A5046641449- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Global Health Care Issues
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Research in Social Sciences
- Sleep and related disorders
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Family Support in Illness
i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto
2020-2024
Universidade do Porto
2018-2024
Instituto de Saúde
2024
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
2016-2020
Contextual Change (United States)
2020
Cultura
2020
University of Lisbon
2018-2019
Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública
2019
Public Health Service of Amsterdam
2019
Amsterdam University Medical Centers
2019
Increasing global migration has led to profound demographic changes in most industrialised countries. A growing body of research investigated various health aspects among immigrant groups and found that some have poorer than the majority population. It been suggested poor acculturation host country could lie behind increased risk worsened certain groups. The aim was investigate cross-sectional association between acculturation, measured as age at or length residence, self-rated young...
Background Although socioeconomic inequalities in health have long been observed Europe, few studies analysed their recent patterning. In this paper, we examined how educational self-reported evolved different European countries and welfare state regimes over the last decade, which was troubled by Great Recession. Methods We used cross-sectional data from EU-SILC survey for adults 26 countries, 2005 to 2014 (n = 3,030,595). first calculated education-related absolute (SII) relative (RII)...
Background: Knowledge on the settings and activities associated with a higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission is essential to inform decision-making. We thus designed case-control study identify relevant for community severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Portugal. Methods: evaluated 1,088 cases, identified through national surveillance system, 787 controls, recruited using random digit dialing. Sociodemographic characteristics, individual protective measures, or...
The main aims of this study were to investigate whether the increased risk psychotic disorders among certain immigrant groups is present in next generation and having one parent born Sweden has a protective effect on second-generation immigrants. In total, 2,243,546 individuals followed from January 1, 1992, until December 31, 1999, for first hospital admission schizophrenia or other psychoses. Cox regression was used estimate hazard ratios. highest risks found first-generation Finns, after...
Assessment of the effectiveness school tobacco policies (STPs) in reducing adolescent smoking remains inconclusive. Previous studies took insufficient account different dimensions STPs, views students and staff, policy changes over time. This study assessed how a multidimensional STP, as perceived by was associated with time six European cities. The SILNE SILNE-R surveys were conducted among (n = 18,502) staff 438) 38 schools 2013 2016. Three (comprehensiveness, enforcement, communication)...
Background Methods Results Conclusions Few studies have investigated mental health among second-generation immigrants who reached adulthood. The aim of this study was to examine whether adult a higher risk being hospitalised for disorders than the Swedish majority population after adjustment socio-economic status. In total 1.9 million Swedish-born women and men aged 16–34 were followed from 1 January 1995 31 December 1998 first hospital admissions disorders, categorised in four main...
Green spaces are essential urban infrastructures. They represent cost-effective interventions to reduce health inequities and contribute climate-resilient cities adolescents' well-being. Nevertheless, evidence suggests they underused by adolescents, especially in Southern Europe. We explored the perspectives of adolescents on their use green (including frequency use, activities performed, types space), perceived benefits, preferences regarding spaces' characteristics. performed seven online...
Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar intervenções para promoção da saúde mental em contextos de e identificar as políticas adotadas promover proteger a trabalhadores no Brasil Portugal. Conduziu-se uma revisão integrativa novembro dezembro 2022. As bases dados utilizadas coleta informações foram MEDLINE, LILACS, IBECS sites institucionais brasileiros portugueses. Dos 33 documentos analisados, 9 informaram sobre intervenções, incluindo ações institucionais, mindfulness, suporte...
Introduction: The large number of passengers, limited space and shared surfaces can transform public transportation into a hub epidemic spread. This study was conducted to investigate whether proximity railway stations, proxy for utilization, associated with higher rates SARS-CoV-2 infection across small-areas the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (Portugal). Methods: confirmed infections from March 2 until July 5, 2020 at parish-level obtained National Epidemiological Surveillance System. A...
To determine adolescent-reported visibility of smoking in different public and private spaces Europe associations between beliefs about the benefits smoking.We used SILNE-R cross-sectional survey data (2016/2017) 10,798 14-16-year-old students from 55 secondary schools seven European cities. Respondents reported for whether they had seen others smoke there last 6 months. Beliefs were measured on a 7-item scale; higher scores indicated more positive beliefs. Multilevel linear regression...
