Pedro Aguiar
Biographic Data
| ID | 3669153 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pedro Aguiar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Pedro |
| FAMILY NAME | Aguiar |
| SIGNATURE | AGUIAR P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidade Nova de Lisboa |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0074-7732 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 22 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Reasons for referral to a social prescribing program through the Covid-19 pandemic and associated factors
Introduction: Social prescribing (SP) links patients with non-medical needs affecting their health to services and activities within the community as a strategy to prevent disease and promote health and wellbeing. There is limited evidence on the reasons for referral to SP through time and of factors associated with specific reasons of referral. Understanding SP referral patterns is relevant to inform practice and policy. We analyzed factors asso…
Orthoptic Treatment After Strabismus Surgery in Child Intermittent Divergent Strabismus
Purpose: To evaluate short-term motor and sensory-motor outcomes following postoperative OT in children with IXT after strabismus surgery. Methods: This prospective before-after observational study included children with IXT who underwent bilateral lateral rectus recession and were referred for postoperative OT based on predefined clinical criteria. A structured 12-week OTplan was initiated approximately six months after surgery. Outcome measures…
Women's reasons for continuing with an unwanted pregnancy
This study (PROSPERO CRD42024515910) explores the issue of unwanted pregnancy in a broad context, to show current data on women's reasons for continuing with an unwanted pregnancy, even if they live where abortion is legal. We will use the following databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and LILACS, from 2019, combining controlled descriptors in natural and indexed language. We will consider qualitative and quantitative data. For qual…
Assessment of Patients’ Profiles and Factors Associated With Uptake in Social Prescribing in Portugal
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are shaped by modifiable and nonmodifiable factors. Addressing them requires multisectoral strategies that complement clinical care. Social prescribing (SP) enables health professionals to identify health needs that might benefit from community supports and refer patients to services that promote well‐being. This study examined the characteristics of patients referred to an SP programme in Lisbon, Portugal, and fac…
Individual risk factors associated with Sars-CoV-2 infection during Alpha variant in high-income countries
Association between omega-3 index and depersonalization among healthcare workers in a university hospital
An omega-3 index below 4% seems to potentially be a biological correlate of depersonalization. Our results contribute to enlarging the knowledge about burnout biological correlates, an area that has been previously signalled as underdeveloped. Omega-3 index should be included in prospective studies that will investigate the evolution of other burnout biological correlates as the syndrome emerges and progresses in subjects at risk
Teleworking
Most teleworkers highlighted a positive perspective about teleworking. Yet, TW conditions are not favorable for all workers, with consequences on health, well-being, and productivity, suggesting that further support is needed for teleworkers to protect their health at home, and reach its maximum benefit
Covid-19 surveillance
Introduction: In Portugal, COVID-19 laboratory notifications, clinical notifications (CNs), and epidemiological investigation questionnaires (EI) were electronically submitted by laboratories, clinicians, and public health professionals, respectively, to the Portuguese National Epidemiological Surveillance System (SINAVE), as mandated by law. We described CN and EI completeness in SINAVE to inform pandemic surveillance efforts. Methods: We calcul…
Difference in determinants of ICU admission and death among Covid-19 hospitalized patients in two epidemic waves in Portugal
Aim: Identify factors associated with COVID-19 intensive care unit (ICU) admission and death among hospitalized cases in Portugal, and variations from the first to the second wave in Portugal, March-December 2020. Introduction: Determinants of ICU admission and death for COVID-19 need further understanding and may change over time. We used hospital discharge data (ICD-10 diagnosis-related groups) to identify factors associated with COVID-19 outco…
One Health defines an emerging sixth wave of public health development
According to researchers, there have been five waves in public health development over the years, conceptualised “according to the focus of approach taken” as structural (1830-1900), biomedical (1890-1950), clinical (1940–1980), social (1960-2015), and cultural (2010-present). These labels are indicative of activity characterising each wave [1].
