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Eating behavior of preschool-age children during social distancing period due t...
Menezes, Ehrika Vanessa Almeida de; Danziato Neto, Milton Alves; Arruda, Soraia Pinheiro Machado; Machado, Marcia Maria TavaresThe aim of the study was to investigate the eating behavior of preschool children during the social isolation period of the first wave of COVID-19 in Fortaleza, Ceará. This is a cross-sectional observational study, carried out with caregivers of preschool children aged from 2 to 6 years. The PENSE questionnaire (IBGE) was used to collect socio-economic data and the data referring to eating behavior was used the...
Dietary patterns and significance of nutrition for women with low-risk pregnancy
Carvalho, Natália Sales de; Arruda, Soraia Pinheiro Machado; Ramos, Letícia Maria Rodrigues; Machado, Marcia Maria TavaresObjective To evaluate dietary patterns and significance of diet for pregnant women. Methods Cross-sectional study carried out in eight health units in Fortaleza , Ceará , Brazil, with 201 pregnant women. The following instruments were used: a socio-economic and health questionnaire, the Free-Word Association Test, and a Food Frequency Questionnaire. Dietary patterns were identified using principal components an...
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...