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Chagas cardiomyopathy (ChC) presents many biopsychosocial complexities, highlighting the need to have patient self-report questions. This study demonstrates the scope of the use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in patients with ChC and highlights the main research gaps. This is a scoping review and the search strategy was performed in the Online Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System (MEDLINE), Excerpta Medica database (EMBASE), Accumulated Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Cochrane Central, Latin American Literature and Caribbean in Health Sciences (LILACS) and Diagnostic Test Accuracy (DITA). The search identified 4484 studies and 20 studies met the inclusion criteria. The Short-Form of 36 items (SF-36) had potential prognostic value and the ability to identify systolic dysfunction. The Human Activity Profile was able to screen for functional impairment, and the New York Heart Association showed potential prognostic value. The SF-36 and Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire were responsive to interventions. The pharmaceutical care affected adherence to treatment as assessed by the Morisky score and also for SF-36. Despite the increased use of PROMs, there are still a large number of gaps in the literature, and further studies using PROMs are needed.

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Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a common condition disabling people and bringing up costs. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of manual therapy on pain intensity, maximum mouth opening (MMO) and disability. Searches were conducted in six databases for randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Selection of trials, data extraction and methodological quality assessment were conducted by two reviewers with discrepancies resolved by a third reviewer. Estimates were presented as mean differences (MDs) or standardized mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Quality of the evidence was assessed using the GRADE approach. Twenty trials met the eligibility criteria and were included. For pain intensity, high and moderate quality evidence demonstrated the additional effects of manual therapy at short- (95% CI -2.12 to -0.82 points) and long-term (95% CI -2.17 to -0.40 points) on the 0-10 points scale. For MMO, moderate to high quality evidence was found in favour of manual therapy alone (95% CI 0.01 to 7.30 mm) and its additional effects (95% CI 1.58 to 3.58 mm) at short- and long-term (95% CI 1.22 to 8.40 mm). Moderate quality evidence demonstrated an additional effect of manual therapy for disability (95% CI = -0.87 to -0.14). Evidence supports manual therapy as effective for TMD.

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O objetivo do estudo foi identificar a prevalência do uso de medicamentos para dormir entre os trabalhadores da saúde da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Diamantina/MG e os fatores associados a esse consumo. Foi realizado um estudo transversal com 257 trabalhadores da saúde. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre dezembro de 2016 e março de 2017, por meio de entrevista estruturada. As associações entre as covariáveis e o uso de medicamentos para dormir foram analisadas por meio de regressão de Poisson com variância robusta. A prevalência do uso de medicamentos para dormir (15,3%) foi maior do que a descrita em outras populações, estando significativamente associada à idade mais avançada, maior escolaridade, contrato de trabalho, sono inadequado e relato de diagnóstico médico de depressão. Os resultados do estudo reforçam a importância de intervenções voltadas para a identificação precoce de fatores ambientais e organizacionais relacionados ao surgimento de sintomas mentais e de maior tomada de consciência sobre os efeitos deletérios do consumo inadequado de medicamentos controlados.

The study aimed to identify the prevalence of the use of sleeping medication among health workers of the Municipal Health Department of Diamantina/MG, and the factors associated with this consumption. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 257 health workers. The data collection took place between December 2016 and March 2017, through a structured interview. The associations between the covariates and the use of sleeping medication were analyzed using Poisson regression with robust variance. The prevalence of the use of sleeping medication (15.3%) was higher than that described in other populations, being significantly associated witholder age, higher schooling, work contract, inadequate sleep and reports of medical diagnosis of depression. The results of the study strengthen the importance of interventions aimed at the early identification of environmental and organizational factors related to the emergence of mental symptoms and greater awareness of the deleterious effects of the inappropriate consumption of controlled medicines.

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Background: Preschool is a crucial period for developing motor skills. Objective: This study evaluated factors associated with motor competence in preschoolers from a Brazilian urban area. Methods: A total of 211 preschoolers (51.2% girls and 48.8% boys) were evaluated. Body mass index was calculated; the Brazilian Economic Research Criterion, the Mini-Mental Scale (MMC) and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, Revised (ECERS-R™) were applied; the Habitual Physical Activity time was recorded; the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD-2) was performed. Univariate analysis was performed using simple linear regression for the independent variables, considering the motor test subscales as dependent variables. Variables with p < 0.20 in the univariate analysis were considered for the multiple linear regression model and were entered into the stepwise method. Results: The independent variables remaining in the Standard Score Locomotor model were BMI, presence of park at school, and MMC (R2 = 0.16). The independent variables remaining in the Standard Object Control score were MMC and gender (R2 = 0.03). The variables associated with the highest scores of Gross Motor Quotient were MMC, body mass index, and presence of a park at school, respectively (R2 = 0.11). Conclusion: Male eutrophic preschoolers who are physically active and attend schools with parks or courtyards in a Brazilian urban area have the highest scores for global cognitive function and motor competence.

