Docente da área de Psicologia Aplicada, do Departamento de Ciências da Saúde e Odontologia Infantil da Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba - FOP-UNICAMP. Doutora em Odontologia - área de concentração Saúde Coletiva - pela FOP-Unicamp. Mestre em Odontologia Legal e Deontologia pela FOP-Unicamp e Especialista em Saúde Coletiva pela FOP-Unicamp. É docente permanente do Programa de Odontologia (acadêmico) da FOP-UNICAMP e do Mestrado Profissional em Gestão e Saúde Coletiva da FOP-UNICAMP. É líder do GEPEQ (Grupo de estudos e Pesquisas qualitativas) da FOP-UNICAMP e vice líder do LPCQ (Laboratório de Pesquisa Clínico-Qualitativa) da FCM - UNICAMP, ambos credenciados ao CNPQ. Foi Coordenadora do Programa de Mestrado Profissional em Odontologia em Saúde Coletiva da FOP-UNICAMP (2016-2020). Foi secretária municipal de saúde do município de Santo Antônio de Posse - SP (2005 - 2009).
RESEARCH INTERESTS
collective health
women's health
violence against women
psicodinamic in health work
relationship patient and health work
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Scopus Publications
Scopus Publications
Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Education Needs of Dentists on Domestic Violence: A Systematic Review Sthefanie del Carmen Perez Puello, Vitor Rafael Gomes, Brunna Verna Castro Gondinho, Júlia Vitório Octaviani, Eva Zafra Aparici, et al. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 2026 The objective of the present systematic review was to evaluate the scientific evidence on the knowledge, attitudes, practices level (KAP) and education needs among dentists in the identification of clinical signs and notification of domestic violence (DV). Electronic searches were performed in PubMed/Medline, ScienceDirect, EBSCOHost, Scopus databases, and grey literature using the keywords ‘Domestic Violence’, ‘Abused Women’, ‘Dentistry’, ‘Oral health’, ‘Women's Health Services’ and ‘Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice’. Cross‐sectional or longitudinal studies, without restriction on publication year, published in English, using calibrated or validated questionnaires to assess the dentist KAP level and education needs for identification of clinical signs and notification of DV were considered. The Ottawa Scale was applied to assess the risk of bias. In the final analysis, 5 studies were included, conducted in the United States, France, Brazil and Pakistan. The total sample was 1735 general and specialist dentists. All studies showed that the participants had a low level of CAP in identifying clinical signs and reporting DV. In addition, 27% reported having identified at least one case in clinical practice. Most of participants stated that they had not received training on care for victims of DV. The studies had a low risk of bias. Scientific evidence suggests that dentists have a low level of KAP in the identification of clinical signs and notification of DV and have a high need for education in this area.
Qualitative study on experiences reported by people with complex wounds in Primary Health Care Dalila Reis Barbosa, Caio Vieira de Barros Arato, Rodrigo Almeida Bastos, Norma Sueli Gonçalves Reche, Michelli Caroliny de Oliveira, et al. Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem, 2026 Objectives: to explore expressed and unexpressed senses and meanings that may reveal subjective elements necessary for patients’ emotional management. Methods a clinical-qualitative approach was used within the Brazilian Health System with individuals who have had chronic wounds for more than six months. Data were collected through in-depth individual interviews, audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim using a semi-structured script. The sample was calculated based on theoretical saturation. The corpus was analyzed using the “Seven Steps” technique, and the theoretical framework supporting the analysis and discussion was health psychology. Results eight interviews were conducted with patients treated at Family Health Units. The meanings and significances characterized three categories: distress beyond physical pain; communication between patient and professional; and religiosity as a coping strategy. Final Considerations living with difficult-to-heal wounds compromises adherence to treatment and self-care.
