https://repositorio.uema.br/jspui/handle/123456789/2862 2026-09-21T20:51:35Z 2026-09-21T20:51:35Z https://repositorio.uema.br/jspui/handle/123456789/6851 2026-09-21T20:26:21Z 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Título: Manejo e desafios enfrentados por enfermeiros em urgências e emergências cardíacas: estudo transversal Abstact: Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Brazil and worldwide, requiring nursing professionals to possess scientific knowledge, specific skills, and the ability to respond promptly in emergency situations. In this context, this study aimed to analyze the nursing team's perception of their ability to act in cardiac emergencies, identify the influence of training and continuing education on the qualification of care, and understand the main difficulties faced by nurses in managing cardiac urgencies and emergencies. This is a field study with a qualitative approach, conducted with nurses working in a municipal hospital in the countryside of Maranhão, Brazil. Data collection was carried out through a semi-structured questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results showed that participants had a positive perception of their ability to perform in cardiac emergencies, highlighting the importance of technical knowledge, professional experience, and self- confidence in decision-making. Training and continuing education were identified as fundamental tools for improving professional competencies, contributing to the safety and quality of care. However, challenges related to insufficient material resources, structural limitations, lack of equipment, and the need for continuous training were also identified. It is concluded that ongoing professional qualification, combined with strengthened infrastructure and adequate resource availability, is essential for improving nursing care provided to patients in cardiac urgency and emergency situations.

2026-07-06T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.uema.br/jspui/handle/123456789/6847 2026-09-21T19:17:39Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: Saberes e práticas de adolescentes sobre métodos contraceptivos Abstact: Adolescence is a period marked by intense physical, emotional, and social changes and is also a stage of greater vulnerability regarding sexual and reproductive health. In this context, knowledge and proper use of contraceptive methods are essential for preventing unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study aimed to understand adolescents’ knowledge and practices regarding contraceptive methods. This is a mixed-methods descriptive study conducted with 183 high school students enrolled in public schools in the municipality of Grajaú, Maranhão, Brazil. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire containing closed- and openended questions. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were subjected to Bardin’s content analysis. The results showed that 95.1% of the adolescents reported knowing about contraceptive methods, 90.7% recognized their importance in preventing unplanned pregnancy, and 91.3% identified condoms as an effective method for preventing sexually transmitted infections. Male condoms were the best-known and most commonly used contraceptive method among participants. Despite this, only 51.4% reported using any contraceptive method. The main barriers identified were embarrassment, fear of judgment, and lack of information. It is concluded that adolescents have knowledge about contraception and recognize the importance of contraceptive methods in preventing unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. However, difficulties were identified in translating this knowledge into regular preventive practices. Therefore, there is a need to strengthen health education actions and expand spaces for dialogue among schools, families, and health services

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.uema.br/jspui/handle/123456789/6845 2026-09-21T18:53:12Z 2026-07-03T00:00:00Z

Título: Percepção dos enfermeiros sobre os principais desafios enfrentados no tratamento da hanseníase no município de Grajaú, Maranhão Abstact: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, characterized by the involvement of the skin and peripheral nerves. When not diagnosed and treated early, it can lead to physical deformities and permanent disabilities, negatively affecting patients' quality of life, social inclusion, and occupational activities. This study aimed to understand nurses' perceptions of the main challenges faced in the treatment of leprosy in the municipality of Grajaú, Maranhão, Brazil. It is a field study with a mixed-methods (qualitative and quantitative) approach, conducted in Primary Health Care Units (PHCUs) located in the urban area of Grajaú, involving eight nurses working in Primary Health Care. Data were collected through interviews using a structured covering professional training, clinical practice, challenges encountered in patient care, and participants' perceptions of the stigma associated with leprosy. The data were analyzed using an integrated approach, combining qualitative analysis to interpret participants' statements and quantitative analysis to organize frequencies and percentages, while ensuring compliance with ethical research principles and maintaining participants' confidentiality.

2026-07-03T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.uema.br/jspui/handle/123456789/3081 2024-09-18T17:54:59Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: A percepção dos enfermeiros sob as manifestações clínicas de endometriose no município de Grajaú - MA Abstact: The perception of nurses regarding the clinical manifestations of endometriosis is applied to the knowledge that the professional must present during the approach in nursing care, based on the importance of professional assistance to women who have endometriosis regarding their reproductive life and quality of life, with influence on the physical, psychological and social life of a woman, this gynecopathy becomes extremely uncomfortable for women and in different ways, the frequencies and intensities vary from each month from woman to another, they may also present strong abdominal pain during the menstrual period, menorrhagia, diarrhea or constipation, fatigue, infertility, dyspareunia and pain and bleeding. The general objective is to evaluate the level of understanding and actions of nurses in the face of clinical manifestations of endometriosis in women assisted in basic health units in the municipality of Grajaú- MA. The research is characterized as an exploratory descriptive study with a descriptive qualitative and quantitative approach, in which the instrument of applying questionnaires and interviews to nurses who care for women with endometriosis is used. It is concluded that this work is of enormous relevance to the academic community, contributing to the clarification of information regarding the perception of nurses today regarding the clinical manifestations of endometriosis, showing results that serve as a question to improve care in this área

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