Adoecimento feminino e violência de gênero: análise de casos no hospital de clínicas ufu

Abstract

Violence against women constitutes a major social concern and an important public health problem, representing one of the main human rights violations and directly affecting the victims state of health. This study aimed to analyze how violence influences women's health-disease process, considering the impacts on physical and mental health, the barriers to accessing health services, and the influence of received support on recovery. The research employed a mixed methods approach, with a descriptive and exploratory design, analyzing 89 records of violence against women notifications in the period from January to September 2024. The data showed that most victims were young, white women, with sexual violence being the most recurrent type, followed by physical and psychological violence. Rape was the most frequent form of sexual violence, and bodily force was the main means of physical aggression. Among the procedures performed, prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and the collection of laboratory tests were highlighted. In the qualitative stage, the analysis of the interviews evidenced the fragility of the support network, the emotional impact of the violence, and the difficulties in accessing health services. The reports indicated fear, shame, loneliness, and a lack of proper welcoming, reinforcing the importance of a humanized and interprofessional approach. It is concluded that violence directly impacts female illness, demanding integrated actions that articulate prevention, welcoming, and rehabilitation, ensuring these women's right to health and dignity.