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Patterns of dosage regimen instructions regarding topical medicines: how is the...
Teixeira, Ana; Teixeira, Maribel; Bento, Carmen; Azevedo, Luís Filipe; Vasconcelos, Viviana; Bahia, Maria Fernanda; Torres, Tiago; Morna, CarlaBackground: The communication of dosage regimen instructions by physicians is of utmost importance on treatment adherence. Few studies until now have approached the topical treatment adherence subject. Objective: This study aims the characterization of dosage regimen instructions given by physicians and the assessment of chronic dermatological patients’ perception regarding these instructions. Methods: Two inst...
Screen time use in children less than five years old
Ferreira, Joana; Prucha, Bárbara; Pinto, Odete; Souto, Raquel; Lima, Ricardo Peixoto; Morna, CarlaIntroduction: While the limited use of high-quality and appropriate media may have a positive influence, excessive exposure carries health risks for young children and their families. Research suggests that increased screen time in young children is linked to negative health outcomes, including obesity, decreased cognitive and language development and reduced academic success. In this study we aimed to characte...
Screen time use in children less than five years old
Ferreira, Joana; Prucha, Bárbara; Pinto, Odete; Souto, Raquel; Peixoto Lima, Ricardo; Morna, CarlaIntroduction: While the limited use of high-quality and appropriate media may have a positive influence, excessive exposure carries health risks for young children and their families. Research suggests that increased screen time in young children is linked to negative health outcomes, including obesity, decreased cognitive and language development and reduced academic success. In this study we aimed to characte...
Compliance with cancer screening among professionals in a group of health centres
Moreira, Margarida; Martins, Aníbal; Amaral, Vera; Mota, Rute; Almeida, Ana; Morna, CarlaObjectives: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Portugal. The National Oncology Surveillance Plan includes screening programs for colorectal, breast and cervical cancer. The goal of this study was to assess compliance with cancer screening programs among professionals in a group of health centres. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Participants: All professionals in the ACeS Póvoa de Varzim/Vila do...