Brazilian Army Research Articles

Hepatitis B and C prevalence and risk factors among young men presenting to the Brazilian Army: A STROBE-compliant national survey-based cross-sectional observational study.

Viral hepatitis is caused by different etiological agents with distinct epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory characteristics accounting for significant worldwide morbidity and mortality. Since 1996, the Brazilian Department of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Viral Hepatitis (DIAHV) in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense has been conducting periodic serosurveys of conscripts enlisted for the Brazilian army to assess STI prevalence and obtain data on knowledge and risk factors pertaining to STIs. This article aims to present the hepatitis B (hepatitis B surface antigen - HBsAg) and C (anti-HCV) seroprevalence estimates and risk factors as per the 8th edition of the Conscript Survey performed in 2016.This cross-sectional study was conducted among conscripts across Brazil aged 17 to 22 years from August to December 2016. It included a self-reported questionnaire and blood testing for syphilis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and hepatitis B and C.In total 38,247 conscripts were enrolled; after applying exclusion criteria, 37,282 conscripts were included. The estimated HBsAg and anti-HCV prevalence rates were 0.22% and 0.28%, respectively. Higher HBsAg and anti-HCV prevalence rates were observed in the North Region (0.49%) and in the Central-west Region (0.65%), respectively. Regarding hepatitis B vaccination, 23.5% (n = 8412) of the individuals reported being unvaccinated and 47.4% (n = 16,970) did not know if they had been vaccinated. Among the anti-HCV positive conscripts, 53% (n = 51, 0.56%, P = .049) reported that they had never had sexual intercourse. Regarding self-reported STI status, most of the positive anti-HCV (n = 100, 0.29%, P < .01) and positive HBsAg (n = 76, 0.22%, P = .205) conscripts reported not having a STI. From those who tested positive for HBsAg, 89% (n = 42, 0.28%, P = .005) reported not making consistent use of condoms with steady partners.Our data suggest a low prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections among Brazilian young men, and relatively low rates of self-reported HBV immunization. History of STIs, higher number of partners, inconsistent use of condoms, and lack of awareness of routes of transmission were significantly associated with HBV and HCV infections. To achieve the World Health Organization's goal of viral hepatitis elimination, access to hepatitis information, testing, and surveillance need to be improved.

Prevalence of Health Problems and Associations with Physical Activity Level in the Brazilian Army Female Segment

Introduction: Physical activity has been consistently associated with disease prevention and treatment, health promotion, and decreased all-cause mortality. There are few studies focused on the determinants of physical activity and health among women of the Brazilian Armed Forces.Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of factors associated with levels of physical activity military women.Methods: Sectional and observational study. The sample consisted of the female segment (n = 31) in a study conducted in the census of a Brazilian Army Directorate. The prevalence of hypertension, high cholesterol, job stress, anxiety and depression symptoms (common mental disorders), gastritis, asthma, sleep disorders, smoking, and self-rated health were estimated. The tests used were Shapiro Wilk, Student's t-test and Pearson and Spearman coefficients. All analyzes with 95% confidence level.Results: There were associations of self-rated health and self-rated health comparing with 12 months ago, age and JS with higher levels of leisure-time physical activity (on SEL and PALL scores) (p &lt;0.05). Rank and age were inversely associated with AFO: the lower the exposure, the higher the AFO levels.Conclusion: The factors related to leisure-time physical activity levels among military women were different from those exhibited in military men. Furthermore, results were similar in relation to occupational physical activity.Prevalência de agravos à saúde e associações com nível atividade física em militares do segmento feminino do Exército BrasileiroIntrodução: A prática de atividade física tem sido, consistentemente, associada à prevenção e ao tratamento de doenças, à promoção da saúde e à diminuição da mortalidade por todas as causas. São escassos os estudos que tenham focalizado os fatores determinantes da quantidade de atividade física e da saúde no seguimento feminino nas Forças Armadas brasileiras.Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de fatores associados com níveis de atividade física, em militares do sexo feminino do Exército Brasileiro.Métodos: Estudo seccional e observacional. A amostra foi composta do seguimento feminino (n=31) de estudo conduzido no censo da população de integrantes de uma Diretoria do Exército Brasileiro, em 2010. Estimou-se a prevalência de hipertensão arterial, colesterol elevado, estresse no ambiente de trabalho, sintomas de ansiedade e depressão, gastrite, asma, distúrbios do sono, hábito de fumar, e autopercepção de saúde. Os testes utilizados foram Shapiro Wilk, teste t de Student e coeficientes de Pearson e Spearman. Todas as análises com nível de confiança de 95%.Resultados: Houve associação, com maiores níveis na atividade física no lazer, de percepção de saúde atual e comparada com há 12 meses, idade e EAT (p&lt;0,05). Posto e idade estavam inversamente associados com atividade física ocupacional. Estudo seccional e observacional. A amostra foi composta do seguimento feminino (n=31) de estudo conduzido no censo da população de integrantes de uma Diretoria do Exército Brasileiro, em 2010. Estimou-se a prevalência de hipertensão arterial, colesterol elevado, estresse no ambiente de trabalho, sintomas de ansiedade e depressão, gastrite, asma, distúrbios do sono, hábito de fumar, e autopercepção de saúde. Os testes utilizados foram Shapiro Wilk, teste t de Student e coeficientes de Pearson e Spearman. Todas as análises com nível de confiança de 95%.Conclusão: Concluiu-se que os fatores relacionados aos níveis de atividade física no lazer entre mulheres militares apresentaram-se distintos dos exibidos em homens militares, e que foram semelhantes em relação à atividade física relacionada a atividades ocupacionais.

