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J Nucl Cardiol ; 30(4): 1592-1601, 2023 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35641695

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BACKGROUND: Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is an under-diagnosed disease presenting as a restrictive cardiomyopathy with high morbidity and mortality. Wild-type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is mostly seen in elderly patients, with increasing prevalence as life expectancy is growing. New diagnostic imaging techniques and treatments allow for a better prognosis, but lack of clinical awareness delays timely diagnosis and appropriate management. Our purpose was to investigate the knowledge of clinicians regarding ATTR-CM and to assess the availability of imaging resources in the Latin-American region. METHODS AND RESULTS: Two online surveys were distributed among clinicians and nuclear medicine professionals, respectively: one asking about awareness of CA in different clinical scenarios, and the other about the availability of diagnostic resources and studies performed. 406 responses were received for the first survey and 82 for the second, representing 17 and 14 countries, respectively. A significant lack of awareness was identified among clinicians, although appropriate diagnostic resources are generally available. Survey data showed that very few patients are evaluated for ATTR-CM in most Latin-American countries. CONCLUSIONS: The surveys demonstrated the need for educational programs and other measures to increase clinical awareness and early detection of CA, so patients receive timely treatment and management of the disease.


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Neuropatias Amiloides Familiares , Cardiomiopatias , Humanos , Idoso , Neuropatias Amiloides Familiares/diagnóstico por imagem , Neuropatias Amiloides Familiares/epidemiologia , América Latina/epidemiologia , Cintilografia , Diagnóstico Precoce , Cardiomiopatias/diagnóstico , Pré-Albumina
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Am Heart J ; 240: 81-88, 2021 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34147462

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BACKGROUND: The Fifty-Fifty trial demonstrated that a peer-group-based intervention was able to improve healthy behaviors in individuals with cardiovascular (CV) risk factors immediately post-intervention. OBJECTIVES: To determine the long-term sustainability of a one-year peer-group-based intervention focused on CV health and behavior. METHODS: A total of 543 adults aged 25 to 50 years with at least 1 CV risk factor were screened and recruited, received initial training through workshops, and were then randomized 1:1 to a peer-group-based intervention group (IG) or a self-management control group (CG) for 12 months. At a median of 52 months from baseline, 321 participants were re-assessed (~60% retention). The primary outcome was the mean change in a composite health score related to blood pressure, exercise, weight, alimentation, and tobacco use (Fuster-BEWAT score [FBS], range 0-15). Intervention effects were assessed using linear-mixed effects models. RESULTS: The mean age of retained participants was 48.0 years (SD: 5.4), and 73% were female. Consistent with previous results, the change of overall FBS was significantly greater in the IG than in the CG at 12-month follow-up (between-group difference, 0.60 points; 95% CI, 0.08-1.12; P = .025). Assessment of long-term sustainability (52-month follow-up) showed that there were no between-group differences in the mean overall FBS (IG mean score, 8.52; 95% CI, 7.97-9.07 vs CG mean score, 8.51; 95% CI, 7.93-9.10; P = .972) or in the change of overall FBS from screening (IG mean change, 0.64; 95% CI, 0.00-1.28; CG mean change, 0.46; 95% CI, -0.20-1.12; P = .497). CONCLUSIONS: A one-year peer-group-based intervention showed favorable results at immediate post-intervention but did not demonstrate significant differences between the IG and CG at 52 months. Combination of an initial training period (workshops) with the maintenance of peer-support groups or other re-intervention strategies may be required to achieve sustained effects on healthy behaviors. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT02367963. Registered (https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02367963).


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Doenças Cardiovasculares/prevenção & controle , Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde , Fatores de Risco de Doenças Cardíacas , Influência dos Pares , Apoio Social , Adulto , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Autogestão
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Am Heart J ; 215: 27-40, 2019 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31277052

