Abstract Objective: To describe the process of translation into Brazilian Portuguese and cross-cultural adaptation of the French Reflux Symptom Score-12 questionnaire used for the diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal reflux. Methods: This was across-cultural translation and adaptation study of a health instrument, with a cross-sectional design. It was carried out in eight stages: translation from French into Brazilian Portuguese, cultural adaptation by a panel of experts, application of the first version (pilot test 1), adaptation by a panel of experts, application of the second version (pilot test 2), back translation, reviewing by a committee in conjunction with the author of the original instrument and, application of the final version. The Brazilian Portuguese versions of the questionnaire were applied to individuals with symptoms and signs of laryngopharyngeal reflux who underwent pHmetry and esophageal manometry at the study site. Results: In pilot test 1, the first version of the RSS-12 in Brazilian Portuguese was applied to 30 patients. The patients had no difficulty to understand any of the 12 symptom items, but 15 patients (50%) had difficulty interpreting the symptom frequency score. After adapting the format of the frequency score, a version 2 of the RSS-12 in Brazilian Portuguese was applied to another 23 patients, who completed the questionnaire in full without any difficulty. Along with the review committee, the author of the original RSS-12 considered the version 2 to be adequate and did not propose any changes, so it was approved as the final version of the Brazilian Portuguese RSS-12. Conclusion: The Brazilian Portuguese version of the instrument, called Reflux Symptom Score-12 PT-BR, shows good understanding and linguistic, conceptual and content equivalence, in relation to the original Reflux Symptom Score-12.

ABSTRACT Background: Bacterial resistance to extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) is present worldwide. Empirical antibiotic therapy is often needed, and the use of fluoroquinolones, such as ciprofloxacin and norfloxacin, is common. This study aimed to analyze the urine cultures from 2,680 outpatients in January 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, with bacterial counts above 100,000 CFU/mL in which Escherichia coli was the etiological agent. Methods: We monitored the resistance of ESBL-positive and ESBL-negative strains to ciprofloxacin and norfloxacin and evaluated resistance rates. Results: Significantly higher fluoroquinolone resistance rates were observed among ESBL-positive strains in all years studied. Furthermore, a significant increase in the rate of fluoroquinolone resistance was observed between 2021 and 2022 in ESBL-positive and -negative strains, as well as from 2020 to 2021 among the ESBL-positive strains. Conclusions: The data obtained in the present study showed a tendency towards an increase in fluoroquinolone resistance among ESBL-positive and -negative E. coli strains isolated from urine cultures in Brazil. Since empirical antibiotic therapy with fluoroquinolones is commonly used to treat diverse types of infections, such as community-acquired urinary tract infections, this work highlights the need for continuous monitoring of fluoroquinolone resistance among E. coli strains circulating in the community, which can mitigate the frequency of therapeutic failures and development of widespread multidrug-resistant strains.

