Meanings of the reports of violence against women: a descriptive study

• Published in: Online Brazilian journal of nursing Vol. 14; no. 2; p. 144
• Main Authors: Cruz, Nayara Mendes, Tavares, Venancio de Sant'ana, Gomes, Nadirlene Pereira, Filho, Claudio Claudino da Silva, de Magalhaes, Julia Renata Fernandes, Estrela, Fernanda Matheus
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Niteroi Fluminense Federal University, Nursing Activities Interest Group 01.05.2015; Universidade Federal Fluminense, Mestrado Profissional em Enfermagem
• Subjects: Analysis; Content analysis; Medical education; Medical personnel; Practice; Training; Violence against women; Brazil
• ISSN: 1676-4285; 1676-4285
• DOI: 10.17665/1676-4285.20154717

Aim: To identify the meanings attributed by health professionals to the reports of violence against women and their practice regarding this matter in a city in the state of Bahia. Methods: A qualitative and descriptive study, carried out through interviews with seven professional representatives of municipal health services. The data were organized according to Bardin's Content Analysis. Results: The professionals see the report of violence as a mandatory procedure which gives visibility to the offence and helps in finding actions for solving the problem. However, this has not been common practice in the city. Discussion: It is important to think of strategies that make changes in this scenario, encouraging the practice of reporting. Conclusion: It is essential to rethink the training of professionals, regarding the inclusion of this subject in their undergraduate education health programmes and into their training in service. Descriptors: Notice; Violence Against Women; Health Services.