Duas décadas de pesquisa em tuberculose no Brasil: estado da arte das publicações científicas

Abstract

The trends of scientifi c articles about tuberculosis in Brazil published between 1986 and 2006 were analyzed. This analysis included Capes database-indexed dissertations and theses and papers indexed in Medline and SciELO. Papers containing the word "tuberculosis" and authors affi liated to Brazilian institutions were included in the assessment. The analysis showed initially case report and review publications, and later it shifted to original articles on science, technology and innovation. These changes may refl ect the strengthening of scientifi c research activities and new attitudes regarding tuberculosis research objectives in academic institutions in recent years. Although many theses used qualitative methodology, few qualitative publications were found, possibly because of the quantitative orientation of many journals. Qualitative versus quantitative research and education versus research-oriented publications are discussed, together with public policies and strategies to include research as a tool to control diseases. The use of the same methodology is suggested to assess the trends in research on other neglected diseases.

Factors associated with knowledge about tuberculosis and attitudes of relatives of patients with the disease in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

“…However, studies about the theme in the country are rare; therefore, investigations on the possible factors associated with this event, being not explored and/or not well understood, are required [14][15][16] . In the scope of public policies 17 , the improvement of new technologies is recommended with higher diagnostic sensitivity and therapies that reduce treatment time. However, some authors have reported that the awareness of a population about such an issue is what ends up defining the acceptance and the use of these technologies 11 .…”

Intersectorality and bonding in tuberculosis control in Family Health

“…Although policies and strategies to control the disease have been developed, impoverishment, urbanization, slums, heavy migration and the pandemic of infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have impaired worldwide the fight against TB (1) .…”

As concepções de vínculo e a relação com o controle da tuberculose

“…In addition, DOTS allows the participation of the user with TB as a subject in the therapeutic process, a fact that promoted the construction of bonds between users and health professionals through the establishment of a relationship of trust, affinity, responsibility and mutual commitment (7) . However, even though this strategy has shown success in cities where TB control actions were decentralized by the PHC, the disease is still a serious public health problem, since its prevalence has increased because of its association with HIV and its resistance to drugs due to the issue of treatment abandonment (8) .…”