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OBJECTIVE: To describe vaccination coverage and hesitation for the basic children's schedule in Belo Horizonte and Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. METHODS: Population-based epidemiological surveys performed from 2020 to 2022, which estimated vaccine coverage by type of immunobiological product and full schedule (valid and ministered doses), according to socioeconomic strata; and reasons for vaccination hesitancy. RESULTS: Overall coverage with valid doses and vaccination hesitancy for at least one vaccine were, respectively, 50.2% (95%CI 44.1;56.2) and 1.6% (95%CI 0.9;2.7), in Belo Horizonte (n = 1,866), and 64.9% (95%CI 56.9;72.1) and 1.0% (95%CI 0.3;2.8), in Sete Lagoas (n = 451), with differences between socioeconomic strata. Fear of severe reactions was the main reason for vaccination hesitancy. CONCLUSION: Coverage was identified as being below recommended levels for most vaccines. Disinformation should be combated in order to avoid vaccination hesitancy. There is a pressing need to recover coverages, considering public health service access and socioeconomic disparities. MAIN RESULTS: Vaccination coverage of children up to 4 years old was 50.2% in Belo Horizonte, and 64.9% in Sete Lagoas. Fear of severe reactions and believing that vaccination against eradicated diseases is unnecessary were the main reasons for vaccination hesitancy. IMPLICATIONS FOR SERVICES: Recovery of high vaccination coverage among children, considering public health service access conditions and socioeconomic inequities. Acting on reasons for hesitancy that can assist in targeting actions. PERSPECTIVES: The multifactorial context of vaccination hesitancy demands the development of health education strategies to raise awareness about child immunization.
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Fatores Socioeconômicos , Cobertura Vacinal , Hesitação Vacinal , Vacinação , Humanos , Brasil , Cobertura Vacinal/estatística & dados numéricos , Hesitação Vacinal/estatística & dados numéricos , Hesitação Vacinal/psicologia , Lactente , Vacinação/estatística & dados numéricos , Masculino , Feminino , Esquemas de Imunização , Pré-Escolar , Vacinas/administração & dosagemRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To describe timely vaccination completion and obstacles in the first 24 months of life in Brazil, examining associations with maternal race/skin color. METHODS: Study participants were 37,801 children born in 2017 and 2018 included in the National Immunization Coverage Survey. We calculated prevalence and 95% confidence intervals for timely vaccine completeness and obstacles at 5, 12 and 24 months of life, according to maternal race/skin color. Associations were analyzed using logistic regression. RESULTS: 7.2% (95%CI 6.3;8.2) of mothers faced difficulties in taking their children to be vaccinated, and 23.4% (95%CI 21.7;25.1) were not vaccinated when taken. These proportions were 75% (95%CI 1.25;2.45) and 97% (95%CI 1.57;2.48) higher, respectively, among Black mothers. At least one vaccination was delayed among 49.9% (95%CI 47.8;51.9) and 61.1% (95%CI 59.2;63.0) of children by 5 and 12 months, respectively. These rates were higher among Black/mixed race mothers. CONCLUSION: There are racial inequalities in both the obstacles faced and in vaccination rates in Brazil. MAIN RESULTS: Marked racial inequalities were found in the obstacles to vaccination of children under 24 months in Brazil and to timely vaccination at 5 months and in the first year of life. IMPLICATIONS FOR SERVICES: Racial inequalities in the occurrence of vaccination shortcomings in health services, in the objective restrictions faced by families in taking their children to vaccination centers and in incomplete vaccination in a timely manner need to be addressed by the Brazilian National Health System. PERSPECTIVES: Equal public policies to address barriers to vaccination and qualification of health services need to be implemented. Studies need to deepen understanding of the structural determinants that lead to racial disparities.
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Disparidades em Assistência à Saúde , Mães , Vacinação , Humanos , Brasil , Lactente , Vacinação/estatística & dados numéricos , Feminino , Estudos Retrospectivos , Disparidades em Assistência à Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Mães/estatística & dados numéricos , Pré-Escolar , Masculino , Cobertura Vacinal/estatística & dados numéricos , Recém-Nascido , Adulto , Estudos de Coortes , Fatores Socioeconômicos , População Negra/estatística & dados numéricos , Fatores de Tempo , Programas de Imunização/estatística & dados numéricos , Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Adulto Jovem , População Branca/estatística & dados numéricosRESUMO
Despite the introduction of the pneumococcal vaccine, Streptococcus pneumoniae remains a cause of invasive diseases in Brazil. This study provides the distribution of serotypes and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns for pneumococcal isolates before and during the years of the COVID-19 pandemic in two age groups, <5 and ≥50 years. This is a national laboratory-based surveillance study that uses data from the Brazilian national laboratory for invasive S. pneumoniae from the pre-COVID-19 (January 2016 to January 2020) and COVID-19 (February 2020 to May 2022) periods. Antimicrobial resistance was evaluated by disk diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration. The year 2020 was marked by a 44.6% reduction in isolates received and was followed by an upward trend from 2021 onwards, which became evident in 2022. No differences were observed in serotypes distribution between the studied periods. The COVID-19 period was marked by the high prevalence of serotypes 19A, 3, and 6C in both age groups. Serotypes 19A and 6C were related to non-antimicrobial susceptibility. We observed a reduction in S. pneumoniae, without changes in serotypes distribution and epidemiological capsular switch during the COVID-19 period. We observed elevated resistance rates, mainly to penicillin and ceftriaxone for non-meningitis cases in children under 5 years of age.
