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Objetivo: Identificar as estratégias de prevenção às Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis/HIV/Aids conhecidas por mulheres que fazem sexo com mulheres. Métodos: Pesquisa de campo com abordagem qualitativa exploratória. Para a coleta de dados, optou-se pela técnica de amostragem não probabilística bola de neve, realizada por meio de entrevistas online, conduzidas no período de novembro de 2022 a abril de 2023. Todos os momentos foram registrados e, em seguida, transcritos integralmente para análise. A perspectiva da interseccionalidade e vulnerabilidade guiaram a análise, focalizando as estratégias de prevenção e a atuação dos profissionais de saúde no atendimento às MSM. Resultados: Participaram da pesquisa 22 mulheres, jovens, em sua maioria naturais da Bahia, brancas, sem religião, com ensino superior e renda familiar entre 2 e 4 salários-mínimos. Os achados demonstraram que as estratégias de prevenção das IST/ HIV/Aids são conhecidas pelas mulheres, no entanto são pouco usuais, considerando que o aprendizado sobre elas se deu a partir das escolas, família e amigos e eles discorrem sobre as práticas heterossexuais, não sendo pertinente as adaptações para o sexo entre mulheres com vulvas. Conclusão: As estratégias de prevenção às IST/HIV/Aids são então caracterizadas como adaptações, sobretudo pela escassez de estudos que asseguram a sua efetividade. (AU)

Objective: To identify prevention strategies for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)/HIV/AIDS known to women who have sexy with women (WSW). Methods: A qualitative exploratory field study was conducted. Data collection utilized a snowball non-probabilistic sampling technique, with online interviews conducted from November 2022 to April 2023. All interactions were recorded and subsequently transcribed verbatim for analysis. The perspectives of intersectionality and vulnerability guided the analysis, focusing on prevention strategies and the role of healthcare professionals in serving WSW. Results: The study included 22 participants, predominantly young women from Bahia, of white ethnicity, without religious affiliation, with a college education, and a family income ranging from 2 to 4 minimum wages. Findings indicated that while women were aware of prevention strategies for STI/HIV/AIDS, they were infrequently utilized. Knowledge about these strategies primarily came from schools, family, and friends, which predominantly discussed heterosexual practices, with little relevance to adaptations for vulva-to-vulva sexual activity. Conclusion: Prevention strategies for STI/HIV/AIDS among WSW are thus characterized as adaptations, particularly due to the scarcity of studies ensuring their effectiveness. (AU)

Objetivo: Identificar las estrategias de prevención de Infecciones de Transmisión Sexual (ITS)/VIH/SIDA conocidas por las mujeres que tienen relaciones sexuales con mujeres (MSM). Métodos: Se realizó una investigación de campo con enfoque cualitativo exploratorio. Para la recolección de datos, se optó por la técnica de muestreo no probabilístico de bola de nieve, llevada a cabo a través de entrevistas en línea, realizadas desde noviembre de 2022 hasta abril de 2023. Todos los momentos fueron registrados y posteriormente transcritos íntegramente para su análisis. Las perspectivas de interseccionalidad y vulnerabilidad guiaron el análisis, centrándose en las estrategias de prevención y la actuación de los profesionales de la salud en la atención a las MSM. Resultados: Participaron en la investigación 22 mujeres, en su mayoría jóvenes, nativas de Bahía, blancas, sin afiliación religiosa, con educación superior y un ingreso familiar entre 2 y 4 salarios mínimos. Los hallazgos demostraron que las estrategias de prevención de ITS/VIH/SIDA son conocidas por las mujeres, sin embargo, son poco comunes, considerando que el aprendizaje sobre ellas proviene de la escuela, la familia y los amigos, quienes hablan sobre prácticas heterosexuales, sin que sean pertinentes las adaptaciones para el sexo entre mujeres con vulvas. Conclusion: Las estrategias de prevención de ITS/VIH/SIDA se caracterizan así como adaptaciones, principalmente debido a la escasez de estudios que garanticen su efectividad. (AU)

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Resumo Objetivo analisar o Conhecimento, Atitudes e Práticas (CAP) dos profissionais de saúde, durante a assistência às pessoas idosas vivendo com demência em relação às situações de cuidado vivenciadas pelos cuidadores informais e a associação com fatores sociodemográficos e profissionais. Método estudo transversal e analítico, do tipo CAP, realizado no município de Tangará da Serra, Mato Grosso, Brasil, com 20 enfermeiros e 20 médicos das Unidades de Saúde da Família. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista utilizando-se um instrumento desenvolvido a partir da literatura disponível sobre estudos CAP. Realizou-se análise descritiva e análise bivariada da associação entre as variáveis conhecimento, atitudes e práticas dos profissionais de saúde e as variáveis sociodemográficas e profissionais, utilizando o teste exato de Fisher, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados os profissionais de saúde apresentaram conhecimento satisfatório e atitude favorável sobre as situações de cuidado vivenciadas pelos cuidadores informais de pessoas idosas vivendo com demência. Dos profissionais, 65% possuem práticas insuficientes direcionadas aos cuidadores, incluindo orientações, grupos de apoio e educação em saúde. Não houve associação significativa entre as variáveis conhecimento, atitudes e práticas e as variáveis sociodemográficas e profissionais. Conclusão embora os profissionais de saúde tenham conhecimento satisfatório sobre a situação de cuidado vivenciada pelos cuidadores e atitudes positivas em relação a eles, suas práticas se mostram insuficientes para atender suas necessidades, de forma a não contribuir para que os cuidadores possam lidar com as várias situações que o decorrer da doença ocasiona para a pessoa idosa e a eles.

Abstract Objective To analyze the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of healthcare professionals during the care of older individuals living with dementia, concerning the caregiving situations experienced by informal caregivers, and its association with sociodemographic and professional factors. Method A cross-sectional analytical KAP study was conducted in the municipality of Tangará da Serra, Mato Grosso, with 20 nurses and 20 physicians from Family Health Units. Data were collected through interviews using an instrument developed based on the available literature on KAP studies. Descriptive analysis and bivariate analysis of the association between the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare professionals and sociodemographic and professional variables were performed using the Fisher's exact test, with a significance level of 5%. Results Healthcare professionals demonstrated satisfactory knowledge and favorable attitudes towards caregiving situations experienced by informal caregivers of older individuals living with dementia. However, 65% of professionals exhibited insufficient practices directed at caregivers, including guidance, support groups, and health education. No significant association was found between knowledge, attitudes, practices, and sociodemographic or professional variables. Conclusion Despite healthcare professionals possessing satisfactory knowledge of caregiving situations and positive attitudes towards informal caregivers, their practices are inadequate in meeting their needs. This deficiency does not contribute to enabling caregivers to cope with the various challenges that arise during the course of the disease for both the older individual and the caregivers themselves.

