VIOLÊNCIA CONTRA AS MULHERES E SUAS FORMAS DE ENFRENTAMENTO: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA SOBRE O AGOSTO LILÁS

Abstract

Introduction: Violence against women has been presented as a serious public health problem and a violation of human rights. In order to contribute to the inhibition of this phenomenon and intensify the divulgation of “Maria da Penha” Law, August Lilac comes to light. Thereby, health education is presented as an important strategy of confrontation with this violence. Objective: To describe the experience of fulfillment on health education action on facing the household violence against women in a local hospital in the countryside of Rio Grande do Norte (RN), using the Conversation Circle as a methodology and having August Lilac as a reference. Methodology: This is an experience report on the action executed at the Obstetrics Clinic of a local hospital situated in Currais Novos town, located in the countryside of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, in August 2022. Results: It was observed good public participation and the companions already knew some types of violence. However, the professionals had little knowledge about the subject, which leads to misinformation about what to do when these demands arrive at the health service. Conclusions: It is evident the importance of working on the theme at different times, not only in August Lilac, even this month stands out with extreme relevance. In addition, it is also essential to discuss the topic in all fields of the intersectoral network, with the aim of disseminating information and encouraging networking to overcome this problem.