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- Epidemiology and genetic variability of respiratory syncytial virus in Portugal, 2014–2018Publication . Sáez-López, Emma; Cristóvão, Paula; Costa, Inês; Pechirra, Pedro; Conde, Patrícia; Guiomar, Raquel; Peres, Maria João; Viseu, Regina; Lopes, Paulo; Soares, Vânia; Vale, Fátima; Fonseca, Patrícia; Freitas, Ludivina; Alves, Jose; Pessanha, Maria Ana; Toscano, Cristina; Mota-Vieira, Luísa; Veloso, Rita Cabral; Côrte-Real, Rita; Branquinho, Paula; Pereira‑Vaz, João; Rodrigues, Fernando; Cunha, Mário; Martins, Luís; Mota, Paula; Couto, Ana Rita; J, Bruges Armas; Almeida, Sofia; Rodrigues, DéboraRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality since it is a predominant viral agent causing respiratory tract infections in infants, young children and the elderly. Considering the availability of the RSV vaccines in the coming years, molecular understanding in RSV is necessary.
- Healthy Lifestyle Beliefs Scale: Psychometric properties in Portuguese pregnant womenPublication . Nunes, Maria A.; Almeida, Sofia; Cardoso, Alexandrina; Vieira, Margarida; Melnyk, Bernadette M.Healthy lifestyle during pregnancy influences the pregnant woman's and child's physical and mental health, impacting perinatal outcomes. Healthy lifestyle beliefs are predictors of lifestyle behaviors, requiring a valid and reliable instrument to assess them during prenatal care. The 16-item Healthy Lifestyle Belief Scale (HLBS) measures a person's beliefs about their ability to live a healthy lifestyle. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of a Portuguese version of the HLBS among pregnant women. A methodological study was developed in two phases: cross-cultural adaptation and evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Portuguese version in a nonprobability sample of 192 Portuguese pregnant women. The exploratory factor analysis suggested three subscales, which explained 53.8% of the total variance. Cronbach's α was 0.83 for the overall scale and for the subscales ranged between 0.71 and 0.81. The HLBS is a reliable and valid instrument to assist health professionals in assessing the ability of Portuguese pregnant women to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Assessing healthy lifestyle beliefs potentially contributes to the development of health behavior interventions in pregnant women and consequently improves perinatal outcomes through evidence-based practices.
- Hydrocarbon bioremediation studies in portuguese soil samplesPublication . Almeida, Sofia; Serralha, F. N.; Coelho, CláudiaExperimental studies were carried out, referring to the verification of the existence and characterization of hydrocarbonoclastic organisms in soil samples obtained in two different areas, one located on the outskirts of the city (Praia da Alburrica), where various anthropocentric activities contribute to the increase in fuel pollutants and the other in a protected wood area, 7 km from the same city, where only leisure activities and environmental education take place (Mata da Machada). Hydrocarbon’s biodegradability studies, colonies morphologically and biochemically characterization of the microorganisms were performed. The values of the bioremediation rate of hexane, toluene and gasoline showed higher bioremediation rates when using consortium cultures which highlight functional potential of the soil microbial community.
- Prevalence and predictive factors for fear of childbirth in pregnant Portuguese women: A cross-sectional studyPublication . do Souto, Sandra Patrícia Arantes; Prata, Ana Paula; de Albuquerque, Rosemeire Sartori; Almeida, SofiaObjective: To measure the prevalence of the fear of childbirth (FOC) and determine which factors predict severe FOC among pregnant Portuguese women. Methods: An online cross-sectional study among pregnant Portuguese women aged ≥ 20 years who were recorded using a convenience sampling. Self-administered questionnaires were used for data collection: sociodemographic and obstetric questionnaire and European Portuguese version of Wijma Delivery Expectancy Questionnaire-version A (WDEQ-A). Data of 669 participants were collected successfully from June 9 to October 30, 2019. Predictive factors for severe FOC were investigated using a multivariate logistic regression analysis. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated. Results: The prevalence of severe FOC (WDEQ-A ≥ 85) among pregnant Portuguese women was 10%. Severe FOC was significantly associated with lower educational level, single/divorced marital status, and negative previous childbirth experience. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that being single or divorced and having a negative previous childbirth experience were predictive variables for severe FOC. Conclusion: Pregnant Portuguese women have FOC, although with varying severity. The data suggest that marital status and women’s perceptions of previous childbirth experience may be useful variables to predict severe FOC. Further research for extending the predictive factors of FOC should be refined. The results are clinically relevant for midwifery care, as they should be used in the sense of early identification of fearful pregnant women to provide adequate support strategies to reduce FOC.
- Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of measurement instruments :Publication . J. M. Cruchinho, Paulo; López-Franco, María-Dolores; Capelas, ML; Almeida, Sofia; Bennett, Phillippa May; Miranda da Silva, Marcelle; Teixeira, Gisela; Nunes, Elisabete; Lucas, P.; Mendes Gaspar, Maria FilomenaCross-cultural validation of self-reported measurement instruments for research is a long and complex process, which involves specific risks of bias that could affect the research process and results. Furthermore, it requires researchers to have a wide range of technical knowledge about the translation, adaptation and pre-test aspects, their purposes and options, about the different psychometric properties, and the required evidence for their assessment and knowledge about the quantitative data processing and analysis using statistical software. This article aimed: 1) identify all guidelines and recommendations for translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation within the healthcare sciences; 2) describe the methodological approaches established in these guidelines for conducting translation, adaptation, and cross-cultural validation; and 3) provide a practical guideline featuring various methodological options for novice researchers involved in translating, adapting, and validating measurement instruments. Forty-two guidelines on translation, adaptation, or cross-cultural validation of measurement instruments were obtained from “CINAHL with Full Text” (via EBSCO) and “MEDLINE with Full Text”. A content analysis was conducted to identify the similarities and differences in the methodological approaches recommended. Bases on these similarities and differences, we proposed an eight-step guideline that includes: a) forward translation; 2) synthesis of translations; 3) back translation; 4) harmonization; 5) pre-testing; 6) field testing; 7) psychometric validation, and 8) analysis of psychometric properties. It is a practical guideline because it provides extensive and comprehensive information on the methodological approaches available to researchers. This is the first methodological literature review carried out in the healthcare sciences regarding the methodological approaches recommended by existing guidelines.