https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/26333 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:24:10 GMT 2026-11-11T13:24:10Z http://ri.ufs.br:80/retrieve/ea171e8c-5880-45db-adb9-517b805ecb04/logo_ProfSaude.jpg.webp https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/26333 https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/26358 Title: Necessidades e percepções de professores da educação infantil de Aracaju/SE sobre saúde bucal: pesquisa de opinião e desenvolvimento de curso virtual de capacitação Authors: Santos Júnior, Reginaldo Batista dos Abstract: Dental caries remains the most prevalent chronic non-communicable disease in childhood, negatively impacting children's health, well-being, and development. In Aracaju, Sergipe, data from the SB Brasil 2023 survey revealed a high proportion of untreated caries among five-year-old children; this scenario, combined with low oral health team coverage in Primary Health Care, exacerbates challenges regarding the continuity of preventive actions in the school setting. In this context, early childhood education teachers are key players in promoting oral health, despite facing limitations such as a lack of training, a lack of confidence in their technical knowledge, and a scarcity of pedagogical resources. This study aimed to survey public early childhood education teachers in Aracaju to identify their needs, perceptions, barriers, and expectations regarding oral health promotion in schools. It was an observational, cross-sectional, descriptive study using a mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) approach and a structured electronic questionnaire. Forty-one teachers participated, recruited via non-probabilistic snowball sampling. Quantitative data underwent descriptive analysis and non-parametric testing, while qualitative responses were subjected to thematic content analysis. The results highlighted a lack of institutional oral health training, teacher uncertainty regarding technical knowledge, and structural and logistical difficulties in implementing preventive actions, as well as a need for accessible teaching materials and practical methodologies applicable to daily school life. Participants showed high interest in a self-paced virtual course, particularly one covering healthy eating, tooth-brushing techniques, playful activities, and family engagement strategies. Based on these findings, a theoretical-methodological proposal was developed for a self-paced virtual course designed to train early childhood education teachers in oral health, grounded in the needs identified by the study and current scientific evidence. The technical-technological product is expected to contribute to enhancing oral health literacy, strengthening intersectoral collaboration between health and education, and ensuring the continuity of preventive practices in the school environment, thereby fostering health promotion within the context of the Unified Health System (SUS). This master's capstone project is an outcome of the stricto sensu Professional Master's Program in Family Health (PROFSAÚDE). Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/26358 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/26357 Title: Necessidades em saúde, de acesso e capacidade funcional de pessoas idosas na atenção primária: implicações para o cuidado no território Authors: Barreto, Camila Freire Abstract: Population aging represents one of the major challenges for contemporary health systems, particularly within the context of Primary Health Care (PHC), which plays a strategic role in identifying health needs and promoting the functional capacity of older adults. In the municipality of São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil, the growing number of older adults highlights the need for evidence to support healthcare planning and strengthen the organization of health services. This study aimed to analyze the health needs, access to health services, and functional capacity of community-dwelling older adults and to propose strategies for qualified care within Primary Health Care in the municipality of São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil. This is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach conducted among older adults (≥60 years) registered with Family Health Strategy teams. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire developed by the researchers, including sociodemographic, economic, health-related, lifestyle, digital inclusion, and healthcare access variables. Functional capacity was assessed using the Katz Index for Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADL) and the Lawton and Brody Scale for Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL). A total of 61 older adults participated in the study, predominantly women (75.41%), aged between 60 and 69 years (59.02%), with low educational attainment (67.21%), family income ranging from one to two minimum wages (81.97%), and a high prevalence of systemic arterial hypertension (63.93%), diabetes mellitus (45.90%), and dyslipidemia (44.26%). Regarding the pharmacotherapeutic profile, 93.44% of participants reported using one to four medications, while 6.56% reported not using any medication. Difficulties related to digital inclusion (37.70%), food insecurity (18.03%), and limited timely access to health services were also identified, with only 45.90% of participants being attended on the same day when needed. Independence in Basic Activities of Daily Living was observed in 98.4% of participants, whereas 39.3% showed partial dependence in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, indicating early signs of functional vulnerability. As the Technical-Technological Product, an educational booklet was developed to promote self care, functional capacity, and healthy aging among older adults, family members, caregivers, and Primary Health Care professionals. It is expected that the findings will contribute to healthcare planning for older adults in the municipality by supporting continuing education initiatives, improving the quality of care, and strengthening Primary Health Care as the coordinator of the healthcare network, promoting health and dignified aging. This Master’s Dissertation was developed within the Professional Master’s Program in Family Health (PROFSAÚDE). Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/26357 2026-07-23T00:00:00Z https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/26356 Title: Caderneta de acompanhamento de usuárias de dispositivo intrauterino na atenção primária à saúde: desenvolvimento e validação Authors: Santos, Nathália de Mattos Abstract: The high prevalence of unintended pregnancies and the persistent challenges in women’s health care highlight the need to expand access to effective contraceptive methods. The intrauterine device (IUD) is a highly effective long-acting reversible contraceptive available through the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS); however, its use in Primary Health Care (PHC) still faces barriers related to access, information, and service organization. Objective: To develop and validate a follow-up booklet for multidisciplinary care of IUD users in PHC. Methods: This methodological and applied study was conducted in three stages: narrative literature review, development of the preliminary version of the booklet, and content validation by experts. The instrument was organized into thematic sections covering user identification, clinical and reproductive history, IUD insertion data, clinical follow-up, screening tests, educational guidance, and spaces for records by both health professionals and users. Content validation was performed using the Delphi technique in two rounds, involving 19 experts from the fields of Family and Community Medicine, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Family Health Nursing, and Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing. Consensus was assessed using the Item Content Validity Index (I-CVI) and the Scale Content Validity Index/Average (S-CVI/Ave). Results: All evaluated sections achieved an I-CVI of 1.00 in both rounds, indicating complete agreement among experts regarding the adequacy of the content. The S-CVI/Ave was also 1.00, demonstrating a high level of consensus concerning clarity, relevance, and practical applicability of the booklet. Qualitative suggestions contributed to improvements in content, layout, and user guidance. Technical Product: An IUD user follow-up booklet designed as a tool to support longitudinal care, health education, and communication between users and PHC professionals. Conclusion: The booklet presented content validated by experts and showed potential to contribute to the improvement of reproductive planning services, the strengthening of sexual and reproductive rights, and the continuity of care for IUD users in Primary Health Care. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/26356 2026-07-29T00:00:00Z https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/26355 Title: Elaboração e aplicação de um instrumento para triagem de apneia obstrutiva do sono em diabéticos tipo 2 na atenção primária à saúde Authors: Gaspari, Laís Batista Abstract: Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are highly prevalent conditions with a bidirectional relationship. While DM is a classic focus of Primary Health Care (PHC), OSA remains neglected. Despite the high prevalence of OSA in the Brazilian population (37,1%), it is estimated that at least 85% of individuals with the condition remain undiagnosed. These figures are alarming given the morbidity and mortality associated with OSA; beyond its impact on glycemic control, it constitutes an additional cardiovascular risk factor. Objectives: This Master’s thesis—developed within the stricto sensu Professional Master’s Program in Family Health (PROFSAUDE)—aimed to develop and apply a clinical screening tool for OSA in patients with type 2 diabetes receiving care in PHC settings in the city of Nossa Senhora do Socorro, Sergipe (SE). Method: The first stage involved creating a clinical tool to guide data collection. This tool consolidated data from medical histories and physical examinations—previously scattered across various questionnaires, clinical scales, and systematic reviews on OSA. The second stage consisted of a pilot, exploratory, cross-sectional observational study involving patients with type 2 diabetes receiving PHC. The newly created tool was initially administered to a sample of 17 participants, who subsequently underwent home nocturnal oximetry. Collected data were analyzed using frequency, mean, standard deviation, median, and interquartile range. Results: The study found a 64.2% (n=14) positivity rate regarding the Oxygen Desaturation Index among the evaluated diabetic patients, indicating a positive oximetry screen for OSA. Within this group, all individuals presented with systemic arterial hypertension, as well as daytime sleepiness and nocturia. High-arched palate, macroglossia, retrognathia, and a high Mallampati score were the most frequently observed anatomical abnormalities. Conclusion: The clinical instrument developed constitutes a technicaltechnological product of this study and enabled the assessment of a population of patients with type 2 diabetes within the context of primary health care, revealing a high frequency of classic signs and symptoms of OSA. Furthermore, a high rate of positive results was observed in nocturnal oximetry, a screening method for OSA. With further research in this field, this clinical and oximetric screening protocol could offer a structured approach to addressing OSA in primary health care scenario. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/26355 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z