Community-based intervention studies that aim at developing cooking skills have increased in the scientific literature and are related to healthier food practices. However, methodological limitations ...are observed and only a few studies have university students as the target. The university entrance period has been related to negative changes in eating habits among young people and it represents an important period for developing interventions for health promotion. This study describes the study protocol and the evaluation framework for the Nutrition and Culinary in the Kitchen program. This program aims to develop cooking skills in university students, and is based on the Cooking with a Chef program in the United States.
This ongoing, randomized controlled intervention was designed with a six month follow-up study. The intervention consisted of three-hour weekly classes during a six week period with printed materials provided. Five of the classes were hands-on cooking and one was a tour to a popular food market. There were eight primary outcome measures: changes in relation to i) accessibility and availability of fruits and vegetables; ii) cooking attitudes; iii) cooking behaviors at home; iv) cooking behaviors away from home; v) produce consumption self-efficacy; vi) self-efficacy for using basic cooking techniques; vii) self-efficacy for using fruits, vegetables, and seasonings (while cooking); and viii) knowledge of cooking terms and techniques. Secondary outcomes included changes in body mass index and in personal characteristics related to cooking. Repeated measures were collected through the application of an online self-completed survey, at baseline, after intervention and six months after intervention. A sample of 80 university students (40: intervention group; 40: control group) was estimated to detect a mean change of 1.5 points in cooking knowledge, with study power of 80%, and 95% level of confidence, plus 20% for random losses and 10% for confounding factors. The control group participants have continued with their usual activities. Data analyses will evaluate the intervention effect on changes in outcomes within and between groups, as well as explore relations with personal characteristics.
This method provides new evidence about whether or not a culinary intervention targeting university students has an impact on the improvement of cooking skills and healthy eating practices.
Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry - RBR-8nwxh5 ( http://www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-8nwxh5/ ).
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DOBA, IZUM, KILJ, NUK, PILJ, PNG, SAZU, SIK, UILJ, UKNU, UL, UM, UPUK, VSZLJ
Aims The effect of histone deacetylase inhibitors on dystrophic heart function is not established. To investigate this aspect, dystrophic mdx mice and wild-type (WT) animals were treated 90 days ...either with suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA, 5 mg/kg/day) or with an equivalent amount of vehicle. Methods and results The following parameters were evaluated: (i) number of ventricular arrhythmias in resting and stress conditions (restraint test) or after aconitine administration; (ii) cardiac excitability, conduction velocity, and refractoriness; (iii) expression and distribution of connexins (Cxs) and Nav1.5 sodium channel. Ventricular arrhythmias were negligible in all resting animals. During restraint, however, an increase in the number of arrhythmias was detected in vehicle-treated mdx mice (mdx-V) when compared with SAHA-treated mdx (mdx-SAHA) mice or normal control (WT-V). Interestingly, aconitine, a sodium channel pharmacologic opener, induced ventricular arrhythmias in 83% of WT-V mice, 11% of mdx-V, and in 57% of mdx-SAHA. Epicardial multiple lead recording revealed a prolongation of the QRS complex in mdx-V mice in comparison to WT-V and WT-SAHA mice, paralleled by a significant reduction in impulse propagation velocity. These alterations were efficiently counteracted by SAHA. Molecular analyses revealed that in mdx mice, SAHA determined Cx remodelling of Cx40, Cx37 and Cx32, whereas expression levels of Cx43 and Cx45 were unaltered. Remarkably, Cx43 lateralization observed in mdx control animals was reversed by SAHA treatment which also re-induced Nav1.5 expression. Conclusion SAHA attenuates arrhythmias in mdx mice by a mechanism in which Cx remodelling and sodium channel re-expression could play an important role.
OBJECTIVE—Smad-interacting protein-1 (Sip1/ZEB2) is a transcriptional repressor of the telomerase reverse transcriptase catalytic subunit (Tert) and has recently been identified as a key regulator of ...embryonic cell fate with a phenotypic effect similar, in our opinion, to that reported for nitric oxide (NO). Remarkably, SIP1/ZEB2 is a known target of the microRNA 200 (miR-200) family. In this light, we postulated that Sip1/ZEB2 and the miR-200 family could play a role during the NO-dependent differentiation of mES.
