Higher education institutions and, particularly, polytechnic institutes in Portugal are, generally speaking, recognised as key stakeholders in regional development.However, due to the economic recession of recent years and the consequent budget constraints, higher education institutions, now more than ever, need to demonstrate the social and cultural impact of their activities within their communities and, also, their contribution to its economic development. Thus, the aim of this paper is to estimate the economic impact of a group of polytechnic institutes located in regions with diverse socioeconomic realities, by using a common methodology. This common framework enables a comparative study and a better identification of the variables that differentiate the realities of the different regions, the respective polytechnics and their impacts.

Objective:to test the effects of behavioral and educational intervention by telephone on adherence of women with inappropriate periodicity to colpocytological examination. Method:quasi-experimental study with a sample of 524 women, selected with the following inclusion criteria: be aged between 25 and 64 years, have initiated sexual activity, have inappropriate periodicity of examination and have mobile or landline phone. The women were divided into two groups for application of behavioral and educational intervention by telephone. It was used an intervention script according to the principles of Motivational Interviewing. Results:on comparing the results before and after the behavioral and educational interventions, it was found that there was a statistically significant change (p = 0.0283) with increase of knowledge of women who participated in the educational intervention. There was no change in the attitude of women of any of the groups and there was an increase of adherence to colpocytological examination in both groups (p < 0.0001), with greater adherence of women participating in the behavioral group (66.8%). Conclusion:the behavioral and educational interventions by phone were effective in the adherence of women to colpocytological examination, representing important strategies for permanent health education and promotion of care for the prevention of cervical cancer.

Objective: To investigate the socioeconomic and sexual profile of prisoners. Methods: A study using a quantitative approach, transversal and descriptive, involving 155 prisoners. Data collection was performed from January to March, 2010, in the female penitentiary in the State of Ceará (Brazil), and included data on socioeconomic and sexual characteristics. Results: Most of the young Brazilian women were single with low educational levels and family income, imprisoned for drug trafficking. There was early first sexual intercourse, with stability and little variety of sexual partners. Being a prisoner, using drugs and possessing tattoos / piercings represented common aspects of the participants and their partners. The homo / bisexuality, and prostitution were strongly present. STDs before or after the arrest showed little expression. The guarantee of achievement of conjugal visits and the obtaining of preventive screening still faces major obstacles. Conclusion: Despite the vulnerabilities encountered, it was concluded that strategies to promote sexual health in the prison environment should encompass the complexity of the peculiarities experienced by prisoners. Keywords: Prisoners; Sexual and reproductive health; Socioeconomic analysis RESUMOObjetivo: Investigar o perfil socioeconômico e sexual de presidiárias. Métodos: Estudo com abordagem quantitativa, transversal, descritivo, quantitativa envolvendo 155 presidiárias. A coleta de dados realizou-se de janeiro a março de 2010 na penitenciária feminina do Estado do Ceará, e contemplou dados de caracterização socioeconômica e sexual. Resultados: a maioria das jovens brasileiras era solteira com baixa escolaridade e renda familiar mensal, reclusas por tráfico de drogas. Coitarca precoce, estabilidade e pouca variedade de parceiros sexuais. Ser presidiário(a), usar drogas e possuir tatuagens/piercings representaram aspectos comuns às participantes e suas parcerias. A homo/bissexualidade e a prostituição estiveram fortemente presentes. As DST antes ou após a prisão apresentaram pouca expressividade. A garantia da visita íntima e a realização do exame preventivo ainda enfrenta grandes entraves. Conclusão: Diante das vulnerabilidades encontradas concluiu-se que as estratégias de promoção da saúde sexual em ambiente prisional devem englobar a complexidade das peculiaridades vivenciadas pelas presidiárias. Descritores: Prisioneiros; Saúde sexual e reprodutiva; Análise sócioeconômica RESUMEN Objetivo: Investigar el perfil socioeconómico y sexual de presidiarias. Métodos: Estudio con abordaje cuantitativo, transversal, descriptivo que involucró a 155 presidiarias. La recolección de los datos se realizó de enero a marzo del 2010 en la penitenciaría femenina del Estado de Ceará, y contempló datos de caracterización socioeconómica y sexual. Resultados: la mayoría de las jóvenes brasileñas era soltera con baja escolaridad e ingreso familiar mensual, recluidas por tráfico de drogas. Primera relación sexual precoz, estabilidad y poca variedad de compañeros sexuales. Ser ...

