Delegate: Sleep Bahia Group
Affiliation: Sleep Bahia Group
Short Bio: Sleep Bahia is a multidisciplinary group of certified and/or experienced professionals in the field of sleep, composed of doctors, dentists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, and nutritionists who work in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. In addition to providing specialized care in the field of sleep, their focus is on participating in actions that promote scientific knowledge of the importance of sleep in promoting health and preventing diseases.
Under the coordination of the Brazilian delegate, Dr. Kenya Felicíssimo, from World Sleep Day, they developed a program in partnership with the Municipal Health Department to participate in the World Sleep Day campaign.
More informations: @sleepbahia
Activity: Throughout the month of March, scientific activities were developed for healthcare professionals and the general public, reinforcing the campaign slogan: “Sleep Is Essential for Health”, according to the following schedule:
Video of the opening event of the 2023 World Sleep Day campaign organized by the Sleep Bahia Group in Salvador Bahia https://youtu.be/auH-lMQXZRA
• Sleep Bahia requested scenic lighting in some monuments of the city of Salvador in blue making an allusion to sleep, to raise awareness in society about the importance of sleep. The photo shows the lighting during the month of march.
03/11/2023: Clinical session with healthcare professionals from the Municipal Health Department. Preparing the Non-Specialist for Sleep Approach in Their Patients. Five lectures were given: Delivered by an otolaryngologist/ sleep-certified physician Érika Pérez Iglesias. TOPIC: Presentation and Discussion of Clinical Case. Delivered by a dentist certified in sleep dentistry Thaís Pérez Iglesias. TOPIC: Sleep is essential for health. Delivered by a physiotherapist who works in the area of respiratory sleep disorders Vivian Morelli Neris. TOPIC: The Role of the Physiotherapist in the Treatment of Respiratory Sleep Disorders (RSD). Delivered by a speech therapist who works in the area of respiratory sleep disorders Daniela Pires. TOPIC: Speech Therapy in Respiratory Sleep Disorders. Delivered by a physician with training in the area of sleep psychology (TCCI) Ivone Biscaia. TOPIC: Insomnia, Anxiety, and Depression.
03/14/2023: Lectures for the female audience addressing the theme: Sleep Bahia was invited by the Municipal Health Department to participate in the activities of the program celebrating Women’s Month in March. Four lectures were given aimed at healthcare professionals: Given by a pneumologist/ physician certified in sleep, Mônica Medrado: Sleep Disorders and the Impact of Hormonal Changes on Women’s Sleep. Given by a dentist certified in sleep dentistry, Thaís Pérez Iglesias: Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Sleep Bruxism. Given by a physiotherapist who works in the area of respiratory sleep disorders, Cláudia Saraiva: Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea with CPAP. Given by an otorhinolaryngologist/ physician certified in sleep, Adja Oliveira: Understanding Polysomnography. Given by a physician with training in the area of sleep psychology, Ivone Biscaia: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.
03/17/2023: Activity aimed at the lay public held at Shopping Center Piedade. Interactive stations were set up with specific themes to clarify the population and informative material was printed and distributed. The following pictures show the material mentioned:
Station 1: Guidance on chronotype, sleep time (long sleeper, short sleeper), sleep rhythm, and sleep hygiene measures.
Station 2: Snoring
Station 3: Insomnia, Depression and Anxiety
Station 4: Substance abuse and impact on sleep
Disclosure of the campaign in the media:
03/15/2023: Interview on the “Pauta das 7” program on Radio Itapoan https://www.youtube.com/live/CDKpfgvgpvw?feature=share
03/16/2023: Interview on Excelsior Radio to promote the World Sleep Day campaign https://www.portalsaudenoar.com.br/salvador-reune-especialistas-do-sono-para-orientar-a-populacao-nesta-sexta-feira-16-03/
03/17/2023: Morning News – TV Bahia: Promotion of the event at Shopping Piedadehttp://www.secomvideos.salvador.ba.gov.br/source/tv/2023/JORNAL%20DA%20MANH%C3%83%202023/MAR%C3%87O%202023/17.03.2023%20EVENTO%20NO%20DIA%20MUNDIAL%20DO%20SONO.mp4
Links to the news articles in various media outlets:
http://agenciadenoticias.salvador.ba.gov.br/index.php/pt-br/releases-2/saude/20969-saude-promove-encontro-sobre-importancia-da-qualidade-do-sono-na-sexta-17 The Municipal Health Department (SMS), in partnership with the Sleep Bahia Group, a multidisciplinary team of professionals with certification and experience in the area of sleep, is promoting a meeting open to the public to raise awareness and educate the population on the subject. The free event will take place next Friday (17), from 9 am to 12 pm, on the 2nd floor of the Piedade Shopping Mall, in Salvador.
