Health and Biosciences
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description: The journal Health and Biosciences, created in 2020, is published quarterly and continuously. It aims to publish articles related to the areas of knowledge of Pharmaceutical, Biological, Health Sciences and Education. ISSN: 2675-276X
publisher: Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES
language: pt-BR
publication name: Health and Biosciences
issn: 2675-276X
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items: Impact of splitting clonazepam tablets: a comparative evaluation
items: KAP Study Assessing Infection Prevention Among Healthcare Professionals in the Western Region, Saudi Arabia
items: Principles of viral vector-based gene therapy – A Literature Review
items: Repositioning Anatomists in Nigeria for National Development: Challenges and Policy Perspectives, Beyond the Morgue and Classroom
items: Trichomonas vaginalis and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): an integrative literature review
items: Habits and level of knowledge of the school population in the northern region of Espírito Santo about intestinal parasites
items: Homeless population in the municipality of Belo Horizonte from the perspective of the Consultório na Rua: socioeconomic and health characterization of the individuals assisted
items: Experience report: an inquiry-based instructional sequence on arthropods in high school
items: Environmental Education and the Problem of Flooding in the Municipality of Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil
items: What lies behind the strength, sensitivity, and precision of the human hand?
items: Indiscriminate use of the morning-after pill: consumption, frequency, motivations and knowledge of high school students
items: Why do people change their smartphones, even if they are in perfect working order?
items: Conscious Energy Consumption
items: Teaching gene expression: an experience report with an investigative approach
items: Microplastics in the human body: an investigative path in high school to raise environmental awareness
items: Investigating the pathway of hydrocyanide gas from inhalation to cell death: an experience report with high school students
items: Stability of drugs and medicines: a historical analysis of strategies for determining shelf life
items: Identification of risk factors for the development of metabolic syndrome in students at a Higher Education Institution in Espírito Santo
items: Leprosy: Immunological Aspects and Diagnostic Methods - a review
items: https://periodicos.ufes.br/healthandbiosciences/article/view/44631
items: Trend and spatial distribution of pregnancy in adolescence in Espírito Santo
items: Smartphones as potential vehicles for transmitting intestinal parasites: an approach for elementary school students
items: Parasitological research in a municipal early childhood education center in the city of Jaguaré, Espírito Santo, Brazil
items: Identificação parasitológica em alfaces de cultivo tradicional e hidropônico em Nova Venécia-ES
items: Prevalence of enteroparasites in sanitary elements of female and male bathrooms of an educational institution in the north of Espírito Santo
items: Descarte de medicamentos residencial: uma revisão sistemática da literatura
items: Nutritional status of children under 10 years old accompanied in a Basic Health Unit in Mariana, Minas Gerais
items: Tuberosidade mamária: revisão integrativa sobre a produção científica não relacionada a estética
items: Palliative care for the elderly in long stay institutions: a gesture of love
items: https://periodicos.ufes.br/healthandbiosciences/article/view/40174

Impact of splitting clonazepam tablets: a comparative evaluation
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description: Clonazepam (CLO) is the most prescribed drug in the benzodiazepine class, used as an antiepileptic and anxiolytic agent. Tablets are the most commercialized pharmaceutical form in the world. Pill partitioning refers to the practice of dividing a pill into smaller parts to adjust the prescribed dose of a drug, and is a decision related, in most cases, to the flexibility of doses, reduction of the cost of therapy and to facilitate swallowing, presenting a high risk to public health and impacting the quality of the drug. The objective of this study was to evaluate quality aspects of whole and broken tablets containing CLO, according to the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia, to correlate losses after Quality Control tests such as Content, Unit Dose Uniformity, Weight Determination, Friability, Hardness, and to compare the impact of the use of different partitioning methods by the population: knife, hands, and tablet cutter. The tests proved to be adequate to evaluate the quality of the tablets after partitioning, demonstrating that the physical characteristics of the evaluated tablets influence the cut. The loss of quality in all drugs after partitioning was notorious, with increased Friability, reduced Hardness and problems of dose homogeneity (Unit Dose Uniformity Test). In addition, it is possible to determine that the best performing tablets after partitioning were R (reference drug) and G1 (generic drug). Thus, the best method of partitioning the pills according to the research was with the use of one's own hands, but it is not a recommended action.
subject: Ciências Farmacêuticas
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subject: clonazepam
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subject: tablets
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subject: tablet splitting
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subject: quality control
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creator: Maria Eduarda Pereira
creator: Marcelo Antonio Oliveira
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Maria Eduarda Pereira, Marcelo Antonio Oliveira https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-30
publication date: 2025-12-30
starting page: 64
ending page: 81
doi: 10.47456/hb.64.50803

KAP Study Assessing Infection Prevention Among Healthcare Professionals in the Western Region, Saudi Arabia
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description: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant global health concern, contributing to increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and rising healthcare costs. Adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) practices by healthcare workers (HCWs) is critical to reducing these risks. To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of HCWs in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia regarding IPC. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 780 HCWs, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health staff from multiple hospital departments. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward IPC. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were performed to identify predictors of compliance. Most participants demonstrated good knowledge of hand hygiene (92%) and WHO IPC guidelines (88%), though gaps persisted in knowledge of sterilization protocols (68%). Attitudes were generally positive, with 88% identifying IPC as highly important and 84% emphasizing the role of leadership support. However, practices were inconsistent: 80% reported updating practices according to new IPC guidelines, only 56% conducted regular IPC assessments, and just 20% consistently reported non-compliance. Logistic regression analysis showed that availability of PPE (OR = 3.6), prior IPC training (OR = 2.0), confidence in applying IPC measures (OR = 2.5), and longer work experience (OR = 2.8) were significant predictors of adherence. HCWs in Western Saudi Arabia demonstrate strong knowledge and positive attitudes toward IPC but suboptimal compliance in practice. Continuous training, supportive leadership, and systematic institutional audits are essential to strengthen adherence and reduce the burden of HAIs.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
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subject: infection prevention and control-IPC
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subject: healthcare-associated infections-HAIs
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subject: knowledge, attitudes, practices-KAP
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subject: healthcare workers
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subject: Saudi Arabia
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creator: Dalia Gaber
creator: Hanaa Bali
creator: Eman Aljohani
creator: Mansour Al-Johani
creator: Safaa Mashhadis
creator: Eman Hamed
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Dalia Gaber, Hanaa Bali, Eman Aljohani, Mansour Al-Johani, Safaa Mashhadis, Eman Hamed https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-30
publication date: 2025-12-30
starting page: 19
ending page: 35
doi: 10.47456/hb.64.49851

