The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial disruptions in the lives of higher education students, with detrimental repercussions for academic performance and overall mental health. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate prevalence depression, anxiety, stress symptoms among Portuguese students during first wave coronavirus investigate DASS-21's psychometric characteristics whether it functions effectively a pandemic. A convenience sampling procedure was used recruit 1522 participants (75.1% women...

Tuberculosis is one of the leading causes global mortality, and standard, prolonged, intensive treatment can affect intestinal homeostasis. This study investigated amoxicillin-induced bacterial gut dysbiosis its impact on immune response C57BL/6 mice to pulmonary infection by Mycobacterium bovis —BCG. It was observed that amoxicillin resulted in dysbiosis, characterized an increase phylum Proteobacteria a reduction Bacteroidetes Firmicutes. alteration associated with decrease animals’ body...

Purpose Individual lifestyles have emerged as valuable health constructs. This study aims to psychometrically test the P ortuguese ( E uropean) version of H ealth‐ romoting L ifestyle rofile‐ II . Methods After an adequate linguistic and cultural adaptation scale, their psychometric properties were assessed N = 889) by C ronbach's alpha confirmatory factor analysis. Findings Results showed fit a 52‐item, six‐factor structure. A global .925 was obtained. Conclusions The demonstrated good...

Reliable and valid instruments are essential for understanding health-promoting behaviors in adolescents. This study analyzed the psychometric properties of Portuguese version Adolescent Lifestyle Profile (ALP).A linguistic cultural translation ALP was conducted with 236 adolescents from two different settings: a community (n=141) clinical setting (n=95). Internal consistency reliability confirmatory factor analysis were performed.Results showed an adequate fit to data, yielding 36-item,...

Background: The use of the emergency department (ED) for non-urgent situations is a source concern, both at national and international levels.Objectives: To assess sociodemographic characteristics ED patients to identify reasons use.Methodology: This cross-sectional study used patient interviews electronic medical records 357 triaged as Portuguese hospital ED, using an accidental sampling technique.Results: majority were women, middle-aged, had low education level; most them during day on...

This study investigated the influence of stress appraisal and coping on work engagement levels (Absorption, Vigour, Dedication) police recruits. Participants were 387 men, ages 20 to 33 yr. ( M = 24.1, SD 2.4), in their last month academy training before becoming officers. Partially support predictions, was associated with Stressor control perceived, but not Stress intensity experienced over a self-selected stressor. Although three dimensions explained by coping, Absorption dimension better...

Abstract Aim To evaluate the effectiveness on lifestyle change of an mHealth intervention to promote healthy behaviours in adolescence (TeenPower) and analyse predictors effectiveness. Design This study is designed as a non‐randomized controlled trial with two‐arm structure. Methods Adolescents 12–16‐year old were recruited from three school districts, access Internet smartphone/tablet devices. The group was invited engage for 6 months addition school‐based intervention. control only...

In current society, body and beauty's cult emerge as one of the main factors adolescence. That leads adolescents to be dissatisfied with their own appearance, psychological maladjustment, nutritional disorders. This quantitative, exploratory, cross-sectional research evaluates how perceive weight prevalence obesity in a sample from district Viseu (Portugal). It also attempted compare relation body-image sociodemographic (school, sex, age, socioeconomic status, family functioning),...

Dear Sir: Concomitant occurrence of acute myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke is infrequently encountered in emergent patients. Acute MI within the previous 3 months considered a relative contraindication for therapy with alteplase or intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV rtPA).1 The use IV rtPA patients recent associated an increased risk cardiac rupture, secondary to breakdown existing fibrin clot necrotic myocardium and/or degradation collagen2. Whether it appropriate perform...

Abstract Adolescent obesity is a major health problem. The need for effective adolescent weight management programs of high clinical and public relevance. This study evaluates the effectiveness an e-therapeutic platform (Next.Step), aiming to promote skills adoption health-promoting lifestyles. nonrandomized trial with control group uses sample 94 adolescents who attended paediatric clinic. experimental was invited access Next.Step during 24 weeks, in addition standard treatment program....