LOGÍSTICA BASEADA EM PERFORMANCE E A LOGÍSTICA MILITAR DO EXÉRCITO BRASILEIRO

O trabalho visa responder à seguinte pergunta: em que medida a Logística Baseada em Performance (PBL) pode contribuir para a otimização da logística empreendida pelo Exército Brasileiro? A necessidade de se manter o grau de operacionalidade e prontidão da Força Terrestre, considerando o quadro político e econômico desfavorável que o Brasil atravessa, sugere uma observação na forma como outros países têm feito para manter os setores de defesa alinhados com seus objetivos nacionais. O trabalho pretende, a partir do entendimento da relação entre as logísticas militar e empresarial, do conceito de PBL e das considerações para seu emprego, observadas pela adoção por outros países, atingir o objetivo geral, que é identificar os aspectos positivos e negativos que devem ser observados para adoção da Logística Baseada em Performance, servindo, assim, como mais uma ferramenta de análise desse modelo, contribuindo com os debates levados a efeito dentro do Exército Brasileiro para a interiorização dessa prática logística na Instituição militar.

Leptin Gene Polymorphism, Plasma Leptin Levels And Aerobic Capacity In Response To Intense Exercise

PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to determine the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the leptin (LEP) and leptin receptor (LEPR) genes, and body composition, plasma leptin levels, and aerobic capacity in response to 48 h of intense exercise. METHODS: Male Brazilian Army cadets (n=163; 21.6±0.4 years) were genotyped for the LEP 19G>A (rs2167270) and -2548G>A (rs7799039), and LEPR 668A>G (rs1137101) polymorphisms. Anthropometric, hormonal and aerobic capacity parameters were measured 48 h after intense military exercise. RESULTS: Sixty-seven percent of participants were classified as having superior aerobic conditioning (VO2max=55.2±0.2 mL∙kg-1∙min-1), and had lower plasma leptin levels (36%, P=0.008) than subjects classified as having excellent aerobic conditioning. Considering all subjects VO2max correlated negatively with fat mass (r=-0.212; P=0.007), whereas plasma leptin level correlated positively with body fat (r=0.642, P=0.005) and fat mass (r=0.723, P=0.001), and negatively with VO2max (r=-0.223, P=0.005). Only individuals homozygous for the wild-type homozygote for LEP -2548G>A SNP had higher plasma leptin values (59%), body fat (85%), and fat mass (82%) (P<0.05) compared to those with a GA genotype. LEP -2548G>A SNP was a positive predictor for plasma leptin levels (B=0.217, P=0.02), after adjusting for fat mass, and therefore, genotype effects may affect leptin levels. CONCLUSIONS: Polymorphism in the leptin promoter gene may influence plasma leptin levels, but not aerobic capacity, in response to intense physical exercise. Additional studies are needed to show the precise contribution of the SNPs on aerobic capacity. Financial support FAPERJ.

Epidemiological study of metabolic syndrome in Brazilian soldiers.