Principles of viral vector-based gene therapy – A Literature Review
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description: Over the past four decades, advances in molecular biology have transformed the role of viruses, shifting them from a commonly assigned “villain” role to key players in sophisticated therapeutic strategies. Viral vector-based gene therapy arises from the detailed study of these organisms, combined with continuous improvements in molecular biology techniques, aiming to expand the therapeutic scope for conditions closely linked to genetic dysfunctions and infectious diseases lacking effective conventional treatments. Gene therapy introduces a new paradigm in vaccine development: genetic vaccines, which, by exploiting complex gene transfer and regulation mechanisms, can induce not only specific immune responses but also systemic and intricate physiological changes, broadening therapeutic approaches for various diseases. This review aims to consolidate fundamental virological knowledge supporting the use of viruses in gene therapy, as well as to present the most prominent viral vectors employed to date and their respective clinical applications.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
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subject: gene therapy agentes
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subject: genetic therapy
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subject: somatic gene therapy
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subject: genetic vectors
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subject: viruses
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creator: Leandro Alves Inojosa Filho
creator: Beatriz de Albuquerque Vilar
creator: Gabriela Mello
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Leandro Alves Inojosa Filho, Beatriz de Albuquerque Vilar, Gabriela Souto Vieira de Mello https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-30
publication date: 2025-12-30
starting page: 36
ending page: 63
doi: 10.47456/hb.64.50214

Repositioning Anatomists in Nigeria for National Development: Challenges and Policy Perspectives, Beyond the Morgue and Classroom
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description: Anatomists in Nigeria continue to be perceived primarily as educators and custodians of cadavers—roles rooted in colonial medical traditions. This limited view has obscured the wider relevance of anatomical science in national development. In contrast, global practice now positions Anatomists as integral contributors to surgical training, forensic investigation, biomedical innovation, and public-health research. This paper, titled Repositioning Anatomists in Nigeria for National Development: Challenges and Policy Perspectives, Beyond the Morgue and Classroom, critically examines the socio-institutional and legal factors that confine Nigerian Anatomists to narrow professional roles. It adopts a narrative literature review and policy-analysis approach to evaluate global best practices, identify structural barriers, and propose actionable reforms for Nigeria. Key findings reveal persistent stereotypes, outdated curricula, inadequate policy recognition, and the continued enforcement of the obsolete Anatomy Act 1933, while the proposed Anatomy Bill 2021, which would empower Anatomists through professional regulation and broader practice rights remains unpassed. The paper calls for curriculum modernization, policy advocacy, interprofessional collaboration, and the establishment of a functional Anatomy Council of Nigeria. Repositioning the discipline beyond the morgue and classroom is essential for integrating Anatomists into clinical, forensic, research, and technological sectors. Doing so will not only elevate the profession but also strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare, innovation, and scientific-development capacity for the 21st century.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
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subject: Anatomy Education
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subject: Biomedical Innovation
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subject: Forensic Application
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subject: Health Policy Reform
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subject: Professional Marginalization
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creator: Joseph Raymond Enoghase
creator: JohnFavour Ehijiagbon Aig-Unuigbe
creator: Ilefeghian Brownson Osarinmwian
creator: Christabel Chioma Onyemechi
creator: Adaeze Christabel Olisemeke
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Joseph Raymond Enoghase, JohnFavour Ehijiagbon Aig-Unuigbe, Ilefeghian Brownson Osarinmwian, Christabel Chioma Onyemechi, Adaeze Christabel Olisemeke https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-30
publication date: 2025-12-30
starting page: 5
ending page: 18
doi: 10.47456/hb.64.49510

Trichomonas vaginalis and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): an integrative literature review
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description: Trichomonas vaginalis is the parasite that causes trichomoniasis, a non-viral sexually transmitted infection that is widely prevalent worldwide and mostly affects women. The disease is transmitted mainly through unprotected sexual contact and is asymptomatic in most cases. Given the studies that point to T. vaginalis infection and a greater susceptibility to other sexually transmitted diseases, the aim of this study was to relate this disease to a greater susceptibility to HIV and to present scientific data that can be used to formulate prevention methodologies for both infections. An integrative literature review was carried out, covering the period from 2005 to 2021, based on articles indexed in the SciELO, Pubmed and LILACS databases. The descriptors chosen, according to the classification of health sciences descriptors (DeCS) were: “Trichomonas vaginalis”, ‘HIV’ and “Human Immunodeficiency”, combined in English, Portuguese and Spanish. The searches were conducted based on a guiding question and the articles were selected using pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Based on the results, it was observed that the main variables related to both infections were: female gender; white and black race/color; being pregnant; single, divorced and widowed marital status; low schooling and income and behavioral variables (multiple sexual partners and alcohol abuse). In relation to the guiding question of the review, it was possible to conclude that the presence of T. vaginalis infection increases the risk of the individual becoming infected with HIV and vice-versa, and that interventions and methodologies aimed at knowledge and prevention of both diseases are necessary.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
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subject: human immunodeficiency
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subject: sexually transmitted infections
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subject: trichomoniasis
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subject: HIV.
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creator: Izabela Mantovani Dettogni
creator: Livian Gonçalves Dutra
creator: Marco Antônio Andrade de Souza
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Health and Biosciences
date: 2025-05-05
publication date: 2025-05-05
starting page: 5
ending page: 24
doi: 10.47456/hb.v6i1.48318

Habits and level of knowledge of the school population in the northern region of Espírito Santo about intestinal parasites
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description: Although the mortality rate from parasitic diseases has fallen significantly in recent years, the morbidity rate is still a problem for the Brazilian population. There are often many asymptomatic cases, making it difficult to detect the infection, which contributes to a false expectation of improvement. The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of students at a higher education institution in relation to intestinal parasitosis. Students who agreed to take part signed an informed consent form and answered a questionnaire containing personal information and questions about diet, hygiene and health status. A total of 119 students answered the questionnaire and those belonging to the Computer Science, Production Engineering and Pharmacy courses showed greater knowledge about intestinal parasites, how to avoid them, as well as the proper preparation of food and the consumption of filtered water. Considering the family income of those interviewed, it was observed that the students whose families earn more than 5 minimum wages were the ones who carried out the most parasitological tests, as well as having no positive results for parasitic contamination. Giardia lamblia, Ascaris lumbricoides and Endolimax nana were the parasites reported by the students and the population with nail-biting habits had the highest rate of parasitological contamination. The results indicate that habits, socio-economic conditions and knowledge of parasite transmission processes are extremely important for targeting and developing strategies for students in order to reduce the prevalence of diseases.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
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subject: intestinal parasitosis
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subject: university students
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subject: health promotion
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creator: Emilly Almeida Santos
creator: Marco Antônio Andrade de Souza
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Health and Biosciences
date: 2025-05-05
publication date: 2025-05-05
starting page: 25
ending page: 35
doi: 10.47456/hb.v6i1.48319