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ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate vaccination coverage and delay in vaccine dose administration in infants in six municipalities in the Southern region of Brazil. Methodology National Vaccination Coverage Survey 2020, with infants born alive in 2017 and 2018, carried out from September 2020 to March 2022. Coverage of doses administered, doses administered on time and delay in dose administration were evaluated. Results For 4681 infants analyzed, coverage for vaccines recommended up to 24 months was 68.0% (95%CI 63.9;71.8%) for doses administered and 3.9% (95%CI 2.7%;5.7%) for doses administered on time. Delay time for the majority of late vaccinations was ≤ 3 months. For some boosters, 25% of vaccine administration was delayed by ≥ 6 months. Conclusion In addition to tracking vaccine defaulters, strategies are needed to encourage compliance with the vaccination schedule at the recommended ages.
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RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar as coberturas vacinais e o atraso nas doses de vacinas em lactentes em seis municípios da região Sul do Brasil. Metodologia Inquérito Nacional de Cobertura Vacinal 2020, com lactentes nascidos vivos em 2017 e 2018, realizado entre setembro de 2020 e março de 2022. Foram avaliadas as coberturas de doses aplicadas, doses em dia e o tempo de atraso da aplicação. Resultados Para 4.681 lactentes analisados, as coberturas para vacinas indicadas até os 24 meses foram de 68,0% (IC95% 63,9;71,8) para doses aplicadas e 3,9% (IC95% 2,7;5,7) para doses em dia. A maioria das aplicações em atraso foi ≤ 3 meses. Para alguns reforços, 25% das aplicações atrasaram ≥ 6 meses. Conclusão Além da busca de faltosos às vacinas, são necessárias estratégias para estímulo ao cumprimento do esquema de vacinação nas idades preconizadas.
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ABSTRACT Objective To estimate hepatitis A vaccination coverage in 24-month-old children and identify factors associated with non-vaccination. Methods This was a survey involving a sample stratified by socioeconomic strata in capital cities (2020-2022), with coverage estimates and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI), the factor analysis was performed using the prevalence ratio (PR) by means of Poisson regression. Results Among 31,001 children, hepatitis A coverage was 88.1% (95%CI 86.8;89.2). Regarding socioeconomic strata (A/B), the variable immigrant parents/guardians was associated with non-vaccination (PR = 1.91; 95%CI 1.09;3.37); in strata C/D, children of Asian race/skin color (PR = 4.69; 95%CI 2.30;9.57), fourth-born child or later (PR = 1.68; 95%CI 1.06;2 .66), not attending daycare/nursery (PR = 1.67; 95%CI 1.24;2.24) and mother with paid work (PR = 1.42; 95%CI 1.16;1.74) were associated with non-vaccination. Conclusion Hepatitis A coverage was below the target (95%), suggesting that specificities of social strata should be taken into consideration.
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RESUMO Objetivo Estimar a cobertura vacinal da hepatite A em crianças de 24 meses e identificar fatores associados à ausência de vacinação. Métodos Inquérito em amostra estratificada por estratos socioeconômicos em capitais (2020-2022), com estimativa de cobertura e intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%) e análise de fatores pela razão de prevalência (RP) via regressão de Poisson. Resultados Nas 31.001 crianças, a cobertura da hepatite A foi de 88,1% (IC95% 86,8;89,2). Nos estratos socioeconômicos (A/B), a variável pais/responsáveis imigrantes foi associada à ausência de vacinação (RP = 1,91; IC95% 1,09;3,37); nos estratos C/D, crianças de cor amarela (RP = 4,69; IC95% 2,30;9,57), 4ª ordem de nascimento ou mais (RP = 1,68; IC95% 1,06;2,66), não frequentar creche/berçário (RP = 1,67; IC95% 1,24;2,24) e mãe com trabalho remunerado (RP = 1,42; IC95% 1,16;1,74) foram associadas à ausência de vacinação. Conclusão Cobertura da hepatite A abaixo da meta (95%), sugerindo-se considerar especificidades dos estratos sociais.
