18 research outputs found
Avaliação do grau de conhecimento dos usuários assistidos por uma unidade docente assistencial e policlínica sobre a dengue
Avaliar o conhecimento dos usuários sobre a dengue. Estudo transversal, observacional e prospectivo, realizado de agosto de 2021 a maio de 2022, envolvendo usuários do SUS frequentadores da UDA e da Policlínica de um curso de medicina do Nordeste Brasileiro a partir da análise estatística dos dados junto à contribuição para educação em saúde através de uma cartilha sobre Dengue. O estudo envolveu 25 usuários. Mais de 75% entendem a transmissão, prevenção, risco de mortalidade e internação. Cerca de 60% nunca assistiu ações em saúde e 30% dos que participaram deram nota 10 ao aprendizado. Aproximadamente 84% preferiu palestra expositiva e 32% mesa redonda. Evidenciou-se conhecimento básico sobre a dengue. Poucos usuários participaram das ações, contudo, a maioria quer assistir ou participaria novamente. Os formatos de discussão preferido foram palestra expositiva e mesa redonda. Ao compreender o conhecimento dessa população e a efetividade dos métodos de educação em saúde usados, é possível obter um direcionamento para encontrar estratégias para maior controle das doenças infecto contagiosas, em especial as arboviroses, em benefício da saúde pública
Relatório Anual 2013 - A Situação do País em Matéria de Drogas e Toxicodependências
É responsabilidade do SICAD a elaboração deste Relatório, a apresentar anualmente à Assembleia da República e ao Governo Português, fornecendo elementos de apoio à decisão política e ao planeamento da intervenção. Anexo: O volume anexo ao Relatório integra informação mais pormenorizada relativa à componente do Relatório: Parte A - Caracterização e Evolução da Situação.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Diminishing benefits of urban living for children and adolescents’ growth and development
AbstractOptimal growth and development in childhood and adolescence is crucial for lifelong health and well-being1–6. Here we used data from 2,325 population-based studies, with measurements of height and weight from 71 million participants, to report the height and body-mass index (BMI) of children and adolescents aged 5–19 years on the basis of rural and urban place of residence in 200 countries and territories from 1990 to 2020. In 1990, children and adolescents residing in cities were taller than their rural counterparts in all but a few high-income countries. By 2020, the urban height advantage became smaller in most countries, and in many high-income western countries it reversed into a small urban-based disadvantage. The exception was for boys in most countries in sub-Saharan Africa and in some countries in Oceania, south Asia and the region of central Asia, Middle East and north Africa. In these countries, successive cohorts of boys from rural places either did not gain height or possibly became shorter, and hence fell further behind their urban peers. The difference between the age-standardized mean BMI of children in urban and rural areas was <1.1 kg m–2 in the vast majority of countries. Within this small range, BMI increased slightly more in cities than in rural areas, except in south Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and some countries in central and eastern Europe. Our results show that in much of the world, the growth and developmental advantages of living in cities have diminished in the twenty-first century, whereas in much of sub-Saharan Africa they have amplified.</jats:p
Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population-representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults
Background Underweight and obesity are associated with adverse health outcomes throughout the life course. We estimated the individual and combined prevalence of underweight or thinness and obesity, and their changes, from 1990 to 2022 for adults and school-aged children and adolescents in 200 countries and territories. Methods We used data from 3663 population-based studies with 222 million participants that measured height and weight in representative samples of the general population. We used a Bayesian hierarchical model to estimate trends in the prevalence of different BMI categories, separately for adults (age ≥20 years) and school-aged children and adolescents (age 5–19 years), from 1990 to 2022 for 200 countries and territories. For adults, we report the individual and combined prevalence of underweight (BMI 2 SD above the median). Findings From 1990 to 2022, the combined prevalence of underweight and obesity in adults decreased in 11 countries (6%) for women and 17 (9%) for men with a posterior probability of at least 0·80 that the observed changes were true decreases. The combined prevalence increased in 162 countries (81%) for women and 140 countries (70%) for men with a posterior probability of at least 0·80. In 2022, the combined prevalence of underweight and obesity was highest in island nations in the Caribbean and Polynesia and Micronesia, and countries in the Middle East and north Africa. Obesity prevalence was higher than underweight with posterior probability of at least 0·80 in 177 countries (89%) for women and 145 (73%) for men in 2022, whereas the converse was true in 16 countries (8%) for women, and 39 (20%) for men. From 1990 to 2022, the combined prevalence of thinness and obesity decreased among girls in five countries (3%) and among boys in 15 countries (8%) with a posterior probability of at least 0·80, and increased among girls in 140 countries (70%) and boys in 137 countries (69%) with a posterior probability of at least 0·80. The countries with highest combined prevalence