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Introduction: Medication adherence affects the prognosis of kidney transplant recipients, since it is a determinant factor for the risk of rejection and loss of renal graft. Adolescence is a stage where many factors can influence therapeutic adherence, including cognitive development, emotional issues and family dysfunction.The objective of this study was to evaluate therapeutic adherence in adolescents ≥ 12 ye...
Introdução: Os acidentes rodoviários são a principal causa de morte e incapacidade infantil em Portugal. A utilização dos sistemas de retenção adequados no transporte automóvel de recém-nascidos, lactentes e crianças contribui para a diminuição de lesões em caso de acidente. Objectivos: Determinar os conhecimentos e respectiva fonte de informação das puérperas sobre transporte automóvel de recém-nascidos e cria...
Background: Renal transplantation is the treatment of choice for children with end stage renal disease with positive impact on survival and quality of life. However, some complications affect morbidity and mortality. This study examines the renal transplantation complications profile in pediatric patients (< 18 y).Material and Methods: Retrospective analysis of clinical files from renal transplantation patie...
In recent years there has been a great increase of scientific research regarding physical exercise during pregnancy. Nevertheless, many doubts persist leading to a decrease of its practice. We aimed to evaluate the main factors that influence the practice of physical activity during pregnancy and mothers' knowledge regarding its effects. Physical activity has decreased significantly, although it was higher in n...
Maternal smoking during pregnancy is related not only to perinatal adverse events but also to important postnatal problems. Smoking is very prevalent in women with several socio-demographic factors playing an important role.To assess the frequency of smoking as well as mothers' change in behaviours during pregnancy. To identify socio-demographic factors associated to smoking and to assess women's knowledge and ...
Breastfeeding is the best way of feeding the baby for the first six months of life. However, in Portugal the abandonment rate of breastfeeding is very high during the baby first's months of life. The aim of this study was to assess prevalence of breastfeeding and to identify related factors during the six months after delivery, as socio demographic variables and life styles. We conducted a cohort study at the M...
Introduction: Pregnancy is a period of psychological and physiological changes which affect several aspects of womens lives, namely their sexuality. Cultural and educational factors may also play an important role in sexual activity during this period. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the repercussion of pregnancy on sexuality and possible related factors as well as information on this subject and s...
Introduction: Maternal smoking during pregnancy is related not only to perinatal adverse events but also to important postnatal problems. Smoking is very prevalent in women with several socio-demographic factors playing an important role. Aims: To assess the frequency of smoking as well as mothers’ change in behaviours during pregnancy. To identify socio-demographic factors associated to smoking and to assess w...
Breastfeeding:Prevalence and Determinant Factors Breastfeeding is the best way of feeding the baby for the first six months of life. However, in Portugal the abandonment rate of breastfeeding is very high during the baby first’s months of life. The aim of this study was to assess prevalence of breastfeeding and to identify related factors during the six months after delivery, as sociodemographic variables and l...