Citation

Lírio JGDS, Pereira Á, Gomes NP, Paixão GPDN, Couto TM, Ferreira ADS. Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP 2019; 53: e03428.

Affiliation

Universidade Federal da Bahia, Escola de Enfermagem, Salvador, BA, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem)

DOI

10.1590/S1980-220X2017036203428

PMID

31066754

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Unveiling the precipitating elements of conjugal violence based on the discourse of men undergoing criminal prosecution.

METHOD: This is a qualitative study developed in a Domestic Violence and Family Violence Campaign against Women from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

RESULTS: We interviewed 23 men. The following central ideas emerged: children and family interference; change in woman's behavior; feeling of ownership; discovery of extramarital affairs of women; absence of marital sexual intercourse; and use of alcohol and other drugs by men.

CONCLUSION: Several elements precipitate marital violence according to the mens' discourse. Knowing these elements can subsidize actions for preventing the phenomenon, especially from implementing peaceful conflict resolution strategies.

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