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Environmental, socioeconomic, maternal, and breastfeeding factors associated wi...
Rocha, Sabrina G. M. O.; Rocha, Hermano A. L.; Leite, Álvaro Jorge Madeiro; Machado, Márcia M. T.; Lindsay, Ana C.; Campos, Jocileide S.Childhood obesity is now an epidemic in many countries worldwide and is known to be a multifactorial condition. We aimed to examine the relationship of environmental, socioeconomic, and nutritional factors with childhood overweight and obesity. We conducted a population-based cross-sectional study of children from 2 to 6 years of age in Ceará, Brazil. Children’s nutritional status was assessed by body mass inde...
Access and utilization of healthcare services in Massachusetts, United States :...
Lindsay, Ana C.; Oliveira, Mariana Gonçalves de; Wallington, Sherrie F.; Greaney, Mary L.; Machado, Marcia Maria TavaresBackground: Understanding immigrants ’ interactions with the United States (US) healthcare system will likely make it possible to meet their healthcare needs and improve their quality of life in the US. Although challenges to accessing and utilizing healthcare in the US have been identified, there is little information specific to Brazilian-born immigrants ’ experiences. Brazilians comprise a fast-growing immig...