Effects of a mental health training program on health care worker's knowledge and attitude and practice in Belize

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to assess mental health knowledge, attitude and practices among health care workers in Belize before and immediately after a competency based training program in mental health. A baseline Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) survey was given to health personnel, mainly nurses, working primary and secondary care. The intervention was a 13-week face-to-face training course for health care professionals with the objective of increasing their competency in mental health and reducing stigma. After the training a post intervention KAP survey was conducted among the original respondents. 88 health care workers completed the baseline survey and 61 of those respondents completed the post-intervention questionnaire. The results showed that the level of knowledge of the participants had improved by the training intervention and that in general, the intervention was effective in correcting some misconceptions about mental illness and reducing stigmatizing attitudes among the participants.

A interacção oral na sala de aula como desafio ao professor de Língua Estrangeira

O presente relatório foi elaborado no âmbito do estágio de Prática Educativa I, II e III, do curso de 2.º ciclo do Mestrado em Ensino do Inglês e Francês ou Espanhol no Ensino Básico, da Escola Superior de Educação. Ao longo deste relatório reflicto sobre as minhas práticas, incidindo em dois aspectos basilares para a realização deste trabalho: o modo como se processam as estratégias que concorrem para que seja possível promover a interacção oral dos alunos em sala de aula, e consequente desenvolvimento da sua competência comunicativa em língua estrangeira; e a forma como planifiquei actividades assentes em recursos diversificados, nomeadamente, jogos, histórias, flashcards, vídeo, roleplay, canções e debate. De forma a documentar as minhas reflexões, faço uma análise a algumas planificações de aulas em que utilizei os recursos mencionados, incluindo algumas imagens ilustrativas desses momentos. Concluo o relatório tecendo algumas considerações finais sobre o percurso que tracei na qualidade de aluna deste mestrado e de futura professora, reflectindo sobre alguns aspectos que considero relevantes na construção da profissionalidade docente.

Relatório de Estágio de Qualificação Profissional (Educação Pré-Escolar)

Relatório EPE - Relatório de Estágio em Educação Pré-Escolar: Para aprender a ensinar é necessário passar por diversas etapas, assim sendo, o presente relatório é o culminar de um primeiro momento de estágio, do primeiro contacto com a profissão com todas as dinâmicas e especificidades de que dela fazem parte. Pretendendo-se ser um educador reflexivo e investigador, em que o desejo de saber o porquê daquilo que observa, o leva a descobrir novas coisas e a refletir sempre sobre elas, é fulcral que se conheçam alguns pressupostos teóricos que sirvam de suporte à prática a realizar. Desta forma, é feita uma contextualização teórica em que se aborda o papel do Educador de Infância, agente tão importante na educação das crianças, uma vez que educa os cidadãos de amanhã. Ao mesmo tempo, são ainda abordados alguns tópicos pertinentes relativamente à educação de infância, como a organização do ambiente educativo, a intencionalidade educativa, assim como modelos e perspetivas teóricas que fundamentam toda a prática desenvolvida. Com a realização deste relatório, inicia-se a construção do profissional reflexivo e investigador. Neste sentido, reflete-se acerca de toda ação pedagógica desenvolvida, assim como dos aspetos que se devem melhorar no futuro e que objetivos anteriormente definidos foram já alcançados. Na certeza de que o período de prática pedagógica referenciada foi o primeiro de muitos momentos de autodescoberta e realização pessoal, espera-se que o mesmo seja capaz de transparecer toda a experiência e enriquecimento para quem o lê. Relatório EPE - Relatório de Estágio em Educação Pré-Escolar:In order to learn how to teach, one needs to follow several stages, and on that path, the present report is the final step of a first stage in the trainee program, one that marked the first contact with the teaching profession and with all its dynamics and specifics. The aim is to be a reflexive educator and researcher, one that desires to understand the reason and motive of its object, one that is led to the discovery of new things and to a reflection on them. On that line, it is important to know some theoretical concepts to support the practice. With that goal in mind, this paper is a theoretical contextualization relating to the role of the infant teacher, a very important one, as it concerns the education of future citizens. At the same time, some relevant topics are addressed in what concerns the work of the infant teacher, such as the arrangement of the educational environment, the educational intentionality, and also theoretical models and perspectives, fundamental to the developed work. With this report begins the construction of the reflexive professional and researcher. In doing so, it is a reflection on several issues, namely, on all the pedagogical actions developed throughout the stage, on the features to improve in the future, and what previously defined goals were already achieved. Without a doubt, this stage of educational action is the first of several moments of self-discovery and personal achievement. Hopefully, this report will be able to reflect all the experience and to be an enriching experience to the reader.

