Food price trends during the COVID-19pandemic in Brazil. The present study aims to analyze the trends in food price in Brazil with emphasis on the period of the Covid-19 pandemic (from March 2020 to March 2022). Data from the Brazilian Household Budget Survey and the National System of Consumer Price Indexes were used as input to create a novel data set containing monthly prices (R$/Kg
Women's alcohol consumption during the restriction phases of the COVID-19pandemic in Brazil: a phone-based survey. Women were more prone to consuming alcohol as a coping mechanism for COVID-19 pandemic stressors than men. Worldwide evidence shows increased consumption during the social restriction phases, adversely impacting women's health. The study aimed to describe women's alcohol use
Fatigue and resilience in Master's and PhD students in the Covid-19pandemic in Brazil: A cross-sectional study. The aim of this study was to analyze levels of fatigue and resilience of Brazilian graduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic and to determine whether there is an association between fatigue and resilience and sociodemographic and academic factors. Data were analyzed using
Exposure and power of TV food advertising during the COVID-19pandemic in Brazil: a content analysis. With the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions imposed to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the Brazilian population has increased the time spent at home and watching television (TV). Since food advertising exposure is a key driver of food choices, this study described the content of food
Effects of 12-Weeks of Home-Based Exercise Training on Physical and Cognitive Function of Older Adults: Randomized Trial Comparing Virtual Versus Minimal Supervision in the Context of the Covid-19Pandemic in Brazil. We investigated the effects of a 12-week home-based exercise program delivered with virtual or minimal supervision on the physical and cognitive function of community-dwelling older adults in the context of the COVID-19pandemic in Brazil. The study was registered on the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials platform (code: RBR-8qby2wt). Thirty-eight older adults (81% female and 68±7 years old), non-disabled, and without cognitive impairment or dementia, were randomly assigned to a 12-week home-based exercise program: 1) virtual supervision (classes remotely delivered through
Substance use and adolescent mental health during the COVID-19pandemic in Brazil: a longitudinal approach. To describe the changes in alcohol and drug use by Brazilian adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic (April-August 2021), and to analyze the relationship between alcohol use changes and psychiatric symptomatology. A secondary analysis with a longitudinal approach was performed with data
The COVID-19pandemic in Brazil: space-time approach of cases, deaths, and vaccination coverage (February 2020 - April 2024). To assess the evolution of the COVID-19pandemic in Brazil and its macro-regions, considering disease incidence and mortality rates, as well as identifying territories with still rising disease indices and evaluating vaccine coverage and population adherence to COVID-19
Outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 and seasonal viruses among 2 million adults hospitalized for severe acute respiratory infection during the COVID-19pandemic in Brazil. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the circulation of seasonal respiratory viruses. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 and seasonal viruses in adults hospitalized with severe acute
Populism and health. An evaluation of the effects of right-wing populism on the COVID-19pandemic in Brazil. What are the effects of right-wing populism in the struggle against COVID-19? We explore data from Brazil, a country whose populist radical right-wing president was among the prominent denialists regarding the effects of the pandemic. Using cross-sectional and weekly-panel data for 5,570
Burnout syndrome in different teaching levels during the covid-19pandemic in Brazil. This article's purpose is to compare burnout syndrome indicators at different levels of teaching in Brazil during the covid-19 pandemic. The comparison also considers the teachers' quality of life and health, working conditions, and digital competence. The hypotheses of this study
Clinical and epidemiological aspects of severe acute respiratory infection: before and during the first year of the COVID-19pandemic in Brazil. Widespread respiratory infections with high morbidity rates caused by respiratory viruses represent a significant global public health problem. Our objective was to describe cases and deaths from severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) in Brazil over
Health condition, income loss, food insecurity and other social inequities among migrants and refugees during the COVID-19pandemic in Brazil. Brazil is the destination of many international migrants and refugees and, given the circumstances of their entry into the country, many face difficulties due to the absence of targeted policies. Thus, the objective of this study was to survey the social
Profile of Antimicrobial Consumption in Patients Assisted by a Palliative Care Team During the COVID-19Pandemic in Brazil. This study aimed to evaluate the profile of antimicrobial consumption in patients assisted by a palliative care (PC) team during the COVID-19 pandemic. A retrospective observational study was conducted in a quaternary hospital. Patients assisted by the PC team in 2020 were
Multimorbidity worsened anxiety and depression symptoms during the COVID-19pandemic in Brazil. Multimorbidity is a global health issue impacting the quality of life of all ages. Multimorbidity with a mental disorder is little studied and is likely to have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We used a survey of 14,007 respondents living in Brazil to investigate whether people who already had
Closed doors: Predictors of stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD during the onset of COVID-19pandemic in Brazil. The rise in mental health problems in the population directly or indirectly because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a major concern. The aim of this study was to investigate and compare independent predictors of symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression
Impact of Social Isolation on the Physical and Mental Health of Older Adults: A Follow-Up Study at the Apex of the COVID-19Pandemic in Brazil. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people's lives and caused changes in habits. The World Health Organization recommends social isolation as a way of minimizing the risk of contagion of the disease. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of social
Children and adolescents' emotional problems during the COVID-19pandemic in Brazil. Brazil has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the largest numbers of youth impacted by school closure globally. This longitudinal online survey assessed emotional problems in children and adolescents aged 5-17 years living in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recruitment occurred
Impacts of mental health in the sleep pattern of healthcare professionals during the COVID-19pandemic in Brazil. After >2 years of the Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic, it is well established how sleep symptoms are rising, especially among healthcare workers (HCW). The aim of this study is to evaluate what features are associated with sleep disturbances in the HCW population. Cross
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