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the conceptions about COVID-19 among Brazilians who carry out commuting to work in clandestine mines located on the borders between Brazil, French Guiana and Suriname. Method: This is qualitative research, from an analytical perspective, based on Social Representation Theory. Semi-structured, audio-recorded interviews were carried out with 10 Brazilians who experience work routine in clandestine mining on the border between Brazil, French Guiana and Suriname. Results: Two analytical categories emerged: “The disease of otherness”; and “Health access dimension”. Conclusion: Disease severity was attributed to another or a human body organ, and not to individuals as a whole. Access to health services was established on issues of inequity, violence and illegal practices. The nature of a transient population, which carries out commuting and informal and clandestine work, demonstrates vulnerability to COVID-19 and a lower propensity to receive care.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar las concepciones sobre el COVID-19 entre los brasileños que realizan desplazamientos para trabajar en minas clandestinas ubicadas en las fronteras entre Brasil, Guayana Francesa y Surinam. Método: Investigación cualitativa, desde una perspectiva analítica, basada en la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas y grabadas en audio a 10 brasileños que viven la rutina de trabajo en minas clandestinas en la frontera entre Brasil, Guayana Francesa y Surinam. Resultados: Se designaron dos categorías analíticas: “La enfermedad de la alteridad”; y “Dimensiones del acceso a la salud”. Conclusión: La gravedad de la enfermedad se atribuyó a otro o a un órgano del cuerpo humano, y no al individuo en su conjunto. El acceso a los servicios de salud se estableció sobre temas de inequidad, violencia y prácticas ilegales. La naturaleza de la población transitoria, que realiza desplazamientos y trabajos informales y clandestinos, demuestra vulnerabilidad al COVID-19 y una menor propensión a recibir atención.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar as concepções acerca da covid-19 entre brasileiros que realizam migração pendular para trabalhar em garimpos clandestinos situados nas fronteiras entre Brasil, Guiana Francesa e Suriname. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa, em uma perspectiva analítica, alicerçada na Teoria das Representações Sociais. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas, áudiogravadas com 10 brasileiros que vivenciam a rotina de trabalho em garimpos clandestinos na fronteira entre Brasil, Guiana Francesa e Suriname. Resultados: Foram designadas duas categorias analíticas: “A doença da alteridade”; e “Dimensão do acesso à saúde”. Conclusão: A gravidade da doença foi atribuída ao outro ou a um órgão do corpo humano, e não ao indivíduo como um todo. O acesso aos serviços de saúde instituiu-se em questões de iniquidade, violência e práticas ilegais. O caráter de população transitória, que realiza migração pendular e de trabalho informal e clandestino, demonstra vulnerabilidade à covid-19 e menor propensão a receber cuidados.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a cobertura vacinal para influenza e os motivos para vacinação ou não em idosos, nas campanhas dos anos de 2019 e 2020. Métodos Estudo quantitativo e longitudinal, realizado em Três Lagoas (MS). Participaram idosos cadastrados em serviços de saúde ou de convivência. No primeiro trimestre de 2020, foram avaliados presencialmente 172 idosos, dos quais 86 foram reentrevistados entre agosto e outubro de 2020 por meio de contato telefônico. Na primeira entrevista, questionou-se sobre a vacinação contra a gripe em 2019 e os motivos para vacinação ou não. Na segunda, as questões foram sobre a vacinação em 2020 e os motivos. As coberturas vacinais de 2019 e 2020 foram comparadas pelo teste de McNemar. Resultados Houve predomínio de mulheres, com média de 69,1 anos de idade. A cobertura vacinal em 2019 foi de 90,7%. A maioria tomou a vacina por acreditar que era importante se vacinar. Como motivos para a não vacinação, destacaram-se as reações anteriores e o fato de não ficar gripado. Em 2020, a cobertura foi de 86,0%. A maioria dos idosos se vacinou pelo fato de a vacina estar disponível no Sistema Único de Saúde. Os motivos para não vacinação foram medo de sair de casa devido à pandemia e falta de orientação profissional. Não houve diferença significativa na cobertura vacinal em 2019 e 2020 (p=0,388). Conclusão A cobertura vacinal diminuiu no ano da pandemia, sem diferença significativa. Informações confiáveis de profissionais de saúde e da mídia são essenciais para a manutenção de altas coberturas vacinais.

Abstract Objective To assess influenza vaccination coverage and reasons for vaccination or not in older adults, in the campaigns of 2019 and 2020. Methods This is a quantitative and longitudinal study, carried out in Três Lagoas (MS). Older adults registered in health care or social services participated. In the first quarter of 2020, 172 older adults were assessed in person, of whom 86 were re-interviewed between August and October 2020 through telephone contact. In the first interview, questions were asked about the flu vaccination in 2019 and the reasons for vaccination or not. In the second, the questions were about vaccination in 2020 and why. Vaccination coverage for 2019 and 2020 was compared using the McNemar test. Results There was a predominance of women, with an average age of 69.1 years. Vaccination coverage in 2019 was 90.7%. Most of them took the vaccine because they believed it was important. As reasons for non-vaccination, the previous reactions and the fact that they did not have the flu were highlighted. In 2020, coverage was 86.0%. Most older adults were vaccinated because the vaccine was available in the Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde). The reasons for non-vaccination were fear of leaving home due to the pandemic and lack of professional guidance. There was no significant difference in vaccination coverage in 2019 and 2020 (p=0.388). Conclusion Vaccination coverage decreased in the year of the pandemic, with no significant difference. Reliable information from healthcare professionals and the media is essential for maintaining high vaccination coverage.

