What is the best anthropometric predictor for identifying higher risk for cardiovascular diseases in afro‐descendant Brazilian women? A cross‐sectional population‐based study
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DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.23652
Abstract: Excessive adiposity is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Anthropometric indices are useful in screening individuals at higher risk for these diseases. However, there are no studies that show which of these indices has the best… read more here.
Keywords: study; afro descendant; brazilian women; descendant brazilian ... See more keywords
Exposure to per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances in pregnant Brazilian women and its association with fetal growth.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109585
Abstract: Research pertaining to exposure of humans to per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs) has received considerable public and regulatory attention in recent years. Although several studies have reported exposure to PFASs by populations in North… read more here.
Keywords: fetal growth; pregnant brazilian; brazilian women; polyfluorinated alkyl ... See more keywords
Gynecological Care Among Brazilian Women Who Have Sex with Women: A Respondent-Driven Sampling Study.
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DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2021.0384
Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to describe the gynecological care provided to Brazilian women who have sex with women (WSW). Methods: Respondent-driven sampling was used to recruit Brazilian WSW. The survey questions, concerning gynecological care, were… read more here.
Keywords: brazilian women; sex women; gynecological care; care ... See more keywords
Reasons for never receiving a pap test among Brazilian women: National health survey.
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DOI: 10.1111/phn.12942
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To identify reasons among Brazilian women for never having a Pap test. DESIGN We designed a cross-sectional study that used data from the National Health Survey. SAMPLE Two thousand four hundred and two women… read more here.
Keywords: test; among brazilian; brazilian women; national health ... See more keywords
Curcumin supplementation reduces blood glucose and serum lipids of Brazilian women with high waist circumference: a randomized clinical trial
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DOI: 10.20945/2359-3997000000513
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effect of curcumin supplementation on the body compositions and biochemical parameters of Brazilian women with high waist circumferences. Materials and methods: This is a blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial conducted… read more here.
Keywords: curcumin supplementation; brazilian women; curcumin; women high ... See more keywords
Quality of life and functional capability of elderly Brazilian women.
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DOI: 10.3233/wor-182844
Abstract: BACKGROUND Quality of life is important at all ages, but maintaining a high quality of life is especially crucial to improve the functional capabilities of elder populations. AIM To investigate the relationship between quality of… read more here.
Keywords: quality life; elderly brazilian; brazilian women; life functional ... See more keywords
The Brazilian women’s movement and the state under the PT national governments
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DOI: 10.32992/erlacs.10545
Abstract: Certain segments of the Brazilian Women’s Movement (BWM) developed important strategic partnerships with the state under the PT federal government. This article demonstrates how these partnerships had both inclusionary and exclusionary effects on gender-centric policy… read more here.
Keywords: state; del; movement; women movement ... See more keywords
Emotional Encounters During Fieldwork: Researching Brazilian Women Migrants as a Brazilian Women Researcher
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DOI: 10.33182/ml.v20i2.2835
Abstract: This paper addresses the ethical implications of doing qualitative research among migrant women while being a migrant woman researcher myself. Brennan (2014)’s affective turn shows us how affect (both positive and negative) irradiates powerfully between… read more here.
Keywords: brazilian women; emotional encounters; migrant women; fieldwork researching ... See more keywords
Prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in Brazilian women of childbearing age: a systematic review with meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.12959
Abstract: Background Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is among the most common micronutrient deficiencies in women of childbearing age and may affect children’s development. Brazil has several national programs to tackle this condition, such as food fortification… read more here.
Keywords: women childbearing; brazilian women; childbearing age; prevalence ... See more keywords