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Introducción: El dengue es considerado un problema de la salud pública con un comportamiento endémico-epidémico en Colombia, por lo cual los programas de vigilancia epidemiológica se enfocan en la prevención y control. Objetivo: Evaluar la comprensión y el comportamiento de la población del municipio de Barbosa (Santander, Colombia) acerca del virus del dengue y el vector por medio de un instrumento de conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas (CAP). Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal analítico en el que participaron 93 habitantes del municipio de Barbosa, seleccionados por un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Se empleó un instrumento de CAP validado. La información fue sistematizada y analizada en el programa SPSS v. 26.0. Resultados: El 78,5 por cientode los encuestados mostraron conocimientos deficientes con un puntaje obtenido inferior a 70 puntos. El 73,1 por ciento de los habitantes presentó actitudes negativas con un resultado igual o inferior a 24 puntos. El 67,7 por ciento de la población presentó buenas prácticas, con un resultado mayor o igual a 14 puntos. Se evidencia que, a menor edad, son mayores las actitudes desfavorables frente a la infección por dengue (OR 2,67 IC 95 por ciento 1,03-7,1). Conclusiones: Educar a la población de manera más efectiva acerca de los conocimientos básicos sobre el dengue sigue siendo una estrategia necesaria, además de crear conciencia de que las prácticas en el hogar se deben ejecutar con la finalidad de eliminar el vector y no solo como mecanismo de limpieza. Se deben implementar diferentes estrategias comunicativas para educar a los ciudadanos en este sentido(AU)

Introduction: Dengue is considered a public health problem with endemic-epidemic behavior in Colombia; therefore, epidemiological surveillance programs are aimed at its prevention and control. Objective: To evaluate the understanding and behavior of the population from the municipality of Barbosa (Santander, Colombia) on dengue virus and its vector through a knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) survey. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted which included 93 residents of the municipality of Barbosa, selected based on non-probabilistic and convenience sampling A validated KAP instrument was used. The information was systematized and analyzed in SPSS v. 26.0. The information was systematized and analyzed in SPSS v. 26.0. Results: Among the respondents, 78.5 percent showed deficient knowledge with a score below 70 points. Negative attitudes were found in 73.1 percent of the residents with a score equal to or lower than 24 points. Best practices were reported by 67.7 percent of the population, with a score greater than or equal to 14 points. It is evident that at younger ages, unfavorable attitudes towards dengue infection are higher (OR 2.67 CI 95% 1.03-7.1). Conclusions: Educating the population more effectively about basic knowledge of dengue remains a necessary strategy, in addition to raising awareness that household practices should be carried out to eliminate the vector and not only as a cleaning mechanism. Different communicative strategies should be implemented to educate citizens in this regard(AU)

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BACKGROUND: Zika virus (ZIKV) infection during pregnancy can cause severe birth defects in the fetus and is associated with neurodevelopmental abnormalities in childhood. Our objective was to describe ZIKV knowledge and attitudes among pregnant women in Colombia while ZIKV was circulating and whether they predicted the adoption of behaviors to prevent ZIKV mosquito-borne and sexual transmission. METHODS: We used self-reported data from Zika en Embarazadas y Niños (ZEN), a cohort study of women in early pregnancy across three regions of Colombia during 2017-2018. We used Poisson regression to estimate associations between knowledge, attitudes and previous experience with mosquito-borne infection and preventative behaviors. RESULTS: Among 1519 women, knowledge of mosquito-borne transmission was high (1480; 97.8%) and 1275 (85.5%) participants were worried about ZIKV infection during pregnancy. The most common preventive behavior was wearing long pants (1355; 89.4%). Regular mosquito repellent use was uncommon (257; 17.0%). While ZIKV knowledge and attitudes were not associated with the adoption of ZIKV prevention behaviors, previous mosquito-borne infection was associated with increased condom use (prevalence ratio 1.4, 95% CI 1.1 to 1.7). CONCLUSIONS: Participants were well informed about ZIKV transmission and its health consequences. However, whether this knowledge resulted in behavior change is less certain.

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Introducción: la adherencia al tratamiento y el nivel de conocimientos en pacientes con hipertensión arterial son factores claves para controlar esta afección y evitar complicaciones. Objetivos: determinar el grado de adherencia al tratamiento, el nivel de conocimientos y comorbilidades en pacientes con hipertensión arterial de un área urbana de Asunción, Paraguay, en 2022. Metodología: se aplicó un diseño observacional, descriptivo, transversal. Se incluyeron varones y mujeres mayores de 18 años, conocidos portadores de hipertensión arterial, que residen en el barrio Sajonia entre mayo y octubre del 2022. Los datos fueron obtenidos con entrevistas realizadas casa por casa. Se midieron variables demográficas, el nivel de adherencia con el cuestionario de Morisky Green y el de conocimientos sobre la enfermedad con el cuestionario de Batalla. La investigación fue aprobada por el Comité de ética de la Universidad Privada del Este, Paraguay. Resultados: participaron del estudio 425 sujetos, con predominio del sexo femenino (61,1%). La diabetes mellitus fue referida en 28,9% de los entrevistados. El cuestionario de Morisky Green detectó que 60% de los sujetos olvida de tomar su medicación, 25% no la toma en el horario indicado, 29% de la toma si se siente bien y 44% deja de tomarla si siente efectos indeseables. El cuestionario de Batalla halló 7% cree que la hipertensión arterial no es para toda la vida, 9% cree que la afección no se controla con dieta y medicación, y 5,8% no pudo referir al menos un órgano blanco. Conclusión: la adherencia al tratamiento de la hipertensión arterial y el nivel de conocimientos sobre esta afección no fue adecuada.

