Joana Alves
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 241107 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Joana Alves |
| NOMBRES | Joana |
| APELLIDO | Alves |
| FIRMA | ALVES J |
| AFILIACIONES | Universidade Nova de Lisboa |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2858-7803 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 26 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 9 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 26 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2010 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Concordance Between Health Records and a Self-Report Measure in a Sample of Female Inmates in Portugal
A comparison between health records and a self-report measure was conducted within a Portuguese female prison, involving 99 female inmates. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize the demographic and juridical characteristics of the sample. Prevalence, kappa coefficients scores, sensitivity and specificity for substance use and current health status were analyzed using SPSS 27. Most substance use and health status conditions were reporte…
Spatiotemporal Trends in Dementia Hospitalisation and Mortality Rates Between 2010-2019
Background/Objectives: Dementia affects over 55 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of death and disability, with cases expected to rise due to ageing. In Portugal, dementia prevalence is projected to reach 2.5% by 2040. Dementia increases hospitalisation risk, being the most common neurodegenerative disease-related hospitalisation in Portugal (43.4%). Despite previous studies, there is a lack of detailed spatial analysis on dementia …
Children’s perceptions on nature’s contributions to people in Portuguese biosphere reserves
In recent years, an unprecedented urban lifestyle has led to a growing disconnect between people and nature, raising concerns about potential unexpected environmental impacts. Recognising children as future leaders and potential agents of change, we developed a didactic approach to introduce and explore children’s perceptions on the concept of Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP) derived from the 12 Portuguese Biosphere Reserves. Children’s per…
A systematic review of Nature’s Contributions to People
The conceptual framework of the Intergovernmental Science–Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) for natural resources management and conservation was materialised in the Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP) approach in 2018. Since then, the application of the NCP framework has expanded significantly across diverse scales and case studies. In this systematic review, we assessed how the NCP approach has contributed to the…
Percepção Dos Profissionais De Saúde Que Trabalham Com as Pessoas Idosas, Sobre a Finitude Da Vida
Introdução: Os profissionais de saúde são formados com ênfase na busca pela cura e treinados para não falhar. Como a cura nem sempre é possível, o profissional acaba encarando a morte como uma inimiga a ser combatida. Isso gera não só dificuldade de lidar com a finitude da vida dos pacientes, mas também consequências emocionais, como tristeza, impotência, fracasso, frustração, indignação, raiva e culpa. Objetivo: Este estudo visa avaliar qual a p…
Hospitalization costs in Portugal among people with obesity
Background: Obesity has been extensively studied over the years, primarily focusing on the physiological aspects of the disease. However, the general burden of obesity mainly the financial implications and its influence on hospitalization and length of stay have only recently garnered attention in the literature, particularly in the case of Portugal. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the association between obesity and hospitalizations in the …
Factors Associated With Physical and Psychological Health Outcomes Among Inmate Women in Portugal
This study aims to identify the variables associated with self-reported physical and psychological symptoms and the perceived health status of inmate women in Portugal. Data collection took place in two female Portuguese prisons and participated in the study 232 women. Physical symptomatology was associated with having children, physical abuse in childhood, a higher number of chronic diseases, and anxiety. Older women, the experience of sexual ab…
Engaging participatory mapping for co-management and spatial depiction of nature’s contributions to people in the Portuguese biosphere reserves
UNESCO Biosphere Reserves (BRs) are pivotal for studying and fostering sustainable interactions between people and nature. In this study, a public participatory geographical information system (PPGIS) approach was employed targeting key stakeholders across the 12 Portuguese BRs, to map their place-based perception over Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP). Stakeholders actively mapped NCP within their BRs, highlighting Habitat creation and main…
