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Perceived parenting competences: A comparative study between psychosocial at-ri...
MAcedo, Carmen; Moreira, Catarina; dos Santos, Rita; Martins, Cátia; Nunes, CristinaPerceived parenting Competences are a relevant dimension in the study of parenting and are related to family and child well-being. The aim of this study was to analyze and compare perceived parenting skills between families with minors at psychosocial risk and from the general population. We interviewed 131 parents monitored by the Child and Youth Protection Commissions and 247 parents from the general populati...
Congenital birthmarks: A common finding in newborns
Martins, Cátia; Correia, Laura; Ramos, Leonor; Castelo, RuiEpidermal nevi are generally benign, isolated conditions, occurring in approximately 1 to 3 per 1,000 newborns, with sebaceous nevi accounting for approximately half of cases. The authors present two clinical cases of newborns with different subtypes of congenital epidermal nevi: a papillomatous epidermal nevus and a sebaceous nevus. Epidermal nevi typically present as a single benign lesion. However, in some c...
Lipschütz ulcer: a diagnosis to remember in acute genital ulceration in adolesc...
Camacho de Sampaio, Margarida; Martins, Cátia; Pereira, Patrícia; Hipólito, Elsa; Flores, Maria ManuelLipschütz ulcer (LU) is a rare cause of acute genital ulceration, usually in a mirror pattern, that mainly affects adolescents without previous sexual contact. The aetiology is unclear, but infectious and idiopathic causes have been associated with its onset. LU can cause significant pain but is self-limited and typically resolves within two to six weeks. A case report of a 12-year-old girl with LU is presented...
Healthcare-Associated Infections in Pediatric Patients: A Decade of Experience ...
Martins, Cátia; Lima, Daniela; Cortez Ferreira, Mariana; Verdelho Andrade, Joana; Dias, AndreaIntroduction: Healthcare-associated infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population and a growing problem in intensive care services. However, limited data are available on these infections in the Portuguese pediatric population. This study aimed to estimate its prevalence rate in a Portuguese pediatric intensive care unit, identifying the most frequent microorganisms an...
Adaptation and validation of a Child-Reported measure of parental school involv...
Belém, Helena Sofia Mocho Alcaparra; Martins, Cátia; Ratinho, Elias; Nunes, CristinaParental school involvement (PSI) is an important contributor to children’s academic and overall positive development. Such activities as discussing schoolwork and tracking progress can boost children’s motivation and achievements. Although the multifaceted nature of PSI is widely recognized, there are limited reliable measures that comprehensively capture all its dimensions, particularly for children and adole...
Motivación para el aprendizaje en niños: revisión sistemática de instrumentos d...
Ratinho, Elias; dos Santos, Rita Alexandra Mendes; Belém, Helena Sofia Mocho Alcaparra; Nunes, Cristina; Santos, Andreia; Martins, CátiaGiven the inherent complexity of assessing motivation in educational contexts, the use of theoretically grounded and psychometrically validated instruments is essential to ensure accurate measurement. This systematic review aims to identify and analyze the assessment tools and their psychometric properties used to evaluate learning motivation in children aged 6 to 12 years. Following PRISMA guidelines, searches...
Family support workforce skills: a conceptualization through a delphi study
Zegarac, Nevenka; Isakov, Anita Burgund; Jović, Nikola; Mešl, Nina; Martins, Cátia; Nunes, CristinaFamily support workforce encompasses a diverse range of professionals, and defining the skills required for this workforce is a multifaceted challenge. A Delphi study was designed to explore the core and field-specific skills essential for family support practitioners, with a keen focus on their implications for a comprehensive model. There were three rounds, with 31 family professionals participating in the fi...
Contributions of physical activity and positive psychological functioning to fl...
Rodrigues, Nuno; Vieira, Luís Sérgio; Martins, Cátia; Cardoso Moreira, Catarina; Neves de Jesus, SaúlStudies highlight the importance of physical activity (PA) in relation to positive psychological functioning (PPF) among adults. Physical inactivity is strongly associated with lower levels of PPF, supporting the idea that lifestyle choices can be identified as a public health concern. There is growing evidence of the health benefits of regular PA. This study aims to analyze the contribution of PA to flow, PPF,...
Reasons for living and depressive symptomatology in young adults with and witho...
Brás, Marta; Martins, Cátia; Nunes, Cristina; Neves de Jesus, Saúl; Madeira, Ana Rita; Carmo, CláudiaIntroduction Suicide is a public health problem worldwide, being the fourth leading cause of death in young adult population (15-29 years). Therefore, it is important to identify its risk and protective factors, and how they interact to develop more effective interventions. The present study aims to analyze the relation between depressive symptoms, hopelessness (risk factors) with reasons for living (protective...
Validade da versão portuguesa da therapeutic realizations scale-revised ( TRS-R)
Martins, CátiaAs perceções terapêuticas são importantes na medida em que contribuem para a compreensão da forma como a mudança ocorre em psicoterapia, estando positivamente relacionadas com resultado da mesma. Objetivo: Este estudo tem como objetivo traduzir e validar a versão portuguesa da Therapeutic Realizations Scale-Revised (TRS-R). Método: A amostra foi constituída por 84 participantes que frequentam consultas de psico...