Introduction: Adherence to treatment and level of knowledge in patients with arterial hypertension are key factors to control this condition and avoid complications. Objectives: To determine the degree of adherence to treatment, the level of knowledge and comorbidities in patients with arterial hypertension in an urban area of ​​Asunción, Paraguay, in 2022. Methodology: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional design was applied. Men and women over 18 years of age, known carriers of arterial hypertension, residing in Sajonia neighborhood between May and October 2022, were included. The data were obtained through house-to-house interviews. Demographic variables, the level of adherence with the Morisky Green test and the level of knowledge about the disease with the Batalla test were measured. The research was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Universidad Privada del Este, Paraguay. Results: Four hundred twenty-five subjects participated in the study, predominantly female (61.1%). Diabetes mellitus was referred to by 28.9% of the interviewees. The Morisky Green test detected that 60% of the subjects forget to take their medication, 25% do not take it at the indicated time, 29% take it if they feel well, and 44% stop taking it if they feel undesirable effects. The Batalla test found that 7% believe that arterial hypertension is not for life, 9% believe that the condition is not controlled with diet and medication, and 5.8% could not refer to at least one target organ. Conclusion: Adherence to the treatment of arterial hypertension and the level of knowledge about this condition was not adequate.

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PURPOSE: To analyse the psychometric properties of the translated and cross-culturally adapted version of the OSAKA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge and Attitudes) questionnaire in the Brazilian Portuguese language. METHODS: The OSAKA instrument was translated by two independent translators, and the back-translated conciliated version was presented and approved by Washington University, which holds the intellectual property for the OSAKA questionnaire. Physicians from different specialties electronically completed the OSAKA instrument and the ASKME (Assessment of Sleep Knowledge in Medical Education) questionnaire, which was used as an auxiliary instrument to analyse the construct validity. RESULTS: The questionnaire was tested with 176 physicians. The items from the knowledge and attitudes domains presented acceptable internal consistency values, with McDonald's omega coefficients (Ω) of 0.70 and 0.73, respectively. The OSAKA questionnaire showed a moderate correlation with the ASKME instrument (r = 0.60, p < 0.001) and excellent retest reliability, with an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.81. There were differences in knowledge between the medical specialties (p < 0.001). Regarding attitudes, most respondents considered obstructive sleep apnoea and its diagnosis to be important and felt confident in identifying it, but the same majority did not feel confident in treating the disease. CONCLUSION: The OSAKA instrument, as a translated and cross-culturally adapted Brazilian Portuguese version, presented psychometric properties with adequate reliability and validity.

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ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To understand health professionals' perceptions about vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) in the Santa Mônica rural settlement in Terenos, Mato Grosso do Sul. METHODS Quantitative and qualitative methodologies, consultations on vaccination cards, records of community health agents and the focus group technique were used. The main factors of hesitation and vaccine refusal were analyzed, as well as the health team's strategies for the process of immunization against HPV, from June to August 2018. RESULTS Of 121 children and adolescents, 81 (66.94%) received the complete vaccination schedule. Complete vaccination coverage for women was 73.17% (60/82) and for men, 53.8% (21/39). It was observed that, although strategies are adopted for vaccine promotion, such as mobile actions, the public is resistant due to superficial knowledge about the vaccine and its use in an early age group, showing itself to be susceptible to the negative influence of the media and to society's taboos. In addition, difficulties regarding the use of the Unified Health System card and the shortage of professionals were also observed. CONCLUSION The results explain the immunization coverage below the target and reinforce the need to strengthen the family health strategy, as well as the permanent and continuing education of professionals, in order to increase parental confidence and adherence to vaccination.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Compreender as percepções dos profissionais de saúde acerca da vacinação contra o papilomavírus humano (HPV) no Complexo de assentamentos Santa Mônica, em Terenos, Mato Grosso do Sul. MÉTODOS Foram utilizadas metodologias quanti-qualitativas, consultas em cartões vacinais, registros de agente comunitários de saúde e a técnica de grupo focal. Foram analisados os principais fatores de hesitação e recusa vacinal, bem como as estratégias da equipe de saúde para o processo de imunização contra o HPV, de junho a agosto de 2018. RESULTADOS De 121 crianças e adolescentes, 81 (66,94%) receberam o esquema vacinal completo. A cobertura vacinal completa feminina foi de 73,17% (60/82) e a masculina de 53,8% (21/39). Observou-se que, embora sejam adotadas estratégias para a promoção da vacina, como ações volantes, o público encontra-se resistente devido ao conhecimento superficial sobre a vacina e sua utilização em faixa etária precoce, mostrando-se suscetível à influência negativa da mídia e aos tabus da sociedade. Além disso, dificuldades quanto ao uso do cartão do Sistema Único de Saúde e a escassez de profissionais também foram observadas. CONCLUSÃO Os resultados justificam a cobertura vacinal abaixo da meta e reforçam a necessidade de fortalecimento da estratégia de saúde da família, bem como da educação permanente e continuada dos profissionais, a fim de aumentar a confiança dos pais e a adesão à vacinação.

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Introdução: O desenvolvimento de novas técnicas, tecnologias e materiais influenciam a prática clínica da endodontia e impactam consideravelmente a forma como o tratamento do canal radicular é realizado. Embora existam informações sobre as várias formas de tratamentos praticados por dentistas em outras cidades e/ou países, muito pouco se sabe sobre as endodontias realizadas em clínicas odontológicas na cidade de Porto Alegre/RS. Objetivo: Analisar a prática endodôntica realizada por dentistas nas clínicas odontológicas na cidade de Porto Alegre/RS, visando explorar as técnicas, materiais e equipamentos empregados durante o tratamento. Material e método: Foi aplicado um questionário online, por meio da Plataforma Google Forms, com vinte e seis questões abertas e fechadas aos dentistas que realizam tratamentos endodônticos em clínicas odontológicas. O questionário foi estruturado a fim de analisar os materiais, técnicas e equipamentos que estão presentes nos tratamentos endodônticos realizados pelos dentistas nas clínicas odontológicas aqui avaliadas. Os dados coletados nos questionários foram transferidos para uma planilha Excel®. A análise dos dados foi feita de duas formas: frequência absoluta e relativa para as questões fechadas, e descritiva para as questões abertas. Resultado: 15,57% das clínicas odontológicas registradas no CRO/RS participaram da presente pesquisa. Foi possível verificar que a maioria dos materiais e técnicas aplicadas no tratamento endodôntico são os mesmos recomendados pela literatura científica. Conclusão: Os protocolos clínicos em endodontia seguidos pelos participantes do presente estudo apresentam embasamento clínico e científico na literatura.

