OBJECTIVE: to describe the validation process of an educational booklet for healthy eating in pregnancy using local and regional food. METHODS: methodological study, developed in three steps: construction of the educational booklet, validation of the educational material by judges, and by pregnant women. The validation process was conducted by 22 judges and 20 pregnant women, by convenience selection. We considered a p-value<0.85 to validate the booklet compliance and relevance, according to the six items of the instrument. As for content validation, the item-level Content Validity Index (I-CVI) was considered when a minimum score of at least 0.80 was obtained. RESULTS: five items were considered relevant by the judges. The mean I-CVI was 0.91. The pregnant women evaluated positively the booklet. The suggestions were accepted and included in the final version of the material. CONCLUSION: the booklet was validated in terms of content and relevance, and should be used by nurses for advice on healthy eating during pregnancy.

RESUMO:Pesquisa de desenvolvimento metodológico que objetivou validar manual educativo para o autocuidado da mulher mastectomizada, utilizando a etapa teórica do modelo de Pasquali. Os dados foram coletados em maio-junho de 2006, em dois momentos: 1º) análise de conteúdo por 14 juízes e 2º) análise semântica por 9 mulheres mastectomizadas. Os questionários foram organizados na escala Likert com itens distribuídos em blocos e analisados através da estatística descritiva. A validação proposta foi satisfatória pela análise dos avaliadores, pois a maioria das respostas recebeu conceitos adequados, não apresentando discordância em ambas as avaliações. Quanto ao parâmetro de 80% de concordância nos conceitos, 14 itens atingiram a meta proposta, 4 tiveram índices limítrofes e 4 abaixo do parâmetro. Considera-se que o manual validado pode contribuir para a promoção da saúde, prevenção das complicações, desenvolvimento de habilidades de seus usuários e favorecer a autonomia e a motivação da enfermagem para inventar novas tecnologias extraídas da práxis.ABSTRACT: This is a methodological development study which aims to validate an educational handbook for self-care among women with mastectomies, using the theoretical stage of the Pasquali model. The data collection took place from May to June of 2006 in two methodological periods: 1st) content analysis by 14 judges; and 2nd) semantic analysis by 9 women with mastectomies. The questionnaires used were organized according to Likert with items distributed in block and analyzed through descriptive statistics. The validation proposal was satisfactory for the analysis of the evaluators, for the majority of the answers received adequate concepts, not presenting disagreement in either evaluation. As to the parameter of 80% agreement among the concepts, 14 items reached the proposed goal, 4 had limiting indexes and 4 were below the parameter. We consider that the validated handbook can contribute to health promotion, prevention of complications, development of abilities of their users, and favor nursing autonomy and motivation in order to create new technologies extracted from praxis. RESUMEN:Investigación de desarrollo metodológico que tuvo como objetivo validar un manual educativo para el autocuidado de la mujer mastectomizada. Para ello fue utilizada la etapa teórica del modelo de Pasquali. La recolección de los datos fue realizada en el período de mayo a junio de 2006, en dos momentos metodológicos, a saber: 1ª) el análisis de contenido por 14 jueces, y, 2ª) el análisis semántico por 9 mujeres mastectomizadas. Los cuestionarios usados fueron organizados en la escala Likert con apartados distribuidos en secciones y analizados por medio de la estadística descriptiva. Según el análisis de los evaluadores, la validación propuesta fue satisfactoria, ya que la mayoría de las respuestas recibieron conceptos adecuados, sin presentar discordancia en ninguna evaluación. En relación al parámetro de 80% de concordancia en los conceptos, 14 puntos alcanzaron la meta propuesta, 4 tuvieron í...