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Resumo Objetivo: investigar fatores associados ao afastamento do trabalho por distúrbios musculoesqueléticos entre professores e professoras da educação básica brasileira. Métodos: estudo transversal com amostra probabilística e representativa das grandes regiões do Brasil. Por meio de entrevistas realizadas por telefone, foi aplicado questionário para coleta de informações sociodemográficas, sobre estado de saúde, afastamentos do trabalho e características do trabalho docente. Empregou-se regressão de Poisson com variância robusta, para estimar razões de prevalência (RP) e intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%). Resultados: entre os 6.510 professores participantes (63,2% do sexo feminino), a prevalência de afastamento por distúrbios musculoesqueléticos foi de 14,7%, sendo 16,5% para o sexo feminino e 11,7% para o masculino. Os resultados indicaram associação entre afastamento e indisciplina em sala de aula (feminino = RP: 1,36; IC95%: 1,11;1,67; masculino = RP: 1,35; IC95%: 1,02;1,78), violência verbal praticada por estudantes (feminino = RP: 1,16; IC95%: 1,01;1,35; masculino = RP: 1,54; IC95%: 1,22;1,95) e alta exigência das tarefas profissionais (feminino = RP: 1,17; IC95%: 1,01;1,36; masculino = RP: 1,27; IC95%: 1,01;1,60). Conclusão: os fatores associados aos afastamentos do trabalho por distúrbios musculoesqueléticos estão relacionados à exposição dos professores, de ambos os sexos, à sobrecarga de trabalho e a ambientes escolares estressantes.

Abstract Objective: to investigate factors associated with work absence due to musculoskeletal disorders among teachers of Brazilian basic education. Methods: a cross-sectional study, which used a probabilistic and representative sample of the major regions of Brazil. Through telephone interviews, a questionnaire was applied to collect socio-demographic information on health status, work absences, and characteristics of teaching work. Poisson regression with robust variance was used to estimate prevalence ratios (PR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). Results: among the 6,510 participating teachers (63.2% female), the prevalence of leave due to musculoskeletal disorders was 14.7% (16.5% among women and 11.7% among men). The results indicated an association between absence and indiscipline in the classroom (female = PR: 1.36; 95%CI: 1.11;1.67; male = PR: 1.35; 95%CI: 1.02;1.78 ), verbal violence committed by students (female = PR: 1.16; 95%CI: 1.01;1.35; male = PR: 1.54; 95%CI: 1.22;1.95) and high professional tasks demands (female = PR: 1.17; 95%CI: 1.01;1.36; male = PR: 1.27; 95%CI: 1.01;1.60). Conclusion: the factors associated with work absences due to musculoskeletal disorders are related to teachers' exposure to work overload and stressful school environments.

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Resumo Objetivo: estimar a prevalência de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DCNT) e investigar fatores associados a multimorbidades crônicas entre trabalhadores da rede de saúde municipal. Métodos: estudo transversal com profissionais da atenção básica à saúde de Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados por entrevista com aplicação de instrumentos validados. Houve identificação das características individuais, hábitos e estilo de vida, estado de saúde e condições de trabalho da população estudada. Utilizou-se regressão logística para construção de modelos multivariáveis. Resultados: participaram da pesquisa 203 dos 257 trabalhadores elegíveis, 144 do sexo feminino e 59 do masculino. As morbidades mais prevalentes foram: sobrepeso (27,0%), hipertensão (17,2%) e depressão/estresse (16,2%). A presença de multimorbidades (28,6%) foi significativamente associada à idade superior a 48 anos (Odds ratio - OR: 4,28; intervalo de confiança de 95% - IC95%: 1,66;11,04), à presença de transtornos mentais comuns (OR: 3,23; IC95%: 1,50;6,96), enquanto o apoio social adequado no trabalho permaneceu como fator de proteção (OR: 0,25; IC95%: 0,11;0,57). Conclusão: a presença de multimorbidades foi associada a maior idade, presença de transtornos mentais comuns e características organizacionais do trabalho.

