1. O excesso de peso pode dificultar a mulher a engravidar?

A obesidade é uma doença crônica caracterizada pelo excesso de gordura corporal, que causa prejuízos à saúde do indivíduo. Em mulheres obesas são comuns manifestações como menstruações irregulares e os ciclos anovulatórios o que pode contribuir para diminuir a fertilidade.

Além disso, a obesidade e uma imagem corporal distorcida podem

Núcleo de Telessaúde Espírito Santo. Publicado em: 12/06/2023

2. Como o agente comunitário de saúde pode abordar a sexualidade na adolescência?

O Agente Comunitário de Saúde (ACS) pode abordar esses temas através de grupos de educação em saúde, nos quais os adolescentes podem produzir materiais educativos como cartazes e utilizar vídeos educativos que o Ministério da Saúde disponibiliza para que os jovens tenham consciência de que a atividade sexual, seja ela cedo/precoce ou tarde, deve

Núcleo de Telessaúde NUTES PE. Publicado em: 12/06/2023

3. Existem atividades que a gestante deve privar-se durante a gestação?

Caso a gestação esteja transcorrendo normalmente, sem nenhuma intercorrência, não há necessidade de privar a gestante de nenhuma atividade que faz regularmente.

Entretanto o profissional de saúde deve orientar a gestante em relação aos riscos relacionados ao: esforço físico excessivo, atividade sexual, viagens, carga horária extensa de tr

Núcleo de Telessaúde Espírito Santo. Publicado em: 12/06/2023

4. Effectiveness of a course on family health in the knowledge of doctors of the Mais Médicos program

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of the distance education course in family health in the knowledge of physicians from the Mais Médicos program. METHOD: This is a quantitative, quasi-experimental study, without a pretest and posttest control group, carried out from August 2019 to September 2021. In all modules, phy

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023

5. School Health Education Program “Happy Life, Healthy Heart”: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract Background: School interventions based on playful activities have been shown to be good strategies for increasing children's knowledge about health, which may impact healthy habits. Objective: To evaluate whether the school health education program entitled “Happy Life, Healthy Heart” increases health knowledge and causes a change in teachers�

International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022

6. Quality of primary health care for quilombolas’ Afro-descendant in Brazil: A cross-sectional study

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the quality of primary health care services through self-reports by caregivers of children and adolescents living in quilombola communities in Brazil. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study in accordance with the STROBE (STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology). Exposure

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022

7. Poor Trunk Flexibility is Associated with Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Abstract Background: Poor flexibility is a predictor of reduced physical activity. The association between trunk flexibility and cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) is not well understood. Objective: To identify the prevalence of CVRFs and their association with trunk flexibility in individuals participating in a community-based health education program.

International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022

8. Epidemiological data on HIV-infected patients and the importance of education regarding the infection rate. An analytical cross-sectional study

Abstract BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) are an important public health problem in all countries. Knowledge of their relationship with the various socioeconomic levels is necessary for an understanding of their epidemiology and behavior in society. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the epidemiology of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive pa

Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022

9. Influence of small-group experiential learning of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine on the oral health knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of elderly patients with diabetes

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at the oral health problems of elderly patients with diabetes. A training course of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine was constructed, helping patients improve their oral health quality of life. METHODS: A randomized controlled prospective experimental study was conducted. A total of 190 elderly patient

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022

10. Determination of aflatoxin M1 in breast milk and related factors

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Breastfeeding in women with aflatoxin M1 exposure may be a risk factor for the newborn. Thus, it is crucial to determine aflatoxin M1 levels in breast milk and raise mothers’ awareness about nutrition in lactation and other periods. This study was carried out to determine aflatoxin M1 contamination in milk samples taken from mothers who

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022

11. Loneliness and associated factors among Brazilian adolescents: results of national adolescent school-based health survey 2015

Abstract Objective: To identify the associated factors to loneliness among Brazilian adolescents, considering this is a knowledge gap and given its severity. The United Nations estimates that mental health problems affect approximately 20% of adolescents worldwide. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with data from the National Adolescent School-based

Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022

12. Barriers to physical activity among adults in primary healthcare units in the National Health System: a cross-sectional study in Brazil

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Many factors may negatively impact physical activity (PA), but studies lack evidence of individual predictors of perceived barriers to PA among adults in primary healthcare units. OBJECTIVE: To analyze associations between sociodemographic characteristics, health conditions, leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), PA counseling and perc

Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022