Resumen Objetivo Evaluar la cobertura vacunal de la influenza y los motivos para la vacunación o no de adultos mayores en las campañas de los años de 2019 y de 2020. Métodos Estudio cuantitativo y longitudinal, realizado en Três Lagoas (Mato Grosso do Sul). Participaron adultos mayores registrados en servicios de salud o de convivencia. En el primer trimestre de 2020, 172 adultos mayores fueron evaluados presencialmente de los que 86 fueron entrevistados nuevamente entre agosto y octubre de 2020 por medio de contacto telefónico. En la primera entrevista, se preguntó sobre la vacunación contra la gripe en el 2019 y los motivos para vacunarse o no vacunarse. En la segunda, las preguntas fueron sobre la vacunación en el 2020 y los motivos. Las coberturas vacunales de 2019 y de 2020 fueron comparadas por la prueba de McNemar. Resultados Hubo un predominio de mujeres, con un promedio de 69,1 años de edad. La cobertura vacunal en el 2019 fue del 90,7 %. La mayoría tomó la vacuna por considerar que era importante vacunarse. Como motivos para la no vacunación, se destacaron las reacciones anteriores y el hecho de no quedarse engripado. En el 2020, la cobertura fue del 86,0 %. La mayoría de los adultos mayores se vacunó por el hecho de que la vacuna está disponible en el Sistema Único de Salud. Los motivos para la no vacunación fueron el miedo de salir de casa en función de la pandemia y la falta de orientación profesional. No hubo diferencia significante en la cobertura vacunal en el 2019 y el 2020 (p=0,388). Conclusión La cobertura vacunal disminuyó el año de la pandemia, sin significante diferencia. Informaciones confiables de profesionales de salud y de los medios son esenciales para el mantenimiento de altas coberturas vacunales.

Abstract Pockmarks are circular or elliptical structures formed at the seabed by the expulsion of gas from the subsurface. They are widely distributed along the continental margin off southeastern Brazil and can be over a kilometer wide and 100 meters deep. However, studies concerning the organic characteristics of these pockmark areas are scarce. This study sought to evaluate the organic composition of the sedimentary matter in pockmark areas located in the continental slope region of the southern Brazilian coast. Hydrocarbons, sterols, long-chain alcohols, stable isotopes of C and N, total organic carbon, and total nitrogen were assessed to provide an organic molecular characterization of the pockmarks located in the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean. These compounds did not reflect the organic characteristics of the scape of fluids that generate pockmark structures.

Abstract This systematic review evaluated the potential utility of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in bone repair in animals. The question is: can the use of PRF in bone defects in healthy rats induce bone repair compared to clot? This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (Prisma). The protocol was registered with Prospero (CRD [42020162319]). The literature search involved nine databases, including grey literature. All studies evaluated the bone defects created in rats filled with PRF and clots (control). Biomaterial evaluation was also performed in this study. The risk of bias was assessed using the Systematic Review Center for Laboratory Animal Experimentation (Syrcle) tool for animal studies. A meta-analysis of quantitative data was performed to estimate the effect of PRF on bone repair in rats. Heterogeneity among the studies was assessed using the I2 statistic. The literature search retrieved 685 studies, 10 of which fulfilled the eligibility criteria, and 4 were included in the quantitative assessment. Analysis of the risk of bias revealed that most studies had a high risk of bias in performance and detection. Meta-analysis yielded divergent results and the absence of a statistically significant effect: PRF with control (standardized mean difference 2.54, 95% confidence interval -0.80–5.89; p = 0.14). In general, study heterogeneity was high (I2 ≥ 75.0%). The quality of the studies that influenced the conclusion of the review was based on the PICO, the sources and form of the search, the study selection criteria, the form of evaluation of publication bias, the evaluation of the quality of the studies, and data extraction by two researchers. PRF did not provide significant benefits for bone repair, resulting in unpredictable effects.

