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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941956
title: REDUCTION OF SOLUBLE ORGANIC CARBON AND REMOVAL OF TOTAL PHOSPHORUS AND METALS FROM SWINE WASTEWATER BY ELECTROCOAGULATION

description: ABSTRACT In this study, the effects of operating time (t), current density (CD) and initial pH were investigated for soluble organic carbon (SOC) and total phosphorus (TP) removal from swine wastewater, pretreated in an UASB reactor, using an electrocoagulation process with aluminum (Al) and iron (Fe) electrodes. For the optimal conditions, Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe and Al removal, sludge production and energy consumption were evaluated. The removal efficiencies for the Al electrode were 78%, 96%, 84%, 99%, 65% and 84% for SOC, TP, Cu, Zn, Mn and Fe, respectively. For the Fe electrode the removal efficiencies were 57%, 96%, 81%, 99 % and 61% for SOC, TP, Cu, Zn and Mn, respectively. The sludge generated, energy consumption, and theoretical hydrogen yields were 5 g/L, 1-18 kWh/L and 0.7-8.5 kWh, respectively. The electrocoagulation process can be used for soluble organic carbon, phosphorus and metals removal from swine wastewater.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941959.v1
title: Tuberculosis and its associated factors in a city in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro

description: ABSTRACT: Introduction: The occurrence of tuberculosis has been related to the spatial organization and improvement of the living conditions of the population. However, this relationship is not directly related and tuberculosis illness involves processes at different levels of organization. Method: An ecological study analyzing the relationship between living conditions and tuberculosis in the city of Niteroi, Brazil. Two indicators, socio-environmental and programmatic, were created by factor analysis and analyzed by regression in the period of 2008 to 2012. Thematic maps were constructed to examine the distribution pattern of the incidence rate and indicators in the city. Results: The results showed a direct and significant association of the two indicators with the incidence rate of tuberculosis. A one-unit higher the programmatic indicator was associated with a 7% higher incidence rate. The socio-environmental indicator was associated with a 27% higher tuberculosis rate. Discussion: The results of the present study were consistent with the direct relationship between tuberculosis and living conditions in the city of Niteroi. Conclusion: We can conclude that the dynamics of tuberculosis transmission in Niteroi can be explained by the occurrence of the disease in areas of consolidated social periphery and by the social vulnerability of specific groups.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941947
title: Test of health Literacy for Portuguese-speaking Adults

description: ABSTRACT: Introduction: Health literacy has been evaluated in several countries by tools developed for local language and culture. This study aimed to adapt and to validate the Health Literacy Test (TLS) for the Brazilian Portuguese language based on the Test of functional health literacy in adults (TOFHLA). Method: The TLS, translated and adapted to the Brazilian scenario based on the Test of functional health literacy in adults, was administered to 302 users of a clinic of a University in Santa Catarina from September to October 2013. Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient, Spearman’s correlation and Analysis of Variance were used to assess the internal consistency, the correlation between the parts of the test and association between sociodemographic variables and the score of the Test, respectively. Results: The average score of the test was 72,2, and 54.6% of participants had adequate health literacy, 19.2% had marginal health literacy and 26.2% had inadequate health literacy. The average score of the test was inversely related to the age of the participants and directly related to the level of education. There was no significant difference in the other sociodemographic characteristics. The internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) was 0.953. The coefficients for the numerical and reading passages were 0.808 and 0.951, respectively. All the sections correlated positively and significantly with the Test, and also with each other. Conclusion: The validation of this test provides a new instrument to determine the literacy level in Brazilian adults.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941956.v1
title: REDUCTION OF SOLUBLE ORGANIC CARBON AND REMOVAL OF TOTAL PHOSPHORUS AND METALS FROM SWINE WASTEWATER BY ELECTROCOAGULATION

description: ABSTRACT In this study, the effects of operating time (t), current density (CD) and initial pH were investigated for soluble organic carbon (SOC) and total phosphorus (TP) removal from swine wastewater, pretreated in an UASB reactor, using an electrocoagulation process with aluminum (Al) and iron (Fe) electrodes. For the optimal conditions, Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe and Al removal, sludge production and energy consumption were evaluated. The removal efficiencies for the Al electrode were 78%, 96%, 84%, 99%, 65% and 84% for SOC, TP, Cu, Zn, Mn and Fe, respectively. For the Fe electrode the removal efficiencies were 57%, 96%, 81%, 99 % and 61% for SOC, TP, Cu, Zn and Mn, respectively. The sludge generated, energy consumption, and theoretical hydrogen yields were 5 g/L, 1-18 kWh/L and 0.7-8.5 kWh, respectively. The electrocoagulation process can be used for soluble organic carbon, phosphorus and metals removal from swine wastewater.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941944
title: Probability of premature death for chronic non-communicable diseases, Brazil and Regions, projections to 2025

