Publications by authors named "Roza T"
Background: While loneliness is a global public health problem, the literature lacks studies assessing loneliness predictors in low- and middle-income countries. Therefore, we aimed to analyze clinical and lifestyle predictors of loneliness.
Methods: We conducted a 2-year longitudinal study in Brazil based on a snowball sample and online surveys (baseline: May 6 to June 6, 2020).
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- Problematic gaming (PG) is a mental health issue linked to negative outcomes, with a focus on its potential connection to psychotic experiences (PE), which is not well-researched.
- A study conducted with a large group of Brazilian adolescents (ages 13-21) revealed that those with PG reported higher levels of PE compared to those without PG, even after controlling for other factors like psychiatric disorders.
- The findings suggest that there may be shared underlying mechanisms between PG and PE, indicating a need for further research in this area.
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- The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected vulnerable populations, especially those with severe mental illnesses, who face higher risks and often lack prioritized vaccination strategies.
- A study found that while 80% of surveyed countries have nationalized healthcare, only 26% included mental health professionals in their advisory groups for vaccination priorities, with most focusing on physical health conditions like cancer and diabetes.
- The findings highlight the urgent need for better integration of mental health considerations in public health policies, particularly during health crises like COVID-19, as patients with mental illnesses have been largely neglected.
Background: The Dysmenorrhea Symptom Interference (DSI) scale is a reliable, valid, and responsive tool to assess the interference of menstrual pain in the physical, mental, and social activities of women.
Objective: To translate and cross-culturally adapt the DSI scale into Brazilian-Portuguese (DSI-BrPt) and investigate the measurement properties of this version in on- and off-menses versions.
Methods: The original (United States) scale was translated and culturally adapted following existing guidelines.
Several theories have been proposed to explain the complex diagnostic aspects related to addiction disorders and their development. Recent frameworks tend to focus on dimensional perspectives of symptoms rather than categorical systems, since substance use disorders are frequently comorbid with other psychiatric and especially personality disorders. However, useful transdiagnostic models that could integrate clinical evaluation derived from neuroscientific theories are lacking.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMood disorders significantly impact global health, with MDD ranking as the second leading cause of disability in the United States and BD ranking 18th. Despite their prevalence and impact, the relationship between premorbid intelligence and the subsequent development of BD and MDD remains inconclusive. This study investigates the potential of premorbid Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and school failure frequency as risk factors for Bipolar Disorder (BD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in a birth cohort setting.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There is an association of dysmenorrhea with human functioning and disability. However, no patient-reported outcome measure has been developed to assess this construct in women with dysmenorrhea. WHODAS 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Little is known about the relationship between depression in mothers and problematic gaming in their children. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the potential role of mothers' depression in childhood as a risk factor for problematic gaming in their offspring in late adolescence/young adulthood.
Methods: We assessed data from 1557 participants on three waves (T0 collected in 2010/2011, T1 in 2013/2014, and T2 in 2018/2019) of a large Brazilian school-based cohort.
The aim was to assess and report the effects of menstrual cup on pelvic floor muscles (PFM) function and tone, as well as check the acceptability after a period of three menstrual cycles in healthy young women. The data collected in assessments and reassessments included the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Vaginal Symptoms (ICIQ-VS) questionnaire, evaluation of PFM function through PERFECT Scheme, PFM muscle tone, and PFM manometry (Peritron 9300®). A diary regarding the overall colletor acceptability and satisfaction was collected.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMigraine, a common neurological disease, is known to impact the quality of life of individuals with this condition. We performed a systematic review with meta-analysis to investigate the abnormalities associated with executive functions of migraineurs as compared with healthy controls. In addition, we investigated the differences between patients with and without aura.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUrinary incontinence (UI) in female athletes can impair their quality-of-life (QoL) and reduce their participation in sports. This review aims to evaluate the effect of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in treating UI in women participating in high-impact sports. Furthermore, to assess the influence of PFMT on pelvic floor muscles (PFM) function and the UI impact on their QoL.
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