Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2021
Morbidities and medications used by practicing nurses during the climacteric.
This study aimed to identify the morbidities and medications used by nurses practicing in São Paulo, Brazil, during the climacteric period to raise awareness and contribute to future preventive health measures in this population. ⋯ The most prevalent climacteric symptoms were somatic and psychological, most notably physical and mental exhaustion and muscle and joint issues. The most common morbidities were anxiety, dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension, depression, arthrosis, arthritis and rheumatologic diseases, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, and coronary heart disease. The most frequently used medications were antihypertensive agents, antidyslipidemic agents (statins), antidiabetic agents, antidepressants, and calcium supplements. The study results furnish information on the health of practicing nurses during the climacteric period to inform preventive measures aimed at the main risk factors for morbidities to which nurses are exposed during this period.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2021
Virtual consent and the use of electronic informed consent form in clinical research in Brazil.
In view of the need to apply term free and informed consent (IC) in clinical research involving humans, in accordance with the Brazilian ethical standards (CNS Resolution No. 466/2012), it is necessary to assess whether this practice is being effective and can be improved. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of the IC in electronic format (e-IC), regarding its feasibility and suitability, as a complement to the written/physical consent form. ⋯ The use of e-IC is of great value to research participants in Brazil.