Introduction: The evolution of new techniques, technologies, and materials significantly influences the clinical practice of endodontics, thus profoundly impacting the approach to root canal treatments. While information about various treatment methods practiced by dentists in other cities or countries is available, there is a notable gap in our understanding of endodontic practices in the Porto Alegre city. Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the endodontic practices employed by dentists in dental clinics located in Porto Alegre city. We aimed to explore the techniques, materials, and equipment routinely utilized during endodontic treatments. Material and method: An online questionnaire using the Google Forms platform was administered, consisting of twenty-six open and closed questions to dentists performing endodontic treatments in dental clinics. The questionnaire was structured to assess the materials, techniques, and equipment employed during endodontic procedures. Data collected from the questionnaires were recorded in an Excel® spreadsheet. Data analysis encompassed both absolute and relative frequency for closed questions and also a descriptive approach for open-ended questions. Results: Participation was obtained from 15.57% of dental clinics registered with CRO/RS. The findings indicated that the majority of materials and techniques applied in endodontic treatment could be aligned with recommendations found in the scientific literature. Conclusion: The clinical protocols observed by the participants in endodontic practice demonstrated a solid foundation in both clinical and scientific literature.

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Introdução: Diabetes Mellitus é uma doença crônica resultante de defeitos na secreção do hormônio insulina e/ou de sua ação prejudicada no organismo. Indivíduos diabéticos podem apresentar complicações bucais significativas como, por exemplo, a doença periodontal. Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento dos endocrinologistas cadastrados/ativos no Conselho Regional de Medicina da Paraíba quanto ao manejo clínico bucal de pacientes em rastreamento e tratamento para diabetes. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo transversal, no qual 47 endocrinologistas participaram por meio de formulário estruturado, baseado nas diretrizes conjuntas da Sociedade Brasileira de Periodontologia e da Sociedade Brasileira de Endocrinologia e Metabologia (2022). Todas as análises foram conduzidas com auxílio do software IBM SPSS Statistics versão 20.0 e as variáveis do estudo foram analisadas por meio do teste Qui-quadrado de Pearson (p<0,05). As variáveis consideradas relevantes para o desfecho foram avaliadas usando o algoritmo CHAID (Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detector). Resultados: A maioria dos participantes tinha até 40 anos (55,3%), era do sexo feminino (91,5%) e tinha, no máximo, 10 anos de tempo de experiência (55,3%). A partir da análise multivariada, por meio da Árvore de Decisão (CHAID), verificou-se a associação entre possuir manejo clínico bucal adequado endocrinologistas com faixa etária >40 anos e com conhecimento sobre os sinais clínicos da doença periodontal. Conclusões: Apesar do conhecimento teórico dos endocrinologistas ser relativamente satisfatório, ainda existe uma lacuna entre conhecimento teórico e prática clínica na conduta da maioria desses profissionais, que ainda se distancia do que é preconizado pelas evidências científicas e diretrizes atuais.

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease resulting from defects in insulin hormone secretion and/or its impaired action in the body. Diabetic individuals may present significant oral complications such as periodontal disease. Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of endocrinologists registered/active in the Regional Council of Medicine of Paraíba regarding the clinical oral management of patients in screening and treatment for diabetes. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study, in which 47 endocrinologists participated by means of a structured form, based on the joint guidelines of the Brazilian Society of Periodontology and the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabology (2022). All analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics version 20.0 software and the study variables were analyzed using Pearson's chi-square test (p<0.05). Variables considered relevant to the outcome were evaluated using the CHAID (Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detector) algorithm. Results: Most participants were up to 40 years old (55.3%), female (91.5%), and had a maximum of 10 years of experience time (55.3%). From multivariate analysis, using the Decision Tree (CHAID), an association was found between having adequate clinical oral management endocrinologists aged >40 years and having knowledge about the clinical signs of periodontal disease. Conclusions: Although the theoretical knowledge of endocrinologists is relatively satisfactory, there is still a gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice in the conduct of most of these professionals, which is still far from what is recommended by scientific evidence and current guidelines.

Introducción: La Diabetes Mellitus es una enfermedad crónica que resulta de defectos en la secreción de la hormona insulina y/o de su acción alterada en el organismo. Los individuos diabéticos pueden presentar importantes complicaciones orales como la enfermedad periodontal. Objetivo: Evaluar el conocimiento de los endocrinólogos registrados/activos en el Consejo Regional de Medicina de Paraíba sobre el manejo clínico oral de pacientes en screening y tratamiento de diabetes. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio transversal, en el cual participaron 47 endocrinólogos por medio de formulario estructurado, basado en las directrices conjuntas de la Sociedad Brasileña de Periodoncia y de la Sociedad Brasileña de Endocrinología y Metabología (2022). Todos los análisis se realizaron con el software IBM SPSS Statistics versión 20.0 y las variables del estudio se analizaron mediante la prueba de chi cuadrado de Pearson (p<0,05). Las variables consideradas relevantes para el resultado se evaluaron mediante el algoritmo CHAID (Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detector). Resultados: La mayoría de los participantes tenían hasta 40 años (55,3%), eran mujeres (91,5%) y tenían un máximo de 10 años de tiempo de experiencia (55,3%). A partir da análise multivariada, por meio da Árvore de Decisão (CHAID), verificou-se a associação entre possuir manejo clínico bucal adequado endocrinólogos com faixa etária >40 anos e com conhecimento sobre os sinais clínicos da doença periodontal. Conclusões: Embora os conhecimentos teóricos dos endocrinólogos sejam relativamente satisfactórios, ainda existe uma brecha entre os conhecimentos teóricos e a prática clínica na conduta da maioria destes profissionais, ainda distante do que é recomendado pela evidência científica e pelas orientações vigentes.

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Objetivo: analisar a produção científica acerca do conhecimento, atitude e prática de gestantes sobre o controle glicêmico. Métodos: revisão integrativa da literatura, a partir de artigos publicados no período de 2016 a 2022, nas bases de dados CINAHL, Medline e Web of Science e nas ferramentas de busca PubMed, BVS e Google Scholar. Dos 686 artigos identificados, 19 foram selecionados para compor a presente revisão. Resultados: O conhecimento das gestantes sobre controle glicêmico se mostrou satisfatório quando associado às que já sabiam do diagnóstico da doença. Os Conteúdos mais abordados nos estudos foram manejo da glicemia, efeito materno-fetal, seguimento da dieta, fatores de risco, definição da doença e tratamento. A atitude e a prática foram insatisfatórias na maioria dos achados, com preocupações centradas na incapacidade de viver uma vida normal no futuro. As principais práticas no manejo da diabetes por gestantes estão relacionadas ao uso da insulina. Conclusão: investimentos em educação em saúde sobre diabetes mellitus gestacional são essenciais para favorecer o autocuidado desde o diagnóstico até o acompanhamento pós-parto, podendo contribuir a prevenção de complicações durante o período gestacional e parto.

