Publications by authors named "Rayone Moreira Costa Veloso Souto"
Introduction: Disabilities are a serious public health, social and human rights issue. Few studies address the relationship between disabilities and functioning among older adults. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of disability and its' association with comorbidities and functional limitations in Brazilian elderly individuals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSubnational certification of elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and/or syphilis: a Brazilian experience report.
Epidemiol Serv Saude
November 2023
Objective: to describe the subnational implementation process of the certification for elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and/or syphilis, its main barriers, challenges and opportunities.
Methods: in 2022, indicators from the last full year for impact targets and the last two full years for process targets, available in national information systems, were evaluated; descriptive reports were analyzed and actions were acknowledged within four thematic axes, according to PAHO/WHO recommendations.
Results: 43 municipalities ≥ 100,000 inhabitants were certified, covering 24.
Objective: To analyze the effect of helmet use on injury severity among motorcyclists and passengers involved in traffic accidents.
Methods: Cross-sectional study of traffic accidents involving motorcyclists attended at the emergency healthcare units participating in the Violence and Accidents Survey Conducted in Sentinel Emergency Departments (Viva Survey) 2017.
Results: There was a predominance of individuals aged 18 to 29 years old (46.
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- Land transport accidents (LTA) are a significant cause of death among schoolchildren aged 13 to 17, leading to this study that analyzes risk factors for LTA using 2015 data from the National School Health Survey (PeNSE).
- The study indicates that a notable percentage of ninth graders engage in risky behaviors, such as riding with drivers who have consumed alcohol and not using seat belts or helmets, with indicators worsening from 2009 to 2015.
- The findings highlight an urgent need for educational programs, better road infrastructure, and improved legislation to mitigate LTA risks and enhance public health policies targeting schoolchildren.
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- The study analyzes trends in violence experienced by Brazilian students from 2009 to 2015 using data from the National Adolescent Student Health Survey (PeNSE).
- It focuses on three indicators: missing school due to safety concerns, involvement in fights with weapons, and physical assaults by family members, revealing a statistically significant increase in all these areas.
- The findings highlight that public school students, male adolescents facing weapon-related fights, and female adolescents facing familial violence are the most vulnerable groups, suggesting a pressing need for violence prevention policies and health promotion initiatives.
Gender violence: a comparison of mortality from aggression against women who have and have not previously reported violence.
Cien Saude Colet
September 2017
Article Synopsis
- Violence against women is a critical public health issue in Brazil, necessitating a study to understand mortality patterns linked to aggression.
- The research analyzed data from 2011-2016 to compare death rates from violence among women who reported previous aggression against their overall female counterparts, showing a significantly higher risk for the former.
- The findings indicate that black women with lower education levels are the most affected, highlighting a failure in support systems to adequately protect and care for these vulnerable populations.
Rape and pregnancy of girls aged up to 13 years in Brazil: characteristics and implications in health during gestation, delivery and childbirth.
Cien Saude Colet
September 2017
Article Synopsis
- * The study compares cases of young mothers who have experienced rape and those who haven't, examining pregnancy and childbirth characteristics through the Brazilian database.
- * Findings reveal that many young mothers are black, with high rates of repeated violence, and victims of rape face worse pregnancy outcomes, including more cesarean deliveries and lower birth weights for their babies.
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- Injuries and deaths from violence are a significant public health issue in Brazil, prompting a study of emergency department calls regarding violent incidents in several Brazilian cities.
- The study analyzed 4,406 cases from September to November 2014, focusing on the demographics of victims, the nature of the violence, and healthcare responses.
- Findings revealed that the majority of victims were young males (ages 20-39), predominantly black, with low education, and highlighted a need for improved collaborative efforts to enhance care and protection systems.
Injuries resulting from motorcycle road traffic accidents are an important public health issue in Brazil. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of motorcyclists involved in traffic accidents attended in public urgent and emergency services in the state capitals and the Federal District. This is a cross-sectional study based on data from the Violence and Accident Surveillance System (VIVA Survey) in 2014.
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