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Health surveillance guides public policies, allows for the monitoring of occupational exposures that may cause health risks, and can prevent work-related diseases. The scoping review protocol herein is designed to map studies on the surveillance of occupational exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in gas stations and identify the governmental agencies and public health measures in different countries. This review protocol is based on the Joanna Briggs Institute manual and guided by the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews. It includes research articles, theses, dissertations, and official documents on surveillance measures for occupational exposure to VOCs (i.e., benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene, and xylene) in gas stations from different countries. All languages and publication dates will be considered, and a spreadsheet will be used to extract and analyze qualitative and quantitative data. The final version will present the main surveillance measures implemented, responsible entities, results, challenges, limitations, and potential gaps in gas stations.

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BACKGROUND: Work can be considered a source of living, well-being, and socioeconomic development. When the work environment negatively influences individuals, it may trigger emotional disturbances, behavioral problems, chronic stress conditions, and illnesses such as burnout syndrome (BS). Recently, studies on BS have increased and placed a special focus on health care professionals. The prevalence of BS among health professionals is associated with their chronic exposure to human hardship and long working hours without proper rest. These factors have contributed to greater stress and high physical and emotional exhaustion levels. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to identify and map studies using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) scale to identify burnout syndrome in health professionals working in public health services. METHODS: This scoping review was developed based on the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Reviewers Manual and reported according to the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews). A total of 6 databases were searched to identify relevant studies: Embase, LILACS, MEDLINE or PubMed, PsycInfo, Scopus, and Web of Science. Gray literature was consulted on ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global, Google Scholar, Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations, and Open Access Theses and Dissertations. Additionally, the reference lists were searched to retrieve studies not previously selected. The steps followed in this study were proposed by Arskey and O'Malley and Levac, Colquhoun, and O'Brien: identification of research questions, identification of potential studies, study selection, data extraction and imputation, data analyses and interpretation, and consultation with stakeholders. The detailed methodology was published in a protocol. RESULTS: A total of 55 articles were identified after screening for eligibility criteria, published between 1999 and 2021 in 32 countries. Most reports were published in Brazil, Spain, and China. A total of 22 versions of the MBI were identified, presenting different items, scores, and cutoff points. The included studies had recommendations and implications for clinical practice. The consultation with stakeholders allowed knowledge translation for those interested in BS. CONCLUSIONS: Studies mostly included physicians (34/55, 61.8%) and nurses (24/55, 43.6%), and the original version of MBI was predominantly used. Divergences in BS classification were highlighted, which may be related to MBI cross-cultural adaptations and applications in other countries. This study contributes to the advancement of research regarding burnout syndrome as an occupational illness since it has harmful consequences for workers, health care services, and the quality of care provided to the population.

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BACKGROUND: Burnout syndrome is a chronic response to stressors in the workplace. It is characterized by emotional exhaustion and physical and mental burnout and may lead to high employee turnover, work absenteeism, and increased occupational accidents. Most studies use the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) to identify burnout and implement preventive actions and treatments. OBJECTIVE: This study presents a scoping review protocol to identify and map studies that used MBI to assess burnout syndrome in health care professionals working in public health services. METHODS: This scoping review protocol follows the Joanna Briggs Institute reviewers' manual, and this protocol consists of 6 stages: identifying the research question, identifying relevant studies, study selection, data extraction and coding, analysis and interpretation of results, and consultation with stakeholders. We will conduct searches in Embase, LILACS, PubMed/MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science databases, and gray literature. The main research question is as follows: how is MBI used to identify burnout syndrome in health care professionals working in public health services? Inclusion criteria will comprise qualitative and quantitative studies using MBI to identify burnout syndrome in health care professionals working in public health services and no restrictions in language and publication dates. Data will be extracted using a spreadsheet adapted from the Joanna Briggs Institute model. Quantitative and qualitative data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis, respectively. The consultation with stakeholders will be essential for increasing the knowledge about MBI, identifying new evidence, and developing future strategies to guide public policies preventing burnout syndrome in health care professionals working in public services. RESULTS: This protocol will guide a scoping review to identify and map studies that used MBI to identify burnout syndrome in health care professionals working in public health services. The results of this review may be useful to public health care professionals, managers, policymakers, and the general population because these findings will help understand the validated, translated, and adapted versions of MBI and domains, number of items, Likert scales, and cutoff points or the latent profile analysis most used in the literature. Furthermore, possible research gaps may be identified to guide future studies. All information regarding the stages of the scoping review favor its transparency and allow it to be methodologically replicated according to the principles of open science, thereby reducing the risk of bias and data duplication. CONCLUSIONS: This study may reveal the multiplicity of scales described in the literature and the different forms of assessing burnout syndrome in health care professionals. This study may help to standardize the assessment of burnout syndrome in health care professionals working in public health services and contribute to the discussion and knowledge dissemination about burnout syndrome and mental health in this population. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/42338.

