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View article: Health literacy on Mpox among Brazilian men who have sex with men: Findings from a national cross-sectional study
Health literacy on Mpox among Brazilian men who have sex with men: Findings from a national cross-sectional study Open
Background: In 2022, Mpox presented significant challenges globally, particularly in Brazil, where cases surged among men who have sex with men (MSM). Health literacy (HL) is essential for promoting health within this group. Objective: To …
View article: Advanced Nursing Practice in the context of Primary Health Care in Brazil: documentary research
Advanced Nursing Practice in the context of Primary Health Care in Brazil: documentary research Open
Objective To categorize Advanced Nursing Practice activities in Brazil, registered in the Health Production reporting platform of the Health Information System for Primary Care, by nurses from Primary Health Care. Methods a documentary, ex…
View article: Quality of life of women with urinary incontinence in the postpartum period: an integrative literature review
Quality of life of women with urinary incontinence in the postpartum period: an integrative literature review Open
Urinary incontinence (UI) during pregnancy and after childbirth can negatively impact women's lifestyles, health, and well-being. It is a common problem that is often normalized by both healthcare professionals and women. This integrative …
View article: Virtual simulation in nursing education in Latin America and the Caribbean: A bibliometric study
Virtual simulation in nursing education in Latin America and the Caribbean: A bibliometric study Open
Objective: to examine the characteristics of scientific production in Latin America and the Caribbean regarding virtual simulation in nursing education. Methods: a bibliometric study conducted in five stages: research design, compiling the…
View article: Psychometric properties of the Burnout Assessment Tool - General version in nursing workers
Psychometric properties of the Burnout Assessment Tool - General version in nursing workers Open
Objective: to analyze the validity evidence of the BAT – General version in a sample of Brazilian nursing workers. Method: a cross-sectional study design with non-probability sampling method was used among 3594 Brazilian nursing workers. T…
View article: Spacetime modeling of mortality by infectious and parasitic diseases in Brazil: a 20-year ecological and population-based study
Spacetime modeling of mortality by infectious and parasitic diseases in Brazil: a 20-year ecological and population-based study Open
Background: Infectious and parasitic diseases (IPDs) encompass a broad range of illnesses predominantly associated with poverty. They are more prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, including Brazil, where they continue to be among…
View article: Mission of a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre and the UN Sustainable Development Goals: achievements and challenges
Mission of a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre and the UN Sustainable Development Goals: achievements and challenges Open
Objectives: to identify the relationship between activities developed by the Collaborating Centre and the Sustainable Development Goals, during 2010, 2014 and 2018 redesignation processes. Methods: descriptive and historical-documentary st…
View article: Equitable partnerships in research to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals: pathways for nursing
Equitable partnerships in research to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals: pathways for nursing Open
Objective: To discuss the importance of fair and equitable partnerships in research to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and implications for nursing practice. Methods: This is a theoretical-reflexive study, with a systemat…
View article: Intention to Use Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Age Groups of Brazilian Men Who Have Sex With Men: National Cross-Sectional Study
Intention to Use Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Age Groups of Brazilian Men Who Have Sex With Men: National Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background In Brazil, men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic, mirroring global trends. Despite advancements in HIV prevention, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), uptake remains uneven amon…
View article: Mpox Vaccine Hesitancy Among Brazilian Men Who Have Sex with Men: A National Cross-Sectional Study
Mpox Vaccine Hesitancy Among Brazilian Men Who Have Sex with Men: A National Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Mpox is a viral zoonosis that has gained increased attention due to a global outbreak in 2022, significantly impacting men who have sex with men (MSM). Vaccination for this disease poses a public health challenge; because it ca…
View article: Non-communicable diseases prevention and control by government ministries in Guyana
Non-communicable diseases prevention and control by government ministries in Guyana Open
Background Countries of the Caribbean Community signed the Declaration of Port of Spain in 2007 with the vision to stop the epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The adoption of the Declaration by member states represented a region…
View article: Challenging the status quo through nursing entrepreneurship education: A scoping review
Challenging the status quo through nursing entrepreneurship education: A scoping review Open
Entrepreneurship education can pivot nursing education and drive change in educational strategy while maintaining the fundamentals of nursing education. With entrepreneurship education, nursing students envision professional identity value…
View article: Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Chikungunya Incidence in Brazil and the Impact of Social Vulnerability: A Population-Based and Ecological Study
Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Chikungunya Incidence in Brazil and the Impact of Social Vulnerability: A Population-Based and Ecological Study Open
To assess the temporal and spatial dynamics of chikungunya incidence and its association with social vulnerability indicators in Brazil, an ecological and population-based study was conducted herein, with confirmed cases of chikungunya and…
View article: Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Brazilian Immigrants: Prevalence, Determinants, and Global Health Implications
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Brazilian Immigrants: Prevalence, Determinants, and Global Health Implications Open
Background: Vaccine hesitancy extends beyond simple refusal to receive immunizations, encompassing psychological, cultural, and sociodemographic factors that influence individuals’ perceptions and decision-making regarding vaccines. Object…
View article: Exploring self‐care practices and health beliefs among men in the context of emerging infectious diseases: Lessons from the Mpox pandemic in Brazil
Exploring self‐care practices and health beliefs among men in the context of emerging infectious diseases: Lessons from the Mpox pandemic in Brazil Open