Homeless population in the municipality of Belo Horizonte from the perspective of the Consultório na Rua: socioeconomic and health characterization of the individuals assisted
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description: The homeless population is characterized by conditions of extreme poverty, fragile family ties and lack of regular housing. In Belo Horizonte, Consultório na Rua provides comprehensive health care to this population. The aim of this study was to characterize the homeless population in the municipality of Belo Horizonte served by Consultório na Rua, considering socioeconomic and health aspects, through the data collected. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional and observational study, based on the analysis of data from the Networked Health System and the Consultório na Rua's internal monitoring database. Descriptive statistics were analyzed using R software, and the results were presented in frequency tables. We found a predominantly male population, of working age and black and brown skin color, with a high prevalence of psychoactive substance use and mental and behavioral disorders. We conclude that the Consultório na Rua represents an important service for people living on the streets, meeting the demands and specificities of this population through its inclusive and humanized approach, respecting diversity and providing comprehensive care. It is recommended that these teams be strengthened and expanded, as well as improving the processes for collecting information on care for this population. These measures aim to improve monitoring and consequently the formulation of specific and more effective public policies for this group.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
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subject: homeless population
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subject: health services
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subject: public health
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subject: health profile
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subject: socioeconomic profile
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creator: Gabriella Cordeiro Cortes Barbosa
creator: Gabriela Drummond Marques da Silva
creator: Rafaela Alves Marinho
creator: Anelise Andrade de Souza
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Health and Biosciences
date: 2025-05-05
publication date: 2025-05-05
starting page: 36
ending page: 48
doi: 10.47456/hb.v6i1.48327

Experience report: an inquiry-based instructional sequence on arthropods in high school
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description: This experience report aimed to investigate how an instructional sequence grounded in Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) can contribute to the development of scientific competencies and pro-conservation attitudes among high-school students, thereby addressing gaps identified in environmental and zoological education. The intervention was carried out with two final-year classes at a public high school in Serra (ES), Brazil, involving 45 students aged 16–18. The methodology comprised four 2-hour meetings: (1) problematization of global arthropod declines and hypothesis formulation; (2) field sampling in green areas surrounding the school using pitfall traps and manual capture; (3) taxonomic analysis and a structured debate on anthropogenic impacts; and (4) planning of conservation actions for the school surroundings. Data were collected through field notebooks, collaborative murals and pre- and post-intervention questionnaires, and were analyzed quantitatively (mean correct answers in conceptual assessments) and qualitatively using Content Analysis. Results showed an increase in mean correct answers from 48% (pre-test) to 90% (post-test) and the emergence of attitudinal categories such as empathy toward arthropods, ecological awareness and motivation for conservation. Improvements were also observed in evidence-based argumentation skills and student protagonism. We conclude that the use of IBL and active methodologies combined with fieldwork and structured debate strengthens concept consolidation and the promotion of socio-environmental attitudes even in contexts of limited resources. For future implementations, we recommend expanding technical-scientific partnerships, integrating citizen-science platforms, and conducting longitudinal follow-up of the proposed conservation actions.
subject: Ensino
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subject: inquiry-based learning
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subject: environmental education
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subject: active methodologies
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subject: biodiversity
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creator: Lucas Vale
creator: Dalana Campos Muscardi
creator: Juliana Castro Monteiro Pirovani
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Lucas Vale, Dalana Campos Muscardi, Juliana Castro Monteiro Pirovani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-26
publication date: 2025-10-26
starting page: 105
ending page: 114
doi: 10.47456/hb.v6i3.47060

Environmental Education and the Problem of Flooding in the Municipality of Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil
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description: Flooding represents a recurring socio-environmental problem in the municipality of Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil, exacerbated by unplanned urbanization, inadequate waste disposal, and deficient urban infrastructure. Given this scenario, this study aimed to promote a pedagogical intervention in high school, combining Critical Environmental Education (CEA) with the Science, Technology, Society, and Environment (CTSA) approach, to stimulate student reflection on the causes, impacts, and possible solutions for flooding in the municipality. The methodology adopted was a mixed one, involving questionnaires, debates, historical data collection, hypothesis formulation and verification, and the production of educational materials. The results demonstrated increased student awareness of the local impacts of flooding, as well as the identification of causes such as poor urban drainage, waste disposal, and climate change. The development of community intervention proposals was also observed, demonstrating progress in students' critical thinking and scientific literacy. It is concluded that inquiry-based teaching, combined with the critical perspective of Environmental Education, fosters the development of conscious individuals capable of proposing alternatives to address real socio-environmental challenges.
subject: Ciências Biológicas
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subject: critical environmental education
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subject: CTSA
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subject: flooding
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subject: inquiry-based teaching
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subject: Vila Velha
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creator: Thaina Miranda de Santana Freitas
creator: Diógina Barata
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Thaina Miranda de Santana Freitas, Diógina Barata https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-26
publication date: 2025-10-26
starting page: 21
ending page: 31
doi: 10.47456/hb.v6i3.47055

What lies behind the strength, sensitivity, and precision of the human hand?
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description: The teaching of Biology is often considered challenging for students due to the complexity of scientific terms and the difficulty of visually representing structures and processes. Furthermore, teacher-centered approaches contribute to weaknesses in teaching practice. Addressing this content through an investigative approach provides students with a more contextualized and, therefore, more meaningful understanding. This report aimed to describe the teaching actions and impressions from an investigative activity in which students were invited to identify the tissues that make up the hand, investigate their integration, and understand the contribution of each to the different characteristics of the human hand. Five fifty-minute lessons were used, during which students were divided into three groups and carried out the following activities: formulating hypothesis based on a guiding question - which gave the title to this report - preparing questions for an interview with a healthcare professional, comparing data, and presenting the results obtained. Despite some challenges, such as the novelty of investigative activity, difficulty in maintaining focus, and developing independent thinking, students concluded that hand strength is influenced by several factors, including anatomy, physiology, and the nervous system. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments that make up the hands, the nervous system that controls movements, muscle size and composition, training and practice of activities involving hand use, genetics, and the individual’s overall health were identified as key elements.
subject: Ensino
  topic: section
subject: investigative teaching
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subject: basic education
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subject: biological tissues
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creator: Maraiza de Souza Salomão Cibien
creator: Karina Carvalho Mancini
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Maraiza de Souza Salomão Cibien, Karina Carvalho Mancini https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-26
publication date: 2025-10-26
starting page: 92
ending page: 104
doi: 10.47456/hb.v6i3.47048

