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Navigational health literacy among displaced higher education students in Alent...

Introduction: Navigational Health Literacy (NHL), related to Health Literacy (HL), refers to the ability to access, understand, evaluate, and use health information to effectively navigate health services and obtain appropriate care. Objective: To assess the level of NHL among displaced higher education students in Alentejo, Portugal, and its association with key sociodemographic and health determinants. Method...

Unmet Challenges in COVID-19 Prevention for Immunocompromised Individuals: A Co...

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), resulted in significant disease burden and mortality. Despite vaccination successes, new virus variants persist, affecting unvaccinated and immunocompromised individuals (ICI) severely. These high-risk groups face elevated mortality and hospitalization rates. Vigilance and targeted health measures remain...

Navigational health literacy and health service use among higher education stud...

Introduction The navigational health literacy of higher education students is fundamental to effective health management and successful health navigation, thereby improving health outcomes and overall well-being. Assessing the general and navigational health literacy levels of these students is crucial for developing targeted interventions and facilitating informed decision-making on health-related issues. This...

Navigational health literacy and health service use among higher education stud...

Health literacy and its determinants among higher education students in the Ale...

The capacity of higher education students to comprehend and act on health information is a pivotal factor in attaining favourable health outcomes and well-being. Assessing the health literacy of these students is essential in order to develop targeted interventions and provide informed health support. The aim of this study was to identify the level of health literacy and to analyse its relationship with determi...

Challenges of Using Telemedicine in Hospital Specialty Consultations during the...

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telemedicine as a means of reducing face-to-face contact and protecting professionals and patients. In Portugal, the number of hospital telemedicine consultations has significantly increased. However, the rapid implementation of telemedicine has also led to disparities in access to these services, resulting in inequalities in healthcare deliver...

Portuguese Version of the HLS-EU-Q6 and HLS-EU-Q16 Questionnaire: Psychometric ...

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...

Health literacy in higher education students: comparison of nursing students wi...

Introduction: Increasingly, health literacy is considered a public health priority. The association between literacy and health is essential for health promotion, disease prevention and use of health services. The objectives of this study were to determine the level of health literacy in higher educational students and to identify associated factors. Methods: We carried out an analytical cross - sectional epide...

Domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal

The measures implemented to combat the COVID-19 pandemic led populations to confinement at home, with increased risk of domestic violence due to extended shared time between victims and offenders. Evidence on domestic violence in times of pandemic is lacking. This study examines the occurrence of domestic violence, associated factors and help seeking during the COVID-19 pandemic. An online survey was conducted ...

Barómetro COVID-19 e Paralisia Cerebral: um instrumento para captar como a pand...

As pessoas com condições que afetam a sua saúde e as suas capacidades de autonomia e de inclusão são particularmente sensíveis a alterações súbitas e intensas dos contextos sociais onde se integram, especialmente quando afetam também os seus cuidadores formais e informais e as suas estruturas de apoio. Frequentemente, estes cidadãos têm dificuldade em fazer ouvir a sua voz, de modo a expressarem as suas necessi...