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ABSTRACT Objective To analyze vaccination coverage according to social strata in children up to 24 months old, living in the municipality of Londrina (PR), Brazil. Methods This was a population-based survey conducted between 2021 and 2022, in which vaccination coverage and sociodemographic aspects of mothers and families were evaluated using Pearson's chi-square test. Results In a sample of 456 children, complete vaccination coverage varied according to social strata, being 36.0% (95%CI 26.8;57.8); in stratum A; 59.5% (95%CI 26.1;86); in stratum B; 66.2% (95%CI 51.7;78.1); in stratum C; and 70.0% (95%CI 56.1;81.0) in stratum D. Conclusion The analysis of vaccination coverage indicated that social stratum A is at highest risk for vaccine-preventable diseases.
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RESUMO Objetivo Analisar a cobertura vacinal segundo estrato social, em crianças até 24 meses de vida, residentes no município de Londrina (PR). Métodos Inquérito de base populacional, realizado entre em 2021 e 2022, em que se avaliou a cobertura vacinal e os aspectos sociodemográficos das mães e das famílias, através do teste qui-quadrado de Pearson. Resultados Em uma amostra de 456 crianças, a cobertura vacinal completa variou de acordo com o estrato social, sendo no estrato A de 36,0% (IC95% 26,8;57,8); no estrato B, de 59,5% (IC95% 26,1;86); no estrato C, de 66,2% (IC95% 51,7;78,1); e no estrato D, de 70,0% (IC95% 56,1;81,0). Conclusão A análise da cobertura vacinal indicou o estrato social A como o de maior risco para doenças prevenidas por vacinas.
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ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the reliability of records held on the National Immunization Program Information System (SI-PNI) in a subsample of children included in the national vaccination coverage survey in Brazilian state capitals and Federal District in 2020. Methods This was a study of agreement between data recorded on vaccination cards (doses and dates) and on the SI-PNI for 4050 children with full coverage at 24 months. Results Data on 3587 children were held on the SI-PNI, with losses of 11% (95%CI: 10;12). Total agreement between doses and dates in the two sources was 86% (95%CI: 86;87), however taking each dose and vaccine individually, variation was greater, with 32% of data in only one source. Conclusion Part of the information was not recorded, but the discrepancy can be considered small. Nonetheless, underrecording of doses and children can compromise vaccination coverage estimates, altering the numerator and denominator data.
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RESUMO Objetivo Analisar a confiabilidade dos registros no Sistema de Informação do Programa Nacional de Imunizações (SI-PNI) em uma subamostra de crianças incluídas no inquérito nacional de cobertura vacinal nas capitais brasileiras e no Distrito Federal, em 2020. Método Estudo de concordância entre registros nas cadernetas (doses e datas) e no SI-PNI para 4.050 crianças com esquema completo aos 24 meses. Resultados Foram localizados registros de 3.587 crianças no SI-PNI, havendo 11% (IC95%10,0;12,0) de perdas. A concordância total entre doses e datas nas duas fontes foi de 86% (IC95% 86,0;87,0), porém para cada dose e vacina a variação foi maior, com 32% de dados só em uma fonte. Conclusão Parte das informações não vem sendo adequadamente registrada, mas para os dados existentes nas duas fontes a discordância pode ser considerada pequena. O sub-registro de doses e crianças pode comprometer as estimativas de cobertura vacinal, alterando os dados do numerador e do denominador.
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ABSTRACT Objective To describe vaccination coverage and hesitation for the basic children's schedule in Belo Horizonte and Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. Methods Population-based epidemiological surveys performed from 2020 to 2022, which estimated vaccine coverage by type of immunobiological product and full schedule (valid and ministered doses), according to socioeconomic strata; and reasons for vaccination hesitancy. Results Overall coverage with valid doses and vaccination hesitancy for at least one vaccine were, respectively, 50.2% (95%CI 44.1;56.2) and 1.6% (95%CI 0.9;2.7), in Belo Horizonte (n = 1,866), and 64.9% (95%CI 56.9;72.1) and 1.0% (95%CI 0.3;2.8), in Sete Lagoas (n = 451), with differences between socioeconomic strata. Fear of severe reactions was the main reason for vaccination hesitancy. Conclusion Coverage was identified as being below recommended levels for most vaccines. Disinformation should be combated in order to avoid vaccination hesitancy. There is a pressing need to recover coverages, considering public health service access and socioeconomic disparities.
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RESUMO Objetivo Descrever as coberturas e hesitação das vacinas do calendário básico infantil em Belo Horizonte e Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais. Métodos Inquéritos epidemiológicos de base populacional realizados de 2020 a 2022, para estimar coberturas vacinais por tipo de imunobiológico e esquema completo (doses válidas e aplicadas) segundo estratos socioeconômicos, e os motivos de hesitação vacinal. Resultados A cobertura global com doses válidas e a hesitação vacinal de pelo menos uma vacina foram, respectivamente, de 50,2% (IC95% 44,1;56,2) e 1,6% (IC95% 0,9;2,7), em Belo Horizonte (n = 1.866), e de 64,9% (IC95% 56,9;72,1) e 1,0% (IC95% 0,3;2,8), em Sete Lagoas (n = 451), com diferenças entre os estratos. O receio de reações graves foi o principal motivo de hesitação vacinal. Conclusão Identificou-se coberturas abaixo do preconizado para a maioria das vacinas. A desinformação deve ser combatida, evitando-se a hesitação vacinal. Há necessidade premente de recuperar as coberturas, considerando acesso ao SUS e disparidades socioeconômicas.