of thinness and obesity in school-aged children and adolescents in 2022 were in Polynesia and Micronesia and the Caribbean for both sexes, and Chile and Qatar for boys. Combined prevalence was also high in some countries in south Asia, such as India and Pakistan, where thinness remained prevalent despite having declined. In 2022, obesity in school-aged children and adolescents was more prevalent than thinness with a posterior probability of at least 0·80 among girls in 133 countries (67%) and boys in 125 countries (63%), whereas the converse was true in 35 countries (18%) and 42 countries (21%), respectively. In almost all countries for both adults and school-aged children and adolescents, the increases in double burden were driven by increases in obesity, and decreases in double burden by declining https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/images/research_banner_face_lab_290.jpgunderweight or thinness. Interpretation The combined burden of underweight and obesity has increased in most countries, driven by an increase in obesity, while underweight and thinness remain prevalent in south Asia and parts of Africa. A healthy nutrition transition that enhances access to nutritious foods is needed to address the remaining burden of underweight while curbing and reversing the increase in obesity
Estudo sobre a perceção de stress e de saúde mental, estilos de coping e atitudes face à procura de apoio psicológico profissional nos adultos portugueses
Dissertação de Mestrado realizada sob a orientação do Professor Doutor José Luís
Pais Ribeiro, apresentada no Ispa - Instituto Universitário para obtenção de grau de
Mestre na especialidade de Psicologia Clínica.O propósito deste trabalho foi o de perscrutar o estado psicológico dos adultos
portugueses, mediante a análise da perceção de stress e da saúde mental, dos estilos de coping
e das atitudes face à procura de apoio psicológico profissional. 615 portugueses, com média de
idades de 38,75 anos (DP=14,88) completaram as escalas de stress percebido (PSS-10) e de
estilos de coping (BriefCOPE) e autoavaliaram a sua saúde mental por um único item. As
atitudes face à procura de apoio psicológico profissional foram medidas pela escala Attitude
towards Seeking Professional Psychological Help – Short Form (ATSPPH-SF), cuja adaptação
para a população portuguesa fez parte do presente estudo.
Os resultados da adaptação da ATSPPH-SF para a população portuguesa validaram a
estrutura unifatorial como medida de atitudes global, e a estrutura de dois fatores, Valor da
procura de tratamento e Abertura ao tratamento para problemas emocionais. Os portugueses
avaliaram favoravelmente o apoio psicológico profissional, principalmente as mulheres e quem
já recorreu a esse serviço; os mais jovens e sujeitos com maior nível de escolaridade dão maior
valor ao apoio psicológico profissional. Evidenciou-se uma associação negativa entre o stress
percebido e a autoavaliação da saúde mental. A grande maioria dos participantes apresentou
níveis moderados de stress e autoavaliou como positivo o seu estado psicológico. Os grupos
com valores de maior stress e saúde mental mais medíocre foram as mulheres, os mais jovens,
as pessoas com doenças graves e aqueles com apoio psicológico profissional, que também são
os que mais usam estilos de coping não adaptativos. Ainda assim, os estilos adaptativos
parecem ser mais usados, com maior recurso ao coping ativo, ao planeamento e à
reinterpretação positiva, em contraste com os menos valorados, como o uso de substâncias,
desinvestimento comportamental e a negação. Os resultados evidenciaram que os estilos de
coping são mediadores na relação entre a autoavaliação da saúde mental e o stress percebido.
Este estudo contribuiu para a literatura com a adaptação da escala de atitudes face à procura de
apoio psicológico profissional para a população geral portuguesa. Os resultados permitem
refletir sobre o estado psicológico dos portugueses, podendo repercutir-se em programas de
saúde pública direcionados para as populações identificadas como mais vulneráveis e para os
menos dispostos a ter acompanhamento psicológico profissional.ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to explore the psychological state of Portuguese adults
by means of an examination of their perceptions of stress and mental health, their coping styles,
and their attitudes towards seeking professional psychological assistance. A total of 615
Portuguese adults, with an average age of 38.75 (SD = 14.88), participated in this study. They
completed assessments related to perceived stress (PSS-10) and coping styles (BriefCOPE).
Furthermore, participants evaluated their own mental health using a single-item measure.
Attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help were assessed using the Attitude
towards Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale– Short Form (ATSPPH-SF), which
adaptation for the portuguese population is part of the present research.
The results of the ATSPPHS-SF’s adaptation for the portuguese population validated a
unifactorial structure for measuring overall attitudes, and a two-factor structure for the
dimensions of Value of treatment and Openness to seeking mental healthcare for one’s own
emotional problems. Portuguese participants exhibited a positive evaluation towards
professional psychological support, which was more pronounced among women and those who
had previously sought such services. Additionally, younger individuals and those with higher
levels of education demonstrated better appreciation for professional psychological support. A
negative association was established between perceived stress and self-rated mental health.
