a saúde da voz.

Abstract The objective of the present study was to answer the question, “What are the factors associated with the prevalence of depressive symptoms in community health agents”. This cross-sectional, quantitative, and analytical study used a Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 to check the depressive symptoms and a questionnaire on the socio-demographic and occupational conditions. A Poisson multiple regression with robust variance was performed, considering a significance level of 5% (p < .05). Six hundred seventy-three community health agents participated in the study. The depressive symptoms prevalence was 19.0% (N = 128). There was an association with females (RP:1.09; IC:1.03-1.05), working time as a community health agent over six years (RP:1.12; IC:1.06-1.17), job dissatisfaction (RP:1.13; IC:1.07-1.19) and the variable being religious (RP:.90; IC:.84-.97) as a protection factor. There was high depressive symptoms prevalence among the community health agents associated with socio-demographic factors.

Resumo O objetivo do presente estudo foi responder à pergunta “Quais são os fatores associados à prevalência de sintomas depressivos em agentes comunitários de saúde”. É um estudo transversal, quantitativo e analítico no qual utilizou instrumento Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 para verificar os sintomas depressivos e um questionário sobre as condições sociodemográficas e ocupacionais. Realizou-se regressão múltipla de Poisson com variância robusta, considerando um nível de significância de 5% (p < .05). Participaram do estudo 673 agentes comunitários de saúde. A prevalência para os sintomas depressivos foi de 19.0% (N = 128). Houve associação com o sexo feminino (RP:1.09; IC:1.03-1.05), tempo de trabalho como agente comunitário de saúde acima de 6 anos (RP:1.12; IC:1.06-1.17), insatisfação no trabalho (RP:1.13; IC:1.07-1.19) e a variável ser religioso (RP:.90; IC:.84-.97) como fator de proteção. Verificou-se alta prevalência de sintomas depressivos entre agentes comunitários de saúde havendo associação com fatores sociodemográficos e ocupacionais.

Resumo O Agente Comunitário de Saúde (ACS) compõe a equipe de atenção primária e o caráter do seu trabalho pode representar risco para surgimento de morbidades. O objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar os fatores associados ao estilo de vida em ACS no Município de Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, analítico e censitário. Foram utilizados instrumentos autoaplicáveis, contemplando fatores sociodemográficos, laborais, comportamentais, clínicos e o Questionário de Estilo de Vida Fantástico. Participaram do estudo 675 ACS, com média de idade 36.7±9.8. Cerca de 10% apresentaram estilo de vida regular. Observou-se uma baixa prevalência do estilo de vida regular entre ACS. Após a análise multivariada o estilo de vida regular manteve-se associado ao Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho (ICT) inadequado (OR = 2.25; IC95: 1.30 - 3.91), a pior percepção do estado de saúde (OR = 2.66; IC95: 1.46 - 4.84). Os ACS que apresentaram Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) alterado tiveram maiores chances de apresentar estilo de vida regular (OR = 2.33; IC95: 1.20 - 4.52). Observou-se neste estudo que fatores laborais e clínicos influenciam no estilo de vida dos ACS. Esses achados são relevantes, à medida que colocam em perspectiva elementos importantes que impactam a saúde dos ACS e que podem ser modificados através da implantação de programas de saúde ocupacional.

Abstract The Community Health Agent (CHW) is part of the primary care team, and the nature of their work can represent a risk for the emergence of morbidities. The present study aimed to analyze the factors associated with lifestyle in CHW in the Municipality of Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This is a cross-sectional, analytical, and census study. Self-administered instruments were used, contemplating sociodemographic, work, behavioral and clinical factors and the Fantastic Lifestyle Questionnaire. A total of 675 CHW participated in the study, with a mean age of 36.7±9.8. About 10% had a regular lifestyle. A low prevalence of a regular lifestyle was observed among CHW. After the multivariate analysis, the regular lifestyle remained associated with the inadequate Work Ability Index (WAI) (OR = 2.25; 95%CI: 1.30 - 3.91), the worst perception of health status (OR = 2.66; 95%CI: 1.46 - 4.84). CHWs who presented altered Body Mass Index (BMI) were more likely to have a regular lifestyle (OR = 2.33; 95%CI: 1.20 - 4.52). It was observed in this study that work and clinical factors influence the lifestyle of CHAs. These findings are relevant, as they put into perspective important elements that impact the health of CHAs and that can be modified by implementing occupational health programs.

