City Of Fortaleza-CE Research Articles

Calgary assessment model: study of family units with child malnutrition

To describe the experience of using the Calgary Family Assessment Model in two family units with child malnutrition, as well as to construct their genogram and ecomap, analyzing the profile of the family structure. This is a case study carried out with two families, with a qualitative approach, developed in a reference unit for early childhood care, located in the city of Fortaleza-CE, from March to May 2023. ethical assessment with CAAE 66662422.8.0000.5049. Family 2 presented a higher risk of food insecurity, since only one of its components (F1) is the breadwinner. In addition, it was found that the therapies used in nutritional monitoring achieved greater adherence in Family 1, correlated with greater access to food, as well as the higher level of education of its members. However, through the application of the Calgary Model of Family Assessment, one can recognize the ability of families to solve problems, as well as inhibitions related to the educational nature that make it difficult to adhere to the interventions offered about child malnutrition.

Identification of the kombucha consumer profile in Fortaleza-CE

Made from the fermentation of sweetened tea from the Camellia sinensis herb by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts, Kombucha has been gaining ground in the Brazilian and international scene for its benefits and its possible ability to assist in human well-being. This fermented beverage has shown significant growth in the beverage market and, because of this, the present work aimed to carry out a data survey on the set of behavioral characteristics of kombucha consumers in the city of Fortaleza-CE and metropolitan region and the relationship of these individuals with the drink; as well as identifying the attributes that influence the purchase decision and prospecting the population's acceptability for fermented beverages such as kombucha. To carry out the research, the Google forms platform was used, and these forms were distributed through social networks following the snowball technique. XLSTAT software, Maxdiff test and Excel were used for data analysis. Thus, it was found that most kombucha consumers are women, young people, with an income between 1 and 4 minimum salary, single, with higher education and residents of the noblest areas of the city. The attributes that were considered decisive for the purchase decision were: health benefits, probiotic, flavor, increase immunity, contain no chemical additives and high antioxidant content. In this way, it is expected that this study will contribute with a direction to kombucha producers for the elaboration of new products directed to a specific public.

Os podcasts como parte integrante da educação médica de acesso aberto e gratuito

Abstract: Introduction: Podcasts are audio broadcasts distributed over the internet that can be consumed through various platforms. From students to independent clinicians, the profile of medical podcast users is varied and a richer understanding of this user is essential for effective podcast development. Objective: To review the current literature on the use of podcasts as a health education tool and to understand the stages involved in preparing a medical podcast. Methods: The study is a narrative review developed through research in databases carried out at Unichristus University, in the city of Fortaleza-CE. An analysis of articles on podcasts or data on the prevalence of use, production or results of the use of podcasts for health education purposes was performed. A screening was performed by reading the abstracts and titles of 165 articles found in the Medline database, using the keywords ‘Podcasts’ and ‘medical education’, which resulted in 23 articles that met the inclusion criteria. Results: Based on the content found in the literature, the review was divided into seven categories: formats, episode duration, activities carried out while listening to a podcast, learning assessment, suggestions, developing a medical podcast and the podcast as a complementary teaching tool. Conclusion: the podcast is considered a promising medium of communication as a complementary tool to the traditional teaching methods, and educators should focus on developing evaluation processes for this technology, refining evidence-based guidelines for creating new podcasts.

Low back pain in beauty salons professionals in the city of Fortaleza-CE.

Low back pain can be defined as pain below the ribs and above the upper gluteal line. The study aimed to analyze low back pain in professionals from beauty salons in the city of Fortaleza, state of Ceará. Descriptive, quantitative-qualitative, transversal, non-probabilistic research in the snowball modality, conducted between June and August 2021 in the José Walter neighborhood. Two sociodemographic questionnaires and the Quebec Back Pain Disability scale were applied, which seeks to assess how pain affects the participants' daily lives. Forty-two professionals were interviewed, of which 32 women (76.2%), with a mean age of 39.45 ± 10.99 years. Women were more likely to have an onset of low back pain and to live with pain for a longer time compared to men, in addition to these professionals having a significant overload for the hours worked. 52% of respondents showed significant clinical changes, mainly in relation to stand up for 20-30 minutes (16.7%), sit in a chair for several hours (14.3%), walk several kilometers (19%), carry two bags with groceries (14.3%) and lift and carry a heavy suitcase (28.6%). It was evidenced that low back pain may be related to personal or environmental factors, with a sedentary lifestyle, length of service and working hours as strong indications for the onset of low back pain, with impairment in daily tasks.