Abstract Objective: to estimate the prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCD) and investigate factors associated with chronic multimorbidities among workers from the municipal health network. Methods: cross-sectional study involving basic health care professionals from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The data were collected by an interview applying validated instruments. The studied population's individual characteristics, habits and lifestyle, health and work conditions were identified. Logistics regression was used to build the multivariate models. Results: 203 of the 257 eligible workers participated in this research, 144 women and 59 men. The most prevalent morbidities were: overweight (27.0%), hypertension (17.2%) and depression/stress (16.2%). The presence of multimorbidities (28.6%) was significantly associated to age over 48 years old (odds ratio - OR: 4,28; confidence interval of 95% - 95%CI: 1.66;11.04), to the presence of common mental disorders (OR: 3.23; 95%CI: 1.50;6.96), whereas the adequate social support at work remained as a protection factor (OR: 0.25; 95%CI: 0.11;0.57). Conclusion: the presence of multimorbidities was associated with older age, presence of common mental disorders, and work organizational characteristics.

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BACKGROUND: Active play opportunities seems to influence the level of physical activity during childhood. However, a gap remains about which environmental opportunities including the daycare physical environment could have a positive impact on the level of physical activity in preschoolers. OBJECTIVES: (1) To develop an index to measure the environmental opportunities of free active play for preschoolers of middle-income countries; (2) to check the relationship and contribution of the index to explain objectively the level of physical activity. METHODS: A quantitative, cross-sectional, exploratory study with 51 preschool children. The established criteria for the index according to the literature were: (1) Outdoor time on typical days of the week. (2) Outdoor time on a typical weekend day. (3) The presence of internal space and external environment in the child's home that allows playing. (4) Presence of patio with space for games at the school. (5) Presence of a playground with a toy at the school. We applied multi-attribute utility theory for the determination of the multicriteria index of physical environmental opportunities. Pearson's correlation analysis and simple linear regression were used to verify the association between the index and the physical activity level. RESULTS: The index showed a positive correlation with the level of physical activity, e.g., the average time of MVPA (r = 0.408, p = 0.003). The univariate linear regression demonstrated that the quality of physical environmental opportunities for physical activity explained 20% of the preschooler's classification as active and 16% of the time in moderate to vigorous physical activity (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Physical environmental opportunities for active play have a positive effect on physical activity in preschoolers and should be encouraged in different social segments.

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A cross-sectional study was conducted to compare the habitual physical activity level, measured by accelerometry, gait performance, assessed by the GAITRite® system, handgrip strength, and static balance between older Brazilian women who participate (n = 50; 70.7 ± 5.5 years) and do not participate (n = 50; 70.1 ± 5.6 years) in a regular physical exercise program, and to investigate whether participation in a regular exercise program ensures compliance with physical activity recommendations. Older women who participated in a regular physical exercise program had significantly shorter sedentary activity time (effect size [ES] = 0.54), longer moderate activity time (ES = 0.85), and higher energy expenditure (ES = 0.64), number of steps (ES = 0.82), gait speed (ES = 0.49), and step length (ES = 0.45). However, regular participation in an exercise program did not guarantee compliance with physical activity recommendations. Behavioral changes to increase physical activity levels among older women who do and do not participate in a regular exercise program are necessary.

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PURPOSE: To investigate the validity and within-day reliability of the Glittre activities of daily living test (Glittre ADL-test) in patients on hemodialysis. METHODS: Ninety-one patients on hemodialysis were evaluated using Glittre ADL-test, functional tests, health-related quality of life, human activity profile, and social participation. Convergent validity was analyzed by the correlation analysis. The Glittre ADL-test results were compared among different levels of the functional tests, human activity profile, and participation (known-groups validity). Within-day reliability was examined by Intra-class Correlation Coefficient (ICC). RESULTS: There was a significant moderate to strong correlation between Glittre ADL-test and functional tests (r = 0.62 to 0.66 and -0.70 to -0.44). A significant weak correlation was found between Glittre ADL-test, health-related quality of life (r = 0.28 to 0.32), and human activity profile (r=-0.33). There was no significant correlation with participation. Except for participation level, the Glittre ADL-test results were able to identify individuals with low performance in all evaluated tests and were able to differentiate among inactive and active individuals by human activity profile (p < 0.05). Within-day reliability was evaluated in 42 patients. The ICC was 0.97. CONCLUSION: The Glittre ADL-test is a reliable test associated with functional parameters and physical aspects related to health-related quality of life, with potential value in the functional evaluation of patients on hemodialysis.Implications for rehabilitationFunctional impairment is a common clinical finding and is an important predictor of poor prognosis in patients on hemodialysis.The Glittre ADL-test has excellent within-day reliability and is a valid instrument for functional assessment in patients on hemodialysis.Activity limitations of patients on hemodialysis can be assessed by Glittre ADL-test.

