Introduction: Given the negative effects of addiction, occupational performance is compromised, impacting on interpersonal relationships and daily routines. Currently there is little literature associating personal stigma with the quality of occupational performance in the drug user population, especially in Portugal. Objective: The aim is to understand how personal stigma can affect the occupational performanc...
Health literacy refers to the competencies of individuals and the general population to navigate all the areas of health care, making health decisions. Health professionals need a set of skills and information to adapt to people’s health literacy. To succeed, it is crucial to determine the health literacy level of a population, in this case, the Portuguese. This study aims to measure the psychometric properties...