The aim of this study was to carry out an epidemiological analysis of metabolic syndrome among Brazilian Army soldiers. Two thousand seven hundred and nineteen male soldiers of the Brazilian Army were evaluated from 2014 to 2016. Characteristics: age = 27.77 (± 8.59) years and BMI = 25.15 (± 3.41) kg/m2. Blood tests and anthropometric measures were performed following the criteria of the International Diabetes Federation Task Force on MS Epidemiology and Prevention, 2009. The epidemiological analysis was based on Odds ratio (OR) with confidence interval (CI). The prevalence of MS found was 12.21%. Both WC and BMI proved to be good predictors of changes in MS physiological markers. Increased WC and BMI were strongly associated with all physiological markers. Soldiers with WC ≥ 90 were more likely to present MS with OR = 33.37 (24.37-45.7). Soldiers with WC ≥ 90 also presented high risk of: high triglycerides with OR = 5.98 (4.69-7.61); low HLD-c with OR = 1.78 (1.47-2.16); and increased systolic blood pressure OR = 3.10 (2.55-3.76). Soldiers with BMI ≥ 30 had a high risk of: increased glucose with OR = 2.69 (1.93-3.75); and increased diastolic blood pressure with OR = 3.02 (2.22-4.10). Both WC and BMI can be considered as good predictors of changes in MS physiological markers. We believe that WC and BMI should be used as screening tools to indicate the soldiers that must undergo blood tests to monitor MS prevalence.

The Brazilian Army nurses' uniforms: visual identity in World War II.

To analyze the symbolic effects of the official military uniform of the nurses from Brazilian Army in World War II. This research was developed using the historical method, with iconographic sources. The data were discussed based on the concepts of the social world theory, by Pierre Bourdieu. The images selected demonstrate the own meaning of the uniforms, evidencing the functions and the social position of those who wear it, being private and obligatory to use it in the military field. In the case of the nurses from the Brazilian Expeditionary Force, the appropriation of uniforms promoted the visual communication representing military nurse in the context of war, at the same time it served for distinction purposes in the army, but not necessarily in the nursing field. Symbolically, they remained amongst the walls of the barracks even after the end of the war and, thus, they remained unknown and marked by the symbols of forgetfulness.

Defense System, Industry and Academy: The Conceptual Model of Innovation of the Brazilian Army

This article intends to identify the technological parks existing in the headquarters of military regions of the Brazilian Army, with the premise that these habitats are capable of forming nuclei of governance of technological innovation. The problem is that since the year of 2016, the Brazilian Army created the Defense, Industry and Academy System (SisDIA) of Innovation, a conceptual model of the Triple-Helix, aiming to promote the development of innovations taking advantage of the Army presence in all regions of the country. For that, methodologically, it was chosen to conduct a research with an exploratory, qualitative and descriptive approach, and the case study of the Brazilian Army. It was possible to conclude that through SisDIA and the implantation of governance nuclei of innovation in the Brazilian Army, inserted in technological parks, there will be a possibility of interaction between the Triple-Helix (government-industry-academy), in a collaborative way, intending to reinforce the scientific and technological expression of the actors involved and to boost the development in social and economic dimensions according to regional potentialities.

Energia solar em organizações militares: uma análise da viabilidade econômico-financeira

This present study provides an analysis of the financial-economic viability in the installation of a photovoltaic solar energy system in a military organization in the Brazilian Army, in Santa Maria City, Rio Grande do Sul State. Among the aims of the study are the analysis of indicators obtained through the method of project viability and an estimate of time for return on investment. For the viability application, the figures for electric energy costs in this organizations in the period between August, 2015 and July, 2016 were analyzed. The following methods were applied: simple Payback ; discounted Payback ; internal rate of return (IRR); and net present value (NPV). In the cash flow projections and income statements, it was found that the investments are attractive. Through the IRR and NPV, it was possible to verify that the projects will have a significant return. Based on simple Payback the facilities proved viable. However, with the discounted Payback , the lower cost project proved itself unviable, because the return time was practically the same as that in the considered time of investment. Nevertheless, considering the preservation, the protection and the improvement of the environment quality and the Environmental Management Politics in the Brazilian Army, the implementation of the project is extremely relevant.