Background: This study’s aims are to assess the current evidence presented in the literature regarding the potential risks of COVID-19 infection among pregnant women and consequent fetal transmission. Methods: a systematic literature review assessing papers published in the most comprehensive databases in the field of health intended to answer the question, “What are the effects of COVID-19 infection during pregnancy, and what is the neonatal prognosis?” Results: 49 papers published in 2020 were eligible, presenting low levels of evidence. A total of 755 pregnant women and 598 infants were assessed; more than half of pregnant women had C-sections (379/65%). Only 493 (82%) infants were tested for SARS-CoV-2, nine (2%) of whom tested positive. There is, however, no evidence of vertical transmission based on what has been assessed so far, considering there are knowledge gaps concerning the care provided during and after delivery, as well as a lack of suitable biological samples for testing SARS-CoV-2. Conclusions: We cannot rule out potential worsening of the clinical conditions of pregnant women infected with SARS-CoV-2, whether the infection is associated with comorbidities or not, due to the occurrence of respiratory disorders, cardiac rhythm disturbances, and acid-base imbalance, among others. We recommend relentless monitoring of all pregnant women in addition to testing them before delivery or the first contact with newborns.

Objetivamos compreender o significado do diagnóstico do câncer de mama para a mulher. Na busca dessa compreensão, optamos por um referencial teórico, fundamentado nas interações e vivência do indivíduo à luz do interacionismo simbólico. Utilizamos como instrumento a entrevista semi-estruturada, com oito mulheres com câncer de mama. A análise das narrativas permitiu a identificação de unidades temáticas agrupadas em duas grandes categorias: O impacto do diagnóstico de câncer de mama e O enfrentamento do câncer de mama. O estudo do tema possibilitou compreender o impacto do diagnóstico do câncer de mama, quando o mesmo leva a sentimentos de medo da morte e de o câncer ser uma doença irremediável. Na subcategoria Por que comigo?, as mulheres revelaram o seu medo de perder sua identidade como mulheres através dos sentimentos de medo da mutilação e dependência. Pelo enfrentamento do câncer de mama, a mulher busca construir a sua nova identidade como alguém que tem câncer.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the health-related quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: A cross-sectional study carried out in a specialized institution, comprising 145 women. Two standardized questionnaires for health-related quality translated and validated for the Portuguese language were used. The scores manual of the EORTC was used to calculate the domain scores of the questionnaires. Results: According to the first questionnaire, the emotional function was the most affected. The treatment causes financial difficulties for most patients (mean = 41.83). The symptoms with the highest scores were Insomnia (37.93), Fatigue (36.01) and Loss of Appetite (33.56). According to the Quality of Life Questionnaire − Breast Cancer 23, the mean score for Side effects was 50.07, meaning that many women experience side effects of chemotherapy, and impaired sexual satisfaction. Conclusion: Women with breast cancer showed changes in the following domains: financial, emotional, sexual satisfaction and future prospects. The most frequently mentioned symptoms were fatigue, insomnia and loss of appetite. ResumoObjetivo: Conhecer a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de mulheres com câncer de mama em tratamento quimioterápico. Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado em instituição especializada, não qual foram incluídas 145 mulheres. Foram utilizados dois questionários padronizados de qualidade relacionada à saúde, traduzidos e validados para a lingua portuguêsa. Utilizou-se o Manual dos Escores da EORTC para calcular os escores dos domínios dos questionários. Resultados: Segundo o primeiro questionário, a função mais afetada foi a emocional. O tratamento provoca dificuldade financeira na maioria das pacientes (média = 41,83). Os sintomas com os maiores escores foram Insônia (37,93), Fadiga (36,01) e Perda de apetite (33,56). Segundo o instrumento Quality of Life Questionnaire − Breast Cancer 23, o escore Efeitos Colaterais teve média de 50,07, significando que muitas mulheres apresentam efeitos colaterais da quimioterapia e satisfação sexual prejudicada. Conclusão: Mulheres com câncer de mama apresentaram alterações nos domínios emocional, financeiro, de satisfação sexual e nas perspectivas futuras. Os sintomas mais mencionados foram fadiga, insônia e perda de apetite.