Assessment of the Health Status of Women in Prison
This study aims to analyze the history of substances use, clinical diagnoses, contacts with healthcare, and health complaints. Also, it aims to compare the health status of substance users versus non-users. Health records of 93 detained women from a prison in northern Portugal, with a mean age of 38.02 years old, were reviewed and coded using both International Classification of Primary Care—2 and International Classification of Diseases—10th. Da…
The emergence of socioeconomic inequalities in smoking during adolescence and early adulthood
These results highlight that actions to prevent smoking should also take in account the potential impact in smoking inequalities, and should focus not only on middle adolescence but also on late adolescence and early adulthood
Obesity- attributable costs of absenteeism among working adults in Portugal
Obesity imposes a financial burden due to absenteeism in Portugal. Employers and national health regulators should seek effective ways to reduce these costs
Double jeopardy from the Covid-19 pandemic
The social gradient in risk of exposure and in economic impact of the pandemic can result in an accumulated vulnerability for socioeconomic deprived populations. The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have a double effect in these groups, contributing to heightened disparities and poor health outcomes, including in mental health. Protecting the most vulnerable populations is key to prevent the spread of the disease and mitigate the deepening of social an…
Comparison of Commercial Elisa Kits to Confirm the Absence of Transmission in Malaria Elimination Settings
Background Antimalarial antibody measurements are useful because they reflect historical and recent exposure to malaria. As such, they may provide additional information to assess ongoing transmission in low endemic or pre-elimination settings where cases are rare. In addition, the absence of antibody responses in certain individuals can indicate the cessation of transmission. Commercial malaria enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) detect a…
Change in the Prevalence and Social Patterning of First- and Second-Hand Smoking in Portugal
Between 2005 and 2007, important reinforcements of the tobacco legislation have been implemented in Portugal, which may have affected smoking patterns. The aim of this study was to measure the change in prevalence of first- and second-hand smoking (SHS) among adults, and its socio-demographic patterning in Portugal from 2005 to 2014. Data from the last two Portuguese National Health Interview Surveys (2005 and 2014) were used. The changes in dail…
Enhancing implementation of smoke-free places
Smoking beliefs across genders, a comparative analysis of seven European countries
In some countries, gender-specific interventions might be implemented; however, two opposing strategies might be used, depending on whether such programs are aimed at boys or girls
Where do teens smoke? Smoking locations of adolescents in Europe in relation to smoking bans in bars, schools and homes
This study aimed to assess where European adolescents smoke. Data of 2,140 13-19-year-olds from 55 secondary schools in seven European cities was analysed using multilevel logistic regression analyses. Adolescents most often reported regularly smoking in 'other public locations (e.g., streets and parks)' (69%) and friends' homes (50%). Adolescents were less likely to smoke in bars, at school or at home when exposed to strong smoking bans at these…
Inequalities in adolescent self-rated health and smoking in Europe
BACKGROUND: Although there is evidence for socioeconomic inequalities in health and health behaviour in adolescents, different indicators of socioeconomic status (SES) have rarely been compared within one data sample. We examined associations of five SES indicators with self-rated health (SRH) and smoking (ie, a leading cause of health inequalities) in Europe. METHODS: Data of adolescents aged 14-17 years old were obtained from the 2013 SILNE sur…
A social network analysis of substance use among immigrant adolescents in six European cities
Health Conditions Prior to Imprisonment and the Impact of Prison on Health
Detained women have certain health conditions prior to incarceration and these conditions can improve, worsen, or remain the same in prison, depending on the prisoner's background, the characteristics of the prison, and the arrest experience. This study investigated the health of detained women and the influence of incarceration from their perspective. Three focus groups were conducted among 15 inmates, and data were analyzed according to themati…
Adversidade na infância prediz sintomas depressivos e tentativas de suicídio em mulheres adultas portuguesas
