Submitted by Aline Batista (alinehb.ufpel@gmail.com) on 2018-03-29T14:52:26Z No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) Dissertacao_Viviane_Ribeiro_Pereira.pdf: 4549226 bytes, checksum: e19206a1b56da2d23bb09ecb54f31a4a (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-04-03T18:42:11Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertacao_Viviane_Ribeiro_Pereira.pdf: 4549226 bytes, checksum: e19206a1b56da2d23bb09ecb54f31a4a (MD5) license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-01-20 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / O presente estudo objetivou compreender as contribuições das Intervenções Assistidas por Animais (IAAS) na percepção da criança em contextos de vulnerabilidade social, por meio do método photovoice. Neste estudo, entende-se “crianças em vulnerabilidade social” as vítimas de abandono, violência física, psicológica, e emocional. Trata-se de uma esquisa participativa de abordagem qualitativa, realizada em uma escola pública da rede municipal de ensino da cidade de Pelotas, no estado do Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil. As atividades lúdicas com os cães foram desenvolvidas no espaço escolar (quadra de esportes). Os participantes deste estudo foram cinco crianças, na faixa etária entre 6 e 9 anos, cursando do 1º ao 4º ano do ensino fundamental. Os cães fazem parte do Projeto de Extensão do Curso de Medicina Veterinária da Universidade Federal de Pelotas/UFPel, conhecido na comunidade como Projeto Pet Terapia, com aprovação no COCEPE sob nº 52702026. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre os meses de junho e julho de 2016. Foi utilizado o método photovoice, que possibilitou aos participantes fazerem registros de suas percepções em relação às IAAS através da foto. A escolha desta metodologia se deu por entender-se que as crianças precisam ser vistas e ouvidas nas pesquisas, possibilitando que ganhem voz através das suas narrativas visuais. Para analisar os dados, utilizou-se a Análise Temática, da qual emergiu o tema: “O olhar da criança sobre a intervenção lúdica com os cães”. A metodologia empregada permitiu que a criança pudesse externalizar seus medos e anseios de forma descontraída, lúdica e divertida, por meio do ato de fotografar. O photovoice mostrou ser um instrumento valioso para estudos cujo o objetivo é tornar a criança protagonista de suas histórias de vida. Constatou- se que as IAAS, aliadas ao método photovoice, elevou a autoestima e a autoconfiança das crianças, observado durante os momentos de brincadeiras entre elas e os cães. Acariciar e afagar o cão foi um incremento importante para a redução do estresse e da ansiedade. A presença dele promoveu um conforto emocional e atmosfera acolhedora. Além de estimular o vínculo de amizade entre o grupo, melhorou a relação com seus pares. Neste sentido, pretende-se com os resultados obtidos neste estudo contribuir para divulgação desta abordagem terapêutica e apoiar a sua utilização como uma forma eficiente e inovadora, para promover as ações de cuidado à saúde de crianças em contextos de vulnerabilidade social. / The present study aimed to understand the contributions of Assisted Interventions by animals (AIA) in the perception of the child in contexts of social vulnerability, through photovoice method. In this study, “children with social vulnerability” are considered the victims of abandonment, physical, psychological and emotional violence. It is a Qualitative participatory research, realized in a public school of the municipal school of Pelotas, in the State of Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil. Playful activities with the dogs were developed in the school space (sports court). The participants of this study, there were five children, aged between 6 and 9 years, studying from 1st to 4th year of elementary school. The dogs are part of the extension project of the Veterinary Medicine course at the Federal University of Pelotas/UFPel, known in the community as project Pet therapy, with approval in COCEPE number 52702026. Data collection happen between the months of June/July 2016, we used the photovoice method, which enabled the participants make records of their perceptions about the IAAS via the photo. The choice of this methodology took place since we understand that children need to be seen and heard on the research, this method enables they win voice through their visual narratives. To analyze the date using the thematic analysis, from which emerged the theme: “The look of the child about the playful intervention with dog”. The methodology employed allowed the child could outsource their fears and desires so relaxed, playful and fun, through the Act of shooting. The photovoice method increased the self-esteem and self-confidence of children, observed during the moments of banter between them and dogs. Caressing and stroking the dog was an important increment to the reduction of stress and anxiety, his presence promoted a emotional comfort and cozy atmosphere, besides stimulating the bond of friendship between the group, improved relationship with their peers. In this sense it is intended with results obtained in this study contribute to dissemination of this therapeutic approach and support its use as a efficient and innovative contributions to promote the actions of the health care of children in contexts of social vulnerability.

The Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Freeway Service Patrol’s highway motorist response service is reporting a reduction in their service levels. We analyze the relationship between the reduction in the Bay Area Freeway Service Patrol’s (FSP) motorist assists and changes in vehicle miles traveled (VMT), California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported incidents, and cover research on the impact of new and old vehicle fleet turnover. VMT and CHP incidents have differential effects on FSP assists. Although incidents occurring on freeways with high traffic flows tend to cause more congestion, the trend in local VMT along Bay Area freeway corridors does not share a strong correlation with FSP assists. Through a chi-square test, bivariate correlation and cross tabulation, we can see a relationship and pattern between FSP assists, incidents and VMT. Further analysis into the dispersion of assists, incidents and VMT show that the distribution of the FSP assists over CHP reported incidents is not perfectly equal. By analyzing VMT, CHP reported incidents and research around new vehicle fleet turnover affecting FSP assisted-incidents, Metropolitan Transportation Commission staff can systematically improve the FSP operational model; strategize ways to improve service on needier freeway corridors, while reducing unnecessary service in other regions.