Friends' support is a key element in the management of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. This study describes the influence of friends on the lives of children with Diabetes Mellitus and its implications for managing the disease. Empirical data were collected through semi-structured interviews, supported with th...
Considering and respecting religious beliefs and values is vital for delivering integral health care. This study describes the religious principles and guidance provided by Catholic priests on sexuality and reproduction. The oral history method was used. Interviews were carried out between August 2007 an...
This study compares the eating habits and consumption of natural and fortified iron sources in pregnant and reproductive aged women. This cross-sectional study was developed in a health center located in São Paulo, SP, Brazil. We studied 61 women, of which 30 were pregnant. A food frequency questionnair...
This study aimed to identify standards and expectations regarding sexual initiation of 14 to 18 year-old adolescents in Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil, using data from four focal groups conducted in 2006. Results revealed that gender issues are clearly present in participants' reports and showed to be essential i...
Com o objetivo de identificar com quem adolescentes compartilhavam informações e diálogos sobre sexualidade, foram entrevistados, em 2002, 383 adolescentes de 15 a 19 anos de idade, matriculados em uma unidade de saúde da família da zona leste do município de São Paulo. Os amigos foram apontados c...
Trata-se de estudo com o objetivo de conhecer a opinião de mulheres sobre a quantidade de leite materno produzido, pois o leite insuficiente é uma das razões mais referidas por mulheres de diversas culturas, para a introducão de alimentos complementares na dieta de criancas, antes do quarto mês de v...
