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View article: Sexual and Reproductive Health Empowerment in Rural Angola
Sexual and Reproductive Health Empowerment in Rural Angola Open
Background: This study focused on a community located in Sumbe, in the Kwanza Sul province of Angola. The community’s limited resources significantly affect the healthcare of its residents. Local beliefs and traditions exacerbate this issu…
View article: Influence of the Training Process on the Health Literacy of Angolan Health Promoters
Influence of the Training Process on the Health Literacy of Angolan Health Promoters Open
Background: As part of the research project ‘Seigungo–Gungo’s Health, Education, and Maternal and Child Quality of Life: An Action-Research Project’, a study was conducted in the Gungo community in Angola, a region facing significant chall…
View article: Promoting Local Development and Food Literacy in a Rural Angolan Community
Promoting Local Development and Food Literacy in a Rural Angolan Community Open
Background/Objectives: In Angola, malnutrition contributes each year to the deaths of an estimated 42,000 to 76,000 children under the age of 5. Addressing this issue must stand as a priority and requires providing local residents with acc…
View article: Health Literacy and Its Determinants Among Pregnant Women in Portugal
Health Literacy and Its Determinants Among Pregnant Women in Portugal Open
Background Health literacy is a key determinant of health outcomes and equity, particularly during pregnancy, a period marked by increased information needs and critical health decisions. Despite its importance, data on health literacy amo…
View article: Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the right colon: a rare presentation
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the right colon: a rare presentation Open
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma (MALT) lymphoma affects frequently the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the stomach. The colon is rarely affected. Both clinical presentation and endoscopic findings are variable and the hist…
View article: Comparison of milk consumption habits across two European countries: Pilot study in Portugal and France
Comparison of milk consumption habits across two European countries: Pilot study in Portugal and France Open
Humans have been consuming milk obtained from domesticated animals since ancient times. Milk is a very complete food with important nutrients that can support life. However, the patterns of consumption of milk have been shifting. On one ha…
View article: Healthy motivations for food consumption in 16 countries
Healthy motivations for food consumption in 16 countries Open
There are many factors that can influence people’s attitudes towards healthy eating, including personal nature, sociodemographic influences, and lifestyle. This work investigated to what extent the motivations for healthy food consumption …
View article: Edible Insects: Consumption, Perceptions, Culture and Tradition Among Adult Citizens from 14 Countries
Edible Insects: Consumption, Perceptions, Culture and Tradition Among Adult Citizens from 14 Countries Open
Although edible insects (EIs) are encouraged as a sustainable source of protein, their consumption is not as generalised as other types of food that are internationally accepted. While in some regions of the world, EIs are part of the gast…
View article: Reducing strain on primary healthcare systems through innovative models of care: the impact of direct access physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions—an interrupted time series analysis
Reducing strain on primary healthcare systems through innovative models of care: the impact of direct access physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions—an interrupted time series analysis Open
Objectives To evaluate the longitudinal impact of introducing a national, direct access physiotherapy model of care on the rates of primary and secondary care consultations for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Design Interrupted time seri…
View article: Consumers’ Perceptions about Edible Insects’ Nutritional Value and Health Effects: Study Involving 14 Countries
Consumers’ Perceptions about Edible Insects’ Nutritional Value and Health Effects: Study Involving 14 Countries Open
Insects have been consumed for time immemorial in many regions of the globe. However, in other parts, they are not traditionally eaten. Because they are a more sustainable source of animal protein and provide valuable nutrients as well as …
View article: Edible Insects – Exotic Food or Gastronomic Innovation? Study Involving 14 Countries
Edible Insects – Exotic Food or Gastronomic Innovation? Study Involving 14 Countries Open
This study explores the perceptions about edible insects and their usage in modern gastronomy. Data were collected through questionnaire survey in 14 countries, and 7222 responses were obtained. ANOVA and factor analysis were used, respect…
View article: Predictors of Condom Use among College Students
Predictors of Condom Use among College Students Open
Consistent condom use is recognized as one of the most effective strategies to prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Despite their effectiveness, condoms remain fairly well used among younger people. The concept…
View article: Food Literacy Assessment of a Sample of Romanian Higher Education Students
Food Literacy Assessment of a Sample of Romanian Higher Education Students Open
Background: Food literacy is an essential aspect of modern education, nourishing students with the knowledge and necessary skills to make informed, healthy, and sustainable food choices. Building upon the validated research conducted in Po…
View article: Green synthesis of MOF-based textile composites for the degradation of a chemical warfare agent simulant
Green synthesis of MOF-based textile composites for the degradation of a chemical warfare agent simulant Open
A green synthesis of UiO-66-NH 2 embedded in chitosan and deposited on textiles has been investigated for the degradation of chemical warfare agents.
