Introduction: Violence against Women (VAW) has been produced under the hierarchical organization of male dominance in social relations between genders. It is a type of social relationship that is historically bounded, culturally legitimized and cultivated, in which the woman is exposed to objective and subjective aggression, both in public as well as private sectors. The consequences of the violence suffered by women materialize in biological, psychological and social harms that hamper them fully experiencing human and social equalities. The persistence and the multiplicity of forms of expressing violence against women, throughout history, indicate the importance of the theme and the need to investigate how this practice interferes with the process of living, illness and death of the victim. Objective: To analyse the cycle of domestic violence against women. Methods: This is a population-based survey, and cross-sectional, exploratory and descriptive study, using a quantitative approach. The study was conducted in the city of Joao Pessoa-PB, from August 2013 to December 2015. The population consisted of 424 women over 18 years old, and residing in the city of study. For data collection, two instruments were used: the WHO VAW STUDY and the WHOQOL BREF scale, validated for assessing quality of life. A descriptive analysis was performed, from absolute and relative frequencies for the following variables: sociodemographic; Domestic Violence against Women (DVAW) and QOL, in addition to the average for continuous variables; under CAAE number 20418813.0.0000.5183. Results: The women averaged an overall score of 61.59 for the quality of life index, on a scale from 0 to 100. Regarding scores for each domain, the domain of social relations had the highest average among the domains (69.84), whereas the environment domain had the lowest average (51.03). Conclusions: Domestic Violence against Women directly and adversely affects the quality of life of the victimized women in numerous aspects, because it interferes with the physical and psychological health of women in society and in their social relations, also bringing consequences for the health system.

Objetivo: Analisar a saúde mental da população LGBTQIA+ frente à pandemia da COVID-19. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa realizada em seis etapas. A coleta de dados foi realizada nas plataformas BVS, SciELO e LILACS em julho de 2022, incluindo estudos dos últimos dois anos. Resultados: Foram obtidos 85 estudos, mas após os critérios estabelecidos, 21 foram selecionados para compor a amostra final. Verificou-se um aumento no índice de transtornos mentais em pessoas LGBTQIA+, como estresse, depressão, ansiedade, angústia, fadiga, solidão, conflitos familiares, uso de psicotrópicos e dificuldade financeira. Esse fato é preocupante, visto que essa população já possuía maior número de transtornos mentais, devido ao preconceito, vulnerabilidade e estigma social que foi piorado com o isolamento. As mulheres lésbicas e transsexuais se tornam mais propensas ao adoecimento mental em decorrência do acúmulo dos estigmas referentes ao gênero e orientação sexual e de uma menor percepção do suporte social. Conclusão: A população LGBTQIA+ nem sempre possuiu o amparo social e na saúde adequados, tendo em vista a realidade histórica de preconceito e discriminação pelos quais foram e são submetidos. Sugere-se novos estudos acerca dos impactos na saúde mental em decorrência da COVID-19, tendo em vista a escassez de trabalhos.

RESUMO Objetivou-se investigar as repercussões do Aleitamento Materno (AM) exclusivo até o sexto mês de vida de crianças com baixo peso ao nascer. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, com abordagem qualitativa, realizado em USF de João Pessoa. A partir dos discursos, foram construídas duas categorias, intituladas: A importância do AM no crescimento e desenvolvimento das crianças com baixo peso ao nascer; O papel da Atenção Básica na promoção do AM e no apoio às mães. Evidenciou-se a importância do aleitamento materno no tocante ao crescimento e desenvolvimento das crianças que nasceram com baixo peso, como também o papel dos trabalhadores da atenção básica no incentivo e na promoção do aleitamento materno.ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the effects of exclusive breastfeeding (BF) of infants of a low birth weight until sixth months of age. This exploratory study with a qualitative approach was conducted at a Family Health Centre in Joao Pessoa. The discursive content was analysed and separated into two categories entitled: "The importance of BF in the growth and development of low birth weight infants", and "The role of Primary Care in the promotion and support of breastfeeding mothers". The results revealed the importance of breastfeeding in relation to the growth and development of children with low birth weight as well as the role of primary care workers in encouraging and promoting breastfeeding.

Introduction:Violence against women is characterized by damage to physical and mental health of the victim, and is not linked solely to the use of physical force, but also the idea of submission, culturally ingrained in gender relations, in which man behaves itself as being dominant and women an inferior being. As result of violence, women are hindered in their social life, repressed and psychologically shaken. It is a public health problem of great magnitude in the world. It is known that women are more vulnerable to health problems and has unique needs, differentiated from other groups in society, such as prevention, control and combat to physical and mental illnesses. According to the National Policy for Integral Attention to Women's Health, these injuries are more linked with gender issues such as the situation of discrimination in society than to biological factors. Gender inequalities, historically produced and legitimated by culture and society, put women in inferiority and depreciation position. In this context, violence is used as a mechanism of maintenance and confirmation of male power over women. Objective: Investigating the health problems resulting from domestic violence against women. Methods: An exploratory study with a qualitative approach, in the city of João Pessoa, involving 406 women who met the inclusion criteria. The speeches made by the interviewees were coded as analysis technique of speech. Results: The main diseases cited were headache, nausea, feeling of insecurity, stress, depression, difficulty with new relationships. Conclusion: The grievances caused from domestic violence in women who suffer permeate the physical damage, interfere with quality of life and surpass. It is important to give visibility to the phenomenon and insert gender concepts in the training of health professionals, providing tools for them to meet in a humane way and emancipatory approach to this population segment.

Objetivo: estudar a tendência das proporções de casos notificados de Esquistossomose nos municípios endêmicos da Paraíba entre 2005 e 2014. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, exploratório com abordagem quantitativa. Os dados utilizados foram secundários, disponíveis no site do DATASUS através do SISPCE, entre os anos de 2005 e 2014, coletados no período de outubro de 2016. Foram realizados testes estatísticos, com auxílio do software R, para igualdade de proporções e teste de tendência de proporções. Resultados: Os casos de esquistossomose na Paraíba diminuíram no período analisado. O município de Alhandra e Caaporã não apresentaram tendência com base no teste. Já as cidades de João Pessoa, Sapé, Pitimbu, Conde apresentaram tendência decrescente e Lucena tendência crescente. Conclusão: Programas de controle da esquistossomose no estado da Paraíba apresentaram impactos positivos, levando a uma diminuição no número de casos na maioria das cidades em estudo.