METHODS AND RESULTS—The results of the present study show that Sip1/ZEB2 expression is downregulated during the NO-dependent expression of mesendoderm and early cardiovascular precursor markers, including Flk1 and CXCR4 in mES. Coincidently, members of the miR-200 family, namely miR-429, -200a, -200b, and -200c, were transcriptionally induced in parallel to mouse Tert. This regulation occurred at the level of chromatin. Remarkably, miR-429/miR-200a overexpression or Sip1/ZEB2 knockdown by short hairpin RNA interference elicited a gene expression pattern similar to that of NO regardless of the presence of leukemia inhibitory factor.
CONCLUSION—These results are the first demonstrating that the miR-200 family and Sip1/ZEB2 transcription factor are regulated by NO, indicating an unprecedented molecular circuitry important for telomerase regulation and early differentiation of mES.
Resumo: Com a implantação da atenção domiciliar no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), diante da necessidade de capacitação de gestores e profissionais, criou-se o Programa Multicêntrico de ...Qualificação Profissional em Atenção Domiciliar a Distância (PMQPAD) numa parceria entre a Universidade Aberta do SUS e a Coordenação Geral de Atenção Domiciliar do Ministério da Saúde. Por meio de cursos de especialização, aperfeiçoamento e autoinstrucionais, o programa teve grande capilaridade e alcance no país, com quase 300 mil matrículas distribuídas em todos os estados brasileiros. O objetivo do presente estudo foi estruturar um modelo avaliativo do PMQPAD, por meio de um estudo de avaliabilidade, com a participação dos gestores do programa. Foi utilizada a metodologia desenvolvida por Thurston & Ramaliu, cujas etapas permitiram descrever o programa, representá-lo por meio de um modelo lógico e desenvolver uma matriz avaliativa. Foram realizadas análise documental, entrevistas semiestruturadas e oficinas de consenso para validação do modelo. O processo resultou no desenvolvimento de três matrizes avaliativas, uma para cada modalidade de curso do programa, com quatro dimensões de análise em comum (Características do curso e recursos educacionais; Aspectos institucionais; Resultados; Impactos). Os indicadores avaliativos tiveram, como fontes de dados primários, os alunos, os tutores e os gestores do curso. O estudo contou com a participação dos stakeholders e mostrou-se apropriado para o desenvolvimento da proposta avaliativa. Destaca-se o potencial de utilização das matrizes avaliativas desenvolvidas para a avaliação de outros programas de formação a distância no âmbito do SUS.
Abstract: With the implementation of home care in the Brazilian Unified National Health System (SUS), the need to train administrators and health workers led to the creation of the Multicenter Program for Professional Qualification in Distance Home Care (PMQPAD) in a partnership between the SUS Open University and the General Coordinating Division for Home Care, of the Brazilian Ministry of Health. Through courses in specialization, improvement, and self-instruction, the program achieved wide capillarity and scope in the country, with nearly 300,000 enrollments across all states of Brazil. The current study aimed to structure a model to assess the PMQPAD through an evaluability study with participation by the program’s administrators. We used the methodology developed by Thurston & Ramaliu, the stages of which allowed describing the program, representing it with a log frame model, and developing a evaluation matrix. We conducted document analysis, semi-structured interviews, and consensus workshops for the model’s validation. The process resulted in the development of three evaluation matrices, one for each of the program’s course modalities, with four analytical dimensions in common (Course characteristics and educational resources; Institutional aspects; Results; Impacts). The primary data sources for the evaluation indicators were the students, tutors, and administrators. The study drew on stakeholders’ participation and proved appropriate for the development of the evaluation proposal. The results highlight the potential for use of evaluation matrices developed for the assessment of other distance training programs under the SUS.
Resumen: Con la implantación de la atención domiciliaria en el ámbito del Sistema Único de Salud (SUS), ante la necesidad de la capacitación de gestores y profesionales, se creó el Programa Multicéntrico de Cualificación Profesional en Atención Domiciliaria a Distancia (PMQPAD), en una colaboración entre la Universidad Abierta del SUS y la Coordinación General de Atención Domiciliaria del Ministerio de Salud de Brasil. A través de cursos de especialización, perfeccionamiento y de autoaprendizaje, el programa tuvo una gran capilaridad y alcance en el país, con casi 300 mil matrículas, distribuidas por todos los estados brasileños. El objetivo del presente estudio fue estructurar un modelo evaluativo del PMQPAD, a través de un estudio de disponibilidad, con la participación de los gestores del programa. Se utilizó la metodología desarrollada por Thurston & Ramaliu, cuyas etapas permitieron describir el programa, representarlo a través de un modelo lógico, y desarrollar una matriz evaluativa. Se realizó un análisis documental, entrevistas semiestructuradas y talleres de consenso para la validación del modelo. El proceso resultó en el desarrollo de tres matrices evaluativas, una para cada modalidad de curso del programa, con cuatro dimensiones de análisis en común (Características del curso y recursos educacionales; Aspectos institucionales; Resultados; Impactos). Los indicadores evaluativos tuvieron como fuentes de datos primarios los alumnos, los tutores y los gestores del curso. El estudio contó con la participación de los stakeholders, y se mostró apropiado para el desarrollo de la propuesta evaluativa. Se destaca el potencial de utilización de las matrices evaluativas desarrolladas para la evaluación de otros programas de formación a distancia en el ámbito del SUS.
