- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Public Health in Brazil
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Health Education and Validation
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Science and Education Research
- Palliative and Oncologic Care
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
Universidade Federal do Ceará
2012-2025
Universidade Estadual do Ceará
2021
Universidade de Brasília
2014
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
2014
University of Basel
2014
Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine
2014
James Cook University
2014
OBJECTIVE To analyze, stratifield by gender, trends of the new case leprosy detection rates in general population and children; grade 2 disability, proportion multibacillary cases, state Bahia, Brazil from 2001 to 2014. METHODS A time series study based on data National Information System for Notifiable Diseases. The trend analysis included Poisson regression models infection points (Joinpoint) stratified gender. RESULTS There was a total 40,054 cases with downward overall rate (Average...
The national vaccination coverage survey on full at 12 and 24 months of age was carried out to investigate drops in as 2016.A sample 37,836 live births from the 2017 or 2018 cohorts living capital cities, Federal District, inner cities with 100 thousand inhabitants were followed for first through vaccine record cards. Census tracts stratified according socioeconomic levels had same number children included each stratum. Coverage vaccine, doses administered, valid timely, calculated. Family,...
Chronic sequelae and disabilities are one of the main problems in leprosy. The current study aimed to estimate prevalence leprosy patients after successfully completing multidrug therapy Araguaína, Tocantins State, Brazil. This was a cross-sectional including 282 cases diagnosed from 2004 2009. degrees disability at diagnosis discharge treatment were collected medical records National Information System for Notifiable Diseases (SINAN). A simplified neurological workup performed treatment....
To evaluate opportunity for vaccination in children born alive Londrina, up to 6 months old and the relationship between socioeconomic stratum regularity. Population survey study based on a retrospective cohort of 2017 2018 that identified vaccines not administered given session. Vaccination regularity was compared strata using Pearson's chi-square test. Out 456 cards, proportion opportunities recovered doses be at birth two, four six 5.0% (95%CI 3.1;7.5), 4. 5% 2.8;6.9), 7.2% 5.0;10.2) 2.1%...
To estimate and compare vaccination coverage among children born in 2017-2018 São Paulo Campinas, according to the Vaccination Coverage Survey (ICV 2020) National Immunization Program Information System (SI-PNI). ICV 2020 analyzed card records. was calculated compared doses recorded on SI-PNI, divided by target population. In Paulo, ICV, 2017 only BCG (91.7%; 95%CI 87.0;94.7) rotavirus first dose (90.6%; 86.5;93.5) achieved goals; 2018, (93.4%; 89.5;95.8), (90.5%; 85.3;94.0), pneumococcal...
To estimate prevalence of the full vaccination schedule for children 12 to 24 months old and analyze associated factors. Survey with cluster sampling carried out in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, between December 16, 2020, January 4, 2021. Children born Vitória 2017 2018 were included. We estimated schedules. Poisson regression was used verify association coverage. included 788 children. Full coverage found be 57% taking a 95% confidence interval (95%CI 50.98;62.98). Prevalence lowest when...
To analyze vaccination coverage and factors associated with incomplete in inland municipalities of Northeastern Brazil. This was a household survey using cluster sampling conducted Vitória da Conquista, Bahia state, Caruaru, Pernambuco Sobral, Ceará state Imperatriz, Maranhão between 2020 2022. Vaccination by valid doses vaccine hesitancy were analyzed, the odds ratio (OR) estimated adjusted logistic regression. Among 1,847 children, complete 49.2% (95%CI 43.9;54.5). Factors included: higher...
To analyze vaccine hesitancy associated factors and repercussions on vaccination coverage. Cohort of children born in 2017-2018, living Brazilian state capitals, Federal District (FD), 12 inner region cities, stratified by socioeconomic level. National Vaccination Coverage Survey (2020) data hesitancy, access programmatic difficulties were obtained interview coverage was calculated from card dose date records. 37801 studied, 31001 the capitals/FD, 6800 cities. Hesitation between 38.8(95%CI...
To estimate vaccination coverage and analyze factors associated with full among children up to 15 months old in the city of Natal-RN, Brazil. Population-based survey data recorded on children's cards interviews conducted 2020 2021. Analysis complete was performed by calculating prevalence ratios (PR) 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) using Poisson regression. Among 688 studied, 45.4% (95%CI 37.2;53.9) 15.5% 10.6;22.2) for valid on-time doses, respectively. Higher females (PR=1.08; 95%CI...
INTRODUCTION: Neural damages are among the main factors that contribute to physical disability in leprosy. Systematic monitoring using a broad physical, psychological and social approach is necessary. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was characterize limitation activity participation its correlation with disabilities and/or impairment individuals after being discharged from multidrug leprosy therapy. METHOD: A cross-sectional conducted Araguaína, state Tocantins, which hyperendemic...
Danos neurais contribuem para a incapacidade física na hanseníase. O objetivo foi estimar prevalência de indivíduos com após alta poliquimioterapia da hanseníase em Araguaína, Tocantins, Brasil. Estudo transversal 282 casos novos 2004 2009. grau no diagnóstico e cura coletado prontuários do Sistema Informação Agravos Notificação. No pós-alta usou-se o formulário avaliação neurológica simplificada. A 29,4%, sendo 8,9% 2. Houve associação entre incapacidades físicas multibacilares (p < 0,001)...
The study sought to analyze the magnitude of occurrence and sociodemographic, economic clinical profiles leprosy associated with household social networks (HSN), disease overlap in cities from states Bahia, Piauí Rondônia, Brazil, 2001 2014. This is a cross-sectional using primary secondary data regarding new cases notified Brazilian Information System for Notifiable Diseases (SINAN, Portuguese) residing cities. We applied standardized instrument reviewed charts SINAN. Of total 1,032 (29.6%)...