Resumo Fundamento A síndrome metabólica é caracterizada por um conjunto de comorbidades. Durante a síndrome, observam-se alterações estruturais no sistema cardiovascular, especialmente o remodelamento vascular. Uma das causas predisponentes para essas alterações é a inflamação crônica oriunda de mudanças na estrutura e composição do tecido adiposo perivascular. Atorvastatina é eficaz no tratamento das dislipidemias. No entanto, seus efeitos pleiotrópicos não são totalmente compreendidos. Supõe-se que, durante a síndrome metabólica, ocorre remodelamento vascular e que o tratamento com atorvastatina pode ser capaz de atenuar tal condição. Objetivos Avaliar os efeitos do tratamento com atorvastatina sobre o remodelamento vascular em modelo experimental de síndrome metabólica. Métodos Camundongos Swiss receberam dieta controle ou dieta hiperglicídica por 18 semanas. Após 14 semanas de dieta, os camundongos foram tratados com veículo ou atorvastatina (20mg/kg) durante 4 semanas. Foram avaliados o perfil nutricional e metabólico por testes bioquímicos; análise estrutural da artéria aorta por histologia e dosagem de citocinas por ensaio imunoenzimático. O nível de significância aceitável para os resultados foi p <0,05. Resultados A dieta hiperglicídica promoveu o desenvolvimento de síndrome metabólica. Tal fato culminou no remodelamento hipertrófico do músculo liso vascular e tecido adiposo perivascular. Além disso, houve aumentos das citocinas TNF-α e IL-6 circulantes e no tecido adiposo perivascular. O tratamento com atorvastatina reduziu significativamente os danos metabólicos, o remodelamento vascular e os níveis de citocinas. Conclusão Atorvastatina ameniza danos metabólicos associados à síndrome metabólica induzida por dieta hiperglicídica, além de atenuar o remodelamento vascular, sendo esses efeitos associados à redução de citocinas pró-inflamatórias.

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome is characterized by an array of comorbidities. During this syndrome, structural changes are observed in the cardiovascular system, especially vascular remodeling. One of the predisposing causes for these changes is chronic inflammation resulting from changes in the structure and composition of perivascular adipose tissue. Atorvastatin is effective in the treatment of dyslipidemias. However, its pleiotropic effects have not been completely understood. We hypothesize that metabolic syndrome may lead to vascular remodeling and that atorvastatin therapy may be able to attenuate this condition. Objectives To assess the effects of atorvastatin therapy on vascular remodeling in an experimental model of metabolic syndrome. Methods Swiss mice received a control diet or a hyperglicemic diet for 18 weeks. After 14 weeks of diet, mice were treated with vehicle or atorvastatin (20mg/kg) during for 4 weeks. Nutritional and metabolic profiles were assessed by biochemical tests; moreover, a histological assessment of aorta structure was conducted, and cytokine levels were determined by the immunoenzyme assay. The acceptable level of significance for the results was set at p<0.05. Results Hyperglicemic diet promoted the development of metabolic syndrome. It indeed culminated in hypertrophic remodeling of vascular smooth muscle and perivascular adipose tissue. Furthermore, there were increases in the levels of circulating TNF-α and IL-6 and in the perivascular adipose tissue. Atorvastatin therapy significantly reduced metabolic damages, vascular remodeling, and cytokine levels. Conclusion Atorvastatin attenuate metabolic damages associated with metabolic syndrome induced by hyperglycemic diet, in addition to attenuating vascular remodeling; both effects are associated with reduced levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines.