Evaluation of atmospheric NO2 levels in public transport corridors

The objective of this work is to evaluate the operational plan for public transport in NO2 concentration levels. Poor air quality affects the environment, the health of the population and the economy, which requires special attention to the issue. The transport sector is the one that most impacts on air quality in urban centres, with emphasis on heavy vehicles, which represent the majority of the public transport fleet. There are several alternatives used to improve this system, such as exclusive bus lanes, often seeking gains in operational aspects, without considering the environmental impact of the system. Thus, in this study, transport corridors were evaluated in the city of Fortaleza-CE, through the association of passive NO2 sampling and the selection of road pairs with similar physical and operational characteristics, in order to enable comparative analysis. Sampling was carried out over a year of observations, seeking to verify the influence of traffic conditions, as well as meteorological conditions. The results obtained show that on roads with an exclusive lane for public transport, there is a positive influence on NO2 concentration.

Profile of women affected with premature childbirth and neonatal outcomes

Abstract Objectives: to describe the profile of women affected with premature childbirth and neonatal outcomes at a referral maternity in the city of Fortaleza-CE, Brazil. Methods: descriptive and retrospective documentary type study, with a quantitative approach, carried out from January to December, 2017, with 253 medical records of women who had premature childbirth in a referral maternity. Results: the average age was 28, with the prevalence of women living in a stable union, graduated from high school and without formal work. The gestational mean average was three pregnancies, gestational age of 34 weeks and three days, and six prenatal consultations, starting in the first trimester. The major intercurrence was pre-eclampsia. In relation to the neonatal data, there was a prevalence of male newborns, with an average of 2.251 kg and a score of seven on the 1-minute Apgar and eight on the 5-minute Apgar. Newborns in going to a hospital accommodation after childbirth and in room air, spending an average of 12.71 days in the hospital. Conclusion: in this case of this research, knowing the woman’s profile and the outcomes in premature newborns is useful to encourage public policies and reduce the sequelae on mother and baby

(In)Segurança no campo da extensão universitária:micropolíticas das afetações com crianças na periferia / (In)Security in the field of university extension:micropolitics of affectations with children in the periphery

This text aims to guide an analytical debate from the affections experienced by a researcher teacher when accessing a peripheral territory in the city of Fortaleza-CE, as well as presenting the reasons that led her to undertake the crossing to the other side of this divided city and the repercussions of this on the actions of an Extension project. The relevance of this writing is to promote a critical reflection on the binomial security / insecurity that crosses us in the context of university extension. What is the reality limit of (in)security? What paralyzing and mobilizing affects can we access in this academic activity’s territories? In order to dialogue with these questions, we chose to cut scenes of this insertion in the periphery, presenting some micropolitics resulting from the affectations produced by the participation of the subjects involved in this project, through analyzes of the relationship between the participating children and the academic team; the relationship of these children with their neighborhood and the city (beyond the “walls” of the periphery).

Análise de redes sociais informais de amizade, confiança e aprendizagem em um restaurante

Purpose – The objective of the research was to analyze informal social networks that are part of the informal organization of a restaurant, specifying relational and structural aspects of the networks of friendship, trust and learning established amongst its workers.Design/methodology/approach – The approach of Social Networks Analysis was used, which adopts as a principle the perspective that the actors and their actions are interdependent and they establish connections amongst themselves. The study counted on the participation of 24 workers from a restaurant in the city of Fortaleza-CE, Brazil, whose social networks were mapped and analyzed with the help of Ucinet and NetDraw software.Findings – As a result, it was found that informal networks are quite active in the restaurant. Their formation and functioning are part of the work culture of the informal organization, and do not necessarily have a direct association with formal positions and sectors. Informal organization assumes a certain independence from the formal structure, but not entirely, since the configuration of the friendship, trust and learning networks are associated with the dynamics of the restaurant's operation and the relevance of the activities performed by the workers.Originality/value – The research shows that the analysis of social networks allows a better understanding of the relationships established between workers, as well as the intermediated content, formation of informal groups, identification of actors who are leaders and mapping of information flows, contributing to the understanding of the informal organization of work.

