[Occurrence of Panstrongylus lutzi, in peridomiciliary areas, State of Ceará, Brazil].

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of mobile ophthalmic unit screenings and to investigate barriers between community care and resolution of the problem at a tertiary center. METHODS:This prospective study evaluated a convenience sample from 10 municipalities in São Paulo State, Brazil. Patients were assessed in ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Ferreira GA,Rezende MA,Meneghim RLFS,Schellini SA

更新日期：2018-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the physical activity level and its association with sociodemographic factors in adults living in rural areas. METHODS:Cross-sectional population study including 567 adults in two rural communities from the Jequitinhonha Valley, Southeastern Brazil, during the years of 2008 and 2009. Physical act...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Bicalho PG,Hallal PC,Gazzinelli A,Knuth AG,Velásquez-Meléndez G

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cohort study on acute respiratory infections, involving 270 children observed by pediatricians in their homes every 10 days over a period of 32 months, gave the opportunity to experience logistic and methodological problems seldom described in the literature. The purpose of this article is to alert researchers as to...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Hortal M,Meny M

更新日期：1993-04-01 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 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 analyze the influence of family income and food prices on the participation of fruits and vegetables in the food purchases of Brazilian households. METHODS:Data analyzed refers to the Household Budget Survey conducted by the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística on a probabilistic sample of 48,4...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Claro RM,Monteiro CA

更新日期：2010-12-01 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 estimate the contribution of work-related diseases to sick leaves due to general and occupational health problems. METHODS:Sociodemographic, occupational and health data from 29,658 records of temporary disability benefits, granted on account of health problems by the Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Souza NS,Santana VS,Albuquerque-Oliveira PR,Barbosa-Branco A

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate how stressful life events and social support relate to central adiposity in Southern Brazil. METHODS:Data included information from 802 participants in the 1982 Pelotas Birth Cohort that was collect in 2004-2005 and 2006. Stratifying by sex, we studied self-reported stressful life events durin...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Surkan PJ,Sakyi KS,Hu A,Olinto MT,Gonçalves H,Horta BL,Gigante DP

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：:The objective of the study was to present the within-person variance component for adjusting nutrient distribution in adults and elderly people. The data used were from a population-based survey with a representative sample (n = 511) of individuals aged 19 years and over in the municipality of São Paulo, Southeastern ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Morimoto JM,Marchioni DM,Cesar CL,Fisberg RM

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To characterize the household purchase and the individual consumption of vegetables in Brazil and to analyze their relation with the consumption of ultra-processed foods. METHODS We have used data on the purchase of food for household consumption and individual consumption from the 2008-2009 Brazilian Househ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Canella DS,Louzada MLDC,Claro RM,Costa JC,Bandoni DH,Levy RB,Martins APB

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify factors associated with the lack of active father involvement in infant care at four months of age. METHODS:Cross-sectional study involving families of 153 infants at four months of age, interviewed in their homes by two family therapists. In addition to father involvement in infant care, sociode...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Falceto OG,Fernandes CL,Baratojo C,Giugliani ER

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considering that in most developing countries there are still no comprehensive lists of addresses for a given geographical area, there has always been a problem in drawing samples from the community, ensuring randomisation in the selection of the subjects. This article discusses the geographical stratification by soci...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Ramos LR,Goihman S

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Studies on the evolution of infant mortality rate are very relevant. Nevertheless, lack of vital statistics in Brazil limits the temporal and spatial analysis of this indicator. This study aims to investigate the possible use of the Brazilian Hospital Information System as an alternative information source fo...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Schramm JM,Szwarcwald CL

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the first time, preferential predation of larvae and pupae of Simuliidae by the crustacean, Aegla platensis Schmitt, 1942, was observed in the field and in the laboratory. Field observations and collections were done in the Carpintaria stream, Dois Irmãos, Country Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The possibility of usin...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Magni ST,Py-Daniel V

