Sexual violence against women: epidemiological data, underreporting and the role of nursing
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https://doi.org/10.21727/rpu.v16i3.5057Abstract
Characterize cases of underreporting in relation to women who have suffered sexual violence and discuss how nursing can help in these cases based on evidence in the scientific literature. It constitutes an integrative literature review, searching for articles published from 2002 to 2024, in the following databases: Scielo and Google Scholar. The following descriptors were used: violence against women; women's rights; women's health services and underreporting. The integrative literature review aims to define concepts, examine theories and investigate issues related to a specific topic. Nursing work in caring for women victims of sexual violence still faces challenges and requires adjustments, both on the part of professionals and institutions that provide this type of service. Furthermore, it is essential to make progress in welcoming these women, as studies highlight several factors that make it difficult for them to access health services.
Keywords: Violence Against Women; Women's Rights; Women's Health Services; Underregistration.
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