Objective: to analyze the scientific production about the knowledge, attitude and practice of pregnant women about glycemic control. Method: integrative review of the literature, based on articles published from 2016 to 2022, in the CINAHL, Medline and Web of Science databases and in the search engines PubMed, VHL and Google Scholar. Of the 686 articles identified, 14 were selected to make up the present review. Results: The knowledge of pregnant women about glycemic control was satisfactory when associated with those who already knew about the diagnosis of the disease. The contents most addressed in the studies were glucose management, maternal- fetal effect, diet follow-up, risk factors, disease definition and treatment. Attitude and practice were unsatisfactory in most findings, with concerns centered on the inability to live a normal life in the future. The main practices in the management of diabetes by pregnant women are related to the use of insulin. Conclusion: investments in health education on gestational diabetes mellitus are essential to favor self-care from diagnosis to postpartum follow-up, and may contribute to the prevention of complications during pregnancy and delivery.

Objetivo: analizar la producción científica sobre el conocimiento, actitud y práctica de las gestantes sobre el control glucémico. Método: revisión integradora de la literatura, basada en artículos publicados de 2016 a 2022, en las bases de datos CINAHL, Medline y Web of Science y en los motores de búsqueda PubMed, VHL y Google Scholar. De los 686 artículos identificados, 19 fueron seleccionados para conformar la presente revisión. Resultados: El conocimiento de las gestantes sobre el control glucémico fue satisfactorio cuando se asoció con aquellas que ya conocían el diagnóstico de la enfermedad. Los contenidos más abordados en los estudios fueron el manejo de la glucosa, el efecto materno-fetal, el seguimiento de la dieta, los factores de riesgo, la definición de la enfermedad y el tratamiento. La actitud y la práctica fueron insatisfactorias en la mayoría de los hallazgos, con preocupaciones centradas en la incapacidad de vivir una vida normal en el futuro. Las principales prácticas en el manejo de la diabetes por parte de las mujeres embarazadas están relacionadas con el uso de insulina. Conclusión: las inversiones en educación para la salud sobre la diabetes mellitus gestacional son esenciales para favorecer el autocuidado desde el diagnóstico hasta el seguimiento posparto, y pueden contribuir a la prevención de complicaciones durante el embarazo y el parto.

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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of and factors associated with experimentation with and current use of water pipes and e-cigarettes among medical students. Methods: This was a cross-sectional multicentric study involving a convenience sample of students from medical schools in most Brazilian geographic regions. Information about experimentation with and current use of conventional cigarettes, water pipes, and e-cigarettes; beliefs and attitudes toward tobacco products; religiosity; and demographics were collected by means of an online structured questionnaire. We used descriptive statistics and logistic regression to analyze the association of those factors. Results: Our sample comprised 700 individuals from four Brazilian regions. Prevalence of experimentation with and current use of cigarettes, water pipes, and e-cigarettes were, respectively, 39.1% and 7.9%; 42.6% and 11.4%; and 13.1% and 2.3%. Water pipe experimentation was higher among those who had a sibling (adjusted OR = 2.64; 95% CI, 1.24-5.61) or friends (adjusted OR = 2.33; 95% CI, 1.63-3.31) who smoke. The same occurred regarding e-cigarette experimentation: siblings (adjusted OR = 2.76; 95% CI, 1.17-6.50) and friends (adjusted OR = 2.47; 95% CI, 1:45-4.22). Curiosity and scent/taste were the major reasons for water pipe use and e-cigarette experimentation. Although 93% of the responders learned about health damages of smoking during medical school classes, 51.4% reported having experimented with at least one of these tobacco products. Most responders who reported feeling the presence of God/the Holy Spirit in their lives were never experimenters of water pipes (59.2%) or e-cigarettes (55.3%). Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of experimentation with tobacco products among medical students whose siblings or friends smoke, despite their knowledge about smoking harms.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de experimentação e uso atual de narguilé e cigarros eletrônicos e os fatores associados entre estudantes de medicina. Métodos: Estudo transversal multicêntrico com uma amostra de conveniência de estudantes de faculdades de medicina da maioria das regiões geográficas brasileiras. Informações sobre experimentação e uso atual de cigarros convencionais, narguilé e cigarros eletrônicos; crenças e atitudes em relação aos produtos do tabaco; religiosidade; e dados demográficos foram coletados por meio de um questionário on-line estruturado. Utilizou-se estatística descritiva e regressão logística para analisar a associação desses fatores. Resultados: Nossa amostra foi composta por 700 indivíduos de quatro regiões brasileiras. As prevalências de experimentação e uso atual de cigarros, narguilé e cigarros eletrônicos foram, respectivamente, de 39,1% e 7,9%; 42,6% e 11,4%; e 13,1% e 2,3%. A experimentação de narguilé foi maior entre aqueles que tinham irmãos (OR ajustada = 2,64; IC95%: 1,24-5,61) ou amigos (OR ajustada = 2,33; IC95%: 1,63-3,31) fumantes. O mesmo ocorreu em relação à experimentação de cigarros eletrônicos: irmãos (OR ajustada = 2,76; IC95%: 1,17-6,50) e amigos (OR ajustada = 2,47; IC95%: 1,45-4,22). Curiosidade e aroma/sabor foram os principais motivos para o uso de narguilé e a experimentação de cigarros eletrônicos. Embora 93% dos respondentes tenham aprendido sobre os danos do tabagismo à saúde nas aulas da faculdade de medicina, 51,4% relataram já ter experimentado pelo menos um desses produtos do tabaco. A maioria dos respondentes que relataram sentir a presença de Deus/Espírito Santo em suas vidas nunca experimentou narguilé (59,2%) ou cigarros eletrônicos (55,3%). Conclusões: Há uma alta prevalência de experimentação de produtos do tabaco entre estudantes de medicina cujos irmãos ou amigos fumam, apesar de terem conhecimento sobre os malefícios do tabagismo.