Este estudo examinou a prevalência de 10 categorias de experiências adversas na infância autorrelatadas em mulheres adultas portuguesas, e avaliou se essas experiências eram preditoras do índice de sintomatologia depressiva e de tentativas de suicídio. Um total de 225 mulheres completou o Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Questionnairee a subescala de depressão do Inventário de Sintomas Psicopatológicos. Quase 96,0% das mulheres relatou ter sid…
Transmission of Smoking across Three Generations in Finland
The influence of parents' smoking on children's smoking is well known, but few studies have examined the association between grandparents' and grandchildren's smoking. We studied the association between paternal and maternal grandparents' smoking and their grandchildren's tobacco use and assessed whether parents' smoking is a mediator in this process. Data were obtained from a national survey of 12-18-year-old Finns in 2013 (N = 3535, response ra…
Evolution of socioeconomic inequalities in smoking
Inequalities have been increasingly unfavourable to the worse-off in Portugal, although better-off women are still more likely to smoke. Worrisome inequality trends have been observed among the youngest generations, which call for the rapid implementation of equity-oriented tobacco control policies
História de adversidade, saúde e psicopatologia em reclusos
Adversidade na infância, comportamentos de risco e psicopatologia são fenómenos muito prevalentes na população reclusa e com forte impacto na saúde. Conhecer as diferenças entre sexos, no que diz respeito a tais variáveis, é de elevada importância no sentido de adequar estratégias de intervenção em contexto prisional. Utilizando o Questionário Sociodemográfico e História de Vida, o Questionário de Adversidade na Infância e o Brief Symptons Invent…
Direct treatment costs of HIV/Aids in Portugal
OBJECTIVE To analyze the direct medical costs of HIV/AIDS in Portugal from the perspective of the National Health Service. METHODS A retrospective analysis of medical records was conducted for 150 patients from five specialized centers in Portugal in 2008. Data on utilization of medical resources during 12 months and patients’ characteristics were collected. A unit cost was applied to each care component using official sources and accounting data…
A social network analysis of substance use among immigrant adolescents in six European cities
Health Conditions Prior to Imprisonment and the Impact of Prison on Health
Detained women have certain health conditions prior to incarceration and these conditions can improve, worsen, or remain the same in prison, depending on the prisoner's background, the characteristics of the prison, and the arrest experience. This study investigated the health of detained women and the influence of incarceration from their perspective. Three focus groups were conducted among 15 inmates, and data were analyzed according to themati…
Inequalities in adolescent self-rated health and smoking in Europe
BACKGROUND: Although there is evidence for socioeconomic inequalities in health and health behaviour in adolescents, different indicators of socioeconomic status (SES) have rarely been compared within one data sample. We examined associations of five SES indicators with self-rated health (SRH) and smoking (ie, a leading cause of health inequalities) in Europe. METHODS: Data of adolescents aged 14-17 years old were obtained from the 2013 SILNE sur…
Investimento privado
O presente estudo identifica os determinantes do investimento privado no Brasil para o período compreendido entre 1970 e 2005. O artigo apresenta as principais teorias de investimento, os desenvolvimentos recentes e as principais aplicações para os dados brasileiros. Os resultados indicam que aumentos na renda e na atividade econômica influenciam positivamente o investimento do setor privado no Brasil. A redução no volume de crédito e a existênci…
História de adversidade, saúde e psicopatologia em reclusos
Adversidade na infância, comportamentos de risco e psicopatologia são fenómenos muito prevalentes na população reclusa e com forte impacto na saúde. Conhecer as diferenças entre sexos, no que diz respeito a tais variáveis, é de elevada importância no sentido de adequar estratégias de intervenção em contexto prisional. Utilizando o Questionário Sociodemográfico e História de Vida, o Questionário de Adversidade na Infância e o Brief Symptons Invent…
Direct treatment costs of HIV/Aids in Portugal
OBJECTIVE To analyze the direct medical costs of HIV/AIDS in Portugal from the perspective of the National Health Service. METHODS A retrospective analysis of medical records was conducted for 150 patients from five specialized centers in Portugal in 2008. Data on utilization of medical resources during 12 months and patients’ characteristics were collected. A unit cost was applied to each care component using official sources and accounting data…
Adversidade na infância prediz sintomas depressivos e tentativas de suicídio em mulheres adultas portuguesas