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Unhealthy habits in adolescents are increasing at an alarming rate. The school offers a promising environment in which to implement effective preventive strategies to improve adolescents' lifestyle behaviors. The SI! Program is a multilevel multicomponent school-based health-promotion intervention aimed at all stages of compulsory education in Spain. We present the study design of the SI! Program for Secondary Schools, targeting adolescents aged 12 to 16 years. AIM: The main goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of the SI! Program educational intervention on adolescent lifestyle behaviors and health parameters. METHODS: The study was designed as a cluster-randomized controlled intervention trial and enrolled 1326 adolescents from 24 public secondary schools in Spain, together with their parents/caregivers. Schools and their students were randomly assigned to the intervention group (the SI! curriculum-based educational program over 2 or 4 academic years) or to the control group (usual curriculum). The primary endpoint will be the change from baseline at 2-year and 4-year follow-up in the composite Ideal Cardiovascular Health (ICH) score, consisting of four health behaviors (body mass index, dietary habits, physical activity, and smoking) and three health factors (blood pressure, total cholesterol, and glucose). Secondary endpoints will include 2-year and 4-year changes from baseline in ICH score subcomponents, the Fuster-BEWAT health scale, adiposity markers (waist circumference and body composition), polyphenol and carotenoid intake, and emotion management. DISCUSSION: The overarching goal of the SI! Program is to instill healthy behaviors in children and adolescents that can be sustained into adulthood. The SI! Program for Secondary School is a comprehensive health-promotion intervention targeting 12-16-year-old adolescents and their immediate environment. The present study addresses the optimal timing and impact of the educational intervention on health in adolescence.


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Exercício Físico/fisiologia , Comportamento Alimentar , Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde , Educação em Saúde/métodos , Obesidade/prevenção & controle , Serviços de Saúde Escolar/organização & administração , Instituições Acadêmicas , Adolescente , Índice de Massa Corporal , Criança , Currículo , Feminino , Humanos , Estilo de Vida , Masculino , Obesidade/epidemiologia , Obesidade/fisiopatologia , Obesidade/psicologia , Espanha/epidemiologia
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Am Heart J ; 210: 9-17, 2019 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30716509

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Unhealthy habits in children are increasing at an alarming rate. The school provides a promising setting for effective preventive strategies to improve children's lifestyle behaviors. The SI! Program is a multilevel multicomponent school-based educational intervention aimed at all stages of compulsory education in Spain. Here, we present the design of the SI! Program for Elementary School cluster-randomized controlled trial, targeting children aged 6 to 11 years. This trial aims to study the impact of different timings and intensities of exposure to SI! Program activities on elementary school children and their immediate environment (parents/caregivers, teachers, and school). The trial includes 1770 children from 48 public elementary schools in Madrid (Spain), together with their parents and teachers. Schools and their children were randomly assigned to the intervention group (the SI! curriculum-based educational program over 3 or 6 academic years) or to the control group (standard curriculum). The primary outcomes are the change from baseline at 3-year and 6-year follow-up in children's scores for knowledge, attitudes, and habits (KAH) and health factors (blood pressure, height, weight, waist circumference, and skinfold thickness). Secondary outcomes include 3-year and 6-year changes from baseline in lifestyle questionnaire scores for parents/caregivers and teachers, and in the school environment questionnaire. The overarching goal of the SI! Program is to provide an effective and sustainable health promotion program for the adoption of healthy behaviors in children. The present trial will address the impact and the optimal timing and duration of this educational intervention in the elementary school setting.


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Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Promoção da Saúde/métodos , Avaliação de Programas e Projetos de Saúde , Estudantes , Determinação da Pressão Arterial , Pesos e Medidas Corporais , Criança , Currículo , Saúde da Família , Estilo de Vida Saudável , Humanos , Pais , Professores Escolares , Instituições Acadêmicas , Espanha
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J Adolesc Health ; 74(5): 1039-1048, 2024 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38323971

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PURPOSE: To determine cardiovascular health (CVH) trajectories and their association with sociodemographic and cardiometabolic outcomes in adolescence. METHODS: One thousand eighty adolescents attending 24 secondary schools enrolled in the SI! Program for Secondary Schools trial in Spain were assessed at approximately 12, 14, and 16 years of age. CVH was assessed according to American Heart Association criteria based on seven metrics (smoking status, body mass index, physical activity, diet, blood pressure, total cholesterol, and blood glucose), and CVH trajectories were identified by latent class trajectory modeling. Associations between CVH trajectories, sociodemographic characteristics, and cardiometabolic outcomes were analyzed using generalized linear and Poisson models. RESULTS: Five CVH trajectory groups were identified: poor-stable (27 adolescents [2.5%]), intermediate-substantial rise (79 [7.3%]), intermediate-substantial decline (63 [5.8%]), intermediate-mild decline (403 [37.3%]), and intermediate-mild rise (508 [47.1%]). Boys and adolescents from families with low-average income, low-intermediate educational attainment, and a migrant background more frequently belonged to groups with lower baseline CVH and poor or declining trajectories. The intermediate-substantial decline group had the highest prevalence ratio for overweight/obesity (3.84; 95% confidence interval: 2.86-5.16) and metabolic syndrome (4.93; 95% confidence interval: 1.21-20.04) at age 16, whereas prevalence was lowest in the intermediate-mild rise group. DISCUSSION: Adolescent CVH trajectories differ according to socioeconomic characteristics and are associated with cardiometabolic outcomes. Primordial prevention interventions should be implemented early in life, taking into account CVH trajectories and with a particular focus on vulnerable populations.


