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....

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...

The use of social media was one the most common way to keep in touch with friends and family during confinement. For higher education students, fact that their universities were closed a major change lives. aim this study is relate prevalence type Internet addiction mental health university students district Portugal COVID-19 Mental studied by applying reduced version Health Inventory (MHI-5) measure dependence, Addiction Test (IAT) used. (cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational) used an...

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...

The mental health of higher education students is a constant concern, and the pandemic situation caused by COVID-19 has intensified this concern. social measures imposed to control minimize disease have led, among other things, reconfiguration students' academic life habits, which naturally altered their emotional balance, health, substance abuse. This cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational study assesses influence personal characteristics on (self-reported) use addictive substances...

Abstract Purpose: Oral health has a profound impact on the of adolescents. The aim present study was to obtain information habits, knowledge and oral hygiene attitudes Portuguese teenagers gender differences concerning these issues. Methods: A total 1203 adolescents participated in (55.8% females; mean age, 14.9 years). To recruit participants, national network community dental hygienists, working centers, created, were contacted at schools. questionnaire applied classroom, during school...

The pandemic of COVID-19 caused significant changes in economies and societies with a major impact on the entire education process. However, these did not invalidate constant effort adaptation. This cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational study used an online questionnaire administered to students from various cycles at higher institutions Portugal, aim exploring influence literacy mental health use promotion strategies during confinement. A total 329 participated this study, mostly age...

Mouthrinses are used, by many of our patients, as a complement to daily dental hygiene routine. The use toothbrush and an interproximal cleaning method may not be enough control plaque. Essential oils delmopinol mouth rinses effective for the prevention caries gingivitis. To study effect essential oil rinse on plaque bacteria, in vitro was developed.The objective this determine antibacterial activity Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacilli, aerobic anaerobic nonspecific bacteria.Samples human...

Abstract Background Health Literacy (HL) refers to the empowerment and competencies of individuals general population navigate in various areas health care, make decisions regarding their everyday life an individual, family, or social context. Due dynamic process literacy, professionals need have a set skills real information that allow them adapt changing landscape people's literacy order empower they need. To succeed, it is crucial means determine level population, this case Portuguese...

Concerns about weight and body image are common among adolescents since they particularly vulnerable to body-image dissatisfaction due the normal physiological, social, psychological changes going through. This study aims analyse relationship between food choice motivations physical activity in perception adolescents. Twelve sixteen years old were recruited from three school districts. The Portuguese version of Food Choices Questionnaire (FCQ) was used assess motivators, Quantification de...

In the health area, there is an extra-attention worldwide, after COVID-19 pandemic, we are all more aware of importance data and potential to help predict disease evolution relevance population's understanding prevention versus promotion. The literacy a population has impact on healthcare costs patient's recovery. This happens because promotion better understood, professionals' guidelines followed by patients. European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q) was developed measure...

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Objectives: This work has two objectives: contribute to evaluate the level of health literacy students in higher education, area and formulation strategies adapt content training needs students. Methods: In this longitudinal observational study, a assessment questionnaire (NVS) was applied from 3 Health Schools 2 different courses (Nursing Dental Hygiene), at beginning first school year, end third year. Results: Less than 5% participating study had inadequate entrance course. Women better...

Introdução: A quantificação do nível de alfabetização em saúde é um aspeto fundamental para a pública, uma vez que os indivíduos apresentam níveis limitados possuem dificuldades significativas comunicar com sucesso na sociedade atual. Objetivos: Traduzir e validar versão língua portuguesa Oral Health Literacy Instrument (OHLI) avaliação da bucal adultos. Materiais Métodos: tradução validação OHLI foi realizada idade superior 19 anos região Lisboa. Foram analisadas variáveis caracterização...

ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Soares Luís L, Assunção V, H. HEALTH LITERACY AND ORAL HEALTH: THE ROLE OF SCHOOLTEACHERS AS PROMOTERS. Health Problems of Civilization. 2021. doi:10.5114/hpc.2021.108377. APA Luís, L., Assunção, V., & (2021). https://doi.org/10.5114/hpc.2021.108377 Chicago Victor and Henrique Luís. "HEALTH PROMOTERS". Harvard MLA et al. PROMOTERS." Civilization, Vancouver