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O consumo de tabaco e o ambiente familiar : Prevenção e cessação em estudantes de enfermagem
No full textIntrodução: O consumo de tabaco constitui-se como um dos maiores desafios para a saúde mundial. Segundo a OMS (2017) afeta aproximadamente sete milhões de pessoas sendo uma das principais causas de morte na União Europeia. O início precoce do consumo associado ao ambiente familiar evidencia a necessidade da prevenção, cessação e consciencialização especialmente em futuros profissionais de saúde.
Objetivo: Analisar comportamentos tabágicos entre estudantes do 1º ano do Curso em Enfermagem e a Influência Familiar; Identificar alternativas sociais de prevenção e cessação tabágica através do projeto NoSmokeStudents (NSS).
Metodologia: A pesquisa desenvolveu-se em duas etapas. Na primeira, de natureza mista, foi aplicado um questionário a 86 estudantes para recolha de dados sociodemográficos, hábitos tabágicos, funcionalidade familiar (APGAR), dependência (Fagerström) e motivação para cessação (Richmond). Na segunda, qualitativa e participativa, envolveu 61 estudantes em metodologias colaborativas (World Café, Árvore de Problemas/Soluções e plataforma Mentimeter) com posterior análise de conteúdo.
Resultados: A prevalência de consumo foi de 8,1%, com início na adolescência, motivada pela curiosidade. Verificou-se um baixo consumo diário, baixa dependência e fraca motivação para a cessação. Apesar do conhecimento dos riscos, observam-se lacunas face à legislação. A influência familiar foi identificada, sem significado estatístico.
Emergiram seis categorias principais destacando-se estratégias inovadoras como apoio emocional, tecnologias digitais e gamificação.
Conclusão: A iniciação ao consumo de tabaco relaciona-se com fatores sociais e emocionais. Estratégias de motivação assentes no bem-estar e apoio familiar associadas a políticas revelam-se fundamentais para a prevenção e cessação entre estudantes de enfermagem.
Palavras-chave: Tabaco, Estudantes, Família, Prevenção, Cessação.Abstract
Introduction: Tobacco consumption is one of the greatest challenges to global health. According to the WHO (2017), it affects approximately seven million people and is one of the leading causes of death in the European Union. The early onset of consumption associated with the family environment highlights the need for prevention, cessation, and awareness, especially among future health professionals.
Objective: Analyze smoking behaviors first-year nursing students and the influence of family; Identify social alternatives for tobacco prevention and cessation through the NoSmokeStudents (NSS) project.
Methodology: The research was developed in two stages. In the first stage of a mixed nature, a questionnaire was administered to 86 students to collect sociodemographic data, smoking habits, family functioning (APGAR), dependence (Fagerström), and motivation for cessation (Richmond). In the second stage, qualitative and participatory, 61 students were involved in collaborative methodologies (World Café, Problem/Solution Tree, and Mentimeter platform) with subsequent content analysis.
Results: The prevalence of consumption was 8.1%, with onset in adolescence, motivated by curiosity. There was low daily consumption, low dependence, and weak motivation for cessation. Despite awareness of the risks, gaps in legislation were observed. Family influence was identified, but without statistical significance. Six main categories emerged, highlighting innovative strategies such as emotional support, digital technologies, and gamification.
Conclusion: The initiation of tobacco consumption is related to social and emotional factors. Motivation strategies based on well-being and family support, combined with policies, are crucial for prevention and cessation among nursing students.
