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HIV testing coverage among female sex workers, Brazil, 2016
Conclusion: It is necessary to expand awareness campaigns, especially among FSWs with low educational level and greater vulnerability, in order to broaden the perception of risk and the importance of periodic testing, in addition to encouraging regular health care.RESUMO Introdu ção: Conhecer os fatores associados ao teste periódico de HIV no grupo de mulheres trabalhadoras do sexo (MTS) é fundamental para expandir a cobertura de testagem e ampliar os programas de tratamento como prevenção. Métodos: Foram utilizados dados de 4.328 MTS recrutadas pela metodologia res pondent-driven sampling (RDS) em 12 cidades bras...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - September 27, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

HIV/AIDS knowledge among MSM in Brazil: a challenge for public policies
Conclusions: The proportion of only 23.7% of high HIV/AIDS knowledge was low. We should note that the only potential source of knowledge acquisition associated with high level of knowledge was receiving educational materials. Our study indicates the need for expansion of public prevention policies focused on MSM and with more effective communication strategies, including the development of knowledge that involves motivation and abilities for a safer behavior.RESUMO Introdu ção: Alto nível de conhecimento sobre HIV/aids é necessário para uma efetiva adoção de estratégias preventivas. Objetivo: Avaliar o nível de ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - September 27, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Characteristics of hormone use by travestis and transgender women of the Brazilian Federal District
Conclusion: This study contributes to the visibility of the need to improve the access conditions of these people to health services.RESUMO Introdu ção: Travestis e mulheres transexuais recorrem ao uso de hormônios para modificação corporal. Devido a restrições de acesso a serviços de saúde, a automedicação é frequente. Objetivou-se descrever a prevalência autorrelatada do uso de hormônios por travestis e mulheres transexuais do D istrito Federal e fatores associados. Método: Trata-se de estudo transversal, com amostragem por Respondent Driven Sampling (RDS) e questionário do tipo Conhecimentos, Atitudes ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - September 27, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Application of the Respondent-Driven Sampling methodology in a biological and behavioral surveillance survey among female sex workers, Brazil, 2016
Conclusion: The achieved sample size was of great relevance for assessing progress and identifying problems regarding the prevention and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections. New RDS studies with more time and operational resources should be envisaged. This could further network development.RESUMO Introdu ção: O método de amostragem Respondent-Driven Sampling (RDS) tem sido utilizado em inquéritos com populações-chave sob maior risco de infecção pelo HIV, como as mulheres trabalhadoras do sexo (MTS). Este artigo tem o objetivo de descrever a implementação do RDS entre MTS em 12 cidades bras ileiras em 20...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - September 27, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

HIV/AIDS, STIs and viral hepatitis in Brazil: epidemiological trends
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Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - September 27, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Correlated factors of depression among male and female inmates
Conclusion : Differences in the profile between men and women require effective specialized programs, considering the need for coping strategies for incarcerated men and health-related rehabilitation for women with depression. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - September 24, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

ERRATUM: Magnitude and variation of the burden of cancer mortality in Brazil and Federation Units, 1990 and 2015
Conclusion: Interobserver reliability in this study was excellent, indicating satisfactory team consistency in the classification of record pairs. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - September 2, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Interobserver reliability in the classification of pairs of records formed by probabilistic linkage of SISMAMA databases
Conclusion: Interobserver reliability in this study was excellent, indicating satisfactory team consistency in the classification of record pairs. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - September 2, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Food consumption according to degree of processing and sociodemographic characteristics: Estudo Pró-Saúde, Brazil
Conclusion: Younger adults had higher consumption of ultra-processed foods, indicating the need for interventions mainly in this age group. The absence of association with other sociodemographic characteristics may be due to the influence of contextual factors. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 27, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Sedentary behavior in the city of São Paulo, Brazil: ISA-Capital 2015
Conclusion: The most vulnerable groups to sedentary behavior in this population are: younger males, with higher schooling and income, who li ve in neighborhoods considered safe, unmarried, and with negative self-rated health. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 23, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Prevalence of obesity in rural and urban areas in Brazil: National Health Survey, 2013
Conclusions: The results evidenced the role of the domiciliary situation among outcomes at the national level, with lower prevalence of general and abdominal obesity in men living in rural areas. However, higher prevalences were found among women, especially for abdominal obesity. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 23, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Hansen’s disease in children under 15 years old in the state of Tocantins, Brazil, 2001-2012: epidemiological patterns and temporal trends
Conclusion: Leprosy remains an important public health problem in Tocantins, with active transmission and persistence of transmission foci. The stability of the indicators points out the permanence of the late diagnosis and the repressed demands. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 23, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Tuberculosis fatality rates in the city of Campinas - São Paulo, Brazil, from 2001 to 2009
Conclusion: Though mortality among TB-AIDS patients declined from 2001-2009, rates among non-AIDS TB remained stagnant. Improved TB diagnosis and treatment is needed to further decrease TB mortality in Campinas.RESUMO: Introdu ção: A letalidade por tuberculose tem sido atribuída à quimioterapia irregular, à demora no diagnóstico, à multidrogarresistência, à coinfecção com o vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV). Objetivo: Analisar letalidade por tuberculose segundo sexo, apresentação clínica, presença da coinfecção pelo HIV, em Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil. Metodologia: Foram verificadas coortes...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 23, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Epidemiological profile of caries and need for dental extraction in a Kaingang adult Indigenous population
Conclusion: The high frequencies of caries and missing teeth observed in this population indicate a lack of adequate assistance. It is essential to discuss health care models in order to combat avoidable social and health injustices.RESUMO: Introdu ção: O perfil epidemiológico de cárie dentária dos povos indígenas é complexo e heterogêneo. A saúde bucal do povo Kaingang, terceira maior população indígena do Brasil, ainda não foi investigada. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a prevalência e severidade de cárie, al ém dos fatores associados à necessidade de extração dentária entre adulto...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 20, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

High prevalence of inadequate dietary fiber consumption and associated factors in older adults: a population-based study
Conclusion: Considering that inadequacy of dietary fiber was very high, the whole 60-year-old or older population must be targeted for nutritional intervention in order to ensure adequate intake of this nutrient. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 20, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research