Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP (Apr 2015)

The (un)receptive experiences of female rape victims who seek healthcare services

  • Luciana de Amorim Barros,
  • Maria Cicera dos Santos de Albuquerque,
  • Nadirlene Pereira Gomes,
  • Jorge Luís de Souza Riscado,
  • Bárbara Régia Oliveira de Araújo,
  • Júlia Renata Fernandes de Magalhães

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420150000200002
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 49, no. 2
pp. 0193 – 0200

Abstract

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OBJECTIVE To know the structure and functioning of healthcare services from the perspective of women who have suffered rape. METHOD A qualitative study conducted with 11 women who experienced rape, monitored in a maternity in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. Data were systematically based on content analysis. RESULTS It allowed for understanding the path taken by women in search of support from health services, as well as the limitations and capabilities of these services. CONCLUSION The assistance received in healthcare services leans towards a revictimization process of women who already carry trauma from the rape. It is necessary to reflect about care practices aimed at sexually victimized women.

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