Capacidade funcional de idosos atendidos pelo programa saúde da família em Benevides, Brasil

Objective: To evaluate the skin characteristics and quality of life of patients with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy. Method: Cross-sectional study conducted with 60 women. The classification scales of skin changes resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (RTOG) and the validated versions in Portuguese of those that classified skin types (Fitzpatrick), symptoms (RISRAS) and quality of life (DLQI) were applied. in the period between December 2021 and October 2022. For data analysis, Fisher’s Exact Test, Chi-Square and Asymptotic General Independence Test were used. Results: 100% of patients had skin irritation. As the treatment progressed and the radiodermatitis appeared or worsened, there was a tendency for the intensity of signs and symptoms to increase, such as: sensitivity, discomfort or pain, itching, burning and heat, dry and wet desquamation, which may have impacted the quality of life and reflected in other aspects, such as: shopping activities or outings (p=0.0020), social activities or leisure activities (p=0.0420). Conclusion: Radiodermatitis is a common condition that affects women with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy, skin characteristics and quality of life of patients affected during this treatment.

Objetivo: identificar os principais medos e o nível de estresse em relação à pandemia do Novo coronavírus em idosos. Método: estudo transversal, analítico e com base numa amostra não probabilista por conveniência composta de 25 idosos usuários de uma praça pública no município de Belém, Pará, Brasil, realizado de janeiro a junho de 2021. Aplicaram-se o questionário sociodemográfico, escala de medo do Novo coronavírus e escala de estresse percebido. Utilizou-se o teste paramétrico Teste t (p<0,05). Resultados: a média de idade foi de 67,6 anos predominando o sexo feminino (72%). Evidenciou-se que os idosos apresentaram nível de medo moderado (p<0,001) relacionado ao medo da COVID-19 (t=0,26). Prevaleceu o nível de estresse percebido moderado (p<0,001) relacionado à irritabilidade causada pela situação fora de controle (t=0,00). Conclusão: perceber o medo e estresse em idosos contribui para o desenvolvimento de ações pelos profissionais com vistas à promoção da saúde mental em tempos de pandemia.

Objetivo: construir uma tecnologia educativa na modalidade de cartilha direcionada às mulheres sobre os direitos da gestante durante o trabalho de parto e situações que caracterizam violência obstétrica. Método: pesquisa metodológica, qualitativa, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturada com 14 enfermeiros residentes do programa de Residência de Enfermagem Obstétrica da Universidade Federal do Pará. A análise de conteúdo foi utilizada para identificar significado, seguida pela elaboração textual, seleção das ilustrações e finalização da cartilha. Resultados: a violência obstétrica caracteriza-se como física, psicológica, negligência, discriminação, podendo acontecer no pré-natal, parto, puerpério e abortamento. A informação como alicerce para o conhecimento de mulheres por meio da cartilha pode contribuir de forma efetiva para o empoderamento e protagonismo de mulheres. Considerações finais: o processo de construção da cartilha, desenvolvida de forma participativa e dialógica, foi enriquecedor e oportunizou a disseminação de informação com embasamento científico para atuação junto à população-alvo. Descritores: Gestação. Educação em Saúde. Violência Obstétrica. Tecnologia Educacional. Internato e Residência.

Introduction: Six-minute walk test (TC6’) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) can be influenced by variables like gender, age and body mass index (BMI). In the school context, these tests can identify losses caused by sedentary habits and/or manifestation of overweight/obesity. Nevertheless, although widely studied in the adult context, they have not been properly clarified in the child public. Objective: To assess the PEF and TC6’ between students in the public and private network and to correlate them with factors like age, gender and BMI. Methods: 39 male and female children between eight and ten years of age were selected for the study. The TC6’ was held at a sports court. The child was instructed to walk at maximum speed for six minutes and the PEF test took place in accordance to the recommendations by Pereira et al (1). Results: No significant correlation was found between the BMI and the PEF and TC6’ scores. No significant correlation was found between sex and PEF, with measures within normal parameters for the entire sample. The EPF measures did not influence the distance walked in the TC6’. A significant correlation was found between sex and distance walked in the TC6’ only among male children attending public schools. Conclusion: Both sex and BMI did not influence the PEF measures which, in turn, does not seem to have influenced the distance the sample walked in the TC6’. Also concerning the TC6’, only the children from public school reached the normal scores proposed in the literature.

Objective: To evaluate the emotional aspects and self-care of elderly people with Diabetes Mellitus. Method: a descriptive, exploratory, and quantitative study with 105 elderly people from an outpatient clinic in a hospital located in the city of Belém-Pará, Brazil, carried out between July and September 2022. The following questionnaires were used: sociodemographic, economic, and clinical data; problem areas in Diabetes; and Diabetes self-care activities. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) and inferential analysis using the following tests: Chi-square, and the G-adherence test. Results: low emotional distress was found in items: nine (p = 0.0001), ten to twenty (p<0.0001), and good adherence to self-care in the domains of general nutrition (p<0.0001), specific nutrition (p<0.0001), foot care and medication (p<0.0001). Conclusion: The findings can be linked to adequate guidance on daily care, contributing to the perception of the emotional condition and its relationship with self-care.