https://visaocidade.com.br/2023/03/saude-promove-encontro-sobre-importancia-da-qualidade-do-sono-na-sexta-17.html The action will take place on World Sleep Day and will feature roundtable discussions, distribution of printed informational material, as well as interactive stations where SMS and Sleep Bahia professionals will address sleep-related health topics. Themes such as “Substance abuse and sleep,” “Insomnia vs. Depression and Anxiety,” “I snore!”, “Did you know there are morning and evening people?” and “How is your sleep?” will be addressed.
https://g1.globo.com/ba/bahia/noticia/2023/03/15/dia-mundial-do-sono-conta-com-evento-gratuito-que-discute-a-importancia-de-dormir-bem-veja-programacao.ghtml World Sleep Day will have a free event in Salvador to discuss the importance of sleeping well; see schedule
https://www.bahiajornal.com.br/noticia/71471/saude-promove-encontro-sobre-importancia-da-qualidade-do-sono-na-sexta-17 The Municipal Health Secretariat (SMS), in partnership with Sleep Bahia Group, a multidisciplinary team of certified professionals with experience in the field of sleep, will hold a free public event to alert and raise awareness about the subject. The event will take place next Friday (17) from 9am to 12pm, at the L2 floor of Shopping Piedade, in Salvador.
https://www.reporterhoje.com.br/2023/03/16/saude-promove-encontro-sobre-importancia-da-qualidade-do-sono-na-sexta-17/ The Municipal Health Department (SMS), in partnership with the Sleep Bahia Group, a multidisciplinary team of certified professionals with experience in the area of sleep, is promoting a public event to alert and raise awareness among the population about the importance of sleep. The free event will be held next Friday (17), from 9am to 12pm, on the L2 floor of Shopping Piedade, in Salvador.
https://noticiasdosjornais.com.br/secretaria-de-saude-promove-encontro-sobre-importancia-da-qualidade-do-sono-na-sexta-17/ The action takes place on World Sleep Day and will feature group discussions, distribution of printed informational material, as well as interactive stations where professionals from SMS and Sleep Bahia will address sleep-related issues. Topics such as “Substance Abuse and Sleep”, “Insomnia vs. Depression and Anxiety”, “I’m a Snorer!”, “Did you know there are morning and evening people?” and “How’s your sleep?” will be covered.
https://bahiagospelnews.com.br/secretaria-de-saude-promove-encontro-sobre-importancia-da-qualidade-do-sono-na-sexta-17/ The Municipal Health Secretariat (SMS), in partnership with the Sleep Bahia Group, a multidisciplinary team of certified and experienced professionals in the field of sleep, promotes an open event to the public to alert and raise awareness about the subject. The free event will take place next Friday (March 17th), from 9 am to 12 pm, on the L2 floor of Shopping Piedade, in Salvador.
https://bahiaemrevista.com.br/saude-promove-encontro-sobre-importancia-da-qualidade-do-sono-na-sexta-17 The Municipal Health Secretariat (SMS), in partnership with the Sleep Bahia Group, a multidisciplinary team of professionals with certification and experience in the sleep area, promotes a public meeting to alert and raise awareness among the population about the theme. The free event will be held next Friday (17), from 9am to 12pm, on the 2nd floor of the Piedade Shopping Mall, in Salvador.
https://tvservidor.com.br/secretaria-de-saude-promove-encontro-sobre-importancia-da-qualidade-do-sono-na-sexta-17/ Health Department promotes meeting on the importance of sleep quality on Friday (17).
http://rondanabahia.com.br/saude-promove-encontro-sobre-importancia-da-qualidade-do-sono-na-sexta-17/ Health department promotes meeting about the importance of sleep quality on Friday (17).
Location: Salvador, Bahia
Date of Activity: March 11th to 17th, 2023
Submitted by: Dr. Kenya Felicíssimo, World Sleep Day Delegate.
