Abstract Objective To construct and validate an educational booklet on myelomeningocele and to carry out content validation and semantic analysis. Methods Methodological study carried out in three stages: 1) a literature review, carried out in the National Library of Medicine (PubMed) and Virtual Health Library (VHL) databases, using the descriptors “myelomeningocele”, “genetics”and “environmental factors”; 2) development of a booklet, based on theoretical knowledge; 3) content validation and semantic analysis. Results The narrative literature review identified 14 articles which, after reading, […]

Abstract Objective To identify the perception of health professionals about the health needs of adolescents and the reasons why they do not go to the health unit. Methods This is a descriptive-exploratory qualitative study carried out in a Basic Family Health Unit located in the north of the state of Santa Catarina. The study participants were 13 professionals from the family health team linked to the unit. Data was collected from April to June 2023, using semi-structured interviews, and analyzed […]

Abstract Objective To develop an educational booklet on the kangaroo method and its benefits for preterm newborns and their families. Method This is a descriptive exploratory methodological study for the development of a light-hard technology, in which an educational material in the format of a booklet was created. Divided into two stages, the first involved the planning of the educational material, achieved through a literature review and the selection of articles using the Virtual Health Library. The search was conducted […]

Abstract Objective To characterize the profile of families and adolescents with suicidal behavior. Methods This was a descriptive, quantitative study carried out in two outpatient clinics of the Department of Psychiatry at the Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Data was collected by consulting medical records, applying instruments developed by researchers to collect sociodemographic data, and constructing genogram and ecomap. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results Twenty-five people took part in the study (12 mothers and 13 adolescents). The […]

Abstract Objective To map scientific evidence on the technological tools that have been used in knowledge translation for the education of professionals in the context of child health. Methods This is a scoping review. The JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis recommendations were followed. Primary studies, with no time restrictions, in Portuguese, English, and Spanish were included. The search was conducted across eight databases up to November 2022. Rayyan® QCRI software was used for the screening process. Data analysis occurred in […]

Abstract Objective To describe the perception of mothers of newborns hospitalized in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a public hospital in the city of São Paulo regarding the bond with their child. Methods This is a qualitative case study conducted through semi-structured interviews with 12 mothers of newborns hospitalized for at least 24 hours. Data were submitted to Bardin’s content analysis technique. National ethical precepts were respected. Results From data analysis, the following categories emerged: 1) The new real; […]

Abstract Objective To present the historical milestones and international events on Kangaroo Care, its advancements, and perspectives. Methods This study comprises a documentary analysis of articles from international events on Kangaroo Care made available by the Kangaroo Foundation. Results A timeline is presented featuring historical milestones in the implementation of Kangaroo Care in various global settings along with summaries of international workshops. Evidence on Kangaroo Care has transformed the reality of care for premature and low birth weight newborns worldwide. […]

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to describe the profile of patients treated in a pediatric unit after a suicide attempt (SA). Methods Conducted retrospectively, data from medical records of patients aged 8 to 18 admitted via the pediatric emergency unit after a SA during the period of July 2018 to April 2023 were analyzed. Data on sociodemographic traits, SA characteristics (e.g., method, nature), psychosocial and familial background, and hospitalization details (e.g., care outcomes) were analyzed. Results A […]

Abstract Newborns admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are exposed to care routines and interventions that significantly alter their biological rhythms. These interventions include exposure to irregular or continuous lighting patterns, artificial temperature maintenance, high noise levels, intermittent feeding schedules, mechanical ventilation, administration of medications, and painful or stressful procedures. The aim of this study is to reflect on the impacts resulting from the disruption of biological rhythms in newborns admitted to the NICU and to explore evidence-based […]

Abstract Objective To characterize accidents involving children and adolescents attended by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) – Campo Grande before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This was a descriptive, exploratory, cross-sectional and quantitative study carried out at the SAMU in the municipality of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul. The non-intentional sample consisted of 1,544 accidents involving children and adolescents between March and December 2019 (n=823) and the same period in 2020 (n=721). Data was collected from the […]

Abstract Objective To identify the promotion of pacifier use in posts related to motherhood on Instagram. Methods Qualitative study based on data collected from public posts on Instagram, with the help of previously selected hashtags, in which their contents were explored by Bardin’s Content Analysis (2009), using the Brazilian Standard for the Marketing of Food for Infants and Young Children and Nipples, Pacifiers and Bottles (NBCAL) and the Consumer Defense Code (CDC) as reference. Results Thirty-seven materials were collected, including […]

Abstract Objective To analyze institutional policies of Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) for family participation in the care of hospitalized children. Methods This was a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study, based on documentary analysis guided by content analysis and the Child and Family Centered Care (CFCC) model. Searches were made for Brazilian laws, resolutions and policies related to family participation in the context of PICU hospitalization, and a survey of all PICUs in the city of São Paulo was conducted […]