scholarly journals Health Self-Perception and Associated Factors Among Nursing Professional Team / Autopercepção da Saúde e Fatores Associados Entre Profissionais da Equipe de Enfermagem

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 778
Author(s):  
Ana Luíza Neves Cerqueira ◽  
Cássio De Almeida Lima ◽  
Sabrina Aparecida De Lima Mangueira ◽  
André Luiz Ramos Leal ◽  
Jair Almeida Carneiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Predictive Analytics ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Nursing Professional

Objetivo: Verificar a autopercepção da saúde e os fatores associados entre os profissionais da equipe de enfermagem de um hospital universitário. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo com abordagem quantitativa, de caráter transversal, realizado entre profissionais da enfermagem de hospital universitário de Montes Claros - Minas Gerais, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados através de um questionário estruturado no segundo semestre de 2012. Foram analisados no software estatístico Predictive Analytics Software (PASW/SPSS)® versão 18.0 para Windows®. Resultados: Os profissionais demonstraram satisfação com a sua saúde, visto que a maioria declarou autopercepção positiva da saúde. Observou-se que a saúde foi mais bem avaliada por aqueles que tinham companheiro, atuavam no turno diurno e relataram satisfação com o trabalho (p<0,05). Conclusão: São necessárias estratégias que proporcionem melhores condições de saúde e trabalho para a equipe de enfermagem, sobretudo para os profissionais que apresentaram características associadas à uma autopercepção negativa da saúde. 

scholarly journals Accuracy of the need for dental prosthesis and associated factors between elderly in Recife, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
L F R Santos ◽  
E P Carvalho ◽  
S R A Oliveira ◽  
R S Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Dental Prosthesis ◽  
The Self ◽  
Metropolitan Region ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Epidemiological Surveys ◽  
Oral Health Services

Abstract Background The latest national oral health survey showed a high prevalence of the need for dental prostheses between the Brazilian elderly. To classify this need, normative (clinical) and subjective (self-reported) criteria must be considered since patients' self-perception takes into account social and functional issues that arise with oral health problems. Few studies investigate the agreement between these criteria, as well as its determinants. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the accuracy of the need for the use of total dental prosthesis and factors associated with the agreement between criteria. Methods Cross-sectional study, carried out in three municipalities in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, with a random sample of 816 elderly people from 65 to 74 years old. The dependent variable was the accuracy, calculated by the agreement between the self-reported and the normative need for a total dental prosthesis, and the independents were assembled in three blocks (socioeconomic/demographic, access to oral health services and self-perceived oral health). Hierarchical logistic models were conducted for total upper prosthesis (TUP) and total lower prosthesis (TLP). Results The self-perception of the need for prosthetic use presented an accuracy of 75.9% (95% CI = 72.8-78.7%) for TUP and 78.6% (95% CI = 75.6-81.3%) for TLP. In the multiple analysis, the accuracy for TUP and TLP needs holds an association with the variables: family income, age and time since the last dental appointment. Conclusions In conclusion, the self-perception of need for dental prosthesis demonstrates potential applicability for the elderly, presenting notable accuracy values. It suggests that studies based on patients' self-reports should be stimulated, aiming for the evaluation and validation of self-reported criteria in different contexts and cultures. Furthermore, the identification of accuracy associated factors can help to build more meaningful questions to be used in future surveys. Key messages The use of the self-reported need for total dental prosthesis may be feasible when considering lower cost, reduced time of execution and ease of use in population epidemiological surveys. Application of self-reporting as an epidemiological tool for planning and monitoring oral health services, incorporating it in the form of indicators for oral health surveillance.

scholarly journals Undernutrition and associated factors in a Portuguese older adult community

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Luísa Moreira dos Santos ◽  
Teresa Maria de Serpa Pinto Freitas do Amaral ◽  
Nuno Pedro Garcia Fernandes Bento Borges
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Perception Of Health