Condições de ambiência em restaurantes comerciais

Introdução: Ambiência é a organização que um espaço físico recebe, envolvendo questões técnicas e estruturais do ambiente. Além do espaço físico, é também levado em consideração que, nesse espaço, haverá relações sociais e interpessoais e que, portanto, o local deve ser acolhedor e confortável em todos os sentidos. Objetivo: Avaliar as condições de ambiência em restaurantes comerciais de Fortaleza-CE. Métodos: O estudo foi do tipo observacional, transversal, descritivo e analítico, desenvolvido no período de dezembro de 2018 a fevereiro de 2019, quando foi avaliada a ambiência de 20 restaurantes comerciais da cidade de Fortaleza-CE. Nesses restaurantes, foram avaliados os setores de recebimento, pré-preparo e preparo, cocção, higienização, distribuição, inspeção de matérias-primas, salão de refeição e setores administrativos. A avaliação das unidades de alimentação e nutrição (UAN) foi realizada por um instrumento estruturado que possuía um cabeçalho com a identificação da empresa, e no qual foram registrados dados de temperatura, ruído, iluminação, umidade e cor do piso, parede e teto. Os dados foram tabulados no software Excel® 2013 e apresentados em frequência absoluta e relativa, e em média e desvio padrão. Resultados: Os resultados mostraram inadequações em umidade, temperatura, iluminação e cores em vários setores dos restaurantes avaliados, confirmando a hipótese do trabalho. Conclusões: Conclui-se que há inadequações de ambiência primária em restaurantes comerciais de Fortaleza-CE, podendo-se levar em consideração que a maioria das UANs foi construída sem o planejamento adequado à saúde dos colaboradores.

Avaliação da Qualidade Microbiológica de Sashimis a Base de Salmão e Atum Comercializados na Cidade de Fortaleza-CE

O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a qualidade microbiológica de sashimis a base de salmão e atum comercializados na cidade de Fortaleza-CE. Foram coletadas oito amostras de seis estabelecimentos diferentes, sendo eles: restaurante, quiosque (shopping), supermercado e food-truck. As amostras foram submetidas a análises de contagem de bactérias mesófilas totais pelo método de plaqueamento em superfície, coliformes a 35 °C e 45 °C, pelo método do Número Mais Provável (NMP.g-1) e identificação de Sthapylococcus aureus de acordo com o método de contagem direta em placas. As amostras coletadas dos quiosques apresentaram maiores quantidades de bactérias mesófilas em sashimi de salmão, coliformes a 35 °C em sashimi de atum e coliformes a 45 °C em ambos os tipos de sashimi. O maior valor para coliformes a 35 °C foi encontrado nas amostras do restaurante. Na análise realizada para a contagem de Staphylococcus aureus observou-se que os níveis se enquadram nos padrões estabelecidos pela legislação em vigor. Todas as amostras de sashimi estão em acordo com os padrões estabelecidos pela legislação vigente, porém, constatou-se elevada contagem de bactérias aeróbias mesófilas e coliformes totais. Diante disso, sugere-se que as amostras estudadas podem estar associadas a falhas no controle de tempo e temperatura de armazenamento dos peixes, evidenciando-se a importância no controle de qualidade desse tipo de alimento que não passa por nenhum processo adicional antes de ser consumido.

Experiências de imigrantes africanas na cidade de Fortaleza-CE (2010-2017)

O artigo analisa experiências de vidas de mulheres africanas imigrantes e residentes na cidade de Fortaleza-CE, Brasil, em um contexto de migração transnacional. As mulheres apresentam discursos marcantes com relação à raça, religião, gênero, sexualidade e pertencimento étnico. A partir da observação etnográfica, entrevistas abertas e conversas informais, comparei as experiências migratórias de três mulheres de nacionalidades cabo-verdiana e bissau-guineense, verificando seus distintos lugares enquanto africanas, negras e estrangeiras interseccionando com diversos marcadores sociais. Após o deslocamento de África para o Brasil, as jovens passam a apresentar pertencimentos diferentes daqueles que assumiam nos seus países de origem, ressignificando identificações de raça, orientação sexual, religião e trabalho.

