Pediculus capitis infestation according to sex and social factors in Argentina.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify and measure the risk of malnutrition associated to determining indicators of mother's ability of childcare: familial structure, education level, work, maternal physical and mental health. METHODS:A case-control study was performed. Cases (101 children whose weight/age was below 5th percentile) a...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Carvalhaes MA,Benício MH

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize the process of selection of medicines for primary health care in the Brazilian regions. METHODS:This article is part of the Pesquisa Nacional sobre Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional de Medicamentos - Serviços, 2015 (PNAUM - National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Karnikowski MGO,Galato D,Meiners MMMA,Silva EVD,Gerlack LF,Bós ÂJG,Leite SN,Álvares J,Guibu IA,Soeiro OM,Costa KS,Costa EA,Guerra AA Junior,Acurcio FA

更新日期：2017-11-13 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：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 identify the advantages and disadvantages of using segments compared to a complete address list, for the selection of households in a multistage cluster sampling in slums. METHODOLOGICAL PROCEDURES:A qualitative study was performed in four slums selected by the São Paulo Municipal Health Survey of 2008, a...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Alves MC,Morais Mde L,Escuder MM,Goldbaum M,Barros MB,Cesar CL,Carandina L

更新日期：2011-12-01 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 compare cancer hospital morbidity among the local population and the immigrant population in Chile. METHODS:This is a prevalence study based on the analysis of hospital discharges of all the health centers of Chile. Cancer hospital discharges were characterized in 2012 according to the migratory status. T...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Oyarte M,Delgado I,Pedrero V,Agar L,Cabieses B

更新日期：2018-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To review the main instruments of functional assessment and health status cited in the literature to evaluate Brazilian workers and verify the compatibility of their items with the core set for professional rehabilitation. METHODS A review of the literature was conducted in the main databases in search of ar...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Luna JS,Monteiro GTR,Koifman RJ,Bergmann A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The utilization of a systemic fluoride method must be controlled in terms of risks and benefits. The reason for this is that while a small dose will not be effective in preventing dental caries, a larger dose may cause dental fluorosis. Therefore the knowledge of the fluoride concentration found in the bottled mineral...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Villena RS,Borges DG,Cury JA

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a composite indicator to evaluate the quality of municipal management of primary health care. METHODS:The evaluation model focuses on aspects of health system management. Fifty-five performance indicators were used and classified according to the criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficacy and ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Scaratti D,Calvo MC

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the methods employed in the longitudinal and follow-up studies of children born in Pelotas (Southern Brazil) in 1982. METHODS:The cohort began with a perinatal health survey that included all 6,011 children born in maternity wards in Pelotas in 1982. The 5,914 children born alive in the city were...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Barros FC,Victora CG,Horta BL,Gigante DP

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the scientific literature about the effects of exposure to psychosocial risk factors in work contexts. METHODS:A systematic review was performed using the terms "psychosocial factors" AND "COPSOQ" in the databases PubMed, Medline, and Scopus. The period analyzed was from January 1, 2004 to June 30...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Fernandes C,Pereira A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Starting from a paper about closing the gap between sociology and medicine in Brazil and the United Kingdom that was published in 1971, a historical update was made with the aim of reflecting on the new shapes of health-related teaching and research within the social and human sciences, in these two countries. The met...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Barros NF,Nunes ED

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lower extremity amputation is an increasing problem among diabetic patients and an important public health problem. The study purpose was to identify factors associated with lower extremity amputation. METHODS:A matched case-control study was carried out among diabetic patients. Cases were selected in public...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Gamba MA,Gotlieb SL,Bergamaschi DP,Vianna LA

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify type of service, frequency, and individual patient determinants associated with diagnostic test ordering in medical appointments. METHODS:A population-based study included 3,100 adults aged 20 years or older, living in the city of Pelotas, Southern Brazil. Sampling was carried out in multiple sta...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Capilheira MF,Santos IS

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traffic accidents and resulting injuries and deaths have become a global epidemic. In Brazil, most professional drivers, especially truck drivers, face irregular working hours and can be awake for more than 18 hours/day, which reduces their performance and alertness. In this article, we discuss the laws related to Bra...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Narciso FV,Mello MT