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ABSTRACT Objective To describe timely vaccination completion and obstacles in the first 24 months of life in Brazil, examining associations with maternal race/skin color. Methods Study participants were 37,801 children born in 2017 and 2018 included in the National Immunization Coverage Survey. We calculated prevalence and 95% confidence intervals for timely vaccine completeness and obstacles at 5, 12 and 24 months of life, according to maternal race/skin color. Associations were analyzed using logistic regression. Results 7.2% (95%CI 6.3;8.2) of mothers faced difficulties in taking their children to be vaccinated, and 23.4% (95%CI 21.7;25.1) were not vaccinated when taken. These proportions were 75% (95%CI 1.25;2.45) and 97% (95%CI 1.57;2.48) higher, respectively, among Black mothers. At least one vaccination was delayed among 49.9% (95%CI 47.8;51.9) and 61.1% (95%CI 59.2;63.0) of children by 5 and 12 months, respectively. These rates were higher among Black/mixed race mothers. Conclusion There are racial inequalities in both the obstacles faced and in vaccination rates in Brazil.
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RESUMO Objetivo Descrever a completude vacinal em tempo oportuno nos primeiros 24 meses de vida no Brasil e os obstáculos para vacinação, testando-se associações com raça/cor da pele materna. Métodos Fez-se coleta de informações sobre os nascidos em 2017 e 2018, constantes no Inquérito Nacional de Cobertura Vacinal. Foram calculados prevalência e intervalos de confiança de 95% de obstáculos à vacinação e completude vacinal em tempo oportuno aos 5 meses, primeiro e segundo ano, segundo raça/cor da pele materna. Empregou-se regressão logística para análise de associações. Resultados Analisaram-se dados de 37.801 crianças. Do total, 7,2% (IC95% 6,3;8,2) dos responsáveis enfrentaram dificuldades para levar seus filhos para vacinação e 23,4% (IC95% 21,7;25,1) das crianças não foram vacinadas, mesmo sendo levadas. Essas proporções foram 75% (IC95% 1,25;2,45) e 97% (IC95% 1,57;2,48) mais elevadas, respectivamente, entre pretas; e 49,9% (IC95% 47,8;51,9) e 61,1% (IC95% 59,2;63,0) das crianças tiveram atraso em alguma vacina até os 5 meses e o primeiro ano, respectivamente. Tais valores foram maiores entre pardas/pretas. Conclusão Há desigualdades raciais nos obstáculos enfrentados e na vacinação no Brasil.
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OBJECTIVE: The national vaccination coverage survey on full vaccination at 12 and 24 months of age was carried out to investigate drops in coverage as of 2016. METHODS: A sample of 37,836 live births from the 2017 or 2018 cohorts living in capital cities, the Federal District, and 12 inner cities with 100 thousand inhabitants were followed for the first 24 months through vaccine record cards. Census tracts stratified according to socioeconomic levels had the same number of children included in each stratum. Coverage for each vaccine, full vaccination at 12 and 24 months and number of doses administered, valid and timely, were calculated. Family, maternal and child factors associated with coverage were surveyed. The reasons for not vaccinating analyzed were: medical contraindications, access difficulties, problems with the program, and vaccine hesitancy. RESULTS: Preliminary results showed that less than 1% of children were not vaccinated, full coverage was less than 75% at all capitals and the Federal District, vaccines requiring more than one dose progressively lost coverage, and there were inequalities among socioeconomic strata, favorable to the highest level in some cities and to the lowest in others. CONCLUSION: There was an actual reduction in full vaccination in all capitals and the Federal District for children born in 2017 and 2018, showing a deteriorating implementation of the National Immunization Program from 2017 to 2019. The survey did not measure the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have further reduced vaccination coverage.