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Resumo Objetivo Descrever e analisar o perfil das publicações da Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia (RBGG) entre 2014 e 2019. Método Trata-se de um estudo bibliométrico da produção científica da RBGG, durante o período de janeiro de 2014 a dezembro de 2019. A coleta de dados foi realizada por quatro pesquisadoras independentes, previamente treinadas e orientadas para a uniformização desse processo. Os dados coletados foram dispostos numa planilha no Microsoft Excel® e analisados no programa Stata versão 10.0. As variáveis analisadas foram organizadas em quatro eixos: identificação da publicação; tipo de estudo; autores; e processo editorial. Resultados Publicou-se um total de 504 estudos de 2014 a 2019, destes, 75% são artigos originais e 13,49% de revisão, 95,4% dos autores eram de nacionalidade brasileira e as instituições de afiliação eram majoritariamente do Sudeste (41,8%) e Sul (28,68%). A abordagem quantitativa foi predominante (70,5%) e as temáticas que se destacaram foram saúde pública (33,1%), doenças (19,9%) e assistência em saúde (19,4%). O tempo de aprovação apresentou uma redução média de quatro meses e o de publicação três meses. Conclusão Houve um aumento no número de publicações durante o período analisado, com destaque para artigos originais e estudos quantitativos. A diversidade de temas revela a tendência mais abrangente, para além daquelas centradas na doença, e mais para processos biopsicossociais e comportamentais, conforme verificado nos estudos em saúde pública. O processo editorial tem se mostrado célere com redução expressiva no tempo entre o recebimento e a publicação, e aumento no quantitativo de aprovação dos artigos recebidos.

Abstract Objective To describe and analyze the profile of publications of the Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia (RBGG) from 2014 to 2019. Method This is a bibliometric study of the scientific production of RBGG, during the period from January 2014 to December 2019. Data collection was performed by four independent researchers, previously trained and oriented to standardize this process. The collected data were arranged in a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel® and analyzed using the Stata version 10.0 program. The analyzed variables were organized into four axes: Publication identification; Kind of study; Authors; and Editorial process. Results A total of 504 studies were published from 2014 to 2019, of which 75% are original articles and 13.49% reviews, 95.4% of the authors were Brazilian nationals and affiliation institutions were mostly in the Southeast (41.8%) and South (28.68%). The quantitative approach (70.5%) was predominant and the themes that stood out were public health (33.1%), diseases (19.9%), and health care (19.4%). The approval time showed a reduction lasted an average of four months and the publication three months. Conclusion There was an increase in the number of publications during the analyzed period, with emphasis on original articles and quantitative studies. The diversity of themes reveals the most common trend, beyond those centered on the disease, and more towards biopsychosocial and behavioral processes, as verified in studies in public health. The editorial process was rapid with a significant reduction in the time between receipt and publication, and an increase in the amount of approval of the articles received.