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze indicators of pleasure and suffering at work associated with depression and anxiety among community health workers (CHW). Methods Crosssectional study in which the dependent variables were the presence of anxiety and depression symptoms, assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The independent variables were evaluated using the Scale of Indicators of Pleasure and Suffering at Work (EIPST) of the Inventory of Work and Risks of Illness (ITRA). Associations between dependent and independent variables were tested using multinomial logistic regression. Results 675 CHW participated in the study, the majority being women (83.7%), aged up to 40 years (51.3%). The chances of presenting anxiety symptoms were higher among effective CHW (OR=1.61; 95%CI: 1.10-2.36), and critical or severe assessments in the achievement factors (Critical OR=1.87; 95%CI: 1.30-2.68; Severe OR=4.16; 95%CI: 2.06-8.40) and professional exhaustion (Critical OR=2.60; 95%CI: 1.78-3.80; Severe OR=3.97; 95% CI: 2.53-6.21). Female gender (OR=2.12; 95%CI: 1.03-4.40), age up to 40 years (OR=1.74; 95%CI: 1.05-2.89), length of service greater than five years (OR=1.88; 95%CI: 1.18-2.99), critical or severe ratings on achievement factors (Critical OR=2.53; 95%CI: 1.55-4.10; Severe OR= 6.07; 95%CI: 2.76-13.38), professional exhaustion (Critical OR=5.21; 95%CI: 2.30-11.80; Severe OR=15.64; 95%CI: 6.53 -37.44) and lack of recognition (Critical OR=1.93; 95%CI: 1.13-3.28) were associated with greater chances of depressive symptoms. Conclusions Despite being a cross-sectional study, which does not allow inferring causality, the findings suggest an important association between the work aspects of the CHW and the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Female gender and being 40 years old or younger also showed a relationship with increased symptoms of depression.

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar os indicadores de prazer e sofrimento no trabalho associados a depressão e ansiedade entre agentes comunitários de saúde (ACSs). Métodos Estudo transversal, no qual variáveis dependentes foram a presença de sintomas de ansiedade e depressão, avaliadas com o Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) e com o Inventário de Ansiedade de Traço-Estado (IDATE). As variáveis independentes foram avaliadas com um questionário sociodemográfico e a Escala de Indicadores de Prazer e Sofrimento no Trabalho (EIPST) do Inventário do Trabalho e Riscos de Adoecimento (ITRA). As associações entre as variáveis foram testadas com o uso de regressão logística multinominal. Resultados Participaram do estudo 675 ACSs, sendo a maioria mulheres (83,7%), com até 40 anos (51,3%). As chances de apresentar sintomas de ansiedade foram maiores entre ACSs efetivos (1,61 [1,10-2,36]), e avaliações críticas ou graves nos fatores realização (Crítica 1,87 [1,30-2,68]; Grave 4,16 [2,06-8,40]) e esgotamento profissional (Crítica 2,60 [1,78-3,80]; Grave 3,97 [2,53-6,21]). Sexo feminino (2,12 [1,03-4,40]), idade de até 40 anos (1,741 [1,05-2,89]), tempo de serviço superior a cinco anos (1,88 [1,18-2,99]), avaliações crítica ou grave nos fatores realização (Crítica 2,53 [1,55-4,10]; Grave 6,07 [2,76-13,38]), esgotamento profissional (Crítica 5,21 [2,30-11,80]; Grave 15,64 [6,53-37,44]) e falta de reconhecimento (Crítica 1,93 [1,13-3,28]) estiveram associados a maiores chances de sintomas depressivos. Conclusões Apesar de se tratar de estudo transversal, que não permite inferir causalidade, os achados sugerem importante associação entre aspectos laborais dos ACS e os sintomas de ansiedade e depressão. Sexo feminino e possuir 40 anos ou menos também mostraram relação com o aumento dos sintomas de depressão.