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Doenças Cardiovasculares , Masculino , Estados Unidos , Humanos , Adolescente , Doenças Cardiovasculares/epidemiologia , Espanha/epidemiologia , Dieta , Índice de Massa Corporal , Pressão Sanguínea/fisiologia , Nível de Saúde , Fatores de Risco
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Eur J Prev Cardiol ; 30(12): 1236-1244, 2023 09 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37140006

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AIMS: Large studies linking adolescents' objectively measured sleep duration and adiposity markers are lacking. We characterized sleep duration and its cross-sectional and longitudinal associations with adiposity markers in adolescence. METHODS AND RESULTS: Seven-day accelerometry was performed in a cohort of adolescents enrolled in the SI! Program for Secondary Schools trial in Spain at approximately ages 12 (1216 adolescents, 49.6% girls), 14 (1026 adolescents, 51.3% girls), and 16 (872 adolescents, 51.7% girls) years. Participants were classified as very short sleepers (VSS; <7 h), short sleepers (SS; 7-<8 h), or recommended-time sleepers (RTS; 8-10 h). Adjusted associations between sleep duration and adiposity markers were analysed using generalized linear and Poisson models. At ∼12 years, 33.7% of adolescents met sleep recommendations, and this percentage decreased with advancing age (22.6% at ∼14 and 18.7% at ∼16 years). Compared with RTS, overweight/obesity prevalence ratios at ∼12, 14, and 16 years among SS were 1.19 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.09-1.30], 1.41 (95% CI: 1.34-1.48), and 0.99 (95% CI: 0.77-1.26) and among VSS were 1.30 (95% CI: 1.28-1.32), 1.93 (95% CI: 1.41-2.64), and 1.32 (95% CI: 1.26-1.37). Compared with adolescents who always met sleep recommendations, the prevalence of overweight/obesity was ∼5 times higher in those never meeting recommendations or meeting them only once. Similar trends were observed for the waist-to-height ratio (P = 0.010) and fat mass index (P = 0.024). CONCLUSION: Most adolescents did not meet sleep recommendations. Shorter sleep duration was independently associated with unfavourable adiposity markers, and such adverse impact was cumulative. Health promotion programmes should emphasize the importance of good sleep habits.


This study used a wearable activity tracker to analyse sleep patterns and their association with adiposity markers in a large cohort of adolescents at ages 12, 14, and 16 years.At 12 years, only 34% of adolescents met sleep recommendations (eight or more hours of sleep per day), and this percentage decreased with advancing age (23% at 14 and 19% at 16 years). Adolescents sleeping <8 h a day were more likely to present overweight, obesity, or other adverse adiposity markers than their peers with sufficient sleep.The link between insufficient sleep and adverse adiposity markers was independent of energy intake and physical activity levels, indicating that sleep itself is important. Therefore, health promotion programmes for adolescents should emphasize the importance of good sleep habits.


