Objective:To understand the life experience of homeless women. Method: A social phenomenological study was conducted with 10 women assisted by a shelter. The analysis of the interviews was based on the theoretical framework of social phenomenology of Alfred Schütz and thematic literature. Results: The participants face adversities in the street context, with emphasis on the risk of physical and sexual abuse, and seek shelters as a possibility for minimizing difficulties experienced. They hope to leave the streets; however, they see themselves trapped in this social reality, due to the addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Conclusion: The understanding of the life experience of homeless women shows daily confrontations and reveals the conflict between the desire for leaving and remaining on the streets, given the complexity of the reality that keeps them in this condition. DESCRIPTORS

The chronic venous leg ulcer is the major therapeutic problem of lower limb injuries, which can trigger changes in the daily life of the person affected by it. This study aimed to understand the daily life of men who lives with chronic venous ulcers. A phenomenological study was conducted with eight men, who were interviewed during June and July of 2012. The study asked questions related to: "Restrictions in social life" and "Recovering the skin integrity and restart the activities affected by the wound". The answers revealed that men with these ulcers have social implications in the areas of productivity and sexuality. This leads to restrictions in everyday life with loss in performance of socially established roles for men, leading to anxiety for his return at full performance of his social role. The findings suggest significant experiential aspects that may guide professionals in the planning and implementation of health actions aimed to treat these patients.Descriptors: Varicose ulcer. Nursing. Qualitative research. RESUMO A úlcera venosa crônica constitui o maior problema terapêutico das lesões de membros inferiores, podendo desencadear mudanças na vida diária da pessoa por ela acometida. Objetivou-se compreender o cotidiano do homem que convive com a úlcera venosa crônica. Estudo fenomenológico realizado com oito homens, entrevistados em junho e julho de 2012. As categorias identificadas, "Restrições na vida social" e "Recuperar a integridade da pele e retomar as atividades afetadas pela ferida

DEDICATÓRIAhygiene and rest. She hopes to get off the streets, get a job, get rid of drugs and prostitution, and rescue the family, however this woman remains in the situation of street because of the lack of paid work, financial gain facility in drug trafficking and prostitution, as well as the freedom which street life gives her. Final Thoughts: The findings of this study allow us to reflect that, despite the growth of policies aimed at the issues surrounding the homeless population of the streets, in practice it is still observed the need of governmental and non-governmental organizations which can restrain urban violence and improve the conditions of life of this population. The vulnerabilities identified from the experience of living on the streets of the studied social group refer to the need of the Nursing and other health professionals seek mechanisms to provide a care based upon these women, acting on the risks that involve them on the everyday life. Interdisciplinary interventions are necessary on the mediation and / or creation of strategies that will meet the expectations raised in this study, offering glimpsed perspectives that were not reached up to the present moment and which support the decision of women to remain on the streets.

Aim:To estimate the prevalence of obesity and associated factors in adult women. Method: This is a crosssectional study of 240 women enrolled in primary care in a city in the state of Minas Gerais. Data collection took place between April and July 2012. Results: The prevalence of obesity was 37.08 percent (n=89).The following variables are associated with Body Mass Index (BMI): age (p=0.000, OR=3.35, CI=1.9 to 5.8), contraceptive use (p=0.00), disease associated with obesity (p=0.00) and use of sugar to sweeten drinks (p=0.00, OR=3.8, CI=11.5). Discussion: The prevalence of obesity was higher than that found at national and global levels. The factors associated are congruent with those found in the literature. Conclusion: When planning and executing actions aimed at controlling female obesity, managers and health professionals should consider this evidence.