Social support from the perspective of adolescent victims of domestic violence

Authors

  • Diene Monique Carlos Universidade de São Paulo; School of Nursing of Ribeirão Preto
  • Maria das Graças Carvalho Ferriani Universidade de São Paulo; School of Nursing of Ribeirão Preto; Department of Maternal-Child Nursing and Public Health
  • Michelly Rodrigues Esteves Universidade de São Paulo; School of Nursing of Ribeirão Preto
  • Lygia Maria Pereira da Silva Universidade de Pernambuco
  • Liliana Scatena Universidade de São Paulo; School of Nursing and Achool of Nursing of Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420140000400006

Abstract

Objective: Assess the understanding of adolescents regarding the social support received in situations of domestic violence. Method: A qualitative study with data collection carried out through focus groups with 17 adolescent victims of domestic violence, institutionally welcomed in Campinas-SP, and through semi-structured interviews with seven of these adolescents. Information was analyzed by content analysis, thematic modality. Results: Observing the thematic categories it was found that social support for the subjects came from the extended family, the community, the Guardianship Council, the interpersonal relationships established at the user embracement institution and from the religiosity/spirituality. Conclusion: The mentioned sources of support deserve to be enhanced and expanded. With the current complexity of the morbidity and mortality profiles, especially in children and adolescents, the (re)signification and the (re)construction of health actions is imperative.



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2014-08-01

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How to Cite

Carlos, D. M., Ferriani, M. das G. C., Esteves, M. R., Silva, L. M. P. da, & Scatena, L. (2014). Social support from the perspective of adolescent victims of domestic violence . Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 48(4), 610-617. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420140000400006