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Validity of periodontitis screening questions in a Brazilian adult population-based study

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract Population-based studies assessing self-reported periodontal questions in low-income countries are lacking, and therefore we aimed to assess the accuracy of self-reported periodontal items in Brazil. One thousand one hundred and forty adults from Florianópolis, Brazil, had their periodontium cl...

Trend of traumatic crown injuries and associated factors in preschool children

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The aim of this study was to assess trends in traumatic crown injuries (TCIs), their prevalence, and association with socioeconomic and clinical factors in preschool children over a 5-year period. A series of cross-sectional surveys was conducted in Santa Maria, Brazil, on children attending a N...

Clinical and radiographic sequelae to primary teeth affected by dental trauma: a 9-year retrospective study

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract This retrospective study aimed at determining the predicted risks of clinical and radiographic complications in primary teeth following traumatic dental injuries, according to injury type, severity and child's age. Data were collected from records of children treated at a Dental Trauma Center in...

Assessment of serum copper, iron and immune complexes in potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract Potentially malignant disorders (PMDs) of oral cavity and oral cancer remain a cause of serious concern despite intensive research and development. Diet and immunity have been identified to play a crucial role as modifying factors in these diseases. Our study intended to explore this relationshi...

Association between oral health status and central obesity among Brazilian independent-living elderly

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the association between oral health status and central obesity (CO) in Brazilian independent-living elderly. A cross-sectional study was carried out in a sample of 489 elderly, who were participants of the Study on Aging and Longevity, in Londrina, state ...

National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines (PNAUM): household survey component methods

Rev. saúde pública; 50 (supl.2), 2016
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To describe methodological aspects of the household survey National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines (PNAUM) related to sampling design and implementation, the actual obtained sample, instruments and fieldwork. METHODS A cross-sectional, population-b...

Access to medicines for chronic diseases in Brazil: a multidimensional approach

Rev. saúde pública; 50 (supl.2), 2016
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the access to medicines to treat non-communicable diseases in Brazil according to socioeconomic, demographic, and health-related factors, from a multidimensional perspective. METHODS Analysis of data from the National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use o...

Prevalence of self-medication in Brazil and associated factors

Rev. saúde pública; 50 (supl.2), 2016
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the prevalence and associated factors regarding the use of medicines by self-medication in Brazil. METHODS This cross-sectional population-based study was conducted using data from the PNAUM (National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines), col...

Free access to medicines for the treatment of chronic diseases in Brazil

Rev. saúde pública; 50 (supl.2), 2016
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the free access to medicines for the treatment of chronic diseases in the Brazilian population, according to demographic and socioeconomic factors. We also analyzed the most used pharmacological groups, according to funding source: free-of-charge or out-of-pocket paid. ME...

Sociodemographic profile of medicines users in Brazil: results from the 2014 PNAUM survey

Rev. saúde pública; 50 (supl.2), 2016
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the prevalence of medicine use by the Brazilian population and its distribution according to sociodemographic factors. METHODS Study using data from the Pesquisa Nacional de Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional de Medicamentos (PNAUM – National Survey ...