Publications by authors named "Aida Maria de Oliveira Cruz Mendes"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to explore how sleep quality relates to personal and work-related factors among hospital nurses, using a survey method to gather data from 42 participants.
- - Results indicate that 64.3% of nurses reported poor sleep quality, with additional concerns in rotating shift workers and those aged 30-39, highlighting significant health impacts among this group.
- - The findings suggest a need for monitoring and preventive strategies to improve sleep quality and overall health for nurses, especially those working in challenging conditions like shift work.
Objective: To analyze the characteristics of hospital nursing professionals with the presence of stress, and to associate this with capillary cortisol.
Method: A cross-sectional, exploratory and correlational study, conducted in a hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. A total of 164 nursing professionals participated; the Perceived Stress Scale was administered, and hair samples were obtained for laboratory analysis.
Background: Over the past decade, the changes to the pattern of alcohol consumption in Portugal, in particular among young people with heavy episodic drinking (binge drinking), are well documented. However, there are limited studies in individuals aged between 20 and 30 years, which is an important period of transition into adulthood where binge drinking can negatively influence the resolution of developmental tasks. Therefore, this study aims at analyzing the pattern of alcohol consumption and binge drinking among young adults aged between 20 and 30 years living in the municipality of Lisbon.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: to analyze the contribution of Portuguese nursing to improving universal health access and coverage by means of the identification of nurses in the health system; evolution of health indicators; and access-promoting systems, in which nurses play a relevant role.
Method: this was documentary research of publications from national and international organizations on planning and health outcomes. Statistical databases and legislation on health reforms were consulted.
Background: Many studies on burnout have been conducted to try to identify the most vulnerable populations and settings for burnout. Despite the existing studies on burnout in Portuguese nurses, no studies have yet been conducted in prisons.
Objectives: This study measured the levels of burnout among nurses working in prisons and their relationship to the socio-demographic variables and type of employment contract.