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Relatório de estágio pedagógico de Educação Física realizado na Escola Secundária Dr. António Carvalho Figueiredo
No full textO presente documento oferece uma análise profunda das atividades desenvolvidas ao longo do período do estágio pedagógico, focado nos quatro domínios de intervenção distintos: a lecionação, a direção de turma, o desporto escolar e o seminário. Através deste processo, estabeleceu-se um modelo de planeamento por etapas, abrangendo todas as áreas consideradas e descrevendo as decisões pedagógicas e científico-pedagógicas adotadas. Na lecionação, observou-se a evolução da turma 11ºCT5 & AV, que abrangeu diversas áreas curriculares, incluindo as aprendizagens prioritárias e a relação com a disciplina de educação física. Este progresso resultou da utilização do questionário diagnóstico do aluno, uma ferramenta que permitiu antecipar problemas desde cedo, culminando no desenvolvimento do projeto específico de lecionação: "Impacto do aquecimento como prática pedagógica". Este projeto reforçou a importância da disciplina, promovendo a responsabilidade dos alunos como agentes ativos nas aulas e no planeamento das mesmas. A semana do "Professor a Tempo Inteiro" representou uma oportunidade para o desenvolvimento de competências pedagógicas, permitindo o aprimoramento do ciclo de feedback, a experiência de lecionar outros ciclos, e a otimização da gestão do espaço e do tempo de transição entre atividades, contribuindo para uma prática pedagógica mais eficiente. No papel de direção de turma, foi possível estabelecer uma relação mais próxima com os alunos, adaptando a abordagem pedagógica às suas necessidades e interesses. A coordenação com o corpo docente revelou-se essencial para promover o sucesso da turma, permitindo identificar estratégias que solucionassem os problemas identificados nos alunos. O projeto "Dinâmicas de teambuilding em contexto interdisciplinar", que articulou as disciplinas de filosofia e português com atividades de teambuilding, enriqueceu as aprendizagens. Na área do Desporto Escolar, a participação no núcleo de ténis possibilitou a observação da evolução técnica dos alunos. O projeto "Ténis a Pares: Cooperação e Competição Integradas" promoveu uma abordagem equilibrada entre competitividade e cooperação, adequando-se ao contexto escolar e respeitando o desenvolvimento juvenil. Durante o Seminário, foi explorada a integração do tema "Como podemos integrar o ciclismo no currículo da EF promovendo a aptidão física e consciencializar sobre a segurança rodoviária?", que envolveu uma análise dos interesses dos professores do grupo de educação física, culminando na apresentação de propostas didáticas. Este relatório refletiu a dinâmica do estágio pedagógico, sublinhando as estratégias adotadas, os marcos alcançados e as lições aprendidas, proporcionando uma visão completa desta etapa formativa.This document provided an in-depth analysis of the activities developed throughout the teaching internship period, focusing on the four distinct areas of intervention: teaching, class tutoring, school sports, and the seminar. Through this process, a staged planning model was established, covering all the considered areas and outlining the pedagogical and scientific-pedagogical decisions made. In teaching, the development of class 11ºCT5 & AV was observed, encompassing various curricular areas, including priority learnings and their relationship with the subject of physical education. This progress resulted from the prior use of the student diagnostic questionnaire, a tool that allowed for early identification of problems, culminating in the development of the specific teaching project: "The Impact of Warm-up as a Pedagogical Practice". This project reinforced the importance of the subject, promoting student responsibility as active agents in the lessons and their planning. The "Full-Time Teacher" week represented an opportunity for the development of pedagogical skills, allowing for the improvement of the feedback cycle, the experience of teaching other cycles, and the optimisation of space management and transition times between activities, contributing to a more efficient teaching practice. In the role of class tutor, it was possible to establish a closer relationship with the students, adapting the pedagogical approach to their needs and interests. Coordination with the teaching staff proved essential in promoting the success of the class, allowing for the identification of strategies to solve the problems identified in the students. The project "Team Building Dynamics in an Interdisciplinary Context", which linked the subjects of philosophy and Portuguese with team-building activities, enriched the learning experience. In the area of School Sports, participation in the tennis group made it possible to observe the technical development of the students. The project "Tennis in Pairs: Integrated Cooperation and Competition" promoted a balanced approach between competitiveness and cooperation, adapting to the school context and respecting the development of young people. During the Seminar, the integration of the topic "How can we integrate cycling into the PE curriculum, promoting physical fitness and raising awareness of road safety?" was explored. This involved an analysis of the interests of the physical education teaching group, culminating in the presentation of didactic proposals. This report reflected the dynamics of the teaching internship, highlighting the strategies adopted, the milestones achieved, and the lessons learned, providing a comprehensive view of this formative stage
