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- Knowledge, attitude and practices of biomedicine students on the papanicolaou examPublication . Almeida, Camila Aparecida Pinheiro Landim; Oliveira, Amanda Dias; Araújo, Lorena Mayra Alves; Júnior, Antonio Luiz Gomes; Carvalho, Herica Emilia Félix de; Lago, Eliana Campêlo; Oliveira, Adélia Dalva da Silva; Moura, Luana Kelle BatistaCervical cancer is the second type of cancer that most affects women, considered a serious public health problem, however it can be detected and treated early through the Pap smear. This research aimed to analyze the knowledge, attitude and practices of biomedicine students on the Pap smear. A cross-sectional study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP), applied with 108 students, was carried out at a Higher Education Institution in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil. The data were collected through the months of February and March of 2018 with the application of a questionnaire. Statistical analysis was descriptive in terms of absolute and relative frequencies. Knowledge 72 (66.6%) and attitude 76 (70.3%) presented adequate levels regarding the examination. As for the practice, the percentage of suitability was of 37 academics (34.2%) relatively not adequate. It was concluded that the students had adequate knowledge and attitude, but an inadequate practice, and the Papanicolaou test is required for the early screening and prevention of cervical cancer.
- Mothers’ experiences in caring for premature newborn in the Kangaroo methodPublication . Cantanhede, Edna Silva; Amorim, Fernanda Cláudia Miranda; Oliveira, Adélia Dalva da Silva; Almeida, Camila Aparecida Pinheiro Landim; Santos, Samira Mendes DosObjective: to describe mothers’ experiences in caring for the premature newborn in the kangaroo method. Method: exploratory descriptive study, of qualitative nature, carried out in a public maternity hospital in Teresina-PI, northeast region of Brazil. Data collection, with mothers between 18 and 45 years old, took place in August and September 2018. The data were analyzed by the Collective Subject Discourse. Results: the mothers’ reports established five central ideas: Care of mothers with the newborn in the kangaroo method; Kangaroo Method: benefits for the baby; Facilities experienced by mothers in the kangaroo method; Difficulties in the kangaroo method experienced by mothers; The relationship of the mother/child bond in the kangaroo method. Conclusion: the experience in the kangaroo method enables the construction of the affective bond, favors the baby’s growth and development, provides confidence and autonomy to the mother in the consolidation of care. However, mothers pointed out difficulties related to the care of the newborn.