description: ABSTRACT: Objective: Objective: To analyze the mortality trends for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) in the period 2000-2013 and its probability of death until 2025. Method: time series analysis of mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease, with correction for ill-defined causes and underreporting of deaths and calculation of probability of death. Results: There was an average decline of 2.5% per year in all four major NCDs in Brazil. There was a decline in all regions and federal units. The reduced likelihood of death by 30% in 2000 to 26.1% in 2013 and expected decline to 20.5% in 2025. Conclusion: From the trend of reduction is expected to reach Brazil reducing overall goal 25% by 2025.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941950.v1
title: Factors associated with obesity in urban collective transportation workers of the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: Objective: To analyze the demographic, behavioral and occupational factors associated with obesity among urban collective transportation workers of the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Method: This is a cross-sectional study conducted with 1,448 drivers and collectors in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte. Anthropometric, demographic, behavioral data, as well as participants’ link to the company and bus conditions were gathered in 2012 through a questionnaire applied by an interviewer. To calculate obesity, the body mass index cut off point was ≥ 30 kg/m2. Prevalence ratios (PR) and respective 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were adjusted by Poisson’s multivariate regression. Results: The prevalence of obesity among urban collective transportation workers was 16.1%. Female sex (PR = 1.84; 95%CI 1.37 - 2.49), aging 30 to 39 years old (PR = 1.66; 95%CI 1.17 - 2.37) and 40 to 49 years old (PR = 1.59; 95%CI 1.04 - 2.42), being in the same job role from 5.01 to 10 years (PR = 1.52; 95%CI 1.04 - 2,42) and from 20.01 to 47 years (PR = 1.90; 95%CI 1.21 - 3.00), and physical inactivity (PR = 1.32; 95%CI 1.01 - 1.73) remained independently associated with obesity after multivariate adjustment data. Conclusion: These findings highlight the need to consider actions that encourage employees to participate in healthy activities when discussing health promotion for public transport workers, as well as actions to improve the organization and management of work, so it becomes a health and well-being feature for this population.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941953.v1
title: Trend in mortality from preventable causes in children: contributions to the evaluation of the performance of public health services in the Southeast Region of Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the trend in mortality of children under 5 years old living in the Southeast Region of Brazil and states using the “Brazilian List of Causes of Preventable Deaths”. Method: We conducted an ecological time-series study of mortality from preventable and non-preventable causes, with corrections for ill-defined causes and underreporting of deaths, from 2000 to 2013. Results: There was a decline in the rate of childhood mortality due to preventable (4.4% per year) and non-preventable (1.9% per year) causes in the Southeast Region and its states, except for those reducible by vaccine prevention, which remained stable in the period. The study called attention to the smaller decrease in causes of preventable deaths by providing adequate care to women during pregnancy (1.7%), with an increase in mortality rates due to basic causes of death due to maternal conditions affecting the fetus or newborn and stability in disorders related to short-term pregnancy and low birth weight, a fact that possibly occurred due to inadequate quality of prenatal care. Minas Gerais showed the greatest reduction in annual percentage of deaths from preventable causes (5.5%), compared to other FUs, but it led in mortality rates up to 2010, while Rio de Janeiro led between 2010 and 2013. Conclusion: The decline in childhood mortality was expected in the last decade, due to progress in the response of health care systems, and to improvements in health and determinant social conditions as well. However, the rate is still high compared to other countries, showing that there is still much room for improvement.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941935
title: A KINETIC STUDY ABOUT THE INFLUENCE OF PHENOLIC MEDIATORS IN THE DECOLORIZATION OF DIFFERENT DYES BY FENTON SYSTEMS

description: The present work evaluated the influence of phenolic mediators (five dihydroxybenzenes and gallic acid) on the decolorization kinetics of phenol red, chromotrope 2R, and methylene blue by Fenton systems. The reactions were performed with H2O2, iron salts as catalysts, and the absence or presence of phenolic mediators. Based on the decolorization data from previous study of our group, the 1st and 2nd order kinetic models were analyzed, as well as the alternative BMG model. It was found that the mediators accelerated the reactions, based in 1st and 2nd order kinetic models. Reactions containing Fe2+ fitted better to the BMG model, while reactions containing Fe3+ fitted better to the 2nd order kinetic model, independent of mediators. Based on the three evaluated kinetic models, pro-oxidant properties were observed for the mediators in Fenton systems.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941938
title: Enteral diet therapy: use of the Lean Healthcare philosophy in process improvement

