Nursing care for women victims of domestic violence in primary care: recognition, welcome and management

Abstract

Abstract. The many forms of violence against women have increased significantly in recent years. Physical attacks, sexual crimes and psychological abuse are becoming more common in Brazilian life. This great demand is becoming a public health problem, and the engagement of several sectors is necessary to inhibit this abusive practice of violence against women. Objective: To present the prevalence of domestic violence against women in Brazil, inferring the recognition, reception and management in primary health care. Materials and Methods: This is a narrative review of the literature which used manuals from the Ministry of Health, data from DATASUS and information extracted from the VHL using the bibliographic databases: Lilacs (Latin American Literature in Health Sciences ), SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), Google Scholar and scientific journals from 2013 to 2023 as research sources, using the descriptors domestic violence, violence against women and nursing care. Result and discussion: Four categories emerged: statistics and factors associated with domestic violence in Brazil; welcoming these women into primary care; and referral and actions against domestic violence. Conclusion: Nursing care for women victims of domestic violence requires efficient reception, dialogue and notification. To improve care, it is crucial to continually train nurses. The inclusion of communities is essential to raise awareness about the diversity of violence, promoting critical thinking and raising awareness among future generations. This joint effort aims to not only treat existing cases, but also prevent and combat domestic violence in a comprehensive manner.