The objective this study was to evaluated the influence of silica modified with protic ionic liquid (PIL) on an immobilized biocatalyst by covalent binding of Burkholderia cepacia lipase (BCL) in a PBR and in the transesterification reaction, by characterization and mass transfer of the system studied. The results showed that maximum conversion of ethyl esters was 39 ± 1.73% at 96 h (IB on control silica) and 47 ± 2.0% in 72 h (IB on modified silica). The PIL also influenced the analysis of residence time distribution (RTD) with the mean time ranging from 14.94 (control silica) to 25 min (modified silica). Variation of the reaction parameters (temperature, flow rate and molar ratio) positively influenced the mass transfer coefficient (kc) which varied from 0.95 × 10−4 to 2.39 × 10−4 m s−1 (IB on control silica) and from 1.22 × 10−4 to 3.06 × 10−4 m s−1 (IB on modified silica).

Resumo Objetivo descrever a prevalência autorreferida das deficiências intelectual, física, auditiva e visual, segundo variáveis sociodemográficas, grau de limitação e frequência de uso de serviço de reabilitação. Métodos Dados provenientes da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde, inquérito populacional. Foram calculadas as prevalências autorreferidas de deficiência física, mental, visual e auditiva e seus intervalos de confiança de 95%, estratificados por sexo, faixa etária, raça/cor, para Brasil, local de residência e Grandes Regiões. Resultados a prevalência de deficiência autorreferida no país foi de 6,2% (12,4 milhões de pessoas). A prevalência de deficiência física foi de 1,3%, maior em homens, em indivíduos com 60 anos ou mais na região Nordeste. A deficiência visual foi mais prevalente (3,6%), aumentou com a idade, assim como deficiência auditiva. A deficiência adquirida foi maior em relação à de nascença (exceto intelectual). Menor grau de limitação foi observado entre os que referiram deficiência visual e o uso de serviços de saúde foi menos frequente. Conclusão há necessidade de ampliar o acesso às ações de promoção, diagnóstico e tratamento precoce, bem como o fortalecer políticas públicas direcionadas a esta população.

Abstract Objective To describe the self-reported prevalence of intellectual disability, physical, hearing and visual, according to sociodemographic variables, degree of limitation and frequency of rehabilitation service use. Methods Data from the National Health Survey, a population survey. the self-reported prevalence of physical, mental, visual and hearing were calculated and their 95% confidence intervals, stratified by sex, age, race / color, for Brazil, place of residence and Major Regions. Results The prevalence of self-reported disability in the country was 6.2% (12.4 million people). The prevalence of disability was 1.3% higher in men, in people aged 60 or more in the Northeast. Visual impairment was more prevalent (3.6%), increased with age, as well as hearing loss. Acquired deficiency was higher in relation to the birth (except intellectual). Lesser degree of limitation was observed among those who reported visual impairment and the use of health services was less frequent. Conclusion It is necessary to expand access to health promotion, early diagnosis and treatment, as well as strengthen public policies aimed at this population.

Resumo Objetivo descrever a prevalência autorreferida das deficiências intelectual, física, auditiva e visual, segundo variáveis sociodemográficas, grau de limitação e frequência de uso de serviço de reabilitação. Métodos Dados provenientes da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde, inquérito populacional. Foram calculadas as prevalências autorreferidas de deficiência física, mental, visual e auditiva e seus intervalos de confiança de 95%, estratificados por sexo, faixa etária, raça/cor, para Brasil, local de residência e Grandes Regiões. Resultados a prevalência de deficiência autorreferida no país foi de 6,2% (12,4 milhões de pessoas). A prevalência de deficiência física foi de 1,3%, maior em homens, em indivíduos com 60 anos ou mais na região Nordeste. A deficiência visual foi mais prevalente (3,6%), aumentou com a idade, assim como deficiência auditiva. A deficiência adquirida foi maior em relação à de nascença (exceto intelectual). Menor grau de limitação foi observado entre os que referiram deficiência visual e o uso de serviços de saúde foi menos frequente. Conclusão há necessidade de ampliar o acesso às ações de promoção, diagnóstico e tratamento precoce, bem como o fortalecer políticas públicas direcionadas a esta população.

