Critical path of women in situations of intimate partner violence

Authors

  • Daniella Yamada Baragatti Prefeitura Municipal de Campinas. Secretaria Municipal de Saúde
  • Diene Monique Carlos Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Maria Neto da Cruz Leitão Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra
  • Maria das Graças Carvalho Ferriani Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Eliete Maria Silva Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/rlae.v26i0.154244

Keywords:

Intimate Partner Violence, Domestic Violence, Spouse Abuse, Gender-Based Violence, Help-Seeking Behavior, Qualitative Research

Abstract

Objective: To know and analyze the critical path followed by women subjected to intimate partner violence until reaching a Reference Center of a Brazilian city, from the perspective of these women. Method: Qualitative research, based on the concept of critical path. Participant observations of the support group of the Reference Center and interviews with ten women in situations of violence who were followed up in this service. Results: the motivating factors for women to seek help were the increase in the severity of the aggressions, the impact of the violence on their children and support from their family. They go to several sectors and services before reaching the Reference Center, such as the police and legal counsel, health and social services. They find little effective responses from the services, and care is indicated as the most relevant response factor to face the situation. Conclusion: the assistance is fragmented and dependent on the posture of the professional. The Reference Center is recognized as an important place of support for women. In addition to governmental efforts to maintain the network structured, the permanent education of the working professionals is also fundamental.

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Author Biographies

  • Daniella Yamada Baragatti, Prefeitura Municipal de Campinas. Secretaria Municipal de Saúde

    PhD, Enfermeira, Secretaria Municipal de Saúde, Prefeitura Municipal de Campinas.

  • Diene Monique Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

    Pós-doutoranda, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo.

  • Maria Neto da Cruz Leitão, Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra

    PhD, Professor Doutor, Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra

  • Maria das Graças Carvalho Ferriani, Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

    PhD, Professor Titular, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo.

  • Eliete Maria Silva, Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Enfermagem

    PhD, Professor Associado, Faculdade de Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Campinas.

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Published

2019-02-01

Issue

Vol. 26 (2018)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Critical path of women in situations of intimate partner violence. (2019). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 26, e3025. https://doi.org/10.1590/rlae.v26i0.154244