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Attitudes of University Students Toward Individuals Who Have Committed Sexual C...
Sousa, Marta; Silva, Ana Filipa; Andrade, Joana; Rodrigues, Andreia de Castro; Cruz, Ana Rita; Cunha, OlgaUnderstanding the attitudes of justice-related students toward individuals who have committed sexual crimes (ICSC) is crucial, as they will likely work with them. This study examines the attitudes of 418 Portuguese University students in psychology, criminology, and law toward ICSC and their rehabilitation, exploring variations based on sociodemographic and personality variables. Participants completed the Atti...
Pre-trial detention as a last resort measure? When the last shall be the first
Gonçalves, Rui; Castro Rodrigues, Andreia; Andrade, JoanaPerfil de investigadora ainda não criado.; This study delves into the profiles of individuals awaiting trial in Portugal, examining their sociodemographic, clinical and criminal backgrounds to elucidate the factors influencing pre-trial detention decisions. Analysing a cohort of 198 individuals (78.3% men), our findings challenge common assumptions, revealing that the majority of pre-trial detainees exhibit a l...
Mitigation measures to reduce seabird's interactions with bottom-set nets in so...
Frade, Magda; Carvalho, Flávia; Samel, Vighnesh Nilesh; Oliveira, Nuno; Andrade, Joana; Gonçalves, Jorge Manuel Santos; Marçalo, AnaBycatch poses a significant threat to seabird populations globally. On the southern coast of mainland Portugal, mitigation measures were tested to reduce seabird interactions with fishing vessels. Between 2021 and 2023, this study evaluated the effectiveness of a visual deterrent (a ’scarybird’ device), an acoustic deterrent (megaphone broadcasts), alongside modification in fisher’s behaviour discard management...
A enfermagem de saúde familiar no empoderamento do idoso com doença crónica
Andrade, Joana; Cerqueira, M. M.Introdução: Cuidar de idosos portadores de doenças crónicas exige um conhecimento efetivo do contexto intra e extrafamiliar onde estão inseridos, promovendo assim, a sua qualidade de vida. Neste sentido, é importante destacar os benefícios da intervenção do Enfermeiro de Saúde Familiar no controlo das doenças crónicas. Métodos: Revisão narrativa da literatura, realizada no período de 01 de fevereiro de 2025 a 1...
Inmates’ Mental Health and Violent Outcomes: An Exploratory Study
Gonçalves, Rui; Castro Rodrigues, Andreia; Andrade, JoanaPerfil de investigadora ainda não criado.; Objective: The present study intends to examine (a) the prevalence of mental health problems among male and female detainees and (b) the role of different conditions on various violence-related outcomes among remand prisoners. To advance these primary objectives, the study additionally aims to explore the validity of the Jail Screening Assessment Tool (JSAT), developed...
Adapt-Life on remand: A pilot randomized trial with individuals in pretrial det...
Gonçalves , Rui Abrunhosa; Castro-Rodrigues, Andreia; Andrade, JoanaRemand prisoners (RP) are in a precarious situation marked by uncertainty and vulnerability, facing significant challenges from the moment they are admitted. Despite numerous efforts to provide treatment in correctional settings, most interventions have been designed primarily for sentenced prisoners. The ADAPT program, however, is a structured intervention specifically tailored for RP. It aims to enhance emoti...
The effectiveness of intervention programs for perpetrators of intimate partner...
Sousa, Marta; Andrade, Joana; Rodrigues, Andreia de Castro; Caridade, Sónia Maria Martins; Cunha, OlgaDespite the high prevalence and severity of intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration among men with mental health (MH) problems and substance use (SU), there is limited evidence on the most effective ways to reduce IPV within these groups. Hence, the present systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions for male IPV perpetrators with MH issues and SU problems. Five data...
Um Caso Desafiante de Síndrome de Miller Fisher: A Importância do Reconheciment...
Almeida, Inês; Alves, José Miguel; Morgadinho, Ana; Cunha, Inês Antunes; Andrade, JoanaA síndrome de Guillain-Barré (SGB) é uma polirradiculoneuropatia imunomediada com diversas formas de apresentação, sendo a mais frequente a sensitivo-motora. A síndrome de Miller Fisher (SMF) é uma variante rara da SGB que se caracteriza por oftalmoplegia, diminuição dos reflexos osteotendinosos e ataxia. Descrevemos o caso clínico de um jovem de 25 anos com quadro subagudo de visão dupla, dificuldade em articu...
The validity of the Violence Risk Scale (VRS) in a Portuguese sample of remand ...
Andrade, Joana; Gomes, Hugo S.; Abrunhosa Gonçalves, Rui; Wong, Stephen; Castro Rodrigues, Andreia deThis study aims to test the psychometric properties of the Violent Risk Scale (VRS) in a sample of Portuguese remand prisoners. A total of 133 subjects participated in the present study. We carried out a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to test the originally proposed two factor structure. Results showed evidence to support the VRS's psychometric qualities.The CFA tested the two-factor structure and showed ev...
Does time work its magic? The relationship between time in detention and risk o...
Andrade, Joana; Abrunhosa Gonçalves, Rui; Castro Rodrigues, Andreia deThe present study intends to analyze if there are differences in scores of aggressiveness and violence between three groups of pre-trial detainees with different times of detention. Our analysis regarding the levels of aggressiveness and risk of violence showed a tendency for both measures to be higher in groups detained for less time, even when criminal variables are controlled. Our findings highlight the high...