Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jul 2022
Braden scale for predicting pneumonia after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.
Stroke-associated pneumonia is an infection that commonly occurs in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage and causes serious burdens. In this study, we evaluated the validity of the Braden scale for predicting stroke-associated pneumonia after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. ⋯ The Braden scale, with a cutoff point of 15 points, is moderately valid for predicting stroke-associated pneumonia after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jul 2022
Self-reported symptoms and seroprevalence against SARS-CoV-2 in the population of Mato Grosso: a household-based survey in 2020.
This study aimed to analyze the association between self-reported symptoms and seroprevalence against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the population of Mato Grosso. ⋯ A high proportion of asymptomatic cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was identified in the general population, even among older adults and individuals with comorbidities.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jul 2022
Lower urinary system symptoms and affecting factors in female students staying in a dormitory.
The aim of the study was to determine the lower urinary system symptoms and the factors affecting it among young women living in the dormitory. ⋯ It is recommended to carry out community-based studies to raise awareness of women, support priority risk groups by screening, and increase the number of specialist healthcare personnel for quality care and treatment.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jul 2022
Analysis of related factors of behavioral problems in children with congenital pseudarthrosis of tibia.
This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with behavioral problems in children with congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia. ⋯ Children with congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia are facing the issues of high rates of behavioral problems. Parents of children with congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia had higher levels of anxiety and depression than parents of normal children. The anxiety and depressive state of mind of parents or caregivers had a significant impact on the behavior of children with congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jul 2022
Premenstrual Syndrome and Childbirth Fear Prior to Pregnancy in Young Women: An Association and Cross-Sectional Study.
The aim of the study was to determine the association between premenstrual syndrome and the childbirth fear prior to pregnancy. ⋯ The score of the Women Childbirth Fear-Prior to Pregnancy Scale increases with an increase in the score of the Premenstrual Syndrome subscale. It should be evaluated whether or not women experiencing premenstrual syndrome have the childbirth fear prior to pregnancy.