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- Determinants of adolescent pregnancy in the municipality of Malanje, Angola: a case-control studyPublication . Aragão, Kalonesse; Sacomboio, Euclides; Teixeira, Cristina; Van-Dúnem, Joaquim; Campos, PauloAdolescent pregnancy is a global public health problem, with some of the highest rates observed in Sub-Saharan Africa. This phenomenon contributes to maternal and neonatal mortality and may result in diverse economic and psychological consequences. Knowledge of its determinants can help decision-makers to design local policies of sexual and reproductive health. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the determinant factors of adolescent pregnancy in the municipality of Malanje, Angola. Methods: A case-control study was conducted from August to October, 2022. A sample of 411 adolescent women (137 pregnant and 274 non-pregnant) was compared in terms of socio-demographic, behavioral, family, and extra-family factors. Descriptive statistics, binary univariate and multivariate logistic analysis were applied, with p-values ≤ 0.05 indicating statistical significance. Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) and the respective 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were obtained. Results: The multivariable analysis showed that a higher risk of adolescent pregnancy was associated with living in a de facto union or being married (AOR = 10.37; 95% CI = 1.05 - 102.83), having 0 - 4 (AOR = 7.40; 95% CI = 1.25 - 43.77) or 5 - 8 years of schooling (AOR = 5.21; 95% CI = 1.25 - 21.77), and a lower risk was related with having a family history of adolescent pregnancy (AOR = 0.30; 95% CI = 0.11 - 0.80) for women aged 15 - 17. For those aged 18 - 19, a higher risk of pregnancy was associated with early sex initiation (AOR = 3.75; 95% CI = 1.05 - 13.43), having multiple sexual partners (AOR = 3.02; 95% CI = 1.23 - 7.44), while a lower risk was related with peer pressure (AOR = 0.35; 95% CI = 0.15 - 0.82). In both groups, the likelihood of pregnancy was significantly increased for irregular or non-use of contraceptive methods. Conclusion: In Malanje, adolescent pregnancy is a multifactorial phenomenon, and preventive strategies must consider the adolescents’ age. Among adolescents aged 15 - 17, early marriages, should be reduced, through the promotion of education and the creation of specific laws. For older adolescents, preventive strategies should be focused on avoiding risky behaviors such as early initiation of sexual activity and multiple sexual partners. Comprehensive sexual education, including knowledge about contraceptive methods should be promoted.
- Satisfação no trabalho e intenção de abandono em enfermagem: a influência do empoderamento profissionalPublication . Gomes, Jacinta; Galvão, Ana Maria; Gomes, Maria José; Moura Ramos, OlgaA satisfação profissional e a intenção de abandono em enfermagem estão fortemente relacionadas com as políticas organizacionais promotoras do empoderamento estrutural e do capital psicológico dos trabalhadores. Avaliar a satisfação no trabalho, a intenção de abandono e o empoderamento profissional em enfermeiros na prática clínica em organizações de saúde; avaliar a associação entre o empoderamento profissional, a satisfação no trabalho e a intenção de abandono dos enfermeiros. Estudo observacional, transversal e correlacional, com abordagem quantitativa. Amostra por conveniência constituída por 308 enfermeiros na prática clínica. Instrumento de recolha de dados constituído por questionário de caraterização sociodemográfica e profissional, Job Satisfaction Survey, Antecipated Turnover Scale, Conditions for Workplace Effectiveness Questionnaire II e Psychological Empowerment Instrument. Participaram no estudo enfermeiros com média de idade de 40,15 anos (±9,38) e que exercem prática clínica há 16,19 anos (±9,30). Aferiu-se uma relação positiva significativa entre a satisfação no trabalho e todas as dimensões do empoderamento profissional (0,2550,088). Para a intenção de abandono, obtiveram-se relações negativas com todas as dimensões do empoderamento estrutural e psicológico (-0,352
- “Sit-to-stand test to assess muscle strength after intradialytic exercises in chronic kidney disease patients: A systematic review with meta-analysis”Publication . Almeida, Klebson da Silva; Costa, Natália Silva; Lima, Bráulio Nascimento; Neves, José Leonardo Dos Reis; Barreto, Luiz Gustavo Pereira; Freitas, Luana de Jesus; Silva, Monique Mesquita; Maneschy, Mariela de Santana; Novo, André; Chiavegato, Luciana DiasChronic kidney patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) experience a decline in muscle strength and functionality, as musculoskeletal disorders affect both strength and functional capacity. This study aims to evaluate the influence of intradialytic (ID) exercise on the strength and functionality of chronic kidney patients, as assessed by sit-to-stand test, and to identify the most commonly used sit-to-stand protocol. Methods: A search was conducted across eight databases to identify relevant studies published before March 29, 2024. Clinical trials investigating intradialytic exercises and utilizing the sit-to-stand test as an assessment tool were eligible. The risk of bias in individual studies was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale. Mean differences (MD) and 95 % confidence intervals were calculated and pooled in metaanalyses. The quality of meta-analyses was assessed using the Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. Results: A total of 6717 studies were initially identified. After screening,17 articles involving 870 participants, met the inclusion criteria demonstrating acceptable methodological quality, with a mean PEDro scale of 5,23 (+/- 1,56). Despite the lack of robust evidence, this review suggests that the ID exercise improves strength and functionality. Among the various sit-to-stand test subtypes, the 10-repetition sit-to-stand test was found to be the most effective. Conclusion: Despite the low quality of studies, the 10-repetition sit-to-stand test (10-STS) seems to be the most effective for evaluating muscle strength of lower limbs and functionality. ID exercise seems to positively impact muscle strength and, consequently, the functionality of chronic kidney disease patients undergoing HD.
- Virtual escapes: a pedagogical strategy for developing emotional competence in nursing studentsPublication . Gomes, Lisa; Cassar, Maria; Bugeja, Roderick; Oliveira, Inês; Cainé, João; Pereira, Rui; Chircop, Daren; Veiga-Branco, AugustaEmotional competence, the ability to manage interpersonal relationships through understanding one's and others' emotions, encompasses two dimensions: cognitive and behavioral. In nursing practice, the combination of these dimensions allows for better performance in highly complex clinical situations. Nursing education does not always emphasize these competences. This pilot study explored the potential of an escape room, a Serious Games (SGs) prototype with virtual reality (VR), as a pedagogical strategy for eliciting emotions in a safe learning environment. Participants' immersion in the game provided an opportunity to identify, manage, and process emotions. Data were gathered by a questionnaire and by observation of performance. The findings revealed that participants felt various emotions (n = 51) while playing the game. The least frequent reported emotions were hope, shame, and contempt. Admiration, pride, satisfaction, and fear were the most frequently reported emotions. These findings suggest that using a SGs prototype with VR as a pedagogical tool holds significant potential in emotion elicitation in a safe learning environment, implying its value as a construct of emotional competence. Further research to verify educational value is recommended.