The influence of social networks on finding and selecting healthcare professionals.

Social networks consist of a group of individuals connected by family, work, or other interests and facilitated by an online structure or platform. They are also a relatively recent and widely used marketing phenomenon that is constantly evolving. The healthcare field includes professions such as social work, biology, biomedicine, physical education, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, speech therapy, medicine, veterinary medicine, nutrition, dentistry, psychology, and occupational therapy.

Soilscapes from Byers Peninsula, Maritime Antarctic: landform-lithology controls in soil formation.

The Byers Peninsula, the largest ice-free area in Maritime Antarctica, is vital for studying landscape-scale natural processes due to its diverse periglacial landforms. This study aim to characterize the soils and environments of its southern sector, focusing on soil-landform-lithology interactions. Thirty-seven soil profiles were classified, collected, and chemically and physically analyzed.

DNA metabarcoding reveal hidden diversity of periphytic eukaryotes on marine Antarctic macroalgae.

Polar marine macroalgae thrive in extreme conditions, often displaying geographic isolation and high degree of endemism. The "phycosphere" refers to the zone around the algae inhabited by microrganisms. Our study used DNA metabarcoding to survey the eukaryotic communities associated with seven seaweed species obtained at King George Island (South Shetland Islands, maritime Antarctic), including two Rhodophyta, two Chlorophyta and three Phaeophyceae.

Antarctic nematodes survival in Martian and Lunar regolith simulants under terrestrial conditions.

The exploration of extraterrestrial environments has become a focal point of scientific inquiry, driven by advancements in technology and a growing interest in the potential for life beyond Earth. This study investigates the adaptability of Antarctic nematodes, known for thriving in extreme cold and isolation, to simulated Martian (MGS-1) and Lunar (LMS-1) soils. The experiment revealed differential responses in nematode survivability to the two simulants, with Lunar soil demonstrating better adaptability compared to Martian soil.

TerraSAR-X SAR data for classification of ice-free areas and glacier facies on Fildes Peninsula, King George Island, Antarctica.

The region of the Maritime Antarctic suffers significantly from climate change, resulting in regional warming and consequently affecting coverage. This study characterized three surface zones of Collins Glacier and three other zones in ice-free areas on the Fildes Peninsula, which has an area of 29.6 km².

Abortion-related complications in Brazil: results from the World Health Organization Multi-country Survey on Abortion (MCS-A).

This study aimed to describe the severity of abortion-related complications, factors associated with complications, the types of management and the experience of care in Brazil. A cross-sectional study in twenty hospitals (10 in Federal District, 3 in Rondônia and 7 in Maranhão). For 3 months, all women treated for abortion/miscarriage had their data collected.

Molecular markers and cytogenetics of Eleven O'Clock Portulaca umbraticola: a non-conventional edible ornamental crop.

Portulaca umbraticola, commonly known as "Eleven o'clock", is a popular ornamental plant in Brazil, but its potential as a non-conventional food source remains underexplored. Assessing its genetic and cytogenetic diversity is crucial for breeding and selecting optimal accessions. In this study, we analyzed the genetic diversity of P.

Natural history of the hyperdominant tree, Pentaclethra macroloba (Willd.) Kuntze, in the Amazon River estuary.

Pentaclethra macroloba is a hyperdominant species with multiple uses in the Amazon. This species tolerates varying flood amplitudes, however the effect of flood topographic gradient on its ecophysiology remains unclear. We want to know if individuals from the high (10 trees) and low (20 trees) várzea show distinct phenological patterns as a function of the flood gradient, as well as their colonization strategies and their seed predators.

Analysis of the implementation of the Kangaroo Method in a tertiary maternity hospital in Recife, Brazil.

Objective: To analyze the implementation of the Kangaroo Method in a tertiary maternity hospital in the city of Recife.

Method: Evaluative research analyzing the implementation of the 2nd and 3rd stages of the Kangaroo Method. Conducted between November 2021 and May 2022.

Cross-cultural adaptation and metric analysis of the Adult Difficult Intravenous Access Scale for use in Brazil.

Objective: to cross-culturally adapt and analyze the metric properties of the Adult Difficult Intravenous Access Scale into Brazilian Portuguese.

Method: methodological study carried out in two stages: 1) Translation of the scale from the original version in English to Brazilian Portuguese, including an assessment by a committee of nine judges, back-translation and semantic analysis; 2) Analysis of metric properties with 130 adults admitted to a hemodynamics unit in which difficult peripheral venipunctures occurred. Participants were followed up to check for the occurrence of difficult peripheral venipunctures.

Molecular analysis of zoonotic pathogens in free-ranging six-banded armadillos (Euphractus sexcinctus) from the Brazilian semiarid region.

This study investigated infection by Leishmania spp., Leptospira spp., Toxoplasma gondii, and Trypanosoma cruzi in six-banded armadillos (Euphractus sexcinctus) from the semiarid region of northeastern Brazil.

Mapping of the trans population in the Baixada Santista region, Brazil, 2023: a descriptive study.