Abstract Objective To describe the self-reported prevalence of intellectual disability, physical, hearing and visual, according to sociodemographic variables, degree of limitation and frequency of rehabilitation service use. Methods Data from the National Health Survey, a population survey. the self-reported prevalence of physical, mental, visual and hearing were calculated and their 95% confidence intervals, stratified by sex, age, race / color, for Brazil, place of residence and Major Regions. Results The prevalence of self-reported disability in the country was 6.2% (12.4 million people). The prevalence of disability was 1.3% higher in men, in people aged 60 or more in the Northeast. Visual impairment was more prevalent (3.6%), increased with age, as well as hearing loss. Acquired deficiency was higher in relation to the birth (except intellectual). Lesser degree of limitation was observed among those who reported visual impairment and the use of health services was less frequent. Conclusion It is necessary to expand access to health promotion, early diagnosis and treatment, as well as strengthen public policies aimed at this population.

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the genetic expression of adipokines in the adipocytes of monosodium glutamate (MSG)-treated obese rats submitted to physical activity.Materials and methods Obesity was induced by neonatal MSG administration. Exercised rats (MSG and control) were subjected to swim training for 30 min for 10 weeks, whereas their respective controls remained sedentary. Total RNA was obtained from sections of the mesenteric adipose tissue of the rats. mRNA levels of adiponectin (Adipoq), tumor necrosis factor alpha (Tnf), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (Ppara), and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (Pparg) adipokines were quantified by quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qRT-PCR).Results In the exercise-trained control group, the expression of Adipoq increased compared to the sedentary control, which was not observed in the MSG-obese rats. Increased levels of Tnf in MSG-obese rats were not reversed by the swim training. The expression of Ppara was higher in sedentary MSG-obese rats compared to the sedentary control. Swimming increased this adipokine expression in the exercise-trained control rats compared to the sedentary ones. mRNA levels of Pparg were higher in the sedentary MSG-rats compared to the sedentary control; however, the exercise did not influenced its expression in the groups analyzed.Conclusions In conclusion, regular physical activity was not capable to correct the expression of proinflammatory adipokines in MSG-obese rat adipocytes.

O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a frequência de afastamentos por doenças ocupacionais de trabalhadores rurais em uma safra canavieira. Foram analisados 1.230 atestados médicos classificados de acordo com a 10a revisão da Classificação Internacional de Doenças (CID-10) de 400 trabalhadores rurais. Nos atestados foram analisados: diagnóstico médico, sexo, dias de afastamento e período do afastamento. Em todos os períodos as doenças osteomusculares apresentaram maior frequência de atestados seguidos das doenças respiratórias (p < 0,05). Os atestados por doenças osteomusculares foram mais frequentes no fim da safra do que na entressafra (p < 0,05). Em relação ao número de dias afastados, 75% dos atestados foram de um dia. Os atestados por doenças do aparelho geniturinário obtiveram maior número de dias afastados (p < 0,001). Assim, é fundamental a atuação de uma equipe multidisciplinar de profissionais da saúde que atentem para o desenvolvimento de atividades de ergonomia, equipamentos de proteção individual e orientações de saúde direcionadas especificamente às necessidades dessa população.

The aim of this study was to analyze the frequency of work-related sick leave in sugarcane workers. A total of 1,230 medical excuses for 400 sugarcane workers were analyzed according to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10). The following items were analyzed: diagnosis, sex, and length and season of sick leave. In all the seasons, musculoskeletal diseases showed the highest sick leave rate, following by respiratory diseases (p < 0.05). Sick leave due to musculoskeletal diseases was more frequent at the end of the sugarcane harvest than during the intercrop season (p < 0.05). Seventy-five percent of medical excuses were for one day. The longest sick leaves were for diseases of the genitourinary tract (p < 0.001). It is thus essential to have a multidisciplinary health team focused on the development of ergonomic activities, personal protective equipment, and health orientation specifically targeting this group’s needs.