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OBJECTIVE: to estimate the prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and associated factors in sugarcane cutters. METHOD: a cross-sectional, analytical study with 937 sugarcane cutters from Paraíba and Goiás, states of Brazil, respectively. An outcome variable was the positive results in some rapid tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C. Bivariate and multiple analyses were performed to identify the association between these infections and sociodemographic and behavioral variables. RESULTS: all participants were male, most were young adults and had low schooling. Prevalence of STI was estimated at 4.1% (95% CI: 3.0-5.5). According to multiple regression analysis, the variables age over 40 years (OR 5.0; CI 95%: 1.8-14), alcohol consumption (OR 3.9; CI 95%: 1.3-11.9), and illicit drugs (OR 2.9; CI 95%: 1.3-6.3) were factors associated with the STIs investigated. On the other hand, having some religion (OR 0.4; CI 95%: 0.2-0.8), and work in the Midwest Region (OR 0.4; CI 95%: 0.2-0.9) were factors negatively associated with these infections. CONCLUSION: presence of risk behaviors for STI among sugarcane cutters. Screening for these infections in groups of rural workers is essential for early diagnosis and breaking the chain of transmission.

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Objective: to estimate the prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and associated factors in sugarcane cutters. Method: a cross-sectional, analytical study with 937 sugarcane cutters from Paraíba and Goiás, states of Brazil, respectively. An outcome variable was the positive results in some rapid tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C. Bivariate and multiple analyses were performed to identify the association between these infections and sociodemographic and behavioral variables. Results: all participants were male, most were young adults and had low schooling. Prevalence of STI was estimated at 4.1% (95% CI: 3.0-5.5). According to multiple regression analysis, the variables age over 40 years (OR 5.0; CI 95%: 1.8-14), alcohol consumption (OR 3.9; CI 95%: 1.3-11.9), and illicit drugs (OR 2.9; CI 95%: 1.3-6.3) were factors associated with the STIs investigated. On the other hand, having some religion (OR 0.4; CI 95%: 0.2-0.8), and work in the Midwest Region (OR 0.4; CI 95%: 0.2-0.9) were factors negatively associated with these infections. Conclusion: presence of risk behaviors for STI among sugarcane cutters. Screening for these infections in groups of rural workers is essential for early diagnosis and breaking the chain of transmission.

Objetivo: estimar a prevalência de Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis (IST) e fatores associados em cortadores de cana-de-açúcar. Método: estudo transversal, analítico, com 937 cortadores de cana-de-açúcar dos estados da Paraíba e de Goiás, no Brasil. Considerou-se como variável de desfecho a positividade em algum teste rápido para HIV, sífilis, hepatite B e C. Análises bivariada e múltipla foram realizadas para identificar associação entre essas infecções e variáveis sociodemográficas e comportamentais. Resultados: todos os participantes eram do sexo masculino, a maioria eram adultos jovens e possuíam baixa escolaridade. Estimou-se uma prevalência para IST de 4,1%(IC 95%: 3,0-5,5). De acordo com a análise de regressão múltipla, variáveis como idade acima de 40 anos (OR 5,0; IC 95%: 1,8-14), consumo de álcool (OR 3,9; IC 95%: 1,3-11,9) e de drogas ilícitas (OR 2,9; IC 95%: 1,3-6,3) foram fatores associados às IST investigadas. Por outro lado, ter alguma religião (OR 0,4; IC 95%: 0,2-0,8) e trabalhar na Região Centro-Oeste (OR 0,4; IC 95%: 0,2-0,9) foram fatores associados negativamente a essas infecções. Conclusão: presença de comportamentos de risco para as IST entre os cortadores de cana-de-açúcar. O rastreio destas infecções em grupos de trabalhadores rurais é fundamental para diagnóstico precoce e quebra da cadeia de transmissão.

