A5025756194- Public Health in Brazil
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Youth, Drugs, and Violence
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Health Education and Validation
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
2016-2025
Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre
2021-2022
Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
2021
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
2017-2021
Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos
2021
University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College
2005-2021
Weatherford College
2020
Tilburg University
2018
The University of Queensland
2017
Universidade Federal do Ceará
2017
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the prevalence and associated factors regarding use of medicines by self-medication in Brazil. METHODS This cross-sectional population-based study was conducted using data from PNAUM (National Survey on Access, Use Promotion Rational Medicines), collected between September 2013 February 2014 interviews at homes respondents. All people who reported any not prescribed a doctor or dentist were classified as practitioners. Crude adjusted ratios (Poisson regression)...
To describe self-reported drug use by the elderly, evaluating occurrence of polypharmacy and influence sociodemographic health conditions on medications.A cross-sectional study comprising a sample 215 elderly was carried out in Porto Alegre, Southern Brazil, 2001 2002. Data medications were collected using questionnaires filled during home visits. Drugs classified according to Anatomical-Therapeutical-Chemical Classification System.Of all respondents, 141 (66%) women, 117 (54%) aged between...
OBJETIVO: Analisar a confiabilidade e o desempenho da versão em português de instrumentos avaliação adesão ao tratamento anti-hipertensivo. MÉTODOS: Pacientes hipertensos atendidos janeiro setembro 2010 uma unidade atenção primária Porto Alegre, RS, foram selecionados aleatoriamente (n = 206). Na utilizadas versões do Teste Morisky-Green (TMG) Brief Medication Questionnaire (BMQ). Foram analisados consistência interna, estabilidade temporal com relação três padrões-ouro: controle inadequado...
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze factors associated with low adherence to drug treatment for chronic diseases in Brazil. METHODS Analysis of data from Pesquisa Nacional sobre Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional de Medicamentos (PNAUM - Brazilian Survey on Access, Use and Promotion Rational Medicines), a population-based cross-sectional household survey, based probabilistic sample the population. We analyzed association between measured by Brief Medication Questionnaire demographic,...
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze variations in the prevalence of chronic use medicines by older adults Brazil according to its possible association with most prevalent diseases and demographic health factors, identify risk factors for polypharmacy. METHODS A study based on data from National Survey Access, Use Promotion Rational Medicines (PNAUM), a cross-sectional, population-based survey probability sampling Brazilian urban areas. The independent variable was number chronic-use taken adults,...
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,...
To assess the association between pre-gestational obesity and weight gain with cesarean delivery labor complications.A total of 4,486 women 20-28 weeks pregnant attending general prenatal care clinics national health system in Brazil from 1991 to 1995 were enrolled followed up through birth. Body mass index categories based on prepregnancy calculated. Associations body complications adjusted logistic regression analysis.Obesity was present 308 (6.9%) patients. Cesarean performed 164 (53.2%)...
Introduction:In 1988, Brazil adopted a universal healthcare model in which access is mediated by the primary care level. However, difficulties have emerged coordination of between and specialized levels. Telehealth was thus proposed as means to overcome this challenge. This article describes initiatives developed large Brazilian program, TelessaúdeRS/UFRGS, fields teleconsultation, telediagnosis, tele-education, information technology development support public system.Materials...
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the access to and use of medicines for high blood pressure among Brazilian population according social demographic conditions. METHODS Analysis data from Pesquisa Nacional Sobre Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional de Medicamentos (PNAUM – National Survey on Access, Use Promotion Rational Medicines), a nationwide cross-sectional, population-based study, with probability sampling, carried out between September 2013 February 2014 in urban households five...
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the prevalence of current use oral and injectable contraceptives by Brazilian women, according to demographic socioeconomic variables issues related access those medicines. METHODS A cross-sectional, population-based analytical study with probability sampling based on data from Pesquisa Nacional sobre Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional de Medicamentos (PNAUM – National Survey Access, Use Promotion Rational Medicines), carried out between September...
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To describe methodological aspects of the household survey National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion Rational Medicines (PNAUM) related to sampling design implementation, actual obtained sample, instruments fieldwork. METHODS A cross-sectional, population-based study with probability in three stages population living households located Brazilian urban areas. Fieldwork was carried out between September 2013 February 2014. The data collection instrument included questions...
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the access to medicines treat non-communicable diseases in Brazil according socioeconomic, demographic, and health-related factors, from a multidimensional perspective. METHODS Analysis of data National Survey on Access, Use Promotion Rational Medicines (PNAUM), household survey, sampling plan by conglomerates with representativeness Brazilian population large areas country, sex age domains. Data collected 2013–2014 sample adults (≥ 20 years) who reported having...
To describe overall physical activity prevalence measured by the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire as well inequalities in leisure-time among Brazilian adults (15 y and older).Data from Survey on Medicine Access, Utilization, Rational Use of Medicines were analyzed. The study was carried out between September 2013 February 2014. through classified according to recommendations World Health Organization. Additional analysis determined contribution each domain total amount activity....
To understand the predisposing factors that lead to practice of self-medication and associated with use medicines via in adult population Brazil.The analyzed data are part National Survey on Access, Use Promotion Rational Medicines (PNAUM), a survey whose consisted individual residents permanently domiciled urban areas Brazil. In this work, references 31 573 respondents aged 20 or higher (76.2% final PNAUM sample). Poisson regression models robust variance were used for estimating...
Background: Ultra-processed foods are industrial formulations made from food extracts or constituents with little no intact and often containing additives that confer hyper-palatability. The consumption of these products increases the risk chronic non-communicable diseases. Stressed people may engage in unhealthy eating as a way to cope. This study aimed verify whether ultra-processed was associated perceived stress levels retail workers Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil. Methods: cross-sectional...
OBJETIVO: Avaliar a utilização de benzodiazepínicos (BZD) em idosos brasileiros, partir dados da Pesquisa Nacional Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional Medicamentos (PNAUM). MÉTODOS: A PNAUM é um estudo transversal, conduzido entre 2013 2014, com representatividade população urbana brasileira. No presente estudo, foram incluídos indivíduos 60 anos ou mais (n = 9019). Foi calculada prevalência BZD nos 15 dias anteriores à coleta dos pesquisa, geral segundo as variáveis independentes,...
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...