El objetivo del estudio fue analizar la frecuencia de ausencias por enfermedades ocupacionales de trabajadores rurales en una zafra azucarera. Fueron analizados 1.230 certificados médicos de acuerdo con la 10a revisión de la Classificación Internacional de las Enfermedades (CID-10) de 400 trabajadores rurales. En los certificados se examinaron: diagnóstico médico, sexo, días de ausencia y período de ausencia. En los períodos descritos las enfermedades del aparato locomotor mostraron una mayor frecuencia en los certificados, seguidas de las enfermedades respiratorias (p < 0,05). Los certificados por enfermedades del aparato locomotor fueron más frecuentes al final que en al principio de la zafra (p < 0,05). En relación con el número de días de ausencias, un 75% de los certificados tenían un día. Los certificados médicos de las enfermedades del sistema genitourinario tenían un mayor número de días de ausencias (p < 0,001). Por ello, es esencial trabajar con un equipo multidisciplinar de profesionales de la salud que se centren en el desarrollo de actividades de ergonomía, equipo de protección individual y orientación, dirigidos específicamente a las necesidades de esta población.

O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a frequência de afastamentos por doenças ocupacionais de trabalhadores rurais em uma safra canavieira. Foram analisados 1.230 atestados médicos classificados de acordo com a 10a revisão da Classificação Internacional de Doenças (CID-10) de 400 trabalhadores rurais. Nos atestados foram analisados: diagnóstico médico, sexo, dias de afastamento e período do afastamento. Em todos os períodos as doenças osteomusculares apresentaram maior frequência de atestados seguidos das doenças respiratórias (p < 0,05). Os atestados por doenças osteomusculares foram mais frequentes no fim da safra do que na entressafra (p < 0,05). Em relação ao número de dias afastados, 75% dos atestados foram de um dia. Os atestados por doenças do aparelho geniturinário obtiveram maior número de dias afastados (p < 0,001). Assim, é fundamental a atuação de uma equipe multidisciplinar de profissionais da saúde que atentem para o desenvolvimento de atividades de ergonomia, equipamentos de proteção individual e orientações de saúde direcionadas especificamente às necessidades dessa população.

The aim of this study was to analyze the frequency of work-related sick leave in sugarcane workers. A total of 1,230 medical excuses for 400 sugarcane workers were analyzed according to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10). The following items were analyzed: diagnosis, sex, and length and season of sick leave. In all the seasons, musculoskeletal diseases showed the highest sick leave rate, following by respiratory diseases (p < 0.05). Sick leave due to musculoskeletal diseases was more frequent at the end of the sugarcane harvest than during the intercrop season (p < 0.05). Seventy-five percent of medical excuses were for one day. The longest sick leaves were for diseases of the genitourinary tract (p < 0.001). It is thus essential to have a multidisciplinary health team focused on the development of ergonomic activities, personal protective equipment, and health orientation specifically targeting this group’s needs.

El objetivo del estudio fue analizar la frecuencia de ausencias por enfermedades ocupacionales de trabajadores rurales en una zafra azucarera. Fueron analizados 1.230 certificados médicos de acuerdo con la 10a revisión de la Classificación Internacional de las Enfermedades (CID-10) de 400 trabajadores rurales. En los certificados se examinaron: diagnóstico médico, sexo, días de ausencia y período de ausencia. En los períodos descritos las enfermedades del aparato locomotor mostraron una mayor frecuencia en los certificados, seguidas de las enfermedades respiratorias (p < 0,05). Los certificados por enfermedades del aparato locomotor fueron más frecuentes al final que en al principio de la zafra (p < 0,05). En relación con el número de días de ausencias, un 75% de los certificados tenían un día. Los certificados médicos de las enfermedades del sistema genitourinario tenían un mayor número de días de ausencias (p < 0,001). Por ello, es esencial trabajar con un equipo multidisciplinar de profesionales de la salud que se centren en el desarrollo de actividades de ergonomía, equipo de protección individual y orientación, dirigidos específicamente a las necesidades de esta población.