Objective: To verify the association between Social Determinants of Health and birth control methods used by women of childbearing age. Methods: Documentary and retrospective study, performed at a Brazilian Natural Birth Center with evaluation of the medical records of patients seen between 2003 and 2011 (n=2410). Data were collected on identification and general history, gynecological, sexual and obstetric. Results: Hormone birth control methods were the most used among participants (25.0%); followed by barrier methods (21.5%) and surgical methods (19.3%). Statistical associations were observed regarding age, menarche, onset of sexual activity, pregnancy, miscarriage, smoking, hypertension, marital status, gynecological care and schooling with the choice of methods. Conclusion: The results confirm the importance of studies involving Social Determinants of Health, since they interfere in the way women choose birth control methods and the risks that this choice may pose to their health.
RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar o efeito da aromaterapia sobre os sintomas da ansiedade em mulheres sob tratamento para câncer de mama. Método: revisão sistemática, realizada a partir da estratégia PEOT: quais os efeitos da aromaterapia na redução dos sintomas da ansiedade em mulheres sob tratamento para o câncer de mama? A pesquisa foi realizada em seis bases de dados e em oito outras fontes de dados. Incluiu-se ensaios clínicos randomizados, sem restrição de data e idioma. Resultados: a amostra foi composta por sete estudos. A aromaterapia foi aplicada por inalação (57,1%) e massagem (42,8%), tendo sido adotada sozinha ou em conjunto a outras intervenções, demonstrando redução dos sintomas da ansiedade em 71,4% dos estudos. Ressalta-se o predomínio dos óleos essenciais de lavanda, bergamota, olíbano e sândalo, pelos seus efeitos ansiolíticos, relaxantes, sedativos, revigorantes, antidepressivos e redutores da tensão muscular. Conclusão: a aromaterapia apresentou resultados positivos e significativos na redução dos sintomas da ansiedade em mulheres em tratamento para câncer de mama.
Objective: to assess the effect of aromatherapy on anxiety symptoms in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Method: a systematic review, carried out from the PEOT strategy: what are the effects of aromatherapy in reducing anxiety symptoms in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer? The research was conducted in six databases and in eight other data sources. Randomized clinical trials without date and language restrictions were included. Results: the sample consisted of seven studies. Aromatherapy was applied by inhalation (57.1%) and massage (42.8%), and was adopted alone or in conjunction with other interventions, demonstrating a reduction in anxiety symptoms in 71.4% of studies. The predominance of lavender, bergamot, frankincense and sandalwood essential oils is highlighted for their anxiolytic, relaxing, sedative, invigorating, antidepressant and muscle tension reducing effects. Conclusion: aromatherapy showed positive and significant results in reducing anxiety symptoms in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
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