Objetivo: estimar la prevalencia de infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS) y factores asociados en cortadores de caña de azúcar. Método: estudio analítico transversal con 937 cortadores de caña de azúcar de los estados de Paraíba y Goiás, en Brasil. Se consideró como variable el resultado positivo en algunas pruebas rápidas para VIH, sífilis, hepatitis B y C. Se realizaron análisis bivariados y múltiples para identificar una asociación entre estas infecciones y las variables sociodemográficas y de comportamiento. Resultados: todos los participantes eran hombres, la mayoría eran adultos jóvenes con bajo índice de escolaridad. Se estimó una prevalencia de ITS de 4.1% (IC 95%: 3.0-5.5). Según el análisis de regresión múltiple, variables como edad superior a 40 años (OR 5.0; IC 95%: 1.8-14), consumo de alcohol (OR 3.9; IC 95%: 1.3- 11.9) y drogas ilícitas (OR 2.9; IC 95%: 1.3-6.3) fueron factores asociados a las ITS investigadas. Por otro lado, factores como tener alguna religión (OR 0.4; IC 95%: 0.2-0.8) y trabajar en la región Centro-Oeste (OR 0.4; IC 95%: 0.2-0.9) tuvieron una asociación negativa en relación a estas infecciones. Conclusión: se advirtió la presencia de comportamientos de riesgo para ITS entre cortadores de caña de azúcar. La detección de estas infecciones en grupos de trabajadores rurales es esencial para la detección temprana de diagnóstico y para romper la cadena de transmisión.

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BACKGROUND: In recent decades the epidemic of asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections has extended deep into Brazil, including small towns and rural areas. The purpose of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C viruses (HCV), and to evaluate immunization coverage against hepatitis B in a group of rural workers in Brazil. METHODS: In 2016, a cross-sectional study was conducted with 937 manual sugarcane cutters of the Midwest and Northeast Regions of Brazil. All individuals were interviewed and screened for HIV, syphilis, HBV and HCV. Correlating factors with lifetime HBV infection were investigated using logistic regression. Positive Predictive Values, Negative Predictive Values, sensitivity and specificity were also calculated relative to vaccination against Hepatitis B, comparing anti-HBs titers to vaccination reports. RESULTS: Most reported previous hospitalization (55%), occupational injuries (54%), sharing of personal items (45.8%), alcohol consumption (77.2%), multiple sexual partners in previous 12 months (39.8%), and no condom use during sexual intercourse in last 12 months (46.5%). Only 0.2% reported using injection drugs. Anti-HIV-1 was detected in three individuals (0.3%). Serological markers of lifetime syphilis (treponemal test) were detected in 2.5% (95% CI: 1.6-3.6) of participants, and active syphilis (treponemal test and VDRL) present in 1.2%. No samples were positive for anti-HCV. The prevalence of lifetime HBV infection (current or past infection) was 15.9%, and 0.7% (95% CI 0.4 to 1.5) were HBsAg-positive. Previous hospitalization (OR 1.53, CI 1.05-2.24, p < 0.01) and multiple sexual partners in the last 12 months (OR 1.80, CI 1.25-2.60, p < 0.01) were predictors for lifetime HBV infection. Although 46.7% (95% CI 43.4-49.9) of individuals reported having been vaccinated against hepatitis B, only 20.6% (95% CI 18.1-23.3) showed serological evidence of previous hepatitis B vaccination (positive for anti-HBs alone). CONCLUSIONS: The high prevalence of syphilis and HBV compared to the general population and the high frequency of risk behaviors show the potential for sexual and parenteral dissemination of these agents in this rural population. In addition, the low frequency of hepatitis B vaccinated individuals suggests a need for improved vaccination services.

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rata-se de uma Revisão integrativa que objetivou sumarizar a produção científica relacionada à prevalência e fatores de risco para o HIV/aids em populações vulneráveis. O levantamento bibliográfico foi realizado em duas bases de dados MEDLINE (Sistema Online de Busca e Análise de Literatura Médica) e LILACS (Literatura Latino-americana e do Caribe em Ciências Sociais e da Saúde). Os resultados mostraram que o aumento a prevalência à infeção pelo HIV, esteve relacionada a populações que enfrentam barreiras substanciais de acesso a informações de prevenção, ao tratamento e a serviços de saúde, vítimas de abuso, violência, privação econômica e social. As estratégias para redução dos fatores de risco e prevalência devem incluir ações de prevenção que sejam mais inclusivas e considerem as necessidades e especificidades destes grupos. A prevalência e os fatores de risco para o HIV/aids em populações vulneráveis enraízam-se em questões sociais, culturais, econômicas e políticas, fazendo-se necessário a criação de estratégias visando um cuidado integral e contínuo, voltados especialmente para essas populações.