Abstract Background Physical activity is beneficial for maintaining health, quality of life, physical and psychological well-being. However, there are still few studies that have the practice of physical activity and vocal problems. Objective To identify the prevalence of vocal problems and their association with the level of physical activity in public elementary school teachers. Method A cross-sectional analytical study with a probabilistic sample of a single-stage conglomerate composed of 634 teachers was carried out. The dependent variable was the existence of vocal issues (four or more signs/symptoms). The independent variables were related to sociodemographic, occupational, and life and health aspects, and they were considered in the modeling as adjustment factors. The level of physical activity was measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - IPAQ (short version). Descriptive, bivariate, and multiple analyzes were performed (Poisson Regression). Results There was a high prevalence of vocal signs/symptoms (79.2%), as well as those with four or more signs/symptoms, called vocal problems (27.3%). In the adjusted final model, the prevalence of vocal problems was higher among female teachers (PR = 1.9), with a longer teaching period (PR = 1.3), with poor quality of life in the physical domain (PR = 1.9) and in the psychological domain (1.4), and among sedentary/insufficiently active teachers (PR = 1.3). Conclusion The practice of physical activity showed a relationship with vocal health even after controlling the other variables, which emphasizes the need for teacher awareness and encouragement regarding the practice of physical activity.

Resumo Introdução A atividade física é benéfica para a manutenção da saúde, qualidade de vida, bem-estar físico e psicológico. No entanto, ainda são poucos os estudos que abordam a prática de atividade física e os problemas vocais. Objetivo Verificar a prevalência de problemas vocais e sua associação com o nível de atividade física em professores de escolas públicas da educação básica. Método Estudo transversal analítico com amostra probabilística por conglomerado em estágio único composta de 634 professores. A variável dependente referiu-se à existência de problemas vocais (quatro ou mais sinais/sintomas). As variáveis independentes foram relacionadas aos aspectos sociodemográficos, ocupacionais, hábitos de vida e saúde, consideradas na modelagem como fatores de ajuste. O nível de atividade física foi mensurado pelo International Physical Activity Questionnaire - IPAQ (versão curta). Procedeu-se à análise descritiva, bivariada e múltipla (Regressão de Poisson). Resultados Houve alta prevalência de sinais/sintomas vocais (79,2%), bem como daqueles com quatro ou mais sinais/sintomas, denominados de problemas vocais (27,3%). No modelo final ajustado, a prevalência de problemas vocais foi maior entre professores do sexo feminino (RP=1,9), com maior tempo de docência (RP=1,3), com qualidade de vida insatisfatória no domínio físico (RP=1,9) e no domínio psicológico (1,4) e entre os professores sedentários/insuficientemente ativos (RP=1,3). Conclusão A prática de atividade física mostrou relação com a saúde vocal mesmo após controle por outras variáveis, o que enfatiza a necessidade de conscientização e estímulo aos professores quanto à prática de atividade física.

ABSTRACT Background: Chronic conditions increase the risk of invasive pneumococcal diseases (IPD). Pneumococcal vaccination remarkably reduced IPD morbimortality in vulnerable populations. In Brazil, pneumococcal vaccines are included in the National Immunization Program (PNI): PCV10 for < 2 years-old, and PPV23 for high risk-patients aged ≥ 2 years and institutionalized ≥ 60 years. PCV13 is available in private clinics and recommended in the PNI for individuals with certain underlying conditions. Methods: A retrospective study was performed using clinical data from all inpatients from five hospitals with IPD from 2016 to 2018 and the corresponding data on serotype and antimicrobial-non-susceptibility of pneumococcus. Vaccine-serotype-coverage was estimated. Patients were classified according to presence of comorbidities: healthy, without comorbidities; at-risk, included immunocompetent persons with specific medical conditions; high-risk, with immunocompromising conditions and others Results: 406 IPD cases were evaluated. Among 324 cases with information on medical conditions, children < 5 years were mostly healthy (55.9%), while presence of comorbidity prevailed in adults ≥ 18 years old (> 82.0%). Presence of ≥1 risk condition was reported in ≥ 34.8% of adults. High-risk conditions were more frequent than at-risk in all age groups. Among high-risk comorbidity (n = 211), cancer (28%), HIV/AIDS (25.7%) and hematological diseases (24.5%) were the most frequent. Among at-risk conditions (n = 89), asthma (16.5%) and diabetes (8.1%) were the most frequent. Among 404 isolates, 42.9% belonged to five serotypes: 19A (14.1%), 3 (8.7%), 6C (7.7%), 4 and 8 (6.2% each); 19A and 6C expressed antimicrobial-non-susceptibility. The vaccine-serotype-coverage was: PCV10, 19.1%, PCV13, 43.8%; PCV15, 47.8%; PCV20, 62.9%; PCV21, 65.8%, and PPV23, 67.3%. Information on hospital outcome was available for 283 patients, of which 28.6% died. Mortality was 54.2% for those with meningitis. Conclusion: Vaccine with expanded valence of serotypes is necessary to offer broad prevention to IPD. The present data contribute to pneumococcal vaccination public health policies for vulnerable patients, mainly those with comorbidity and the elderly.

