Family reactions to child sexual abuse (CSA) are important, but there is a lack of research on the effect of maternal and paternal reactions on social attributions towards the victim and perpetrator. We conducted an experimental study (N = 549, aged 18-76) using vignettes in which the reactions of the mother or father (blame, denial, or support) were manipulated. Statistically significant differences were found...
Due to widespread multidrug-resistant (MDR) microbes, efficient treatments for infected wounds are being exhausted, which means that there is an alarming lack of effective antibiotics to treat diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). The increasing life expectancy of the population and the growing incidence of unhealthy lifestyles is leading to a concerning rise in the number of people affected with diabetes and related com...
Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi é o principal agente da podridão castanha em castanhas na pós-colheita, uma ameaça à sustentabilidade do mercado Europeu. Com o objetivo de reduzir os níveis de infeção da castanha foi avaliado, em campo, o impacto da aplicação de produtos comerciais no controlo de G. smithogilvyi. Árvores da variedade ‘Bouche de Bétizac’ com 8 anos foram tratadas com Bacillus amyloliquefaciens e tebuc...
The agro-food industry is responsible for the annual production of millions of tons of food waste. At the same time, consumers are more informed and conscious about their food choices, seeking convenient, healthy, and sustainable products. In response, the industry proposes to provide natural products with limited additives, while still meeting sensory, nutritional, and safety requirements. Oats (Avena sativa L...
Introduction: A number of studies in different countries have highlighted discrimination of sexual and gender minorities in healthcare environments. Although Portugal has made considerable progress in the acquisition of rights for LGBT people, there are still gaps in the training of health professionals. Among these, nurses are at the forefront of many of the close interactions with patients. This article aims ...