Demands and expectations of users of HIV testing and counseling centers.

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 evaluate the audiometric profile of civilian pilots according to the noise exposure level. METHODS:This observational cross-sectional study evaluated 3,130 male civilian pilots aged between 17 and 59 years. These pilots were subjected to audiometric examinations for obtaining or revalidating the functiona...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Falcão TP,Luiz RR,Schütz GE,Mello MG,Câmara Vde M

更新日期：2014-10-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Mortality data are important for monitoring violence, making it possible to assess the trends and the impact of interventions towards its reduction. The objective of the study is to assess the quality of the filling out and codification of the death certificates for unspecified accidents and events of unde...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Drumond M Jr,Lira MM,Freitas Md,Nitrini TM,Shibao K

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A population-based study was carried out in the municipality of Bambuí, Brazil (population: approx. 15,000 inhabitants), to determine the prevalence of self-medication and its associated factors. METHODS:A random sample of 1,221 residents aged >18 years was selected. Of these, 796 reported use of medications...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Loyola Filho AI,Uchoa E,Guerra HL,Firmo JO,Lima-Costa MF

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the relative importance of Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference for the determination of hypertension in adults. METHODS:Cross sectional analysis of a sample of employees (N=1,584), aged 18 to 64 years, from a private general hospital in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Data collection inclu...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Sarno F,Monteiro CA

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the functional capacity of nursing staff in a hospital complex and its association with individual and work characteristics. METHODS:A cross-sectional comprising 885 subjects was carried out. A standardized self-administered questionnaire was used to calculate a work capacity index based on infor...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Raffone AM,Hennington EA

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the clinical-epidemiological descriptors of inpatient mortality in persons infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). METHOD:All adult HIV/AIDS patients hospitalized at a university hospital in 1990, 1992 and 1994 were studied retrospectively. Descriptive statistics for all variables of ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Thuler LC,Hatherly AL,Góes PN,Almeida e Silva JR

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A factory producing lead ingots, located in Caçapava, caused lead and cadmium contamination of the environment, in the Paraiba Valley region of Southeastern, Brazil, through the discharge of industrial waste and the recycling of batteries. The factory, set in a rural, dairy cattle breeding area, worried sa...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Okada IA,Sakuma AM,Maio FD,Dovidauskas S,Zenebon O

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the review was to emphasize the need for educational efforts aiming at the empowerment of slaughterhouse workers based on their major work-related conditions. Slaughterhouse work involves stressful and tiring tasks. These workers suffer from serious occupational injuries and health problems including ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Tavolaro P,Pereira IM,Pelicioni MC,Oliveira CA

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of psychiatric disorders and alcohol dependence as possible risk factors for cocaine abuse/dependence. METHODS:The case-control study used the "snowball" technique in order to select untreated cocaine users (cases) and to match sex, age and friendship. Information was gathered using the ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Lopes CS,Coutinho ES

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The historical evolution of infant mortality rate and neonatal mortality according to birth weight and term of delivery in the state of S o Paulo are presented to assess the role of the number of prenatal visits and others factors for determining mortality. METHODS:Based on data available from the Seade Inst...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Kilsztajn S,Rossbach A,do Carmo MS,Sugahara GT

更新日期：2003-06-01 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 describe methods and initial findings of a surveillance system of risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs) based on telephone interviews. METHODS:Interviews undertaken in a random sample of the adult population of the Municipality of Sao Paulo living in households with telephone. Samplin...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Monteiro CA,de Moura EC,Jaime PC,Lucca A,Florindo AA,Figueiredo IC,Bernal R,da Silva NN

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To evaluate the viability of a professional specialist in intra-hospital committees of organ and tissue donation for transplantation.METHODS Epidemiological, retrospective and cross-sectional study (2003-2011 and 2008-2012), which was performed using organ donation for transplants data in the state of Sao Pa...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Silva VS,Moura LC,Leite RF,Oliveira PC,Schirmer J,Roza BD

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze serological data collected in two different periods, from the late 1960's to 1983, when these data was first added to the available information about vector triatomines found in the state of São Paulo, and from 1984 to 1999, a period when serology was used to describe endemic Chagas' disease in the...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Carvalho ME,da Silva RA,Barata JM,Domingos Mde F,Ciaravolo RM,Zacharias F

