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Generation Z and travel motivations: The impact of age, gender, and residence
Ferreira, Mónica; Rebuá, Marina; Marques, Hugo; Marques, Jorge; Gomes, SofiaThis study investigates the relationship between demographic factors and travel motivations among Generation Z leisure tourists through the lens of the Travel Career Pattern (TCP) theory. More specifically, the research focuses on how gender, age, and area of residence influence the travel motivations of Generation Z. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 303 respondents aged 18 to 28 through ...
Generation Z and Travel Motivations: The Impact of Age, Gender, and Residence
Marques, Jorge; Gomes, Sofia; Ferreira, Mónica; Rebuá, MarinaThis study investigates the relationship between demographic factors and travel motivations among Generation Z leisure tourists through the lens of the Travel Career Pattern (TCP) theory. More specifically, the research focuses on how gender, age, and area of residence influence the travel motivations of Generation Z. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 303 respondents aged 18 to 28 through ...
Advancing Atrial Fibrillation Research
Ferreira, Mónica; V, Geraldes; Felix, Ana Clara; Oliveira, Mario; Laranjo, Sergio; Rocha, IsabelFunding Information: This paper was funded by Funda\u00E7\u00E3o para a Ci\u00EAncia e a Tecnologia, reference number UIDB/00306/2020. Publisher Copyright: © 2025 by the authors.; Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent sustained cardiac arrhythmia, presenting a significant global healthcare challenge due to its rising incidence, association with increased morbidity and mortality, and economic burden. Th...
AFTER-CA
Ferreira, Mónica; Silva Cunha, Pedro; Felix, Ana Clara; Fonseca, Helena; Oliveira, Mario; Laranjo, Sergio; Rocha, IsabelPublisher Copyright: © 2024 by the authors.; Background: Catheter ablation (CA) is a well-established treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). However, its effects on autonomic function and underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study investigated autonomic and haemodynamic changes following CA and explored their potential implications for patient outcomes. Methods: Seventy-eight patients with AF u...
Fatores associados às atitudes dos enfermeiros quanto à importância da família ...
Ferreira, Mónica; Kraus, TeresaEnquadramento: A participação da família nos cuidados potencia ganhos em saúde, sendo a atitude dos enfermeiros, influenciada por múltiplos fatores. Objetivo: Conhecer as atitudes dos enfermeiros quanto à importância atribuída à integração das famílias nos cuidados e determinar a relação entre essas atitudes e a idade, habilitações académicas, tempo na carreira, categoria profissional, sentido de vida e sintoma...
Orthostatic Stress and Baroreflex Sensitivity
Ferreira, Mónica; Laranjo, Sergio; Cunha, Pedro; Geraldes, Vera; Oliveira, Mário; Rocha, IsabelPublisher Copyright: © 2023 by the authors.; The abnormal neural control of atria has been considered one of the mechanisms of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) pathogenesis. The baroreceptor reflex has an important role in cardiovascular regulation and may serve as an index of autonomic function. This study aimed to analyze the baroreceptor reflex’s role in heart rate regulation during upright tilt (HUT) in...
Physicians attitudes and knowledge concerning antibiotic prescription and resis...
Rodrigues, António; Ferreira, Mónica; Roque, Fátima; Falcão, Amílcar; Ramalheira, Elmano; Figueiras, Adolfo; Herdeiro, MariaBackground: Understanding physicians' antibiotic-prescribing behaviour is fundamental when it comes to improving antibiotic use and tackling the growing rates of antimicrobial resistance. The aim of the study was to develop and validate--in terms of face validity, content validity and reliability--an instrument designed to assess the attitudes and knowledge underlying physician antibiotic prescribing. Methods: ...
Human branding : from attachment strength to loyalty
Correia, Sandra Maria Correia; Sarmento, Eduardo Moraes; Vinagre, Francisco; Ferreira, MónicaHuman branding is everywhere and within every individual. With the increase in the importance of technology and social media, human branding becomes increasingly relevant, but it is still a branding concept with much room to explore. Celebrities, such as actors and athletes, are the greatest examples of human brands, and with social media managing public image is key to success. This study aims to analyze the p...
Orthostatic stress and baroreflex sensitivity: a window into autonomic dysfunct...
Ferreira, Mónica; Laranjo, Sergio; Cunha, Pedro; Geraldes, Vera; Oliveira, Mario; Rocha, IsabelThe abnormal neural control of atria has been considered one of the mechanisms of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) pathogenesis. The baroreceptor reflex has an important role in cardiovascular regulation and may serve as an index of autonomic function. This study aimed to analyze the baroreceptor reflex's role in heart rate regulation during upright tilt (HUT) in patients with lone PAF. The study included 6...
Avaliação, mitigação e comunicação do risco sísmico: ensinamentos do projeto PE...
Estêvão, João M. C.; Ferreira, Mónica; Sa, Luis; Oliveira, Carlos S.O projeto PERSISTAH foi pioneiro em Portugal na utilização das metodologias de avaliação sísmica estipuladas no EC8, aplicando-as a um conjunto alargado de escolas do 1.º ciclo do ensino básico existentes na região do Algarve. Para que fosse possível atingir esse objetivo ambicioso, foi desenvolvido um programa informático que permite avaliar o nível de segurança sísmica de uma escola. No entanto, também é impo...