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Objetivo: identificar publicações que abordam a educação em saúde relacionada à prevenção da Síndrome da Morte Súbita em Lactentes. Método: revisão integrativa realizada no PubMed, Portal Periódicos da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Cochrane Reviews, Scientific Electronic Library Online e a Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. Incluíram-se aquelas nas línguas inglesa, espanhola e portuguesa, sem recorte temporal, disponíveis gratuitamente, independentemente do delineamento. Excluíram-se duplicidades, literatura cinzenta, editoriais e cuja população eram prematuros. Resultados: identificou-se duas categorias de análise: temas para educação em saúde e barreiras e facilitadores de aderência às recomendações de prevenção. O profissional de saúde deve estimular as boas práticas de saúde, identificando barreiras e facilitadores para a adesão às recomendações. Conclusão: o profissional deve trazer a ideia de que todo bebê tem risco potencial para a síndrome da morte súbita e utilizar as estratégias disponíveis para tirá-lo da situação de vulnerabilidade.

Objectives: : identifying the current scientific production in relation to Nursing knowledge and practices on medical waste in pediatric units. Method: integrative review in the Scielo, Cinahl, Web of Science, Pubmed, Scopus and Embase databases, between the years 2016 to 2021, totalizing 13 articles. Results: the findings pointed to three main categories: knowledge and practices in relation to Medical Waste, permanent education like a tool for the disposal of Medical Waste; and sustainability in the context of Medical Waste and its relationship with social responsibility. Conclusion: it is necessary to provide the opportunity for periodic training, as well as the use of self-explanatory instruments that can help all health professionals, especially the Nursing professionals, at the time of practice. It was checked the presence of gaps was verified with studies showing Medical Waste and Pediatric Nursing.

Objetivos:identificar la producción científica actual en relación a los conocimientos y prácticas de enfermería sobre los Residuos Sanitarios en las unidades de pediatría. Método: revisión integrativa en las bases de datos Scielo, Cinahl, Web of Science, Pubmed, Scopus y Embase, con un marco temporal de 2016 a 2021, totalizando 13 artículos. Resultados:los hallazgos apuntaron a tres categorías principales: conocimientos y prácticas en relación a los Residuos Sanitarios, educación permanente con una herramienta para la disposición de los Residuos Sanitarios y sostenibilidad en el contexto de los Residuos Sanitarios y su relación con la responsabilidad social. Conclusión: es necesario brindar oportunidades de capacitación periódica, así como el uso de instrumentos autoexplicativos que puedan ayudar todos los profesionales de la salud, especialmente a los profesionales de Enfermería, en el momento de la práctica. Se verifico la presencia de lagunas en los estudios que destacan los Residuos Sanitarios y la Enfermería Pediátrica.

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INTRODUCTION: For many patients, organ transplantation is the only life-saving treatment. There is a severe shortage of organs for transplantation, and Mexico has one of the lowest organ donation rates. Health professionals are the link between society and the health system, and can promote and increase organ donation. OBJECTIVE: To explore general knowledge and attitudes of Mexican physicians with regard to cadaveric organ donation. METHODS: Cross-sectional, observational study. Two questionnaires were applied to 219 physicians either from an institution where transplants are carried out or from a hospital where the procedure is not performed. RESULTS: Most participants had not received any training on organ donation. The main deficits in their knowledge were related to the criteria for being a donor and to the position of the Church on organ donation. Knowledge predicted attitudes towards organ donation: it was negatively associated with unfavorable and mistrust attitudes, whereas it was positively associated with favorable attitudes and willingness to be a donor. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to implement programs aimed at physicians in order to provide them with tools that help promote organ donation culture.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Para numerosos pacientes, el trasplante de órganos es el único tratamiento para sobrevivir. Hay una grave escasez de órganos para trasplantes y México tiene una de las tasas más bajas de donación de órganos. Los profesionales de la salud son el vínculo entre la sociedad y el sistema de salud, y pueden promover e incrementar la donación de órganos. OBJETIVO: Explorar los conocimientos generales y las actitudes de médicos mexicanos respecto a la donación de órganos provenientes de cadáveres. MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional transversal. Se aplicaron dos cuestionarios a 219 médicos de una institución donde se realizan trasplantes y de un hospital en donde no se llevan a cabo. RESULTADOS: La mayoría de los participantes no había recibido entrenamiento sobre donación de órganos. Las principales deficiencias en sus conocimientos estuvieron relacionadas con los criterios para ser donador y la postura de la iglesia sobre la donación de órganos. El conocimiento predijo las actitudes hacia la donación de órganos; este se asoció negativamente a actitudes desfavorables y de desconfianza, mientras que se asoció positivamente a actitudes favorables y la disposición a ser donador. CONCLUSIÓN: Es necesario implementar programas dirigidos a los médicos para dotarlos de herramientas que ayuden a fomentar la cultura de donación de órganos.

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Resumen Introducción: Para numerosos pacientes, el trasplante de órganos es el único tratamiento para sobrevivir. Hay una grave escasez de órganos para trasplantes y México tiene una de las tasas más bajas de donación de órganos. Los profesionales de la salud son el vínculo entre la sociedad y el sistema de salud, y pueden promover e incrementar la donación de órganos. Objetivo: Explorar los conocimientos generales y las actitudes de médicos mexicanos respecto a la donación de órganos provenientes de cadáveres. Métodos: Estudio observacional transversal. Se aplicaron dos cuestionarios a 219 médicos de una institución donde se realizan trasplantes y de un hospital en donde no se llevan a cabo. Resultados: La mayoría de los participantes no había recibido entrenamiento sobre donación de órganos. Las principales deficiencias en sus conocimientos estuvieron relacionadas con los criterios para ser donador y la postura de la iglesia sobre la donación de órganos. El conocimiento predijo las actitudes hacia la donación de órganos; este se asoció negativamente a actitudes desfavorables y de desconfianza, mientras que se asoció positivamente a actitudes favorables y la disposición a ser donador. Conclusión: Es necesario implementar programas dirigidos a los médicos para dotarlos de herramientas que ayuden a fomentar la cultura de donación de órganos.

Abstract Introduction: For many patients, organ transplantation is the only life-saving treatment. There is a severe shortage of organs for transplantation, and Mexico has one of the lowest organ donation rates. Health professionals are the link between society and the health system, and can promote and increase organ donation. Objective: To explore general knowledge and attitudes of Mexican physicians with regard to cadaveric organ donation. Methods: Cross-sectional, observational study. Two questionnaires were applied to 219 physicians either from an institution where transplants are carried out or from a hospital where the procedure is not performed. Results: Most participants had not received any training on organ donation. The main deficits in their knowledge were related to the criteria for being a donor and to the position of the Church on organ donation. Knowledge predicted attitudes towards organ donation: it was negatively associated with unfavorable and mistrust attitudes, whereas it was positively associated with favorable attitudes and willingness to be a donor. Conclusion: It is necessary to implement programs aimed at physicians in order to provide them with tools that help promote organ donation culture.