Most of the participants reported moderate stress levels and a good self-perception of their
mental health. Noteworthy demographic groups exhibiting higher stress levels and poorer
mental health evaluations involved women, younger individuals, individuals with severe
illnesses, and those who had previously professional psychological help. This latter group also
exhibited a propensity for maladaptive coping styles. Adaptive coping styles, such as active
coping, planning, and positive reframing, were more adopted, contrasting with less used
including substance use, behavioural disengagement, and denial. The results indicated that the
repertoire of coping styles had an impact on mental health by reducing or increasing perceived
stress.
This study contributed to the literature with the adaptation of the scale ATSPPH-SF for
the broader Portuguese population. The findings provide insights into the psychological well being of the Portuguese populace, with potential implications for public health programs that
aim to assist populations identified as being more susceptible and less inclined to seek
professional psychological support
Acordai para o futuro: um tributo a Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo
<p>Esta obra foi composta no âmbito das atividades do IEF - Instituto de Estudos Filosóficos de Coimbra e estreada durante o 2º Colóquio Internacional do IEF ROADS TO CARE, 19-21 de outubro de 2022 (FLUC - Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Coimbra), designadamente no quadro do painel especial «Cuidar o Futuro: Uma Homenagem a Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo e à "Cuidar o Futuro"», contando com as intervenções do Coordenador Científico do IEF, Mário Santiago de Carvalho, do Presidente da República Portuguesa, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, da Presidente da Fundação "Cuidar o Futuro", Maria Paula Marques Faria de Barros, do Vice-Reitor da Universidade de Coimbra, Alfredo Dias, e uma Palestra Formal de Marília Rosado Carrilho, intitulada «A fundamentação filosófica de um pensamento holístico e humanista».</p>
<p>This work was put together in the framework of the activities of the IEF - Coimbra Institute for Philosophical Studies and was premiered during the 2nd IEF International Colloquium ROADS TO CARE, 19th-21st October 2022 (FLUC - Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Coimbra), particularly as part of the special panel «Care for the Future: A Tribute to Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo and the "Care for the Future"», featuring the interventions of IEF's Scientific Coordinator, Mário Santiago de Carvalho, the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the President of the «Care for the Future» Foundation, Maria Paula Marques Faria de Barros, the Vice-Rector of the University of Coimbra, Alfredo Dias, and a Formal Lecture by Marília Rosado Carrilho, titled «The philosophical rationale for a holistic and humanistic thinking.»</p>
<p>Para a produção deste vídeo recorreu-se aos seguintes materiais:</p>
<p>The following materials were used in the making of this video:</p>
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<p>* "Fernando Lopes-Graça - Acordai | Coro Ricercare" → https://youtu.be/gtp0kdmdRAE</p>
<p>* "Homenagem a Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo" → https://arquivos.rtp.pt/conteudos/homenagem-a-maria-de-lourdes-pintasilgo/</p>
<p>* "Chegada de Maria de Lurdes Pintasilgo e Melo Antunes a São Bento" → https://arquivos.rtp.pt/conteudos/chegada-de-maria-de-lurdes-pintassilgo-e-melo-antunes-a-sao-bento/</p>
<p>* "Zeca Afonso - Grândola, Vila Morena" → https://youtu.be/gaLWqy4e7ls</p>
<p>* "Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo - Feministas em Movimento, 2020" → https://youtu.be/jOlLR-Dzypk</p>
<p>* "Entrevista a Maria de Lurdes Pintasilgo no início do mandato" → https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/politica/entrevista-a-maria-de-lurdes-pintasilgo-no-inicio-do-mandato_v853551</p>
<p>* Emílio Rui Vilar: testemunho sobre Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo → https://youtu.be/BzH6oxlfq4c</p>
<p>* "Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa: testemunho sobre Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo" → https://youtu.be/DZm3GkmIBgo</p>
<p>* "Lídia Jorge: testemunho sobre Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo" → https://youtu.be/lYNVqxeHgWA</p>
<p>Manifestamos a nossa especial saudação ao Museu da Presidência da República pela notabilíssima atividade que tem vindo a desenvolver.</p>
<p>We wish to extend our greatest respects to the Museum of the Portuguese Presidency for the very notable work it has been carrying out.</p>
<p>Coautoria de / Co-authored by: Marta Amaral & Robert Junqueira.</p>
<p>As legendas em inglês integram o vídeo.</p>
<p>English subtitles are part of the video.</p>
<p>O Instituto de Estudos Filosóficos é financiado por fundos nacionais através da FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P., no âmbito do projeto UIDB/00010/2020.</p>
<p>The Institute for Philosophical Studies is sponsored by national funds via FCT - Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., under the UIDB/00010/2020 project.</p>