Janine Alessi

ORCID: 0000-0003-4311-3307
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Research Areas
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
  • Diabetes Management and Research
  • Diabetes Management and Education
  • Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
  • Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
  • Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Health and Lifestyle Studies
  • Obesity and Health Practices
  • Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
  • Cardiac Health and Mental Health
  • Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
  • Retinal Diseases and Treatments
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Diabetes Treatment and Management
  • Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
  • Health Education and Validation
  • Retinal Imaging and Analysis
  • Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
  • Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
  • Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Education during COVID-19 pandemic
  • Medication Adherence and Compliance
  • Birth, Development, and Health
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
2021-2025

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
2018-2025

Sociedad Española de Medicina Interna
2024

Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
2021

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande
2021

Abstract Background In patients with diabetes, the prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms is about two to four times greater than in general population. The association between diabetes mental health disorders could be exacerbated a stressful environment, psychological distress increase depressive cause adverse outcomes. Objectives To assess during social distancing period due COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This cross-sectional study developed impact on cohort adults type 1 (n = 52) 2 68)...

10.1186/s13098-020-00584-6 article EN cc-by Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome 2020-08-31

Abstract This study aimed to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on guardians children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. An online survey was performed prevalence pandemic-related emotional burden, mental health disorders diabetes-specific burden related diabetes care during pandemic. Caregivers under age 18 caregivers youth without for non-diabetes group were invited participate. For primary outcome, evaluated using Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20), while in...

10.1038/s41598-021-85874-3 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2021-03-24

Optimal glycemic control is the main goal for patients with diabetes. The results of type 1 diabetes patients' neglected demands during pandemic can determine a long-term negative clinical, social, and economic impact, result in worse higher incidence chronic complications. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate impact COVID-19 outbreak quality care Southern Brazil.Cohort based on electronic medical records diabetes, scheduled appointments between January 1st 2020, November 6th at university...

10.1186/s13098-022-00845-6 article EN cc-by Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome 2022-05-21

To evaluate the association between diabetic retinopathy, kidney disease, and 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes. A cross-sectional study was performed involving diagnosed either type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus. Participants were classified into four groups: DM (patients without diabetes-related complications), DR retinopathy only), DKD + both disease). The primary outcome assessment for events, calculated using American Heart Association's score....

10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0258 article EN cc-by Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025-01-01

Aims: To evaluate risk factors for preeclampsia (PE) in women with pregestational diabetes.Methods: Retrospective cohort study of diabetes cared at a specialized prenatal care facility. Maternal characteristics booking and during pregnancy were studied their association preeclampsia. Multivariable models tested using Poisson regression robust estimates; results expressed as relative (RR) 95% confidence interval (CI).Results: Preeclampsia was diagnosed 62 206 (30%, CI 24–37%). Previous...

10.1080/10641955.2019.1704002 article EN Hypertension in Pregnancy 2019-12-25

Abstract Background With one in five individuals aged 65 or older living with type 2 diabetes worldwide, it is crucial to acknowledge and address the challenges faced by this population. In context, our study aims evaluate efficacy of a behavioral intervention model delivered through smart speaker on mental health self-care elderly diabetes. Methods This single-center, pragmatic, parallel two-arm open randomized clinical trial involving patients We plan enroll total 112 who will be 1:1...

10.1186/s13063-024-08055-3 article EN cc-by Trials 2024-03-21

Objective To evaluate the profile of patients with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and without concomitant retinopathy (DR) to identify clinical predictors development both complications together. Subjects methods Cross-sectional study including type 1 2 diabetes DKD followed at endocrinology division a public hospital in Southern Brazil referred for retinography assessment. The definition DR was occurrence any diabetes-related damage identified color fundus photographs [...]

10.20945/2359-4292-2023-0377 article EN cc-by Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2024-01-01

We conducted a cross-sectional study to evaluate the impact of social distancing determined by COVID-19 pandemic on treatment adherence using Self-Care Inventory-revised in adults with diabetes mellitus. In type 1 diabetes, score was lower during than before distancing.

10.20945/2359-3997000000362 article EN cc-by Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2021-04-29

Abstract Objective To evaluate the eating behavior of obese adolescents and its association with biochemical, anthropometric peptide YY (PYY) measures. Methods Fifty-one received counseling for weight management at 12 monthly appointments. Fasting serum PYY levels, total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein (HDL-C), triglycerides (TG), low (LDL-C), insulin glucose waist circumference (WC) results from Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ-21) were assessed. Results Over one year...

10.1515/jpem-2020-0033 article EN Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism 2020-07-01

The association between type 1 diabetes and mental health disorders could be exacerbated in a stressful environment. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of teleguided intervention on emotional patients with during COVID-19 outbreak. An open-label clinical trial was performed social distancing period outbreak Brazil. Individuals aged ≥ 18 years were randomized receive multidisciplinary or usual care plus an educational website access. primary outcome positive screening for (Self...

10.1038/s41598-022-07005-w article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2022-02-23
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