Publications by authors named "Roberto da Justa Pires"
Article Synopsis
- - This study examines the prevalence of violence against female correctional officers in Brazil, finding that 28.4% have experienced at least one violent incident during their work.
- - The research identifies that fellow officers are primarily implicated in incidents of robbery, moral violence, and sexual harassment, with 74.6%, 68.1%, and 66.8% respectively being accused.
- - Key factors contributing to this violence include working in temporary detention centers, the age at which officers enter the prison system, and low social support among colleagues, highlighting the need for comprehensive strategies to address violence in prisons.
Objective: This study was conducted to investigate factors associated with thrombocytopenia in a large cohort of patients with leptospirosis in an endemic area.
Methods: This retrospective study included 374 consecutive patients with leptospirosis who were admitted to tertiary hospitals in Fortaleza, Brazil. All patients had a diagnosis of severe leptospirosis (Weil's disease).