Blar i ODA Open Digital Archive på forfatter "Pereira, Margarida"
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Do sociodemographic factors play a role in the relation between COVID-19 infection and obesity? Findings from a cross-sectional study in eastern Oslo
Pereira, Margarida (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Aim This study aims to assess the odds of having COVID-19 according to an individual’s weight status and to identify the sociodemographic factors associated with having COVID-19 in a sample of individuals residing in the ... -
The economic crisis impact on the body mass index of children living in distinct urban environments
Pereira, Margarida; Nogueira, Helena; Gama, Augusta; Machado-Rodrigues, Aristides; Rosado-Marques, Vitor; GSilva, Maria-Raquel; Padez, Cristina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives Little is known about the impact of the 2008 global economic recession on childhood obesity in Portugal. Thus, this study's goals were to compare weight status of children during and after the economic crisis ... -
Identifying obesity and COVID-19 overlapping risk-factors: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Pereira, Margarida; Bakkeli, Nan Zou; Dimka, Jessica; Mamelund, Svenn-Erik (Journal of Public Health Research;Volume 11, Issue 3, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-08-23)This systematic review main goal is to identify the common risk factors of obesity and COVID-19 overall, and highlight the ones related to urban settings specifically, using a syndemic framework. COVID-19 highlighted the ... -
Portuguese Medical Students’ Interest for Science and Research Declines after Freshman Year
Pereira, Margarida; Correia, Gustavo; Severo, Milton; Veríssimo, Ana Cristina; Ribeiro, Laura (Healthcare;Volume 9 / Issue 10, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-10-12)The integration of scientific research into medical curricula remains insufficient despite its advantages for medical students’ professional development and the advancement of medicine. This study aimed to evaluate the ... -
Predictors of Medical Students’ Views toward Research: Insights from a Cross-Cultural Study among Portuguese-Speaking Countries
Correia, Gustavo; Pereira, Margarida; Gomes, Andreia; Bragança, Maria do Rosário; Weber, Silke; Ferreira, Maria Amélia; Ribeiro, Laura (Healthcare;Volume 10, Issue 2, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-02-10)Developing the skills and interest in scientific research of medical students is crucial to ensuring effective healthcare systems. As such, in this study, we aimed to assess Portuguese-speaking medical students’ attitudes ...