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#EuVivo – (dés)Ordre autour du concept de la violence obstétricale et de sa cri...
Brito, LauraLa criminalisation de la violence obstétricale est l’une des revendications des mouvementssociaux pour l’humanisation de l’accouchement. L’OMS reconnaît l’existence de mauvaistraitements dans les soins de santé sexuelle et reproductive qu’elle considère comme unphénomène mondial. Au Portugal, il y a eu une tentative de faire avancer la criminalisationde la violence obstétricale, ce qui a été contesté par l’Ordr...
Psychological distress and family stress in Alzheimer’s caregivers: a forgivene...
Brito, Laura; Leite, Ângela; Pereira, M. GraçaBackground: The present study examined how family stress, distress, and forgiveness influenced the quality of life (QoL) of family caregivers (FCs) of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease over time. Method: Using a longitudinal design, data were collected at baseline (T1), 6 months (T2), and 12 months (T3). Results: Family stress at T1 predicted family stress at T2, while forgiveness at T1 predicted family s...
Risk assessment profiles for caregiver burden in family caregivers of persons l...
Brito, Laura; Cepa, Beatriz; Brito, Cláudia; Leite, Ângela; Pereira, M. GraçaAlzheimer’s disease (AD) places a profound global challenge, driven by its escalating prevalence and the multifaceted strain it places on individuals, families, and societies. Family caregivers (FCs), who are pivotal in supporting family members with AD, frequently endure substantial emotional, physical, and psychological demands. To better understand the determinants of family caregiving strain, this study emp...
Risk assessment profiles for caregiver burden in family caregivers of persons l...
Brito, Laura; Cepa, Beatriz Pedrosa; Brito, Cláudia Vanessa Martins; Leite, Ângela Maria Teixeira; Pereira, M. GraçaAlzheimer’s disease (AD) places a profound global challenge, driven by its escalating prevalence and the multifaceted strain it places on individuals, families, and societies. Family caregivers (FCs), who are pivotal in supporting family members with AD, frequently endure substantial emotional, physical, and psychological demands. To better understand the determinants of family caregiving strain, this study emp...
Psychological distress and family stress in Alzheimer’s caregivers: a forgivene...
Brito, Laura; Leite, Ângela; Pereira, M. GraçaBackground: The present study examined how family stress, distress, and forgiveness influenced the quality of life (QoL) of family caregivers (FCs) of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease over time. Method: Using a longitudinal design, data were collected at baseline (T1), 6 months (T2), and 12 months (T3). Results: Family stress at T1 predicted family stress at T2, while forgiveness at T1 predicted family s...
#EuVivo – (dis)Order around the concept of obstetric violence and its criminali...
Brito, LauraThe criminalisation of obstetric violence is one of the demands of social movements for the humanisation of childbirth. The WHO acknowledges the existence of mistreatment in sexual and reproductive health care, recognising it as a global phenomenon. In Portugal, there was an attempt to advance the criminalisation of obstetric violence, which was contested by the Order of Physicians and, in turn, led to the crea...
Portuguese caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease in the context of the...
Brito, Laura; Bernardo, Ana Cristina; Leite, Ângela; Pereira, M. GraçaThis study addresses the experiences of informal caregivers caring for elderly family members with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study includes a sample of eight informal caregivers who were evaluated through a semi-structured interview six months after the death of a loved one they cared for. A thematic content analysis was applied to the interviews and yielded two higher-order dom...
Luto em cuidadores familiares de pessoas com demência de Alzheimer
Brito, Laura; Leite, Ângela; Pereira, M. GraçaO luto é um processo complexo e individual, frequentemente caracterizado por reações emocionais intensas como choque, tristeza e ansiedade. No contexto da demência de Alzheimer, o luto é particularmente desafiador devido à deterioração progressiva das funções cognitivas da pessoa cuidada, resultando num “luto antecipatório” e numa “morte dupla” emocional para os cuidadores familiares. Estes enfrentam um sofrime...
Portuguese caregivers of persons with alzheimer's disease in the context of the...
Brito, Laura; Bernardo, Ana Cristina; Leite, Ângela; Pereira, M. GraçaThis study addresses the experiences of informal caregivers caring for elderly family members with Alzheimer's disease (AD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study includes a sample of eight informal caregivers who were evaluated through a semi-structured interview six months after the death of a loved one they cared for. A thematic content analysis was applied to the interviews and yielded two higher-order dom...
Burden and quality of life of family caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease patients...
Monteiro, Isabela; Brito, Laura; Pereira, M. GraçaObjectives: This study aimed to evaluate the variables that were associated, contributed and moderated quality of life (QoL) and burden in family caregivers. Methods: A total of 130 participants were evaluated using the following instruments: Depression, Anxiety and Distress Scale; Index of Family Relations; Heartland Forgiveness Scale; Burden Interview Scale; Short Form Health Survey. Results: Being a younger ...