Challenges and perceptions of dental undergraduate students regarding active learning in clinical practice: A qualitative study Maria de Lara Araújo Rodrigues, Bruna Navarro Camargo da Silva, Marcella Alves dos Anjos, Eduarda Betiati Menegazzo, Álex Moreira Herval, et al. Plos One, 2025 Objectives This study aimed to investigate the challenges faced by dental students during clinical practice and to understand their perceptions of how active learning methodologies contribute to fostering critical and reflective participation in problem-solving throughout the teaching-learning process. Methods This qualitative study applied the action research method in a descriptive and interpretive manner, implementing active learning methodologies in the adolescent clinic of the Federal University of Uberlândia (Brazil). This clinic is among the fundamental elements in the Public Health System. This research included 33 students in the final term of the dentistry course (10th term), divided into three groups of 9–13 students each, and regularly enrolled in clinic practice. The data was collected in three 90-minute workshops with each group. This study used Minayo’s methodological framework and the arc method by Spanish educator Charles Maguerez to conduct the action research. This research comprised five steps: 1. Clinical experience; 2. Identification of challenges; 3. Theorization of challenges based on scientific evidence; 4. Development of action strategies; 5. Application of strategies in clinical practice. The theoretical framework was Paulo Freire’s problematization methodology. Data analysis followed the thematic content analysis technique. Results After comprehensive data analysis, the main challenges concerned the work process, productivity, and infrastructure. The formulated strategies included the establishment of a procedures table, implementation of minimum age regulations for companions in the waiting area, adjustment of clinic hours, enhancement of auxiliary professional training, and maintenance of dental equipment. Conclusion The groups’ experience with active methods qualified them to identify and address relevant practice challenges. It allowed study participants to lead their teaching-learning process and develop action strategies to transform the work process. Reflecting on implementing these strategies in clinical practice transformed the students’ reality and promoted more dynamic and meaningful learning. However, solving challenges, such as infrastructure, requires a continuous commitment of financial resources and institutional support.
Using social media application associated with active learning methodologies for adherence to dental treatment Michelli Caroliny de Oliveira, Inara Pereira da Cunha, Karine Laura Cortellazzi, Gláucia Maria Bovi Ambrosano, Fernanda Dandara Marques Gomes de Morais, et al. Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2025 Aim: To investigate the effects of using social media application associated with active learning methodologies on adherence to dental treatment among young adults. Methods: This study controlled intervention was conducted in the city of Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil, in 2017, with 40 participants (age range from 19 to 24 years) randomized into Control (n=20) and Intervention Groups (n=20). For ten months the intervention group was invited to participate in a WhatsApp® group. This group used the pedagogical method of problematization with a discussion of oral health-related topics, while the Control Group was only instructed to seek dental treatment. The outcome was treatment adherence, evaluated by the mean period of time elapsed from beginning with follow-up of the study through to the time of the first consultation (Initial Time), and the time counted in days from the first consultation to conclusion of the treatment (Final Time) in both groups. Fisher’s exact test was used to compare adherence between the Groups and the Student’s-t test was used for initial and final times. Results: The results revealed that 66.7% of the Intervention Group and 23.5% of the Control Group adhered to treatment (p<0.05). The number of decayed teeth was higher in the Control Group (p<0.05). Self-efficacy was higher in the Intervention Group (p<0.05). Conclusions: WhatsApp® associated with active learning methodologies increased adherence to dental treatment.
Knowledge of dental students regarding the role of dentists in addressing child abuse Maria Julia Cazotti de CASTRO, Vitor Rafael GOMES, Michelli Caroliny de OLIVEIRA, Caio Vieira de Barros ARATO, Roberto Martins de OLIVEIRA, et al. Revista De Odontologia Da UNESP, 2025 Resumo Introdução O cirurgião-dentista tem papel crucial na identificação, acolhimento e notificação dos casos de violência contra a criança, uma vez que a maior parte das lesões físicas resultantes dessa violência se dão na região orofacial. Objetivo Esse trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o conhecimento dos acadêmicos de odontologia da FOP/Unicamp sobre o papel do cirurgião-dentista no enfrentamento da violência contra a criança. Material e método Este estudo transversal descritivo foi realizado com acadêmicos matriculados ativamente, em formato on-line. Foi enviado um questionário em formato Google Forms com perguntas estruturadas em três eixos, sendo: (1) conhecimento sobre definição e epidemiologia da violência contra a criança; (2) conhecimento ético-legal e manejo dos casos; e (3) percepção sobre o papel do cirurgião-dentista e a influência da formação acadêmica. Os dados foram tabulados e organizados em planilhas para realização da análise descritiva com a elaboração de tabelas para caracterização da amostra e perfil dos participantes. Resultado Os resultados revelaram que, apesar de os acadêmicos apresentarem alto nível de conhecimento sobre o tema, ainda demonstram lacuna de conhecimento sobre como proceder na situação em relação a aspectos como: notificação compulsória e conduta relacionada ao Conselho Tutelar. Além disso, os estudantes não se sentem preparados/capazes de lidar com casos de violência infantil, visto que há falta de esclarecimento técnico e científico durante a graduação. Conclusão Existem deficiências quanto à preparação prática, conhecimento ético-legal e segurança no manejo dos casos. A formação oferecida parece ser pontual, teórica e insuficiente, e mesmo nas turmas mais avançadas não se observa progresso significativo.