Samir Amin
Texto de homenagem à vida e obra de Samir Amin
A Case-Control Study of Contextual Factors for Sars-CoV-2 Transmission
Background: Knowledge on the settings and activities associated with a higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission is essential to inform decision-making. We thus designed a case-control study to identify relevant settings for community transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Portugal. Methods: We evaluated 1,088 cases, identified through the national surveillance system, and 787 community controls, recruited us…
Years of life lost by Covid-19 in Portugal and comparison with other European countries in 2020
COVID-19 has had a major impact on mortality rates in Portugal, as well as in other European countries. The relative impact of COVID-19 on the number of deaths has been greater than on the number of YLL, because COVID-19 deaths occur mostly in advanced ages
Evaluation of the Impact and Implementation of Social Prescribing in Primary Healthcare Units in Lisbon
Comprehensive and complementary evidence will provide insights and learning for the implementation of future SP interventions. This can contribute to inform policy and practice, and to increase investment in social prescribing interventions
In-hospital adverse drug events
The objectives of this study were to analyze in-hospital adverse drug events (ADEs) in Portuguese public hospitals, and their association with mortality and the duration of hospitalization. We analyzed an administrative database containing the registration of all hospitalizations occurring in Portuguese public hospitals in 2013-2015. ADEs were identified using the codes E850-858.9 and E930-949.9 from ICD-9-CM. We identified all episodes with regi…
A fronteira como espaço de trabalho
Nos últimos anos os fluxos de imigrantes entre a Bolívia e o Brasil cresceram, isso fez com que houvesse mudanças nas dinâmicas do mercado de trabalho dos países. Essas mudanças impactariam de forma diferenciada dentro da Zona de Fronteira entre os países, já que existiria uma tendência para que esse fluxo estivesse muito presente na região. Sendo assim, essa pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar a dinâmica do mercado de trabalho na Zona de Fronte…
Linkage to HIV care and its determinants in the late Haart era
How multiple chronic conditions increase the risk of ACSC hospitalizations
Introduction: The high financial burden of avoidable hospitalizations has led to an increase of the study of hospitalizations for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSC). Although patients’ social and demographic characteristics are frequently identified in the literature as factors that increase the risk of an avoidable hospitalization, there is little information on the impact of multiple chronic conditions on these hospitalizations. Our st…
Quando não bastava dar a notícia
O documentário narra a trajetória do jornalista argentino Jorge Ricardo Masetti, que foi um dos primeiros a entrevistar Fidel Castro e Che Guevara na guerrilha da Sierra Maestra, em 1958, e depois se tornou, ele mesmo, um revolucionário. Com eles, fundou da agência de notícias Prensa Latina, planejada para informar o continente e os países do Terceiro Mundo por uma perspectiva pós-colonial, contra o viés das grandes agências globais. Participou t…
Are physicians aware of their role in tobacco control? A conference-based survey in Portugal
The findings suggest that Portuguese physicians are not aware of their role in tobacco control. Poor engagement of physicians in TC may contribute to the current lack of comprehensive policies in Portugal and Europe and undermine social norm change. Medical and professional continuing education on tobacco control should be made top priorities
Compliance and enforcement of a partial smoking ban in Lisbon taxis
Despite the strong ban support observed, high smoking prevalence and poor enforcement contribute to low compliance. The findings also suggest low compliance among night-shift and vehicle workers. This study clearly demonstrates that a partial and poorly-enforced ban is vulnerable to breaches, and highlights the need for clear and strong policies
Smoking behaviour predicts tobacco control attitudes in a high smoking prevalence hospital
Smoking prevalence was high, especially among the lower socio-economic groups. The findings showed a very high level of support for smoking bans, despite the pro-smoking environment. Most staff reported passive behaviour, despite high SHS exposure. This and the high smoking prevalence may contribute to low compliance with the ban and low participation on smoking cessation activities. Smoking behaviour had greater influence in TC attitudes than he…
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Smoking behaviour predicts tobacco control attitudes in a high smoking prevalence hospital