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COVID-19 , Cobertura Vacinal , Vacinas , Criança , Humanos , Lactente , Brasil , Pandemias , VacinaçãoRESUMO
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the behavior of VCR and VCH, per municipality and per vaccines offered at the NVC, to identify priority areas for intervention. Methods: Descriptive study of a time series, using secondary data and accompanied by a narrative review of the literature evaluating VCR and VCH. Vaccines offered to children under one year and to those aged one year in the pre-pandemic period of COVID-19 (2015 to 2019) were selected and compared to those offered during the pandemic period (2020 and 2021 ). Results and discussions: The decrease in VCR and VCH is a process that precedes the COVID-19 pandemic but was intensified during this period. In 2021, the VCR was around 70% for most vaccines. This phenomenon encompasses the entire country; however, it is more intense in the states/municipalities located in the north and northeast regions, suggesting greater difficulty in accessing health services. Conclusion: Low and heterogeneous VCR requires the adoption of practices that were previously implemented, establishing partnerships with governmental and non-governmental institutions, with adequate communication, active search for non-compliance and non-adherence to the regular vaccination program, adopting intra- and extramural vaccination strategies, to reverse the current situation and reduce the risk of recurrence of diseases that have been already controlled and eliminated.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the behavior of VCR and VCH, per municipality and per vaccines offered at the NVC, to identify priority areas for intervention. METHODS: Descriptive study of a time series, using secondary data and accompanied by a narrative review of the literature evaluating VCR and VCH. Vaccines offered to children under one year and to those aged one year in the pre-pandemic period of COVID-19 (2015 to 2019) were selected and compared to those offered during the pandemic period (2020 and 2021). RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS: The decrease in VCR and VCH is a process that precedes the COVID-19 pandemic but was intensified during this period. In 2021, the VCR was around 70% for most vaccines. This phenomenon encompasses the entire country; however, it is more intense in the states/municipalities located in the north and northeast regions, suggesting greater difficulty in accessing health services. CONCLUSIONS: Low and heterogeneous VCR requires the adoption of practices that were previously implemented, establishing partnerships with governmental and non-governmental institutions, with adequate communication, active search for non-compliance and non-adherence to the regular vaccination program, adopting intra- and extramural vaccination strategies, to reverse the current situation and reduce the risk of recurrence of diseases that have been already controlled and eliminated.
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COVID-19 , Vacinas , Criança , Humanos , COVID-19/epidemiologia , COVID-19/prevenção & controle , Pandemias/prevenção & controle , Cobertura Vacinal , Brasil/epidemiologia , Fatores de Tempo , VacinaçãoRESUMO
ABSTRACT Objective: The national vaccination coverage survey on full vaccination at 12 and 24 months of age was carried out to investigate drops in coverage as of 2016. Methods: A sample of 37,836 live births from the 2017 or 2018 cohorts living in capital cities, the Federal District, and 12 inner cities with 100 thousand inhabitants were followed for the first 24 months through vaccine record cards. Census tracts stratified according to socioeconomic levels had the same number of children included in each stratum. Coverage for each vaccine, full vaccination at 12 and 24 months and number of doses administered, valid and timely, were calculated. Family, maternal and child factors associated with coverage were surveyed. The reasons for not vaccinating analyzed were: medical contraindications, access difficulties, problems with the program, and vaccine hesitancy. Results: Preliminary results showed that less than 1% of children were not vaccinated, full coverage was less than 75% at all capitals and the Federal District, vaccines requiring more than one dose progressively lost coverage, and there were inequalities among socioeconomic strata, favorable to the highest level in some cities and to the lowest in others. Conclusion: There was an actual reduction in full vaccination in all capitals and the Federal District for children born in 2017 and 2018, showing a deteriorating implementation of the National Immunization Program from 2017 to 2019. The survey did not measure the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have further reduced vaccination coverage.
RESUMO Objetivo: Inquérito nacional de cobertura vacinal aos 12 e 24 meses de idade foi realizado para investigar as quedas nas coberturas a partir de 2016. Métodos: Amostra de 37.836 nascidos vivos das coortes de 2017 e 2018 residentes nas capitais, Distrito Federal (DF) e 12 cidades com mais de 100 mil habitantes, acompanhados nos primeiros 24 meses por registros nas cadernetas de vacinação. Setores censitários foram estratificados segundo condições socioeconômicas, e o mesmo número de crianças foi incluído para cada estrato. Calcularem-se coberturas vacinais de cada vacina e coberturas completas aos 12 e 24 meses, doses aplicadas, válidas e oportunas. Fatores familiares, maternos e da criança associados à cobertura foram pesquisados. Os motivos para não vacinar analisados foram: contraindicações médicas, dificuldades de acesso, problemas no funcionamento do programa e hesitação vacinal. Resultados: Os resultados preliminares mostram que menos de 1% das crianças não foram vacinadas, as coberturas pelo esquema completo são menores que 75% em todas as capitais e no DF, as vacinas com mais de uma dose perdem cobertura progressivamente, há diferenças entre os estratos socioeconômicos, favoráveis aos estratos mais altos em algumas cidades e aos estratos mais baixos em outras. Conclusão: Houve realmente redução da cobertura vacinal em todas as capitais e no DF para as crianças nascidas em 2017 e 2018, denotando piora na execução do Programa Nacional de Imunizações durante os anos de 2017 a 2019. O inquérito realizado não mensurou os impactos da pandemia de COVID-19 que podem ter reduzido ainda mais as coberturas vacinais.