Este estudo examinou a prevalência de 10 categorias de experiências adversas na infância autorrelatadas em mulheres adultas portuguesas, e avaliou se essas experiências eram preditoras do índice de sintomatologia depressiva e de tentativas de suicídio. Um total de 225 mulheres completou o Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Questionnairee a subescala de depressão do Inventário de Sintomas Psicopatológicos. Quase 96,0% das mulheres relatou ter sid…
Transmission of Smoking across Three Generations in Finland
The influence of parents' smoking on children's smoking is well known, but few studies have examined the association between grandparents' and grandchildren's smoking. We studied the association between paternal and maternal grandparents' smoking and their grandchildren's tobacco use and assessed whether parents' smoking is a mediator in this process. Data were obtained from a national survey of 12-18-year-old Finns in 2013 (N = 3535, response ra…
Evolution of socioeconomic inequalities in smoking
Inequalities have been increasingly unfavourable to the worse-off in Portugal, although better-off women are still more likely to smoke. Worrisome inequality trends have been observed among the youngest generations, which call for the rapid implementation of equity-oriented tobacco control policies
A social network analysis of substance use among immigrant adolescents in six European cities
Health Conditions Prior to Imprisonment and the Impact of Prison on Health
Detained women have certain health conditions prior to incarceration and these conditions can improve, worsen, or remain the same in prison, depending on the prisoner's background, the characteristics of the prison, and the arrest experience. This study investigated the health of detained women and the influence of incarceration from their perspective. Three focus groups were conducted among 15 inmates, and data were analyzed according to themati…
Smoking beliefs across genders, a comparative analysis of seven European countries
In some countries, gender-specific interventions might be implemented; however, two opposing strategies might be used, depending on whether such programs are aimed at boys or girls
Where do teens smoke? Smoking locations of adolescents in Europe in relation to smoking bans in bars, schools and homes
This study aimed to assess where European adolescents smoke. Data of 2,140 13-19-year-olds from 55 secondary schools in seven European cities was analysed using multilevel logistic regression analyses. Adolescents most often reported regularly smoking in 'other public locations (e.g., streets and parks)' (69%) and friends' homes (50%). Adolescents were less likely to smoke in bars, at school or at home when exposed to strong smoking bans at these…
Inequalities in adolescent self-rated health and smoking in Europe
BACKGROUND: Although there is evidence for socioeconomic inequalities in health and health behaviour in adolescents, different indicators of socioeconomic status (SES) have rarely been compared within one data sample. We examined associations of five SES indicators with self-rated health (SRH) and smoking (ie, a leading cause of health inequalities) in Europe. METHODS: Data of adolescents aged 14-17 years old were obtained from the 2013 SILNE sur…
Comparison of Commercial Elisa Kits to Confirm the Absence of Transmission in Malaria Elimination Settings
Background Antimalarial antibody measurements are useful because they reflect historical and recent exposure to malaria. As such, they may provide additional information to assess ongoing transmission in low endemic or pre-elimination settings where cases are rare. In addition, the absence of antibody responses in certain individuals can indicate the cessation of transmission. Commercial malaria enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) detect a…
Change in the Prevalence and Social Patterning of First- and Second-Hand Smoking in Portugal
Between 2005 and 2007, important reinforcements of the tobacco legislation have been implemented in Portugal, which may have affected smoking patterns. The aim of this study was to measure the change in prevalence of first- and second-hand smoking (SHS) among adults, and its socio-demographic patterning in Portugal from 2005 to 2014. Data from the last two Portuguese National Health Interview Surveys (2005 and 2014) were used. The changes in dail…
Enhancing implementation of smoke-free places
Double jeopardy from the Covid-19 pandemic
The social gradient in risk of exposure and in economic impact of the pandemic can result in an accumulated vulnerability for socioeconomic deprived populations. The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have a double effect in these groups, contributing to heightened disparities and poor health outcomes, including in mental health. Protecting the most vulnerable populations is key to prevent the spread of the disease and mitigate the deepening of social an…
Obesity- attributable costs of absenteeism among working adults in Portugal
Obesity imposes a financial burden due to absenteeism in Portugal. Employers and national health regulators should seek effective ways to reduce these costs