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Adiposidade , Sobrepeso , Adolescente , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Índice de Massa Corporal , Estudos Transversais , Estudos Longitudinais , Obesidade/epidemiologia , Sobrepeso/epidemiologia , Sono , Duração do Sono , Criança
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JAMA Cardiol ; 8(9): 816-824, 2023 09 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37531100

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Importance: School-based interventions offer an opportunity for health promotion in adolescence. Objective: To assess the effect of 2 multicomponent educational health promotion strategies of differing duration and intensity on adolescents' cardiovascular health (CVH). Design, Setting, and Participants: The SI! Program for Secondary Schools is a 4-year cluster randomized clinical intervention trial conducted in 24 secondary schools from Barcelona and Madrid, Spain, from September 7, 2017, to July 31, 2021. Eligible participants were adolescents enrolled in the first grade of secondary school. Interventions: Schools and their participants were randomized to receive a health promotion intervention (SI! Program) over 4 school years (long-term intervention [LTI], 8 schools, 412 adolescents) or 2 school years (short-term intervention [STI], 8 schools, 504 adolescents) or to receive the standard curriculum (control, 8 schools, 441 adolescents). Main outcome and Measures: The primary end point was the between-group difference at 2 and 4 years in the change from baseline of the overall CVH score, as defined by the American Heart Association (range, 0-14 points, with a higher score indicating a healthier CVH profile). Intervention effects were tested with multilevel mixed-effects models. A complete-case intention-to-treat analysis was performed as the primary analysis. Results: Of the randomized students, the study enrolled 1326 adolescents (684 [51.6%] boys, mean [SD] age, 12.5 [0.4] years at recruitment) with a study completion rate of 86.0%. Baseline overall CVH scores were 10.3 points in the LTI group, 10.6 points in the STI group, and 10.5 points in the control group. After 2 years, at halfway through the LTI and at the end of the STI, the difference in the CVH score change was 0.44 points (95% CI, 0.01-0.87; P = .04) between the LTI group and the control group and 0.18 points (95% CI, -0.25 to 0.61; P = .39) between the STI group and the control group. At 4 years, differences for the LTI and STI groups vs control were 0.12 points (LTI: 95% CI, -0.19 to 0.43; P = .42) and 0.13 points (STI: 95% CI, -0.17 to 0.44; P = .38). No adverse events were reported. Conclusions and Relevance: Overall, the tested school-based health promotion strategies in this randomized clinical trial had a neutral effect on the CVH of the adolescents. Although there was evidence of a marginal beneficial effect at a point halfway through implementation in the LTI group, such a benefit was not noted at 4 years. Further research is warranted into the efficacy of school-based health promotion programs. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03504059.


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Promoção da Saúde , Instituições Acadêmicas , Estados Unidos , Masculino , Humanos , Adolescente , Criança , Feminino , Educação em Saúde , Espanha/epidemiologia
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J Am Coll Cardiol ; 79(3): 283-298, 2022 01 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35057915

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Implementing a health promotion program for children is a complex endeavor. In this review, we outline the key lessons learned over 10 years of experience in implementing the SI! Program (Salud Integral-Comprehensive Health) for cardiovascular health promotion in preschool settings in 3 countries: Colombia (Bogotá), Spain (Madrid), and the United States (Harlem, New York). By matching rigorous efficacy studies with implementation science, we can help bridge the divide between science and educational practice. Achieving sustained lifestyle changes in preschool children through health promotion programs is likely to require the integration of several factors: 1) multidisciplinary teams; 2) multidimensional educational programs; 3) multilevel interventions; 4) local program coordination and community engagement; and 5) scientific evaluation through randomized controlled trials. Implementation of effective health promotion interventions early in life may induce long-lasting healthy behaviors that could help to curb the cardiovascular disease epidemic.


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Doenças Cardiovasculares/prevenção & controle , Promoção da Saúde/organização & administração , Pré-Escolar , Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde , Humanos , Estilo de Vida , Avaliação de Programas e Projetos de Saúde , Serviços de Saúde Escolar
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J Am Coll Cardiol ; 75(13): 1565-1578, 2020 04 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32241373

