Publications by authors named "Fernanda P Barbosa"
This article aims to analyze the prevalence and associated factors of TMJ alterations in elderly institutionalized. An cross-sectional study of 1192 elderly institutionalized in Brazil was undertaken. Intra and extra-oral exams were performed and the TMJ was evaluated based on the Oral Health Assessment Form of the WHO (1997).
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- The study aimed to validate the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Family Environment Assessment questionnaire by translating it and testing its effectiveness with 72 families of children aged 0 to 24 months.
- The validation included analyzing content, construct, and criterion-related validity, using various statistical tests that demonstrated the scale's reliability and significant correlations.
- Results showed that the Portuguese version scored well on psychometric properties, with high values for Cronbach's alpha (0.92) and intraclass correlation (0.97), indicating strong internal consistency and agreement among evaluators.
Considering the scarcity of data on the relationship between hemoglobin, serum retinol and habitual meat consumption in the elderly, a cross-sectional population-based study was performed, which was representative of the population of a state capital in Northeastern Brazil, including 176 elderly aged between 60 and 90 years, who responded to questionnaires about habitual food consumption and socioeconomic aspects. Blood counts and serum retinol analyses were carried out. The prevalence of anemia was 9.
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