Uma análise do recrutamento e formação de reservistas na RMR (Região Metropolitana do Recife) e sua importância para a Mobilização Nacional

TThis study analyzes how the Seventh Military Region (7th RM), subordinate to the Military Command of the Northeast (MCN - CMNE), manages the recruitment and training of reservists of the Brazilian Army in the Metropolitan Region of Recife (MRR - RMR). Thus, we understand its importance for National Mobilization in the face of a hypothetical need to expand the capabilities of the Army in the Amazon region through its numerical enlargement and deployment of troops. To this end, this study refers to the recent global and regional instabilities, and analyzes the geopolitical importance of the Northeast region of Brazil. Next, we explore the vision of scholars who studied this issue as well as the federal laws and documents produced by the Ministry of Defense and the Brazilian Army on mobilization and recruitment. In this research, we analyze the role of the 7th RM in the recruitment and training of reservists in the RMR and draw conclusions on the importance of the management of the Mandatory Military Service (MMS - SMO) in times of peace.

A portrait of risk behavior towards HIV infection among Brazilian Army conscripts by geographic regions, 2016.

Knowledge about risky sexual behavior among young people has been widely acknowledged as a key tool to controlling the spread of HIV. This article aimed at presenting the risk behavior of Brazilian Army conscripts toward HIV infection according to the country's geographic regions. . We collected data from 37,282 conscripts, aged 17 to 22, during enlistment in the Brazilian Army in 2016. The prevalence of HIV infection, both self-reported and measured through laboratory results, and risk behavior factors were estimated by region. 75% of the sample of conscripts reported to have already started sexual activity, and the average age of their sexual initiation was 15. Condom use varied according to the type of sexual relationship, being lower among steady partners and greater among less stable relationships. HIV prevalence assessed by laboratory tests was 0.12% across the country and the highest prevalence was observed in the North region (0.24%). Alcohol and illicit drug usage was higher in the South region. The study allowed the observation of risk behavior monitoring for HIV infection among young Brazilians. Lower condom usage among steady partners may be contributing to an increase in the number of HIV-infected individuals. Results suggest the need to intensify prevention campaigns to disseminate safe sex practices among young people, in addition to the expansion of testing offer to this population.

Ações de Educação Alimentar e Nutricional para oficiais do Exército Brasileiro: um relato de experiência

O presente trabalho objetivou externar a experiência prática de ações de Educação Alimentar Nutricional para trabalhadores ocorrida por meio de uma intervenção realizada com oficiais do Exército Brasileiro. A intervenção abordou ações de reconhecimento da rotina e características gerais dos comensais e da Unidade de alimentação que os serve, seguida da elucidação, por meio de intervenção, com participação ativa dos ouvintes, sobre práticas alimentares adequadas e possíveis de serem adotadas por estes a fim de proporcionar melhor qualidade de vida aos comensais e melhor custo benefício à empresa. Por fim, aplicou-se um questionário com perguntas inerentes aos temas que foram tratados no momento da intervenção. Os resultados alcançados com a intervenção foram satisfatórios e reforçam a importância da EAN.

Seafood supply assessment in the 21st Supply Deposit of Brazilian Army

Objectives: The aim of present study was to evaluate the sanitary characteristics associated to the Quality and Identity Standards of the frozen seafood provided for the 2nd MR by 21st SD; Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to optimize the supply process; Propose a strategic approach to mitigate supply non-compliances. Methods: Were performed seven Focus Groups, a SWOT analysis and the swot factors were weighted with the application of the Analytical Hierarchy Process AHP. Results: The frozen seafood supply process of the 2nd MR, centralized in the 21st SD, needs a technical, operational and documental restructuration, to ensure the maximum efficiency in the seafood purchase, storage and distribution; It is very important the participation of specialized Officers in the bind writing process. Conclusion: It is recommended the implementation of FSMS and qualify the staff. The adoption of strategies with focus in the Food Security is necessary to ensure a good and safety nutrition and reaching the results can promote the development of social changes through qualifing officers and soldiers.

O processo de transformação do Exército Brasileiro a partir da percepção de oficiais da Força