RESUMO Os instrumentos de gestão foram instituídos no Sistema Único de Saúde como ferramentas norteadoras da gestão, assegurando a participação social na sua elaboração e apreciação. O Plano de ...Saúde, a Programação Anual de Saúde (PAS) e o Relatório Anual de Gestão (RAG) devem ser elaborados conforme estrutura e prazos definidos pelo Sistema de Planejamento do SUS. Considerando sua importância, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a estrutura mínima dos instrumentos de gestão elaborados pelas Secretarias Municipais de Saúde do estado de Santa Catarina. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória, quantitativa, realizada por meio de análise documental. Foram analisados o Plano Municipal de Saúde de 2014 a 2017; a PAS e o RAG referentes ao ano de 2017, anexados ao Sistema de Apoio à Construção do Relatório de Gestão. No total, 288 municípios possuíam o PMS, e, destes, 136 a estrutura mínima. Quanto ao RAG, 248 municípios apresentaram o instrumento, dos quais, 125 possuíam a PAS. Identificou-se que a maior parte dos municípios não construiu adequadamente os instrumentos de gestão ou não os enviou nos prazos estabelecidos. A falta de resoluções de aprovação dos instrumentos por parte dos Conselhos de Saúde denota a fragilidade da participação social na construção e no acompanhamento da execução desses instrumentos.
ABSTRACT The management tools were established in the Unified Health System as guiding management tools, ensuring social participation in its elaboration and appreciation. The Health Plan, the Annual Health Schedule (AHS) and the Annual Health Report (AHR) must be prepared according to the structure and deadlines defined in the SUS Planning System. Considering its importance, the objective of this study was to analyze the minimum structure of the management tools elaborated by the Municipal Health Departments of the state of Santa Catarina. This is an exploratory, quantitative research, carried out through document analysis. The Municipal Health Plan from 2014 to 2017; the AHS and the AHR, relating to the year 2017 were analyzed, attached to the Management Report Construction Support System. In total, 288 counties had the MHP and, of these, 136 had the minimum structure. Regarding the AHR, 248 cities presented the tool, of which 125 had the AHS. It was identified that most cities did not properly build management tools or sent them within the set deadlines. The lack of resolutions approving the instruments by the Health Councils indicates the fragility of social participation in the construction and monitoring of the implementation of these tools.
Resumo Objetivo: analisar a oferta dos serviços públicos odontológicos na atenção especializada na modalidade Centro de Especialidade Odontológica (CEO) no Brasil em 2014. Métodos: foram analisados ...dados secundários da relação entre CEO e cirurgiões-dentistas por população e da adequação da quantidade de consultórios odontológicos completos para tipo de CEO; da adequação da relação entre a carga horária de auxiliares em saúde bucal/técnicos em saúde bucal e dentistas; e da adequação da oferta das especialidades mínimas preconizadas. Possíveis diferenças estatísticas entre as macrorregiões foram verificadas. Resultados: encontrou-se relação de um CEO para cada 217.797 habitantes e de um dentista para cada 26.811 habitantes; 97% dos CEOs apresentaram a quantidade preconizada de consultórios odontológicos; 26% apresentaram a carga horária entre auxiliar/técnico e dentista equivalente; 60% ofertavam as especialidades mínimas preconizadas. Conclusão: houve limitações na oferta de serviços na atenção especializada em saúde bucal no Sistema Único de Saúde, com diferenças regionais.