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the nonconformities of the enteral diet therapy process. Method: Exploratory case study, using as a theoretical framework the philosophy of Lean Healthcare in an inpatient unit of a large hospital in Minas Gerais State. The sample consisted of 19 professionals from the multidisciplinary team involved in the enteral nutritional therapy process and the unit's documentary sample. For the data collection, we used a semi-structured script, participant observation and documentary analysis. Results: There were eight nonconformities related to enteral diet therapy. During the participant observation, there was a lack of a management model that seeks the continuous improvement of the process, as well as resistance to change. Conclusion: Although enteral diet therapy is important in the patient's evolution, there are adverse events that could be prevented and the Lean philosophy assists in the identification of process nonconformities.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941947.v1
title: Test of health Literacy for Portuguese-speaking Adults

description: ABSTRACT: Introduction: Health literacy has been evaluated in several countries by tools developed for local language and culture. This study aimed to adapt and to validate the Health Literacy Test (TLS) for the Brazilian Portuguese language based on the Test of functional health literacy in adults (TOFHLA). Method: The TLS, translated and adapted to the Brazilian scenario based on the Test of functional health literacy in adults, was administered to 302 users of a clinic of a University in Santa Catarina from September to October 2013. Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient, Spearman’s correlation and Analysis of Variance were used to assess the internal consistency, the correlation between the parts of the test and association between sociodemographic variables and the score of the Test, respectively. Results: The average score of the test was 72,2, and 54.6% of participants had adequate health literacy, 19.2% had marginal health literacy and 26.2% had inadequate health literacy. The average score of the test was inversely related to the age of the participants and directly related to the level of education. There was no significant difference in the other sociodemographic characteristics. The internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) was 0.953. The coefficients for the numerical and reading passages were 0.808 and 0.951, respectively. All the sections correlated positively and significantly with the Test, and also with each other. Conclusion: The validation of this test provides a new instrument to determine the literacy level in Brazilian adults.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941932
title: Contact lenses causing conjunctivity by Ralstonia Pichettii

description: Abstract The present report reports a case of conjunctivitis caused by Ralstonia pichettii in an immunocompetent patient wearing a contact lens. The bacterium isolated from the solution used to disinfect R. pichettii does not belong to the human microbiota but infects immunodepressed patients and is present in aqueous solutions. There is no standardization of sensitivity for this bacterium and few antibiotics have been tested for non-fermenting glucose bacteria. Due to the reduced antimicrobial sensitivity profile demonstrated by R. pichettii, it is important to correctly identify this etiologic agent in conjunctivitis and keratitis. This case report illustrates that R. Pickettii is a more important pathogen than previously thought.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941935.v1
title: A KINETIC STUDY ABOUT THE INFLUENCE OF PHENOLIC MEDIATORS IN THE DECOLORIZATION OF DIFFERENT DYES BY FENTON SYSTEMS

description: The present work evaluated the influence of phenolic mediators (five dihydroxybenzenes and gallic acid) on the decolorization kinetics of phenol red, chromotrope 2R, and methylene blue by Fenton systems. The reactions were performed with H2O2, iron salts as catalysts, and the absence or presence of phenolic mediators. Based on the decolorization data from previous study of our group, the 1st and 2nd order kinetic models were analyzed, as well as the alternative BMG model. It was found that the mediators accelerated the reactions, based in 1st and 2nd order kinetic models. Reactions containing Fe2+ fitted better to the BMG model, while reactions containing Fe3+ fitted better to the 2nd order kinetic model, independent of mediators. Based on the three evaluated kinetic models, pro-oxidant properties were observed for the mediators in Fenton systems.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941938.v1
title: Enteral diet therapy: use of the Lean Healthcare philosophy in process improvement

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the nonconformities of the enteral diet therapy process. Method: Exploratory case study, using as a theoretical framework the philosophy of Lean Healthcare in an inpatient unit of a large hospital in Minas Gerais State. The sample consisted of 19 professionals from the multidisciplinary team involved in the enteral nutritional therapy process and the unit's documentary sample. For the data collection, we used a semi-structured script, participant observation and documentary analysis. Results: There were eight nonconformities related to enteral diet therapy. During the participant observation, there was a lack of a management model that seeks the continuous improvement of the process, as well as resistance to change. Conclusion: Although enteral diet therapy is important in the patient's evolution, there are adverse events that could be prevented and the Lean philosophy assists in the identification of process nonconformities.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941944.v1
title: Probability of premature death for chronic non-communicable diseases, Brazil and Regions, projections to 2025