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RESUMEN Fundamento: La diabetes mellitus y la enfermedad periodontal tienen una relación bidireccional, siendo la prevención la herramienta indispensable para lograr el mejoramiento del nivel de salud bucal. Objetivo: Identificar el nivel de conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de la enfermedad periodontal en pacientes diabéticos. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo de corte transversal de septiembre de 2019 a abril de 2020 en la población diabética de 19 a 40 años del Consultorio Médico de Familia n.o 11 del área de salud de Zaza del Medio perteneciente al municipio Taguasco, provincia Sancti Spíritus. Se estudiaron las variables edad, sexo, nivel de conocimiento, actitudes y prácticas sobre salud bucal. Resultados: En el 67.9 % de los pacientes se observó bajo nivel de conocimientos sobre la enfermedad periodontal, actitud desfavorable el 78.6 % y prácticas deficientes el 57.1 %. Conclusiones: La mayoría de los pacientes diabéticos presentó bajo nivel de conocimientos, actitud desfavorable y prácticas deficientes para lograr la salud periodontal.

ABSTRACT Background: Diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease have a bidirectional relationship, being prevention the essential tool to achieve an improvement in the level of oral health. Objective: To identify the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of periodontal disease in diabetic patients. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was conducted from September 2019 to April 2020 in the diabetic population aged 19 to 40 years at the doctor´s office 11 in Zaza del Medio health area of Taguasco municipality in Sancti Spíritus province. The variables age, sex, level of knowledge, attitudes and practices on oral health were studied. Results: 67.9 % of the patients had a low level of knowledge about periodontal disease, 78.6 % had an unfavorable attitude and 57.1 % had deficient practices. Conclusions: The majority of diabetic patients presented low level of knowledge, non-favorable attitude and poor practices to accomplish periodontal health.

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Estudios recientes han encontrado que los estudiantes de medicina afirman haber recibido una educación nutricional insuficiente. Objetivos: Describir la percepción de la formación, actitudes y competencias, conocimientos adquiridos y las barreras en estudiantes de medicina, y establecer la correlación entre la formación y el conocimiento en nutrición. Método: Estudio transversal, observacional y correlacional, aplicando una encuesta de 47 preguntas a alumnos de 6to año de una escuela de medicina. El análisis incluyó frecuencias con proporciones y la mediana con rango intercuartílico. La correlación entre la formación recibida y los conocimientos adquiridos se realizó con el coeficiente Rho de Spearman con significancia <0,05. Resultados: Se incluyeron 75 alumnos, la mediana etárea fue 24 años. La mayoría percibió su formación como no suficiente, cerca del 90% tenía una actitud positiva hacia la enseñanza de nutrición y sus conocimientos oscilaron entre el 16 a 95%. Se identificó una correlación directa y significativa entre la formación y el conocimiento (Spearman= 0,278, p= 0,013). Conclusiones: La percepción de los estudiantes de medicina sobre su formación en nutrición fue baja, a pesar de una actitud proactiva y los conocimientos tuvieron resultados contrastantes. Se estableció una correlación directa entre la percepción de su formación y el conocimiento en nutrición.

Recent studies have found that medical students claim to have received insufficient nutritional education. Objectives: To describe the perception of training, attitudes and skills, knowledge and barriers acquired, and the correlation between nutrition training and knowledge. Methods: Cross-sectional, observational and correlational study, using a survey of 47 questions to 6th year students of a medical school. The analysis included frequencies, proportions, median and interquartile ranges. The correlation between the training received and the knowledge acquired was estimated using Spearman's Rho coefficient with a significance of p<0.05. Results: Seventy-five students were included with a median age of 24 years. Most students perceived their nutrition training as not sufficient. About 90% had a positive attitude towards nutrition education. Nutrition knowledge ranged from 16 to 95%. A direct correlation (Spearman's Rho= 0.278) was found to be significant (p= 0.013) between the training received and knowledge. Conclusions: The perception of medical student about their training in nutrition was low, despite having a proactive attitude; knowledge had contrasting results. A direct correlation was established between the perception of nutrition training and knowledge.

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Objective: To assess whether residents (R1, R2, or R3 - according to the year of residency) of a tertiary orthopedic service investigate, treat and/or refer the patient with osteoporotic fracture for osteoporosis (OP) treatment and whether this learning is improved over the years of residency. Methods: Residents answered diagnostic and therapeutic questions related to a clinical case of osteoporotic fracture (OF) in 4 settings, which were initial care in the emergency room, at discharge, during outpatient follow-up at 3 and 6 months. Responses were compared between years of residency. Results: Twenty R1, 21 R2, and 19 R3 raised the questions. One resident treated osteoporosis in R1, two in R2, and four in R3. Seventy-five percent of R1, 90.5% of R2, and 68% of R3 referred patients for OP treatment. Over the years, there has been improved prescribing lab tests for osteoporosis (p = 0.028), with 52.6% of third-year residents prescribing adequate lab tests. In the same period, 100% of R3 correctly prescribed prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis (p = 0.001). Conclusion: There is learning, but not enough, for secondary prevention of FO. Level of Evidence I; Prospective Comparative Study.

Objetivo: Avaliar se residentes (R1, R2 ou R3 - de acordo com o ano de residência) de um serviço ortopédico terciário, investigam, tratam e/ou encaminham o paciente com fratura osteoporótica para tratamento de osteoporose (OP) e se esse aprendizado é melhorado ao longo dos anos de residência. Métodos: Os residentes responderam a questões diagnósticas e terapêuticas relacionadas a um caso clínico de fratura osteoporótica (OF) em 4 cenários, que foram o atendimento inicial no pronto-socorro, no momento da alta hospitalar, durante o acompanhamento ambulatorial em 3 e 6 meses. As respostas foram comparadas entre os anos de residência. Resultado: Vinte R1, 21 R2 e 19 R3 levantaram as questões. Um residente tratou osteoporose em R1, dois em R2 e quatro em R3. Setenta e cinco por cento de R1, 90,5% de R2 e 68% de R3 encaminharam pacientes para tratamento com OP. Há melhora na prescrição de exames laboratoriais para investigação de osteoporose ao longo dos anos (p = 0,028) com 52,6% dos residentes do terceiro ano que prescrevem exames laboratoriais adequados. No mesmo período, 100% de R3 prescreveram corretamente a profilaxia para trombose venosa profunda (p = 0,001). Conclusão: Há aprendizado, porém insuficiente, para a prevenção secundária da FO. Nível de Evidência I; Estudo Prospectivo Comparativo.