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Introduction. Invasive meningococcal disease is a major health problem, impacting morbidity and mortality worldwide. Exploratory genomics has revealed insights into adaptation, transmissibility and virulence to elucidate endemic, outbreaks or epidemics caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup W (MenW) strains.Gap Statement. Limited information on the genomics of Neisseria meningitis serogroup W ST11/cc11 is available from emerging countries, especially in contemporary isolates.Aim. To (i) describe the antigenic diversity and distribution of genetic lineages of N. meningitidis serogroup W circulating in Brazil; (ii) study the carriage prevalence of hypervirulent clones in adolescents students and (iii) analyse the potential risk factors for meningococcal carriage.Methodology. Using whole-genome sequencing, we analysed the genomic diversity of 92 invasive N. meningitidis serogroup W isolates circulating in Brazil from 2016 to 2019. A cross-sectional survey of meningococcal carriage was conducted in 2019, in the city of Florianópolis, Brazil, among a representative sample of 538 students.Results. A predominance (58.5 %, 41/82) of ST11/cc11 presenting PorB2-144, PorA VR1-5, VR2-2, FetA 1-1, and a novel fHbp peptide 1241 was found on invasive N. meningitidis W isolates, on the other hand, a high diversity of clonal complexes was found among carriage isolates. The overall carriage rate was 7.5 % (40/538). A total of 28 of 538 swab samples collected were culture positive for N. meningitidis, including four serogroup/genogroup B isolates (14.8 %;4/27), 1 serogroup/genogroup Y isolate (3.7 %;1/27), 22 (81.5 %; 22/27) non-groupable isolates. No MenW isolate was identified among carriages isolates.Conclusion. This report describes the emergence of the new MenW ST11/cc11 South America sublineage variant, named here, 2016 strain, carrying a novel fHbp peptide 1241, but its emergence, was not associated with an increased MenW carriage prevalence. Continuous surveillance is necessary to ascertain the role of this sublineage diversification and how its emergence can impact transmission.
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OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of Topical Oxygen Jet Therapy (TOJT) in the treatment of surgical wounds in adult patients who has clinical signs of infection for over 30 days; and to identify the pathogens causing complicated skin and soft tissue infections. METHOD: Parallel, randomized clinical trials randomly divided into "Control Group" (CG) and "Treatment Group" (TG), which were followed up for 10 consecutive days. Venous antibiotics and dressings were used in both groups. In addition, TOJT were used on the wounds in the TG. The outcome criteria were based on clinical indicators: Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH) and Visual Analog Scale Pain (VAS). The paired t-test or Wilcoxon, chi-squared or Fisher's exact test, and Student's t-test or Mann-Whitney tests were used with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: 73 inpatients were included and followed up: 39 in TG and 34, CG. There were no significant differences in socio-demographic variables or of initial laboratory tests, except for blood glucose that was higher in TG than in CG (pâ¯=â¯0.044). Ten days into treatment, both the area of PUSH wounds (pâ¯<â¯0.001) and the pain scale (pâ¯=â¯0.029) were significantly reduced in TG. Staphylococcus aureus was the most prevalent pathogen (40%) with no significant difference between the two groups. DISCUSSION: Although the follow-up time was of only ten days, a significant improvement was observed in TG. As a limitation of the study, the small sample size precluded the comparison of S. aureus infections between the two groups. CONCLUSION: TOJT accelerated the healing process, reduced pain and contributed to an improvement in the clinical status of the wounds when compared to CG. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness and relevance of the employed technique. It can be easily incorporated as a routine procedure in hospitals without extra investment.
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Ferida Cirúrgica , Adulto , Humanos , Oxigênio , Staphylococcus aureus , Ferida Cirúrgica/terapia , Infecção da Ferida Cirúrgica , CicatrizaçãoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence of neutralizing antibodies against poliovirus (PV1, PV2, and PV3) in blood samples of healthcare professionals aged 20 to 50 years. METHODS: Health professionals who serve children at Darcy Vargas Children's Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics of Irmandade da Santa Casa de São Paulo. The sample size was calculated at 323 participants. The Mantel-Haenszel chi-square was used to verify differences between groups. The neutralization reaction detected human poliovirus antibodies. For susceptible individuals, vaccination with the inactivated+triple acellular polio vaccine was performed, and neutralizing antibodies were re-dosed after one week. RESULTS: 333 professionals were studied - 92.8% were immune to poliovirus 1, 86.5% to poliovirus 2, and 63.3% to poliovirus 3; 37% had titers less than 1:8 for any serotype, 5;1% had titers below 1:8 for all three. Vaccination with inactivated polio vaccine was performed for susceptible participants, and neutralizing antibodies were dosed after one week, showing increased titers for all polioviruses. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the detection of a significant percentage of individuals with low poliovirus antibody titer, the challenge with vaccination demonstrated immune response compatible with poliovirus immunity.