Assessment of the Health Status of Women in Prison
This study aims to analyze the history of substances use, clinical diagnoses, contacts with healthcare, and health complaints. Also, it aims to compare the health status of substance users versus non-users. Health records of 93 detained women from a prison in northern Portugal, with a mean age of 38.02 years old, were reviewed and coded using both International Classification of Primary Care—2 and International Classification of Diseases—10th. Da…
The emergence of socioeconomic inequalities in smoking during adolescence and early adulthood
These results highlight that actions to prevent smoking should also take in account the potential impact in smoking inequalities, and should focus not only on middle adolescence but also on late adolescence and early adulthood
Hospitalization costs in Portugal among people with obesity
Background: Obesity has been extensively studied over the years, primarily focusing on the physiological aspects of the disease. However, the general burden of obesity mainly the financial implications and its influence on hospitalization and length of stay have only recently garnered attention in the literature, particularly in the case of Portugal. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the association between obesity and hospitalizations in the …
Factors Associated With Physical and Psychological Health Outcomes Among Inmate Women in Portugal
This study aims to identify the variables associated with self-reported physical and psychological symptoms and the perceived health status of inmate women in Portugal. Data collection took place in two female Portuguese prisons and participated in the study 232 women. Physical symptomatology was associated with having children, physical abuse in childhood, a higher number of chronic diseases, and anxiety. Older women, the experience of sexual ab…
Engaging participatory mapping for co-management and spatial depiction of nature’s contributions to people in the Portuguese biosphere reserves
UNESCO Biosphere Reserves (BRs) are pivotal for studying and fostering sustainable interactions between people and nature. In this study, a public participatory geographical information system (PPGIS) approach was employed targeting key stakeholders across the 12 Portuguese BRs, to map their place-based perception over Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP). Stakeholders actively mapped NCP within their BRs, highlighting Habitat creation and main…
Spatiotemporal Trends in Dementia Hospitalisation and Mortality Rates Between 2010-2019
Background/Objectives: Dementia affects over 55 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of death and disability, with cases expected to rise due to ageing. In Portugal, dementia prevalence is projected to reach 2.5% by 2040. Dementia increases hospitalisation risk, being the most common neurodegenerative disease-related hospitalisation in Portugal (43.4%). Despite previous studies, there is a lack of detailed spatial analysis on dementia …
Children’s perceptions on nature’s contributions to people in Portuguese biosphere reserves
In recent years, an unprecedented urban lifestyle has led to a growing disconnect between people and nature, raising concerns about potential unexpected environmental impacts. Recognising children as future leaders and potential agents of change, we developed a didactic approach to introduce and explore children’s perceptions on the concept of Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP) derived from the 12 Portuguese Biosphere Reserves. Children’s per…
A systematic review of Nature’s Contributions to People
The conceptual framework of the Intergovernmental Science–Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) for natural resources management and conservation was materialised in the Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP) approach in 2018. Since then, the application of the NCP framework has expanded significantly across diverse scales and case studies. In this systematic review, we assessed how the NCP approach has contributed to the…
Percepção Dos Profissionais De Saúde Que Trabalham Com as Pessoas Idosas, Sobre a Finitude Da Vida
Introdução: Os profissionais de saúde são formados com ênfase na busca pela cura e treinados para não falhar. Como a cura nem sempre é possível, o profissional acaba encarando a morte como uma inimiga a ser combatida. Isso gera não só dificuldade de lidar com a finitude da vida dos pacientes, mas também consequências emocionais, como tristeza, impotência, fracasso, frustração, indignação, raiva e culpa. Objetivo: Este estudo visa avaliar qual a p…
Medicine (18 obras) · Demography (13 obras) · Environmental health (12 obras) · Psychology (11 obras) · Demography (9 obras) · Sociology (8 obras) · Health disparities and outcomes (7 obras) · Population (7 obras) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (7 obras) · Internal Medicine (6 obras)