@article{ref1,
title="Perceptions and attitudes of public health service dentists in the face of family violence in 24 municipalities in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, 2013-2014",
journal="Epidemiologia e serviços de saúde : revista do Sistema Unico de Saúde do Brasil",
year="2016",
author="Garbin, Clea Adas Saliba and Rovida, Tânia Adas Saliba and Costa, Adriana Alves and Garbin, Artenio Jose Isper",
volume="25",
number="1",
pages="179-186",
abstract="OBJECTIVE:: to describe the perceptions and attitudes of dentists working in Primary Healthcare Units in the face of family violence in 24 municipalities in the interior of São Paulo state, Brazil. <br><br>METHOD:: this is a descriptive study conducted between July 2013 and July 2014; the study population was comprised of 294 professionals; data were collected through a questionnaire containing objective and subjective questions. <br><br>RESULTS:: 111 dentists took part (37.8%), 67.5% of whom were unaware of existing legislation on cases of violence; 70.0% did not know how to report the occurrence of cases; 55.0% reported not having any responsibility for notification; 85.0% were unaware of the notification form; and 60.0% said they should intervene in cases of family violence. <br><br>CONCLUSION:: the perceptions and attitudes of dentists have shortcomings in relation to notification of family violence and this hinders early diagnosis of the victims of such violence.<p /> <p>Language: pt</p>",
language="pt",
issn="1679-4974",
doi="10.5123/S1679-49742016000100019",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5123/S1679-49742016000100019"
}