View article: Information about nutritional aspects of edible insects: Perspectives across different European geographies
Information about nutritional aspects of edible insects: Perspectives across different European geographies Open
Edible insects (EIs) have recently gained attention as an alternative and more sustainable food, emerging as an alternative to other protein foods with higher environmental impacts, like bovine meat. EIs contain a valuable composition of m…
View article: Edible insects: A survey about perceptions regarding possible beneficial health effects and safety concerns among adult citizens from Portugal and Romania
Edible insects: A survey about perceptions regarding possible beneficial health effects and safety concerns among adult citizens from Portugal and Romania Open
Although edible insects (EI) have been consumed for ages in many countries around the world, in most European countries, this is not a traditional practice. Still, it has been encouraged as a sustainable source of animal protein besides ot…
View article: Edible Insects: Perceptions of Marketing, Economic, and Social Aspects among Citizens of Different Countries
Edible Insects: Perceptions of Marketing, Economic, and Social Aspects among Citizens of Different Countries Open
Because edible insects (EI) have been, in recent years, recommended as a nutritious animal protein food with enormous environmental advantages over other sources of animal protein for human consumption, studies aimed at investigating the c…
View article: Food Knowledge for Better Nutrition and Health: A Study among University Students in Portugal
Food Knowledge for Better Nutrition and Health: A Study among University Students in Portugal Open
When students enter university, they suffer adaptations, including, usually, greater autonomy and responsibility for the choices they make. Therefore, it is crucial that they are well informed so as to make healthier food choices. The aim …
View article: Patient safety culture in nurses’ clinical practice
Patient safety culture in nurses’ clinical practice Open
Objective: to assess the psychometric characteristics of the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture, to characterize the patient safety culture, and to assess the influence of the sociodemographic and professional variables on the safet…
View article: Validation of the Scale Knowledge and Perceptions about Edible Insects through Structural Equation Modelling
Validation of the Scale Knowledge and Perceptions about Edible Insects through Structural Equation Modelling Open
Edible insects have been suggested as a more sustainable source of protein, but their consumption varies according to geographical and sociocultural influences. Focusing on the different aspects that can influence people’s attitudes toward…
View article: Construction and validity of the Interprofessional Communication in Health Scale
Construction and validity of the Interprofessional Communication in Health Scale Open
Objectives: to construct and validate the Interprofessional Communication Scale in Health. Methods: a psychometric study was carried out on a sample of 360 nurses from a hospital and university center in central Portugal. Reliability was a…
View article: SAFETY CULTURE IN OBSTETRIC NURSES' CLINICAL PRACTICE
SAFETY CULTURE IN OBSTETRIC NURSES' CLINICAL PRACTICE Open
Objective: to identify the safety culture dimensions that influence obstetric nurses’ clinical practice. Method: an observational, analytical and cross-sectional study, carried out from September 2018 to May 2019 at two maternity hospitals…
View article: Food Literacy Scale: Validation through Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis in a Sample of Portuguese University Students
Food Literacy Scale: Validation through Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis in a Sample of Portuguese University Students Open
Eating behaviors and healthy food choices are associated with food literacy, and they have a huge impact on one’s health status. For that reason, to increase food literacy is a way to effectively help individuals make appropriate choices t…
View article: Investigation of the Level of Knowledge in Different Countries about Edible Insects: Cluster Segmentation
Investigation of the Level of Knowledge in Different Countries about Edible Insects: Cluster Segmentation Open
This study aimed to investigate the level of knowledge about edible insects (EIs) in a sample of people from thirteen countries (Croatia, Greece, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, and T…
View article: The Motivations for Consumption of Edible Insects: A Systematic Review
The Motivations for Consumption of Edible Insects: A Systematic Review Open
The consumption of edible insects (EI) is traditional in many parts of the world, but not in others. In fact, despite globalization and the multiple advantages pointed out about the consumption of EI, there are still many countries where e…
View article: Influence of Initial Health Care Provider on Subsequent Health Care Utilization for Patients With a New Onset of Low Back Pain: A Scoping Review
Influence of Initial Health Care Provider on Subsequent Health Care Utilization for Patients With a New Onset of Low Back Pain: A Scoping Review Open
Objective The aim of this research was to examine the scope of evidence for the influence of a nonmedical initial provider on health care utilization and outcomes in people with low back pain (LBP). Methods Using scoping review methodology…
View article: Are Consumers Aware of Sustainability Aspects Related to Edible Insects? Results from a Study Involving 14 Countries
Are Consumers Aware of Sustainability Aspects Related to Edible Insects? Results from a Study Involving 14 Countries Open
In recent years, edible insects have been suggested as an alternative food that is more sustainable compared with other sources of animal protein. However, knowledge about the sustainability aspects associated with this source of food may …
View article: Comparative Study about the Consumption of Organic Food Products on Samples of Portuguese and Turkish Consumers under the COVID-19 Pandemic Context
Comparative Study about the Consumption of Organic Food Products on Samples of Portuguese and Turkish Consumers under the COVID-19 Pandemic Context Open
This research aimed to study consumers’ trends and the consumption of foods obtained through organic farming in two different countries, Portugal and Turkey. A questionnaire survey was used, applied through internet tools as a result of CO…
View article: Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Cherry Seeds: A Preliminary Study
Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Cherry Seeds: A Preliminary Study Open
Agri-food waste has proved to be a valuable bioresource that can be used to obtain a variety of valuable materials, ingredients and chemicals. The optimum conditions for extracting bioactive compounds from sweet cherry seeds (SCS) with dif…