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  • Active aging awareness and well-being among older adults in Portugal
    Publication . Costa, Andreia; Henriques, Joana; Alarcão, Violeta; Henriques, Maria Adriana; Madeira, Teresa; Virgolino, Ana; Sousa, Joana; Santos, Rodrigo Feiteira; Arriaga, Miguel; Rocha, Jorge; Nogueira, Paulo
    Objective: This study aims to assess the active aging awareness of older adults in mainland Portugal and their levels of overall well-being and to identify social and health-related factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 613 older adults, aged 65 or older, who participated in the PROKnos – Knowing Social Prescribing needs of the elderly study in Portugal. The questionnaire consisted of the Active Ageing Awareness Questionnaire and the World Health Organization – Five Well-Being Index, as well as sociodemographic, economic, and health status questions. Correlation coefficients, t-tests for independent samples, and one-way ANOVA were used to explore potential associations between variables. Results: The active aging awareness levels were significantly higher for women (p = 0.031), and those who were younger (p = 0.011), more educated (p < 0.001), had a better financial situation (p < 0.001), and had better health (p < 0.001). The same pattern was found for well-being, except in relation to gender, as men had higher levels (p = 0.016). These variables were found to be correlated. Discussion: Even though active aging is an important strategy to implement, it is indispensable to consider the perceptions and conditions that need to be in place before that. This study reveals that several social and health-related factors are associated with well-being and active aging awareness, as well as the differences between groups that exist in mainland Portugal in relation to that. This emphasizes how vital it is to address social inequalities in active aging efforts, which are not necessarily uncovered when only considering actual active aging measures.
    2023Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Cidades amigas das pessoas idosas - alguns dados exploratórios do Concelho de Portalegre
    Publication . Oliveira, Paula; Arco, Helena; Costa, Andreia; Arriaga, Miguel; Louro, Olga; Roque, Sofia; Alves, João Emílio; Dionísio, Bruno; Martins, Alexandre; Panaças, Luísa; Bravo, Maria de Deus
    Para a OMS “O envelhecimento ativo é o processo de otimização de condições de saúde, participação e segurança, de modo a melhorar a qualidade de vida à medida que as pessoas envelhecem” dependendo de vários fatores, influências e sentimentos (OMS, 2007 citado em FCG, 2009: 5). Assim é essencial conhecermos as condições de vida destas pessoas, contemplando dimensões ligadas à territorialidade ao nível dos espaços lúdico-desportivos, habitacionais, de transporte, serviço comunitário e saúde. Importa perceber ainda a forma como é efetuada a participação e inclusão social, a participação cívica bem como as potencialidades e constrangimentos da comunicação e informação que é disponibilizada ao idoso, tendo como objetivo último melhorar as condições oferecidas aos idosos. Foi objetivo deste trabalho, gerar um retrato local onde as pessoas idosas e instituições possam fazer a sua autoavaliação e registar os progressos efetuados baseado em perceções. Como estratégia metodológica, utilizámos o questionário elaborado pela OMS e cedido em Portugal pela Associação Vida.