Indiscriminate use of the morning-after pill: consumption, frequency, motivations and knowledge of high school students
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description: The morning-after pill is an emergency contraceptive method used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or failure of another method. Its excessive use can carry health risks and reduce long-term effectiveness. This study aimed to understand the perception and knowledge of students about the use of the morning-after pill, to investigate the motivations for the consumption of this contraceptive method and to promote critical reflection on sex education. Conducted with students in the 2nd grade of high school, in the initial phase, the students raised hypotheses about the main factors that lead to the prolonged use of emergency contraception. In the second stage, data were collected through questionnaires applied to 3rd grade students, divided by gender. An analysis of the results revealed that, for girls, the most frequent reasons for using the pill were related to unprotected intercourse, followed by failure on the regular contraceptive method. Among the boys, most had not asked their partners to use the method, and most demonstrated knowledge about the pill, but without using the method preventively. The discussion of the data led to a reflection on the lack of formal sex education and the need for greater awareness about the risks of frequent use of the pill. In conclusion, the study reinforces the urgent need for educational programs that promote the responsible use of contraception and the dissemination of clear and accessible information.
subject: Ensino
  topic: section
subject: contraceptive
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subject: morning-after pill
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subject: reproductive health
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creator: Solange Santos Silva
creator: Marco Antônio Andrade de Souza
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Solange Santos Silva, Marco Antônio Andrade de Souza https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-26
publication date: 2025-10-26
starting page: 78
ending page: 91
doi: 10.47456/hb.v6i3.47035

Why do people change their smartphones, even if they are in perfect working order?
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description: This article presents an experience report of an investigative teaching sequence applied in an elementary and middle school in the municipality of Rio Bananal, Espírito Santo, Brazil. The aim was to help students understand the real reason behind smartphone consumption, with an emphasis on youth consumption, identifying companies' planned obsolescence actions and the environmental and social consequences of this type of sales strategy. The data were collected through the application of an investigative teaching sequence in a high school class, where students conducted research on the concept of planned obsolescence, associating the data with the frequency of cell phone replacement by young people. In addition, a self-assessment of their own consumption was carried out, identifying the influence of this behavior on youth self-esteem and the environmental impacts related to the induced consumption of various products through planned obsolescence. At the end of the classes, the adolescents were able to identify how they are induced to consume, as well as the damage that misguided consumerism causes to their self-esteem. In addition, they were able to produce materials to raise awareness among other young people about the issue.
subject: Ensino
  topic: section
subject: teaching by inquiry
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subject: planned obsolescence
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subject: self-esteem
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creator: Carolina Diniz Silva Marchiore
creator: Marcos da Cunha Teixeira
creator: Diógina Barata
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Carolina Diniz Silva Marchiore, Marcos da Cunha Teixeira, Diógina Barata https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-26
publication date: 2025-10-26
starting page: 115
ending page: 128
doi: 10.47456/hb.v6i3.47017

Conscious Energy Consumption
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description: The objective of this study was to identify high school students' perceptions, through inquiry-based learning, about electricity consumption and its relationship with the environment, as well as to promote awareness of the importance of conscious use for society as a whole, involving economic issues and sustainability. Initially, knowledge was constructed through a cooperative learning approach on the concepts of energy, its forms of production, and impacts on the environment, which was important to connect them to the topic. Based on their prior knowledge, students thought and discussed the importance of conscious consumption for the environment, reflected on their behavior regarding energy consumption, and related the appliances that, in their view, are the main responsible for the highest energy consumption in their residence. Most students believed that lamps and refrigerators were the main appliances related to energy consumption. After data collection, the information was analyzed, and students were able to compare it to the hypotheses previously developed. The results obtained highlight that, although the construction of knowledge about the types of energy and their impact on the environment has had a considerable effectiveness, it is important to think about the use of methodologies that are capable of building a more solid knowledge about the concept and consumption of electricity, as well as promoting understanding of the distinction between the use of water and the use of energy, since at various times the two situations were considered the same problem.
subject: Ensino
  topic: section
subject: high school
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subject: energy consumption
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subject: investigation-based teaching
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creator: Priscila Ruberti Berteli Alves
creator: Viviana Borges Corte
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Priscila Ruberti Berteli Alves, Viviana Borges Corte https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-26
publication date: 2025-10-26
starting page: 63
ending page: 77
doi: 10.47456/hb.v6i3.47016

Teaching gene expression: an experience report with an investigative approach
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description: The teaching of subjects such as genetics and molecular biology faces significant challenges in the current educational context, especially when it comes to understanding complex topics such as gene expression. Educators need to update their teaching practices to promote more meaningful learning that goes beyond the mere transmission of information. The complexity of content such as gene expression, which involves fundamental concepts ranging from DNA structure to protein synthesis, is crucial to understanding biological processes and must be addressed in an accessible and contextualized manner. Authors highlight the need for more interactive and contextualized pedagogical approaches that stimulate students' curiosity and promote meaningful learning. Inquiry-based teaching, for example, allows students to formulate hypotheses and investigate, promoting more dynamic and meaningful learning. Thus, this report describes a teaching sequence applied in a 11th-grade class at a public state school, based on an investigative approach. The activity sought to stimulate hypothesis formulation using playful and accessible resources and guided discussions. The results indicated that, despite initial difficulties, students demonstrated conceptual advances and growing engagement, demonstrating the potential for effective inquiry-based teaching in the development of scientific and critical thinking.
subject: Ensino
  topic: section
subject: investigative activity
  topic: keywords
subject: biology teaching
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subject: genetics
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subject: active methodologies
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subject: high school
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creator: Samara Cáo Paixão
creator: Débora Barreto Teresa Gradella
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Samara Cáo Paixão, Débora Barreto Teresa Gradella https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-26
publication date: 2025-10-26
starting page: 51
ending page: 62
doi: 10.47456/hb.v6i3.47004

