Adriana Lúcia Meireles
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 111162 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Adriana Lúcia Meireles |
| NOMBRES | Adriana Lúcia |
| APELLIDO | Meireles |
| FIRMA | MEIRELES A L |
| AFILIACIONES | Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1447-953X |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 31 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 20 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 31 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2013 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Perception of the Food Environment and Availability of Unprocessed and Ultra-Processed Foods in the Households of Brazilian Schoolchildren During the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study assessed perceptions of the food environment and its association with the availability of unprocessed, minimally processed, and ultra-processed foods in the households of Brazilian schoolchildren during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional telephone survey (n = 475) was conducted between March, April and May 2021 with a representative sample of households with public school students from two Brazilian municipalities. Household food…
Emotional Eating and Its Relationship with Symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Stress During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Emotional eating refers to overeating triggered by negative emotions, and it is common among those with mental health challenges. Academics are vulnerable to changes in eating habits and mental well-being, especially after the pandemic began. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between emotional eating and the signs and symptoms of mental disorders in undergraduates aged 18 and older. They completed a virtual questionnaire assessing emot…
Has the pandemic exacerbated sedentary behavior in children? Factors associated with high screen time in schoolchildren during Covid- 19
These findings reinforce the influence of sociodemographic and behavioral factors on the increase in students' screen time during the pandemic, highlighting the importance of variables such as household income, home environment, and guardians' behavior in young people's digital exposure
The role of sunlight in sleep regulation
Morning sunlight exposure influences the regulation of the sleep midpoint and overall sleep quality. These findings highlight the potential role of morning sun exposure in aligning circadian rhythms and improving sleep health
Replacing sedentary behavior with physical activity reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression
Replacing SB with equivalent quantities of MPA or VPA reduces the odds of symptoms of anxiety and depression. Therefore, it is essential to develop public policies that encourage increased PA levels and reduced SB in university environments to promote mental health and improve the physical health of students with mental disorder symptoms
Combinations of physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep and their associations with cardiovascular risk
The combination of high MVPA, low SB and good sleep quality, was associated with a less CVR. These findings highlight the importance of integrated interventions addressing multiple movement behaviors to prevent and treat CVR
Food environment as an aggravating factor of food insecurity among Brazilian public school students
The social restriction measures of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the families' access to food. This study aims to describe the relationship between perception of access to fruits and vegetables (FV) and ultra-processed foods (UPF) sold in the neighborhood of municipal public school students, and the prevalence of food insecurity (FI) during suspension of classes in two Brazilian municipalities. A cross-sectional study with a representative …
Did the Covid-19 pandemic influence the use of psychotropic medications by university students and LGBTQIAPN+? A Brazilian multicenter study
The COVID-19 pandemic may have had an impact on the mental health of university students and, consequently, led to the initiation on psychotropic medications or an increase on its use. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of the use of psychotropic medications among university students and evaluate the association of the use of such medicine with students who belong to minority groups. This is a cross-sectional study, in which all students e…
Consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados está associado à obesidade abdominal em trabalhadores de turnos alternantes do sexo masculino
Introdução: A maior ingestão de alimentos ultraprocessados (AUP) pode estar associada a um maior risco de obesidade. Objetivo: Nosso objetivo foi avaliar o consumo de AUP e sua associação com a ingestão de nutrientes e o excesso de adiposidade corporal em trabalhadores de turnos. Métodos: Um estudo transversal foi realizado em 2015 com 238 trabalhadores de turnos alternantes do sexo masculino. Os dados dietéticos foram obtidos por meio do recorda…
Exploring the effects of Covid-19-related traumatic events on the mental health of university students in Brazil
