Publications by authors named "Nair Portela Silva Coutinho"
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on understanding what Community Health Workers know about leprosy and the stigma surrounding it.
- 21 Community Health Workers shared their thoughts in November 2021, revealing that while they know some facts about leprosy, many people still have incorrect ideas and prejudices about it.
- The discussions helped to combine scientific knowledge with real-life experiences, aiming to improve understanding and care for those affected by leprosy.
Objectives: to evaluate the quality of life of nursing professionals who work in a central sterile processing department.
Methods: a descriptive, quantitative, exploratory study, conducted with 82 nursing professionals working in the Central Sterile Processing Department of a University Hospital, from September to November 2017. A semi-structured instrument and the questionnaire "Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form 36" were used.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore high school students' understanding of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), AIDS, and pregnancy, as well as the school's role in sex education.
- Conducted through semi-structured interviews with 22 students aged 16-19, the research identified four main themes: sexuality and sex education, understanding risk behaviors, knowledge about STI/AIDS, and prevention practices.
- The findings highlighted the urgent need for better educational initiatives in schools to equip adolescents with accurate information and promote health self-care, as their current lack of knowledge increases their vulnerability.
Knowledge and perceptions on toxoplasmosis among pregnant women and nurses who provide prenatal in primary care.
Jayra Adrianna da Silva Sousa Rita da Graça Carvalhal Frazão Corrêa Dorlene Maria Cardoso de Aquino Nair Portela Silva Coutinho Marcos Antonio Custódio Neto da Silva
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
June 2017
Article Synopsis
- - Toxoplasmosis is a common infection affecting about one-third of people globally, mostly showing no symptoms in adults but potentially serious effects on children during pregnancy, highlighting the need for preventive care for expectant mothers.
- - A qualitative study was conducted with 15 nurses and 15 pregnant women in São Luis, MA, to explore their understanding of toxoplasmosis during prenatal care, using interviews and questionnaires for data collection.
- - Results indicated that while nurses had some knowledge of toxoplasmosis, they often didn't provide sufficient guidance to pregnant women, who generally lacked awareness of the infection and its prevention methods, emphasizing the need for better educational support in prenatal care.