Our goal was to explore self‐care practices among men who have sex with men in the context of Mpox in Brazil. This study used qualitative research methods, including interviews and thematic analysis, to collect and analyze data from male p…
View article: Generational Differences in Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Intentions among Men Who Have Sex with Men: A National Study on Sexual Behaviors and Preventive Practices (Preprint)
Generational Differences in Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Intentions among Men Who Have Sex with Men: A National Study on Sexual Behaviors and Preventive Practices (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Background: In Brazil, Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic, mirroring global trends. Despite advancements in HIV prevention, such as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), uptake among …
View article: Pre-exposure Prophylaxis and Post-exposure Prophylaxis Awareness among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Brazil: A National Survey
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis and Post-exposure Prophylaxis Awareness among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Brazil: A National Survey Open
Background Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) have been demonstrated to be crucial strategies in preventing HIV transmission. However, there is variability in the adoption of these measures within the popul…
View article: Exploring men’s health in medium and high complexity care in Brazil: A deductive thematic analysis of social determinants
Exploring men’s health in medium and high complexity care in Brazil: A deductive thematic analysis of social determinants Open
Background: Men’s health is influenced by a complex interplay of social, economic, and cultural determinants. Understanding how these aspects affect the health of adult cisgender men in medium and high-complexity healthcare settings is ess…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Surveillance of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Brazil: An Ecological Study
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Surveillance of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Brazil: An Ecological Study Open
The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the notification of new VL cases in Brazil in 2020. It is an ecological and time-series study (2015–2020) with spatial analysis techniques, whose units of analysis w…
View article: Migrant Men Living in Brazil during the Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
Migrant Men Living in Brazil during the Pandemic: A Qualitative Study Open
This study aims to analyze the repercussions of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the health of male immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Brazil. A qualitative study involving 307 adult men living in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandem…
View article: Determining factors for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Brazilians: a study using structural equation modeling
Determining factors for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Brazilians: a study using structural equation modeling Open
Objectives: to investigate the factors influencing vaccine hesitancy against COVID-19 among Brazilians. Methods: this research employed an observational and analytical approach, utilizing a web-based survey. Data collection took place in 2…
View article: ANTENATAL EDUCATION STRATEGIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT MOBILITY IN LABOUR: A SCOPING REVIEW PROTOCOL
ANTENATAL EDUCATION STRATEGIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT MOBILITY IN LABOUR: A SCOPING REVIEW PROTOCOL Open
Empowering women for labour mobility is acknowledged as a component of good midwifery care, yet challenges persist in hospital settings. While the benefits of antenatal education are recognised as supporting labour mobility, specific detai…
View article: Nursing and waste management in health services: unveiling meanings in the hospital context
Nursing and waste management in health services: unveiling meanings in the hospital context Open
Objective: To unveil the meanings that nursing professionals attribute to practices related to waste management in health services, within the hospital context. Method: Qualitative research, whose theoretical and methodological references …
View article: Healthcare Waste Management: connections with sustainable nursing care
Healthcare Waste Management: connections with sustainable nursing care Open
Objective: To understand the meanings revealed by nurses about sustainable care in its connections with the management of Healthcare Waste in hospital. Method: Qualitative research, whose theoretical and methodological references were, res…
View article: Cultural adaptation and validity evidence of the Student Nurse Stressor-15 (SNS-15) Scale for Brazil
Cultural adaptation and validity evidence of the Student Nurse Stressor-15 (SNS-15) Scale for Brazil Open
Objectives: to carry out the cultural adaptation and evaluation of validity evidence of the Student Nurse Stressor-15 (SNS-15) Scale for use in Brazil. Methods: psychometric study, conducted from the stages of translation, synthesis, back-…
View article: Mobile application for accessible communication with pre-hospital emergency care: e-SU
Mobile application for accessible communication with pre-hospital emergency care: e-SU Open
Objective To describe the process of developing and evaluating a mobile application prototype to enable people with complex communication needs to call pre-hospital emergency services. Methods This methodological study was conducted in thr…
View article: Sexual Practices and HIV Risk Perception Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Brazil
Sexual Practices and HIV Risk Perception Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Brazil Open
Objectives: To investigate sexual practices and HIV risk perception among MSM, identifying associated risk factors and determinants. Methods: A cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted with 144 MSM in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil, us…
View article: Pre-exposure prophylaxis among Brazilian men who have sex with men: a comparative study between migrants and non-migrants
Pre-exposure prophylaxis among Brazilian men who have sex with men: a comparative study between migrants and non-migrants Open
Introduction Investigating the use and adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in MSM is a global health priority in the fight against HIV. Strategies must be capable of increasing usage and reaching not only the population living in …
View article: Barriers and Facilitators to HIV/AIDS Testing among Latin Immigrant Men who have Sex with Men (MSM): A Systematic Review of the Literature
Barriers and Facilitators to HIV/AIDS Testing among Latin Immigrant Men who have Sex with Men (MSM): A Systematic Review of the Literature Open
Objective: This study aims to identify barriers and facilitators of HIV/AIDS testing among Latin American immigrant men who have sex with men (MSM). Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using the following databases: MEDLI…