Microplastics in the human body: an investigative path in high school to raise environmental awareness
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description: This experience report describes an investigative didactic sequence carried out with a 10th grade class in a public high school in Espírito Santo, Brazil, focusing on the issue of microplastics in the human body. The proposal was guided by the question “How do microplastics enter our bodies?”, integrating ecology, public health, and environmental education. The methodology comprised three main stages: (i) brainstorming, to raise initial hypotheses; (ii) flipped classroom, in which students conducted research using different information sources and presented their findings in class; and (iii) production of infographics, aimed at systematizing and creatively expressing the knowledge constructed. Qualitative data analysis, based on the Meaning Cores technique, revealed three interpretative axes: perplexity in the face of the invisible, when students expressed surprise at the possibility of internal contamination by microplastics; the body as a space of contamination, as they connected the topic to their daily lives and health; and critical responsibility, with signs of reflective and proactive stances toward the environmental issue. The results show that inquiry-based teaching fostered greater engagement, student protagonism, and critical appropriation of scientific concepts, although gaps were observed in mobilizing previously studied notions such as bioaccumulation. The experience contributed to scientific literacy by establishing meaningful connections between science, environment, and society, reinforcing the importance of active methodologies in Biology teaching for the formation of critical and responsible individuals.
subject: Ensino
  topic: section
subject: microplastics
  topic: keywords
subject: biology teaching; scientific literacy
  topic: keywords
subject: active methodologies
  topic: keywords
subject: inquiry-based learning
  topic: keywords
creator: Vanessa da Penha Gomes Salarolli
creator: Dalana Campos Muscardi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Vanessa da Penha Gomes Salarolli, Dalana Campos Muscardi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-26
publication date: 2025-10-26
starting page: 32
ending page: 50
doi: 10.47456/hb.v6i3.47002

Investigating the pathway of hydrocyanide gas from inhalation to cell death: an experience report with high school students
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description: This experience report presents the results of a lesson plan implemented with third-year high school students enrolled in the “Sports, Science and its Languages” elective track, aiming to promote meaningful learning about cellular respiration and the effects of cyanide poisoning. The pedagogical proposal integrated active methodologies - inquiry-based learning and dramatization (Role Play) - in a sequence of nine lessons, beginning with a problem situation based on the Boate Kiss nightclub tragedy. The activities included hypothesis formulation, teacher-created simulations to represent gas transport in the bloodstream, and dramatizations of the electron transport chain, highlighting the blockage caused by cyanide. This approach led to greater student engagement, fostering a systemic understanding of cellular biochemical processes and connecting science to real-life contexts, while also emphasizing the teacher’s mediating role when dealing with complex content. The results suggest that contextualization combined with interactive methodologies can overcome conceptual difficulties and make biochemistry teaching more meaningful and accessible.
subject: Ciências Biológicas
  topic: section
subject: inquiry-based learning
  topic: keywords
subject: role play
  topic: keywords
subject: cellular respiration
  topic: keywords
subject: biochemistry
  topic: keywords
creator: Renata Carrara Torri
creator: Paola Rocha Gonçalves
creator: Marco Antônio Andrade de Souza
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Renata Carrara Torri, Marco Antônio Andrade de Souza https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-26
publication date: 2025-10-26
starting page: 6
ending page: 20
doi: 10.47456/hb.v6i3.47001

Stability of drugs and medicines: a historical analysis of strategies for determining shelf life
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description: The development of the pharmaceutical industry has been strongly influenced by changes in drug stability techniques and laws. Since the first regulations, which focused mainly on the efficacy and safety of pharmaceutical products, there has been significant progress in the evaluation and control of stability. In the beginning, drug stability assessments were simpler and based on basic physical and chemical tests. The incorporation of new methodologies and guidelines allowed more detailed and accurate chemical analyses for APIs and degradation products. The objective of this work is to analyze the changes in practices and legislation on drugs and medicines stability, assessing their impact on the safety and quality of pharmaceutical products. This is a narrative review where data collection was carried out in the year 2024, including research that was presented in the SciElo and PubMed databases. The articles and texts used in the review were selected based on their publication date and relevance to the proposed topic. This study is necessary to understand the changes in practices and legislation related to drugs and medicines stability, as these changes have a direct impact on the safety, efficacy and quality of pharmaceutical products. Therefore, analysis of current standards and practices is essential to ensure compliance and innovation in drug development.
subject: Ciências Farmacêuticas
  topic: section
subject: stability of pharmaceutical products
  topic: keywords
subject: stability of drugs
  topic: keywords
subject: pharmaceutical stability
  topic: keywords
creator: Lucas Caike Oliveira Silva
creator: Gracielle Ferreira Andrade
creator: Marcelo Antônio Oliveira
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Health and Biosciences
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 25
ending page: 52
doi: 10.47456/hb.v5i3.46290

Identification of risk factors for the development of metabolic syndrome in students at a Higher Education Institution in Espírito Santo
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description: Metabolic Syndrome (MS) is a set of changes that increase the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. According to some studies, the frequency of MS found in university students is currently considerably low, however, increases in risk factors associated with MS have been increasingly frequent in this population. This study investigated the frequency of risk factors for MS in students at a higher education institution in the state of Espírito Santo, based on anthropometric and biochemical data. An analytical cross-sectional research was carried out involving 57 students from a variety of courses, aged between 18 and 37 years old. Personal and lifestyle data were obtained using an online form and biological material was collection at the institution itself. The results indicated that 10.5% of university students had already been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, suggesting a slightly high percentage. There was also a high incidence of increases in blood pressure (33.3%), total cholesterol (40.3%) and waist circumference (14%), together with a decrease in HDL-cholesterol (15.8%), demonstrating the need for preventive actions to avoid the development of metabolic and cardiovascular complications later in life, as well as the implementation of measures to aid early diagnosis. Given this scenario, it is essential create programs that encourage physical activity and promote the adoption of healthy eating habits.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
  topic: section
subject: lifestyle
  topic: keywords
subject: risk factors
  topic: keywords
subject: metabolic syndrome
  topic: keywords
subject: university students
  topic: keywords
creator: Luana Barbieri de Souza
creator: Vitória Fial do Norte
creator: Marco Antônio Andrade de Souza
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Health and Biosciences
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 53
ending page: 70
doi: 10.47456/hb.v5i3.46529

Leprosy: Immunological Aspects and Diagnostic Methods - a review
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description: Leprosy is an infectious, transmissible, chronic disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Genetic, immunological and environmental aspects determine individual susceptibility to the bacillus and explain the progression and/or regression of the disease. The objective of this study was to evaluate and understand the immunological aspects of leprosy and how they can influence the diagnosis. Six articles related to the immunological characteristics of leprosy and four articles related to diagnostic methods were selected. The results demonstrate that increased expression of the “Toll Like 4” receptor in neutrophils is a universal biomarker. Susceptibility to leprosy poles was demonstrated by single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the promoter region of DC-SIGN CD209, IL-17A gene and vitamin D receptor (VDR) in the FokI, TaqI and ApaI regions. There was an increase in the expression of the transcription factor FOXP3 in multibacillary patients and during type 1 reactions. Regarding the diagnosis by antibody detection, the NDO-LID conjugate showed greater sensitivity than NDO-BSA and LID-1 separately. The ML-Flow rapid test had a high level of positivity, but most paucibacillary patients do not develop detectable antibodies and are not diagnosed by this method. Regarding the investigation of M. leprae DNA, ISSR-PCR proved to be a more effective method than RLEP-PCR and bacilloscopy. Thus, it can be concluded that the immune system is closely related to the development of leprosy. The analysis of the methods makes it clear that the use of antigens for antibody detection and the analysis of M. leprae DNA are effective and rapid when compared with bacilloscopy.
subject: Ciências Biológicas
  topic: section
subject: leprosy
  topic: keywords
subject: Mycobacterium leprae
  topic: keywords
subject: immunology
  topic: keywords
subject: diagnosis
  topic: keywords
creator: Carla Belo do Prado
creator: Flávia Dayrell França
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Health and Biosciences
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 5
ending page: 24
doi: 10.47456/hb.v5i3.46657