    2012-12Documento de conferência Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Health Literacy among Older Adults in Portugal and Associated Sociodemographic, Health and Healthcare-Related Factors
    Publication . Costa, Andreia; Feteira-Santos, Rodrigo; Alarcão, Violeta; Henriques, Maria Adriana; Madeira, Teresa; Virgolino, Ana; Arriaga, Miguel; Nogueira, Paulo
    Although the health literacy level of the general population was described recently, little is known about its specific levels among older adults in Portugal. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the levels of health literacy demonstrated by older adults in Portugal and explore associated factors. Using a randomly generated list of telephone numbers, adults aged 65 years or more living in mainland Portugal were contacted in September and October 2022. Sociodemographic, health and healthcare-related variables were collected, and the 12-item version of the European Health Literacy Survey Project 2019–2021 was used to measure health literacy. Then, binary logistic regression models were used to investigate factors associated with limited general health literacy. In total, 613 participants were surveyed. The mean level of general health literacy was (59.15 ± 13.05; n = 563), whereas health promotion (65.82 ± 13.19; n = 568) and appraising health information (65.16 ± 13.26; n = 517) were the highest scores in the health literacy domain and the dimension of health information processing, respectively. Overall, 80.6% of respondents revealed limited general health literacy, which was positively associated with living in a difficult household financial situation (4.17; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.64–10.57), perceiving one’s own health status as poorer (7.12; 95% CI: 2.02–25.09), and having a fair opinion about a recent interaction with primary healthcare services (2.75; 95% CI: 1.46–5.19). The proportion of older adults with limited general health literacy in Portugal is significant. This result should be considered to inform health planning according to the health literacy gap of older adults in Portugal
    2023Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Manual de Apoio Psicossocial a Migrantes
    Publication . Brito, Bruno; Arriaga, Miguel; Gouveia, Susana
    Os mais recentes desenvolvimentos, numa das maiores crises migratórias na história na Europa mostrou a clara necessidade de preparação para fornecer ajuda a todos os que estão a atravessar as fronteiras à procura de segurança e de melhor vida, deixando muitas vezes para trás os seus familiares e pertences. O facto de estarem deslocados e as experiências de vida como a exposição à violência e destruição no país de origem ou durante o processo de migração, tem um potencial impacto negativo para a saúde mental e bem-estar dos migrantes – impacto este comprovado pela investigação e literatura científica. O presente manual reconhece a importância desses impactos negativos e apresenta estratégias e guidelines de apoio psicossocial, não apenas para os técnicos que prestam apoio nas fronteiras europeias, mas, sobretudo para quem vai receber os migrantes no seu país. O manual tem como visão promover abordagens específicas de apoio psicossocial para diferentes dimensões de assistência humanitária em situações de crise e pós-crise durante o processo de migração. Os eixos estratégicos do manual assentam no reforço dos mecanismos de resiliência, promovendo recursos individuais e da comunidade, compreender as necessidades e solicitações identificadas pelos migrantes e estabelecer (ou reativar) a ligação com a rede de apoio social, privilegiando os laços emocionais, culturais ou religiosos.
    2015-12Livro Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Memoria e atenção em bombeiros com perturbação de pós stresse traumático
    Publication . Arriaga, Miguel
    Com o presente estudo pretendeu-se estudar e analisar a Atenção e Memoria em Bombeiros com Perturbação Pós Stresse Traumático (PPST). Foi desenhada uma bateria de provas para a avaliação de Atenção e Memoria. A amostra foi composta por 2 grupos de 10 sujeitos (N=20), um com diagnostico de PPST e outro Saudável, sujeitos esses de corporações de Bombeiros do Distrito de Portalegre, constituída por n=15 (75%) do sexo masculino e n=5 (25%) do sexo feminino, com una media de idade de 30.2 anos (s = 10,88). Foi feita a comparação entre os grupos segundo tendo também em conta as variáveis idade e escolaridade. Comparativamente com o Grupo Sem PPST (saudável) e com os Valores referencia para a população Portuguesa o grupo Com PPST apresenta em todas as provas de Atenção e Memoria um pior desempenho. Este estudo confirma a existência de resultados inferiores no que respeita a Atenção e Memoria em indivíduos Com PPST quando comparados com um outro grupo que exerce as mesmas funções mas sem perturbação, os resultados apresentados são também inferiores quando comparado com a população general (valores referencia).
    2010Documento de conferência Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Perception of health status among the elderly population living in the historic center of Portalegre
    Publication . Calha, António; Cordeiro, Raul; Arriaga, Miguel
    In this communication we present the results of an research that aimed to assess the state of health, the feeling of loneliness and quality of life of Portalegre (Portugal) senior population. Our aim is to caracterize the perception of health status among the elderly population based on three indicators: self-assessment of health status; self-assessment of the existence of changes in health status and autonomy in performing everyday tasks.