It is an integrative review, which aimed summarizing the scientific production related to the prevalence and risk factors for HIV/aids into vulnerable populations. The bibliographic search was performed into two databases MEDLINE (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System on-line) and LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Social Sciences and Health). The results showed that the increase to the infection by the HIV, was related to populations that face substantial barriers of access to information of prevention, to the treatment and to health services, victims of abuse, violence, economic and social deprivation. The strategies for reduction of the risk factors and prevalence must include actions of prevention are more inclusive and consider the necessities and specifities of these groups. The prevalence and the risk factors for the HIV/aids in vulnerable populations rooted into social, cultural questions, economic and political, being necessary the creation of strategies aiming an integral and continuous care, aiming specially for these populations.

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Introdução: Infecções sexualmente transmissíveis são mais prevalentes entre populações vulneráveis, dentre elas destacam-se os cortadores de cana de açúcar manual. Objetivo: Analisar as infecções sexualmente transmissíveis em cortadores de cana de açúcar da Paraíba e sua associação com características sociodemográficas e comportamento de risco. Método: Estudo observacional, transversal, desenvolvido em uma Usina, Paraíba, com 300 cortadores de cana de açúcar. A coleta de dados ocorreu de 25 de fevereiro a 01 de março de 2016. Realizou-se uma análise descritiva (frequência absoluta e relativa em porcentagem), Odds ratio, Regressão logística múltipla e Teste de Verossimilhança. O projeto foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa do Hospital Universitário Lauro Wanderley, conforme o parecer no 1507737 com CAAE no 53400516.8.0000.5183. Resultados: A prevalência de infecção sexualmente transmissível através do relato foi de 8,0% (IC 95%: 5,0-10,7). Todos entrevistados eram do sexo masculino, 40,3% na faixa etária de 30 a 39 anos, 61,0% possuíam até 4 anos de estudo, 91,3% casados, 61,7% recebiam de 1 a 2 salários mínimos. Quanto aos comportamentos de risco, 50,0% tiveram a primeira relação sexual com idade igual ou superior a 16 anos, 89,3% não tinham relação sexual com homens, 71,7% tiveram 1 parceiro sexual nos últimos 12 meses, 59,0% nunca utilizaram preservativo, 3,7% afirmaram a ocorrência de ferida genital e 5,0% de corrimento, 2,0% relataram abuso sexual, 11,3% utilizavam maconha, 51,3% utilizavam bebidas alcoólicas. Escolaridade (OR: 4,3; IC 95%: 1,6-12,1), uso de maconha (OR: 6,1; IC 95%: 2,2-17,5), ter sofrido abuso sexual (OR: 14,9; IC 95%: 2,2-100,1) e uso de álcool (OR: 4,1; IC 95%: 1,5- 11,9) foram considerados fatores preditores para infecção sexualmente transmissível. Conclusão: Os fatores sociodemográficos e os comportamentos de risco de cortadores de cana de açúcar possui associação com as infecções sexualmente transmissíveis. (AU)

Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections are the most prevalent among vulnerable populations; among them, we highlight the manual sugar cane cutters. Objective: To analyze the sexually transmitted diseases in sugar cane cutters from Paraíba and their association with the social demographic characteristics and risk behavior. Method: Observational, transversal study developed in the Sugar Mill, Paraíba, with 300 sugar cane cutters. The data collection happened between 25th February until 01st March. A descriptive analysis (absolute and relative frequency in percentage) was performed, Odds ratio, multiple logistic regression and Likelihood Ratio Test. The Project was approved by the Committee of Ethics and Research of the University Hospital Lauro Wanderley, according to the Technical opinion number 1507737 with CAAE number 53400516.8.0000.5183. Results: The prevalence of the sexually transmitted infection through the report was by 8.0% (IC 95%: 5.0-10.7). All interviewee were males, 40.3% aged between 30 and 39 years old, 61% had studied for up to 4 years, 91.3% were married , 61.7% earned between 1 and 2 minimum salaries. On their risk behaviors, 50.0% had had their first sexual intercourse with the age of 16 or older, 89.3% did not have sexual intercourse with men, 71.7% had had 1 sexual partner in the last 12 month, 59% had never used condom, 3.7% said they had genital wound and 5% had discharge, 2.0% mentioned sexual abuse, 11.3% used marihuana, 51,3% used alcoholic drinks. Scholarship OR: 4.3; IC 95%: 1,6- 12.1), use of marihuana (OR: 6.1; IC 95%: 2.2-17.5), were sexually abused (OR: 14.9; IC 95%: 2.2-100.1) and use of alcohol (OR: 4.1; IC 95%: 1.5-11.9) were considered predictive factors for sexually transmitted infection. Conclusion: The social demographic factors and the risk behaviors of sugar cane cutters has association with the sexually transmitted infections.(AU)

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Qualidade de vida inclui vários significados, experiências, conhecimentos e também valores que se referem aos indivíduos e à coletividade no momento histórico, cultural e social em que vivem. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a qualidade de vida das pessoas que vivem com HIV/aids. Tratou-se de um estudo analítico, transversal, conduzido na linha quantitativa, envolvendo 30 indivíduos escolhidos de forma aleatória, em um hospital de referência no estado da Paraíba. Para coleta de dados, utilizou-se o instrumento WHOQOL-HIV BREF e um questionário sociodemográfico. Para a análise dos dados utilizou-se a sintaxe oferecida pelo WHOQOL Group. Para análise de descrição dos escores dos domínios, foi utilizada estatística descritiva, frequência simples, medidas de dispersão (desvio-padrão, valores mínimo e máximo). Os resultados revelaram que as pessoas vivendo com HIV/ aids apresentam bons escores nos domínios de qualidade de vida. Concluiu-se que, apesar da condição clínica, as pessoas entrevistadas estão satisfeitas com a vida que levam.

Life quality includes several meanings, experiences, knowledge, and values related to individuals and collectivity in the historical, cultural and social moments in which they live. The objective of this study was to evaluate quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS. It was an analytical, transversal study, conducted using a quantitative approach, involving 30 individuals chosen randomly, performed in a reference hospital of Paraíba. To collect data the instrument WHOQOL-HIV BREF was used and also a social demographic questionnaire. For data analysis the syntax offered by the WHOQOL Group was used. For analysis of description of the scores of dominion, descriptive statistic, simple frequency, dispersion measures (standard deviation, minimum and maximum value) were used. The results revealed that people living with HIV/aids present good scores in the dominion of life quality. We conclude that despite the clinical condition, the people interviewed are satisfied with the life they live.

La calidad de vida incluye varios significados, experiencias, conocimientos, valores relacionados con individuos y la colectividad en momento histórico, cultural y social en que viven. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la calidad de vida de personas que viven con VIH / SIDA. Estudio transversal analítico, utilizando enfoque cuantitativo. Han participado 30 personas elegidas al azar, realizado en hospital de referencia de Paraíba. Para recopilar datos se utilizó el instrumento WHOQOL-BREF VIH y también cuestionario sociodemográfico. Para análisis de datos se utilizó la sintaxis ofrecido por el Grupo WHOQOL. Fueran usados para análisis de descripción de puntuaciones de dominio, estadística descriptiva, frecuencia simples y medidas de dispersión (desviación estándar, mínimo y máximo). Los resultados revelan que personas que viven con VIH / SIDA presentan buena puntuación en dominio de calidad de vida. Se concluye que a pesar de la situación clínica, las personas están satisfechas con la vida que viven.

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