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- Assessment of antimicrobial resistance spread in surface aquatic systems: a study of four rivers in north PortugalPublication . Matos, Cátia; Duarte, Bárbara; Rebelo, Andreia; Lopes, Diana; Freitas, Ana R.; Valente, Margarida; Tavares, Carolina; Rodrigues, Juliana; Peixe, Luísa; Antunes, Patrícia; Novais, CarlaAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) spread in surface water systems, providing water for drinking or for recreational activities, can have serious implications to human, animal and environmental health. The standard criteria to assess water quality are based in the absence of specific bacteria, and do not include AMR study. Here we evaluate the spread of AMR bacteria in rivers of North Portugal under diverse anthropogenic activities.
- From farm-to-fork: occurrence of persistent multidrug-resistant and copper-tolerant Klebsiella pneumoniae clone in poultry farmsPublication . Magalhães, Mafalda; Almeida, Marisa Ribeiro; Mourão, Joana; Rebelo, Andreia; Lopes, Diana; Peixe, Luísa; Novais, Ângela; Novais, Carla; Antunes, PatríciaKlebsiella pneumoniae-Kp is a clinically-relevant but neglected multidrugresistant-MDR bacteria at the One Health interface. Studies on poultry production to depict factors contributing to Kp selection/persistence remain scarce. Here we evaluated Kp occurrence and diversity among chicken flocks, its environment and derived meat produced in 7 intensive farms-FA where copper-supplemented feeds are widely used.
- Impact of compliance with different guidelines on physical activity during pregnancy and perceived barriers to leisure physical activityPublication . Santos, Paula Clara; Abreu, Sandra; Moreira, Carla; Lopes, Diana; Santos, Rute; Alves, Odete; Silva, Pedro; Montenegro, Nuno; Mota, JorgeThe aims of the this prospective study were to analyze physical activity (PA) engagement during the first and second trimesters, considering the different guidelines published on PA, to document the individual characteristics associated with the accomplishment of these guidelines and to examine pregnant women’s perceived barriers to leisure PA, using a socioecological framework. A sample of 133 pregnant women in two stages – at 10–12 weeks’ gestation (T1) and 20– 22 weeks’ gestation (T2) – were evaluated. PA was assessed by accelerometry during the T1 and T2 evaluation stages. Socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors and barriers to leisure PA were assessed via questionnaire. A large proportion of women (ranging from 32% to 96%) did not reach the levels of PA recommended by the guidelines. There were no significant differences between T1 and T2 with regard to compliance with PA recommendations. A decrease in PA levels from T1 to T2 was noted for all recommendations. No associations were found between participants’ characteristics and adherence to the recommendations in T1 and T2. No significant differences were found in barriers to leisure PA between T1 and T2. The most commonly reported barriers to leisure PA were intrapersonal, not health related. Our results indicate that there were no differences between trimesters regarding compliance of PA recommendations, and perceived barriers were similar in both trimesters.
- Low back pain and physical activity during pregnancy: a longitudinal prospective studyPublication . Santos, Paula Clara Ribeiro; Bernardo, Diana Filipa Salvador; Moreira, Carla Marisa Maia; Abreu, Sandra Marlene Ribeiro de; Lopes, Diana; Alves, Odete Maria Azevedo; Mota, Jorge Augusto Pinto SilvaLow back pain (LBP) is an increasingly reported condition, and physical activity (PA) may play an important role. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the proportion of pregnancy-related LBP and its association with type and intensity level of PA during pregnancy. A longitudinal prospective study was carried out with a cohort of 118 pregnant women. Participants were evaluated in all trimesters. LBP was assessed with a self-reported questionnaire and participants were categorized according to its occurrence. The type and intensity of PA were evaluated using the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire and categorized into tertiles. Binary logistic regression models were constructed to verify the relationship between LBP and type, the intensity of PA in all trimesters, and LPB pre-pregnancy. LBP was reported by 40.7%, 52.2% and 66.7% of the subjects in the first, second, and third trimesters, respectively. No significant associations were found between LBP and type and intensity of PA. However ,women who had LBP before pregnancy, compared to those who did not, had higher odds of expressing LBP during pregnancy (OR= 3.85, 95% CI: 1.344-11.025). LBP is a common condition and increased during pregnancy. Results of this study suggest that type and intensity of PA are not associated with emerging of LBP during pregnancy.