Publications by authors named "Ramasio F Melo"
Article Synopsis
- - The IDEA-RiSCo study aims to assess the risk and presence of depression in Brazilian adolescents aged 14 to 16 through a structured longitudinal approach, involving clinical evaluations and smartphone data collection.
- - Out of 7,720 screened adolescents, 150 participants (divided into low, high risk, and those with major depressive episodes) were recruited, and follow-ups showed high retention rates, with participants citing familiarity with the research team as a motivator.
- - The study incorporates innovative methods like a WhatsApp bot and combines diverse data sources, demonstrating the feasibility of utilizing mobile technology in longitudinal research on adolescent mental health in middle-income countries.