History of mental health problems moderates the association between partner support during childbirth and women's mental health in the postpartum period
No full textPublisher Copyright: © 2025 The Author(s)Background: Partner support during childbirth is an important protective factor for women's perinatal mental health. However, its protective role in women experiencing vulnerabilities is largely unknown, namely in those with history of mental health problems. Aim: This study analysed (1) the association between partner support during childbirth and depressive, anxiety, and childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in the postpartum period; and (2) the moderating role of previous diagnosis of mental health problems in those associations. Design: Cross-sectional study with 284 women. Methods: At 2 months postpartum, participants reported on sociodemographic, obstetric, and mental health-related data, partner support during childbirth, and depressive (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), anxiety (State Anxiety Inventory), and childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (City Birth Trauma Scale) symptoms. Findings: More partner support during childbirth was associated with lower depressive, anxiety, and childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. Previous diagnosis of mental health problems was associated with higher depressive, anxiety, and childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and moderated the association between partner support during childbirth and depressive and anxiety symptoms. Higher partner support during childbirth was associated with lower depressive and anxiety symptoms, only in women without a previous diagnosis of mental health problems. Discussion: Findings suggest that partner support during childbirth can be a protective factor for women's postpartum mental health, particularly for women without a previous diagnosis of mental health problems. However, for those with a previous diagnosis of mental health problems, this support was not associated with symptoms. Conclusion: Women with a history of mental health problems may require additional support beyond that provided by their partners to prevent or mitigate postpartum mental health problems.This work was funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology—FCT (Portuguese Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education), under the grant HEI-LAB (UIDB/05380/2020; https://doi. org/10.54499/UIDB/05380/2020) and project 2022.01825.PTDC (http://doi.org/10.54499/2022.01825.PTDC). This research was funded by” la Caixa’’ Foundation’s Social Research Call 2023 under the project code LCF/PR/SR23/57000014. Funding was received in Portugal by the FSE and FCT – Fundaç˜ ao para a Ciˆ encia e a Tecnologia, I. P. (Individual CEEC 2023.06934.CEECIND [RC]; Individual grant 2024.06405.BD [DT]; Individual grant 2024.03648.BD [DF]). The funders had no role in study design; in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; in the writing of the report; or in the decision to submit the article for publication. The authors have stated that they had no interests that might be perceived as posing a conflict or bias
O impacto da gestão de recursos humanos verdes no desempenho da economia circular : o papel mediador da inovação sustentável
No full textAtualmente, as organizações desempenham um papel essencial na redução do impacto ambiental das suas atividades, assumindo uma postura ativa face às crescentes preocupações ambientais. Neste contexto, a Gestão de Recursos Humanos Verdes (GRHV) emerge como um elemento estratégico fundamental, ao promover práticas sustentáveis no seio das organizações. Torna-se, assim, relevante explorar de que forma podem, simultaneamente, fomentar a inovação sustentável, otimizar a utilização de recursos, minimizar desperdícios e, consequentemente, contribuir para a melhoria do desempenho da economia circular. Este estudo tem como objetivo avaliar de que forma a GRHV contribui para a promoção da sustentabilidade organizacional e para a melhoria do desempenho da economia circular, considerando o papel mediador da inovação sustentável. Para tal, foi desenvolvido um modelo conceptual que explora as relações entre a