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INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES: The COVID-19 pandemic has long-term implications for adult health and function, whether or not people were infected with the disease. Although cognitive disruptions are among the major symptoms of COVID-19, most research focused on managing medical symptoms, such as respiratory symptoms or pain. Thus, less is known about the pandemic's long-term implications for assessing functional cognition. This study aimed to examine COVID-19's effects on community-dwelling adults' functional cognition and health, comparing gender differences. METHODS: This cross-sectional study divided 118 community-dwelling adults (25 previously infected with COVID-19) into gender groups. Primary outcome measures included the Daily Living Questionnaire (DLQ) and short form health status survey, SF-12. RESULTS: No significant differences were found in functional cognition or health between participants who had contracted COVID-19 and those who remained healthy, but men had better functional cognition and health measures in comparison with women. CONCLUSIONS: Gender differences in functional cognition and health state may relate to gender-based family roles. It is essential to assess functional cognition of young adults who were exposed to a pandemic, such as COVID-19, because it may significantly affect their health and functional status. The DLQ is a reliable, valid assessment of functional cognition that may suit individuals who previously contracted COVID-19.
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COVID-19 , Vida Independiente , Masculino , Humanos , Femenino , Vida Independiente/psicología , Pandemias , Actividades Cotidianas/psicología , Factores Sexuales , Estudios Transversales , COVID-19/epidemiología , CogniciónRESUMEN
Os autores relatam sua experiência em atendimento ambulatorial de 616 adolescentes, em um Serviço de rede pública. Apresentam a relaçäo dos diagnósticos formulados em 2197 consultas, ressaltando alta prevalência de distúrbios psicossociais, afecçöes psicossomáticas e dores psicogênicas, assim como várias patologias relacionadas ao baixo nível sócio-econômicos. Problemas específicos da puberdade e patologias necessitando atendimento especializado foram raros. Os autores concluem que um pediatra ( ou clínico) geral, com uma visäo global da saúde, é o médico mais capacitado para atender adolescentes, desde que tenha certa formaçäo na área, e disponibilidade afetiva para atendê-los