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of undernutrition in older adults aged >75 years living in communities and to identify the main factors independently associated with undernutrition. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a random sample of family physicians' medical records of 86 older adults aged >75 years living in the community studied. Their nutritional status was evaluated using the Mini Nutritional Assessment. RESULTS: A total of 10.5% of the elderly were undernourished and 41.9% were at undernutrition risk. According to the logistic regression multivariable model, the following characteristics: being widowed (OR=6.7; 95%CI=1.8-24.6); being institutionalized (OR=12.6; 95%CI=1.7-90.5); or having a negative self-perception of health (OR=15.0; 95%CI=3.3-69.1) were independently associated with a significant increase of undernutrition risk. CONCLUSION: The current study shows that undernutrition is highly prevalent in Portuguese older adults aged >75 years living in communities. The major factors independently associated with their undernutrition are being widowed and institutionalized and having negative self-perception of health. The results obtained show that undernutrition and its associated factors are very serious problems for older adults and a challenge in their health care.

scholarly journals Iron-deficiency anemia and associated factors among preschool children in Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-196
Author(s):  
Luciana Neri NOBRE ◽  
Angelina do Carmo LESSA ◽  
Hilda Christiane de OLIVEIRA ◽  
Joel Alves LAMOUNIER ◽  
Sylvia do Carmo Castro FRANCISCHINI
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Iron Depletion ◽  
The City

ABSTRACT Objective: Study the prevalence of iron depletion and iron-deficiency anemia and their associated factors in preschool children. Methods: Cross-sectional study with five-year old preschool children from a birth cohort of the city of Diamantina, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. Socioeconomic, demographic, and dietary characteristics were obtained through a questionnaire administered to each child mother or guardian. Iron depletion (normal hemoglobin and low serum ferritin levels) and iron-deficiency anemia (hemoglobin level than 11g/dL) were detected after collecting 5mL of venous blood of preschool children. Poisson regression was used to identify the factors associated with iron depletion and iron-deficiency anemia. Results: A total of 228 preschool were evaluated, corresponding to 97.4% of the children from a cohort study followed-up up to the end of their first year of life. Iron depletion and iron-deficiency anemia were detected, respectively, in 15.9% and 18.9% of the preschool children evaluated. Iron depletion was not associated with any variable studied, while low maternal education level was associated with iron-deficiency anemia (PR=1.83; P=0.03). Conclusion: Iron-deficiency anemia is considered as a mild public health problem among 5-year old children in the city of Diamantina, Minas Gerais. Higher maternal education level was a protective factor against this deficiency, and therefore it is as an important marker for the occurrence of iron-deficiency anemia in the population studied.

scholarly journals Hearing Disability in Colombia Self-Perception and Associated Factors 2002-2008

2015 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 18-25
Author(s):  
Augusto Peñaranda ◽  
Sandra Martínez ◽  
María Leonor Aparicio ◽  
Juan Manuel García ◽  
Clemencia Barón
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Hearing Disability

scholarly journals Leadership of Presidents of Brazilian Olympic Sport Federations: Comparison between Real and Ideal Perceived Competencies Profiles According to Their Experience

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daiane Miranda de Freitas ◽  
Maria José Carvalho ◽  
Israel Teoldo da Costa ◽  
António Manuel Fonseca
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Leadership Competencies ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
The Real ◽  
Olympic Sport ◽  
Over Time