implementação de práticas verdes, a promoção da inovação sustentável e a melhoria da eficiência organizacional no uso de recursos. A investigação assenta numa abordagem quantitativa, com a recolha de dados através de questionários aplicados a diferentes organizações. Os resultados evidenciam que as práticas de GHRM influenciam positivamente as organizações no contexto da economia circular, onde o papel da inovação sustentável é fundamental para assegurar este mesmo desempenho. Assim sendo, empresas que adotam práticas sustentáveis tendem a otimizar a sua eficiência, promovendo uma cultura organizacional mais sustentável e impulsionando a consciência ambiental dos colaboradores. Além disso, essa mentalidade sustentável favorece o envolvimento afetivo dos colaboradores, fortalecendo a identificação com os valores da organização. O estudo contribui para a literatura científica ao evidenciar a importância da GRHV como motor de transformação para a sustentabilidade, oferecendo, ainda, recomendações práticas para as organizações que pretendam fortalecer o seu compromisso ambiental.Considering the escalating environmental concerns, organizations nowadays play a crucial role in mitigating the environmental effect of their operations. By encouraging sustainable practices in businesses, Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) becomes a key strategic component in this environment. Therefore, it is vital to investigate how they may all work together to promote sustainable innovation, maximize resource use, reduce waste, and ultimately enhance the circular economy's performance. Considering the mediating function of sustainable innovation, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the ways in which Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) advances organizational sustainability and enhances the performance of the circular economy. to evaluate how Green HRM practices affect businesses' performance within the framework of the circular economy while examining the function of sustainable innovation as a mediator. To do this, a conceptual model was created that investigates the connections among the adoption of green practices, the encouragement of sustainable innovation, and the enhancement of organizational resource utilization efficiency. The study uses a quantitative methodology, collecting data from several companies via questionnaires. There are 45 participants in the sample, including companies like Carristur, BLconsulting, Casino Solverde among others, cross-sectional research, a form of observational study that emphasizes outcomes during a certain time period of a target audience, was used as the approach (Savatz & Wellenius, 2023). The findings indicate that GHRM practices significantly impact firms within the framework of the circular economy, wherein sustainable innovation plays a crucial part in maintaining this performance. Therefore, firms that embrace sustainable practices tend to enhance their efficiency, encouraging a more sustainable corporate culture and raising employees' environmental consciousness. Furthermore, this sustainable attitude encourages emotional engagement from staff members, enhancing their sense of alignment with the company's principles. By emphasizing the significance of HRM as a catalyst for sustainable change and providing useful advice for businesses looking to deepen their environmental commitment, the study adds to the body of scholarly literature
Beyond Equality – Nonmonogamy and the Necropolitics of Marriage
No full textPublisher Copyright: © 2025 by the authors.‘Marriage equality’ has been a widely used slogan and mobilizing concept for LGBTQ+ rights’ movements across the globe striving for formal recognition for ‘same-sex’ or ‘same-gender’ marriages. In this article, we critically interrogate the terminology and political rationality that have given shape to ‘marriage equality’ campaigns. We demonstrate the structural erasure of non-monogamous relations and populations from the changes hoped for and envisioned in these mobilizations. The lack of any genuine and substantial concern with Consensual Non-monogamies (CNMs) from most of the literature in the field highlights the close entanglement of marriage with monogamy. As a result, ideas are scarce about how meaningful and adequate legal recognition and social policy provisions for a wide range of intimate, sexual, familial, and/or caring bonds or constellations on the CNM continuum could look like. We argue that the critique of the mononormativity inherent to marriage is fundamental to understanding the role of this in the 21st century. We identify the roots of the mononormativity of marriage in its governmental role as a necropolitical and biopolitical technology, evidenced by its ‘civilizing’ function in white settler colonial projects. Because of this, an expansion of the call for equality to include non-monogamous populations does not resolve but rather aggravates the problem. We conclude that any truly queer politics of CNM consequently needs to be anti-marriage.This work was supported by the European Commission through a grant within the MSCA-IF-EF-ST Funding Scheme (grant number 845889)
