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Fatores associados ao controle glicêmico em amostra de indivíduos com diabetes mellitus do Estudo Longitudinal de Saúde do Adulto, Brasil, 2008 a 2010

Epidemiol. serv. saúde; 29 (3), 2020
Objetivo: Investigar os fatores associados ao controle glicêmico em indivíduos com diabetes mellitus (DM). Métodos: estudo seccional, com participantes do Estudo Longitudinal de Saúde do Adulto com DM autorreferido; utilizou-se regressão logística binomial. Resultados: foram incluídos 1.242 indiv...

Limitação de atividade e restrição à participação social em pessoas com hanseníase: análise transversal da magnitude e fatores associados em município hiperendêmico do Piauí, 2001 a 2014

Epidemiol. serv. saúde; 29 (3), 2020
Objetivo: analisar a magnitude e os fatores associados à limitação de atividade e restrição à participação social em pessoas com hanseníase de 2001 a 2014, em Picos, Piauí. Métodos: estudo transversal com dados coletados por meio de entrevistas e exames físicos; foram utilizadas as escalas SA...

A cross-sectional approach including dog owner characteristics as predictors of visceral leishmaniasis infection in dogs

Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz; 115 (), 2020
BACKGROUND Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is relevant for human and animal public health. Several factors have been associated with the risk of Leishmania infantum infection in dogs. However, dog owner characteristics have been rarely explored. OBJECTIVES To estimate the prevalence and to identify the as...

Is Low Income Associated with Malocclusion in Primary Dentition Among Preschoolers?

Abstract Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with malocclusion in the primary dentition of preschool children in a city of Brazilian Northeast. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 566 five-years-old preschool children who were enrolled in public an...

Estimated mortality rate and leading causes of death among individuals with chikungunya in 2016 and 2017 in Brazil

Abstract INTRODUCTION: In 2014, the first cases of autochthonous chikungunya (CHIK) were recorded in Brazil. Lethality associated with this disease is underestimated. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the causes of death among individuals with CHIK in Brazil. METHODS: A descriptive observational stud...

Spatial dynamics and socioeconomic factors correlated with American cutaneous leishmaniasis in Pernambuco, Brazil from 2008 to 2017

Abstract INTRODUCTION: American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) is a public health problem and has been associated with country's territory. We aimed to analyze the spatial dynamics and socioeconomic factors correlated to the incidence of ACL in Pernambuco, Brazil from 2008 to 2017. METHODS: A cross-se...

Adverse drug events and the associated factors in patients with chronic Chagas disease

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Herein, we aimed to identify the factors associated with adverse drug events (ADEs) in chronic Chagas disease (CD) patients. METHODS: We analyzed 320 medical notes from 295 patients. The Naranjo algorithm was applied to determine the cause of ADEs. Mixed effects logistic regres...

High prevalence of blood donor test-seeking behavior among health sciences undergraduate students

Abstract INTRODUCTION This study investigated the prevalence of blood donors' test-seeking behavior and related factors among health sciences undergraduate students. METHODS A total of 750 students were invited. Data regarding sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics, blood donation practices,...

Life satisfaction in Brazil: an exploration of theoretical correlates and age, period and cohort variations using the World Values Survey (1991-2014)*

This paper discusses some of the factors associated with life satisfaction in Brazil using four waves of the World Values Survey (1991 to 2014). Some results already described in the literature were confirmed, as we found that individuals who were married, employed, more religious, in better health, with...