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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...
Intervenções de reabilitação em pessoas com parésia facial central: uma scoping...
Gonçalves, SaraEnquadramento: A parésia facial central (PFC) decorre da lesão do nervo facial (VII par craniado), maioritariamente decorrente de acidentes vasculares cerebrais isquémicos, manifestando-se como um comprometimento unilateral do movimento oposto ao da lesão, sendo estes défices visíveis na metade inferior da face. A parésia facial pode e interferir diretamente com a qualidade de vida percepcionada da pessoa lesad...
The Impact of leadership in employee turnover
Lopes, Isabel Cristina; Gonçalves, Beatriz; Gonçalves, SaraThis article disseminates the impact of leadership on employee turnover, with the aim of understanding the dimension that this phenomenon has for organizations. Through data collection via questionnaire, and statistical analysis, a factor analysis reveals the importance of efficient leadership to the detriment of turnover intentions. Those questioned in this study who have worked in the organization for the lon...
Health Literacy - Observacional Study In An Integrated Heart Failure Unit
Corrêa Figueira, Mafalda; Ferreira, Crisálida; Sousa, Ana Rita; Simões, Joana; Lopes Madeira, Margarida; de Barros Viegas, Hugo; Gonçalves, SaraIntroduction: Health literacy, nowadays best described through Sorensen’s integrated conceptual model, is a priority in current health policies due to its impact on health outcomes and costs. Low health literacy levels influence chronic disease management and prevention, contributing for a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. Methods: This is an observational study characterizing health literacy in...
Assessment of the microbial contamination in 'Do It Yourself' (DIY) stores: a h...
Dias, Marta; Gomes, Bianca; Pena, Pedro; Cervantes, Renata; Gonçalves, Sara; Carolino, Elisabete; Twarużek, Magdalena; Kosicki, Robert; Ałtyn, IwonaIntroduction: In “Do-It-Yourself” (DIY) stores, workers from the wood department are considered woodworkers. Given the health risks associated with woodworking, particularly from fungi and their metabolites, this study aims to assess microbial contamination and health risks for both workers and customers. Methods: The study was developed in 13 DIY stores in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, Portugal. It employed a ...
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 ...
Sampling protocol to assess occupational exposure to microbial contamination in...
Dias, Marta; Pena, Pedro; Gomes, Bianca; Cervantes, Renata; Gonçalves, Sara; Viegas, Susana; Viegas, CarlaThe sawmill market is driven by rising construction demand and it is foreseen an increase due to the need to overcome the lack of housing throughout Europe. Workers in the sawmill industry may be exposed to wood derivatives, microorganisms, and their products. Wood products can cause health effects such as decreased lung function, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and various respiratory disorders. Exposure to woo...
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 ...
Insomnia and sleep apnea: would indoor environment change the picture?
Belo, Joana; Araújo Gonçalves, Sara; Gonçalves, Sara; Lage, Joana; Almeida-Silva, Marina; Carolino, Elisabete; Mendez, Sergio; Canha, NunoIntroduction: Sleep is essential for overall health and well-being, impacting several dimensions from cognitive impairment to cardiometabolic risk. Yet, many individuals struggle with sleep-related issues such as sleep apnea, and insomnia, often without realizing that the indoor environment may be a contributing factor. The present data concerns the preliminary results from one of the tasks of the HypnosAirStud...