Relatório de estágio pedagógico em Educação Física na Escola Secundária Stuart Carvalhais
No full textO presente documento reflete o estágio pedagógico na Escola Secundária Stuart Carvalhais, nas quatro áreas que o integram, nomeadamente a Lecionação, Desporto Escolar, Direção de Turma e Seminário. Cada uma das áreas é suportada por uma breve introdução, plano de ação e balanço. Na área da lecionação, na turma do 11ºH, destaco a progressão dos alunos nas matérias prioritárias de ginástica de solo e minitrampolim, assim como na capacidade motora resistência, onde todos os alunos conseguiram melhorar a sua prestação no teste de aptidão física vaivém. No contexto do desporto escolar, como responsável pelo basquetebol de juvenis masculinos descrevo as ações técnico táticas ofensivas como básicas para a melhoria e progresso dos alunos em jogo. Quanto à direção de turma, para além do trabalho inerente a esta função, são abordadas questões relacionadas com a saúde mental na adolescência, onde destaco a importância da mesma nos dias de hoje, assim como a necessidade de intervenção nas escolas. O seminário tem como tema o ensino e avaliação dos jogos desportivos coletivos e teve como principal objetivo promover a formação dos professores de Educação Física, com foco na metodologia de ensino e avaliação dos Jogos Desportivos Coletivos.This document reflects the teaching internship at Stuart Carvalhais Secondary School, covering its four areas, specifically Teaching, School Sport, Class Management and Seminar. Each area is supported by a brief introduction, action plan and review. In the area of teaching, within the 11th grade H class, I highlight the students' progress in the priority subjects, such as of floor gymnastics and minitrampoline, as well as in endurance motor skills, where all the students managed to improve their performance in the beep test pysical fitness assessment. In the context of school sport, as one of the coachs of boys' youth basketball team, I describe offensive technical tactical actions as fundamental for the improvement and progress of the students in the game. Regarding class management, beyond the inherent duties of this role, issues related to mental health in adolescence are addressed, emphasizing its importance today and the need for intervention in schools. The seminar focus on teaching and assessment of team sports games, aiming to promote the training of Physical Education teachers, with an emphasis on the methodology of teaching and assessing team sports games
Explorando o Potencial dos Polissacarídeos de Ankistrodesmus brauniiAtividade Antioxidante In Vitro e Biocompatibilidade Cutânea In Vivo
No full textPublisher Copyright: © 2025 ALIES. All rights reserved.As demandas atuais por fontes cosméticas sustentáveis contendo compostos de origem natural conduziram à pesquisa extensa de cepas promissoras de microalgas para cultivo em larga escala. Dada a enorme variedade de cepas de microalgas, bem como seu potencial cosmético diverso, neste estudo, foi cultivado Ankistrodesmus braunii em fotobiorreatores tubulares para extrair polissacarídeos (PSs), visando incorporação em um protótipo de gel dermocosmético. A atividade antioxidante in vitro foi determinada pelo ensaio DPPH• (2,2-difenil-1-picril-hidrazil), e os experimentos in vivo foram realizados com participantes, medindo-se a hidratação superficial da pele (SK) e a perda de água transepidérmica (TEWL) para avaliar a biocompatibilidade cutânea, ou seja, a segurança dos PSs. Os PSs de A. braunii apresentaram desempenho superior no teste DPPH•, assim, foram incorporados a um protótipo de gel, cujo perfil de segurança foi estabelecido por meio do ensaio de biocompatibilidade cutânea. A biocompatibilidade das amostras foi confirmada pelos resultados de SK e TEWL, que não foram afetados após a aplicação dos géis. Os resultados sugeriram não apenas a biocompatibilidade dos PSs no dermocosmético, mas, também, o potencial antioxidante in vitro, confirmando a viabilidade deste material como um novo ingrediente em formulações cosméticas.Current demands for sustainable cosmetic sources containing naturally derived compounds have led to extensive research for promising microalgae strains for large-scale cultivation. Given the enormous variety of microalgae strains, as well as their diverse cosmetic potential, here, we cultivated Ankistrodesmus braunii in tubular photobioreactors to extract polysaccharides (PSs) aiming their incorporation into a dermocosmetic prototype gel. In vitro antioxidant activity was determined by the DPPH• (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) assay, and in vivo experiments were performed on participants, measuring skin superficial (SK) hydration