Objective: To describe the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of the trans population in the Baixada Santista region, São Paulo state.

Methods: This was a descriptive study involving adult trans people, selected through convenience sampling in 2023. A quantitative questionnaire was administered and in-depth interviews were conducted, which were analyzed using thematic grouping.

Intimate partner violence among transgender people in Brazil: a cross-sectional study, 2015-2021.

Objective: To identify social vulnerability profiles of transgender people who have experienced intimate partner violence in Brazil and to assess the association with recurrent violence and referrals to support services.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of reported cases of violence against transgender people in Brazil (2015-2021) utilizing data from SINAN/DATASUS. Sociodemographic profiles were defined using two-step cluster analysis and associations estimated by means of binary logistic regression, with odds ratios (OR) and confidence intervals (CI).

Health-related quality of life of trans people using a specialized health service in Manaus, Amazonas state, Brazil, 2023: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: To assess health-related quality of life and associated factors among trans people.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in 2023. The 12-Item Short- Form Health Survey was used with trans women, trans men, travestis, and non-binary people who were users of a health service in Manaus, capital city of Amazonas state.

Relationship between childhood abuse and self-harm among transvestites and transgender women in Rio de Janeiro state 2019-2020.

Objective: To analyze the relationship between childhood abuse and self-harm in a group of transvestites and transgender women from the state of Rio de Janeiro.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted with 139 participants selected through convenience sampling between 2019 and 2020. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection.

Access of transgender people and transvestites to pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV in Brazil: a descriptive study, 2018-2023.

Objectives: To analyze access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV in Brazil, comparing transgender and cisgender populations.

Methods: This was a descriptive study using data from the Medication Logistics Control System (Sistema de Controle Logístico de Medicamentos - SICLOM), related to the monitoring of PrEP between January 2018 and December 2023.

Results: During the period analyzed, 149,022 people initiated PrEP, of whom 139,423 (94%) were cisgender and 9,599 (6%) were transgender.

HIV prevention among adolescents travestis and transgender women in three Brazilian capitals, 2019-2023.

Objective: To describe HIV prevention strategies and gender-based discrimination among adolescent travestis and transgender women.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 148 adolescent travestis and transgender women aged 15 to 19 years in Salvador, Bahia state, São Paulo, São Paulo state, and Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais state, conducted between February 2019 and March 2023. Fisher's exact test was performed to assess differences between prevention strategies and gender-based discrimination within healthcare services.

Hormone therapy and cancer risks in transgender people: a systematic review.

Objective: To identify the available evidence on the risk of developing cancer in transgender people undergoing hormone therapy.

Methods: This was a rapid systematic review conducted in the PubMed, Embase, Virtual Health Library, Cochrane Library and Epistemonikos databases. Screening and data extraction were performed by independent reviewers using the Rayyan platform.

Access pathways to the transsexualizing process in Brazil: a scoping review.

Objective: To analyze the representation of access pathways to the transsexualizing process in Brazil and the main barriers faced by transgender people.

Method: A scoping review of the literature was conducted. Searches took place in January 2024, with articles and reviews that addressed access to the transsexualizing process being eligible, while books, chapters, conferences, editorial documents, and studies describing surgical procedures were excluded.

Profile of care for children and adolescents at a gender-affirming outpatient clinic within the Brazilian National Health System in São Paulo, Brazil, between 2009 and 2020.

Objective: To describe the profile of transgender children and adolescents receiving care at a gender affirming outpatient clinic within the Brazilian National Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde - SUS) in São Paulo.

Methods: This was a descriptive study involving 555 participants, who received care between 2009 and 2020, in tertiary care services of the SUS. Data were analyzed using Pearson's chi-square test and standard deviation, considering gender, age, and origin.

Perception of violence by transvestigender people in Brazil and its implications for primary health care.

Objective: The study aims to describe the violence perceived by transvestigender people in Brazil, linking it to primary healthcare.

Methods: Fourteen transvestigender people in Brazil were interviewed through 2 focus groups and 8 interviews, conducted between December 2021 and April 2022. Data analysis was performed using a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach.

Self-harm in the two years of greatest restrictions during the covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: to analyze occurrence of self-harm, sociodemographic profile of victims and referrals in the first 24 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in São Paulo.

Method: cross-sectional study carried out by the Notifiable Diseases Information System with data on self-harm in São Paulo. The period outlined was March 2020 to February 2022.

Health of quilombola children as a challenge for the Sustainable Development Goals: a scoping review.

Objective: to map the literature on quilombola children's health and its relationship with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Method: a scoping review, which followed the JBI protocol and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. Searches were conducted in the LILACS, BDENF, Web of Science, Scopus, MEDLINE databases and Google Scholar platform.

Social Representations of pregnancy among trans men.

Objective: to understand the meanings and experiences of pregnancy among trans men in light of the Theory of Social Representations.

Methods: this is a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study, carried out with trans men selected for convenience and availability. Data production took place from September to October 2021, via the Google Meet® platform, based on interviews with a semi-structured script.