Citation

Vieira LJ, Ferreira RC, Moreira GA, Gondim AP, Araújo MA, Silva RM. Rev. Lat. Am. Enfermagem 2013; 21(4): 920-927.

Affiliation

Universidade de Fortaleza, FortalezaCE, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirao Preto, Universidade de Sao Paulo)

DOI

10.1590/S0104-11692013000400013

PMID

23970229

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: to identify the prevalence and the factors associated to the imposition of the different types of violence against women informed in sentry services. METHOD: transversal study accomplished through 939 notification forms of cases of violence against women, referring to the three years from 2006 to 2008 in Fortaleza, Ceará. Univariate and multiple analyses by logistic regression were realized. RESULT: the results showed a positive association between the imposition of types of violence against women with a schooling varying from illiterate to basic education and the aggression which had occurred other times. CONCLUSION: this knowledge contributes to the delineation of specific actions that aim at facing this problem, as well as generates subsidies for adequate attendance proposals and guidance for the victims who call on health services.

Language: es