https://periodicos.ufes.br/healthandbiosciences/article/view/44631
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title: In silico study of the pharmacological, toxicological activities of the secondary compounds of Zingiber officinale Roscoe and analysis of their possible interactions with targets of the inflammatory process
description: Data obtained in 195 countries in 2017 revealed that asthma reached 43.12 million new cases/year and that anti-inflammatory medications, antihistamines and sometimes medicinal plants, such as ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), are used to treat this pathology. The objective of this study was to analyze the pharmacological and toxicological profile, in silico, of the main secondary compounds of Zingiber officinale Roscoe and the molecular interactions with pharmacological targets of importance in the inflammatory process. To this end, we searched for chemical structures and activities of the compounds with scientific evidence, pharmacokinetic and toxicological evaluations, in silico, on online servers, as well as molecular docking. Twelve molecules were used, with emphasis on gingerols, paradol and shogaols, as they are the main compounds of the rhizome in quantity and pharmacological action, which presented a relevant percentage of affinity for 5LOX, according to the SwissTarget Prediction platform. The preADMET platform also showed favorable ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and intestinal absorption, as well as high binding to plasma proteins. In addition, the main secondary compounds did not inhibit CYP3A4, did not show mutagenic potential in the Ames Test, presented moderate and low LD50 and low arrhythmogenic index, in addition to a moderate probability of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, nephrotoxicity and toxicity in the respiratory system by ProTox III. The secondary compounds 6-shogaol and 6-paradol showed a higher probability of binding to the 5LOX target and demonstrated, statistically, similar docking to zileuton, favorable physicochemical and pharmacokinetic properties for oral use, in addition to the less toxic profile when compared to the other compounds, although they have immunotoxic potential and carcinogenic potential in mice.
subject: Ciências Farmacêuticas
  topic: section
subject: Zingiber officinale
  topic: keywords
subject: inflammation
  topic: keywords
subject: mutagenicity
  topic: keywords
subject: carcinogenicity
  topic: keywords
creator: Isadora Paz Lima
creator: Huana Mônica Primo Cardoso da Silva
creator: Herika Wergilla Araujo Lima
creator: Aurélio Hamurabe de Carvalho Becker
creator: Clailson da Silva Pinheiro
creator: Joubert Aires de Sousa
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Health and Biosciences
date: 2024-08-31
publication date: 2024-08-31
starting page: 5
ending page: 30
doi: 10.47456/hb.v5i2.44631

Trend and spatial distribution of pregnancy in adolescence in Espírito Santo
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description: Teenage pregnancy profoundly affects the life trajectory of adolescents, representing a challenge for public policies. With the aim of analyzing the trend and spatial distribution of teenage pregnancy from 2005 to 2015 in Espírito Santo, an ecological study was carried out using the number of live births among women aged 10 to 19 years (divided into groups: 10 to 14 and 15 to 19) per year of study and municipality available in the Department of Health Informatics (DATASUS). The incidence was calculated for the state, for the health regions (North, Central, Metropolitan, and South), and for the seventy-eight municipalities that make up the state. Trend analysis was performed by health region and age group, and subsequently, spatial distribution was carried out. Municipalities with the highest average coefficient of teenage pregnancy are mostly concentrated in the northern region of the state. Among 10 to 14-year-olds, the Metropolitan and Southern regions show a significant increasing trend in teenage pregnancy rates over time, while among 15 to 19-year-olds, the Northern region shows a significant decreasing trend in rates. Despite the reduction, the Northern region remained with the highest rates. Spatial analysis revealed a homogeneous cluster of cases especially in the Northern region. In Espírito Santo, the highest rates of teenage pregnancy are in the North region which has the most unfavorable socioeconomic conditions in the state and is also a priority area for interventions aimed at preventing unplanned teenage pregnancies.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
  topic: section
subject: pregnancy in adolescence
  topic: keywords
subject: spatio-temporal analysis
  topic: keywords
subject: epidemiology
  topic: keywords
creator: Ana Carolina Gonçalves Rodrigues Dias
creator: Karllian Kerlen Simoneli Soares
creator: Keila Cristina Mascarello
creator: Ana Paula Velten
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Health and Biosciences
date: 2024-08-31
publication date: 2024-08-31
starting page: 31
ending page: 47
doi: 10.47456/hb.v5i2.44863

Smartphones as potential vehicles for transmitting intestinal parasites: an approach for elementary school students
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description: This work aimed to identify biological forms of intestinal parasites on smartphones of students in the city of Diamantina (Minas Gerais, Brazil). Two classes from the 9th year of elementar school were selected, one class belonging to the public school and the other to the private school. In November 2023, samples were collected using the Graham method adapted for the smartphone screen. In total, 34 samples were collected (18 from public school and 16 from private school). Cysts of the Entamoeba coli species were the most frequent biological forms (32.3%), followed by Endolimax nana cysts (20.5%), Iodamoeba butschlii cysts (5.8%) and Enterobius vermicularis eggs (5.8%). Smartphones have demonstrated the potential ability to disseminate infectious forms of intestinal parasites, further highlighting the importance of reinforcing hand hygiene practices to reduce the risk of transmission of enteroparasitosis.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
  topic: section
subject: public health
  topic: keywords
subject: enteroparasitosis
  topic: keywords
subject: intestinal parasites
  topic: keywords
subject: smartphones
  topic: keywords
creator: André Soares de Oliveira
creator: Karine Luisa Santos
creator: Maria Patrícia Anselmo
creator: Gustavo Henrique Bahia de Oliveira Bahia-de-Oliveira
creator: Ricardo Andrade Barata
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Health and Biosciences
date: 2024-08-31
publication date: 2024-08-31
starting page: 48
ending page: 55
doi: 10.47456/hb.v5i2.45214