Abstract The main purpose of this study was to answer the question: “Can radiotherapy cause changes in the dental pulp condition of patients treated with irradiation in the head and neck region?” Clinical observational studies in adults with head and neck cancer undergoing treatment with ionizing radiation, longitudinal or cross-sectional follow-up to measure oxygen saturation (SpO2), and/or pulp sensitivity test to cold stimulation, were considered eligible. A systematic literature search was performed in six different databases, including the gray literature, and in article references. Two independent evaluators selected the studies, extracted the data, recorded the data on electronic spreadsheets, and then evaluated the methodological quality using the Checklist for Quasi-Experimental Studies tool devised by JBI. The data were assessed qualitatively using the Synthesis Without Metanalysis (SWiM) guidelines. After removing the duplicate articles, carefully analyzing the titles and abstracts, and reading the papers in full, seven studies were included. Four of the studies evaluated applied the cold sensitivity test, two associated pulse oximetry and cold sensitivity, and only one used just pulse oximetry. Evaluation using the cold sensitivity test and pulse oximetry in the initial periods before radiotherapy showed a decrease in the sensitive response and in SpO2 levels during a maximum period of 1 year. However, analyses thereafter indicated a normal response in both tests from 5 to 6 years after the end of radiotherapy treatment. Radiotherapy causes changes in pulp behavior patterns in the short term; however, recovery and return to average values occurs after long periods.

Resumo O objetivo do artigo é avaliar a evolução recente do acesso da população brasileira à educação superior assim como o perfil dos estudantes tendo em vista o conjunto de políticas públicas direcionadas para a educação superior. Os dados mostram que, de 2001 a 2015, houve ampliação da representatividade dos negros, do número de estudantes em Unidades da Federação fora do eixo Sul-Sudeste-Brasília e do percentual de estudantes de renda baixa. Adicionalmente, busca-se mostrar que esse processo de inclusão pode estar ameaçado por políticas de austeridade, em especial a Emenda Constitucional 95.

Abstract The objective of this paper is to evaluate the recent evolution of the access of the Brazilian population to higher education as well as the profile of students considering a set of public policies directed to higher education. The data show that, from 2001 to 2015, there was an increase in the representation of black students, as well as an increase in the number of students in Federation Units outside the South-Southeast-Brasilia axis and the percentage of low-income students. Additionally, the article discusses that the process of inclusion may be threatened by austerity policies, especially the Constitutional Amendment 95.

Abstract This study examined the effects of pharmacist interventions for patients with advanced prostate cancer. A pre-post study was conducted between October 2014 and August 2017 in a community pharmacy in Brazil for outpatients with advanced prostate cancer, aged ≥ 18 years, using cyproterone acetate and/or goserelin. The patients had face-to-face meetings with a pharmacist who dispensed antiandrogenic drugs and performed interventions aimed at solving and/or preventing drug-therapy problems. Primary outcomes regarding prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and testosterone levels were compared at 0, 6, and 12 months, whereas secondary outcomes-medication adherence and quality of life-were compared at baseline and at the 12-month follow-up. Medication adherence was assessed using the Morisky-Green test, and quality of life was measured by the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short Form (SF-36) and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate (FACT-P). The analysis included 20 patients; 311 drug-therapy problems were identified and most of them were related to adverse reactions (78.5%). The most common adverse reactions were reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, hyperglycemia, fatigue, and gynecomastia. Testosterone levels significantly decreased at 6 months, and PSA levels at 6 and 12 months. No significant changes in adherence were noted at the end of the study. A significant increase in the “pain” domain and an improvement trend in the “physical aspects” and “vitality” domains were observed based on the SF-36 instrument. The findings show that pharmacist interventions were able to improve PSA and testosterone levels, and some domains of quality of life of patients.