University students are vulnerable to mental health issues during their academic lives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, university students faced mental distress due to lockdowns and the transition to e-learning. However, it is not known whether these students were also affected specifically by COVID-19-related traumatic events. This study examined the impact of COVID-19-related traumatic events on 2277 university students from two federal institut…
Sociodemographic, economic, and academic factors linked with resilience in university students during covid-19 pandemic
The study's findings revealed that sociodemographic, economic, and academic variables were significantly associated with resilience scores in undergraduates from Minas Gerais during the covid-19 pandemic. These findings can help universities develop target strategies to promote students' resilience and reduce the risk of poor mental health among this population
The Interaction between Education and Sex with Alcohol Consumption during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This cross-sectional study, carried out between October and December 2020 in two Brazilian cities, aimed to evaluate the joint association of education and sex with habitual and episodic excessive alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Habitual alcohol consumption was defined as drinking any quantity of alcohol at least once per week. Excessive episodic alcohol consumption was defined as the consumption of five or more drinks by men or…
Sedentary behavior is associated with the mental health of university students during the Covid-19 pandemic, and not practicing physical activity accentuates its adverse effects
The results suggest that SB is a risk factor associated with symptoms of anxiety and depression and that not engaging in MVPA exacerbates the negative effects of SB
Co-occurrence of obesogenic behaviors and their implications for mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic
These findings reinforce the need to take actions to promote mental health in the university environment in conjunction with programs to promote a healthy lifestyle and improve the physical and mental well-being of students
Isotemporal substitution analysis of time between sedentary behavior, and physical activity on sleep quality in younger adults
The results of the present study indicate that replacing SB with the same amount of MPA or VPA may reduce poor sleep quality
Development and validity evidence on the scale of perceived social support for university students (EPSSEU) during the period of social restrictions
The EPSSEU shows adequate psychometric qualities and may be a useful instrument for assessing university students' social support in pandemics, social distancing, and remote teaching contexts
Perceptions of the neighbourhood food environment and food insecurity of families with children during the Covid-19 pandemic
The affordability of FV is important for food-insecure households. Social protection policies for vulnerable families are crucial interventions that can strengthen and promote healthier food environments with greater availability of fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
Disability and costs of IHD attributable to the consumption of trans-fatty acids in Brazil
Objective: To estimate the disability and costs of the Brazilian Unified Health System for IHD attributable to trans-fatty acid (TFA) consumption in 2019. Design: This ecological study used secondary data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2019 to estimate the years lived with disability from IHD attributable to TFA in Brazil in 2019. Data on direct costs (purchasing power parity: 1 Int$ = R$ 2·280) were obtained from the Hospital and …
Covid-Inconfidentes - Sars-CoV-2 seroprevalence in two Brazilian urban areas in the fourth quarter 2020
Objective: To describe study protocol and initial results of research project COVID-Inconfidentes. Method: This paper described the methodological procedures adopted and the prevalence of the SARS-CoV-2 infection in the population. A household survey was conducted between October and December 2020, in two historic cities of Brazil's mining region. Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody was detected using the Wondfo® rapid test. The face-to-face interview consi…
Sedentary behavior is associated with poor sleep quality during the Covid-19 pandemic, and physical activity mitigates its adverse effects
SB during the pandemic was a factor associated with poor sleep quality, and the practice of MVPA can reduce the effects of SB
The combined consumption of fresh/minimally processed food and ultra-processed food on food insecurity
Objective: To investigate whether the combined consumption of fresh/minimally processed and ultra-processed food is associated with food insecurity (FI) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: Cross-sectional observational study was derived from a survey using a population-based search of a complex sample. FI was assessed using the validated Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale. Food consumption was assessed using a qualitative FFQ and the NOVA classifi…
