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The influence of gentrification on the health and well-being of older adults: a...
Santos, CJ; Silva, JP; Astell-Burt, T; Barros, H; Torres, E; Ribeiro, AIViews on gentrification and intersections with health and well-being were explored via semi-structured interviews with nineteen residents (≥60 years) in Porto (Portugal). Participants acknowledged that gentrification led to noticeable transformations in recreational areas, food/beverage establishments, housing, and commercial activities. Participants had contrasting views on gentrification-induced transformatio...
Local Climate Change Adaptation under the Lenses of Public Health: A Case Study...
Silva, JP; Macassa, G; Barros, H; Ribeiro, AIIntroduction: Climate change is a pressing public health issue. Urban populations, especially in coastal areas, are highly vulnerable. As climate change progresses, local adaptation becomes increasingly important. We present a case study about the inclusion of public health concerns in local climate change adaptation in Porto (Portugal). Methods: We analysed two local adaptation plans using qualitative content ...
Imagine your perfect park: a qualitative study on adolescents’ usage of green s...
Costa, MS; Almeida, DQ; Silva, JP; Barros, H; Ribeiro, AI; Leão, TGreen spaces are essential urban infrastructures. They represent cost-effective interventions to reduce health inequities and contribute to climate-resilient cities and adolescents’ health and well-being. Nevertheless, evidence suggests they are underused by adolescents, especially in Southern Europe. We explored the perspectives of adolescents on their use of green spaces (including frequency of use, activitie...
Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in...
Schumacher, AE; Kyu, HH; Aali, A; Abbafati, C; Abbas, J; Abbasgholizadeh, R; Abbasi, MA; Abbasian, M; Abd ElHafeez, S; Abdelmasseh, M; Abd Elsalam, SBackground: Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations worldwide has underscored the need for timely estimates to understand this unprecedented event within the context of long-term population health trends. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 provides n...
Using Qualitative Methods to Understand the Interconnections Between Cities and...
Silva, JP; Ribeiro, AIObjective: Using different perspectives and methods to investigate the links between the urban phenomenon and health is critical in an urbanizing world. This review discusses qualitative methods in the context of urban health research. Methods: We conducted a narrative review following these steps: We identified the qualitative data collection, analysis and sampling methods that could be more relevant for the p...
Perceptions of Health and Wellbeing Among Employees in a Work Integration Socia...
Macassa, G; Mcgrath, C; Roy, MJ; Stål, F; Hiswåls, AS; Rashid, M; Karlsson, U; Olsson, R; Silva, JP; Vinberg, S; Marttila, ABackground: Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) constitute an important vehicle for providing employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups. Objective: The goal of this qualitative case study is to explore perceptions of health and wellbeing among employees working in a WISE located in the Gavleborg region, in east central Sweden. Methods: Data were gathered using 16 in-depth, semi-structured interv...
Each person in their place: the 'praxe' as a ritual of integration, stratificat...
Silva, JP; Mineiro, J; Estanque, E; Sebastiao, J; Lopes, JTEvery year, in a variety of countries, current higher education students welcome newcomers with a set of ritualised practices in which the latter submit to the former through tests that entail varying degrees and types of violence, but also an important element of playfulness. In Portugal, these rituals are known as ‘praxe académica’. This is a complex and multidimensional social phenomenon whose origins go bac...
A double-edged sword: Residents' views on the health consequences of gentrifica...
Silva, JP; Santos, CJ; Torres, E; Martínez-Manrique, L; Barros, H; Ribeiro, AIGentrification is currently shaping the urban environment in important ways. It also contributes to shaping the health of the inhabitants of gentrifying cities, although it is still unclear how. Gentrification processes are often linked to different drivers and have specific local translations, further complicating the study of the relationship between gentrification and health. We investigated this relationshi...
Coping Strategies for Household Food Insecurity, and Perceived Health in an Urb...
Militao, EMA; Salvador, EM; Silva, JP; Uthman, OA; Vinberg, S; Macassa, GIn low- and middle-income countries, food insecurity (FI) is a living reality for many households, particularly among the most vulnerable groups. The burden of household FI in Mozambique and how FI and coping strategies relate to perceived health are unknown. This study investigated the lived experiences and coping strategies of food-insecure households, along with their perceived health. Altogether, 16 in-dept...
Geoprivacy in Neighbourhoods and Health Research: A Mini-Review of the Challeng...
Ribeiro, AI; Dias, V; Ribeiro, S; Silva, JP; Barros, HNeighbourhood and health research often relies on personal location data (e.g., home address, daily itineraries), despite the risks of geoprivacy breaches. Thus, geoprivacy is an important emerging topic, contemplated in international regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation. In this mini-review, we briefly assess the potential risks associated with the usage of personal location data and prov...