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Health risks and consequences of a COVID-19 infection for people with disabilities: Scoping review and descriptive thematic analysis

ABSTRACT This study aims to synthesize the literature on any disproportionate health risks or consequences of a COVID-19 infection for people with disabilities. Scoping review with a descriptive thematic analysis was carried out. Up to mid-September 2020, seven scientific databases and three preprint servers were searched to identify empirical or perspective papers. Snowballing searches and […]
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Health Problems During and After Travel: A Prospective Observational Study in a Travel Clinic in Portugal

ABSTRACT ‘Introduction:’ In order to improve the health of travellers during travel it is important to better understand the health problems faced by travellers in different destinations. The main objective of this study was to characterise the perceived health problems of travellers during and up to six months after travel on a pre-travel clinic in […]
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The authors’ reply to comments on a paper about chemsex during COVID

LETTER Dear researchers, We appreciate the interest in our publication and the comments on the content of the article, which we received with great esteem and consideration. Generally, the authors agree and reinforce the importance of our findings, but question two central points: (1) why our research, against the most recent literature, points to an […]
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Chemsex practice among men who have sex with men (MSM) during social isolation from COVID-19: multicentric online survey

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with sex practice under the effect of drugs (chemsex) among men who have sex with men (MSM) during the period of social isolation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A multicenter online survey was applied to Brazil and Portugal in April 2020 when […]
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Suspected COVID-19 flu-like syndrome in men who have sex with men and have been involved in casual sex

ABSTRACT ‘Objective:’ To evaluate the presence of flu-like syndrome suggestive of COVID-19 in men who have sex with men (MSM) and engaged in casual sex during a period of social isolation. ‘Method:’ National epidemiological survey, applied in April and May 2020, by adaptation of Respondent Drive Sampling. ‘Results:’ 1,337 MSM participated in the survey, of […]
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About GHTM

GHTM is a R&D Unit that brings together researchers with a track record in Tropical Medicine and International & Global Health. It aims at strengthening Portugal's role as a leading partner in the development and implementation of a global health research agenda. Our evidence-based interventions contribute to the promotion of equity in health and to improve the health of populations.

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Funding

UID/04413/2025 - DOI: 10.54499/UID/04413/2025

UID/PRR/04413/2025 - DOI: 10.54499/UID/PRR/04413/2025

UID/PRR2/04413/2025 - DOI: 10.54499/UID/PRR2/04413/2025