Does socioeconomic inequality occur in the multimorbidity among Brazilian adults?

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the contraceptive methods used by adult women and the associated socioeconomic and demographic factors. METHODS:Population-based cross-sectional study with 20 to 49-year-old women from São Leopoldo, state of Rio Grande do Sul, in 2015. Three outcomes were considered to analyze the association wit...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Gonçalves TR,Leite HM,Bairros FS,Olinto MTA,Barcellos NT,Costa JSDD

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess communications aspects related to pesticide use in a rural area of the Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. METHODS:The study was carried out in the area of São Lourenço stream. It was based on methodological triangulation comprising: semi-structured interviews and observation of a local population sample...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Peres F,Rozemberg B,Alves SR,Moreira JC,Oliveira-Silva JJ

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe perception of family structures and understanding of a healthy family by Programa Saúde da Família (Family Health Program) team members. METHODS:Research with a qualitative approach, employing the focus group technique, and involving the Program professionals from the city of Campo Bom, Southern ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Gabardo RM,Junges JR,Selli L

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The goal of this paper is to investigate mortality related to tuberculosis in the state of S o Paulo, southeastern Brazil, according to multiple causes of death and their interrelation with other underlying causes. METHODS:The study investigated deaths related to tuberculosis that occurred in the state of S...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Santo AH,Pinheiro CE,Jordani MS

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine successful practices of health promotion in health, education, culture, welfare and sport, leisure, identifying the elements of success and challenges in the field. METHODS:A qualitative study with data obtained from in-depth analysis that included participant observation, interviews with managers...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Silva KL,Sena RR,Belga SM,Silva PM,Rodrigues AT

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify factors that lead people to visit a doctor in Brazil and assess differences between socioeconomic groups. METHODS:A cross-sectional study comprising 1,260 subjects aged 15 or more was carried out in southern Brazil. Demographic, socioeconomic, health needs and regular source of care data were ana...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Mendoza-Sassi R,Béria JU,Barros AJ

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze HIV/AIDS positive individual's perception and attitudes regarding dental services. METHODS:One hundred and thirty-four subjects (30.0% of women and 70.0% of men) from Nuevo León, Mexico, took part in the study (2014). They filled out structured, analytical, self-administered, anonymous questionnai...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Elizondo JE,Treviño AC,Violant D

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) carried out a study to compare and evaluate the practices of protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding in public and private hospitals using the "ten steps" of the Hospital Initiative (BFHI) as a reference parameter. ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Toma TS,Monteiro CA

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the prevalence of the practice of physical activity (PA) among older Brazilian adults and associated factors. In addition, potential effect modifiers of the association between PA and age were investigated. METHODS:We have analyzed data from 8,736 participants (92.8%) aged 50 and older from the B...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Peixoto SV,Mambrini JVM,Firmo JOA,Loyola Filho AI,Souza Junior PRB,Andrade FB,Lima-Costa MF

更新日期：2018-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Drug use in birth delivery has not been enough explored in the literature. It is a significant issue to be discussed on the theme of rational drug use. The objective was to study drug use during birth delivery stay in maternity hospitals. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was carried out using medical records ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Perini E,Magalhães SM,Noronha V

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Available information on organochlorines and the chronic effects of exposure to them are set out. Organochlorinated compounds are the most persistent pesticides and can be found in all ecosystems. Although they are generally efficient in pest control, they are also a potent environment pollutant and can provoke health...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Nunes MV,Tajara EH

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To describe drug consumption and the co-occurrence use of more than one illegal drug as well as associated factors in freshmen at a public university in Southern Brazil. METHODS Cross-sectional study with census of students entering undergraduate courses in 2017. A total of 1,788 university students answered...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Houvèssou GM,Bierhals IO,Flesch BD,Silveira MFD

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the test-retest reliability of items of the Resource Generator scale for assessing social capital in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study for Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil). METHODS:The social capital was applied in a subsample of 281 participants from six ELSA investigation centers, on two occasions wit...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Griep RH,Santos SM,Cardoso Lde O,Fonseca Mde J,Alves MG,Souto EP,Chor D

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether the level of complexity of the services structure and sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients in hemodialysis are associated with the prevalence of poor health self-assessment. METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated 1,621 patients with chronic terminal kidney...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Moreira TR,Giatti L,Cesar CC,Andrade EI,Acurcio Fde A,Cherchiglia ML

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Further to a research project into the accuracy of death given on the causes of death given on the death certificates of women of fertile age (10-49), resident in the City of S. Paulo, SP, Brazil, in 1986, the main causes of death for the population according to age, with remarks on the mortality from cardiovascular d...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： de Lolio CA,Laurenti R,Buchala CM,Santo AH,Jorge MH