Impact of socioeconomic factors on lifestyle changes among employees of public higher education institutions in Elsa-Brasil during Covid-19 pandemic
This study aimed to identify lifestyle changes and associated sociodemographic factors in women and men participating in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study for Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) cohort during the COVID-19 pandemic. Longitudinal study with 3,776 (aged 58.8 years; SD ± 8.5) employees of public higher education institutions in the second follow-up and the wave-COVID of ELSA-Brasil. Data collected using structured questionnaires. An explorator…
Food insecurity and symptoms of anxiety and depression disorder during the Covid- 19 pandemic
This study aimed to investigate the association between adult food insecurity (FI) and symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) in two Brazilian cities during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This study used data derived from a cross-sectional survey of 1693 adults. Interviews were conducted using an electronic questionnaire. The FI was measured using the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale. The G…
Covid-Inconfidentes
The results suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively influenced PA, substantially increasing the prevalence of PI. The determinants associated with PI were education, body mass index, and work from home
Relação entre Perfil, Hábitos, Vivências Acadêmicas e Resiliência de Universitários
A falta de recursos para lidar com situações desafiadoras pode dificultar o ajuste do estudante à universidade e aumentar o risco de fracasso acadêmico. Pensando nisso, o objetivo deste estudo foi verificar se há relação entre o perfil, os hábitos de vida, as vivências acadêmicas e a resiliência de graduandos das áreas da saúde e Psicologia. Trata-se de um estudo transversal e inferencial. Participaram 361 graduandos dos cursos de Biomedicina, Ed…
Self-rated health in urban adults, perceptions of the physical and social environment, and reported comorbidities
This study assesses the prevalence of poor self-rated health and investigates its association with individual and environmental characteristics in adults with and without reported morbidity. A household survey assessed 4,048 adults in two districts of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. We used Poisson regression with robust variance stratified by the presence of reported morbidity. Prevalence of poor self-rated health was 29.9% (42.6% in…
Developing a Conceptual Framework of Urban Health Observatories toward Integrating Research and Evidence into Urban Policy for Health and Health Equity
O ambiente alimentar comunitário e a presença de pântanos alimentares no entorno das escolas de uma metrópole brasileira
O objetivo foi avaliar o ambiente alimentar comunitário e a existência de pântanos alimentares no entorno das escolas de uma metrópole brasileira. Trata-se de um estudo ecológico realizado em escolas públicas e privadas de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil, e teve como unidade de análise o buffer de 250m. Foram incluídas no estudo todas as escolas de Educação Infantil, de Ensinos Fundamental e Médio. Em relação às escolas, foram avaliadas a de…
O uso de escalas de silhuetas na avaliação da satisfação corporal de adolescentes
O objetivo foi sintetizar estudos sobre satisfação corporal de adolescentes, com foco no uso da escala de silhuetas. Realizaram-se buscas nas bases de dados MEDLINE, LILACS e SciELO, além de teses e dissertações. Foram consideradas 36 publicações nacionais e internacionais. A escala mais utilizada foi a de Stunkard et al., e as imagens foram apresentadas em ordem ascendente, em folha única e autoaplicada. A maioria comparou satisfação versus insa…
Developing a Conceptual Framework of Urban Health Observatories toward Integrating Research and Evidence into Urban Policy for Health and Health Equity
O uso de escalas de silhuetas na avaliação da satisfação corporal de adolescentes
O objetivo foi sintetizar estudos sobre satisfação corporal de adolescentes, com foco no uso da escala de silhuetas. Realizaram-se buscas nas bases de dados MEDLINE, LILACS e SciELO, além de teses e dissertações. Foram consideradas 36 publicações nacionais e internacionais. A escala mais utilizada foi a de Stunkard et al., e as imagens foram apresentadas em ordem ascendente, em folha única e autoaplicada. A maioria comparou satisfação versus insa…
Self-rated health in urban adults, perceptions of the physical and social environment, and reported comorbidities
This study assesses the prevalence of poor self-rated health and investigates its association with individual and environmental characteristics in adults with and without reported morbidity. A household survey assessed 4,048 adults in two districts of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. We used Poisson regression with robust variance stratified by the presence of reported morbidity. Prevalence of poor self-rated health was 29.9% (42.6% in…
Práticas alimentares de estudantes universitários da área da saúde, de acordo com as recomendações do Guia Alimentar para a População Brasileira