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INTRODUCTION: The increased prevalence of mental health symptoms in primary care workers in recent years is a major cause of concern, and highlights the need to identify modifiable risk factors for mental health disorders in this population. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the prevalence of common mental disorders and associated factors in primary care workers in the city of Diamantina, state of Minas Gerais. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional, exploratory study involving 203 workers in different sectors of primary health care. Participants completed the Self-Report Questionnaire (20 item version), the Job Stress Scale (JSS), and a form with questions regarding sociodemographic factors, occupational characteristics, lifestyle and habits. RESULTS: The prevalence of common mental disorders in the sample was 20.2%. These disorders were significantly associated (p ≤ 0.05) with younger age, poor self-assessed health, poor sleep quality and physically demanding work. CONCLUSIONS: Poor working conditions may directly and indirectly affect the occurrence of mental health disorders by influencing lifestyle and habits. The restructuring of organizational norms, together with worker support policies, may positively contribute to the mental health of workers.

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Background: Different treatments have been proposed for Fibromyalgia, but only few studies have compared their effects on multiples outcomes over time. Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of aquatic physiotherapy (AP) or a health education program (HEP) in a sample of women with Fibromyalgia (FM). Methods: Forty-six women with FM, aged between 25 and 60 years old, whose BMI was less than 30, were assigned to either AP (27 women) or HEP (19 women) groups in a blind randomized clinical trial lasting eleven weeks. Pain (McGill Pain questionnaire), fatigue (Piper Fatigue Scale-Revised), functional capability (Fibromyalgia Impact questionnaire), anxiety (Beck Anxiety Inventory), depression (Beck Depression Inventory) and quality of sleep (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) data were collected at baseline, after six weeks and post intervention. Two-factor mixed-model analysis of variance (ANOVAs) were used to examine the effects of the treatment on each outcome variable. Results: The AP and HEP interventions showed statistically significant within-group differences on all outcome measures except reducing the pain. Between-group differences was statistically significant only for impact of FM on the participant's life [F(1.82,80.41) = 31,99; p ≤ 0.01] indicating that patients receiving HEP experienced a greater decrease in FIQ than those treated with AP. Conclusion: The findings do not allow to affirm that one intervention is superior to the other for the treatment of people with FM. Future studies should investigate whether the combination of HEP and PA can be effective and long-lasting.

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Resumo Objetivo: realizar comparação interpaíses e entre estados brasileiros quanto ao conteúdo dos protocolos de proteção para profissionais de saúde que atuam na assistência aos doentes da COVID-19 e desenvolver análise crítica ao modelo de prevenção que adota indicação e uso de equipamentos de proteção individual (EPI) como resposta única a um problema de caráter multidimensional. Métodos: estudo exploratório com base em revisões disponíveis na biblioteca Cochrane, articuladas com a análise dos protocolos nacionais de Argentina, Brasil, China e Estados Unidos da América e as normas previstas nos estados do Amazonas, Bahia, Minas Gerais e São Paulo, todos selecionados por critérios de conveniência. Resultados: observou-se dissensos quanto aos tipos de proteção recomendados. Somente na China eram indicados respiradores de alta eficiência de filtragem, além de modelos para o rosto inteiro nos casos de procedimentos invasivos. O reuso de equipamentos não é indicado, mas estava autorizado no protocolo brasileiro. Quanto aos dispositivos de vestuário, também não há convergência. Conclusão: os resultados reforçam a necessidade de revisão dos protocolos de proteção dos profissionais da saúde que atuam no enfrentamento da Covid-19. Ações em busca de debate institucional, interpaíses e interestaduais sobre modelos de prevenção são essenciais para alcançar consistência nas recomendações.

Abstract Objective: to make a comparison between countries and between Brazilian states regarding the contents of protection protocols for COVID-19 healthcare workers and to undertake a critical analysis of the prevention model that adopts the recommendation and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as the only response to a multidimensional problem. Methods: exploratory study based on revisions available at the Cochrane Library, articulated with the analysis of the national protocols of Argentina, Brazil, China, and the United States of America and those of the states of Amazonas, Bahia, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo, all selected by convenience criteria. Results: there were differences between the recommended types of protection. Only China recommended high filtration efficiency respirators as well equipment covering the whole face for invasive procedures. Reusing the equipment is not recommended, but it was authorized in the Brazilian protocol. There was also no convergency about clothing devices. Conclusion: the results reinforce the need for revision of the protocols for the protection of health workers dealing with the COVID-19. Actions to promote institutional, inter-country and interstate debate on prevention models are essential for achieving consistency in the recommendations.