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BACKGROUND: Long-term evaluations of child health promotion programs are required to assess their sustainability and the need for reintervention. OBJECTIVES: This study sought to explore the long-term impact of a preschool health promotion intervention delivered in an urban low-income area of Colombia (phase 1) and to assess the effect of a new community-based intervention (phase 2). METHODS: In phase 1, a cross-sectional analysis of knowledge, attitudes, and habits (KAH) toward a healthy lifestyle and ideal cardiovascular health (ICH) scores of 1,216 children 9 to 13 years old was performed. Of the total, 596 had previously received a preschool health promotion intervention at 3 to 5 years old, whereas the remaining 620 were not previously intervened (intervention-naive group). In phase 2, all children were cluster randomized 1:1 to receive either a 4-month educational intervention (the SI! Program) to instill healthy behaviors in community centers (24 clusters, 616 children) or to control (24 clusters, 600 children). Previously intervened and intervention-naive children were not mixed in the same cluster. The primary outcomes were the change from baseline in KAH and ICH scores. Intervention effects were tested for with linear mixed-effects models. RESULTS: In phase 1, ∼85% of children had nonideal cardiovascular health, and those who previously received a preschool intervention showed a negligible residual effect compared with intervention-naive children. In phase 2, the between-group (control vs. intervention) differences in the change of the overall KAH and ICH scores were 0.92 points (95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.28 to 2.13; p = 0.133) and -0.20 points (95% CI: -0.43 to 0.03; p = 0.089), respectively. No booster effect was detected. However, a dose-response effect was observed, with maximal benefit in children attending >75% of the scheduled intervention; the difference in the change of KAH between the high- and low-adherence groups was 3.72 points (95% CI: 1.71 to 5.73; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Although overall significant differences between the intervention and control groups were not observed, high adherence rates to health promotion interventions may improve effectiveness and outcomes in children. Reintervention strategies may be required at multiple stages to induce sustained health promotion effects (Salud Integral Colombia [SI! Colombia II]; NCT03119792).


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Intervenção Educacional Precoce/estatística & dados numéricos , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Promoção da Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Estilo de Vida Saudável , Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino
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Nutrients ; 11(10)2019 09 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31561533

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Previous studies on the association between dietary habits and cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) in adolescents have generated conflicting results. The aim of this study was to describe dietary patterns (DP) in a large sample of Spanish adolescents and to assess their cross-sectional relationship with CVRF. In total, 1324 adolescents aged 12.5 ± 0.4 years (51.6% boys) from 24 secondary schools completed a self-reported food frequency questionnaire. DPs were derived by cluster analysis and principal component analysis (PCA). Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, lipid profile, and glucose levels were assessed. Linear mixed models were applied to estimate the association between DPs and CVRF. Three DP-related clusters were obtained: Processed (29.2%); Traditional (39.1%); and Healthy (31.7%). Analogous patterns were obtained in the PCA. No overall differences in CVRF were observed between clusters except for z-BMI and z-FMI values, total cholesterol, and non-HDL cholesterol, with the Processed cluster showing the lowest mean values. However, differences were small. In conclusion, the overall association between DPs, as assessed by two different methods, and most analyzed CVRF was weak and not clinically relevant in a large sample of adolescents. Prospective analysis may help to disentangle the direction of these associations.


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Doenças Cardiovasculares/etiologia , Dieta/estatística & dados numéricos , Serviços de Saúde Escolar/estatística & dados numéricos , Adolescente , Antropometria , Glicemia/análise , Pressão Sanguínea , Doenças Cardiovasculares/epidemiologia , Criança , Análise por Conglomerados , Estudos Transversais , Dieta/efeitos adversos , Inquéritos sobre Dietas , Comportamento Alimentar , Feminino , Humanos , Modelos Lineares , Lipídeos/sangue , Masculino , Análise de Componente Principal , Fatores de Risco , Instituições Acadêmicas , Espanha/epidemiologia
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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30845645

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Different studies around the world indicate that the percentages of overweight and obesity in childhood and adolescence are high. In this context, it would be useful to have a common, valid, and reliable instrument to assess health behaviors of families that allows comparisons of data from different countries. The objective is the adaptation of a Spanish version of the Family Health Behavior Scale (FHBS). The questionnaire originally developed by Moreno group was translated and adapted following the International Test Commission protocol. Its psychometric properties were evaluated through analysis of internal consistency, factor analysis and other evidences of validity. The Spanish version of the FHBS demonstrated adequate reliability coefficients, and its factor structure sufficiently replicated that obtained by the original measurement. The results suggested that the adapted version of the questionnaire was an adequate and valid measure for the evaluation of family health behaviors related to the prevention of overweight and obesity.