Introdução: As práticas alimentares dos indivíduos são influenciadas pelo ambiente em que eles estão inseridos. Estudantes universitários, ao ingressarem no ensino superior, podem modificar seus hábitos alimentares em função de novos comportamentos e relações sociais que se estabelecem nesta nova fase da vida. Objetivo: Avaliar as práticas alimentares de estudantes universitários ingressantes no 1o semestre dos cursos da área da saúde de uma inst…
Family characteristics, perceived environment for physical activity, and childhood obesity
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the direct and indirect effects of family characteristics and the perceived neighborhood environment on obesity risks among schoolchildren. METHODS: Through phone contact with the child's mothers/guardians, the perceptions about the aspects of the neighborhood that could limit or promote health. Physical activity, socioeconomic data, self-reported weight and height, and ultra-processed consumption of the respondents were e…
O ambiente alimentar comunitário e a presença de pântanos alimentares no entorno das escolas de uma metrópole brasileira
O objetivo foi avaliar o ambiente alimentar comunitário e a existência de pântanos alimentares no entorno das escolas de uma metrópole brasileira. Trata-se de um estudo ecológico realizado em escolas públicas e privadas de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil, e teve como unidade de análise o buffer de 250m. Foram incluídas no estudo todas as escolas de Educação Infantil, de Ensinos Fundamental e Médio. Em relação às escolas, foram avaliadas a de…
Food insecurity and symptoms of anxiety and depression disorder during the Covid- 19 pandemic
This study aimed to investigate the association between adult food insecurity (FI) and symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) in two Brazilian cities during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This study used data derived from a cross-sectional survey of 1693 adults. Interviews were conducted using an electronic questionnaire. The FI was measured using the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale. The G…
Covid-Inconfidentes
The results suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively influenced PA, substantially increasing the prevalence of PI. The determinants associated with PI were education, body mass index, and work from home
Relação entre Perfil, Hábitos, Vivências Acadêmicas e Resiliência de Universitários
A falta de recursos para lidar com situações desafiadoras pode dificultar o ajuste do estudante à universidade e aumentar o risco de fracasso acadêmico. Pensando nisso, o objetivo deste estudo foi verificar se há relação entre o perfil, os hábitos de vida, as vivências acadêmicas e a resiliência de graduandos das áreas da saúde e Psicologia. Trata-se de um estudo transversal e inferencial. Participaram 361 graduandos dos cursos de Biomedicina, Ed…
Covid-Inconfidentes - Sars-CoV-2 seroprevalence in two Brazilian urban areas in the fourth quarter 2020
Objective: To describe study protocol and initial results of research project COVID-Inconfidentes. Method: This paper described the methodological procedures adopted and the prevalence of the SARS-CoV-2 infection in the population. A household survey was conducted between October and December 2020, in two historic cities of Brazil's mining region. Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody was detected using the Wondfo® rapid test. The face-to-face interview consi…
Sedentary behavior is associated with poor sleep quality during the Covid-19 pandemic, and physical activity mitigates its adverse effects
SB during the pandemic was a factor associated with poor sleep quality, and the practice of MVPA can reduce the effects of SB
The combined consumption of fresh/minimally processed food and ultra-processed food on food insecurity
Objective: To investigate whether the combined consumption of fresh/minimally processed and ultra-processed food is associated with food insecurity (FI) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: Cross-sectional observational study was derived from a survey using a population-based search of a complex sample. FI was assessed using the validated Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale. Food consumption was assessed using a qualitative FFQ and the NOVA classifi…
Impact of socioeconomic factors on lifestyle changes among employees of public higher education institutions in Elsa-Brasil during Covid-19 pandemic
This study aimed to identify lifestyle changes and associated sociodemographic factors in women and men participating in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study for Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) cohort during the COVID-19 pandemic. Longitudinal study with 3,776 (aged 58.8 years; SD ± 8.5) employees of public higher education institutions in the second follow-up and the wave-COVID of ELSA-Brasil. Data collected using structured questionnaires. An explorator…
Consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados está associado à obesidade abdominal em trabalhadores de turnos alternantes do sexo masculino