and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) to determine cutaneous biocompatibility, i.e., the PS safety. A. braunii aqueous PS had superior performance through the DPPH• test, thus, it was incorporated in a gel sample, and its safety profile was established by the cutaneous biocompatibility assay. The biocompatibility of the samples was confirmed by the SK hydration and TEWL results, which were not affected after the application of the gels. Our results suggested not only the biocompatibility of the microalgae PS dermocosmetic, but also the in vitro antioxidant potential, confirming the viability of this material as a new ingredient in cosmetic formulations.Esta pesquisa foi financiada pelo Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq, número de concessão 303862/2022-0); pela Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP, números de concessão 2015/11194-6, 2016/22000- 0, 2022/09905-5 e 2024/01920-0); e pela FCT (Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia), I.P., através de fundos nacionais, sob os projetos DOI 10.54499/ UIDP/04567/2020, DOI 10.54499/UIDB/04567/2020 e DOI 10.54499/EXPL/BTM-MAT/0112/2021 atribuídos ao CBIOS.This research was funded by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq, grant number 303862/2022-0); Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP, grant numbers 2015/11194-6, 2016/22000-0, 2022/09905- 5, and 2024/01920-0); and FCT (Foundation for Science and Technology), I.P. through national funds under DOI 10.54499/UIDP/04567/2020, DOI 10.54499/UIDB/04567/2020 and DOI 10.54499/EXPL/ BTM-MAT/0112/2021 projects attributed to CBIOS
Oferta alimentar em máquinas de venda automática de alimentos e bebidas numa universidade privada
No full textPublisher Copyright: © 2025 ALIES. All rights reserved.A entrada no ensino superior é um período transicional importante, caracterizado pela aquisição de maior independência nas escolhas alimentares. O objetivo deste estudo é caracterizar a oferta de alimentos e bebidas nas MVAAB de uma instituição privada de ensino superior. Para tal, foi desenvolvida e aplicada uma ferramenta de avaliação às MVAAB presentes na universidade, sendo a recolha de dados efetuada durante o mês de janeiro de 2023. A categorização dos alimentos e bebidas (permitidos/proibidos) seguiu as normas do Despacho n.º 8127/2021. Nas 16 máquinas avaliadas (6 de alimentos e bebidas e 10 de bebidas quentes), os géneros alimentícios encontrados com maior frequência foram os chocolates (30,1%), as águas sem gás (14,0%) e as bolachas de chocolate (18,6%). Nos equipamentos avaliados, 49% dos géneros alimentícios presentes foram classificados como proibidos (variando entre 42,9% na Biblioteca e 50,3% na Sala PC). A quantidade média de açúcar padrão das máquinas de bebidas quentes foi superior a 5 g, ultrapassando o valor máximo definido pela legislação. Esses resultados destacam a necessidade de reformular a oferta alimentar nas MVAAB da universidade privada em estudo, com o objetivo de melhorar a qualidade nutricional dos géneros alimentícios disponibilizados e promover hábitos alimentares mais saudáveis.The transition to higher education is an important period, characterized by the acquisition of greater independence in food choices. The aim of this study was to characterize the food and beverage offerings in the vending machines at a private higher education institution. To this end, an evaluation tool was developed and applied to the vending machines present at the university, with data collection carried out during January 2023. The categorization of food and beverages (permitted/prohibited) followed the guidelines of Despacho n.º8127/2021. In the 16 machines evaluated (6 for food and beverages and 10 for hot drinks), the most frequently found food items were chocolates (30.1%), non-carbonated water (14.0%), and chocolate biscuits (18.6%). In the evaluated machines, 49% of the food items were classified as prohibited (ranging from 42.9% in the Library to 50.3% in the PC Room). The average standard sugar content of the hot beverage machines exceeded 5 g, surpassing the maximum value set by the legislation. These results highlight the need to reformulate the food offerings in the vending machines at the studied private university, with the aim of improving the nutritional quality of the food items provided and promoting healthier eating habits
Informing future seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns based on past experience : a mixed-method approach with eligible populations and healthcare professionals
