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Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Portuguese-Speaking Countries: A Structural Equations Modeling Approach

Abstract: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (VH) has caused concerns due to the possible fluctuations that may occur directly impacting the control of the pandemic. In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with COVID-19 VH in Portuguese-speaking countries. We developed a web survey (N:6,843) using an online, structured, and validated questionnaire. We […]
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Sexual Exposure to HIV Infection during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM): A Multicentric Study

Abstract The practice of sex with casual partners without the use of adequate prevention in the period of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic among men who have sex with men (MSM) can expose them to the risk of infection by the HIV virus. To assess this, we conducted an online survey in April […]
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Fatores associados à prática de chemsex em Portugal durante a pandemia da COVID-19

Objetivo: investigar os fatores associados à prática do sexo sob o efeito de drogas (chemsex) entre homens que fazem sexo com homens (HSH) portugueses durante o período de distanciamento social pela COVID-19. Método: inquérito on-line aplicado em maio de 2020 a uma amostra de 1301 participantes residente em Portugal recrutados pelo método Respondent Driven Sampling […]
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Medical faculty profile is an important determinant of student profile and future practice expectations of medical students in Angola

Background Angola is among one of the most deprived countries in the world in terms of medical professionals. In the past decade, the Angolan Government has invested in the expansion of faculties of medicine in the country.  We analysed the profiles of medical students in Angola according to four clusters of medical schools: older faculty […]
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O papel do Estado, do setor privado e do setor social nos diferentes ciclos políticos de saúde em Portugal

Resumo: O sistema de saúde português é constituído por três importantes setores: o Estado, que intervém como regulador de todo o sistema, como planeador, como prestador e financiador do Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS); o setor social, com relevante intervenção, principalmente, nos cuida-dos continuados; e o setor privado, com importante papel na prestação de alguns […]
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The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: A syndemic perspective

Abstract The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has affected communities, populations, and countries throughout the world. As the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic developed, the extent to which the disease interacted with already existing endemic, non-communicable and infectious diseases became evident, hence deeply influencing health outcomes. Additionally, a synergistic effect has been demonstrated also with socio-economic, cultural, and contextual determinants of […]
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Associations between COVID-19-Related Digital Health Literacy and Online Information-Seeking Behavior among Portuguese University Students

Abstract We aim to evaluate the associations between digital health literacy (DHL) related to COVID-19 and online information-seeking behavior among university students. Methods: A total of 3.084 students (75.7% women), with an average age of 24.2 (SD = 7.5) participated in this cross-sectional study, most of whom (36.5%) were from social sciences and pursued a […]
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The relevance of educational attainments of parents of medical students for health workforce planning: data from Guiné-Bissau

Abstract Background: In this article, we analyze data collected in the context of health workforce planning (HWFP) for GuinéBissau as part of the development of the third National Health Strategy, to study the relationship between educational achievement of parents and medical student characteristics and professional expectations. Methods Cross-sectional analytical study of all frst-year medical students […]
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The 2019 Health Basic Law in Portugal: Political arguments from the left and right

The Portuguese National Health Service (NHS) was established in 1979. Since its inception, the relationship of the NHS with private-for-profit and private non-profit organisations has been controversially discussed between left and right-wing political parties, and this has also led also to academic debate. In 1990, a Health Basic Law was approved by right-wing parties, which […]
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Effects of covid-19 infection during pregnancy and neonatal prognosis: what is the evidence?

Background: Little is known about how COVID-19 infection affects pregnant women, as well as about the possibility of vertical transmission or that of premature labor. Thus, this study’s objective was to identify existing evidence to directive public policies. Method: Systematic literature review assessing papers published in the most comprehensive databases in the field of health. […]
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