Smoking prevalence was high, especially among the lower socio-economic groups. The findings showed a very high level of support for smoking bans, despite the pro-smoking environment. Most staff reported passive behaviour, despite high SHS exposure. This and the high smoking prevalence may contribute to low compliance with the ban and low participation on smoking cessation activities. Smoking behaviour had greater influence in TC attitudes than he…
Compliance and enforcement of a partial smoking ban in Lisbon taxis
Despite the strong ban support observed, high smoking prevalence and poor enforcement contribute to low compliance. The findings also suggest low compliance among night-shift and vehicle workers. This study clearly demonstrates that a partial and poorly-enforced ban is vulnerable to breaches, and highlights the need for clear and strong policies
Are physicians aware of their role in tobacco control? A conference-based survey in Portugal
The findings suggest that Portuguese physicians are not aware of their role in tobacco control. Poor engagement of physicians in TC may contribute to the current lack of comprehensive policies in Portugal and Europe and undermine social norm change. Medical and professional continuing education on tobacco control should be made top priorities
Quando não bastava dar a notícia
O documentário narra a trajetória do jornalista argentino Jorge Ricardo Masetti, que foi um dos primeiros a entrevistar Fidel Castro e Che Guevara na guerrilha da Sierra Maestra, em 1958, e depois se tornou, ele mesmo, um revolucionário. Com eles, fundou da agência de notícias Prensa Latina, planejada para informar o continente e os países do Terceiro Mundo por uma perspectiva pós-colonial, contra o viés das grandes agências globais. Participou t…
How multiple chronic conditions increase the risk of ACSC hospitalizations
Introduction: The high financial burden of avoidable hospitalizations has led to an increase of the study of hospitalizations for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSC). Although patients’ social and demographic characteristics are frequently identified in the literature as factors that increase the risk of an avoidable hospitalization, there is little information on the impact of multiple chronic conditions on these hospitalizations. Our st…
Linkage to HIV care and its determinants in the late Haart era
A fronteira como espaço de trabalho
Nos últimos anos os fluxos de imigrantes entre a Bolívia e o Brasil cresceram, isso fez com que houvesse mudanças nas dinâmicas do mercado de trabalho dos países. Essas mudanças impactariam de forma diferenciada dentro da Zona de Fronteira entre os países, já que existiria uma tendência para que esse fluxo estivesse muito presente na região. Sendo assim, essa pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar a dinâmica do mercado de trabalho na Zona de Fronte…
In-hospital adverse drug events
The objectives of this study were to analyze in-hospital adverse drug events (ADEs) in Portuguese public hospitals, and their association with mortality and the duration of hospitalization. We analyzed an administrative database containing the registration of all hospitalizations occurring in Portuguese public hospitals in 2013-2015. ADEs were identified using the codes E850-858.9 and E930-949.9 from ICD-9-CM. We identified all episodes with regi…
Samir Amin
Texto de homenagem à vida e obra de Samir Amin
A Case-Control Study of Contextual Factors for Sars-CoV-2 Transmission
Background: Knowledge on the settings and activities associated with a higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission is essential to inform decision-making. We thus designed a case-control study to identify relevant settings for community transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Portugal. Methods: We evaluated 1,088 cases, identified through the national surveillance system, and 787 community controls, recruited us…
Years of life lost by Covid-19 in Portugal and comparison with other European countries in 2020
COVID-19 has had a major impact on mortality rates in Portugal, as well as in other European countries. The relative impact of COVID-19 on the number of deaths has been greater than on the number of YLL, because COVID-19 deaths occur mostly in advanced ages
Evaluation of the Impact and Implementation of Social Prescribing in Primary Healthcare Units in Lisbon
Comprehensive and complementary evidence will provide insights and learning for the implementation of future SP interventions. This can contribute to inform policy and practice, and to increase investment in social prescribing interventions
Covid-19 surveillance
