Brazilian children's quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic: analysis of contextual factors and dimensions.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the contextual factors associated with the quality of life (QOL) of Brazilian children aged 0-12 years during the strict period of social isolation.

Methods: This observational cross-sectional study was conducted between July and September 2020 using an online questionnaire on QOL-related family factors and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL™). Results were analyzed by multinomial logistic regression analysis.

Design-Build-Test of Synthetic Promoters for Inducible Gene Regulation in Alphaproteobacteria.

Inducible gene expression is useful for biotechnological applications and for studying gene regulation and function in bacteria. Many inducible systems that perform in model organisms such as the Gammaproteobacterium do not perform well in other bacteria that are of biotechnological interest. Typical problems include weak or leaky expression.

Aquatic Dual-Task Training and Its Relation to Motor Functions, Activities of Daily Living, and Quality of Life of Individuals With Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objectives: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that impacts the dopaminergic neurons of the substantia nigra, leading to motor and non-motor symptoms, as well as changes in activities of daily living (ADL) and quality of life (QoL). Aquatic physical exercises and dual-task physical exercises have been used to manage PD symptoms. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a dual-task aquatic exercise program on the ADL, motor symptoms, and QoL of individuals with PD.

Mom Didn't Go to School, Dad Is Out of Work: Associations between Maternal Educational Attainment, Family Socioeconomic Status, and Infant Development.

The purpose of this research is to assess the neuropsychomotor development (NPMD) of 6- to 18-month-old infants and identify factors that may pose a risk to their development. They underwent NPMD assessments, while the parents/guardians were interviewed through the other instruments. Altogether, 64 infants participated in this research.

Intimate Partner Violence Against Brazilian Mothers is Associated With Their Children's Lower Quality-of-Life Scores: A Cross-Sectional Study During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to family and routine reorganization, triggering social problems. Women were further exposed to domestic violence, especially intimate partner violence (IPV), with consequences to their and their children's health. However, few Brazilian studies address the issue, especially considering the pandemic and its restrictive measures.