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution and magnitude of vitamin A deficiency and dietary consumption of 161 children at 6 to 72 months of age in rural zones in Cansancao-Bahia-Brazil were evaluated. The serum retinol levels were measured by the spectrophotometric method (Bassey-Lowry modified by Araujo and Flores). The serum retinol averag...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： da Silva Prado M,Assis AM,Martins MC,Nazare PA,Rezende IF,Conceicao ME

更新日期：1995-08-01 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:To analyze factors associated with failure to breastfeed during the first hour of life, especially the influence of time of delivery of rapid HIV test results. METHODS:Cohort study, beginning with the administration of the rapid test and ending the first time the baby is breastfed. The study population inclu...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Oliveira MI,Silva KS,Gomes Junior SC,Fonseca VM

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Principal Components Analysis is a multivariate statistical technique for the purpose of examining the interdependence among variables. The main characteristic of this technique is the ability to reduce data, and it is currently used as an adjunct for the development of psychiatric research tools and the classificatio...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Andreoli SB,Mari JJ,Blay SL,de Almeida-Filho N,Coutinho E,França J,Fernandes JG,Busnello ED

更新日期：1994-08-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of air pollution on hospitalizations for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases in the largest Brazilian metropolis. METHODS:This study was carried out at the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, Brazil. Environmental data were obtained from the network of monitoring stations of nine mun...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Gouveia N,Corrallo FP,Leon ACP,Junger W,Freitas CU

更新日期：2017-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze whether two simplified indices, "DMF in 6 Teeth"(DMF6T) and "DMF in two quadrants" (DMF2Q), could be indicated for epidemiological surveys of oral health according to dental caries distribution. METHODS:The sample came from epidemiological data in 29 municipalities. A total of 2,378 examinations w...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Cypriano S,de Sousa Mda L,Wada RS

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the validity of the Portuguese version of the Clinical Dementia Rating for classifying the cognitive function among the elderly. METHODS:The Mini Mental State Examination was utilized as a screening method for cognitive deficit among a cohort of 424 elderly. All those who scored <26 points (108 e...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Montaño MB,Ramos LR

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence of multimorbidity among Brazilian adults and its association with socioeconomic indicators. METHODS:Cross-sectional study that used data from the Pesquisa Nacional Sobre Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional de Medicamentos no Brasil (PNAUM - Brazilian National Survey on Acce...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Costa ÂK,Bertoldi AD,Fontanella AT,Ramos LR,Arrais PSD,Luiza VL,Mengue SS,Nunes BP

更新日期：2020-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE Investigate the association between exposure to green spaces and mortality from ischemic heart and cerebrovascular diseases, and the role of socioeconomic status in this relationship, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. METHODS Ecological study, with the census tracts as unit of analysis. This study used ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Silveira IHD,Junger WL

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify determinants of protein-energy malnutrition resulting in weight and linear growth deficits in children. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was carried out among 1,041 children (under two years of age) from 10 municipalities in Bahia, Northeastern Brazil, during 1999-2000. Both logistic regression an...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Oliveira VA,Assis AM,Pinheiro SM,Barreto ML

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the risk factors in the occurrence of oral lesions in HIV-positive adults. METHODS:A retrospective analytical-descriptive survey was conducted using the medical/dental records of 534 patients with oral lesions associated with HIV. The data were collected from five referral centers for managing HIV ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Petruzzi MN,Cherubini K,Salum FG,Figueiredo MA

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence of self-reported voice problems and to identify associated factors. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was carried out in a sample of 393 public elementary and middle school teachers in Florianópolis, Southern Brazil, in 2009. A self-administered questionnaire was used. A multivariabl...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Marçal CC,Peres MA

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess (1) the consistency between self-classified and interviewer-classified color/race according to socioeconomic and demographic variables and (2) the magnitude of the ethnic-racial inequalities of income and socioeconomic status using self-classified and interviewer-classified color/race. METHODS:A cr...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Bastos JL,Peres MA,Peres KG,Dumith SC,Gigante DP

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00