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People who live in rural or forested areas are more likely to be affected by snakebites, due to their presence in the natural habitat of snakes and due to activities such as extractivism and agriculture. To conduct an ethnobiological study regarding the knowledge related to venomous snakes, snakebites and the attitudes of people who frequent areas of floodplain forests in the Alto Juruá (Brazilian Amazon), and correlate this information with data on snakebites in the region and the ecology of the ophiofauna, 100 residents, who are actively involved in extractivism, fishing, or hunting in the forests of the region were interviewed. Boards with photographs of venomous snakes from the region were used to ask questions about their experiences. The sampling of snakes was carried on trails in a forest used by residents of the region in their extractivism activities. Four venomous species (Bothrops atrox, B. bilineatus smaragdinus, Micrurus lemniscatus and M. surinamensis) were recorded. Among the interviewees, 31% claimed that they had already suffered at least one snakebite. The B. atrox snake is the species that the inhabitants encounter most and the one that is most associated with snakebites. Bothrops b. smaragdinus was the most common snake found during the search. Regarding accident prevention, 60% of them reported wearing boots when walking in the forest. In relation to practices adopted after a bite, the majority stated that they would seek medical attention; however, many reported using first aid measures that would not be medically effective for the victim's recovery. Despite B. b. smaragdinus being the most common snake found by researchers, it is responsible for very few snakebites. This is probably due to its arboreal habits, since it is found at a higher than average height (6.3 m) which is much higher than the height of a human being. The surveyed population demonstrated knowledge of the main preventive measures against snakebites, although some inadequate and/or ineffective first aid measures are still adopted.

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OBJECTIVE: to assess the quality of life and body image of men with difficulty urinating and indwelling urinary catheter users, integrating the socio-demographic, economic and morbidity variables. METHOD: a cross-sectional analytical study with 64 male patients with urinary problems. Three questionnaires were used for data collection: one containing sociodemographic, economic and morbid data, the Medical Outcome Study 36-item short-form health survey to analyze quality of life, and the Body Dysmorphic Examination, which assesses body image. T-test, Mann-Whitney, Pearson, Spearman, Linear Regression and Stepwise were used. RESULTS: quality of life and body image were compromised in both groups, affecting emotional aspects, with a high degree of body dissatisfaction and altered physical and social adversity. CONCLUSION: changes in patients' quality of life and body image were observed, confirming the need for improvement in care.

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ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the quality of life and body image of men with difficulty urinating and indwelling urinary catheter users, integrating the socio-demographic, economic and morbidity variables. Method: a cross-sectional analytical study with 64 male patients with urinary problems. Three questionnaires were used for data collection: one containing sociodemographic, economic and morbid data, the Medical Outcome Study 36-item short-form health survey to analyze quality of life, and the Body Dysmorphic Examination, which assesses body image. T-test, Mann-Whitney, Pearson, Spearman, Linear Regression and Stepwise were used. Results: quality of life and body image were compromised in both groups, affecting emotional aspects, with a high degree of body dissatisfaction and altered physical and social adversity. Conclusion: changes in patients' quality of life and body image were observed, confirming the need for improvement in care.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar la calidad de vida y la autoimagen de los hombres con dificultades para orinar y los usuarios de sondas urinarias con retraso, integrándolos con variables sociodemográficas, económicas y de morbilidad. Método: estudio analítico transversal con 64 pacientes varones con problemas urinarios. Se utilizaron tres cuestionarios para la recopilación de datos: uno que contenía datos sociodemográficos, económicos y mórbidos, el Medical Outcome Study 36-item short-form health survey para analizar la calidad de vida y el Examen dismórfico corporal, que evalúa la autoimagen. Se utilizaron las pruebas t, Mann-Whitney, Pearson, Spearman, Regresión lineal y Stepwise. Resultados: la calidad de vida y la autoimagen se vieron comprometidas en ambos grupos, afectando aspectos emocionales, con un alto grado de insatisfacción corporal y alteración de la adversidad física y social. Conclusión: se observaron cambios en la calidad de vida y la autoimagen de los pacientes, lo que confirma la necesidad de mejorar la atención.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a qualidade de vida e autoimagem de homens com dificuldade para urinar e de usuários de cateter urinário de demora, integrando às variáveis sociodemográficas, econômicas e de morbidade. Método: estudo transversal analítico com 64 pacientes do sexo masculino com problemas urinários. Foram utilizados três questionários para coleta de dados: um contendo dados sociodemográficos, econômicos e mórbidos, o Medical Outcome Study 36-item short-form health survey para análise da qualidade de vida e o Body Dysmorphic Examination, que avalia a autoimagem. Utilizaram-se os Testes t, Mann-Whitney, Pearson, Spearman, Regressão Linear e Stepwise. Resultados: a qualidade de vida e a autoimagem mostraram-se comprometidas nos dois grupos, afetando os aspectos emocionais, com alto grau de insatisfação corporal e adversidade física e social alterada. Conclusão: foram observadas alterações na qualidade de vida e autoimagem dos pacientes constatando a necessidade de melhoria na assistência.

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Abstract INTRODUCTION: We examined the ethnobiological perception of the population of the Alto Juruá region about different snake species, in terms of their dangerousness and manifestations of envenomation. METHODS: We interviewed 100 villagers who were active in the forests. RESULTS: Lachesis muta was considered the most venomous snake, and Bothrops atrox appeared to be the most feared snake species. CONCLUSIONS: The high incidence, severity, and mortality of B. atrox bites and the severity and mortality of L. muta bites were the factors that contributed to these species being perceived as the most feared and venomous snakes.

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INTRODUCTION: We examined the ethnobiological perception of the population of the Alto Juruá region about different snake species, in terms of their dangerousness and manifestations of envenomation. METHODS: We interviewed 100 villagers who were active in the forests. RESULTS: Lachesis muta was considered the most venomous snake, and Bothrops atrox appeared to be the most feared snake species. CONCLUSIONS: The high incidence, severity, and mortality of B. atrox bites and the severity and mortality of L. muta bites were the factors that contributed to these species being perceived as the most feared and venomous snakes.

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