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RESUMO:meio de formulário estruturado. Para análise estatística descritiva utilizou-se o Statistical Package for Social Sciences ABSTRACT: RESÚMEN:datos fue por medio de un formulario estructurado. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó el Statistical Package for Social Sciences de estrategias de educación en salud para el sexo seguro. P A L A V R A S -C H A V E :Prostituição. Comportamento sexual. Sexualidade.

Objective: to verify the association among the knowledge attitude and practice of women in relation to the smear test and the age range. Method: a cross-sectional research was undertaken, associated with the knowledge, attitude and practice survey at a Primary Health Care service. The sample consisted of 775 women, distributed in three age ranges: adolescent, young and elderly. Results: although high rates of inappropriate knowledge were found in all age ranges, it was significantly higher among the adolescents (p=0.000). A similar trend was found in the attitude component, with percentages of inappropriateness in adolescence that drop as age advances (p=0.000). Nevertheless, no statistical difference among the groups was found in terms of practice (p=0.852). Conclusion: the study demonstrated a relation between the age range and knowledge, attitude and practice of the smear test.

Objetivou-se avaliar o conhecimento, a atitude e a prática de presidiárias quanto ao uso do preservativo masculino e feminino como medida preventiva às DST/HIV. Pesquisa quantitativa e avaliativa do tipo Conhecimento, Atitude e Prática (CAP), envolvendo 155 presidiárias. A coleta de dados realizou-se de janeiro a março de 2010 na penitenciária feminina do estado do Ceará. Embora tivessem ouvido falar e/ou soubessem as finalidades do uso, apenas 35 mulheres (22,6%) tinham conhecimento adequado sobre o preservativo masculino e 11 (7,1%) a respeito do feminino. As atitudes foram menos favoráveis quanto ao uso no sexo oral. A prática adequada apresentou pouca representatividade, em especial, do feminino. A homo/bissexualidade, as questões de gênero, a falta de conhecimento e o difícil acesso aos preservativos representaram obstáculos a serem considerados na promoção da saúde sexual do grupo estudado.

ABSTRACT ABSTRACT This study aimed at understanding the main needs of prostitute's life activities that work in Fortaleza,CE, Brazil. Study of qualitative approach conducted with six prostitutes who had previously identified changes on gynecological consultation of nursing. The Model of Life Activity was used as the theoretical mark and a semi-structured interview, with a focus in life activities that showed changes. The interviews were conducted on September and October 2007, in the work places of prostitutes. The results showed the main vulnerabilities and events decisive for the maintenance for prostitute's life quality. The used model facilitated the holistic approach of caring, showing it is capable of being adapted to the various people attended. K K K K Key wor ey wor ey wor ey wor ey words ds ds ds ds: : : : : Prostitution; Models, Nursing; Women's health. RESUMEN RESUMEN RESUMEN RESUMEN RESUMEN La investigación tuvo como objetivo comprender las principales necesidades en las actividades de la vida de prostitutas actuantes en Fortaleza,CE, brasil. Investigación cualitativa con seis prostitutas que presentaron alteraciones previamente identificadas en la consulta de enfermería en ginecología. Fué utilizado el Modelo de Actividades de Vida como teórico referencial y entrevistas semiestructurada con enfoque en las actividades de vida alteradas. Las entrevistas ocurrieran en septiembre y octubre de 2007 en los sitios de trabajo de las prostitutas. Los resultados evidenciaran las principales vulnerabilidades e intercorrências decisivas para el mantenimiento de la calidad de vida de las prostitutas. El modelo usado facilitó un cuidado holístico y se reveló capaz de ser adaptado a diversas poblaciones.