Luísa Silva
Biographic Data
| ID | 4930018 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Luísa Silva |
| GIVEN NAMES | Luísa |
| FAMILY NAME | Silva |
| SIGNATURE | SILVA L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Leicester |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7179-7043 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Migrants Living in the United Kingdom and Their Perceptions of Participation in Health Research
BACKGROUND: Migrants' participation in health research is essential to give voice to their needs and inform evidence-based practice. We conducted a mixed-methods study with migrants living in Leicester, United Kingdom, to understand their perceptions of participation in health research and factors influencing participation. METHODS: Our study included a questionnaire and focus groups with migrants. Interviews and focus groups were also conducted …
Experiences of antibiotic use and healthcare access among migrants to the UK
These findings give useful insight into barriers faced by migrants when trying to access healthcare services both en route and after arriving in the UK, as well as their attitudes and behaviours in relation to antibiotics. Results also shed light on the complexity of factors contributing to health-seeking behaviour and antibiotic use, and how these may vary depending on previous experiences. We discuss implications for future research and practic…
Brothers in arms? Portuguese and Brazilian journalistic worlds compared
This study aims to gauge if there is a ‘de-territorialized’ Portuguese speaking journalistic community or whether diverse professional self-perceptions prevail amongst Portuguese and Brazilian counterparts. Based upon an extensive and manifold comparative analysis of 200 questionnaires – comprising the ‘journalism cultures’, their trust on social institutions’ and the ‘perceived influences on news work’ - it contrasts the cultural proximity of bo…
Brothers in arms? Portuguese and Brazilian journalistic worlds compared
This study aims to gauge if there is a ‘de-territorialized’ Portuguese speaking journalistic community or whether diverse professional self-perceptions prevail amongst Portuguese and Brazilian counterparts. Based upon an extensive and manifold comparative analysis of 200 questionnaires – comprising the ‘journalism cultures’, their trust on social institutions’ and the ‘perceived influences on news work’ - it contrasts the cultural proximity of bo…
Brothers in arms? Portuguese and Brazilian journalistic worlds compared
This study aims to gauge if there is a ‘de-territorialized’ Portuguese speaking journalistic community or whether diverse professional self-perceptions prevail amongst Portuguese and Brazilian counterparts. Based upon an extensive and manifold comparative analysis of 200 questionnaires – comprising the ‘journalism cultures’, their trust on social institutions’ and the ‘perceived influences on news work’ - it contrasts the cultural proximity of bo…
Migrants Living in the United Kingdom and Their Perceptions of Participation in Health Research
BACKGROUND: Migrants' participation in health research is essential to give voice to their needs and inform evidence-based practice. We conducted a mixed-methods study with migrants living in Leicester, United Kingdom, to understand their perceptions of participation in health research and factors influencing participation. METHODS: Our study included a questionnaire and focus groups with migrants. Interviews and focus groups were also conducted …
Experiences of antibiotic use and healthcare access among migrants to the UK
These findings give useful insight into barriers faced by migrants when trying to access healthcare services both en route and after arriving in the UK, as well as their attitudes and behaviours in relation to antibiotics. Results also shed light on the complexity of factors contributing to health-seeking behaviour and antibiotic use, and how these may vary depending on previous experiences. We discuss implications for future research and practic…
Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Health care (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (2 works) · Perception (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Refugee (2 works) · Agency (philosophy (1 work) · Antibiotic Use and Resistance (1 work)