更新日期：2017-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence of the contraindicated use of oral contraceptives and the associated factors in Brazilian women. METHODS:20,454 women who answered the VIGITEL survey in 2008 also participated in this study, of which 3,985 reported using oral contraceptives. We defined the following conditions for ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Corrêa DA,Felisbino-Mendes MS,Mendes MS,Malta DC,Velasquez-Melendez G

更新日期：2017-01-12 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 estimate the basic reproduction number (R0) of dengue fever including both imported and autochthonous cases. METHODS:The study was conducted based on epidemiological data of the 2003 dengue epidemic in Brasília, Brazil. The basic reproduction number is estimated from the epidemic curve, fitting linearly t...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Degallier N,Favier C,Boulanger JP,Menkes C

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To meet the information need of Brazilian municipalities concerning breastfeeding practices as part of health care planning, a study was carried out to describe breastfeeding and to identify weaning-related factors. METHODS:Of all municipalities in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, openly called to participate...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Venancio SI,Escuder MM,Kitoko P,Rea MF,Monteiro CA

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the content of policies and action plans within the public healthcare system that addresses the issue of violence against women. METHODS:A descriptive and comparative study was conducted on the health policies and plans in Catalonia and Costa Rica from 2005 to 2011. It uses a qualitative methodolo...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Loría KR,Rosado TG,Espinosa LM,Marrochi LM,Sánchez AF

更新日期：2014-08-01 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:To understand the cultural dimensions of HIV/AIDS among adolescent students. METHODS:A cognitive anthropological study was undertaken in Cochabamba (Bolivia), Talca (Chile) and Guadalajara (Mexico), during 2007 and 2008. A total of 184 teenagers (from 14 to 19 years old) were selected by purposeful sampling ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Torres López TM,Reynaldos Quinteros C,Lozano González AF,Munguía Cortés JA

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the association between the pictorial graphic health warnings on cigarette packs and their impact on intention to quit smoking among women. METHODS:Population-based cross-sectional study among 265 women daily smokers in the State of Paraná in 2010. The sample size was calculated using cluster samp...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Bittencourt L,Person SD,Cruz RC,Scarinci IC

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review is presented of the relationships between the so-called emerging infectious diseases and what may be defined as emerging vectors. These include not only those that have recently appeared but also those that present remarkable behavioral changes. Specific factors leading to that emergence can be associated wit...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Forattini OP

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anopheles aquasalis has shown local variations in blood-host preference in Brazil: it seems to be anthropophilic in the northeast and zoophilic or opportunistic in the Amazon and other regions. A study was carried out in Guapimirim county, State of Rio de Janeiro, from May to November 1992, for the purpose of identify...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Flores-Mendoza C,Cunha RA,Rocha DS,Lourenço-de-Oliveira R

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the assistance, management and workers' education models of a network of psychosocial healthcare services (CAPS). METHODS:This is a qualitative evaluation research, supported by the Gadamerian hermeneutics, carried out in the city of Campinas, Southeastern Brazil, in 2006-2007. Data were collected...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Campos RT,Furtado JP,Passos E,Ferrer AL,Miranda L,Gama CA

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The evaluation of the quality of population data and coverage of death statistics for all Federal Brazilian Units by sex in 1990. METHODS:The population data came from censuses and the recorded death data from "Fundação Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística" and the Health Ministry. The population ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Paes NA,Albuquerque ME

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results obtained with catches performed at several sites of the Ribeira Valley, SP (Brazil) are reported. Collections with Shannon type traps showed a concentration of An.albitarsis s.l. in the Experimental Farm of Pariquera-Açu County, associated with the development of irrigated rice cultivation. Two species of the ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

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

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess costs and consequences of prenatal care on perinatal morbidity and mortality. METHODS:Evaluation study using two types of analysis: implementation and efficiency analysis, carried out at 11 Family Health Units in the Recife, Northeastern Brazil, in 2006. The costs were calculated by means of the ac...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Vidal SA,Samico IC,Frias PG,Hartz ZM

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00