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Anticorpos Neutralizantes/sangue , Pessoal de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Poliomielite/epidemiologia , Poliovirus/imunologia , Adulto , Brasil/epidemiologia , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Hospitais Pediátricos/normas , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Poliomielite/prevenção & controle , Poliomielite/virologia , Vacina Antipólio de Vírus Inativado/administração & dosagem , Vacina Antipólio de Vírus Inativado/uso terapêutico , Prevalência , Estudos Soroepidemiológicos , Vacinação/métodos , Vacinação/estatística & dados numéricosRESUMO
ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of Topical Oxygen Jet Therapy (TOJT) in the treatment of surgical wounds in adult patients who has clinical signs of infection for over 30 days; and to identify the pathogens causing complicated skin and soft tissue infections. Method: Parallel, randomized clinical trials randomly divided into "Control Group" (CG) and "Treatment Group" (TG), which were followed up for 10 consecutive days. Venous antibiotics and dressings were used in both groups. In addition, TOJT were used on the wounds in the TG. The outcome criteria were based on clinical indicators: Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH) and Visual Analog Scale Pain (VAS). The paired t-test or Wilcoxon, chi-squared or Fisher's exact test, and Student's t-test or Mann-Whitney tests were used with a significance level of 5%. Results: 73 inpatients were included and followed up: 39 in TG and 34, CG. There were no significant differences in socio-demographic variables or of initial laboratory tests, except for blood glucose that was higher in TG than in CG (p = 0.044). Ten days into treatment, both the area of PUSH wounds (p < 0.001) and the pain scale (p = 0.029) were significantly reduced in TG. Staphylococcus aureus was the most prevalent pathogen (40%) with no significant difference between the two groups. Discussion: Although the follow-up time was of only ten days, a significant improvement was observed in TG. As a limitation of the study, the small sample size precluded the comparison of S. aureus infections between the two groups. Conclusion: TOJT accelerated the healing process, reduced pain and contributed to an improvement in the clinical status of the wounds when compared to CG. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness and relevance of the employed technique. It can be easily incorporated as a routine procedure in hospitals without extra investment.
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Humanos , Adulto , Ferida Cirúrgica/terapia , Oxigênio , Staphylococcus aureus , Infecção da Ferida Cirúrgica , CicatrizaçãoRESUMO
ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the prevalence of neutralizing antibodies against poliovirus (PV1, PV2, and PV3) in blood samples of healthcare professionals aged 20 to 50 years. Methods: Health professionals who serve children at Darcy Vargas Children's Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics of Irmandade da Santa Casa de São Paulo. The sample size was calculated at 323 participants. The Mantel-Haenszel chi-square was used to verify differences between groups. The neutralization reaction detected human poliovirus antibodies. For susceptible individuals, vaccination with the inactivated+triple acellular polio vaccine was performed, and neutralizing antibodies were re-dosed after one week. Results: 333 professionals were studied - 92.8% were immune to poliovirus 1, 86.5% to poliovirus 2, and 63.3% to poliovirus 3; 37% had titers less than 1:8 for any serotype, 5;1% had titers below 1:8 for all three. Vaccination with inactivated polio vaccine was performed for susceptible participants, and neutralizing antibodies were dosed after one week, showing increased titers for all polioviruses. Conclusions: Despite the detection of a significant percentage of individuals with low poliovirus antibody titer, the challenge with vaccination demonstrated immune response compatible with poliovirus immunity.
RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever a prevalência de anticorpos neutralizantes contra poliovírus (tipos 1, 2 e 3) em amostra de sangue de profissionais de saúde com idade de 20 a 50 anos. Métodos: Profissionais de saúde que atendem crianças do Hospital Infantil Darcy Vargas e do Departamento de Pediatria da Irmandade da Santa Casa de São Paulo. O tamanho da amostra foi de 323 participantes. Os anticorpos contra poliovírus humanos foram detectados pela reação de neutralização. Para os indivíduos suscetíveis, foram administradas vacina para poliomielite inativada+tríplice e nova dosagem de anticorpos neutralizantes após uma semana. Utilizou-se o teste do qui-quadrado de Mantel-Haenszel para verificar as diferenças entre os grupos. Resultados: Foram estudados 333 profissionais - 92,8% eram imunes ao poliovírus 1; 86,5%, ao poliovírus 2; 63,57%, ao poliovírus 3; 37% apresentaram títulos inferiores a 1:8 para qualquer sorotipo; 5,1% tinham títulos abaixo de 1:8 para os três. Após a vacinação dos suscetíveis, houve elevação dos títulos para todos os poliovírus. Conclusões: Apesar da detecção de percentual significativo de indivíduos com baixo título de anticorpos para poliovírus, o desafio da vacinação demonstrou resposta imune robusta compatível.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Poliomielite/epidemiologia , Pessoal de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Poliovirus/imunologia , Anticorpos Neutralizantes/sangue , Poliomielite/prevenção & controle , Poliomielite/virologia , Brasil/epidemiologia , Vacina Antipólio de Vírus Inativado/administração & dosagem , Vacina Antipólio de Vírus Inativado/uso terapêutico , Estudos Soroepidemiológicos , Prevalência , Estudos Transversais , Vacinação/métodos , Vacinação/estatística & dados numéricos , Hospitais Pediátricos/normas , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
Testing and counseling centers (TCCs) for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and AIDS carry out serological tests free of charge. The aim of this study was to identify and describe the sociodemographic and behavioral profile of the users at a TCC for STD/AIDS in the city of São Paulo. Descriptive study conducted at the "Henfil Henrique de Souza Filho" TCC. Analyses were performed on 3648 users between January 1 and December 31, 2010, by means of data gathered from the information system of the TCC. Out of the total number of users analyzed, 74.7% were male, 77.6% were single and the predominant age group was from 18 to 24 years for both sexes. Sexual intercourse was the main form of risk exposure: 9.8% had had some type of STD over the last 12 months and, out of these, 30.9% had not had any treatment. Sex workers accounted for 3.7% of the users and men who had sex with men (MSM) accounted for 43%. Conclusion thatthe demand for the service came mainly from literate young men, with a large number of MSM. Sexual intercourse was the main means of exposure to situations of risk.
