Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed tensions between science, politics, and public trust in Brazil. Amid the rise of far-right populism, denialist narratives, and disinformation, scientific evidence became entangled in ideological disputes. Drawing on studies of media coverage, social media dynamics, and public perception of science, this commentary argues that traditional deficit-model approaches are insufficient in polarized contexts. Rebuilding trust requires rethinking science communication as a democratic and culturally embedded practice, grounded in dialogue, empathy, and participation. Strengthening institutional communication, engaging diverse actors, and recognizing multiple knowledge systems are essential to restoring public relevance and legitimacy of science.

O presente estudo busca analisar a prevalência de hipertensão arterial entre idosos residentes em Pará de Minas e identificar os fatores a ela associados. O estudo adotou uma abordagem quantitativa, descritiva e exploratória, utilizando dados secundários da Pesquisa Diagnóstica, Situacional e Epidemiológica das Pessoas Idosas de Pará de Minas (FAPAM, 2024). A metodologia empregou análise estatística descritiva, com estimativas de frequências absolutas e relativas e apresentação dos resultados por meio de tabelas e gráficos, visando caracterizar o perfil sociodemográfico e explorar associações com fatores de risco e comorbidades. Os resultados indicaram elevada prevalência de hipertensão arterial entre os idosos, associada a condições como sedentarismo, excesso de peso e baixa adesão terapêutica, além de evidenciar a coexistência de comorbidades cardiometabólicas. Conclui-se que o fortalecimento de ações de enfermagem na Atenção Primária à Saúde, com ênfase em educação em saúde, monitoramento e apoio à adesão ao tratamento, é essencial para o controle da hipertensão e a promoção do envelhecimento saudável no município.

In a polarized and complex context, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted, vaccine hesitancy as one of several crises. Studies indicate a high intention to vaccinate in Brazil, but official data indicate insufficient vaccination coverage. In order to identify the perception and attitudes of Brazilians, an empirical study was carried out using the survey technique, totaling 2,069 household interviews with people aged 16 and over in urban centers from August to October 2022. To analyze the results, multivariate statistical techniques, factor analysis and regression models, were used. In general, respondents expressed a positive view of vaccines, but the survey results suggest that confidence in vaccines may be shaken. The level of education and scientific knowledge affect some of the attitudes of Brazilians towards vaccines. Indices were constructed considering values, trajectories, life context and habits of the interviewees. In addition to the region of residence and religion, gender parity indices, vision of the role of the State and trust in science provided relevant information, indicating the need for aligned communication strategies with different audiences considering the variables that impact the perception of vaccines.

Introduction: Obesity, with more than 2.0 billion people worldwide, is associated with numerous comorbidities, affecting male and female sexual and reproductive function. Objective: This study explored the main clinical studies on the impacts of obesity on sexual dysfunction in men and women, as well as treatment proposals in an attempt to mitigate or resolve this condition. Methods: The systematic review rules of the PRISMA Platform were followed. The search was carried out from September to October 2024 in the Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Scielo, and Google Scholar databases. The quality of the studies was based on the GRADE instrument and the risk of bias was analyzed according to the Cochrane instrument. Results and Conclusion: A total of 95 articles were found. A total of 30 articles were evaluated in full and 14 were included and developed in the present systematic review study. Considering the Cochrane tool for risk of bias, the overall assessment resulted in 23 studies with high risk of bias and 25 studies that did not meet GRADE and AMSTAR-2. Most studies showed homogeneity in their results, with X2=72.5%>50%. It was concluded that obesity is associated with substantial and significant impairments in quality of life. Weight loss has been shown to improve sexual function in men and women with obesity. The impact of weight loss medications and the long-term effect of bariatric surgery on sexual function require further studies. Higher visceral adiposity index is independently related to the risk of erectile dysfunction and that early intervention is necessary to reduce the progression of erectile dysfunction with high levels of visceral adiposity index. It was shown that BMI, age, smoking, diabetes and hypertension were associated with higher odds of reporting decreased sexual function.

Barueiro (Dipteryx alata Vog.) is a native species found in the Brazilian Cerrado, playing a significant role in the biodiversity of this biome, and holds significant economic value due to its versatile applications, including its seeds, which are widely used in the food and cosmetics industries. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of ethylene on the in vitro development of barueiro seedlings. Nine treatments were used to modify the in vitro environment: Control without gas exchange; Control with gas exchange; Ethylene without gas exchange; Ethylene with gas exchange; Potassium permanganate without gas exchange; Potassium permanganate with gas exchange; Control with atmosphere renewal on the 7th day; Ethylene added on the 7th day; and Potassium permanganate added on the 7th day. Phytotechnical parameters, such as shoot length, root length, stem diameter, shoot fresh weight, root fresh weight, shoot dry weight, and root dry weight, were evaluated. Among the parameters analyzed, only Leaf Area, Fresh Root Mass, Root Dry Mass, and Shoot Dry Mass showed statistically significant differences. The inhibition promoted by ethylene was not superior to having an environment with greater gas exchange restriction, and for some parameters, the simple fact of reduced gas exchange promoted effective inhibition. Therefore, it is recommended to use in vitro conditions that increase gas exchange, resulting in more vigorous barueiro seedlings with a greater capacity for morphogenic response. Index terms: Ambience; Cerrado; volatile.

