Publications by authors named "Amancio Antonio de Sousa Carvalho"
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- Eating behaviors in childhood begin with parental influence, shaping dietary variety and quantity.
- A study surveyed 46 parents, primarily mothers aged 20-44, using an online questionnaire to assess their control over children's diets.
- Significant differences were found in food restriction practices among different age groups, particularly noting that older parents (45-64) tended to restrict their children's food more than younger parents, highlighting the need for targeted health education for this demographic.*
Ventilation in the prone position (PP) has been used for decades in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and is associated with a reduction in mortality rate. Its application has been extended to patients with SARS-Cov-2 pneumonia and is recommended by the main international organizations. The objective is to evaluate the effects of PP on the outcomes of patients with SARS-Cov-2 pneumonia admitted to a multipurpose intensive care unit.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe study of subjective well-being (SWB) is important as it is related to the reduction of morbidity and mortality, with the maintenance of functionality and autonomy in the elderly population. The impact of the formative intervention on the SWB of informal caregivers (ICGs) during the pandemic crisis of COVID-19 was analyzed. This study is a quasi-experimental single-group, longitudinal study with a sample of 31 ICGs and their dependents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlcohol is the most used psychoactive substance among adolescents, is an important public health problem and a major risk factor for the health of this group. This study is regarding to the pattern of alcohol consumption by adolescents. Descriptive, correlational and cross-sectional study, with a sample of 378 adolescents, which are attending three high schools, in north-eastern Portugal.
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