Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes and behaviors about COVID-19 among Portuguese higher education students. Design/methodology/approach In May 2020, all students from a University were invited participate in completing an online questionnaire. A total 262 participated. related toward preventive assessed. Differences between outcomes sociodemographics analyzed through independent t -tests the ANOVA. generalized linear model calculated determine predictive...

Abstract Objectives Identify factors associated with unmet healthcare needs in patients multimorbidity and determine the support community pharmacists can offer to meet these needs. Methods People were recruited from pharmacies where research assistants approached all asked them questions their eligibility: having two or more chronic conditions, being at least 18 years old, speaking either Arabic English. Those who met criteria invited participate study. Consenting participants completed a...

To effectively achieve herd immunity against COVID-19, a substantial proportion of population would need to be vaccinated. However, vaccine hesitancy and refusal are significant issues globally. This mixed-methods study aimed investigate university students' attitudes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) toward COVID-19 vaccination, determine factors associated with hesitancy, understand underlying reasons. We conducted an online survey between 16th-24th February 2021 669 students from...

Objectivo: Avaliar a eficácia de uma intervenção preventiva, dirigida alunos do 4.º ano escolaridade e aos seus pais/encarregados educação, com finalidade reduzir exposição das crianças ao fumo ambiental tabaco (FAT) no domicílio. Material métodos: Trata-se um estudo pré-experimental, tipo pré-teste pós-teste, pertencentes 32 escolas 1.º ciclo ensino básico, cinco agrupamentos concelho Braga, lectivo 2007/08. Foi aplicado questionário autorrelato, em contexto sala aula, antes depois da...

Second-hand tobacco smoke (SHS) is a major indoor pollutant that causes serious health problems for all exposed, especially children. Children are often exposed to SHS at home, due parental or other households' guests' smoking. This study describes Portuguese children's exposure home (total and by main regions). In 2010/2011, questionnaire was applied sample of children in the 4th grade (N = 3187, mean age 9.05 ± 0.7 years, 51.1% male). Descriptive analysis, chi-square tests crude odds...

Background: Mental disease burden is increasing globally, and a substantial shortage of mental health professionals remains. Community pharmacists can improve population outcomes to bridge the care gap. However, there paucity data on community pharmacists' provision care. Objective: To assess pharmacist-delivered people with illness in United Arab Emirates (UAE), focusing dispensing counseling practices, confidence comfort providing care, attitudes beliefs towards illness. Methods: This was...

Do mode of conception [ART versus Natural (NC)] and depression have an interactive effect on antenatal paternal adjustment attitudes?Depression increased the negative ART attitudes, specifically marital relationship satisfaction.Research attitudes after is scarce has produced inconsistent results.This cross-sectional study assessed 197 primiparous men (71 126 NC) during their partner's second trimester gestation.Participants were derived from three larger longitudinal studies recruited at...

There is increasing evidence that diabetes stigma has negative impacts on behavioural and psychological outcomes among people with type 2 (T2D). However, research focused largely Caucasian certain Asian groups. The aim of this study was to examine associations distress self-care, investigate the moderating effects self-esteem social support, in Arabic-speaking communities.A cross-sectional conducted at 21 outpatient clinics diabetes-specialist centres United Arab Emirates. Besides Arabic...

To assess the prevalence of children's exposure to second-hand smoke in family car; compare among children with smoking and non-smoking parents.In 2011, a self-administered questionnaire was applied 4th grade Portuguese national sample (N=3187, mean age 9.5 ± 0.7, 51.1% boys). Prevalence rates chi-square tests were computed.Of participants, 52.0% reported having, at least, one parent. Overall car 28.9% (95% CI 27.3-30.5). Children's those reporting parents 46.9% 44.4-49.4); 8.6% 7.1-10.1)...

To assess Arabic-speaking patients' preference for involvement in decision-making the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and characterise people who preferred decision-making. Cross-sectional quantitative study. The conduct reporting of this research complied with Strengthening Reporting Observational Studies Epidemiology guidelines cross-sectional studies. Participants were recruited from outpatient clinics 10 major hospitals four cities UAE: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah Umm al Quwain. Adult patients...

Abstract Aims/hypothesis This study aimed to investigate acculturation’s direct and mediated effects on HbA 1c levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes from Arabic-speaking countries that are members of the Arab League who have emigrated Australia. Methods In this multicentre cross-sectional study, we recruited 382 immigrants were born any 22 had different healthcare settings retrieved medical records. A validated self-report questionnaire was used assess behavioural psychosocial outcomes....

The Paternal Adjustment and Attitudes Questionnaire (PAPA) was designed to assess paternal adjustment attitudes during the transition parenthood. This study aimed examine psychometric characteristics of Portuguese versions PAPA-Antenatal (PAPA-AN) -Postnatal (PAPA-PN) versions. A nonclinical sample 128 fathers recruited in obstetrics outpatient unit, they completed both PAPA self-report measures depressive anxiety symptoms pregnancy postpartum period, respectively. Good internal consistency...

Decision-making on embryo disposition is a source of distress and subject to change over time. This paper analyzes the willingness couples undergoing in vitro fertilization donate cryopreserved embryos for research from 15 days after transfer 12 months later, taking into account influence psychosocial, demographic, reproductive factors.Prospective longitudinal study, with 74 heterosexual public fertility centre Portugal, recruited between 2011 2012. Participants were evaluated twice: later.A...

RESUMO: De acordo com o último relatório do ESPAD (2012), 74% dos adolescentes portugueses reportaram ter consumido bebidas alcoólicas no ano, 52% mês e 22%

Abstract Background Reasonable disagreement about the role awarded to gamete donors in decision-making on use of embryos created by donation (EGDs) for research purposes emphasises importance considering implementation participatory, adaptive, and trustworthy policies guidelines consent procedures. However, perspectives recipients regarding with EGDs are still under-researched, which precludes development informed evidence. This study seeks explore views who should take part processes...

Background Depression symptoms may negatively affect the achievement of developmental tasks within transition to parenthood, increasing risk paternal adjustment problems and negative attitudes.Objective This study analysed effect men's depression on attitudes trajectories from second trimester pregnancy six months postpartum.Methods A sample 127 men completed measures at postpartum.Results From postpartum, with more revealed a decrease positive towards sex (while fewer an increase), steeper...