ABSTRACT Objective To estimate the prevalence of clustering of behavioral risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases, as well as the associated factors in climacteric women. Methods This is a cross-sectional, analytical study, with random selection of climacteric women, aged between 40 and 65 years, and registered in Family Health Strategy units. The dependent variable was clustering of three or more behavioral risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases. The definition of associated variables was made after Poisson multiple regression analysis with robust variance. Results We evaluated 810 women, and 259 (32.0%) had a clustering of risk factors. The main risk behaviors were physical inactivity and low fruit consumption. The variables associated with clustering of behavioral factors were age group 52-65-years, marital status without a partner, overweight/obesity, moderate to severe anxiety and depression symptoms. Conclusion There was a considerable prevalence of women with three or more behavioral risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases. Demographic variables and those related to health conditions were shown to be associated. Considering the results recorded, health services must provide differentiated care policies to climacteric women, seeking to alleviate high morbidity and mortality of chronic non-communicable diseases.

RESUMO RACIONAL: A hérnia incisional é caracterizada por um abaulamento da parede abdominal causada por um prolapso das estruturas intracavitárias, como um segmento do intestino delgado, através de um orifício de trocarte. A ultrassonografia e o exame físico são usados no diagnóstico da hérnia incisional. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar a diferença entre o exame físico e a ultrassonografia abdominal no diagnóstico da hérnia incisional em pacientes submetidos a cirurgia bariátrica por videolaparoscopia. MÉTODOS: O total de 123 pacientes submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica, tipo derivação gástrica em Y de Roux, foram avaliados para a presença ou ausência de hérnia incisional por exame físico e ultrassonografia, nos sítios incisionais de cada trocarte. RESULTADOS: O total de sete hérnias foram detectados por exame físico, enquanto a ultrassonografia detectou um total de 56 hérnias em pelo menos um sítio incisional. A análise de concordância de Lin mostrou que os testes empregados não são concordantes. A associação entre o Índice de Massa Corpórea e a detecção de hérnia foi observada (p=0.04, para exame físico, p=0.052 para ultrassonografia). A ultrassonografia detectou mais hérnias incisionais em trocartes de 10 mm ou mais do que em trocartes de 5 mm (p<0,0001, p<0.05). Não foi observada diferença entre os tipos de trocartes empregados. CONCLUSÕES: A ultrassonografia abdominal demonstrou ter acurácia mais elevada que o exame físico, resultando em um aumento substancial na detecção de hérnia incisional nos locais de inserção dos trocartes.

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Incisional hernia is characterized by a bulging of the abdominal wall caused by the prolapse of intracavitary structures, such as a segment of the small intestine, through the trocar orifice. Ultrasonography and physical examination are used in the diagnosis of incisional hernia. AIMS: This study aimed to evaluate the difference between physical examination and abdominal ultrasonography at the diagnosis of incisional hernia in patients who underwent laparoscopic bariatric surgery. METHODS: A total of 123 patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass type bariatric surgery performed by laparoscopy were analyzed for the presence or absence of hernia by physical and ultrasonography examination at each trocar incision site. RESULTS: In our results, a total of 7 hernias were detected by physical examination, while ultrasonography detected a total of 56 hernias in at least one of the incision sites. Lin's concordance analysis showed that the tests are not concordant. The association between body mass index and hernia detection (p=0.04 for physical examination and p=0.052 for ultrasonography) was observed. Ultrasonography detected more incisional hernias in 10-mm or larger trocars than in 5-mm trocars (p<0.0001, p<0.05). No differences were noted among the trocar types that were used. CONCLUSIONS: Abdominal ultrasonography showed to have a higher accuracy than physical examination, resulting in a substantial increase in incisional hernia detection at the trocar sites.