WOMEN OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN A AMAZONIAN MUNICIPALITY

Abstract

Introduction: Violence has been a phenomenon present in the historical-social context since the dawn of time. Special attention has been given to sexual violence (VS) against women. Methodology: This was a field study, with a descriptive and quantitative approach. Data were collected from the operational system of the Specialized Police Station for Women, including victims who suffered sexual violence in Santarém in the years 2015 to 2018. Results and Discussion: 55 occurrence files were found, which corresponded to 100% of the survey: ten records in 2015 (18%), eighteen in 2016 (33%), thirteen in 2017 (24%), and fourteen in 2018 (25%). Conclusion: The study had an objective achieved, adding the knowledge of health professionals to this subject, especially nurses. As demonstrated, the statistical data contribute to preventive and promotional measures against sexual abuse, emphasizing that sexual abuse against women is still a topic to be discussed.