This research focuses on the implementation of the e-invoice system as an e-Government measure and as an incentive tool for taxpayers who request invoices, in certain sectors of activity, to obtain tax benefits in Personal Income Tax (PIT). Therefore, we analyzed to what extent the e-invoice is a tool for tax compliance. Through the application of a questionnaire to the IPCA academic community, this study reinf...
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, social media became an important and easily accessible source of information to keep the population informed. In this study, we explored how Portuguese health entities used social media during the public health emergency caused by COVID-19 disease. Methods: A retrospective study on Portuguese public health entities' communication with the public using social media platf...
Background: Portugal has among the highest rates of dependency among older adults in Europe. Older adults with aging-related comorbidities are prone to the use of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM). Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze PIM prescriptions in older Portuguese adults, as well as the change rate of PIM prescriptions over time, and assess the geographical variability between the di...
A Covid-19 e o aumento de trabalhadores em teletrabalho, suprimiram várias deslocações pendulares, o que originou alterações nos padrões de mobilidade e nos quotidianos familiares. Este estudo pretende analisar, como o teletrabalho influencia a mobilidade na AML Norte e se este, constitui uma opção futura. Com base em revisão de literatura, seleção e análise de informação estatística e recolha de dados através ...
Introduction: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has gained relevance as a method of prevention for HIV in certain people and settings. Following the publication of the guideline on PrEP prescribing in Portugal, we aimed to assess the knowledge of Portuguese Medical Students about PrEP.Material and Methods: An online survey was sent to Medical students of Portuguese Medical Schools. We conducted a descriptive anal...
The Euterpe oleracea fruit (açaí) is a promising source of polyphenols with health-promoting properties. To our knowledge, few studies have focused on the influence of açaí phytochemicals on angiogenesis, with a significant impact on cancer. This study aimed at investigating the phytochemical profile of a purple açaí hydroethanolic extract (AHE) obtained from a commercial dietary powder supplement by high-perfo...
Uma área onde a educação para a saúde pode ter um papel importante diz respeito à exposição excessiva ao sol, e outros elementos climáticos, especialmente por grupos de pessoas mais sensíveis como é o caso das crianças. Embora sejam conhecidos bastantes benefícios para a saúde humana com a exposição solar também é verdade que, em situações extremas, podem surgir doenças relacionadas com a exposição a estes elem...