Introduction: In Portugal, COVID-19 laboratory notifications, clinical notifications (CNs), and epidemiological investigation questionnaires (EI) were electronically submitted by laboratories, clinicians, and public health professionals, respectively, to the Portuguese National Epidemiological Surveillance System (SINAVE), as mandated by law. We described CN and EI completeness in SINAVE to inform pandemic surveillance efforts. Methods: We calcul…
Difference in determinants of ICU admission and death among Covid-19 hospitalized patients in two epidemic waves in Portugal
Aim: Identify factors associated with COVID-19 intensive care unit (ICU) admission and death among hospitalized cases in Portugal, and variations from the first to the second wave in Portugal, March-December 2020. Introduction: Determinants of ICU admission and death for COVID-19 need further understanding and may change over time. We used hospital discharge data (ICD-10 diagnosis-related groups) to identify factors associated with COVID-19 outco…
One Health defines an emerging sixth wave of public health development
According to researchers, there have been five waves in public health development over the years, conceptualised “according to the focus of approach taken” as structural (1830-1900), biomedical (1890-1950), clinical (1940–1980), social (1960-2015), and cultural (2010-present). These labels are indicative of activity characterising each wave [1].
Individual risk factors associated with Sars-CoV-2 infection during Alpha variant in high-income countries
Association between omega-3 index and depersonalization among healthcare workers in a university hospital
An omega-3 index below 4% seems to potentially be a biological correlate of depersonalization. Our results contribute to enlarging the knowledge about burnout biological correlates, an area that has been previously signalled as underdeveloped. Omega-3 index should be included in prospective studies that will investigate the evolution of other burnout biological correlates as the syndrome emerges and progresses in subjects at risk
Teleworking
Most teleworkers highlighted a positive perspective about teleworking. Yet, TW conditions are not favorable for all workers, with consequences on health, well-being, and productivity, suggesting that further support is needed for teleworkers to protect their health at home, and reach its maximum benefit
Women's reasons for continuing with an unwanted pregnancy
This study (PROSPERO CRD42024515910) explores the issue of unwanted pregnancy in a broad context, to show current data on women's reasons for continuing with an unwanted pregnancy, even if they live where abortion is legal. We will use the following databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and LILACS, from 2019, combining controlled descriptors in natural and indexed language. We will consider qualitative and quantitative data. For qual…
Assessment of Patients’ Profiles and Factors Associated With Uptake in Social Prescribing in Portugal
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are shaped by modifiable and nonmodifiable factors. Addressing them requires multisectoral strategies that complement clinical care. Social prescribing (SP) enables health professionals to identify health needs that might benefit from community supports and refer patients to services that promote well‐being. This study examined the characteristics of patients referred to an SP programme in Lisbon, Portugal, and fac…
Reasons for referral to a social prescribing program through the Covid-19 pandemic and associated factors
Introduction: Social prescribing (SP) links patients with non-medical needs affecting their health to services and activities within the community as a strategy to prevent disease and promote health and wellbeing. There is limited evidence on the reasons for referral to SP through time and of factors associated with specific reasons of referral. Understanding SP referral patterns is relevant to inform practice and policy. We analyzed factors asso…
Orthoptic Treatment After Strabismus Surgery in Child Intermittent Divergent Strabismus
Purpose: To evaluate short-term motor and sensory-motor outcomes following postoperative OT in children with IXT after strabismus surgery. Methods: This prospective before-after observational study included children with IXT who underwent bilateral lateral rectus recession and were referred for postoperative OT based on predefined clinical criteria. A structured 12-week OTplan was initiated approximately six months after surgery. Outcome measures…
Medicine (13 works) · Environmental health (10 works) · Internal Medicine (9 works) · Public health (9 works) · Nursing (8 works) · Biostatistics (5 works) · Cross-sectional study (5 works) · Disease (5 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · COVID-19 and healthcare impacts (4 works)