description: ABSTRACT: Objective: Objective: To analyze the mortality trends for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) in the period 2000-2013 and its probability of death until 2025. Method: time series analysis of mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease, with correction for ill-defined causes and underreporting of deaths and calculation of probability of death. Results: There was an average decline of 2.5% per year in all four major NCDs in Brazil. There was a decline in all regions and federal units. The reduced likelihood of death by 30% in 2000 to 26.1% in 2013 and expected decline to 20.5% in 2025. Conclusion: From the trend of reduction is expected to reach Brazil reducing overall goal 25% by 2025.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941926
title: Perception of Effectiveness of the Teaching Methods Used in a Medical Course in Northeast Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Medical education is in a process of transformation, particularly in terms of the diversification of the teaching methods used. However, the use and correct implementation of these new methods still present real challenges. In this context, this study aims to evaluate the perceptions and opinions of teachers and students regarding the effectiveness of the teaching methods used on the Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (UERN) medical course. For this purpose, an exploratory descriptive study was carried out, with a transversal character. Data collection was carried out from July 2015 to June 2016. A total of 140 students (82.5% of the medical course students) and 80 teachers (55% of the faculty) were interviewed. The subjects were of both sexes, and from all periods and curricular components of the course. After reading and signing a consent form, the participants were interviewed, with objective and subjective questions that sought to obtain their sociodemographic data, and their opinions and perceptions of the teaching-learning methods used by the teaching staff. The results were submitted to descriptive statistics and Pearson’s χ2 test or Fisher’s Exact, using the PEPI and PAST software, and considering values of p ≤ 0.05 as significant. The interviewees’ opinions and suggestions were represented in the form of a word cloud, using WordArt software. Traditional methods were the most frequently used techniques (76.0% of teachers), and were considered more effective than contemporary methods by both the teachers (78.0%) and the students (92.0%). However, a high proportion of the interviewees (75.0% of the teachers and 73.6% of the students) said that they would like to use and experience other didactic-pedagogical methods as a way to improve learning. It was also observed that length of teaching experience, and whether or not the teacher held a postgraduation qualification, were significantly associated with the use of more contemporary teaching-learning methods. It is therefore concluded that lack of teaching experience and experience with other teaching methodologies, together with the strenuous workload of the course, can pose hindrances to the implementation and acceptance of more contemporary methodologies. We note the urgent need to promote didactic-pedagogical training for the teaching staff, as well as the implementation of the Pedagogical Project of the Course, in order to promote the development of student-centered methodologies, in line with current teaching recommendations for courses in the area of health, especially Medicine.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941929
title: Prophylactic representations, discourses and practices during the cholera epidemic (1886-1887, Mendoza, Argentina)

description: Abstract The article takes a look into the disciplinary projects approved by the authorities in the province of Mendoza (Argentina) during the cholera epidemic that took place during the summer of 1886-1887. Although the projects were intended to ameliorate the sanitary conditions of the whole of the population, these were focused and applied more intensively on the underprivileged sectors and their areas of inhabitance. This follows the ideas and representations created by the State regarding the illness and its death during this period.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941932.v1
title: Contact lenses causing conjunctivity by Ralstonia Pichettii

description: Abstract The present report reports a case of conjunctivitis caused by Ralstonia pichettii in an immunocompetent patient wearing a contact lens. The bacterium isolated from the solution used to disinfect R. pichettii does not belong to the human microbiota but infects immunodepressed patients and is present in aqueous solutions. There is no standardization of sensitivity for this bacterium and few antibiotics have been tested for non-fermenting glucose bacteria. Due to the reduced antimicrobial sensitivity profile demonstrated by R. pichettii, it is important to correctly identify this etiologic agent in conjunctivitis and keratitis. This case report illustrates that R. Pickettii is a more important pathogen than previously thought.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941920
title: State of art of landfills that use biogas for the generation of electrical energy and biomethane in Brazil

description: ABSTRACT The use of biogas generated by the decomposition of organic matter from urban solid waste, besides being a renewable source of energy, also contributes to the reduction of the methane and carbon dioxide’s release into the atmosphere, which are significant greenhouse effect gases (GHG). However, biogas is little explored in the country and its potential remains controversial, mainly due to the different adopted methodologies of evaluation. This research shows that, between 2004 and 2015, only nine thermoelectric plants were implanted in waste landfills in the country, which together generated 86.3MW of electricity and two plants that produced biomethane. Considering the existing estimates, Brazil exploits only 7 to 20% of the biogas produced in landfills for energy purposes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941914
title: Professional competence of nurses in emergency services: evidence of content validity

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the evidence of content validity of the Identifying Issues (Identification questions) elaborated from the theoretical-logical model of the Matrix and the Profile of Professional Competence of the emergency nurse. Method: Descriptive and methodological study of a quantitative approach with a psychometric reference as a precursor in the elaboration of a measurement instrument for the evaluation of competencies. The study was conducted in 2013 in Brazil, with a national sample of nurses specialized in emergency services and/or with professional competence in the area. Three stages were considered: questionnaire development; data collection with Delphi, appropriate statistics for Likert; and interpretative analysis of the comments/suggestions of the analyzed issues. Results: Delphi was used in four stages. There were minor adjustments to the content and inclusion of a new Competence. They obtained 90% of Score Percentage and 98.61 of Content Validity Index. Conclusion: There was consensus among the experts and the research demonstrated evidence of content validity, suggesting pertinence and adequacy to represent the constructs of competencies.