<p>This research aimed at verifying whether there are differences in behavioural self-perception of presidents of the Brazilian Olympic Sport Federations regarding the real and ideal leadership competencies profiles, taking their time of experience in position into account. This study comprised two complementary studies. The sample of the first study included 83 participants who filled out a translated and adapted version of the Managerial Behaviour Instrument. In the second study, ten presidents of the Olympic Sport Federations of Minas Gerais were interviewed and their answers were content analysed; complementary, there were consulted the statutes of their organizations in what concerns to their duties. Overall, the analysis of the results of both studies showed that all presidents perceived themselves as being competent and, in general, they considered the need of some improvements in their leadership competencies. Furthermore, the presidents declared that, over time, some knowledge and competencies have been acquired and developed, allowing them to adjust management practices. In sum, the time of experience seems to play an important role in the self-perception and development of leadership competencies in these Brazilian presidents.</p>

scholarly journals Medications adherence level and its associated factors among hypertensive patients at a major referral hospital, in Riyadh, KSA

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 24-30
Author(s):  
Shaffi Ahamed Shaik ◽  
Abeer Alsuwailem ◽  
Afnan Alhargan ◽  
Asma Alswailem ◽  
Dania Alshiha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Poor Adherence ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Adherence Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Perception Of Health

Aims and Objectives: To quantify the level of medications adherence among hypertensive patients and to identify factors of poor adherence.Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted during October 2013 to March 2014 in King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, KSA. Self-administrative questionnaires were used among 310 randomly selected hypertensive patients. Morisky adherence questionnaire was used to quantify adherence level of medications. Adherence scores were categorized as poor and high adherence. Bi-variate and multivariate analysis were used to identity factors associated with poor adherence.Results: Out of 287 patients who had responded, 124(44%) were of less than 50 years of age. Prevalence of poor adherence to medications was 55%. Age, educational status, monthly income, time of diagnosis, self-perception of health status, regular checkup at clinics, & regular blood pressure checkup were significantly associated with ‘level of adherence (poor and high) to medications. The independent associated factors of poor adherence were: age (<50 years): 2.30 (95% confidence interval(CI): 1.29,4.10), monthly income (<5000 Saudi Riyals): 6.58(1.67,25.97), self-perception of health status (uncontrolled): 2.66 (1.20,5.90), and regular checkup at clinics (No): 5.57(2.83,10.97).Conclusion: Level of adherence was low among hypertensive patients. Associated factors of poor adherence could be used to identity patients for counselling in improving level of adherence to medications.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.7(4) 2016 24-30

scholarly journals Falls among the non-institutionalized elderly in northern Minas Gerais, Brazil: prevalence and associated factors

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 613-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jair Almeida Carneiro ◽  
Gizele Carmen Fagundes Ramos ◽  
Ana Teresa Fernandes Barbosa ◽  
Élen Débora Souza Vieira ◽  
Jéssica Santos Rocha Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Significance Level

Abstract Objective: To identify the prevalence of falls and associated factors in non-institutionalized elderly persons. Methods: A cross-sectional study featuring a population-based sample of non-institutionalized elderly persons in a city in the north of Minas Gerais was performed. Interviews were conducted in households by trained staff using validated instruments. We investigated the associations between falls and demographic, socioeconomic and health-related factors. After bivariate analysis, the variables associated with falls to a level of 20% were analyzed together using logistic regression, assuming at this stage a significance level of 5%. Results: The studied population was predominantly female, married and with a low educational level. The prevalence of falls was 28.4%. The factors that were associated with falls were: female gender (OR=1.67; 95% CI:1.13 to 2.47); negative self-evaluation of health (OR=1.49; 95% CI: 1.02 to 2.20); impaired functional mobility (Timed Up and Go test >20 seconds) (OR=1.66; 95CI: 1.02-2.74); the occurrence of hospitalization in the previous 12 months (OR=1.82; 95% CI: 1.17 to 2.84); and frailty measured by the Edmonton Frail Scale (OR=1.73; 95% CI: 1.14 to 2.64). Conclusions: The prevalence of falls was high for the population studied and was related to the individual health conditions of the elderly.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence and intercurrence of reproductive pathogens in cattle from family farms in North of Minas Gerais, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Dionei Joaquim Haas ◽  
Jonata de Melo Barbieri ◽  
Ermilton Junio Pereira de Freitas ◽  
Mayra da Silva Oliveira ◽  
Bernardo Rodrigues Porto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bluetongue Virus ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Family Farms ◽  
Diarrhea Virus ◽  
Viral Diarrhea ◽  
Leptospira Spp ◽  
Viral Diarrhea Virus

