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- Alcohol use during pregnancy - a Portuguese studyPublication . Xavier, M. R.; Dias, P.; Martins, C.Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy is a significant health problem because of the risks for negative prenatal, neonatal and later neurobehavioral outcomes ranging from subtle developmental problems to fetal alcohol syndrome. In spite of the increase of consumption of Portuguese women, data about alcohol use during pregnancy is scarce. This work aims to describe patterns of alcohol consumption and possible relations with psychological experience of pregnancy in a sample of 1000 pregnant Portuguese women. Recruitment strategies included healthcare professionals, word of mouth, collaboration with community/health services and national websites and social networking sites commonly consulted by pregnant women (in–person self-report questionnaires and online questionnaires). The questionnaires included standardized scales (AUDIT and Pregnancy and Motherhood Attitudes Scale) and questions about sociodemographics, gestation and parity, and healthcare. Data concerning descriptive and inferential analysis about alcohol use and attitudes toward pregnancy and maternity will be present. Despite World Health Organization, European and Portuguese governmental concerns and recommendations, we found that approximate 20% (in-person and online) pregnant women continue to drink during pregnancy and that consumptions are related to differences on some dimensions of the psychological experience of pregnancy. We defend that adequate screening and report strategies must be organized based on a non-punitive/collaborative approach between different professionals involved in health care arena. We hope that this kind of work represents an alert and a step for future research as a base to setting out effective strategies for prevention, screening and management of alcohol consumption during pregnancy in our country.
- Child development, parenting and primary health care role: parents’ and family physicians’ perspectivesPublication . Fareleira, F.; Xavier, M. R.; Veiga, E.; Martins, C.
- Educação e formação de adultos: resiliência, desenvolvimento pessoal e vocacionalPublication . Meireles, S.; Xavier, M. R.Em Portugal os níveis de escolarização e qualificação profissional são frequentemente baixos. Este facto acarreta exclusão social e desvalorização daquilo que são as aprendizagens adquiridas ao longo da vida nos contextos não formais e informais. O estudo a apresentar tem como objecto de análise o envolvimento de adultos pouco escolarizados no processo de RVCC – Reconhecimento, Validação e Certificação de Competências, nomeadamente, compreender o seu impacto em indivíduos com baixas qualificações, atendendo a aspectos como a resiliência e o desenvolvimento pessoal e vocacional. Para isso, contou com uma amostra de 52 indivíduos junto dos quais foi analisado o domínio vocacional. Foi também utilizada uma entrevista semi-estruturada administrada a 12 indivíduos permitindo dar forma ao perfil dos adultos que integram o reconhecimento de adquiridos. Os resultados apontam para que a passagem no processo, apesar de não produzir alterações no domínio vocacional, ainda assim, contemple benefícios pessoais e profissionais, sobretudo, nos adultos resilientes.
- Newborn competences and transition to parenthood: knowledge and practices of a group of Portuguese nurses after touchpoints trainingPublication . Rosas, A. C.; Xavier, M. R.; Veiga, E.It is undeniable the association between nursing training and quality of care, skills development and the ability to apply scientific knowledge in the nursing care context. The Touchpoints model emphasizes the individual developmental characteristics and the influence of relationship-based and family-centered care. Thus, Touchpoints model represents an useful tool for quality nurse practice during the transition to parenthood. This work aims to explore nurses’ knowledge and care practices with newborns and their parents after training in Touchpoints. We contacted via e-mail all nurses with training obtained in the first six Touchpoints courses of Portugal (n=23). Fifteen nurses agreed to participate in this study. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted (in person or via Skype) based on a script developed by the research team. All interviews were audio recorded and later verbatim transcribed. The content was then analyzed using a semi-inductive approach supported by software the Nvivo. From the analysis of the interviews resulted three main categories (Parents-bBaby Relations,Pparents-NurseRrelations and Neonatal Period). Data are presented and discussed taking into account the purpose of the study, revealing nurses’ knowledge about newborn characteristics and professional practice with newborns and their families in transition to parenthood. Principles of Touchpoints model are evident in diverse categories. The study highlights the importance of nurses’ role working with families in the neonatal period and the pertinence of Touchpoints principles for the quality of their practices.
- Perceptions about alcohol use during pregnancy in France, Portugal and Spain: a cross-cultural qualitative studyPublication . Xavier, M. R.; Franco, R.; Charro, B.; Hoffmeister, K.; Fruscione, M.; López-Pinto, I.
- PMA, relação diádica, ansiedade e depressão: considerações quanto ao género e número de ciclosPublication . Pinho, M.; Xavier, M. R.; Martins, C.; Dantas, S.; Lopes, E.