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BACKGROUND: Health care workers stand out in recent studies as a function of high rates of workplace violence. OBJECTIVE: To calculate the prevalence of workplace violence involving health care workers and associated factors. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with municipal health care workers in Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Data were collected in interviews from December 2016 through March 2017. Variable workplace violence was considered as outcome on univariate and multivariate analysis. Descriptive and analytical statistical techniques were used (Poisson regression). RESULTS: The study population comprised 203 municipal health care workers (79% response rate). The prevalence of workplace violence was 40.4-47.9% for women and 22.0% for men. Occupational factors associated with violence were job satisfaction, support at work and psychological demands. CONCLUSION: The prevalence rates we found and associated factors point to the relevance of health protection policies targeting this category of workers which may contribute to mitigate the negative effects of violence on the health of workers and consequently on the quality of care delivery.

INTRODUÇÃO: Trabalhadores do setor saúde são destaques em estudos recentes pelas proporções significativas de vivência de violência no trabalho. OBJETIVO: Estimar a prevalência e os fatores associados à violência entre trabalhadores da saúde. MÉTODO: Estudo de corte transversal, realizado com trabalhadores municipais de saúde. A coleta de dados ocorreu de dezembro de 2016 a março de 2017, por meio de entrevistas a trabalhadores da saúde de Diamantina (MG). Para a análise, a variável violência no trabalho foi tratada como desfecho em análises bivariada e múltiplas. Foram utilizadas técnicas de estatística descritivas e analíticas (regressão de Poisson). RESULTADOS: Participaram da pesquisa 203 trabalhadores municipais de saúde (taxa de resposta de 79%). A prevalência de violência no trabalho foi de 40,4% no total, sendo de 47,9% entre as mulheres e de 22,0% entre os homens. Os fatores do trabalho associados à violência foram a satisfação com o trabalho, o baixo apoio e a alta demanda psicológica no trabalho. CONCLUSÃO: A prevalência evidenciada e as associações sugeridas direcionam para a necessidade de reformular e criar políticas de proteção à saúde dos trabalhadores da saúde de modo que amenize os possíveis efeitos dessa experiência na saúde do trabalhador e na qualidade do serviço prestado.

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Objective To translate, adapt and validate the Patient Generated Index (PGI) for Brazilians with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods 50 volunteers with COPD, mostly men (74%), with 73.1 ± 8.9 years of age, FEV1 of 52.3 ± 14.5% of predicted and FEV1 / FVC of 56.2 ± 8.6% of predicted responded to PGI, to the Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) and to perform Glittre Activities of Daily Living test (Glittre ADL). After 1-2 weeks, PGI was again applied for the analysis of relative and absolute reliability. Results The translation occurred without changes in the questionnaire. The score obtained in PGI had weak correlation with the SGRQ total score (r = -0.44, p <0.001) and with the impact domain (r = -0.40, p <0.05), presented a moderate correlation with the symptoms domain of the SGRQ (r = -0.55, p <0.001) and weak correlation with the activity domain (r = -0.31, p <0.05). A weak correlation was observed between PGI and Glittre ADL (r = -0.30; p <0.05). It was observed high reliability among the measures of PGI (ICCr = 0.94). Conclusion This study shows that the Brazilian version of PGI is a reliable and valid instrument to measure health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with COPD. It is a new and individualized form of evaluation of COPD patient-centered quality of life.

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OBJECTIVE: to investigate the prevalence of negative self-rated health and associated factors among municipal health service workers in Diamantina, MG, Brazil. METHODS: this was a cross-sectional census study using Poisson regression. RESULTS: 203 health workers took part in the study, 70.9% were female, and 57.1% were up to 38 years old; prevalence of negative self-rated health was 28.6% (95%CI22.4;34.8); in the multivariate analysis, the following were associated with the outcome: being 39 years old or more (PR=1.56 - 95%CI1.01;2.40), monthly family income >3 minimum wages (PR=0.63 - 95%CI0.41;0.97), having another paid occupation (PR=0.55 - 95%CI0.34;0.89), poor sleep quality (PR=1.99 - 95%CI1.32;2.99), diagnosis of one disease (PR=2.33 - 95%CI1.13;4.81) or multiple diseases (PR=2.63 - 95%CI1.32;5.24), suffering aggression at work (PR=1.92 - 95%CI1.29;2.85), and frequent participation in domestic activities (PR=0.55 - 95%CI0.38;0.80). CONCLUSION: prevalence of negative self-rated health was high and was associated with sociodemographic, occupational, behavioral and health situation factors.

