This was a qualitative exploratory study, which aimed to investigate how health professionals working in delivery care perceive the humanization of the birth process. 17 professionals who work in the area were interviewed. The data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and processed through thematic analysis. During the data analysis 3 categories emerged: the meaning of humanization of birth; the humanization practice in the studied services; and difficulties of the humanization process. The results show that the humanization of birth care is not yet a common practice in most of the studied hospitals and that the staff is not prepared to provide a humanized and qualified service for mothers and newborns. We conclude that it is essential to change the biomedical model from a mainly technical approach to an approach that values the social and cultural aspects of pregnancy and delivery.

Introduction: Malaria remains an important public health problem despite recent scientific breakthroughs regarding knowledge about malaria and treatment strategies. The objective of this study was to analyze malaria patients' knowledge about the disease, its treatment and prevention, linking it to drug treatment adherence. Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional, epidemiological survey study was conducted in the district of Três Fronteiras-MT. The study included 618 individuals who were interviewed and examined for Plasmodium infection. Of the 52 patients diagnosed with malaria, 27 were visited at home for an interview about malaria knowledge and treatment adherence. Treatment adherence was evaluated by self-reports and drug conference. Results: A total of 18 patients had satisfactory knowledge (66.6%) and 9 were evaluated as having unsatisfactory knowledge (33.4%) about malaria. Of the 27 malaria patients, 21 (77.8%) reported having taken all the medication as prescribed, in the correct period of time and dosage, and had no medication tablets remaining. The majority (72.2%) of patients who had satisfactory knowledge, as well as the majority (88.8%) of those who had unsatisfactory knowledge, adhered to the malaria treatment. Conclusions: This study revealed a high proportion of patients with satisfactory prior knowledge about malaria and revealed that this knowledge was not related to disease treatment adherence. These results have implications for planning strategies for malaria control in the region and could contribute to the reduction in the cases of non-adherence to malaria treatment.

Estudo exploratório, descritivo, transversal. O objetivo foi estimar a frequência de adesão ao tratamento da malária no distrito de Três Fronteiras, município de Colniza, Mato Grosso, descrevendo os fatores que contribuem para a sua ocorrência. Participaram 27 pacientes selecionados na busca ativa. A coleta de dados foi por meio de entrevista e a medida de adesão ao tratamento deu-se pelo autorrelato e contagem de medicamentos. A frequência de adesão foi de 77,8%. Entre os fatores que contribuíram para a adesão ao tratamento da malária, destacaram-se os relacionados ao paciente, principalmente o desejo de melhorar e a confiança na efetividade dos medicamentos. A frequência de adesão encontrada foi ligeiramente inferior à de outros estudos realizados em regiões endêmicas do país. Concluindo, ações de educação em saúde sobre a necessidade de adesão ao tratamento devem ser enfatizadas e intensificadas para minimizar ou eliminar o abandono de tratamento.

RESUMO:Estudo exploratório-descritivo cujo objetivo foi descrever a adesão e reações de usuários em relação ao tratamento antimalárico em um município de Mato Grosso, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados com 16 usuários através de entrevistas semi-estruturadas e analisados usando-se a Análise de Conteúdo. O estudo revelou que há pessoas que aderem parcialmente ao tratamento antimalárico e outras que procuram tratamentos alternativos. Aos primeiros sinais e sintomas da malária, a maior parte dos usuários procura os serviços de saúde para diagnóstico e tratamento, provavelmente por ter conhecimento sobre a doença, a transmissão e o tratamento da mesma; pela facilidade de acesso ao serviço que oferece diagnóstico e tratamento gratuito; e pelo bom relacionamento com os agentes de saúde. Concluiu-se que apesar do sucesso de algumas ações do governo para controle da malária, ainda há necessidade de investimento em ações educativas e de vigilância em saúde. DESCRITORES:Conduta de saúde. Cooperação do paciente. Educação em saúde. Malária. USER ADHERENCE AND REACTIONS TO MALARIA TREATMENT: IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH EDUCATIONABSTRACT: This descriptive and exploratory study proposed to describe the user adherence and their reactions to anti-malaria treatment in a municipality in the western region of Brazil. Data was collected through interviewing 16 users and analyzed using Content Analysis. The study revealed that there are people who adhere partially to anti-malaria treatment and others who seek alternative treatments. The results showed that upon the first signs and symptoms starting, most users sought health care services for diagnosis and treatment, probably from knowledge about the disease, transmission, and treatment. Justifications given for such decision were for the ease of access the public health service, which offers free diagnosis and treatment, and the good rapport with the health care workers. It was concluded that although some government actions to control malaria have seen success there is still need for investment in health education actions and health surveillance. ADHESIÓN Y REACCIONES DE LOS USUARIOS AL TRATAMIENTO DE LA MALARIA: IMPLICACIONES PARA LA EDUCACIÓN EN SALUDRESUMEN: Se trata de un estudio exploratorio descriptivo con el objetivo de describir la adhesión y las reacciones de los usuarios en relación al tratamiento contra la malaria en un municipio de Mato Grosso, Brasil. La recolección de los datos se hizo por medio de entrevistas semiestructuradas a 16 usuarios, y se analizaron utilizando el Análisis de Contenido. El estudio reveló que hay personas que adhieren en parte al tratamiento de la malaria y otras que buscan tratamientos alternativos. Los resultados mostraron que a los primeros signos y síntomas de la malaria, la mayoría de los usuarios buscan los servicios de salud, probablemente por tener conocimiento sobre la enfermedad, su transmisión y tratamiento; por la facilidad de acceso a la salud pública con diagnóstico y tratamiento gratuito, y por la buena relación con los trabajadores de...

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