Caracterizar a limitação funcional, de atividade, consciência risco, e restrição à participação social em pessoas atingidas pela hanseníase no pós-alta. Estudo seccional-descritivo com 69 residentes Sobral, Ceará, alta entre 2003 2005. Foram realizados exame físico dermato-neurológico, avaliação demográfica, funcional-atividade-consciência risco social. Vinte (28,9%) apresentaram escores SALSA 19 20 escore EHF zero. O maior foi alcançado por dois participantes, 25 28 na escala SALSA. Na 37...
To provide an evidence base for improvement of leprosy control in Brazil's high transmission areas.We obtained data from municipalities a major disease cluster databases notifiable diseases four states (Maranhão, Parâ, Tocantins, Piauí), including notifications 2001 to 2009. Indicators monitoring and evaluation according the World Health Organization were evaluated with emphasis on rates new cases presenting grade-2 disabilities among children < 15 years age, indicating late diagnosis active...
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of often chronic and disabling infectious conditions, closely related to poverty inequities. While it is estimated that millions people affected, accurate internationally comparable data about NTD-related morbidity disability lacking. Therefore we aimed develop pilot toolkit assess monitor across NTDs. A cross-sectional, non-random survey design with mixed methods approach was used. We conducted literature review on existing tools disability,...
O acesso universal aos serviços de saúde representa um processo complexo inter-relações. Em sentido mais amplo, incorpora dimensões que passam por aspectos econômicos, técnicos, políticos e simbólicos. Para doenças negligenciadas, como a hanseníase, exemplo, reverte-se em maiores desafios. Este estudo objetivou caracterizar o pessoas atingidas pela hanseníase pós-alta poliquimioterapia (PQT) nos municípios Fortaleza Sobral. Estudo transversal descritivo incluiu 10% da população recebeu alta...
To estimate vaccination coverage in children born between 2017-2018, living urban areas of state capitals, the Federal District and 12 inland municipalities Brazil, to identify associated factors.
Estudo transversal que objetiva analisar a ocorrência de casos hanseníase em menores 15 anos idade residentes no Município Fortaleza e notificados SINAN. Os indicadores epidemiológicos nesta população mostram hiperendemicidade. Operacionalmente observa-se manutenção da concentração atendimento algumas unidades referência, apesar alguns avanços. Diagnóstico tardio, elevado grau incapacidade diagnóstico baixo avaliação contatos registrados revelam fragilidade das ações controle. Ressalta-se...
The study analyzed the flow of persons with leprosy from their municipality (county) residence to that diagnosis in a highly endemic area Brazil. was based on data National Information System for Notifiable Diseases 2001 2009 States Maranhão, Pará, Tocantins, and Piauí. Of 373 municipalities, 349 (93.6%) had at least one resident been diagnosed different (4,325 cases, or 5.2% total). municipalities most cases reported elsewhere were Timon (248) São José de Ribamar (201), Maranhão State....
Leprosy is an infectious chronic condition associated with potentially serious physical, social and psychological impacts.To characterize the clinical epidemiological profile of leprosy patients treated from 2007 to 2011 in University Hospital Ceará, Northeastern Brazil.This a retrospective descriptive study. The study population consisted residents state Ceará dermatology clinic between 2007-2011. Clinical data analyzed were obtained medical records database national Information System for...
To analyze institutional/programmatic vulnerability of health services in the development care actions for people affected by leprosy and contact surveillance.This was a cross-sectional study conducted 2017 based on primary data from sample cases notified between 2001-2014 with overlapping household social networks (HSN) municipalities states Bahia, Piauí Rondônia, Brazil.A total 233 were analyzed, 154 (66.1%) belonged to HSN 3 or more cases. In 53.2% cases, 2 generations affected, this...
The aim was to analyze the space-time trend in proportion of contacts examined among those recorded, according demographic profile new leprosy cases State Bahia, Brazil, 2003-2014 cohort. This a state population-based ecological study with temporal and spatial analyses characteristics reference case, based on Information System for Notifiable Diseases Brazilian Ministry Health. time analysis Poisson regression (Joinpoints). Spatial used autocorrelation by local indicators association. Over...
Introduction: In Brazil, isolation of individuals affected with leprosy was compulsory by law from 1920 to 1962, but in reality, confinement patients leprosaria continued until the 1980s. The social participation restriction people still living these institutions has never been investigated systematically. Study aim: To examine extent and type perceived former Centro de Convivência Antônio Diogo (CCAD), a previous colony rural Northeast using Participation Scale. Results: Forty (51.9%) out...
A hanseníase é uma doença infecciosa que produz impacto do ponto de vista físico, social e psicológico. O propósito deste estudo foi avaliar a autopercepção sobre saúde bucal necessidade tratamento em pacientes com no Município Fortaleza (CE), Brasil. Trata-se um transversal descritivo, onde 100 foram submetidos questionário semiestruturado. Os resultados da análise bivariada entre características socioeconômicas mostrou apenas escolaridade apresentou associação estatística (p = 0,000)....
RESUMO Objetivo: Inquérito nacional de cobertura vacinal aos 12 e 24 meses idade foi realizado para investigar as quedas nas coberturas a partir 2016. Métodos: Amostra 37.836 nascidos vivos das coortes 2017 2018 residentes capitais, Distrito Federal (DF) cidades com mais 100 mil habitantes, acompanhados nos primeiros por registros cadernetas vacinação. Setores censitários foram estratificados segundo condições socioeconômicas, o mesmo número crianças incluído cada estrato. Calcularem-se...