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The occurrence of atherosclerosis and associated factors in different Brazilian ethnic groups, especially among Afrodescendants, is not yet well established. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with coronary atherosclerosis among hypertensive Afrodescendants of Quilombola communities.The study evaluated 138 hypertensive individuals from the PREVRENAL study, a population-based cohort that evaluated Afrodescendants from 32 remaining Quilombola communities in the State of Maranhão. The coronary calcification score was obtained by non-contrast computed tomography.

The world aging process has shown accelerated growth in the last decades, mainly in developing countries. Research on the successful aging process has been relevant to understand the variables that need to be addressed to maintain and increase old age with quality of life. Many variables deserve to be highlighted during development throughout life. Still, this study will focus on the variables of spirituality and strategies for promoting successful aging.

Adolescence is a phase that marks a transition between childhood and adult life, characterized by physical, emotional, sexual, mental and social development, where the individual seeks his identity in the environment in which he lives and the achievement of his goals. Adolescence is marked by several adversities, such as fights with parents, not being understood and bullying, making this group the most vulnerable to show suicidal behaviors or to commit suicide. The study aimed to identify suicide prevention actions for adolescents in Brazil.

O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar um levantamento bibliográfico acerca da assistência de enfermagem ao paciente queimado no serviço de emergência. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. Para a busca das produções, utilizou-se as bases de dados LILACS, BDENF e a biblioteca google acadêmico. Os artigos foram coletados no período de julho e agosto de 2020. Foram utilizados os descritores: assistência de enfermagem, queimadura e emergência. Ao final das análises, 10 artigos foram incluídos na revisão por atenderem aos critérios de elegibilidade.

In the reality of the rural world, it is necessary to provide services and infrastructure that allow family farmers to maintain competitiveness, which is why it is essential for the participation of local agricultural development. Sustainable development means obtaining the necessary economic growth, guaranteeing the preservation of the environment and social development for the present and future generations.

Este trabalho teve como objetivo revisar os conhecimentos sobre os direitos dos usuários diabéticos no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) no Brasil, trazendo subsídios para conhecimento dos profissionais de saúde e incentivando a divulgação e orientação sobre os direitos destes. Trata-se de estudo narrativo de revisão bibliográfica baseado na legislação e em artigos científicos.

Objetivo: Analisar na literaturaos fatores associados aos episódios reacionais em pacientes com hanseníase. Método: Revisão integrativa realizada após consulta eletrônicas nas bases de dados: MEDLINE, SCOPUS, LILACS e IBECS. Foram incluídos estudos primários, publicados entre 2008 e 2018, em português, inglês ou espanhol. A amostra foi composta por 10 produções e a análise ocorreu de forma descritiva. Resultados: Houve predomínio de publicações realizadas no ano de 2015, com abordagem quantitativa e nível de evidência II.

A traffic accident is one of the series problems frequently occur in developing countries, leads to loss of life and property. In Ethiopia, various road segments are facing the effect of geometric design elements on traffic accidents; one of the road sections is along with Sekoru town to Gibe River Bridge, which is located in the Jimma Zone of the Oromia Region. The main aim of this research study was to identify the main effects of road geometric design elements that cause road traffic accidents. Therefore, the mitigation of traffic accidents is one of the prime concerns.

Objetivos: identificar os estudos clínicos sobre a efetividade do metronidazol no controle do odor associado às infecções em feridas neoplásicas. Métodos: revisão integrativa realizada nas bases de dados LILACS, SCIELO, MEDLINE e BDENF, no período de agosto de 2020, que culminou com a seleção de 4 artigos científicos. Resultados: O uso de metronidazol tópico para a redução de odor resultante da presença de organismos anaeróbicos é presente nos estudos encontrados.

Background: Communication skills training is recognized as an important component of the curricula for medical schools. In Brazil, according to the National Curricular Guidelines, some public medical schools have changed from an educational model based on training of almost exclusively devoted to technical abilities to a program consisting of knowledge, attitudes, and skills. Thus, given the importance of health communication, we aimed to evaluate the knowledge of first semester medical students about health communication and how basic disciplines may influence it.