Os Centros de Testagem e Aconselhamento em DST/AIDS realizam testes sorológicos gratuitos. O objetivo desse estudo foi identificar e descrever o perfil sociodemográfico e comportamental dos usuários de um Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento em DST/HIV (CTA) da Cidade de São Paulo. O estudo descritivo, realizado no Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento Henfil Henrique de Souza Filho. Para tanto, foram analisados 3648 usuários, no período de 1º de janeiro a 31 de dezembro de 2010, através de dados coletados pelo programa SI-CTA. Verificou-se que do total de usuários analisados: 74,7% eram do sexo masculino, faixa etária predominante entre 18 e 24 anos, em ambos os sexos, sendo 77,6% dos usuários solteiros e a relação sexual foi a principal forma de exposição de risco, dentre eles: 9,8% tiveram algum tipo de DST nos últimos 12 meses, e dessa porcentagem: 30,9% não fizeram nenhum tratamento; 3,7% dos usuários eram profissionais do sexo e 43% (HSH), homens que fazem sexo com homens. A procura pelo serviço ocorreu principalmente por homens jovens, alfabetizados, grande número de HSH, tendo a relação sexual como principal meio de exposição a situação de risco,
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Testes Sorológicos , Sífilis , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis , Centros de Saúde , Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida , Hepatite , CoitoRESUMO
Resumo Com o processo de desinstitucionalização psiquiátrica, as famílias passaram a ser as principais provedoras de cuidados aos pacientes. Essa mudança marcou uma alteração no modo como a família vinha participando do cuidado ao doente mental, mas as dificuldades enfrentadas no desempenho do papel de cuidador têm contribuído para transformações na sua vida. Esta pesquisa objetivou observar quais mudanças ocorrem nos âmbitos social, familiar e sexual de cuidadores de crianças e adolescentes com transtornos mentais atendidos em Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Infantojuvenil (CAPSi). Participaram da pesquisa 64 cuidadores de crianças e adolescentes com transtornos mentais que frequentam um CAPSi. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionário semiestruturado e analisados com base no programa estatístico Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Os resultados demonstram que ser cuidador de criança ou adolescente com transtorno mental impacta a vida nos contextos social, conjugal e sexual, observando que 85,9% dos cuidadores abandonaram o emprego para cuidar de criança ou adolescente; somente 34,4% têm momentos de lazer; 81,3% tiveram mudanças na sua vida conjugal, sendo a maioria (98,1%) para pior; e 31,3% não possuem relações sexuais. Concluindo-se esta análise, percebe-se que essa população merece maior atenção das políticas públicas e da sociedade, e os resultados deste estudo poderão influir na adequação dos serviços de saúde mental, uma vez que a saúde de criança ou adolescente depende da saúde do cuidador.
Abstract The process of psychiatric deinstitutionalization led families to become the main caregivers of patients. This changed how the family participates in the care for the mentally ill, but the difficulties faced when performing the caregiving role contributed to changes in their lives. This research sought to find what changes occur in the social, family and sexual aspects of caregivers of children and adolescents with mental disorders attended at a Psychosocial Care Center. The participants were 64 caregivers of children and adolescents with mental disorders who attend one of these centers. Data from samples were obtained through a semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed using the software Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The results show that caregivers of a child or adolescent with a mental disorder have their lives impacted on social, marital and sexual aspects, noting that 85.9% of caregivers left their job to care for the child or adolescent; only 34.4% have leisure, 81.3% had changes in their marriage and, for the most part, 98.1%, to worse, and 31.3% do not have sex. From this analysis, it can be concluded that this population deserves more attention from public policies and from society, and that the results of this study may influence the adequacy of mental health services, since the health of children and adolescents depends on the health of the caregiver.