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Saúde da Família , Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adaptação Fisiológica , Adulto , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Análise Fatorial , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Obesidade/psicologia , Pais/psicologia , Psicometria , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Espanha , Tradução
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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31461871

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Background: Patient satisfaction is a principal indicator in the evaluation of the stay of pediatric patients in hospitals, since its consequences can emotionally interfere with health treatment. The aim of this study was to obtain a valid scale to assess children's satisfaction with their time spent as a patient in an Andalusian hospital. Method: The Children's Satisfaction with Hospitalization Questionnaire (CSHQ) was applied to 623 pediatric patients hospitalized in Andalusia. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) showed one dimension underlying the children's satisfaction with their hospitalization. After that, we developed a depuration analysis process to achieve a valid and unidimensional scale to assess children's satisfaction. Results: The eleven-item one-dimension solution showed suitable consistency and goodness-of-fit indices. The final scale addresses hosting aspects as the main dimension of a minor's satisfaction in Andalusian hospitals. Conclusion: A unidimensional scale has been determined for the assessment of children's satisfaction with their stay in Andalusian hospitals based on hosting aspects. Nonetheless, other dimensions underlying the satisfaction of patients should also be considered.


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Criança Hospitalizada/psicologia , Satisfação do Paciente/estatística & dados numéricos , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Análise Fatorial , Feminino , Hospitalização , Humanos , Masculino , Espanha , Inquéritos e Questionários
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Respir Med ; 102(6): 857-61, 2008 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18339529

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BACKGROUND: It was hypothesized that asthmatic patients with mutant alleles in the leukotriene pathway should not respond to leukotriene receptor antagonists and the concept of a tailored treatment is increasingly supported. METHODS: Sixty-one patients (mean age 24.9 years, range 14-52) with moderate persistent asthma were clinical and immunological assess prior and after a 6-month treatment with montelukast. Tandem repeat polymorphisms were genotyped in the promoter (-147 to -176) of 5-lipoxygenase gene (ALOX5). RESULTS: Thirty-two patients (52.5%) were homozygous for the five repeats allele; 17 (27.9%) were heterozygous (4/5 repeats) and 12 (19.7%) were homozygous for 4/4 repeats. After the montelukast treatment decrease number of asthma exacerbations, improvement of FEV(1) and decreased use of beta(2) agonists was observed in patients with 5/5 or 4/5 repeats. Conversely, the patients with 4/4 repeats genotype did not modify these data after treatment. CONCLUSIONS: It was confirmed that ALOX5 promoter polymorphisms have a clear influence in montelukast response in atopic moderate persistent asthma patients. The genetic study could identify those patients most likely to respond to montelukast.


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Acetatos/uso terapêutico , Antiasmáticos/uso terapêutico , Araquidonato 5-Lipoxigenase/genética , Asma/genética , Regiões Promotoras Genéticas/genética , Quinolinas/uso terapêutico , Adolescente , Adulto , Distribuição por Idade , Asma/tratamento farmacológico , Asma/fisiopatologia , Ciclopropanos , Feminino , Volume Expiratório Forçado , Genótipo , Humanos , Imunoglobulina E/sangue , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Polimorfismo Genético , Distribuição por Sexo , Sulfetos , Sequências de Repetição em Tandem/genética , Resultado do Tratamento
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J Am Coll Cardiol ; 72(25): 3310-3319, 2018 12 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30527619

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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the world, largely because of risk factors modifiable by changes in behavior. There is evolving evidence that our behavior as adults has its roots in the environment that we live in from early childhood. Early sustained multicomponent educational programs focused on health promotion in children may represent a window of opportunity to potentially prevent disease in adulthood. The integration of school-based, family-based, and community-based strategies, along with the support of public policies, are likely necessary for the success of these programs. In this review, the authors describe the future of promoting health. Specifically: 1) reasons why children should be a focus for health promotion (alarming trends of risk factors, association between unhealthy factors and subclinical disease, and cost-effectiveness); 2) strategies for health promotion in children (school-based, family-based, and community-based approaches) along with legislative efforts; and 3) research gaps are discussed.


