[Social inequalities and health services use: evidences from a stratified household survey].

abstract：:Diagnostic tests for American tegumentary leishmaniasis were performed on blood samples of patients living in two endemic municipalities in the state of Pernambuco, Northeastern Brazil. DNA was extracted from 119 samples and used as template for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis. The tests used primers specific...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Martins L,Alexandrino A,Guimarães G

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A medical audit on the prenatal care program in the Vila Municipal Health Center, Pelotas, RS, Brazil, was described with the purpose of verifying the aspects of the medical process and improving the program's effectiveness. METHODS:Data from prenatal specific records were collected. Pregnant women with d...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Dias-Da-Costa JS,Madeira AC,Luz RM,Britto MA

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The susceptibility of field collected Aedes aegypti larvae was evaluated in terms of median lethal time (LT50) and final mortality, when treated with temephos, Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis as well as mixtures of these two agents. Third instar larvae were shown to be more susceptible than early and late fourt...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： de Andrande CF,Modolo M

更新日期：1991-06-01 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 analyze the relationship between macroeconomic conditions and health in Brazil. METHODS:The analysis of the impact of employment and income on mortality in Brazil was based on panel data from Brazilian states between 1981 and 2002. Mortality rates obtained from the national mortality database was used as ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Jacinto Pde A,Tejada CA,Sousa TR

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vero cells used by distinct measles vaccine control laboratories had their susceptibility to Moraten, Schwarz and Biken CAM-70 vaccine strains assayed. Of a total of 72 lots of measles vaccine whose potency was titrated by microtechnique in two Vero cell samples (Vero IB and Vero INCQS), 25 had been produced with Mora...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Takata CS,Kubrusly FS,Miyaki C,Mendes IF,de Rizzo E

更新日期：1994-06-01 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：:Social representations of tuberculosis are analyzed at the turn of the 20th century, focusing on aspects associated to feelings and contradictory manifestations awakened by the disease. The romanticized pattern of experience of this disease was replaced by a more naturalistic vision, though the stigmas and prejudices ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Pôrto A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the quality of information registered on fetal death certificates. METHODS:Records were reviewed from 710 fetal deaths registered in the consolidated database of deaths from the State System for Data Analysis and the São Paulo State Secretary of Health, for deaths in São Paulo municipality (South...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Almeida MF,Alencar GP,Schoeps D,Minuci EG,Silva ZP,Ortiz LP,Novaes HM,Alencar AP,Raspantini PR,Santos PC

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rabbit kidney cell line RC-IAL, isolated in 1976 and at present at 150a passage, has had its characteristics analysed. The cells presented morphology similar to fibroblasts throughout their culture. The cellular growth proportion remained unaltered from its isolation, with a cloning efficiency of around 9%. The line...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Cruz AS,Figueiredo CA,Barbosa ML,Martinez CH,Salles-Gomes LF

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the main socioeconomic, demographic, anthropometric and behavioral characteristics, and pregnancy outcomes of adolescent pregnancy and to assess health services used by pregnant adolescents. METHODS:Data were collected from a cross-section of 2,429 deliveries by women residing in the municipality...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Simões VM,da Silva AA,Bettiol H,Lamy-Filho F,Tonial SR,Mochel EG

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present an application of logistic regression modelling to estimate ratios of proportions, such as prevalence ratio or relative risk, and the Delta Method to estimate confidence intervals. METHOD:The Delta Method was used because it is appropriate for the estimation of variance of non-linear functions of ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： de Oliveira NF,Santana VS,Lopes AA

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of work ability (WA) and describe characteristics of the subgroup with poor WA among military police officers. METHODS:A descriptive and cross-sectional study with 329 male military police officers engaged in street patrolling in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, selected by proportionate ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Barreto CR,Lins-Kusterer L,Carvalho FM

更新日期：2019-09-30 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：OBJECTIVE:Although there are many studies on risk factors for drug use, little has been known about the reasons that prevent people away from drug use. The aim of this study was to identify the reasons that would prevent low-income youngsters against psychotropic drug experimentation and use, even when living in a drug...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Sanchez Zv,de Oliveira LG,Nappo SA

更新日期：2005-08-01 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：:Sixty small farms of Botucatu County, S. Paulo, Brazil, given over to cattle breeding were studied. These farms account for 15% of the total of 402 farms that exist in the county. The sample was drawn by simple probabilistic technique. There were found to be one hundred and thirteen drinking places located on the farm...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： de Souza LC,Iaria ST,Paim GV

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the intensity of Pediculus capitis infestation (abundance) among Argentinean schoolchildren. Children's sex and social stratum were analyzed as modifiers of the general prevalence and degree of parasitism. METHODS:The study included 1,370 schoolchildren (692 girls, 678 boys) from 26 schools of t...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Catalá S,Junco L,Vaporaky R

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possible correlations between infant mortality statistics and those statistics related to the real value of the legal minimum salary and those on the extent of the public water supply system for the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil over the last 3 decades were studied with a view to determining the relationship between t...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Monteiro CA

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze age as a prognostic factor in early breast cancer. METHODS:Retrospective study analyzing the clinical profile and disease-free survival in a group of 280 subjects aged 25 to 81 years with stage I and II breast cancer followed-up in Porto Alegre, southern Brazil, from 1995 to 2000. Clinical, pathol...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Garicochea B,Morelle A,Andrighetti AE,Cancella A,Bós A,Werutsky G

更新日期：2009-04-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Psychiatric hospitalization though burdensome remains a very important therapeutic option for severely-ill psychiatric patients. Hospitalization in general hospital psychiatry units (GHPU) are often regarded as the best option. A study was carried out with the purpose of assessing socioeconomic and medical v...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Dalgalarrondo P,Botega NJ,Banzato CE

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distinguishing characteristics of the definitions of health promotion and health education are here examined. Two different planning frameworks, the PRECEDE-PROCEDE and the HELPSAM models are introduced. Solutions can be directed in two major directions are discussed: individual changes and organizational changes....

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Candeias NM

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze if characteristics of managers, schools, and curriculum are associated with the implementation of programs for drug abuse prevention in elementary and high schools. METHODS:Cross-sectional study, with random sample of 263 school managers. Data were collected between 2012 and 2013 by a program that...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Pereira AP,Paes ÂT,Sanchez ZM

更新日期：2016-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：:A project concerned with the study of intra-urban health differentials in S. Paulo city, Brazil, is described. A brief outline of urban problems in the city is presented, followed by a review of the locally published literature on the subject of geographical differentials (stratification by socioeconomic status and en...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Akerman M,Stephens C,Campanario P,Maia PB

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a trend, with a view to achieving greater scientific visibility and international projection, that favors the adoption of the English language in Brazilian journals dealing with nosological problems. This argument is here questioned. Latin America is a large continent with characteristic health problems. Thus...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Forattini OP

更新日期：1997-02-01 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:The results of a study which identified the cost of health interventions in the management of patients with chronic renal disease are presented. MATERIAL AND METHOD:The costing method was based on a consensus technique and the instrumentation of case management through the identification of the materials ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Arredondo A,Rangel R,de Icaza E

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To verify the prevalence of anemia among children aged 0 to 36 months, who attend public day care centers in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and assess its possible risk factors. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was carried out in 557 children aged 0 to 36 months of all public day care centers in Porto Alegre. Anthropo...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Silva LS,Giuglian ER,Aerts DR

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the number of occupational accidents that occurred in a certain municipality during a specific period of time as well as the extent of sub-registration. METHODS:The study sample was comprised of 4.782 households within the municipality of Botucatu, São Paulo occupied by a total 17,219 inhabitant...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Binder MC,Cordeiro R

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00