Knowledge of the prevalence and characteristics of pregnant women who experience domestic violence is of paramount importance in planning appropriate strategies for their needs during pregnancy. Results indicate the need for nurses to intervene when warning signs of domestic violence against pregnant women are detected.

UI is associated with several risk factors and has a negative impact on QoL. Appropriate investigation regarding the factors associated with the types of UI should be performed to diminish its impact on QoL.

rESuMOO decurso da gravidez é determinado pela interação de diversos fatores, pelo que este estudo teve como objetivo conhecer as mudanças nos estilos de vida provocadas pela gravidez e pelo parto em mulheres imigrantes e portuguesas. Estudo de natureza qualitativa, exploratório, que recorreu à entrevista semiestruturada, em oitenta e duas mulheres imigrantes e portuguesas. Foi utilizada a análise de conteúdo com a categorização do verbatim suportada pelo Nvivo 10. O estudo foi autorizado por uma Comissão de Ética. Os resultados apontaram como principais mudanças ocorridas nos estilos de vida, provocadas pela gravidez, as relacionadas com a alimentação, atividade diária, exposição a perigos, sono e repouso, relações sociais e familiares, saídas, cuidado consigo própria, trabalho, vestuário e calça-do, viagens, vigilância de saúde, vivências da sexualidade, e consumos. A principal mudança, após o parto, manifestada por estas mulheres, foi que a sua vida passou a ser gerida em função do bebé. DESCritOrES Gravidez Estilo de vida Mudança Parto ABStrACtPregnancy is a period influenced by the interaction of several factors, therefore this study aimed to identify changes in lifestyles due to pregnancy and childbirth in Portuguese and immigrant women in Portugal. This is a qualitative study, using the semi-structured interview, with eightytwo Portuguese and immigrant women. Content analysis was used, with verbatim classification supported by Nvivo 10. It was authorized by an Ethics Commission. Results revealed that the primary changes in lifestyles due to pregnancy were in eating habits (nutrition), daily activity, exposure to danger, sleep and rest patterns, social and family relationships, going out, selfcare, work, clothing and footwear, travel, health monitoring and sexual activity and substances consumption. The main change after the birth, manifested by these women, was that their lives began to revolve around their baby. DESCriPtOrSPregnancy Lifestyle Change Childbirth rESuMEN El desarrollo del embarazo está determinado por la interacción entre varios factores. En este estudio fueron evaluados los cambios en el estilo de vida causadas por el embarazo y el parto en mujeres inmigrantes y portuguesas. El estudio posee un carácter cualitativo y exploratorio recurrió a entrevistas semiestructuradas, en ochenta y dos mujeres inmigrantes e portuguesas. Se utilizó el análisis de contenido apoyado por el programa QSR Nvivo10El estudio fue aprobado por un Comité de Ética. Los resultados mostraron cómo grandes cambios en los estilos de vida causados por el embarazo, relacionados con la alimentación, la actividad diaria, la exposición a riesgos, el sueño, el descanso, las relaciones sociales y familiares, salidas, cuidar de sí misma, el trabajo, la ropa y el calzado, viajes, vigilancia de la salud, las experiencias de la sexualidad y el consumo. El principal cambio, después de la entrega, que se manifiesta por estas mujeres, era que su vida tiene que ser manejado de acuerdo a la bebé. DESCriPtOrES

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The family APGAR scale was developed by Smilkstein, Ashworth, and Montano (1982). The satisfaction assessment of the elderly with chronic illness regarding family is essential. This study aims to describe the socio-demographic and clinical profile of elderly people with chronic illness and correlate with perceived family support. This is a cross-sectional, analytical study of 294 elderly people (51.4% female), patients at the Health Centre in the district of Viseu -Portugal, diagnosed with chronic illness (77.9% cardiovascular); Mean age was 72.22 ± 6.13, 70.7% were married and 52% had 4 years of schooling; Data was gathered using a questionnaire and the Family APGAR (Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection and Resolve). In relation to family functionality, 18.7% perceive families as highly functional, 26.9% mildly dysfunctional and 54.4% severely dysfunction. There is a statistically significant relationship between the family APGAR and the presence of chronic illness (p < 0.001). We found no statistical significance between the family APGAR and gender (p = 0.26), age (p = 0.26), marital status (p = 0.32) and educational level (p = 0.28). Economic, political and social changes in our society has an impact on the family and the support they provide which is manifested among vulnerable groups, as is the case of an elderly person with chronic illness. Thus, we propose specialised psychological support for this age group which is more vulnerable and without the needed support from within the family.