Validation of the Questionnaire "Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices" in populations of pregnant women exposed to pesticides.

Purpose: to validate the CAP questionnaire in populations of pregnant women exposed to pesticides in the State of Paraná.

Methods: 382 pregnant women participated in the study, divided into two groups: Exposed to Pesticides (n = 320) and Not Exposed (n = 62). The validation process involved the validity of content, criteria and construct.

Autoperception of food conditions of elderly dental prosthetic users.

Purpose: To evaluate the self-perception of the food conditions of elderly users of dental prosthesis, in order to verify the interference that dental prosthesis has in their feeding.

Methods: The present study counted with 60 elderly, participants of the Centro de Convivência Nair Ventorin Gurgacz (Community Center), aged between 60 and 88 years old. All participants answered to a questionnaire elaborated by the researchers and the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI).

Quality of life in swallowing in healthy elderly.

Purpose: To understand the self-perception of healthy elderly regarding possible swallowing difficulties.

Methods: Participants were 104 seniors, 62 women and 42 men, ranging in age from 60 to 88 years (mean 70.6), who reported good general health, no history of degenerative diseases, neurological or any other diseases that could influence swallowing participated.