WOMEN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE: HOW TO LOOK AT A CARE WITH WEAKNESSES

Abstract

This study sought to investigate how health workers act in cases of domestic violence against women. The approach was qualitative and descriptive on the procedures adopted by the health team during the admission of cases. Some health professionals reported that they only perform first aid and fill out the medical records, referring the victim for social and psychological follow-up in the health network, while others jointly map the existing social support network and/or that can be activated, and provide outpatient care and interact with other interprofessional team members. The major difficulties pointed out by the health professionals who perform the care were the lack of training and the absence of inter-institutional protocol for cases of violence. The study made it possible to verify that any well-educated health worker, whether doctor, nurse, psychologist, social worker or educator, can welcome women in vulnerable situations. In addition, the interdisciplinary team in the health field contributes a lot to promote the recovery and recovery of self-confidence and self-esteem of women victims of domestic violence. It can be concluded that the professionals have some gaps and shortcomings regarding the care of victims of violence. Keywords: Domestic Violence. Public health. women beaten. multidisciplinary team.