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Resumen Introducción: Diversos estudios han demostrado que los padres aún no cuentan con el conocimiento suficiente sobre el uso de pastas dentales que deben consumir sus hijos. Muchos de ellos desconocen desde que edad se debe empezar con el uso de pastas dentales, la cantidad exacta que se debe colocar en el cepillo y sobre todo con qué frecuencia se deben cepillar. Objetivo: Asociar el nivel de conocimiento de los padres sobre el uso de pastas dentales con las características asociadas a la ingesta estimada de fluoruro en niños entre los 6 meses a 8 años de Lima Metropolitana y Callao. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de tipo observacional, descriptivo y transversal. Se realizó el cuestionario a 264 padres de familia residentes en Lima Metropolitana y Callao durante los meses de julio a septiembre del 2020. Se calcularon las frecuencias absolutas y relativas. Para el análisis bivariado, se utilizó la prueba de Chi cuadrado de El nivel de significancia estadística fue de 0.05. Resultados: Se observa que el 52.94% de los padres, así como el 60.41% de las madres presentan un nivel medio de conocimiento sobre el uso de pastas dentales con flúor. Además, se obtuvo que el 56.25% de los padres que afirmaron que sus hijos no se enjuagan con agua después del cepillado presentan un nivel alto de conocimiento sobre el uso de pastas dentales con flúor. Conclusión: Se obtuvo que el 57.58% de los padres tenían un nivel medio de conocimiento sobre el uso de pastas dentales con flúor. Se encontró asociación entre el nivel de conocimiento sobre el uso de pastas dentales con flúor y las características asociadas a la ingesta estimada de fluoruro.

Abstract Introduction: Various studies have shown that parents still do not have sufficient knowledge about the use of toothpastes that their children should consume. Many of them do not know from what age to start using toothpastes, the exact amount to be placed on the brush and especially how often they should be brushed. Aim: To associate the level of knowledge of parents about the use of toothpastes with the characteristics associated with the estimated intake of fluoride in children between 6 months to 8 years of Metropolitan Lima and Callao. Materials and methods: An observational, descriptive, and crosssectional study. The questionnaire was carried out on 264 parents residing in Metropolitan Lima and Callao during the months of July to September 2020. The absolute and relative frequencies were calculated. For the bivariate analysis, the Chi-square test of the level of statistical significance was used was 0.05. Results: It is observed that 52.94% of the fathers, as well as 60.41% of the mothers present a medium level of knowledge about the use of fluoride toothpastes. In addition, it was found that 56.25% of parents who stated that their children do not rinse with water after brushing have a high level of knowledge about the use of fluoride toothpastes. Conclusion: It was found that the 57.58% of parents had a median level of knowledge about the use of fluoride toothpastes. An association was found between the level of knowledge about the use of fluoride toothpastes and the characteristics associated with the estimated fluoride intake.

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OBJECTIVES: Develop and semantically validate an instrument to assess the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). METHODS: Validation study of an instrument to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents towards CPR, developed in three phases: (i) development of the evaluation instruments by the authors; (ii) content validation performed by 14 expert judges in the area using the content validity index for analysis; and (iii) semantic validation carried out with the participation of 30 adolescents between 11 and 13 years old. RESULTS: In the content validation, the questions on CPR knowledge obtained a content validity index (CVI) between 0.92 and 1.00, with a general index of 0.98; and the questions about attitudes obtained an IVC between 0.85 and 1.00, with a general index also of 0.98. Regarding semantic validation, three questions were modified in the knowledge assessment instruments and five in the attitude assessment instrument. CONCLUSIONS: Semantic and content validation of the instruments studied showed that they are suitable for assessing the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents related to CPR, so their use is recommended in the evaluation of training actions in this population group.

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RESUMEN Fundamento: Existen pocas referencias del nivel de información, actitudes y prácticas sobre cáncer bucal y sus factores de riesgo en la población de 35 a 59 años de edad. Objetivo: Determinar el nivel de información, actitudes y prácticas de la población de 35 a 59 años de edad sobre el cáncer bucal y sus factores de riesgo. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo de corte transversal, entre noviembre de 2020 y abril de 2021. Se incluyeron 33 pacientes mediante muestreo estratificado con asignación proporcional (fracción de muestreo del 7 %) al tamaño del estrato (grupos de edad) del Consultorio Médico de la Familia 2 del Área Sur de Sancti Spíritus. Se estudiaron las variables: edad, sexo, nivel de información, actitudes y prácticas relacionadas con el cáncer bucal y sus factores de riesgo. Se utilizaron métodos del nivel teórico, nivel empírico y nivel estadístico- matemático. Resultados: Se observó predominio del sexo masculino (57.6 %), además de un nivel de información medianamente suficiente (45.5 %). Las actitudes y prácticas ante el cáncer bucal fueron desfavorables (78.8 % y 84.8 % respectivamente). Conclusiones: El nivel de información fue medianamente suficiente en la población estudiada; las actitudes y prácticas relacionadas con el cáncer bucal y sus factores de riesgo son desfavorables.

ABSTRACT Background: There exist few references on the information level, attitudes and practices about oral cancer and its risk factors in the population aged 35 to 59 years. Objective: To determine the information level, attitudes and practices of the population aged 35 to 59 years on oral cancer and its risk factors. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was conducted between November 2020 and April 2021. 33 patients were included by stratified sampling with proportional allocation (sampling fraction of 7 %) to the scope of the stratum (age groups) from the Family Doctor´s 2 in the Sancti Spíritus South area. The variables studied were: age, sex, information level, attitudes and practices related to oral cancer and its risk factors. Theoretical, empirical and statistical-mathematical methods were used. Results: Male predominance was observed (57.6 %), in addition to a moderately sufficient information level (45.5 %). Attitudes and practices towards oral cancer were non-favorable (78.8 % and 84.8 % respectively). Conclusions: The information level was moderately sufficient in the studied population; attitudes and practices related to oral cancer and its risk factors are non-favorable.

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