Learning In Informal Care: A Reflective Analysis of The Informal Caregiver Statute and of The Experiences of Informal Caregivers; [Aprendizagens no cuidado informal: Uma análise reflexiva do Estatuto do Cuidador Informal e de experi...

Although the consequences of unpaid social reproduction work have been discussed in recent years, it was only in 2019 that informal caregivers broke the “legal clandestineness” through the approval of the Informal Caregiver Statute. Despite the undeniable contribution of this statute, there are several weaknesses pointed out, essentially questioning the lack of economic and social support. However, the questioning of the place of educational processes, resources, and services in the lives of ...

Seroprevalence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 among health care workers in a Portuguese hospital

"Background: Health care workers (HCW) are presumably exposed to a higher risk of infection by SARS-CoV-2 and could possibly represent a source of transmission to susceptible patients. Thus, characterization of SARS-CoV-2 infection among HCW is necessary to better understand the determinants of viral transmission and properly implement strategies to prevent dissemination and protect HCW and vulnerable patients. The aim of this study was to estimate the seroprevalence of antibodies against S...

Left atrial deformation analysis by speckle tracking echocardiography to predict exercise capacity after myocardial infarction

Introduction: Left atrial (LA) size and function are associated with outcome after myocardial infarction (MI). In this study we aimed to assess the impact of LA function as a predictor of exercise capacity through speckle tracking echocardiography. Methods: A total of 94 patients (mean age 54.8 +/- 11.0 years; 82% male) were enrolled one month after MI. Echocardiography was used to assess LA volumes and various indices of LA conduit, contraction and reservoir function. LA deformation was asse...

Knowledge about cardiovascular disease in Portugal

Objectives: To characterize specific knowledge on cardiovascular disease, particularly stroke and myocardial infarction (MI), and its relationship with sociodemographic factors, health literacy and clinical history, among the Portuguese population. Methods: In a cross-sectional study conducted in 2012, a total of 1624 Portuguese-speaking residents of mainland Portugal, aged between 16 and 79 years, were assessed through face-to- face interviews using a structured questionnaire. Results: Aroun...