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Doenças Cardiovasculares/prevenção & controle , Exercício Físico/fisiologia , Promoção da Saúde/tendências , Obesidade Infantil/prevenção & controle , Serviços de Saúde Escolar/tendências , Doenças Cardiovasculares/diagnóstico , Doenças Cardiovasculares/epidemiologia , Criança , Promoção da Saúde/métodos , Humanos , Obesidade Infantil/diagnóstico , Obesidade Infantil/epidemiologia , Fatores de Risco
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Gac Sanit ; 31(6): 492-498, 2017.
Artigo em Espanhol | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27914749

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OBJECTIVE: To develop an instrument to assess the satisfaction of children and teenagers with their stay in hospital. METHODS: A qualitative analysis of hospitalisation satisfaction dimensions based on the feedback of hospitalised children and teenagers; a content validation study by a group of experts of the items generated for the different satisfaction dimensions; and a pilot study to assess the usefulness of the questionnaire with a sample of 84 children and teenagers hospitalised in Andalusia. RESULTS: After successive refinements, a short questionnaire was obtained which took between 5 and 15minutes to complete. All items presented positive item-total correlations (r>0.18). The questionnaire showed an internal consistency index of 0.779 (Cronbach's alpha) and significant rank differences (Mann-Whitney U test; p<0.001) with medium size effects (η2>0.151) in three satisfaction dimensions compared between hospitals. DISCUSSION: A short, easy-to-answer questionnaire was developed that is reliable regarding its internal consistency and sensitive to differences in hospital satisfaction dimensions. Once validated, it will be used to assess the satisfaction of children and teenagers with their hospital stay, in addition to being a potential indicator of quality of care.


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Hospitalização , Pacientes Internados/psicologia , Satisfação do Paciente , Psicologia do Adolescente , Psicologia da Criança , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adolescente , Criança , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Projetos Piloto , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes
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J Am Coll Cardiol ; 67(5): 476-85, 2016 Feb 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26562047

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BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases stem from modifiable risk factors. Peer support is a proven strategy for many chronic illnesses. Randomized trials assessing the efficacy of this strategy for global cardiovascular risk factor modification are lacking. OBJECTIVES: This study assessed the hypothesis that a peer group strategy would help improve healthy behaviors in individuals with cardiovascular risk factors. METHODS: A total of 543 adults 25 to 50 years of age with at least 1 risk factor were recruited; risk factors included hypertension (20%), overweight (82%), smoking (31%), and physical inactivity (81%). Subjects were randomized 1:1 to a peer group-based intervention group (IG) or a self-management control group (CG) for 12 months. Peer-elected leaders moderated monthly meetings involving role-play, brainstorming, and activities to address emotions, diet, and exercise. The primary outcome was mean change in a composite score related to blood pressure, exercise, weight, alimentation, and tobacco (Fuster-BEWAT score, 0 to 15). Multilevel models with municipality as a cluster variable were applied to assess differences between groups. RESULTS: Participants' mean age was 42 ± 6 years, 71% were female, and they had a mean baseline Fuster-BEWAT score of 8.42 ± 2.35. After 1 year, the mean scores were significantly higher in the IG (n = 277) than in the CG (n = 266) (IG mean score: 8.84; 95% confidence interval (CI): 8.37 to 9.32; CG mean score: 8.17; 95% CI: 7.55 to 8.79; p = 0.02). The increase in the overall score was significantly larger in the IG compared with the CG (difference: 0.75; 95% CI: 0.32 to 1.18; p = 0.02). The mean improvement in the individual components was uniformly greater in the IG, with a significant difference for the tobacco component. CONCLUSIONS: The peer group intervention had beneficial effects on cardiovascular risk factors, with significant improvements in the overall score and specifically on tobacco cessation. A follow-up assessment will be performed 1 year after the final assessment reported here to determine long-term sustainability of the improvements associated with peer group intervention. (Peer-Group-Based Intervention Program [Fifty-Fifty]; NCT02367963).


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Terapia Comportamental/métodos , Doenças Cardiovasculares , Comportamento Alimentar , Atividade Motora/fisiologia , Sobrepeso , Comportamento de Redução do Risco , Fumar , Adulto , Doenças Cardiovasculares/epidemiologia , Doenças Cardiovasculares/prevenção & controle , Doenças Cardiovasculares/psicologia , Eficiência Organizacional , Comportamento Alimentar/fisiologia , Comportamento Alimentar/psicologia , Feminino , Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde , Humanos , Estilo de Vida , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Avaliação de Resultados em Cuidados de Saúde , Sobrepeso/epidemiologia , Sobrepeso/psicologia , Sobrepeso/terapia , Grupo Associado , Medição de Risco , Fatores de Risco , Fumar/epidemiologia , Fumar/psicologia , Fumar/terapia , Abandono do Uso de Tabaco/métodos
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