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results obtained with Anopheles albitarsis s.l. catches mainly performed through human bait at the Ribeira Valley region, SP (Brazil), are reported. Two species of the complex were recognized, namely An. albitarsis s.s. and species B. This latter predominated both in the rice fields and in the dwelling environments. T...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Forattini OP,Kakitani I,Massad E,Marucci D

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze Estratégia de Saúde da Família (Family Health Strategy) professionals' perception of complementary and integrative therapies. METHODS:A study with 177 doctors and nurses was conducted in 2008, based on a self-administered questionnaire. The outcome variables were "interest in complementary and int...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Thiago Sde C,Tesser CD

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate how the Judicial Power safeguards the social right to pharmaceutical assistance as well as the relationships between the legal and political systems to safeguard this right. METHODS:There were assessed decisions in lawsuits of drug supply in the state of São Paulo, Southern Brazil, between 1997 a...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Marques SB,Dallari SG

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Dentistry (BREALD-30) administered to adolescents. METHODS:The study included 750 adolescents: 375 aged 12 years and 375 aged 15-19 years, attending public and private schools in Campina Gra...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Lima LCM,Neves ÉTB,Dutra LDC,Firmino RT,Araújo LJS,Paiva SM,Ferreira FM,Granville-Garcia AF

更新日期：2019-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Public health actions endorsed by the federal government, for instance, health promotion initiatives, usually have greater impact at population level compared to other types of initiatives. This commentary aims to instigate debate on the importance and necessity of producing federally endorsed brazilian physical activ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Sebastião E,Schwingel A,Chodzko-Zajko W

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence and patterns of psychotropic use by population and to compare the results with a study carried out in 1994. METHODS:This is a population-based cross-sectional study carried out in 2003 with 3,542 participants aged 15 or older who lived in an urban area in Southern Brazil. Two-week re...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Rodrigues MA,Facchini LA,Lima MS

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adults, nymphs and nits of the Pediculus humanus were found in a frame-house infesting the clothes and bedding of three inhabitants in a shanty town in S. Paulo county, S. Paulo State. A total of 198 nits were found glued in 15.0 cm2 of fibres of the infested clothing, giving a ratio of 13.2 nits/cm2. Having in view t...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Linardi PM,Barata JM,Urbinatti PR,de Souza D,Botelho JR,De Maria M

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The increase in life expectancy and the decline in mortality rates in Brazil have an impact on social programs to the elderly, especially related to health care. The objective of the study isto analyze the mortality trends for respiratory diseases in elderly. METHODS:An ecological time series was carried ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Francisco PM,Donalisio MR,Lattorre Mdo R

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim was to carry out a prospective study about the characteristics of the public seen at a psychiatric emergency room and of its service. METHODS:The data were acquired though a protocol developed for this study and applied to all the patients seen during two months. RESULTS:600 protocols were filled o...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Santos ME,do Amor JA,Del-Ben CM,Zuardi AW

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Data from household food budget surveys were examined in order to describe the regional and socio-economic distribution of household food availability in Brazil in 2002-2003 and trends from 1974 to 2003. METHODS:The study uses data from the "Pesquisa de Orçamento Familiar 2002-2003" budget survey conducted b...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Levy-Costa RB,Sichieri R,Pontes Ndos S,Monteiro CA

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of acute exposure to air pollutants (NO2 and PM10) on hospitalization of adults and older people with cardiovascular diseases in Western São Paulo. METHODS:Daily cardiovascular-related hospitalization data (CID10 - I00 to I99) were acquired by the Department of Informatics of the Braz...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Pestana PR,Braga AL,Ramos EM,Oliveira AF,Osadnik CR,Ferreira AD,Ramos D

更新日期：2017-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the magnitude and growth of homicides among male population according to the geopolitical areas. METHODS:An ecological study including a time series analysis was carried out among 15 to 49 year-old males living in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Mortality data was collected from the Ministry of H...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： de Lima ML,de Souza ER,Ximenes R,de Albuquerque Mde F,Bitoun J,Barros MD

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the second half of 1986 the health and nutritional status of 254 children aged up to six years was studied, as well as the socio-economic situation of their parents in two favelas (shantytowns) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The nutritional status of the children was characterized by stunting (Z-score: 20.1% less t...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Molina MC,Gross R,Schell B,Cuelho Leão MA,Strack U,Brunken B

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The shared management put into effect by the "Ações Integradas de Saúde" (Integrated Health Actions) in the State of S. Paulo (Brazil), in the early 80s is analysed. The relevant data were collected from the minutes of the meetings of the "Comissão Interinstitutional de Saúde" (Interinstitutional Health Committee). Th...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Tanaka OY,Escobar EM,Gimenez AS,Camargo KG,Lelli CL,Yoshida TM

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To review studies on the readability of package leaflets of medicinal products for human use. METHODS We conducted a systematic literature review between 2008 and 2013 using the keywords "Readability and Package Leaflet" and "Readability and Package Insert" in the academic search engine Biblioteca do Conheci...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Pires C,Vigário M,Cavaco A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00