Sedation in Pediatric Patients: Assessment of Pediatric Knowledge

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of Pediatric Dentists in the city of Fortaleza-CE about the practice of sedation. Methods: Participated 66 professional’s specialists registered in the Regional Council of Dentistry - Ceara who worked in public and private service. Data collection was performed through a structured and self-administered questionnaire. The data obtained were tabulated in the IBM SPSS Statistics program and analyzed through a descriptive and exploratory statistical analysis. Results: The results showed that 36.4% of the professionals had 5 to 10 years of specialization, 93.9% were female and 59.1% both worked in the public and private sectors. Only 21.1% had a sedation course and 33.3% used the technique. Midazolam and Cloral Hydrate were the most commonly cited drugs in the sedation technique. Allergic reactions were the most reported as risk of sedation. Conclusion: Considering the limitations of this study, it is possible to consider that the professionals have reasonable knowledge and few use the technique of sedation, mainly because they do not feel safe. Key words: Pediatric Dentistry, Anxiety, Sedation, Sedation in pediatric patients, Anxiolytics.

Sharing Economy and Sustainability Logic: Analyzing the Use of Shared Bikes

Abstract A sustainability-oriented logic is required in order to change the consumerist logic of the society. This is possible by changing the beliefs and values shared among stakeholders regarding their behaviors. The institutional logic of sustainability (ILS) concept emerges in response to this need. In the context of the sharing economy, this research aims to understand the formation of ILS with the implementation of shared bikes in the city of Fortaleza-CE. Therefore, an in-depth case study was developed with actors that developed the Bicicletar project. The results demonstrate that: (a) several events happened to enable the insertion of the project; (b) city hall played a prominent role as a stimulator of change; (c) the city's mobility structure has been modified; and (d) sustainability practices are observed in all dimensions, with an emphasis on the environmental one. With this discussion, we contribute to the understanding of how sustainability can be practiced in other contexts. There is also the contribution of theoretical elements that facilitate understanding of the sustainability concept.

Accuracy of the defining characteristics in nursing diagnoses of Hyperthermia in newborns.

to clinically validate the accuracy of the defining characteristics in nursing diagnoses of Hyperthermia in newborns. a cross-sectional study conducted in units of medium and high risk in a maternity from the city of Fortaleza-CE. A total of 216 newborns were evaluated to identify the defining characteristics of diagnoses. A latent class model with random effects was used to measure sensitivity and specificity. Hyperthermia was present in 5.6% of the sample. The characteristics lack of suction maintenance (31.3%); skin warm to touch (25.5%); lethargy (24.2%); and tachypnea (21.4%) were the most frequent. Stupor presented higher sensitivity (99.9%) and specificity (100%) while vasodilation characteristics, irritability and lethargy only showed significant values for specificity (92.7%, 91.6% and 74.3%, respectively). four characteristics of high specificity contribute to Hyperthemia. However, stupor is the only one with significant sensitivity to identify it at its early-stage.

Concepções em redução de danos no projeto Consultório de Rua: práticas na saúde mental

http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1807-1384.2017v14n2p57Discutem-se as concepções da Redução de Danos no âmbito do uso e abuso das substâncias psicoativas através das práticas terapêuticas da abordagem de rua em território urbano, no Projeto Consultório de Rua. Trata-se de um estudo empírico, com natureza qualitativa e exploratória, no município de Fortaleza-CE. A sistematização do conhecimento desdobrou-se na perspectiva crítico-analítica de análise do fenômeno social e de suas relações com o campo da saúde mental, pela práxis social, através de pesquisa de campo, por meio do diário de campo e entrevista semiestruturada, e revisão de literatura especializada. Por meio da análise de conteúdo consideraram-se as categorias Cuidado, Acessibilidade, Territorialidade, Estratégia, Política e Escuta. Foi discutida a Política de Redução de Danos enquanto estratégia transversal nas práticas terapêuticas da abordagem de rua na saúde pública.

