A5078719623- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Health Education and Validation
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
2016-2025
National School of Public Health
2020-2024
University of Lisbon
2020-2023
Universidade de Brasília
2021
Creative Commons
2021
Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública
2009-2021
Centro de Estudos em Psicologia da Saúde
2020
Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología
2011-2012
It is critical to develop tailored strategies increase acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine and decrease hesitancy. Hence, this study aims assess identify factors associated with hesitancy in Portugal. We used data from a community-based survey, “COVID-19 Barometer: Social Opinion”, which includes regarding intention take vaccines, health status, risk perception Portugal September 2020 January 2021. multinomial regression delay or refuse vaccines. was high: 56% would wait 9% refuse. Several...
COVID-19, a viral respiratory disease first reported in December 2019, quickly became threat to global public health. Further understanding of the epidemiology SARS-CoV-2 virus and risk perception community may better inform targeted interventions reduce impact spread COVID-19.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly influential across various sectors, including healthcare, with the potential to revolutionize clinical practice. However, risks associated AI adoption in medicine have also been identified. Despite general understanding that will impact studies assess perceptions of medical doctors about use are still scarce. We set out survey licensed practice Portugal impact, advantages, and disadvantages designed an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional...
Background Heart failure (HF) is a significant global health problem, affecting approximately 64.34 million people worldwide. The worsening of HF, also known as HF decompensation, major factor behind hospitalizations, contributing to substantial care costs related this condition. Objective This study aimed explore the perspectives professionals and data scientists regarding relevance, challenges, potential benefits using machine learning (ML) models predict decompensation from patients with...
Nos últimos anos, diferentes estudos têm demonstrado que um nível inadequado de literacia em saúde pode ter implicações significativas nos resultados saúde, na utilização dos serviços e, consequentemente, gastos saúde. O conceito evoluiu uma definição meramente cognitiva para engloba as componentes pessoal e social do indivíduo, assumindo‐se como a capacidade tomar decisões fundamentadas no seu dia‐a‐dia. presente estudo transversal analítico teve objetivo traduzir validar população...
The measures implemented to combat the COVID-19 pandemic led populations confinement at home, with increased risk of domestic violence due extended shared time between victims and offenders. Evidence on in times is lacking. This study examines occurrence violence, associated factors help seeking during pandemic. An online survey was conducted Portugal April October 2020 by NOVA National School Public Health. disseminated through partner networks, media, institutions working within scope...
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes healthcare use. This study aimed to identify factors associated with a patient's decision avoid and/or delay during the pandemic. We used data from community-based survey Portugal July 2020 August 2021, "COVID-19 Barometer: Social Opinion", which included regarding health services use, risk perception and confidence services. framed our analysis under Andersen's Behavioural Model of Health Services Use utilised Poisson regression avoidance...
Health literacy refers to the competencies of individuals and general population navigate all areas health care, making decisions. professionals need a set skills information adapt people’s literacy. To succeed, it is crucial determine level population, in this case, Portuguese. This study aims measure psychometric properties Portuguese version HLS-EU-Q16 HLS-EU-Q6 from long form HLS-EU-Q47, already validated for Portugal. analyse these results, comparison was made with HLS-EU-PT index....
Increasing evidence on the effects of COVID-19 pandemic suggests that its social and health impacts are being disproportionately shouldered by socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, including migrants. Knowledge how these populations experiencing crisis is scarce. We examined perceived individual financial situation condition migrants in Lisbon, Portugal, described most affected subgroups. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a diverse community-based sample 1126 worsening their...
Lockdown, as a measure implemented to combat the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, left many domestic violence (DV) victims trapped with their abusers. This study intends explore links between perceived stress, substance use and socio-demographic factors DV experiences during COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal.A cross-sectional was carried out on sample of 1062 participants over 16 years old, residing Portugal. Data were collected through an online survey conducted April October 2020....
The SARS-CoV-2 virus has spread worldwide, leading governments to implement mitigation measures. Understanding the reluctance adhere non-pharmacological interventions might help promote adherence these This study aimed identify factors associated with non-adherence first lockdown in Portugal.
Respiratory diseases, ranking the third in Portugal, contribute significantly to illness and mortality. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is third-leading cause of death globally. Identifying high-risk individuals implementing early treatment crucial due variability COPD symptoms exacerbations. This study aimed identify effective strategies for preventing exacerbations complications.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought new challenges to the global community, reinforcing role of public health in society. main measures combat it had (and still have) a huge impact on daily lives citizens. This investigation aimed identify and monitor population’s perceptions about how faced this period health, well-being, life. In study, we describe trends observed throughout terms mental status, confidence capacity services respond pandemic, use by participants. online survey collected responses...
Abstract Background Increasing evidence indicates that the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic had immediate health and social impact, disproportionately affecting certain socioeconomic groups. Assessing inequalities in risk exposure adversities faced during is critical to inform targeted actions effectively prevent disproportionate spread reduce inequities. This study examines i) mental characteristics individuals working workplace, thus at increased exposure, ii) individual income losses...
An online cross-sectional study on COVID-19 vaccination adhesion was conducted in Portugal nine months after rollout (September-November 2021). Logistic regression used to identify factors associated with hesitancy take the vaccine community-based survey, "COVID-19 Barometer: Social Opinion". Hesitancy 11%; however, of those, 60.5% stated that they intended vaccine. such as lower monthly household income; no intention taking flu this year; perceived reasonable health status; having two or...
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telemedicine as a means reducing face-to-face contact and protecting professionals patients. In Portugal, number hospital consultations significantly increased. However, rapid implementation also led to disparities in access these services, resulting inequalities healthcare delivery. aim this study was identify main challenges accessing medical specialty through Portugal during pandemic. Additionally, aimed establish...
Introduction The capacity of higher education students to comprehend and act on health information is a pivotal factor in attaining favourable outcomes well-being. Assessing the literacy these essential order develop targeted interventions provide informed support. aim this study was identify level analyse its relationship with determinants such as socio-demographic variables, chronic disease, perceived status, availability money for expenses among Alentejo region southern Portugal....
<b><i>Background:</i></b> The COVID-19 pandemic may affect youth’s physical and mental well-being, partially because of the countries’ rules to contain virus from spreading. However, there is still uncertainty about impact distancing on health. We aimed estimate prevalence feeling agitated, anxious, down, sad, or low mood (FNF) due distance measures verify which factors are associated with young Portuguese Brazilian people....