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Introdução: Trabalhadores do setor saúde são destaques em estudos recentes pelas proporções significativas de vivência de violência no trabalho. Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência e os fatores associados à violência entre trabalhadores da saúde. Método: Estudo de corte transversal, realizado com trabalhadores municipais de saúde. A coleta de dados ocorreu de dezembro de 2016 a março de 2017, por meio de entrevistas a trabalhadores da saúde de Diamantina (MG). Para a análise, a variável violência no trabalho foi tratada como desfecho em análises bivariada e múltiplas. Foram utilizadas técnicas de estatística descritivas e analíticas (regressão de Poisson). Resultados: Participaram da pesquisa 203 trabalhadores municipais de saúde (taxa de resposta de 79%). A prevalência de violência no trabalho foi de 40,4% no total, sendo de 47,9% entre as mulheres e de 22,0% entre os homens. Os fatores do trabalho associados à violência foram a satisfação com o trabalho, o baixo apoio e a alta demanda psicológica no trabalho. Conclusão: A prevalência evidenciada e as associações sugeridas direcionam para a necessidade de reformular e criar políticas de proteção à saúde dos trabalhadores da saúde de modo que amenize os possíveis efeitos dessa experiência na saúde do trabalhador e na qualidade do serviço prestado

Background: Health care workers stand out in recent studies as a function of high rates of workplace violence. Objective: To calculate the prevalence of workplace violence involving health care workers and associated factors. Methods: Cross-sectional study with municipal health care workers in Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Data were collected in interviews from December 2016 through March 2017. Variable workplace violence was considered as outcome on univariate and multivariate analysis. Descriptive and analytical statistical techniques were used (Poisson regression). Results: The study population comprised 203 municipal health care workers (79% response rate). The prevalence of workplace violence was 40.4­47.9% for women and 22.0% for men. Occupational factors associated with violence were job satisfaction, support at work and psychological demands. Conclusion: The prevalence rates we found and associated factors point to the relevance of health protection policies targeting this category of workers which may contribute to mitigate the negative effects of violence on the health of workers and consequently on the quality of care delivery

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Resumo Objetivo investigar a prevalência e os fatores associados à autoavaliação negativa de saúde entre trabalhadores da rede municipal de saúde de Diamantina, MG, Brasil. Métodos estudo transversal censitário, com emprego da regressão de Poisson. Resultados participaram 203 trabalhadores, 70,9% do sexo feminino e 57,1% com até 38 anos de idade; a prevalência de autoavaliação negativa de saúde foi de 28,6% (IC 95% 22,4%;34,8%); na análise múltipla, associaram-se ao desfecho a idade ≥39 anos (RP=1,56 - IC 95% 1,01;2,40), renda familiar mensal >3 salários mínimos (RP=0,63 - IC 95% 0,41;0,97), exercer outra atividade remunerada (RP=0,55 - IC 95% 0,34;0,89), baixa qualidade do sono (RP=1,99 - IC 95% 1,32;2,99), diagnóstico de morbidade (RP=2,33 - IC 95% 1,13;4,81) ou multimorbidades (RP=2,63 - IC 95% 1,32;5,24), ter sofrido agressão no trabalho (RP=1,92 - IC 95% 1,29;2,85) e participação frequente nas atividades domésticas (RP=0,55 - IC 95% 0,38;0,80). Conclusão a autoavaliação negativa da saúde teve prevalência elevada e associou-se a fatores sociodemográficos, ocupacionais, comportamentais e de situação de saúde.

Resumen Objetivo investigar la prevalencia de autoevaluación negativa de salud y factores asociados entre trabajadores del sistema municipal de salud de Diamantina, MG. Métodos estudio transversal censal por medio de la regresión de Poisson. Resultados entre 203 participantes, el 70,9% era de mujeres y el 57,1% tenía hasta 38 años de edad; la prevalencia de autoevaluación negativa de salud fue del 28,6% (IC 95% 22,4;34,8); a partir del análisis múltiple, se asoció el resultado a la edad de 39 años o superior (RP=1,56 - IC 95% 1,01;2,40), renta familiar mensual >3 salários mínimos (RP=0,63 - IC 95% 0,41;0,97), ejercer otras actividades remuneradas (RP=0,55 - IC 95% 0,34;0,89), mala calidad de sueño (RP=1,99 - IC 95% 1,32;2,99), diagnósticos de morbilidad (RP=2,33 - IC 95% 1,13;4,81) o multimorbilidades (RP=2,63 - IC 95% 1,32;5,24), agresión sufrida en el trabajo (RP=1,92 - IC 95% 1,29;2,85) y actividades domésticas frecuentes (RP=0,55 - IC 95% 0,38;0,80). Conclusión la prevalencia de la autoevaluación negativa de salud fue elevada y fue asociada a factores sociodemográficos, ocupacionales, conductuales y de salud.

