- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Genital Health and Disease
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Sex work and related issues
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies
- Women's cancer prevention and management
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
Hospital Moinhos de Vento
2017-2025
Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos
2019
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
2014-2018
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2017
Objective: To assess the prevalence of common mental disorders (CMD) and association CMD with sociodemographic characteristics in Brazilian Longitudinal Study Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) cohort. Methods: We analyzed data from cross-sectional baseline assessment ELSA-Brasil, a cohort study 15,105 civil servants six cities. The Clinical Interview Schedule-Revised (CIS-R) was used to investigate presence CMD, score ≥ 12 indicating current (last week). Specific diagnostic algorithms for each...
Early menarche has been linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes in Western and Asian societies, yet whether age at is associated with Latin America, where puberty may have different life courses, unknown. We tested the hypothesis that earlier Brazilian adults.We used data from 8,075 women aged 35-74 years Longitudinal Study Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) who had complete information on menarche, status, covariates. Diabetes was defined based self-reported physician diagnosis, medication use,...
In addition to screening by Pap smears, vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) can dramatically reduce cervical cancers caused the virus. The acceptance of HPV is directly related knowledge. This research aimed evaluate knowledge about and among men women aged 16–25 years who use public health system in Brazil. was a cross-sectional, multicenter study sexually active young adults recruited from 119 primary care units between 2016 2017. All participants answered face-to-face...
Abstract For Brazil, there are no nationwide data on HPV prevalence against which the impact of immunization program can be measured in future. Therefore, we aim to evaluate genital infection among adolescents and young adults Brazil. A cross-sectional, multicentric, survey was conducted between September 2016 November 2017. Sexually active unvaccinated women men aged 16 25 years old were recruited from 119 public primary care units, including all 26 state capitals Federal District. All...
This study aims to describe the clinical characteristics and predictors of mechanical ventilation adult inpatients with COVID-19 in a single center.A retrospective cohort was performed included hospitalized from March 17th May 3rd, 2020, who were diagnosed SARS-CoV-2 infection. Clinical demographic extracted electronic medical records.Overall, 88 consecutive patients this study. The median age 63 years (IQR 49 - 71); 59 (67%) male, 65 (86%) had college degree 67 (76%) at least one...
This study evaluated the association between HIV risk perception and sociodemographic behavioral characteristics among cisgender female sex workers in five regions of Brazil. A cross-sectional, multicenter using respondent-driven sampling was used. Sex over 18 years age who reported commercial past four months were included. All participants completed a questionnaire with factors. In addition, offered rapid antibody test. Unweighted bivariate analyses multivariable logistic regression models...
Introduction Human papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with the development of genital warts and different types cancer, including virtually all cervical cancers a considerable number penile, anal oropharyngeal cancers. Data regarding prevalence HPV infection in Brazil are limited fragmented. We aim to determine sexually active women men aged 16–25 years investigate regional differences virus types. Methods analysis This nationwide, multicentric, cross-sectional, prospective study that will...
We examined human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine effectiveness in a nationwide sample of women aged 16 to 25 years who utilized the public health system Brazil. This was cross-sectional, multicentric survey conducted between September 2016 and November 2017 (POP-Brazil Study). A total 5,945 young adult were recruited from 119 primary care units all 27 federative Brazil by trained professionals. The participants participated face-to-face interview provided biological samples for genital HPV...
To compare the functional capacity of younger elderly individuals (60 to 79 years old) with that older (≥ 80 during first 6 months after discharge from intensive care unit.A multicenter prospective cohort study was conducted, in which data on unit admission and outcomes hospital (immediate post-discharge, 3 months) were collected. Muscle strength evaluated through protocol Medical Research Council dynamometry (handgrip); ability perform activities daily life independence assessed by Barthel...
To analyse factors associated with genital human papillomavirus (HPV) and other self-reported sexually transmitted infection (STI) coinfections among women men aged 16-25 years from Brazil.A cross-sectional, nationwide, multicentre study.119 primary healthcare centres between September 2016 November 2017.6388 active young adults were enrolled by trained health professionals.Genital HPV STI coinfections.Of 3512 participants valid data for (STI)-positive status, 276 (9.60%, 95% CI 7.82% to...
The sexual behaviors of 15- to 24-year-olds increase the risk this population acquire sexually transmitted infections (STIs). present study aimed describe behavior in transition adulthood Brazilian and its association with STI history.We analyzed cross-sectional data collected from 8562 active women men who participated National Survey Human Papillomavirus Prevalence (POP-Brazil). This large-scale survey enrolled participants 26 capitals Federal District. Professionals primary care...
This study aims to adapt a questionnaire about the knowledge, beliefs and behaviors regarding HPV related subjects into Brazilian Portuguese.National Survey.The instrument was translated Portuguese retranslated English separately. Experts assessed validity of content cross-cultural adaptation instrument. The administered 8580 male female adolescents young adults (aged between 16 25 years) who participated in National Survey Human Papillomavirus Prevalence (POP-Brazil). large-scale survey...
Abstract The present study aimed to evaluate the association of genital and oral HPV infection among different sexual practices in both sexes. In total, 6388 unvaccinated men women aged 16–25 years from all state capitals Brazil were enrolled through primary care services between September 2016 November 2017. Genital genotyping was performed using Roche Linear Array. Poisson regression analysis with robust variance conducted examine factors associated overall infection. A higher prevalence...
Sepsis remains a worldwide major cause of hospitalization, mortality, and morbidity. To enhance the identification patients with suspected sepsis at high risk mortality adverse outcomes in emergency department (ED), use predictors is relevant. This study aims to establish whether quick sofa (qSOFA) severity criteria applied suspicion monitored ED are fact mortality.
External genital lesions (EGL) are the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We aimed to evaluate prevalence, determinants and sex differences in EGL among young adults from Brazil.Overall, 7694 participants (aged 16 25 years) underwent an interview, examination sampling for HPV genotyping.The prevalence of was 4.08% (234) is more frequent men (5.72%) than women (2.31%) (p < 0.001). Genital were significantly associated with male sex, infection by high-risk multiple types,...
The aim of this study is to evaluate genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection according socioeconomic categories in Brazil. This cross-sectional, nationwide included 7,694 sexually active women and men aged 16–25 years. Individuals all groups 26 Brazilian capitals the Federal District were enrolled through public primary care units between September 2016 November 2017. All participants answered a standardized interview administered by trained health professionals. Socioeconomic class was...
Abstract Objectives To investigate the pattern of multiple human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and associated factors in young women who access Brazilian public health care system to better understand characteristics HPV infections, a critical issue this era multivalent vaccines. Methods This was cross-sectional, multicenter study with sexually active unvaccinated (16–25 years old) from 119 primary healthcare centers between September 2016 November 2017. Cervical samples were collected by...
The aim of this study was to evaluate self-reported syphilis and associated factors in sexually active young adults (16-25 years old) the Public Health System Brazil. This a cross-sectional with 8071 participants recruited from 119 primary care units. Of these, 224 (2.86%, 95% CI 2.29-3.43%) reported having disease. Age, lower socio-economic class, being smoker, not using condom at first sexual intercourse, ever had same-sex experience were syphilis. results reinforce importance implementing...