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Older adults, males, and sedentary individuals had a higher number of hospitalizations for COVID-19: prevalence and associated factors in Barbacena-MG, Brazil, 2021-2022

HSJ; 14 (), 2024
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 and to investigate associated factors in adult patients in the city of Barbacena, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Method: This cross-sectional study included a sample of 248 community participants (≥18 years old) with post-COVID-19 complai...

Synchronous and asynchronous tele-exercise for older adults: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial

HSJ; 14 (), 2024
Objective: Multicomponent physical training, carried out via tele-exercise, can contribute to a healthier lifestyle in the elderly. The objective is to present the intervention protocol of the “Idoso Ativo” (Active Older Adult) program via tele-exercise, synchronously and async...

Clinical, psychological and environmental factors that affect sleep quality of in surgical patients

HSJ; 14 (), 2024
Objective: To assess the quality of sleep among surgical inpatients and to determine the associated clinical, environmental, and psychological factors. Method: A cross-sectional observational study using descriptive correlation analysis was conducted on 150 surgical inpatients at a Portuguese hospital ce...

Mapping and projections of obesity in the Brazilian adult population assisted in Primary Health Care: impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

HSJ; 14 (), 2024
Objective: To map the temporal evolution of overweight and obesity in Brazilian adults and estimate the prevalence of obesity for 2025 and 2030, evaluating the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Data were collected on the nutritional status of adults from 2008 to 2021 from the Food and Nu...

Greater muscle strength is associated with better hemodynamic parameters, physical, cognitive and kidney function in older nursing-home residents

HSJ; 14 (), 2024
Objective: To analyze hemodynamic parameters, kidney and cognitive function, and physical performance of institutionalized older adults with high- and low-strength. Method: Cross-sectional study. Twenty-one older adults (11 women, 10 men) participated in this study. Blood samples were collected...

Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior in individuals with stable COPD non-infected by SARS-CoV-2 during the COVID-19 pandemic

HSJ; 14 (), 2024
Objective: to identify factors associated to sedentary behavior and physical inactivity in individuals with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) non-infected by SARS-CoV-2 during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify possible favorable conditions during social isolation in indivi...

Histomorphometric analysis of the soleus muscle in different phases of ischemic stroke in an animal model

HSJ; 14 (), 2024
Objective: To analyze the muscle mass and cross-sectional area of the muscular fiber of the hemiparetic soleus in an animal model, in order to identify the muscular adaptations that occur in ischemic stroke.Method: Twelve Rattus norvegicus were divided into 2 groups: stroke group (n=6) and control group ...

Metabolic syndrome in women with breast cancer: scope review

HSJ; 14 (), 2024
Objective: To synthesize evidence involving pathophysiological and clinical-epidemiological linking mechanisms in women with breast cancer and metabolic syndrome. Method: This is a structured scoping review according to the Joanna Briggs Institute and was conducted in the PubMed, BDENF, LILACS, IB...

Temporal trend in the incidence rate and spatial distribution of spider bite accidents in Santa Catarina from 2011 to 2021

HSJ; 14 (), 2024
Objective: To analyze temporal trends in the incidence and spatial distribution of spider bites in Santa Catarina. Methods: This was a mixed ecological study, with a descriptive approach involving multiple groups and a temporal trend analysis, of spider bite notifications recorded in the Informati...

Sleep changes during social isolation due to the Covid-19 pandemic in individuals with chronic respiratory diseases

HSJ; 14 (), 2024
Objective: To analyze and compare the impact of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic on sleep assessed at two time points (visit 1: during strict social isolation; visit 2: after the relaxation of social isolation measures) in individuals with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),...