Currently we are strongly influenced by the changes provided Web 2.0. The number of users consuming and sharing online information about health wellbeing is increasing. This a new scenario fertile field to study, in which social networks eHealth applications powerful tools support behavior change. article explores influence processes opinion leaders, such as professionals non-professional, on food behavioral change their followers networks. We use netnography observation method following...

To ensure that adolescents adhere to programmes promoting healthy behaviors, these must be appealing and interesting. This study aims characterize assess the devices, operating system type of mobile apps frequently used by adolescents; understand features mHealth should have appealing; comprehend facilitators barriers for use apps. The sample comprised 165 (12–18 years) from main population, recruited in 2018. Most participants smartphones Android system. Food physical activity suggestions...

Over the past decade, World Health Organization (WHO) has been alerting about existing overweight prevailing among adolescents' group. This group is considered a nutritional risk mainly because of less correct eating patterns and misbehaviors towards physical activity. To prevent obesity within this group, we are working on mobile application involving gamification techniques. article presents preliminary results design study for app, explores possible guidelines processes based achieved in...

This paper describes the design and rationale of multicenter practice-based research that aims to develop evaluate an innovative mobile health (mHealth) intervention programme directed promote healthy behaviours prevent adolescent obesity.This study is designed as a non-randomized controlled trial with three-arm structure.Twelve 16 years old participants will be recruited from schools, access Internet smartphone/tablet devices. The group invited engage in TeenPower mHealth divided into two...

Abstract Aim This paper describes the design and rationale of a controlled trial that aims to determine effectiveness an intervention programme in which internet is used. Background Adolescent obesity major health problem, there being urgency find effective interventions induce behavioural change. The inclusion may improve adolescents' adherence weight management lead adoption healthier lifestyles. Design A clinical with control group (non‐randomized). Methods Participants are adolescents...

The current study evaluates the usability perception of an e-therapeutic platform (supported by electronic processes and communication), aiming to promote behavior change improve adolescent health status through increased interactive contact between clinical staff.This was a correlational with sample 48 adolescents (12-18 years) who attended Pediatric Obesity Clinic January August 2012. Participants were invited access, during 24 weeks, multidisciplinary (Next.Step) in addition standard...

The development of effective strategies for the management overweight in adolescence is a well recognized need. current study investigates effectiveness an e-therapeutic platform (Next.Step) which aims to promote weight skills and adoption health-promoting behaviours among adolescents. We conducted randomized clinical trial with sample 80 control group followed standard intervention. experimental was invited access during 12 weeks addition Although there no change primary outcomes (body mass...

Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17. 9 million lives each year. Cardiac rehabilitation is shown to reduce mortality and hospital readmissions, while improving physical fitness quality life. Despite recommendations proven benefits, acceptance adherence remain low. Mobile health (mHealth) solutions may contribute more personalized tailored patient according their specific needs. This study protocol aims assess effectiveness...

Obesity is a chronic condition that influences the quality of life patients and families while increasing economic burden for world population. Multidisciplinary prevention programs are crucial to address it, allowing an early introduction healthy behaviors into daily habits. Mobile health interventions provide adequate support these programs, especially considering gamification techniques used promote users’ engagement. TeenPower multidisciplinary mHealth intervention program conducted in...

Abstract Adopting innovative technologies such as blockchain and additive manufacturing can help organisations promote the development of symbiotic networks, thus pursuing higher sustainable goals implementing circular economy strategies. These networks correspond to industrial symbiosis in which wastes by-products from other industries are incorporated into processes. The adoption technology a context is still nascent stage. Using case study method, this research demonstrates an network...

This study evaluated the influence of overweight adolescents’ lifestyle on adherence to weight control, and identifies their predictors. Participants were 94 adolescents, aged 12–18 years, attending a Paediatric Obesity Clinic. Lifestyle was assessed using “Adolescent Profile” treatment through “Therapeutic Adherence Weight Control Questionnaire.” control associated with various domains. Several predictors identified for among adolescents. A broad array inter-correlations should be taken...