Abstract Objective to investigate the prevalence of negative self-rated health and associated factors among municipal health service workers in Diamantina, MG, Brazil. Methods this was a cross-sectional census study using Poisson regression. Results 203 health workers took part in the study, 70.9% were female, and 57.1% were up to 38 years old; prevalence of negative self-rated health was 28.6% (95%CI22.4;34.8); in the multivariate analysis, the following were associated with the outcome: being 39 years old or more (PR=1.56 - 95%CI1.01;2.40), monthly family income >3 minimum wages (PR=0.63 - 95%CI0.41;0.97), having another paid occupation (PR=0.55 - 95%CI0.34;0.89), poor sleep quality (PR=1.99 - 95%CI1.32;2.99), diagnosis of one disease (PR=2.33 - 95%CI1.13;4.81) or multiple diseases (PR=2.63 - 95%CI1.32;5.24), suffering aggression at work (PR=1.92 - 95%CI1.29;2.85), and frequent participation in domestic activities (PR=0.55 - 95%CI0.38;0.80). Conclusion prevalence of negative self-rated health was high and was associated with sociodemographic, occupational, behavioral and health situation factors.

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RESUMO Objetivo Traduzir, adaptar e validar o Patient Generated Index (PGI) para brasileiros com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC). Métodos 50 voluntários com DPOC, em sua maioria homens (74%), com 73,1 ± 8,9 anos de idade, VEF1 de 52,3 ± 14,5% do previsto e VEF1/CVF de 56,2 ± 8,6% do previsto, responderam ao PGI e ao Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) e realizaram teste Glittre Activities of Daily Living (Glittre ADL). Após o período de 7-14 dias, o PGI foi novamente aplicado para análise da confiabilidade relativa e absoluta. Resultados A tradução ocorreu sem alterações no questionário. A pontuação obtida no PGI apontou fraca correlação com a pontuação total do SGRQ (r = −0,44; p < 0,001) e com o domínio impacto (r = −0,40; p < 0,05), moderada correlação com o domínio sintomas do SGRQ (r = −0,55; p < 0,001) e fraca correlação com o domínio atividades (r = −0,31; p < 0,05). Foram observadas fraca correlação entre o PGI e o Glittre ADL (r = −0,30; p < 0,05) e alta confiabilidade entre as medidas do PGI (CCIr = 0,94). Conclusão Este estudo mostra que a versão brasileira do PGI é um instrumento confiável e válido para medir a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde em pacientes com DPOC. Trata-se de uma nova forma individualizada de avaliação de qualidade de vida centrada no paciente com DPOC.

ABSTRACT Objective To translate, adapt and validate the Patient Generated Index (PGI) for Brazilians with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods 50 volunteers with COPD, mostly men (74%), with 73.1 ± 8.9 years of age, FEV1 of 52.3 ± 14.5% of predicted and FEV1 / FVC of 56.2 ± 8.6% of predicted responded to PGI, to the Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) and to perform Glittre Activities of Daily Living test (Glittre ADL). After 1-2 weeks, PGI was again applied for the analysis of relative and absolute reliability. Results The translation occurred without changes in the questionnaire. The score obtained in PGI had weak correlation with the SGRQ total score (r = -0.44, p <0.001) and with the impact domain (r = -0.40, p <0.05), presented a moderate correlation with the symptoms domain of the SGRQ (r = -0.55, p <0.001) and weak correlation with the activity domain (r = -0.31, p <0.05). A weak correlation was observed between PGI and Glittre ADL (r = -0.30; p <0.05). It was observed high reliability among the measures of PGI (ICCr = 0.94). Conclusion This study shows that the Brazilian version of PGI is a reliable and valid instrument to measure health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with COPD. It is a new and individualized form of evaluation of COPD patient-centered quality of life.

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BACKGROUND: To investigate the relationship between precarious working conditions and the health of bus drivers and conductors. METHODS: Data were gathered by means of a survey and interviews conducted in 2012 with 1607 employees of the public transport system of the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Nine proxy variables were used to create a precariousness score, ranging from 0 to 9, on a comparative scale: score 0 "less precarious" and 9 "more precarious." Negative self-evaluations of health, medical diagnoses of depression and sleep disorders, common mental disorders, musculoskeletal pain and medical leave were assessed. Poisson regression was used to assess associations between precariousness and health adjusted for age, sex, education, vibration, and noise. RESULTS: The sample was composed of 853 drivers and 754 conductors. Most were men (87%), with age below 40 years (67.4%) and medium educational level (64.5%). The maximum precariousness score observed was 7. Most individuals were in the groups of scores 3 (26.7%) and 4 (26.1%). The prevalences of the health situations were: common mental disorders, 26.3%; medical diagnosis of depression, 9.7%; medical diagnosis of sleep disorder, 14.6%; musculoskeletal pain, 43.0%; medical leave (absenteeism), 34.8%; and negative self-evaluation of health, 20.2%. The prevalences of health conditions, with the exception of negative self-evaluations of health, were significantly higher among workers with higher levels of precarious working conditions. CONCLUSIONS: Worse health, particularly common mental disorders, was associated with self-assessed work precariousness.