Introdução: A maior ingestão de alimentos ultraprocessados (AUP) pode estar associada a um maior risco de obesidade. Objetivo: Nosso objetivo foi avaliar o consumo de AUP e sua associação com a ingestão de nutrientes e o excesso de adiposidade corporal em trabalhadores de turnos. Métodos: Um estudo transversal foi realizado em 2015 com 238 trabalhadores de turnos alternantes do sexo masculino. Os dados dietéticos foram obtidos por meio do recorda…
Exploring the effects of Covid-19-related traumatic events on the mental health of university students in Brazil
University students are vulnerable to mental health issues during their academic lives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, university students faced mental distress due to lockdowns and the transition to e-learning. However, it is not known whether these students were also affected specifically by COVID-19-related traumatic events. This study examined the impact of COVID-19-related traumatic events on 2277 university students from two federal institut…
Sociodemographic, economic, and academic factors linked with resilience in university students during covid-19 pandemic
The study's findings revealed that sociodemographic, economic, and academic variables were significantly associated with resilience scores in undergraduates from Minas Gerais during the covid-19 pandemic. These findings can help universities develop target strategies to promote students' resilience and reduce the risk of poor mental health among this population
The Interaction between Education and Sex with Alcohol Consumption during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This cross-sectional study, carried out between October and December 2020 in two Brazilian cities, aimed to evaluate the joint association of education and sex with habitual and episodic excessive alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Habitual alcohol consumption was defined as drinking any quantity of alcohol at least once per week. Excessive episodic alcohol consumption was defined as the consumption of five or more drinks by men or…
Sedentary behavior is associated with the mental health of university students during the Covid-19 pandemic, and not practicing physical activity accentuates its adverse effects
The results suggest that SB is a risk factor associated with symptoms of anxiety and depression and that not engaging in MVPA exacerbates the negative effects of SB
Co-occurrence of obesogenic behaviors and their implications for mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic
These findings reinforce the need to take actions to promote mental health in the university environment in conjunction with programs to promote a healthy lifestyle and improve the physical and mental well-being of students
Isotemporal substitution analysis of time between sedentary behavior, and physical activity on sleep quality in younger adults
The results of the present study indicate that replacing SB with the same amount of MPA or VPA may reduce poor sleep quality
Development and validity evidence on the scale of perceived social support for university students (EPSSEU) during the period of social restrictions
The EPSSEU shows adequate psychometric qualities and may be a useful instrument for assessing university students' social support in pandemics, social distancing, and remote teaching contexts
Perceptions of the neighbourhood food environment and food insecurity of families with children during the Covid-19 pandemic
The affordability of FV is important for food-insecure households. Social protection policies for vulnerable families are crucial interventions that can strengthen and promote healthier food environments with greater availability of fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
Disability and costs of IHD attributable to the consumption of trans-fatty acids in Brazil
Objective: To estimate the disability and costs of the Brazilian Unified Health System for IHD attributable to trans-fatty acid (TFA) consumption in 2019. Design: This ecological study used secondary data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2019 to estimate the years lived with disability from IHD attributable to TFA in Brazil in 2019. Data on direct costs (purchasing power parity: 1 Int$ = R$ 2·280) were obtained from the Hospital and …
Emotional Eating and Its Relationship with Symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Stress During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Emotional eating refers to overeating triggered by negative emotions, and it is common among those with mental health challenges. Academics are vulnerable to changes in eating habits and mental well-being, especially after the pandemic began. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between emotional eating and the signs and symptoms of mental disorders in undergraduates aged 18 and older. They completed a virtual questionnaire assessing emot…
Has the pandemic exacerbated sedentary behavior in children? Factors associated with high screen time in schoolchildren during Covid- 19
These findings reinforce the influence of sociodemographic and behavioral factors on the increase in students' screen time during the pandemic, highlighting the importance of variables such as household income, home environment, and guardians' behavior in young people's digital exposure
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