    2014-11Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Social prescribing for older adults in mainland Portugal: Perceptions and future prospects
    Publication . Costa, Andreia; Henriques, Joana; Alarcão, Violeta; Madeira, Teresa; Virgolino, Ana; Henriques , Adriana; Santos, Rodrigo Feiteira; Polley, Marie; Arriaga, Miguel; Nogueira, Paulo
    Background: In order to address health inequalities, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and promote older adults' quality of life, it is necessary to explore non-medical approaches such as social prescribing. Social prescribing is a person-centered approach that allows health professionals to refer patients to services provided by the social and community sectors. This study aimed to explore older adults' perceptions of social prescribing in mainland Portugal and to identify factors associated with these perceptions, providing insights for future implementation strategies. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 613 older adults aged 65 to 93. Participants' sociodemographic, economic, and health characteristics were assessed, along with their perceptions of social prescribing's benefits and activity interest. Results: Over 75% of respondents agreed that social prescribing would benefit the health system and their community. Most participants (87.7% and 89.7%, respectively) thought that activities like personal protection and development activities and cultural enrichment would be particularly relevant to them. Factors such as marital status, education, health status, and pain/discomfort levels influenced the perceived relevance of these activities. Conclusion: This study reveals that older adults in mainland Portugal are open to social prescribing and suggests that tailored interventions considering individual preferences and characteristics can lead to more effective implementation and equal access to social prescribing. Further research and policy efforts should focus on integrating social prescribing into the healthcare system to support healthy aging in Portugal.
    2024Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Tensão arterial e obesidade na comunidade assídua do mercado municipal de Portalegre
    Publication . Costa, Andreia; Miranda, António; Vidinha, Francisco; Martins, Mário; Arriaga, Miguel; Louro, Olga; Cordeiro, Raul
    A tensão arterial é considerada um dos factores de risco mais importante em diversos problemas de saúde. Por outro lado, também a obesidade é considerada um problema de saúde pública em países desenvolvidos (WHO, 2004). As pessoas obesas têm um risco maior de desenvolver várias doenças, como diabetes mellitus tipo 2, doença cardíaca, hipertensão, acidente vascular cerebral, doenças do aparelho urinário, alguns tipos de cancro e problemas psicossociais (Eckersley, 2001). A população residente em Portalegre é caracterizada por uma população envelhecida e com uma elevada taxa de envelhecimento da população (INE, 2009). Também a localização geográfica do município, bem como os seus recursos pode contribuir para hábitos de vida facilitadores do desenvolvimento da hipertensão arterial e obesidade.
    2010Documento de conferência Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • "You get out of the house, you talk to each other, you laugh…And that's fantastic" - a qualitative study about older people's perceptions of social prescribing in mainland Portugal
    Publication . Costa, Andreia; Henriques, Joana; Alarcão, Violeta; Madeira, Teresa; Virgolino, Ana; Polley, Marie J.; Henriques, Adriana; Santos, Rodrigo Feiteira; Arriaga, Miguel; Nogueira, Paulo
    Background: Social prescribing (SP) is a non-clinical approach, most commonly based in healthcare units, that aims to address non-medical health-related social needs by connecting individuals with community-based services. This qualitative study explores the perception of Portuguese older adults regarding the benefits of SP and their willingness to participate in SP initiatives. Methods: Three face-to-face focus group sessions were conducted with 23 participants in different cities in Portugal. Open and semi-open questions were used to guide the discussions and thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: The participants recognized the potential benefits of SP for older adults, including diversifying leisure activities, improving mental health, and complementing existing support systems. They highlighted the need for external support, usually in the form of link workers, to facilitate personalized referrals and consider individual characteristics and preferences. While some participants expressed reluctance to engage in SP due to their existing busy schedules and a perceived sense of imposition, others showed openness to having new experiences and recognized the potential value of SP in promoting activity. Barriers to participation, including resistance to change, mobility issues, and family responsibilities, were identified. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the importance of a person-centered and co-designed approach to SP, involving older adults in the planning and implementation of interventions. The findings provide valuable insights for the development of SP programs tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of older adults in Portugal, ultimately promoting active and healthy aging. Future research should consider the perspectives of family doctors and include a broader representation of older adults from diverse geographic areas.
    2024Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais