Publications by authors named "F J G S Pimenta"
Objective: To evaluate the association between dietary quantity and variety, by extent and purpose of processing, and Framingham cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk score among rotating shift workers.
Methods: The cross-sectional study included male shift workers. Dietary intake was assessed using a 24-h recall method conducted by trained interviewers.
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- Kenya introduced the 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, Synflorix™, in 2011, and early surveys indicated a decline in vaccine-type pneumococcal colonization among children but there was limited information on its long-term effectiveness.
- A 2017 cross-sectional survey in Kibera and Asembo involved 504 children under 5, showing a significant reduction in overall pneumococcal colonization compared to 2013, with over 90% of participants having received three doses of the vaccine.
- Despite the decrease in overall colonization, the prevalence of PCV10-GSK serotypes remained relatively stable, indicating a plateau effect in vaccine-type carriage six years after the vaccine's
Objective: Most women experience weight gain during the menopausal transition, often attributed to behavioral factors. Nevertheless, some women successfully maintain a healthy weight during this phase. This study aims to identify the successful cognitive and behavioral weight management strategies employed by postmenopausal women who effectively maintained a healthy weight during the menopausal transition (from premenopause to postmenopause).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: We aimed to evaluate the association of temporal patterns of food consumption with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included male rotating shift workers in an iron ore extraction company. Data on food consumption was collected using a 24 h recall, applied by trained interviewers.