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

Authors

  • Luciana de Amorim Barros Universidade Federal de Alagoas; Universidade Federal de Alagoas
  • Maria Cicera dos Santos de Albuquerque Universidade Federal de Alagoas; Universidade Federal de Alagoas
  • Nadirlene Pereira Gomes Universidade Federal da Bahia; School of Nursing; Universidade Federal da Bahia
  • Jorge Luís de Souza Riscado Universidade Federal de Alagoas; Universidade Federal de Alagoas
  • Bárbara Régia Oliveira de Araújo Universidade Federal de Alagoas; Universidade Federal de Alagoas
  • Júlia Renata Fernandes de Magalhães Universidade Federal da Bahia; Universidade Federal da Bahia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420150000200002

Abstract

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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Published

2015-04-01

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Barros, L. de A., Albuquerque, M. C. dos S. de, Gomes, N. P., Riscado, J. L. de S., Araújo, B. R. O. de, & Magalhães, J. R. F. de. (2015). The (un)receptive experiences of female rape victims who seek healthcare services . Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 49(2), 193-200. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420150000200002