The study aimed to analyze the perception of military officers, as students of the Army Command and Staff School (ECEME), about the current process of transformation of the Brazilian Army (EB). To reach the objectives, bibliographical and field researches were carried out, which were made by the quantitative analysis of the data collected. In the bibliographic research stage, the focus was on the understanding of the study problem, especially from the theory of organizational transformation. To understand the problem, the strategic, structural, technological, human, cultural and political dimensions were analyzed (MOTTA, 2001). The field research involved the collection of data through the application of a survey questionnaire, with five levels of response on the Likert scale, aiming to verify the perception of the individuals represented by the sample in relation to the process studied and the dimensions of analysis mentioned above. The sample was made up of officers, members of the student body of the Higher Studies course at ECEME (Brazilian Army Command and General Staff School), obtaining 148 (one hundred and forty-eight) valid questionnaires. The data treatment involved the use of Factor Analysis and Logistic Regression. The results of the study indicated that officials perceive the cultural, human and structural variables as having the greatest influence on the process of transformation in the company that it was studied. On the other hand, the strategic, technological and human variables were the most influential ones regarding the perception (positive or negative) about the process. At the end of the study are presented suggestions aimed at understanding the transformation process of EB (Brazilian Army), as well as propositions for managers about possibilities for their conduction and improvement of processes.

Employment of the 18s rRNA screening PCR technique in the detection of Equine Piroplasmosis, in horses of sports and military operations, of the Brazilian Army

ABSTRACT The present work had the objective of detecting the occurrence of Equine Piroplasmosis in horses housed in the 3rd Guards Cavalry Regiment (GCR) - Brazilian Army (BA) ˗ Porto Alegre, RS-Brazil, as well as to demonstrate the proactivity of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) technique, aiming at the judicious use of the resources involved in the training and employment of Equines in the Brazilian Army. Fifty horses of the 3rd GCR - Porto Alegre ˗ RS, which are employed for Sport, Military Ceremonial, Law and Order Guarantee Operations (LOGO), were evaluated by means of the 18s r RNA screening with PCR technique, thirty eight horses with Babesia Caballi and Theileria Equi were detected, which corresponds to an incidence of 76% of the horses effective analyzed at the time. In this way, it can be verified that the Military activity have its "performance and effectiveness" factors threatened in case the health of the principal of his means employed, that is the horse, is compromised. The PCR technique then offers a reliable and feasible tool for the detection of Equine Piroplasmosis in BA horses.

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE, BODY COMPOSITION AND METABOLIC SYNDROME IN MILITARY PERSONNEL FROM THE BRAZILIAN ARMY

ABSTRACT Introduction: The Brazilian Army (BA) considers Military Physical Training (MPT) essential for the development of physical conditioning and general health, including prevention of chronic noncommunicable diseases (CNCDs), including metabolic syndrome (MS) risk factors. The evaluation of body composition using dual-emission x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) quantifies the visceral fat responsible for several types of disease. Objective: To verify the behavior among the body composition, anthropometric, hemodynamic and biochemical variables by means of the physical performance of military personnel with MS (W/MS) and without MS (NO/MS). Methods: The sample consisted of 41 (38.9 ± 2.3 years, 177.8 ± 6.4 cm, 91.5 ± 11.9 kg) military personnel, with 28 individuals diagnosed as W/MS and 13 individuals as NO/MS. Data collection was divided into three days. An anthropometric assessment was performed on the first day. On the second day, the subjects underwent biochemical tests of MS markers, blood pressure (BP) checks, and DXA examinations. On the third day, a physical assessment was applied according to the requirements of the BA (12-minute run, pushups and pullups). Results: There was a significant difference between W/MS and NO/MS subjects in the variables of HDL-C, Diastolic BP, Systolic BP and Waist Circumference. None of the physical variables presented a significant difference. There was also a significant difference between groups for all body composition and anthropometric variables. Conclusion: NO/MS subjects have better mean body composition, BP and anthropometric values than W/MS subjects, which may indicate that they are at less risk of CNCDs. The fact that the military subject is or is not a carrier of MS did not influence the performance of the tests applied. Level of Evidence I; Diagnostic studies - Investigation of a diagnostic test.

A produção do discurso sobre o patrimônio cultural militar: os usos e desusos dos tombamentos das fortalezas no Brasil.

Este artigo faz parte de uma pesquisa de dissertação, que está em andamento, vinculada ao Programa de Pós Graduação em Patrimônio Cultural e Sociedade da UNIVILLE. O referido texto é parte das reflexões realizadas sobre a análise da produção do discurso patrimonial militar que aborda a candidatura do conjunto de fortificações brasileiras a patrimônio mundial da UNESCO. Nesse sentido, o tema central desenvolvido nesse artigo é analisar a produção do discurso sobre o patrimônio cultural militar a partir das diversas medidas aderidas pelo Exército brasileiro no tombamento das fortalezas que foram geridas por esta força militar entre 1937 a 2017. Como resultado constatou-se que o discurso analisado tem se adaptado ao conceito de cultura na contemporaneidade mesmo sendo eivado de patriotismo e com sentimento de nacionalidade.