The aims of the present study were: to estimate the seroprevalence of Bluetongue vírus (BTV), bovine alphaherpesvirus 1 (BoHV-1), bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), Brucella abortus and Leptospira spp. in cattle from family farms in North of Minas Gerais; to determine the intercurrence and association among these pathogens; and to assess the possible associated factors to seropositive herds and animals. For this, 476 cows from 46 farms were sampled and evaluated serologically. The seroprevalence in herds and cattle was, respectively, for BTV 100% and 52.0%, for BoHV-1 95.7% and 48.6%, for BVDV 78.3% and 46.1%, for Leptospira spp. 76.1% and 29.1%, and for B. abortus was 0% in herd and cattle. More than 65% of the herds was simultaneously seropositive for BTV, BoHV-1, BVDV and Leptospira spp. Seropositivity for BoHV-1, Leptospira spp. serovar Autumnalis and serovar Hardjoprajitno were associated with abortion, whereas seropositivity for BVDV was associated with BoHV-1. Moreover, association among seropositivity for BVDV, BoHV-1 and Leptospira spp. was also observed. In conclusion, BTV, BoHV-1, BVDV and Leptospira spp. are highly seroprevalent and occurred simultaneously in cattle from family farms in Minas Gerais, indicating the need for the implementation of control measures to avoid economic losses related to these diseases.

scholarly journals Prevalence of trachoma and associated factors in students from the Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evanildo José da Silva ◽  
Daniela Porto Pereira ◽  
João Octávio Augusto Murta Ambrózio ◽  
Laiara Morais Barboza ◽  
Vivian Ladeira Fonseca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Minas Gerais

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors with insufficient leisure-time physical activity of adolescents: results of a cross-sectional school population-based study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Camilo L. M. Lourenço ◽  
Venicius Dantas Da Silva ◽  
Edmar Lacerda Mendes
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
School Population

<p>Objetivo: estimar la prevalencia y los factores asociados con una actividad física insuficiente (AFI) en el tiempo libre entre los adolescentes de una ciudad mediana en el estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Métodos: Los datos de la encuesta transversal ACtVU (Uberaba - MG, Brasil) realizada entre mayo y octubre de 2015. Los estudiantes de secundaria de ambos sexos (de 14 a 18 años) comprendieron la muestra. AFI (&lt;300 minutos/semana) fue la variable dependiente y los indicadores sociodemográficos, de comportamiento y de salud fueron las variables independientes evaluadas mediante cuestionarios. Se utilizó la regresión logística binaria para estimar la Odds Ratio (OR). El IMC se utilizó como variable de control. Resultados: 984 estudiantes participaron en este estudio. El porcentaje de AFI fue del 44,9% (IC95%: 41,7; 48,1) y fue mayor entre las niñas (57,1% frente al 29,3% en los niños). Se encontró una mayor probabilidad de AFI en: la calificación para ambos sexos (OR = 2.23 niños, OR = 2.28 niñas), tiempo de pantalla entre semana (OR = 1.29), uso excesivo de teléfonos inteligentes durante la semana (OR = 1.54) y los fines de semana (OR = 1.22) entre niños, que estudian esta noche (OR = 1.80), que tienen un trabajo (OR = 1.24), ingresos familiares (OR = 1.41 para 3 a 5 salarios mínimos y OR = 1.65 para ≥ 6 salarios mínimos), tiempo de pantalla entre semana (OR = 1.87) e insatisfacción con el propio peso (OR = 1.32) entre las niñas. Conclusión: la prevalencia de AFI fue alta. La mayoría de los factores asociados fueron diferentes en niños y niñas.</p>

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