Parasitological research in a municipal early childhood education center in the city of Jaguaré, Espírito Santo, Brazil
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description: Parasitic diseases, especially enteroparasitoses, represent a significant public health problem. In order to assess the presence of parasitic forms in the sand of a children's recreation park at a school in the municipality of Jaguaré, Espírito Santo, Brazil, samples were collected between December 2021 and February 2022 and analyzed using the Willis technique at the Laboratory of Parasitology and Clinical Hematology of the Federal University of Espírito Santo, São Mateus campus. A total of 15 samples were collected, and 150 slides were analyzed. Among the analyzed sand samples, a positive frequency of 100% was observed for Ascaris lumbricoides eggs, 80% for Trichuris trichiura eggs, and Ancylostoma sp. larvae, and 40% for Ancylostoma sp. eggs. The results reveal a high level of contamination in the sand of the children's recreational park, underscoring the need for preventive and control measures.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
  topic: section
subject: saúde pública
  topic: keywords
subject: areia
  topic: keywords
subject: recreação infantil
  topic: keywords
subject: parasitos
  topic: keywords
creator: Francielly Vieira Bettim
creator: Nayara Oliveira Giobini
creator: Marco Antônio Andrade de Souza
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Health and Biosciences
date: 2023-12-30
publication date: 2023-12-30
starting page: 41
ending page: 54
doi: 10.47456/hb.v4i3.42674

Identificação parasitológica em alfaces de cultivo tradicional e hidropônico em Nova Venécia-ES
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description: O consumo de hortaliças sem higienização oferece um potencial risco à saúde, uma vez que podem conter formas parasitárias de protozoários e helmintos, servindo como via de transmissão para diversas parasitoses intestinais, especialmente quando consumidas cruas. Dentre os principais sintomas das enteroparasitoses estão diarreia, anemia, hemorragias, desequilíbrios nutricionais e em casos mais graves, óbito do indivíduo infectado. No Brasil, as doenças parasitárias são consideradas de alta prevalência, principalmente pelas condições precárias de saneamento básico em algumas regiões. O estudo visou identificar formas parasitárias presentes nas alfaces de cultivo tradicional e hidropônico, adquiridas em duas propriedades do municípios de Nova Venécia, Espírito Santo, Brasil. As hortaliças coletadas foram acondicionadas em sacos plásticos de primeiro uso e analisadas no laboratório Municipal João Geraldo Coser em Nova Venécia, utilizando o método de sedimentação espontânea com adaptação para vegetais. Das 100 amostras analisadas, 46 (46%) apresentavam positividade para alguma forma parasitária. Dentre os parasitos mais prevalentes, destacam-se os helmintos Strongyloides sp. (54,35%) e o protozoário Balantidium coli (26,08%). As altas contaminações por enteroparasitos observadas no estudo demonstram baixa qualidade higiênico-sanitária nas hortaliças e ressalta a importância de medidas voltadas à melhorias na produção e manipulação das verduras, a fim de garantir uma melhor qualidade de vida dos consumidores.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
  topic: section
subject: Vegetables
  topic: keywords
subject: Intestinal Parasites
  topic: keywords
subject: Public Health
  topic: keywords
subject: Cultivation
  topic: keywords
creator: Danielly Hoffmam Crause
creator: Marco Antônio Andrade de Souza
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Health and Biosciences
date: 2023-12-30
publication date: 2023-12-30
starting page: 18
ending page: 30
doi: 10.47456/hb.v4i3.42663

Prevalence of enteroparasites in sanitary elements of female and male bathrooms of an educational institution in the north of Espírito Santo
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description: Intestinal parasitic infections represent a significant public health issue and are endemic in various areas of Brazil, leading to high rates of mortality and morbidity. The aim of this study was to assess the presence of parasitic forms on surfaces in public restrooms at an educational institution in the northern region of the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Between August and November 2019, samples were collected from both female and male restrooms, totaling 200 samples by the end of the research period. The collected samples were prepared using the Graham method, which involves affixing transparent adhesive tape to the surfaces of the objects to be analyzed, fixing it onto glass slides, and then sending them to the Laboratory of Parasitology and Clinical Hematology at the Northern University Center of Espírito Santo, part of the Federal University of Espírito Santo, for examination under a light microscope. Out of the 200 samples analyzed, 7 (3.50%) tested positive for parasitic forms. These findings underscore the importance of healthcare measures, prevention, and health education to mitigate parasitic transmission and protect the student population from contamination.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
  topic: section
subject: enteroparasites
  topic: keywords
subject: sanitation
  topic: keywords
subject: Graham
  topic: keywords
subject: parasitic infection
  topic: keywords
subject: streaming
  topic: keywords
creator: Emilly Almeida Santos
creator: Marco Antônio Andrade de Souza
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Health and Biosciences
date: 2023-12-30
publication date: 2023-12-30
starting page: 31
ending page: 40
doi: 10.47456/hb.v4i3.42667

Descarte de medicamentos residencial: uma revisão sistemática da literatura
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description: The disposal of expired or non-expired medication is a concern for public health, as it can cause damage to the environment and generate emerging contaminants, and for this reason, it cannot have the same final destination as common waste. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the knowledge of the population regarding the disposal of medicines at home and address the possible impacts caused by the incorrect disposal of medicines. This is a systematic literature review, whose data collection was carried out between November and December 2020, covering the studies exposed in the SciElo and PubMed databases. There were 3285 information bulletins in the databases from predefined descriptors. Through exploratory reading, 10 studies were selected to be carried out in full, which were included in the research. It is concluded that regardless of the location in the world, awareness about drug disposal is low, because even knowing that it can become a toxic agent for the environment, a population performs incorrect disposal because they do not have enough information on how to do it. the correct destination.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
  topic: section
subject: armazenagem de medicamentos
  topic: keywords
subject: medicamentos
  topic: keywords
subject: resíduos de serviços de saúde
  topic: keywords
creator: Maria Letícia Almeida Farias
creator: Marcos Correia Afonso
creator: João Paulo Cola
creator: Ana Alice Dias de Castro Luz
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Health and Biosciences
date: 2023-12-30
publication date: 2023-12-30
starting page: 5
ending page: 17
doi: 10.47456/hb.v4i3.42462