Objective:to evaluate defining characteristics of nursing diagnoses that are predictors of mental health disorders among undergraduate students in the post-COVID-19 era.Method:cross-sectional, multicenter study conducted with undergraduate students from four public universities in the state of Minas Gerais. Data were collected through a structured, online questionnaire with sociodemographic and clinical variables. The presence of defining characteristics included in the Nursing Diagnoses of Anxiety, Change Stress Syndrome; Post-Trauma Syndrome; Stress Overload and Chronic Sadness, present in the NANDA-I taxonomy, was also investigated through self-report. The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale and the Impact of Events Scale-Revised were also used. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the defining characteristics that were configured as predictors of mental health disorders. Adjusted odds ratios were estimated, along with 95% confidence intervals, at 5% significance.Results:2,349 undergraduate students participated in the study. The presence of 24 physical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional defining characteristics of the nursing diagnoses in question was investigated. Of these, 13 emerged as predictors for anxiety symptoms; 15 for stress symptoms; 11 for depression symptoms; and 15 for post-traumatic stress disorder.Conclusion:physical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional defining characteristics of NANDA-I nursing diagnoses were evidenced as predictors for the development of mental health disorders in university students in the post-COVID-19 era.

Segundo o Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) (2023), a taxa de pobreza no Brasil atinge cerca de 31,6% da população brasileira. Mesmo em frente a isso, ainda há um cenário de desperdício de toneladas de frutas avarias, bem como a dificuldade encontrada pela indústria de laticínios em dar um destino adequado ao soro do leite proveniente da produção dos seus queijos. Nesse contexto, o presente trabalho tem a finalidade de relatar a produção de uma nova bebida láctea nutritiva e de baixo custo a partir de frutas avariadas e do soro do leite, assim evitando o descarte incorreto desses subprodutos e mensurando os custos produtivos para atenuar a fome do país. Durante a experiência, a bebida foi sintetizada em um valor real da unidade de volume convencional de vendas, sendo 170 mL da bebida por R$1,05, mensurado para o ano de 2023. Assim, a produção dessa bebida láctea nutritiva de baixo custo se mostrou técnica e economicamente viável e sustentável, podendo ser uma solução inovadora para a redução do desperdício alimentar e para a melhoria da segurança nutricional do Brasil.

O objetivo do artigo é compreender as fontes de financiamento que permitiram a evolução e crescimento da indústria química no Brasil, tendo como estudo de caso a Sociedade de Productos Chimicos “L. Queiroz” no período entre 1913 e 1940. Buscou-se a análise do passivo contábil, de modo a entender a evolução da origem dos recursos financeiros da empresa. Identificou-se que a maior parte do capital necessário à expansão e consolidação da empresa foi obtida através do mercado de capitais. Essa fonte de recursos foi importante no período entre 1913 e 1919 – os seis primeiros anos em que a companhia teve seu capital aberto; e entre 1923 e 1925, momento em que a empresa utilizou do mercado de capitais para financiar a expansão de suas instalações e diversificar sua matriz produtiva. Um dos principais indícios encontrados na pesquisa foi a importância do mercado de capitais para o financiamento desta empresa.

To evaluate the quality of life (QoL) of patients with a diabetic foot ulcer undergoing treatment with low-level laser therapy (LLLT) at 904 nm and its association with self-care. In this randomized, exploratory study, participants were divided into the following four groups: control group (CG) with LLLT placebo, LLLT group 1 (LG1) at 10 J/cm2, LLLT group 2 (LG2) at 8 J/cm2, and LLLT group 3 (LG3) at 4 J/cm2. Participants received light therapy (or placebo) twice a week, for a total of 20 sessions. Researchers assessed participants' QoL using the Short-Form 36 questionnaire. Sixty-two participants were included in the analysis (CG = 18, LG1 = 14, LG2 = 17, LG3 = 13). The LG1 group showed a higher proportion of healing, whereas the CG group showed a lower proportion than the other groups. The LG1 group showed a relationship between physical limitations and blood glucose monitoring, pain and foot care, and general health status (GHS) and foot care. The GL2 group showed a relationship between physical limitations and blood glucose monitoring, vitality and foot care, and GHS and diet. Low-level laser therapy had a positive impact on QoL as assessed by the Short-Form 36 questionnaire (functional capacity, vitality, and pain domains), and there was a positive association between QoL and self-care in the LLLT groups (physical limitations, pain, GHS, and vitality domains).