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Variation of the physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics of brines during their utilization for salting mozzarella cheese. Forty brine samples used for submersion salting of mozzarella cheese in a dairy industry in the State of S. Paulo, Brazil, were analysed for the purpose of discovering the variation...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： do Amaral LA,Nader Filho A,Iaria ST,Ferro JA

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A first step in the pilot-study undertaken as part of a research project on psychiatric morbidity--depression and organic brain syndrome--in the elderly population of Rio de Janeiro is described. The main objective is to "fine-tune" the instrument used (check list of DSM-III) and testing validity of the BOAS questionn...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Veras RP,Coutinho E,Ney G Júnior

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A discussion on the scope of "community" as a category in health promotion by means of its "epistemological sensitivity"--a reasoning tool based upon the epidemiological concept of "sensitivity", adjusted to the epistemological field--was carried out. A brief review of promotional health topics and a short description...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Castiel LD

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A survey carried out in the metropolitan region of S. Paulo between March and July, 1992, shows that of 3,149 low income women aged from 15 to 49, 21.8% had been sterilized. Of those women living in marital union 29.2% had been sterilized and 34.4% were on the pill. Four hundred and seven sterilized women under 40 yea...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Vieira EM

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Depression is the leading cause of disability around the world, and it has been increasingly affecting young people. This study evaluates the prevalence and factors associated with major depression in university students, with emphasis on the influence of the academic field, chosen study area and the envir...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Flesch BD,Houvèssou GM,Munhoz TN,Fassa AG

更新日期：2020-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To conduct the cultural adaptation of the Brazilian version of the Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire (GSLTPAQ) and to assess its content validity, practicability, acceptability and reliability. METHODS:The stages of translation, synthesis, back translation, expert committee review a...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： São-João TM,Rodrigues RC,Gallani MC,Miura CT,Domingues Gde B,Godin G

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To understand the meanings attributed to self-assessment of health by the elderly. METHODS:Qualitative study performed with 17 elderly individuals (> 70 years of age) of both sexes, living in the city of Bambuí, Southeastern Brazil, in 2008. An anthropological approach based on the model of signs, meanings a...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Fonseca Md,Firmo JO,Loyola Filho AI,Uchôa E

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the frequency of rural occupational accidents and its association with potential risk factors. METHODS:The study was carried out in a urban area of Pelotas, RS, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted. A representative sample of rural workers was selected using a multi-stage sampling. Fr...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Fehlberg MF,Santos I,Tomasi E

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review epidemiological data from patients admitted to a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Brazil, and to compare them to medical aspects associated to disease severity and mortality. Also, to profile these patients, including demographic data, disease prevalence, mortality rates and associated factors....

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Einloft PR,Garcia PC,Piva JP,Bruno F,Kipper DJ,Fiori RM

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To translate, adapt and validate the contents of the Brazilian version of the Posttraumatic Cognitions Inventory. METHODS:The process of translation and adaptation of the initial instructions and items involved five steps: (1) translation; (2) back translation; (3) correction and semantic adaptation; (4) con...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Sbardelloto G,Schaefer LS,Justo AR,Lobo Bde O,Kristensen CH

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study trends of dissertation and thesis production in workers' health in Brazil. METHODS:Observation units were dissertations and theses developed by Brazilian researchers in national and foreign graduate programs. Theses and dissertations were identified in previously compiled works, LILACS and Capes dat...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Santana VS

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the diversity of oviposition containers and buildings where females of Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti can be found. METHODS:A study was carried out in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Southern Brazil, between 2002 and 2003. Larvae in different types of buildings were investigated, and immature forms...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： da Silva VC,Scherer PO,Falcão SS,Alencar J,Cunha SP,Rodrigues IM,Pinheiro NL

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of tobacco among school children in ten Brazilian cities, by means of statistical techniques such as bivariate and multivariate analysis (Logit Model), was analyzed. Bivariate analysis revealed a positive association between the use of tobacco and the school child's non-academic occupation, evening course atte...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Barbosa MT,Carlini-Cotrim B,Silva-Filho AR

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify aspects of masculinity that could be associated with vulnerability to HIV among heterosexual men. METHODS:A qualitative survey was conducted among bus drivers and members of the Work Accident Prevention Committee of a public transportation company in São Paulo city, Brazil. Ten individual intervi...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Guerriero I,Ayres JR,Hearst N

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00