No full textCopyright © 2025 Oliveira, Gonzalez, Mendes, Paulino, Gaspar, António, Costa, Pinto, Costa and De Arriaga.BACKGROUND: Seasonal vaccination campaigns against influenza and COVID-19 are critical for protecting vulnerable populations. Scientific evidence on past campaigns is essential for the effectiveness of future campaigns. This study aims to: (1) assess predictors of influenza and COVID-19 vaccination intentions (2) explore perceived barriers and facilitators of 2023-2024 seasonal vaccination campaign.METHODS: A cross-sectional study employing both quantitative and qualitative methods was conducted. The quantitative study involved a sample of 231 respondents from Portugal, including healthcare professionals and vaccination eligible population: individuals over 60 years of age, and individuals with chronic diseases. Quantitative data were collected via an online survey to assess vaccination literacy, attitudes, and future vaccination intention. The qualitative study consisted of four focus groups with a total of 17.PARTICIPANTS: Vaccinated/unvaccinated individuals and healthcare professionals. Thematic analysis was used to explore perceptions of eligible populations about this vaccination campaign.RESULTS: Quantitative analysis revealed that attitudes toward vaccination and factors related to personal/family health predicted future vaccination intentions for influenza and COVID-19. Thematic analysis identified key facilitators, such as positive perceptions of pharmacies as vaccination sites and an early start of the campaign specifically for vaccinated groups. Barriers were related to campaign communication, fear of side effects, vaccination fatigue, and the co-occurrence of high temperatures during the campaign start. Unvaccinated individuals expressed lower perceived susceptibility and severity.CONCLUSION: The study highlights the importance of clear communication, addressing vaccination fatigue, and considering environmental factors. Improving proximity between health professionals as trusted information sources and the population, alongside customized communication, may also enhance vaccination uptake among the eligible population. The potential influence of weather conditions on the acceptance of vaccination campaigns is a topic that deserves further consideration in the future, within the scope of climate changes
Os serviços de apoio domiciliário e a promoção da saúde e bem-estar das pessoas idosas : o caso da Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Amadora
No full textEste estudo analisa o papel dos Serviços de Apoio Domiciliário na promoção da saúde e bem-estar de idosos no concelho da Amadora, Portugal. O objetivo foi caracterizar o perfil dos utentes e avaliar o impacto destes serviços na sua qualidade de vida. A metodologia foi quantitativa, com recolha de dados através de inquéritos por entrevista realizados entre janeiro e maio de 2023, com 69 utentes do Serviços de Apoio Domiciliário Centro da Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Amadora. Os resultados mostram que 65.20% dos utentes são mulheres, sendo a maioria (42.03%) dos 80 aos 89 anos. Todos enfretam problemas de saúde e mobilidade. As doenças mais prevalentes são hipertensão (55.07%), problemas cardíacos (36.23%) e osteoarticulares (24.64%). Quanto à mobilidade, 72.46% deslocam-se autonomamente dentro de casa, embora 24.6% nunca saiam devido a barreiras arquitetónicas. Constatou-se que 40.58% dos utentes vivem sozinhos, recorrendo sobretudo ao apoio informal dos filhos e ao suporte formal prestado pelos Serviços de Apoio Domiciliário para obtenção dos cuidados. Conclui-se que os SAD são essenciais para promover a autonomia, saúde e qualidade de vida da população idosa. É crucial investir na formação contínua dos cuidadores, melhorar infraestruturas para acessibilidade e fortalecer as redes de apoio comunitário, respondendo, assim, aos desafios do envelhecimento demográfico.This study examines the role of Home Care Services in promoTng the health and well-being of older adults in the municipality of Amadora, Portugal. The objecTve was to characterize the profile of service users and assess the impact of these services on their quality of life. A quanTtaTve methodology was employed, with data collected through interviews conducted between January and May 2023, involving 69 users of the Home Care Services Center of Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Amadora.The results reveal that 65.20% of the users are women, with the majority (42.03%) aged between 80 and 89 years. All users face health and mobility challenges. The most prevalent condiTons are hypertension (55.07%), heart problems (36.23%), and osteoarTcular issues (24.64%). Regarding mobility, 72.46% can move independently within their homes, though 24.6% never leave due to architectural barriers. AddiTonally, 40.58% of the users live alone, primarily relying on informal support from their children and formal care provided by the Home Care Services for their needs.The study concludes that Home Care Services are essenTal for promoTng the autonomy, health, and quality of life of the elderly populaTon. ConTnuous training for caregivers, improving accessibility infrastructure, and strengthening community support networks are crucial to addressing the challenges of demographic aging