Keywords: Tobacco, Students, Family, Prevention, Cessation
Bio-Regions as An Innovative Model of Sustainable Rural Development: An Integrative Literature Review
No full textThe Bio-Regions, whose origin dates back to Italy, constitute an innovative model of rural development anchored in endogenous dynamics, valuing territorial specificities, local social capital and participatory governance mechanisms. Its integrated approach seeks to articulate organic farming, environmental sustainability, community cohesion and proximity circuits. This study aims to contribute to the scientific and political debate around Bio-Regions, exploring their transformative potential in the context of territorial public policies. Through an integrative literature review, we sought to understand not only the conceptual and practical evolution of the Bio-Regions, but also the implications of their consolidation in different territorial contexts. The analysis focused on indexed scientific publications and non conventional specialized literature, collected through professional and academic networks. The selection of contributions was guided by thematic criteria, favoring studies that addressed institutional factors, the mobiliza tion of local actors and the role of public policies in the operationalization of this development model. The results highlight the decisive role of the institutional dimension in the consolidation of Bio-Regions, underlining the importance of integrated and participatory political strategies. At the same time, significant gaps in sci entific production are identified, particularly with regard to the systematic assessment of the economic, social and environmental impacts associated with the implementation of the Bio-Regions
Literacia em saúde e autogestão da diabetes tipo 2 : Programa educacional para famílias
No full textIntrodução: A Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 (DM2) é uma doença crónica de elevada
prevalência, com impacto na qualidade de vida das pessoas e famílias. A literacia em saúde
e o suporte familiar são fatores-chave na promoção da autogestão da doença. Este estudo
teve como objetivo avaliar o impacto de um programa educativo na literacia em saúde e na
autogestão da pessoa com DM2, bem como a influência do suporte familiar na adesão
terapêutica e saúde emocional.
Material e Métodos: Estudo de natureza mista, com abordagem quantitativa,
descritiva, transversal e correlacional, realizado na USF. Participaram 116 pessoas com DM2
e familiares, selecionados em contexto de consulta autónoma de enfermagem. Utilizaram-se
questionários sociodemográficos, a escala WHOQOL-Bref e a PAID-5. O programa educativo
envolveu sessões teórico-práticas sobre autocuidado, alimentação, atividade física,
monitorização e gestão emocional.
Resultados: Participantes fisicamente ativos apresentaram melhor qualidade de vida
(74,1 vs. 67,9; p = 0,005), embora sem diferenças significativas no distress emocional. Não
se verificaram diferenças relevantes entre géneros ou local de residência. A intervenção
evidenciou ganhos na comunicação familiar, adesão ao regime terapêutico e autonomia da
pessoa com DM2.
Conclusão: O programa educativo mostrou-se eficaz na promoção da literacia em
saúde, na autogestão da DM2 e no envolvimento familiar, reforçando a importância de
intervenções educativas no âmbito da enfermagem comunitária.
Palavras-chave: Diabetes tipo 2; Literacia em Saúde; Autogestão; Enfermagem
Comunitária; Educação em Saúde; Família.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a highly prevalent chronic disease
that significantly impacts the quality of life of individuals and their families. Health literacy and
family support are key factors in promoting disease self-management. This study aimed to
evaluate the impact of an educational program on health literacy and self-management in
people with T2DM, and the influence of family support on treatment adherence and emotional
well-being.
Materials and Methods: This mixed-methods study employed a quantitative,
descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational approach. It was conducted at USF and involved
116 individuals with T2DM and their family members, recruited during nursing consultations.
Data collection included sociodemographic questionnaires, the WHOQOL-Bref, and the PAID5. The educational program comprised theoretical-practical sessions on self-care, nutrition,
physical activity, monitoring, and emotional management.
Results: Physically active participants reported higher quality of life (74.1 vs. 67.9; p
= .005), with no significant differences in emotional distress. No relevant differences were
found between genders or place of residence. The intervention demonstrated improvements
in family communication, therapeutic adherence, and self-management autonomy.
Conclusion: The educational program was effective in promoting health literacy, selfmanagement of T2DM, and active family involvement, highlighting the relevance of structured
educational interventions in community nursing.