Nutritional status of children under 10 years old accompanied in a Basic Health Unit in Mariana, Minas Gerais
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description: The Vigilância Alimentar e Nutricional is a fundamental component of health surveillance, enabling the continuous description and prediction of trends in food and nutrition of the population and their determining factors, with the data collected being consolidated in SISVAN Web. The information generated provides a diagnosis and follow-up of the population's food and nutrition situation, which is an essential component for the development of public policies. The present study aims to describe the nutritional status of children under 10 years of age, monitored by SISVAN in a UBS in Mariana-MG. Data were obtained from the information system of the Ministry of Health, SISVAN Web, for the years 2015-2019, being collected in 2021. With regard to follow-up, 2016 had the highest number of children registered (284) and in 2015 the smallest, with 151 children. Regarding children diagnosed with overweight, the highest prevalence was recorded in 2017 (19%), with a decrease in prevalence in subsequent years (2018: 12.7%; 2019: 11.9%). With regard to thinness, the numbers are smaller, but existing, reaching a lower prevalence in 2017 (2.9%), with a progressive increase in subsequent years (2018:5.4%; 2019:8.5%). Excess weight among the monitored children showed a higher prevalence, but thinness coexisted. SISVAN, although it still has a low population coverage, proves to be an important instrument for the health team, contributing to greater knowledge of the population assisted by the SUS, in addition to assisting in the elaboration and implementation of policies and actions aimed at the nutritional needs of each population.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
  topic: section
subject: nutritional status
  topic: keywords
subject: public health
  topic: keywords
subject: food and nutritional surveillance
  topic: keywords
creator: Marina Camacho Di Monda
creator: Erika Cardoso dos Reis
creator: Virgínia de Almeida Guimarães
creator: Anelise Andrade de Souza
creator: Anabele Pires Santos
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Health and Biosciences
date: 2023-08-30
publication date: 2023-08-30
starting page: 5
ending page: 15
doi: 10.47456/hb.v4i2.40852

Tuberosidade mamária: revisão integrativa sobre a produção científica não relacionada a estética
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description: A deformidade da mama tuberosa é um desequilíbrio raro do desenvolvimento da mama que ocorre na puberdade com um aumento incompleto do seio durante seu crescimento. Sabe-se que na prática clínica a tuberosidade mamária (TM) acarreta grandes consequências na amamentação, muitas vezes inviabilizando o aleitamento materno ou o aleitamento materno exclusivo. Deste modo, o objetivo deste trabalho foi conhecer a produção científica sobre tuberosidade mamária não relacionada à estética. Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura sobre a tuberosidade mamária e a produção científica não relacionada à estética. Foram utilizadas as bases de dados: US National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) e Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo). Ao final da pesquisa, foram incluídos 10 artigos. Os estudos estão divididos em descrição de casos, revisão acerca da etiologia, revisões sobre as classificações e relação da assimetria mamária com a mama tuberosa. Assim, o diagnóstico correto do tipo de deformidade juntamente com a avaliação precisa de vários parâmetros, principalmente forma e volume, foi fundamental para o planejamento do posterior tratamento das mamas tuberosas e tubulares. A consanguinidade foi um achado nessa pesquisa, pois até o momento, nenhuma teoria etiológica para o desenvolvimento da mama tuberosa foi comprovada e nem associada a predisposição genética.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
  topic: section
subject: tuberosidade mamária
  topic: keywords
subject: mama tuberosa
  topic: keywords
subject: hipoplasia mamária
  topic: keywords
creator: Ana Paula Velten
creator: Inara Lima Nascimento
creator: Joana Carla dos Santos
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Health and Biosciences
date: 2023-08-30
publication date: 2023-08-30
starting page: 16
ending page: 31
doi: 10.47456/hb.v4i2.41010

Palliative care for the elderly in long stay institutions: a gesture of love
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description: In recent years, the number of elderly people requiring palliative care in Long-Term Care Institutions has increased considerably. Thus, it is observed the need to provide specific and targeted care to these elderly, in order to provide a higher quality of life to them. This study aims to identify the aspects involving palliative care provided to the elderly in specialized institutionalized homes for the elderly. This is an integrative literature review, using Lilacs (Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences), Scielo (Scientific Electronic Library Online) and MedLine/Pubmed (Online system for searching and analyzing medical literature), through VHL (Virtual Health Library), for this research and selection of studies. From 13 studies researched, 7 articles published in the last 11 years that met the criteria of this review were selected. In the research carried out, factors related to palliative care in the elderly were identified such as: the context that encompasses palliative care, the difficulties in providing care by professionals and the essentiality of humanization in palliative care. Conclusion: With this review, it was possible to observe that the only care model still persists, in addition, it was noticed the need for policies that regularize the profession of caregivers and standardize their hiring, in addition to the insertion of educational measures that improve the work of the multidisciplinary team in long-term institutions.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
  topic: section
subject: Keywords: Palliative care; Comprehensive care for the elderly; Multi-professional team.
  topic: keywords
creator: Victor Alexandre Santos Gomes
creator: Ryan Ferreira Cajaiba
creator: Juliane Nascimento Costa
creator: Roberta Carolina Assis Palheta
creator: Juliana Cardoso Cordeiro
creator: Emilly Aline Santos da Cunha
creator: Pollyanna Ribeiro Damasceno
creator: Mayara Silva Marciao
creator: Greice Nívea Viana dos Santos
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Health and Biosciences
date: 2023-08-30
publication date: 2023-08-30
starting page: 32
ending page: 47
doi: 10.47456/hb.v4i2.41584

https://periodicos.ufes.br/healthandbiosciences/article/view/40174
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title: Trajetória de compra institucional de alimentos da Agricultura Familiar para o Programa de Alimentação Escolar em dois municípios mineiros, entre 2011 e 2021: os municípios seguem a Lei n°11.947 de obrigatoriedade de compra?
description: The National School Feeding Program consists of transferring financial resources from the National Education Development Fund to states and municipalities for the purchase of food intended for school feeding. It is a strategy promoting Food and Nutritional Security since the enactment of Law n°11.947/2009. The objective of the study was to describe and discuss the trajectory of institutional purchasing of Family Farming foods for the School Feeding Program in the municipalities of Mariana and Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, from 2011 to 2021. This was a descriptive study, with analysis of secondary data obtained from official portals of the Federal Government and information collected directly from the Municipal Education Departments of the two municipalities. The values transferred by the federal government and the percentage used in the purchase of family farming foods for the program were described, as well as the number of family farmers residing in the municipalities and the region's productive potential. The results indicated a low adherence of the municipalities in the purchase of Family Farming foods and products for school feeding, without reaching the minimum required by the legislation, and demonstrated that the municipalities have productive potential. Therefore, the importance of a government organization to articulate the operationalization of the program, from the assistance given to rural producers, the supervision of the School Food Council regarding compliance with the legislation, and the political will to make the program effective in its entirety was concluded.
subject: Ciências da Saúde
  topic: section
subject: política pública
  topic: keywords
subject: alimentação escolar
  topic: keywords
subject: financiamento governamental
  topic: keywords
creator: Anabele Pires Santos
creator: Gabrielle Carolina da Cruz Ciriaco
creator: Anelise Andrade de Souza
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Health and Biosciences
date: 2023-04-30
publication date: 2023-04-30
starting page: 58
ending page: 77
doi: 10.47456/hb.v4i1.40174