Syphilis prevalence and risk factors among young men presenting to the Brazilian Army in 2016: Results from a national survey.

The Conscripts Survey has been conducted periodically by the Brazilian Department of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), AIDS, and Viral Hepatitis (DIAHV) in collaboration with the Brazilian Ministry of Defense for over 2 decades. It aims to assess the syphilis prevalence and obtain data on knowledge regarding STIs and their risk factors among conscripts enlisted for the Brazilian Army.This cross-sectional study was conducted among conscripts across Brazil aged 17 to 22 years from August to December 2016. It included a self-reported questionnaire and blood testing for syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.In total 38,247 conscripts were enrolled; after exclusion due to a lack of information, 37,282 (93.2%) conscripts were included. The estimated syphilis prevalence rates were: 1.63%, 1.09%, and 0.62% for screened, confirmed, and active syphilis, respectively. Among those with active syphilis, 81.1% reported not having syphilis infection in their lifetime. Higher confirmed syphilis prevalence rates were observed in the South region, followed by North and Southeast regions. Independent factors associated with confirmed syphilis infection were: self-reported STIs in one's lifetime (odds ratio [OR] = 7.24; P < .001), same-sex sexual relationships (OR = 3.43; P = .001), and having the 1st sexual intercourse encounter before 15 years of age (OR = 2.62; P = .04). The proportion of conscripts who reported having sex with other men (MSM) was 4.3%, and the estimated syphilis prevalence in this group was 5.23%, 4.61%, and 3.60% for screened, confirmed, and active syphilis, respectively. The sexual behaviors most frequently associated with confirmed syphilis were: sexual relationship with casual partners in the last year (P < .001), same-sex sexual relationships (P < .001), more than 10 partners (P = .006), and having sexual intercourse before 15 years of age (P = .003). Although not significant, only 25.4% of the conscripts who had a confirmed syphilis reported the use of condoms with steady partners, 32.4% with casual partner, and 24.3% with any partner.We found that syphilis is on the rise among the young Brazilian male population. The increase in its prevalence, particularly among MSM, highlights the need for urgent public health interventions, action plans, and implementation of risk reduction strategies aimed at this population.

Corporate Distance Education: An Applied Understanding of its Resistance Factors

The objective of this study was to identify and analyze the main factors that explain the resistance to distance education (DE) in corporate education (CE) in a military institution. The present study was structured with quantitative and explanatory approach, based on the theoretical framework of the READEC model, which was developed and validated by Albertin and Brauer (2012). From a technical point of view, a bibliographic survey and a field survey were carried out by means of an electronic questionnaire. Data collection was carried out with a sample of 345 Brazilian Army personnel who were part of the Training Course for Sergeants (TCS). The data of this research were treated with the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), technique based on Partial Least Squares (PLS). The results of the research showed that the self-efficacy and performance expectation dimensions directly and positively influence the resistance to the DE in the CE, and the effort expectation, facilitating conditions and interactivity dimensions are constructs antecedent to the performance expectation. Contrary to the previous theory, the results also indicated that the perception about the organizational infrastructure was not significant to explain the resistance to DE, which allows us to bring new insights about this phenomenon.

Validation of the Work Limitations Questionnaire in Brazilian Army military personnel.

To validate the Work Limitations Questionnaire (WLQ) to measure presenteeism in Brazilian military personnel. This is a test validation study conducted with 125 individuals of a military staff attending a Brazilian Army Unit. We applied a form with demographic and occupational variables and the WLQ, composed of 25 items. The construct validity was assed trough confirmatory factorial analysis. We confirmed the interdependent structure of the WLQ´s domains for explaining the presenteeism of the sample in four domains: outcome demand, mental demand, physical demand and time management. Most of items showed factorial loads between 0.5 and 0.7 and the adjustment (absolute and incremental) and residues indexes demonstrated satisfactory values. The Alphas in domains ranged from 0.68 (output demand) to 0.79 (time management) in domains, evidencing reliability for the WLQ. We confirm the construct validity of the WLQ to assess presenteeism in Brazilian military staff.

The relationship between handgrip strength and total muscle strength in the Brazilian army military personnel

The relationship between handgrip strength and total muscle strength in the Brazilian army military personnel