Perceptions of the oral health of their patients reported by Brazilian medical residents in psychiatry Luciane Miranda Guerra, Brunna Verna Castro Gondinho, Rodrigo Almeida Bastos, Felipe dos Santos Silva, Júlia Vitório Octaviani, et al. Plos One, 2023 Persons with severe mental disorders have higher chances of presenting oral health problems than persons in the general population. Mental disorders are considered public-health problems worldwide. Interpreting statements on oral health made by medical students receiving instruction in psychiatry is essential to provide elements for reflection on their difficulties, barriers or limited knowledge in managing their patients’ oral health. Based on the presupposition that doctors provide their patients with no instruction or support concerning oral complaints, because these do not symbolize the same challenges as those emerging from severe mental disorders. The aim of this study was to interpret symbolic meanings of statements expressed by medical residents in psychiatry at a specialized university outpatient clinic, about their patients’ oral health. Qualitative research using the Qualitative-Clinical method was conducted, adopting the theoretical reference of medical psychology. Data were analyzed by the Clinical-Qualitative Content method and the Seven-Step technique. Based on 06 interviews analyzed, the following categories emerged: “What do I do? Psychiatrists’ dilemmas about not understanding their role in patients’ oral health; and “Dentists do not participate in Balint’ so-called “collusion in anonymity”. It was concluded that among others, the paradigm consisted of a sociological composition, therefore it was stronger than personal decisions that might eventually oppose the barriers to interdisciplinary work posed by the institutional model, which were intertwined with paradigmatic barriers. Thus, specialist training should include a dental perspective, so that oral examinations would always be included in the physical examinations, from an interdisciplinary perspective of the integrity of health-care.
Reasons given by patients for inappropriate use of emergency medical services Lidiane Cintia de Souza Amarante, Camila da Silva Gonçalo, Luciane Miranda Guerra, Jaqueline Vilela Bugarelli De Faria, Fábio Luiz Mialhe Revista De Salud Publica Bogota Colombia, 2023 Objetivo Investigar os motivos para procura dos serviços de urgência por usuários classificados com risco não urgente em duas Unidades de Pronto Atendimento de um município de médio porte do Estado de São Paulo.Metodologia Os dados qualitativos, utilizando a técnica de análise de conteúdo, foram obtidos por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas com 756 indivíduos que procuraram os serviços das Unidades de Pronto Atendimento. Destes, 417 (55%) foram classificados com risco não urgentes e elegíveis para o estudo.Resultados Foram detectadas seis categorias principais de motivos para a busca de atendimento nas Unidades de Pronto Atendimento: falta de infraestrutura da unidade de saúde mais próximo; percepção de dor e sintomas de emergência; proximidade casa/trabalho; demora de agendamento e atendimento na Atenção Primária à Saúde; qualidade do atendimento nas Unidades de Pronto Atendimento; hábito de frequentar o serviço. Tais categorias foram agrupadas em quatro eixos temáticos referentes a: a) percepção de urgência; b) comodidade; c) dificuldade de acesso; d) qualidade do serviço.Conclusão Conclui-se a partir destes achados a necessidade de se fortalecer cada vez mais a atenção básica a fim de garantir acesso facilitado aos usuários e maior resolutividade dos casos que podem ser atendidos neste seguimento, em articulação com toda a rede de atenção à saúde.