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The study aimed to analyze the relationship between health, work characteristics, education, and skills on the work ability of teachers in basic education in Brazil. This was a cross-sectional, population-based study using data from the Brazilian National Survey on Health, Work Conditions, and Absences in Schoolteachers in Basic Education (Educatel Study). A probabilistic sample of 6,510 teachers answered a telephone interview in 2015 with questions on sociodemographic data, health status, education and skills, work characteristics, and absenteeism. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used in multivariate analysis and standardized coefficients (SC) were calculated to analyze direct and indirect effects between the outcomes. Health status showed a direct effect on work ability (SC = -0.83, p < 0.01). Work characteristics directly affected health status (SC = 0.60, p < 0.01) and work ability (SC = -0.25, p < 0.05), especially noise at work and students' unruliness. Total effect (sum of direct and indirect effects) of work characteristics on work ability was -0.75 (p < 0.01). The study concluded that the relations between health status and work characteristics of Brazilian teachers in basic education are complex and negatively affect work ability. Potential actions to promote and maintain work ability should take into account the psychosocial demands of teaching and measures to maintain order and discipline in the classroom.

O objetivo desse estudo foi analisar a relação entre saúde, características do trabalho, educação e competências sobre a capacidade para o trabalho de professores da Educação Básica no Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, de base populacional, segundo dados da Pesquisa Nacional sobre Saúde, Condições de Trabalho e Faltas dos Professores nas Escolas da Educação Básica (Estudo Educatel). Uma amostra probabilística composta por 6.510 professores respondeu a um questionário telefônico (2015) contendo informações sociodemográficas, estado de saúde, educação e competências, características do trabalho e absenteísmo. A modelagem de equações estruturais (MEE) foi usada como técnica multivariada e os coeficientes padronizados (CP) foram calculados para analisar os efeitos diretos e indiretos entre os desfechos. O estado de saúde apresentou um efeito direto sobre a capacidade para o trabalho (CP = -0,83, p < 0,01). As características do trabalho interferiram diretamente no estado de saúde (CP = 0,60, p < 0,01) e capacidade para o trabalho (CP = -0,25, p < 0,05), com destaque para ruído no trabalho e indisciplina dos alunos; o efeito total (soma dos efeitos direto e indireto) das características do trabalho sobre a capacidade para o trabalho foi igual a -0,75 (p < 0,01). Este estudo concluiu que as relações entre estado de saúde e características do trabalho dos professores da Educação Básica são complexas e afetam negativamente a capacidade para o trabalho. Potenciais ações de promoção e manutenção da capacidade para o trabalho devem considerar as exigências psicossociais da atividade docente e medidas para controlar a ordem e a disciplina na sala de aula.

El objetivo fue analizar la relación entre salud, características del trabajo, educación y competencias sobre la capacidad para el trabajo de profesores de educación básica en Brasil. Es un estudio transversal, de base poblacional, según datos de la Encuesta Nacional sobre Salud, Condiciones de Trabajo y Ausencias de los Profesores en las Escuelas de Educación Básica (Estudio Educatel). Una muestra probabilística, compuesta por 6.510 profesores, respondió a un cuestionario telefónico (2015), que contenía información sociodemográfica, estado de salud, educación y competencias, características del trabajo y absentismo. Se utilizó modelos de ecuaciones estructurales (MEE) como técnica de análiseis multivariantes y se calcularon los coeficientes estandarizados (CP por sus siglas en portugués) para analizar los efectos directos e indirectos entre las variables. El estado de salud presentó un efecto directo sobre la capacidad para el trabajo (CP = -0,83, p < 0,01). Las características del trabajo interfirieron directamente en el estado de salud (CP = 0,60, p < 0,01) y capacidad para el trabajo (CP = -0,25, p < 0,05), destacando el ruido en el trabajo e indisciplina de los alumnos; el efecto total (suma de los efectos directo e indirecto) de las características de trabajo sobre la capacidad para el trabajo fue igual a -0,75 (p < 0,01). Este estudio concluyó que las relaciones entre estado de salud y características del trabajo de los profesores de educación básica son complejas y afectan negativamente la capacidad para el trabajo. Potenciales acciones de promoción y manutención de la capacidad para el trabajo deben considerar las exigencias psicosociales de la actividad docente y medidas para controlar el orden y la disciplina en la clase.

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