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Mental health outcomes in Portuguese SARS-CoV-2 survivors and the general population during the covid-19 pandemic
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This study aims to identify and evaluate the main perceptions, attitudes, and knowledge about Covid-19 vaccination of three at-risk groups: teachers, health professionals and older adults.

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An experimental examination of attentional bias in medical care during the covid-19 pandemic
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This research addresses the implementation of Covid-19 prevention and control measures, pedagogical practices, children’s and professionals’ well-being and digital health literacy in early education services for children ages 0-3 in Portugal.

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