Rita Santos‐Rocha
Biographic Data
| ID | 7919079 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rita Santos‐Rocha |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rita |
| FAMILY NAME | Santos‐Rocha |
| SIGNATURE | ROCHA R S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Lisbon |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7188-8383 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
From one birth to the next
Background: Cesarean section (CS) is a common surgical procedure in obstetrics, and its prevalence has been increasing globally. While the immediate outcomes of CS are well-documented, its long-term effects, particularly on maternal health, remain an area of active research. One of the critical concerns is the impact of a previous CS on gestational body mass gain (GBMG), physical activity (PA) and the likelihood of undergoing another CS in subseq…
Stress is not so bad—cortisol level and psychological functioning after 8-week Hiit program during pregnancy
Background: Amid extensive pregnancy exercise research, the impact of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on pregnant women's mental health is underexplored. Despite exercise benefits, it can trigger stress responses like elevated cortisol. This study fills the gap by investigating correlations between hair cortisol levels, mental health, and HIIT effects in pregnant women. Methods: We conducted a randomized control trial among 38 Caucasian w…
Changes in Foot Biomechanics during Pregnancy and Postpartum
(1) Background: During pregnancy, changes in foot biomechanics affect structural stability and gait. (2) Objective: To map the available evidence for changes in foot biomechanics during pregnancy and the postpartum period. (3) Methods: Scoping review according to the methodology of the Joanna Briggs Institute through the relevant databases via EBSCO, MEDLINE with full text, BioOne Complete, CINAHL Plus with full text, Academic Search Complete, an…
Individual Characteristics and Pain Sensitivity during Pregnancy—A Cross-Sectional Study in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women
The aim of the study was to describe the characteristics and factors related to pain perception in pregnant women, such as optimism, personality traits, and fear of developing COVID-19 consequences. Sixty-six pregnant women aged 23 to 42 years participated in the study, and the comparison group consisted of n = 59 non-pregnant female students aged 19 to 23 years. Pressure pain threshold and pain tolerance were measured with an algometer. To asses…
Active Pregnancy
Physical activity during pregnancy is a public health issue. In the view of reproducibility and the successful implementation of exercise interventions, reporting the quality of such study design must be ensured. The objective of this study was to develop and validate a physical exercise program promoting fitness and health during pregnancy. A qualitative methodological study was carried out. For the description of the exercise program, the Conse…
Effectiveness of a Combined Intervention on Psychological and Physical Capacities of Frail Older Adults
Older adults experience physical and psychological declines affecting independency. Adapted and structured combined interventions composed of cognitive stimulation and physical exercise contribute to comorbidities' reduction. Methods: Multicenter single-blinded two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial conducted to assess effectiveness of a combined intervention (CI), composed of a cognitive stimulation program (CSP) and a physical exercise pro…
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Effectiveness of a Combined Intervention on Psychological and Physical Capacities of Frail Older Adults
Older adults experience physical and psychological declines affecting independency. Adapted and structured combined interventions composed of cognitive stimulation and physical exercise contribute to comorbidities' reduction. Methods: Multicenter single-blinded two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial conducted to assess effectiveness of a combined intervention (CI), composed of a cognitive stimulation program (CSP) and a physical exercise pro…
Individual Characteristics and Pain Sensitivity during Pregnancy—A Cross-Sectional Study in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women
The aim of the study was to describe the characteristics and factors related to pain perception in pregnant women, such as optimism, personality traits, and fear of developing COVID-19 consequences. Sixty-six pregnant women aged 23 to 42 years participated in the study, and the comparison group consisted of n = 59 non-pregnant female students aged 19 to 23 years. Pressure pain threshold and pain tolerance were measured with an algometer. To asses…
Active Pregnancy
Physical activity during pregnancy is a public health issue. In the view of reproducibility and the successful implementation of exercise interventions, reporting the quality of such study design must be ensured. The objective of this study was to develop and validate a physical exercise program promoting fitness and health during pregnancy. A qualitative methodological study was carried out. For the description of the exercise program, the Conse…
Stress is not so bad—cortisol level and psychological functioning after 8-week Hiit program during pregnancy
Background: Amid extensive pregnancy exercise research, the impact of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on pregnant women's mental health is underexplored. Despite exercise benefits, it can trigger stress responses like elevated cortisol. This study fills the gap by investigating correlations between hair cortisol levels, mental health, and HIIT effects in pregnant women. Methods: We conducted a randomized control trial among 38 Caucasian w…
Changes in Foot Biomechanics during Pregnancy and Postpartum
(1) Background: During pregnancy, changes in foot biomechanics affect structural stability and gait. (2) Objective: To map the available evidence for changes in foot biomechanics during pregnancy and the postpartum period. (3) Methods: Scoping review according to the methodology of the Joanna Briggs Institute through the relevant databases via EBSCO, MEDLINE with full text, BioOne Complete, CINAHL Plus with full text, Academic Search Complete, an…
From one birth to the next
Background: Cesarean section (CS) is a common surgical procedure in obstetrics, and its prevalence has been increasing globally. While the immediate outcomes of CS are well-documented, its long-term effects, particularly on maternal health, remain an area of active research. One of the critical concerns is the impact of a previous CS on gestational body mass gain (GBMG), physical activity (PA) and the likelihood of undergoing another CS in subseq…
Medicine (6 works) · Pregnancy (5 works) · Physical therapy (4 works) · Pregnancy-related medical research (4 works) · Gestational Diabetes Research and Management (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Gait (2 works) · Internal Medicine (2 works)