Health literacy, a more complex concept than knowledge, is a required capacity to obtain, understand, integrate and act on health information [1], in order to enhance individual and community health, which is defined by different levels, according to the autonomy and personal capacitation in decision making [2]. Medium levels of Health literacy in an adolescent population were found in a study conducted in 2013/2014, being higher in sexual and reproductive health and lower in substance use. It was also noticed that the higher levels of health literacy were in the area adolescents refer to have receipt more health information. The health literacy competence with higher scores was communication skills, and the lower scores were in the capacity to analyze factors that influence health. Higher levels were also found in younger teenagers, but in a higher school level, confirming the importance of health education in these age and development stage. Adolescents seek more information in health professionals and parents, being friends more valued as a source information in older adolescents, which enhance the importance of peer education mainly in older adolescents [3]. As a set of competences based on knowledge, health literacy should be developed through education interventions, encompassing the cultural and social context of individuals, since the society, culture and education system where the individual is inserted can define the way the development and enforcement of the health literacy competences [4]. The valued sources of information should be taken into account, as well as needs of information in some topics referred by adolescents in an efficient health education. Schizophrenia is a serious and chronic mental illness which has a profound effect on the health and well-being related with the well-known nature of psychotic symptoms. The exercise has the potential to improve the life of people with schizophrenia improving physical health and alleviating psychiatric symptoms. However, most people with schizophrenia remains sedentary and lack of access to exercise programs are barriers to achieve health benefits. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of exercise on I) the type of intervention in mental health, II) in salivary levels of alpha-amylase and cortisol and serum levels of S100B and BDNF, and on III) the quality of life and selfperception of the physical domain of people with schizophrenia. The sample consisted of 31 females in long-term institutions in the Casa de Saúde Rainha Santa Isabel, with age between 25 and 63, and with diagnosis of schizophrenia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). Physical fitness was assessed by the six-minute walk distance test (6MWD). Biological variables were determined by ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay). Psychological variables were assessed using SF-36, PSPP-SCV, RSES and SWLS tests. Walking exercise has a positive impact on physical fitness (6MWD -p = 0.001) and physical components of the psychological test...

A família é considerada importante na promoção de um desenvolvimento físico, cognitivo e socioemocional adequado. Este estudo pretendeu analisar as associações entre as dimensões da parentalidade positiva, a coparentalidade e o desenvolvimento e socioemocional de crianças entre os 12 e os 36 meses. Para a recolha de dados, utilizou-se um questionário de dados sociodemográficos, a Escala de Parentalidade Positiva, a Escala de Coparentalidade e a Escala de Desenvolvimento Socioemocional, preenchidos pelos pais em suporte de papel. Participaram 347 crianças (50.3% raparigas), com idades entre os 10 e os 35 meses. As mães destas crianças tinham, em média, 34.76 (DP = 4.79) anos e mais de metade terminou o ensino superior (62.1%). A figura paterna tinha, em média, 36.79 (DP = 4.95) anos e 48.3% terminou o ensino superior. Os resultados mostram a existência de correlações fracas e positivas entre o desenvolvimento socioemocional e as dimensões da parentalidade positiva. Além disso, existe uma relação fraca, negativa e estatisticamente significativa entre o desenvolvimento cognitivo e uma das dimensões da parentalidade positiva. As dimensões da coparentalidade não apresentam correlações estatisticamente significativas com o desenvolvimento socioemocional nem com o desenvolvimento cognitivo. Na análise de regressão multivariada, verificou-se que o desenvolvimento emocional está associado com a idade da criança e o envolvimento familiar.

A suspensão das atividades letivas presenciais provocou uma disrupção no normal funcionamento das instituições de ensino superior. Com o objetivo de explorar e descrever as implicações da suspensão do estágio, durante a pandemia COVID-19, na saúde mental dos estudantes de enfermagem desenvolveu-se um estudo qualitativo. Os dados foram recolhidos durante os meses de abril e maio de 2020, com recurso a um questionário construído na plataforma Google docs®. Os dados foram analisados com recurso à técnica de análise de conteúdo de Bardin. A pandemia COVID-19 teve um impacto negativo na saúde mental dos estudantes. Diversas emoções e sentimentos foram experienciados durante a primeira vaga. Perspetivar o futuro pressupõe (re)organizar metas pessoais e responder às inquietações profissionais. O acompanhamento e apoio emocional nestas situações são fundamentais para os estudantes ultrapassarem as emoções potenciadoras de elevados níveis de ansiedade.Descritores: COVID-19, Suspensão da Formação na Prática Clínica, Enfermagem, Saúde Mental. Mental health of nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemicAbstract: The suspension of face-to-face teaching activities caused a disruption in the normal functioning of higher education institutions. A qualitative study was developed with the purpose of exploring and describing the implications of the suspension of the internship during the COVID-19 pandemic on the nursing students' mental health. Data were collected during the months of April and May 2020, using a questionnaire built in the Google docs® platform. Data were analyzed using Bardin's content analysis technique. The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the students' mental health. Several emotions and feelings were experienced during the first wave. Looking to the future presupposes (re)organizing personal goals and responding to professional concerns. The monitoring and emotional support in these situations are essential for students to overcome the emotions that lead to high levels of anxiety.Descriptors: COVID-19, Suspension of Clinical Practice Training, Nursing, Mental Health. Salud mental de los estudiantes de enfermería durante la pandemia de COVID-19Resumen: La suspensión de las actividades de enseñanza presencial provocó un trastorno en el funcionamiento normal de las instituciones de enseñanza superior. Se desarrolló un estudio cualitativo con el propósito de explorar y describir las implicaciones de la suspensión de las prácticas durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en la salud mental de los estudiantes de enfermería. Los datos se recogieron durante los meses de abril y mayo de 2020, mediante un cuestionario construido en la plataforma Google docs®. Los datos se analizaron mediante la técnica de análisis de contenido de Bardin. La pandemia de COVID-19 tuvo un impacto negativo en la salud mental de los estudiantes. Durante la primera ola se sentiran varias emociones y sentimientos. Mirar al futuro presupone (re)organizar los objetivos personales y responder a las preocupaciones profesionales. El seguimiento y el apoyo emocional en estas situaciones son esenciales para que los alumnos superen las emociones que conducen a altos niveles de ansiedad.Descriptores: COVID-19, Suspensión de la Formación en la Práctica Clínica, Enfermería, Salud Mental.

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