A5083472658- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Global Health Care Issues
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Sodium Intake and Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
Directorate of Health
2022
The evaluation of health services and care is an important tool to define policies. This study aimed at assessing user satisfaction with healthcare services, provided by public private facilities in Cape Verde. It was also our objective analyze the sensitivity scores relation respondent's sex. A cross-sectional, a quantitative approach, conducted. included individuals aged over 18 years. Participants were visiting facility time interview. All subjects signed informed consent. Data collected...
The first case of COVID-19 in Cabo Verde was confirmed on March 19, 2020. Since the beginning pandemic country, government and health authorities have adopted restrictive measures to prevent spread SARS-CoV- 2 well as defined risk communication community involvement strategies. present study aimed at assessing knowledge, attitudes, practices Cape Verdean resident population towards COVID-19, support national system definition public policies related COVID-19.A cross-sectional conducted among...
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months of life is essential maternal and child health. Breast milk considered most suitable food in early years life. Studies carried out Cape Verde (INE; MSSS, Apresentação dos Principais Resultados Preliminares do IDSR-III, 2018) showed prevalence EBF below values recommended by (WHO & UNICEF, Global Breastfeeding Scorecard, 2018. Enabling Women To Breastfeed Through Better Policies And Programmes, 2019). However, determinants across country...
Located in West Africa, Cabo Verde is a low income country, with significant gains health indicators. Mortality an important demographic factor. Its analysis provides essential statistical data for the design, implementation and evaluation of public programs. The propose this work to analyze spatio-temporal evolution mortality between 1995 2018. This observational, quantitative study that performs from Ministry Health Verde. Specific rates standardized causes were calculated considering...
Mortality analysis studies in Cabo Verde are scarce and those available limited to short periods of specific population groups. National mortality data reports do not quantify the burden disease associated with premature mortality. This study estimated years potential life lost (YPLL), productive (YPPLL) costs them from 2016 2020 aimed determine trends early due all causes death. were obtained Ministry Health, Verde. Deaths that occurred 2020, individuals aged between one (1) 73 old analyzed...
Context: The first case of COVID-19 in Cabo Verde was confirmed on March 19, 2020. Since the pandemic beginning country, government and health authorities have adopted a set restrictive measures to prevent spread SARS-CoV- 2, as well well-defined risk communication community involvement strategies. present study aimed at assessing knowledge, attitudes practices Cape Verdean resident population towards COVID-19.Method: A cross-sectional conducted among 1996 participants, aged 16 years old...
The emergence and increase of cases the new coronavirus in Cabo Verde led to implementation several infection control measures. However, success these measures depends largely on population's knowledge about disease their commitment fighting it. This study aimed analyze knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, practices resident Verdean population regarding COVID-19. A cross-sectional was carried out among 2754 participants aged 12 above. data collection instrument, a questionnaire, applied field...
Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is essential for maternal and child health. Breast milk considered the most appropriate food children in first years of life. Studies conducted Cape Verde (1) show a prevalence EBF below recommended values (2). The determining factors early weaning country are not known. present study aims to estimate identify its determinants Verde. Method This cross-sectional, observational, quantitative, analytical study. population consisted mothers aged...
Abstract Background The excessive intake of sodium from salt is associated with the risk cardiovascular diseases. According to Noncommunicable Diseases Survey (DNS, N/P), more than 35% Cape Verdean population considered hypertensive. There are no data on content foods prepared by restaurants and bakeries in Verde. Methods This was a cross-sectional study qualitative-quantitative approach conducted cities Praia Mindelo A total 155 questionnaires were administered, 152 food samples collected...
Abstract Mortality analysis studies in Cabo Verde are rare and those that available limited to short periods of specific population groups. Traditionally used mortality data does not quantify the burden resulting from premature mortality. This study focused on years potential life lost (YPLL), productive (YPPLL) costs associated with them 2016 2020 aimed elucidate patterns early period analyzed. were obtained Ministry Health, Verde. Deaths occurred 2020, aged between one (1) 73 old, analyzed...
The excessive intake of sodium from salt is associated with the risk cardiovascular diseases. According to Non communicable Diseases Survey (DNS, N/P), more than 35% Cape Verdean population considered hypertensive. There are no data on content foods prepared by restaurants and bakeries in Verde. Most use iodized (97%) national origin (81%), islands Sal (45.6%) Maio (20.9%). Approximately 53.3% bread samples had contents greater 1.4 g/100 g. More half (59,3%) ready-to-eat meals collected...
Context: The first case of COVID-19 in Cabo Verde was confirmed on March 19, 2020. Since the pandemic beginning country, government and health authorities have adopted a set restrictive measures to prevent spread SARS-CoV- 2, as well well-defined risk communication community involvement strategies. present study aimed at assessing knowledge, attitudes practices Cape Verdean resident population towards COVID-19.Method: A cross-sectional conducted among 1996 participants, aged 16 years old...