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Social and psychological determinants of COVID-19 vaccination intention in Euro...
Almeida-Silva, Marina; Vieira, Lina Oliveira; Grilo, Ana; Pedro, Luísa; Coelho, André; Carolino, Elisabete; Umanets, Oleksandra; Andrade, GraçaSince the beginning of the SARS-CoV-19 pandemic, tremendous efforts have been made to address this public health emergency of international concern. The control of the disease has essentially depended on vaccination programs. Many recent studies continue to explore the factors related to the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. This systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Sci...
Critical insights on fungal contamination in schools: a comprehensive review of...
Cervantes, Renata; Pena, Pedro; Riesenberger, Bruna; Rodriguez, Margarida; Henderson, Drew; Gonçalves, Sara; Newire, Enas; Pogner, Clara; Salonen, HeidiThis review addresses the increasing problem of fungal contamination in schools, which has a profound impact on indoor air quality and student health. Fungal contamination creates health problems such as respiratory problems, allergies, which can be particularly harmful in schools (e.g., Aspergillus fumigatus and Fusarium sp. are especially important as they are well-known indoor allergens and can induce seriou...
Influence of cognitive factors on adherence to social distancing and the use of...
Almeida-Silva, Marina; Andrade, Graça; Luis, Tamara; Santos, Margarida; Grilo, AnaSocial distancing and the use of masks are crucial to prevent the spread of SARS-COV-2. Knowledge of the determinants of this behavior is essential to promote effective communication with the public in future public health crises that require mass public compliance with preventive behaviors. This systematic review focused on scientific evidence related to cognitive factors that underlie young adults’ intention ...
Impact of heat on emergency hospital admissions related to kidney diseases in T...
Guo, Chunyu; Ge, Erjia; Yu, Manzhu; Li, Changwei; Lao, Xiangqian; Li, Shuang; Glaser, Jason; He, Yongqun; Almeida-Silva, Marina; Meng, SisiBackground and objective: While the impact of heat exposure on human health is well-documented, limited research exists on its effect on kidney disease hospital admissions, especially in Texas, a state with diverse demographics and a high heat-related death rate. We aimed to explore the link between high temperatures and emergency kidney disease hospital admissions across 12 Texas Metropolitan Statistical Areas...
Towards an integrated approach on occupational health to tackle COVID-19 pandemic
Ribeiro, Edna; Oliveira, Ketlyn; Dias, Marta; Gomes, Bianca; Pimenta, Raquel; Delgadinho, Mariana; Ginete, Catarina; Abreu, RenatoBackground: Serological screening is crucial for the prevention of infection, ensuring the maintenance of the worker’s health, and thus promoting occupational health. It was reported that SARS-CoV-2 can survive in aerosols and on dry surfaces for several days to weeks. Objectives: We aimed to apply an integrated approach to Occupational Health to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methods: We performed...
Exposure science and occupational health: insights from ISES 2022 [editorial]
Almeida-Silva, Marina; Viegas, Susana; Curwin, Brian; Marder, M. Elizabeth; Schlüter, UrsThe annual meeting of the International Society of Exposure Science – From Exposure to Human Health: New Developments and Challenges in a Changing Environment – took place from 25 to 29 September 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. The conference aimed to promote information sharing and facilitate discussion on exposure sciences and related fields in the context of the changing environment, especially how we – as exposur...
Self-perception of sleep quality and indoor air quality: preliminary findings f...
Espingardeiro, Cláudia; Ricardo, Mariana; Satiro, Francisco; Gonçalves, Sara; Fonseca, Virgínia; Almeida-Silva, Marina; Carolino, ElisabeteSleep plays an important role in essential body functions, individuals’ welfare, health, and daily productivity. Sleep structure is vulnerable to several features that include both pathophysiology processes and environmental influences. Typically, sleeping environments are characterized by low ventilation rates, leading to pollutant accumulation. Adding to this, the breathing zone is very close to potential sou...
Microbial occupational exposure in e-waste recycling: biological hazards, their...
Viegas, Carla; Gomes, Bianca; Dias, Marta; Cervantes, Renata; Pena, Pedro; Gonçalves, Sara; Almeida-Silva, Marina; Carolino, ElisabeteE-waste management is a major environmental concern that also poses serious risks to occupational health. While e-waste workers are exposed to a variety of chemicals, little is known about occupational exposure to microbiological agents. This study aims to fill that gap. For that purpose, two e-waste facilities were assessed: one battery-recycling facility (BRF), and another facility (SRE) dedicated to e-waste ...
Effects of a music-based intervention on psychophysiological outcomes of patien...
Vieira, Lina Oliveira; Carvalho, Catarina; Grilo, Ana; Reis, Jaime; Pires, Ana Filipa; Pereira, Edgar; Carolino, Elisabete; Almeida-Silva, MarinaIntroduction: Musical intervention (MI) is a valuable strategy for addressing the psychological and emotional challenges faced by patients undergoing imaging procedures. This study explores MI's impact on psychophysiological outcomes during imaging procedures, detailing the sound repertoire and technical characteristics employed in MI. Methods: A systematic review (SR) and meta-analysis (MA) were conducted. Ele...
Microbial occupational exposure in e-waste recycling: biological hazards, their...
Viegas, Carla; Gomes, Bianca; Dias, Marta; Cervantes, Renata; Pena, Pedro; Gonçalves, Sara; Almeida-Silva, Marina; Carolino, ElisabeteE-waste management is a major environmental concern that also poses serious risks to occupational health. While e-waste workers are exposed to a variety of chemicals, little is known about occupational exposure to microbiological agents. This study aims to fill that gap. For that purpose, two e-waste facilities were assessed: one battery-recycling facility (BRF), and another facility (SRE) dedicated to e-waste ...