Empreendedorismo em Cabo Verde

Este estágio tem como objetivo fundamental estudar o empreendedorismo em Cabo Verde, para assim compreender o processo empreendedor de criação de empresas neste país. A metodologia utilizada compreendeu a revisão da literatura das temáticas estudadas e a análise do Programa CRIA da Agência para Desenvolvimento Empresarial e Inovação (ADEI). Ao longo do estágio foram desenvolvidas atividades no âmbito do empreendedorismo que contribuíram para a melhoria das competências técnicas e profissionais dos empreendedores, tendo este permitido à estagiária maximizar o aproveitamento das oportunidades disponíveis nesta área em Cabo Verde. Os resultados do estágio confirmam a aplicação dos conhecimento teóricos e práticos adquiridos ao longo do mestrado, permitindo o enriquecimento e consolidação destes através das atividades realizadas.

Constraint-based verification of imperative programs

work presented in the context of the European Master’s program in Computational Logic, as the partial requirement for obtaining Master of Science degree in Computational Logic

Modeling assembly program with constraints. A contribution to WCET problem

Dissertação para obtenção do Grau de Mestre em Lógica Computacional

Thermal shock – and its perfect imperfections

Dissertação de Mestrado em Arte e Ciência do Vidro

GIS capacity building for risk management to help developing countries:Case of climate change problem in Amhara rural region (Ethiopia)

Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies.

ROTAVIRUS GENOTYPES CIRCULATING IN BRAZIL, 2007-2012: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE VACCINE PROGRAM

SUMMARY Regarding public health in Brazil, a new scenario emerged with the establishment of universal rotavirus (RV) vaccination programs. Herein, the data from the five years of surveillance (2007-2012) of G- and P-type RV strains isolated from individuals with acute gastroenteritis in Brazil are reported. A total of 6,196 fecal specimens were investigated by ELISA and RT-PCR. RVs were detected in 19.1% (1,181/6,196). The peak of RV incidence moved from June-August to September. RV was detected less frequently (19.5%) among children ≤ 5 years than in older children and adolescents (6-18 years) (40.6%). Genotype distribution showed a different profile for each year: G2P[4] strains were most prevalent during 2007-2010, G9P[8] in 2011, and G12P[8] in 2012. Mixed infections (G1+G2P[4], G2+G3P[4]+P[8], G2+G12P[8]), unusual combinations (G1P[4], G2P[6]), and rare strains (G3P[3]) were also identified throughout the study period. Widespread vaccination may alter the RV seasonal pattern. The finding of RV disease affecting older children and adolescents after vaccine implementation has been reported worldwide. G2P[4] emergence most likely follows a global trend seemingly unrelated to vaccination, and G12, apparently, is emerging in the Brazilian population. The rapidly changing RV genotype patterns detected during this study illustrate a dynamic population of co-circulating wildtype RVs in Brazil.

Five-Year Review of an International Clinical Research-Training Program

The exponential increase in clinical research has profoundly changed medical sciences. Evidence that has accumulated in the past three decades from clinical trials has led to the proposal that clinical care should not be based solely on clinical expertise and patient values, and should integrate robust data from systematic research. As a consequence, clinical research has become more complex and methods have become more rigorous, and evidence is usually not easily translated into clinical practice. Therefore, the instruction of clinical research methods for scientists and clinicians must adapt to this new reality. To address this challenge, a global distance-learning clinical research-training program was developed, based on collaborative learning, the pedagogical goal of which was to develop critical thinking skills in clinical research. We describe and analyze the challenges and possible solutions of this course after 5 years of experience (2008-2012) with this program. Through evaluation by students and faculty, we identified and reviewed the following challenges of our program: 1) student engagement and motivation, 2) impact of heterogeneous audience on learning, 3) learning in large groups, 4) enhancing group learning, 5) enhancing social presence, 6) dropouts, 7) quality control, and 8) course management. We discuss these issues and potential alternatives with regard to our research and background.

Program Catapultas: Education for development in Bairro Padre Cruz

A Work Project, presented as part of the requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Economics from the NOVA – School of Business and Economics

Untitled: connecting layers of confusion, sensation and transformation

Dissertação para obtenção do Grau de Mestre em Arte e Ciência do Vidro

Contract-program evaluation: Impact of the DRG classification system on hospitals' outputs

A Work Project, presented as part of the requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Management from the NOVA – School of Business and Economics