Smoking bans were suggested to reduce smoking prevalence and increase quit ratio but their equity impact remains unclear. We aimed characterise the socioeconomic status (SES)-related inequalities in before after implementation of a public ban.We included data from 17 544 participants population-based cross-sectional Bus Santé study Geneva, Switzerland, between 1995 2014. considered educational attainment (primary, secondary tertiary) as SES indicator. Outcomes (proportion current smokers)...
Abstract Background Parenthood significantly impacts the well-being of mothers and fathers. Yet, their experiences may differ according to societal roles expectations. can bring joy fulfillment, but also emotional strain, particularly for mothers. Fathers’ involvement in caregiving has been recognized as crucial family well-being, studies on its health impact remain scarce. This study analyzed mothers’ fathers’ perceptions how parenthood affected personal professional well-being. Methods We...
Abstract Background Inequalities in the distribution of self-reported health (SRH) have been widely reported. Its higher expressivity among women, elderly and least educated groups has partly attributed to differences their perceptions. However, this subjectivity may be masking burden mental illness these groups. Thus, we sought understand if depression symptoms mediate inequalities SRH. Methods SHARE waves 4 6, pertaining Spain, Italy Portugal, were used (n2011 = 8517, n2015 11 046). SRH...
Bans on smoking in public places and sales to minors have been widely implemented across the globe. However, many countries either adopted non-comprehensive (i.e., partial) bans and/or weakly enforce those bans. Little is known, from adolescents' perspective, how this affects their smoking-related perceptions behaviors. We studied case of Portugal, where are partial enforced. sought understand affect access cigarettes commercial sources, visibility places, locations. used a mixed methods...
Abstract Background Despite widespread age-of-sale restrictions on tobacco, adolescents continue to obtain cigarettes and experiment with smoking. This mixed-methods study aimed understand how European access the policy context may influence this process, using a realist evaluation approach. is first assess across various contexts. Methods A survey of 4104 students was combined qualitative data from focus groups among 319 aged 14–19 seven countries. Data were synthesized explore mechanisms...
The detrimental effects of substance abuse on the individual and society are well known. Health care resources must target where they most needed. This study investigated (1) whether increased risk being hospitalized for alcohol drug among certain immigrant groups is present in next generation (2) having one parent born host country (i.e., Sweden) has a protective effect second-generation immigrants. In total, 2,243,546 persons aged 20–39 years were followed from 1 January 1992 until 31...
Objective Harmful use of alcohol represents a large socioeconomic and disease burden displays status (SES) gradient. Several control laws were devised implemented, but their equity impact remains undetermined. We ascertained if an SES gradient in hazardous consumption exists Geneva (Switzerland) assessed the implemented during last two decades. Design Repeated cross-sectional survey study. Setting used data from non-abstinent participants, aged 35–74 years, population-based Bus Santé study...
Abstract Background Schools have a crucial role to play in preventing youth smoking. However, the well-known long-term health consequences of smoking may be insufficient convince education stakeholders devote efforts implement school-based programmes. if were short-term consequences, this evidence could prompt stakeholders’ action. In article, we investigate link between and school absenteeism. Methods We used data from 2011 wave European School Survey Project on Alcohol Other Drugs,...
The European region has the highest daily alcohol consumption per capita and a high alcohol-related burden of disease. Policymaking at Union level is open to participation by interest groups, from public health organizations industry representatives. This study aimed map groups present in taxation cross-border regulation initiatives identify which arguments were used support positions favor or against them. We qualitative content analysis on comments submitted official Commission website...
Abstract Background The association between gender equality and higher life expectancies has been described. Yet, little is known about its with healthy expectancy (HLE), or which domains are consistently associated longer healthier lives. We aimed to study the country-level equality, subdomains, HLE in Europe, from 2013 2019. Methods combined estimates Eurostat Gender Equality Index ‘work’, ‘knowledge’, ‘money’, ‘time’ ‘power’ respective for 27 European countries. Associations were...
Introduction: Diabetes and hypertension are highly prevalent conditions in Portugal. Little is known about the geographical social patterning of these diseases, which precludes design targeted health policies. This study aimed to measure socioeconomic distribution type 2 diabetes prevalence population resident Northern region Portugal, for year 2013.Material Methods: An ecological correlation analyzed 2,028 parishes region. Prevalence data were obtained from Regional Health Administration...