A política de assistência social e a promoção ao trabalho: uma análise do PRONATEC BSM a partir de um estudo com egressos em Fortaleza-CE

This article analyzes the Programa Nacional de Acesso ao Ensino Tecnico e Emprego (PRONATEC) Brasil Sem Miseria, from a study of data obtained during research for a master’s degree. It discusses PRONATEC BSM as a strategy of insertion and/or rehabilitation of poor and extremely poor people into the market, through professional qualification. The methodolo-gy used was based on bibliographic, documentary and empirical research of a qualitative nature. The study was conducted in the city of Fortaleza-CE, with the research subjects being PRONATEC-graduates, who were referred to the program through the Centro de Qualificacao Profissional (Casa Brasil), from the neighborhood Granja Portugal, as well as professionals of the Secretaria Municipal de Trabalho, Desenvolvimento Social e Combate a Fome (SETRA). This study concluded that PRONATEC BSM has not alleviated the schooling deficiencies of the population for which it was intended, nor has it guaranteed their integration or reintegration into the formal labor market, especially since there is no effective coordination with other public policies, especially policies of education and of employment and income. The relevance of this study lies in its analysis of both the settings of social welfare policy, as in the work in the contemporary scenario, and its reflection upon the theoretical/ideological foundations that underlie the policies designed to increase employability in the current time period of Brazilian politics.

Aspectos sociodemográficos dos usuários de crack assistidos pela rede de atenção psicossocial

Objetivou-se analisar o perfil sociodemográfico de um grupo de usuários de crack assistidos pelos serviços de saúde e rede social de apoio. Estudo exploratório descritivo com abordagem quantitativa, realizado na cidade de Fortaleza-CE. Os resultados apontam para 92,5% de idivíduos do sexo masculino, com idade entre 30 e 39 anos (50%), que residem com familiares (59%), ensino médio completo (37,5%). Possibilitou-se desconstruir estereótipos estabelecidos socialmente sobre a perspectiva de vida desses sujeitos. Concepções errôneas sobre usuários de crack podem levar a intervenções equivocadas, necessitando aprofundamento de estudos sobre os mesmos.

Elderly residents in homes for the aged: adjustment in the light of Callista Roy

This study aimed to evaluate the adaptation of elderly individuals voluntarily reside in Institution for the Aged (LTCF) in the city of Fortaleza-CE, based on the theoretical model of Roy. Descriptive study, in a IPLI involving thirteen elderly residents. Data collect was through interviews in the months of October and December 2011 and organized by thematic content analysis. The following themes has emerged: I Physical subdivided into body sensation and body image; Staff and I, subdivided into self-consistency and auto ideal be moral-ethical-spiritual. Thus, the option to live in ILPI not effectively changed the lives of elderly people. They managed to adapt to the local and coexist well with internal and external stimuli.

Exposure and cancer risk assessment for formaldehyde and acetaldehyde in the hospitals, Fortaleza-Brazil

The levels of internal and external concentrations of formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, as well as occupational risk based on individual exposure to and potential carcinogenic effects of these, were evaluated in eight environments of two hospitals in the city of Fortaleza-CE during September and October of 2009. The results depicted a variation of 1.98–24.87 μg m −3 formaldehyde and of 9.38–55.10 μg m −3 acetaldehyde; the main sources of emissions were internal. The exposure levels showed values above the allowable limits for some of the environments studied (permissible exposure limits estimated as an 8-h time-weighted average (PEL-TWA)). The estimation of total cancer risk is of a similar magnitude to other studies, and the risk is 12–18% greater for women than men.

História reprodutiva de mulheres laqueadas

OBJETIVO: Investigar o perfil obstétrico de mulheres laqueadas e a existência de associação com variáveis sóciodemográficas e sexuais. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, retrospectivo e documental, desenvolvido em um Centro de Parto Natural em julho de 2008, na cidade de Fortaleza-CE. A amostra foi composta por 277 prontuários de usuárias laqueadas. RESULTADOS: Houve alto número de gestações associado à baixa escolaridade, início precoce da vida sexual e escassa utilização pregressa de métodos contraceptivos reversíveis, alta freqüência de partos cesarianos e abortos. CONCLUSÃO: O perfil encontrado reafirma a necessidade de fortalecer as orientações e a troca de informação no planejamento famíliar entre profissionais de saúde e a população atendida, estimular a participação masculina e garantir o acesso aos diversos métodos contraceptivos.