Objetivo: Identificar o perfil epidemiológico e analisar a ocorrência da doença de chagas na região norte do Brasil entre os anos de 2019 e 2020. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo, transversal, quantitativo e analítico, com a utilização de dados disponibilizados pelo DATASUS/MS, e analisados pelo software Microsoft Office Excel 2016 e Biostat 5.3. Resultados: Na região norte foram encontrados 502 casos notificados de Doença de Chagas Aguda (DCA) no período analisado, com prevalência na faixa etária de 20 a 59 anos de idade (n=317), sexo masculino (57,57%), raça/cor parda (84,46%) e maior ocorrência na zona rural (n=1740) do que na zona urbana (n=145). O modo de infecção predominante foi à contaminação oral (87,85%) e o local de infecção sendo em domicilio (n=347). O estado do Pará teve maior incidência de casos entre os anos de 2019 e 2020 (n=397), principalmente na região de saúde Tocantins (31,67%), e destacou-se que quanto maior o número de casos da doença, menor o IDH do estado. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a Região Norte concentra quase todos os casos de DCA no país, principalmente o estado do Pará, e este dado tem correlação direta com as condições de vida da população e características regionais.

Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil socioeconômico e alimentar de pacientes com câncer internados em um hospital universitário de referência no estado do Pará. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo e analítico, transversal e amostragem por conveniência. Com pacientes oncológicos em tratamento/internação nas clínicas do HUJBB. Foram analisadas no presente estudo as variáveis idade, sexo, diagnóstico clínico, dados socioeconômicos e sociodemográficos, bem como o Questionário de Frequência Alimentar (QFA). Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente no software BioEstat 5.0. Foi associado a renda e escolaridade com o consumo de alimentos protetores e promotores de câncer por meio do teste G, sendo adotado o nível de significância de 5% para todo o estudo. Resultados: Quanto à renda foi identificado que 63% dos pacientes possuem 1 a 2 salários mínimos como renda média. Com relação à escolaridade, foi observado que 78,31% possuem baixa escolaridade. Acerca dos hábitos alimentares. O consumo de alimentos protetores foi considerado baixo. Quanto aos alimentos promotores também foi identificado baixo consumo como prevalência. O estudo utilizou o teste G para associação entre os grupos de dados socioeconômicos e demográficos com os dados acerca do consumo de alimentos protetores (frutas e hortaliças) e promotores (frituras e industrializados) do câncer. Entretanto, não foi encontrada associação estatisticamente significativa entre nenhum dos grupos. Conclusão: Fatores como renda e escolaridade estão diretamente relacionados às escolhas alimentares. Entretanto, o estudo não observou diferença estatística significativa entre os grupos associados.

Objective: To relate the food consumption of the previous day and family income of children under 6 months to 2 years of age living in the metropolitan region of Belém, Pará. Methodology: Descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study with application of an online questionnaire via google forms, carried out in the metropolitan region of Belém-Pará, which covers 3 municipalities (Belém, Ananindeua and Marituba). The questions formulated in the food survey were based on food consumption markers from the SISVAN platform. Results: 221 responses from caregivers were obtained. Most declared to receive up to a monthly minimum wage. breast milk was consumed by all children younger than 6 months. In children aged over six months to two years, it was observed that breastfeeding did not occur continuously in children from groups with higher family income, and the ingestion of ultra-processed foods by children with lower incomes was observed. Conclusion: The data demonstrate dietary inadequacy, habits that are configured for the development of chronic non-communicable diseases throughout life. In addition, there is a low consumption of fresh and minimally processed foods, as well as an inadequate introduction of ultra-processed foods, especially in children belonging to families with lower incomes.

Introduction: The monitoring of women and guidance on the benefits of breast milk are of paramount importance for the mother to choose to breastfeed. It is necessary that the approach is effective and gradual so that she feels pleasure and well-being when practicing the act of breastfeeding. This activity is vulnerable to interference from multiple factors that encompass maternal principles, especially with regard to the conduct of each woman in these circumstances. Maternal insecurity was one of the factors that puerperal women reported presenting and influencing early weaning, since this insecurity may be related to the production of breast milk. Therefore, the present research aimed to describe which emotional aspects were reported by women who breastfed during the pandemic period in two municipalities in the metropolitan region of Belém. Methodology: Quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study with the application of an online questionnaire via Google forms. Conclusion: The research results reflect on the importance of investigating factors related to the emotional aspect of women during pregnancy and postpartum periods, in order to prevent and treat these changes or disorders, as they influence maternal health and consequently in the practice of breastfeeding. However, it is important that new research be developed to help health professionals in encouraging this practice that saves so many lives.

The Kangaroo Method (KM) is a model of humanized care in which minimally invasive practices are used through skin-to-skin contact between the baby and the mother or other family members. Objectives: To investigate the literature on the Kangaroo Method and its impacts on the nutritional status of preterm infants. Methods: This was a qualitative study, using the norms of a bibliographic review. The period of collection by electronic means published was from 2017 to 2022. Results: The physiological development of the premature baby may be directly associated with the prevalence of the Kangaroo Method to minimize invasive procedures for the baby. Breastfeeding during the Kangaroo Method is a positive factor for the contribution of its quality and influences its exclusivity. In addition, skin-to-skin contact makes the affective bond stronger and thus helps in the mother-baby relationship. Maternal complications are breast lesions and musculoskeletal pain. The multi-professional team is essential for the evolution of the kangaroo method and for the knowledge of family members about the correct method. Conclusion: The kangaroo method is a positive factor for preterm development. As it is a light treatment technology, non-invasive, easy to perform and economical, it should be encouraged.