Keywords: Type 2 Diabetes; Health Literacy; Self-Management; Community Nursing;
Health Education; Family
Kinetics and Isotherm Study of Ceftriaxone Removal Using Functionalized Biochar Combined with Photocatalysis
No full textThe increasing presence of antibiotics such as cephalosporins in wastewater represents a significant environmental risk. These compounds are excreted in large quantities, and conventional wastewater treatment plants are often ineffective at their removal. Consequently, the development of more sustainable and efficient treatment technologies is essential. In this study, the removal of cephalosporins from aqueous solutions was evaluated through adsorption using pine bark biochar, photocatalysis with TiO2, and a combination of both processes. Kinetic experiments were conducted with cephalosporin solutions (15 mg/L), employing 150 mg/L of biochar, 100 mg/L TiO2, or their combination, under continuous stirring and/or UV-vis irradiation. Samples were collected at 0 and 120 min and analyzed via UV-vis spectrophotometry. Adsorption isotherms were established for initial cephalosporin concentrations ranging from 5 to 50 mg/L. The biochar alone achieved a removal efficiency of 94.2% after 120 min. Photocatalysis with TiO2 alone resulted in 75% removal, while the combined approach reached 95.9%, indicating a synergistic effect between adsorption and photodegradation mechanisms. Kinetic data fitted the pseudosecond-order model, and the Langmuir isotherm provided the best correlation, suggesting monolayer adsorption. These findings demonstrate that pine bark biochar, whether used independently or in combination with TiO2, constitutes an eco-friendly, effective, and low-cost alternative for the removal of antibiotics from wastewater, while simultaneously contributing to the valorization of forestry residuesN/
Manual de Apoio à Empregabilidade: Transição para o Mercado de Trabalho na Área Social
Get PDFO Manual de Apoio à Empregabilidade: Transição para o Mercado de Trabalho na Área Social foi idealizado como um recurso de orientação prática, sobretudo, direcionado a estudantes e recém-diplomados da área. Surge na continuidade do primeiro manual (Martins et al., 2023), reforçando o apoio ao estudante/diplomado, oferecido pelo Gabinete de Promoção da Empregabilidade do Diplomado em Intervenção Socioeducativa (GAPE-DIS) da ESEV. Disponibiliza ferramentas para enfrentar os desafios iniciais do mercado de trabalho, bem como a atualização e reconversão laboral, no exercício da profissão. Reúne informação relevante e apresenta estratégias práticas, com o objetivo de incentivar a ação, proatividade e inovação, individuais, nomeadamente sobre: procura ativa/adaptação às rotinas de emprego e empreendedorismo
The sustainability of regions as a challenge for higher education - the problem-solving and project-building methodology in teaching cultural management
Get PDFTeaching in higher education is a constant challenge, as it requires not only permanent updating, but also the search for and implementation of the most appropriate methodologies that enable the transmission of scientific and technical knowledge to students and their training to apply abstract knowledge to concrete situations in the future profession. The Cultural Management unit of the Tourism, Cultural and Heritage Management degree, due to its multidisciplinary nature, requires the use of teaching methodologies that are capable of involving students in problem-solving and enabling them to intervene in the different areas of cultural management, namely: urban management and rehabilitation; management of built heritage; and management of cultural tourism. This is why this unit was taught (2023-2024) using the problem-solving and project-building methodology, promoting collaborative teaching and action research. The choice of this methodology sought to: increase students' critical thinking; foster creativity; apply scientific knowledge to real-world situations; and build students' confidence in their skills. Therefore, we intend to present not only the learning path taken throughout the semester, but also the results achieved. We also intend to demonstrate how the construction of the cultural management project contributed to consolidating the students' knowledge of the content covered and to increasing their confidence in preparing them for the labour market.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
O uso dos materiais manipuláveis no ensino das operações com frações no 5.º ano do 2.º CEB.
No full textA análise crítica enquadra-se no Mestrado em Ensino do 1.º CEB e de Matemática e Ciências Naturais no 2.º CEB, no qual a prática supervisionada é componente fundamental da formação docente. A prática supervisionada permitiu relacionar a teoria e prática, desenvolver competências pedagógicas e refletir criticamente sobre as intervenções em contextos reais. No estudo qualitativo realizado, investigou-se o uso de materiais manipuláveis na aprendizagem das operações com frações em alunos do 5.º ano do 2.º CEB, por meio de sete tarefas envolvendo materiais manipuláveis. Os resultados demonstraram que o uso desses materiais facilitou a compreensão das operações, a transição entre representações matemáticas e a elaboração de generalizações. Conclui-se que o uso intencional e planeado dos materiais manipuláveis, aliado a outras estratégias didáticas, contribui para uma aprendizagem mais significativa. A prática supervisionada e o estudo reforçam a importância da experiência em contextos reais e dos recursos concretos no ensino da matemática.The critical analysis is part of the Master's Degree in Teaching in the 1st Cycle of Basic Education and in Mathematics and Natural Sciences in the 2nd Cycle of Basic Education, in which supervised practice is a fundamental component of teacher training. The supervised practice allowed for the connection between theory and practice, the development of pedagogical skills, and critical reflection on interventions in real-life contexts. In the qualitative study conducted, the use of manipulatives in learning operations with fractions was investigated in 5th-grade students of the 2nd Cycle of Basic Education through seven tasks involving manipulatives. The results showed that the use of these materials facilitated the understanding of operations, the transition between mathematical representations, and the development of generalizations. It is concluded that the intentional and planned use of manipulatives, combined with other didactic strategies, contributes to more meaningful learning. The supervised practice and the study reinforce the importance of experience in real-life contexts and of concrete resources in mathematics teaching
Promoção da Comunicação e Interação Social num Adolescente com Perturbação do Espectro do Autismo – Estudo de Caso
No full textA presente investigação centra-se na análise da comunicação e da interação social de um adolescente de 14 anos com Perturbação do Espetro do Autismo (PEA) de Grau II e Perturbação do Desenvolvimento Intelectual. A PEA caracteriza-se por dificuldades persistentes na comunicação e na interação social, associadas a padrões restritos e repetitivos de comportamento, o que exige a intervenções educativas e terapêuticas ajustadas às especificidades individuais. O estudo pretende dar resposta às questões: De que forma se manifesta a comunicação e a interação social de um adolescente com Perturbação do Espetro do Autismo (PEA) no seu contexto quotidiano?; Que impacto têm as estratégias educativas e terapêuticas implementadas pelos diferentes contextos de vida do adolescente no seu desenvolvimento comunicativo e social? A investigação recorre a uma metodologia qualitativa. Foi realizado um estudo de caso, junto dos pais, da irmã, dos terapeutas e da docente de educação especial, através de entrevistas semiestruturadas, observação sistemática e análise documental. Os resultados evidenciam dificuldades significativas na comunicação verbal e não verbal. Envolvendo um vocabulário limitado, recorrendo frequentemente à ecolalia e alternando entre português e inglês. No que respeita à interação social, esta manifesta-se de forma predominantemente reativa e de curta duração. Entre as estratégias identificadas, salientam-se a utilização de suportes visuais, o reforço positivo e a manutenção de rotinas bem estruturadas. Esta investigação confirmou que uma intervenção coordenada, contínua e individualizada constitui um fator essencial para o desenvolvimento das competências comunicativas e sociais em jovens com PEA, reforçando a importância da colaboração entre os diferentes contextos.This study focuses on the analysis of the communication and social interaction of a 14- year-old adolescent diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level II and Intellectual Developmental Disorder. ASD is characterised by persistent difficulties in communication and social interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour, which require educational and therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs. The study aims to address the following questions: How are communication and social interaction manifested in the daily life of an adolescent with ASD? What impact do the educational and therapeutic strategies implemented across the adolescent’s different life contexts have on their communicative and social development? Using a qualitative methodology, this research adopts a case study design involving the adolescent’s parents, sister, therapists, and special education teacher. Data collection included semistructured interviews, systematic observations, and document analysis. The findings highlight significant difficulties in both verbal and nonverbal communication, including a limited vocabulary, frequent echolalia, and alternating use of Portuguese and English. Social interaction is predominantly reactive and brief in duration. Among the identified strategies, visual supports, positive reinforcement, and the use of well-structured routines were particularly notable. This investigation confirms that coordinated, continuous, and individualised intervention is essential for fostering communicative and social development in young people with ASD, reinforcing the importance of collaboration across the various contexts in which the adolescent participates
Drivers of Health and Wellness Product Purchases
Get PDFNowadays, consumers look at food products not only as ways to satiate hunger, but also as means of improving their healthiness or, at least, a general feeling of healthiness. Modern consumer trends focus on choosing foods that, beyond nutritional value, also bear some kind of health-enhancing properties. Therefore, markets, industrials, academics, and consumers must all come together to build a successful market in the health and wellness food products sector. This chapter discusses different perspectives on this relation, starting from the functional foods markets and moving on to different motivators for purchasing and consuming healthy foods. When the consumers have the possibility of making well-informed food choices, this is pivotal, since it contributes decisively to general public health. It is only through the cooperative work of all partners involved, from the concept to successful marketing of health-promoting food products, that the food sector is able to grow in a sustainable way