Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the factors associated with the prevalence of overweight and obesity in a population of adult women of low income residents of a metropolitan region and its association with socioeconomi...
This exploratory study quantitative aimed to evaluate the symptoms of depression self referred by the elderly, whereas sociodemographic variables. The data collected by means of semi-structured interview, and of the Geriatric Depression Scale Abbrevi...
This study evaluates the prevalence of induced abortion among prostitutes and characterizes the most common practices to abort. A survey was conducted with 310 prostitutes from 18 to 39 years old, by sampling quotas of age in the 05 territorial areas...
This study aimed to develop a methodology for the construction of a Panel for the Monitoring and Evaluation of Management of the Unified Health System (SUS). The participative process used and the systematization held allowed to identify an effective...
The nutritionist is an important professional to implementate health promotion, treatment and rehabilitation. However his participation in primary health care from the quantitative point of view is limited. The city of São Paulo has experienced an u...
Objective: The objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess the professional profile of the dentists who are part of the Family Health Strategy (FHS) team in municipalities of a region of Piauí (Brazil) in order to try to explain the reason...
This study mainly aimed to evaluate the sleep-wake cycle in work shift nurses, as well as their sleep quality and chronotype. METHOD: The sleep-wake cycle was evaluated by using sleep diary in a total of 60 nurses with a mean age of 31.76 years. We ...
The Human Right to Adequate Food should be ensured through public policies for Food Security and Nutrition (SAN). In this context encompasses the Bolsa Família Program (PBF), which, besides the income transfer, aimed at ensuring access to basic soci...