RESUMO Objetivou-se avaliar os Centros de Especialidades Odontológicas (CEO) do Brasil credenciados até o ano de 2014. Trata-se de avaliação do tipo normativa, quantitativa, baseada em indicadores e ...parâmetros orientados pela construção de um modelo avaliativo. Os CEO do Brasil foram julgados como bom, regular ou ruim. A maioria dos CEO do Brasil (68,1%) foi classificada como regular. Na dimensão estrutural, 78,1% dos CEO foram classificados como bom; na organizacional, 64,6% como regular; e na de produtividade, 48,2% como ruim. Houve associação significativa entre o julgamento final dos CEO e a localização geográfica e o porte populacional dos municípios. A avaliação evidenciou o não cumprimento de diversos indicadores normativos, demonstrando que não estão atendendo plenamente às normas preconizadas.
ABSTRACT It is the objective of this study to perform a normative evaluation of the Dental Specialties Centers (CEO) in Brazil accredited until the year 2014. It is a normative evaluation, with a quantitative approach, based on indicators and parameters guided by the construction of an evaluation model. CEO in Brazil were rated as bad, average or good. The majority of CEO in Brazil (68.1%) were classified as average. In the structural dimension, 78.1% of CEOs were classified as good; in the organizational dimension, 64.6% as average; and in productivity, 48.2% as bad. There was a significant association between the CEO’s final judgment and the geographical location and population size of the municipalities. The evaluation evidenced non-compliance with several normative indicators, showing that they are not fully complying with the recommended norms.
Resumo OBJETIVO: propor e apresentar aplicação de estratificação dos municípios brasileiros em grupos homogêneos para estudos de avaliação de desempenho da gestão em saúde. MÉTODOS: estudo ...metodológico com classificação dos municípios segundo as condições que influenciam a gestão em saúde e porte populacional; dados referentes ao ano de 2010 foram compilados de bases demográficas e de saúde; testes de correlação e análise fatorial foram utilizados. RESULTADOS: identificaram-se sete estratos - Grande porte; Médio porte com influentes favoráveis, regulares ou desfavoráveis; e Pequeno porte com influentes favoráveis, regulares ou desfavoráveis -; houve concentração de municípios com influentes favoráveis nas faixas de melhor poder aquisitivo e de financiamento, e concentração de municípios com influentes desfavoráveis nas regiões Norte e Nordeste. CONCLUSÃO: a classificação proposta agrupou municípios semelhantes quanto aos fatores influentes da gestão em saúde, permitindo a identificação de grupos comparáveis de municípios e configurando uma alternativa consistente para estudos de avaliação de desempenho.
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of different menu labelling formats on healthy food choices in a real restaurant setting.
Design/methodology/approach
This cross-sectional, ...randomised and controlled parallel-group trial was conducted in Brazil in 2013. In total, 313 university students were randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups with different menu labelling formats. Of these, data from 233 students were analysed. The others did not attend and were excluded. Intervention Group 1 (n=88) received information in the form of a traffic light plus guideline daily amounts, while Intervention Group 2 (n=74) was presented with ingredients list plus highlighted symbols (IL+S). The control group (n=71) received a menu with no menu labelling. Data were collected on one weekday in a restaurant setting. Trial outcomes were assessed by healthy food choices.
Findings
Healthy food choices of students who received the menu showing IL+S were significantly higher when compared to the other groups. This same menu labelling format positively affected healthy food choices in women, not overweight participants and in participants who often ate out more than twice a week.
Originality/value
Menu labelling format presenting ingredients list and highlighted symbols was positively associated with healthy food choices among the university students in Brazil. This type of labelling could be adopted in future legislation on menu labelling in Brazil and around the world.
ABSTRACT The article aims to develop an evaluative model of actions for the early detection of breast cancer in primary care. This evaluability study was conducted through document analysis, ...literature review, and consensus meeting stages to prepare the evaluative matrix. The result was the development of the Analysis and Judgment Matrix, composed of 14 indicators aggregated into two dimensions. Applying the evaluative model will allow the identification of the weaknesses and strengths of actions for the early detection of breast cancer.
RESUMO O artigo tem como objetivo desenvolver um modelo avaliativo das ações de detecção precoce do câncer de mama na atenção primária. Trata-se de um estudo de avaliabilidade, realizado pelas etapas de análise documental, revisão de literatura e reunião de consenso para elaboração da matriz avaliativa. O resultado obtido foi o desenvolvimento da Matriz de Análise e Julgamento, composta por 14 indicadores, agregados em duas dimensões. A aplicação do modelo avaliativo permitirá a identificação das fragilidades e potencialidades das ações de detecção precoce do câncer de mama.
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