Suchergebnisse

Objective: the objective was to characterize the prevalence of smoking among students of an IES. Method: this is
a quantitative study conducted in the city of Cajazeiras - Paraiba in an IES between February and December
2010. The sample consisted of 248 students of the courses offered by healthcare education institution studied.
Data were collected through questionnaire, after the signing of the agreement by the participants. Results: it
was observed the following percentage of smokers among the students researched courses: 5.6% nursing,
physiotherapy and pharmacy 4.5% 5.6%. The rate of ex-smokers identified among students was: 19% nursing,
physiotherapy and pharmacy 9.1% 17%. Conclusion: the rate of students of IES smokers demands the adoption of
pedagogical strategies that illustrate the harm from tobacco use.

Objective: to understand he eating habits of pregnant teenagers assisted in primary care. Method: this is an exploratory studywithquantitative and qualitative approach, conducted in the Family Health Units, Cajazeiras-Paraiba, with 24 pregnant teens. In December 2010, through interviews with semi-structured script was conducted the data collection, which, for processing, was used thematic analysis (Bardin, 2009).Results: the study evidenced that pregnant teenagers showed some nutritional deficiency, given to the low level of education, the state of development and to financial unavailability. Conclusion: the study confirms the need for a differentiated prenatal care to pregnant teenagers, by crossing two phases of development, simultaneously, suggesting valid changes in their health, being necessary effective and efficient care provisions, in order to prevent health and life risks, promote and maintain health and well-being of both mother and child.

Introduction: with the various physiological and pathological changes relevant to the aging process, the elderly lose their autonomy and independence, limiting their ability for self-care and compromising the quality of life, which increases the need for social and professional support.Objective: verifying the knowledge about Assistive Technology by professionals and academics who work with the elderly in long term care services.Method: This is a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, carried out in three long-stay institutions for the elderly from the city of Cajazeiras, Paraiba. The sample consisted of employees, volunteers, teachers and academics, totaling 50 participants. The results were tabulated and statistically analyzed using the software Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 22.0, presented in tables and discussed according to the pertinent literature.Results: The resources most identifid by participants were the aid for daily life and practical life, architectural projects for accessibility and mobility aid. Some participants said they did not implement the Assistive Technology in their practice by not knowing the existing re sources and its benefis, lack of training, limited resources and/or lack of Government resources and high cost of equipment.Conclusion: Assistive Technology represents the next step in the search for active aging, being the devices of great value for the elderly, increasing their functional capacity, autonomy and quality of life.