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Violence against women: theoretical reflections
Leticia Casique Casique1, Antonia Regina Ferreira Furegato
1Celaya Faculty of Nursing and Obstetrics, University of Guanajuato-Mexico.
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|February 13, 2007
Summary
Domestic violence and gender violence against women are serious issues. Understanding the ecological model helps analyze factors contributing to violence and develop effective intervention programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- Violence affects vulnerable populations including children, women, and the elderly.
- Domestic violence, gender violence, and violence against women are critical societal problems.
- Gender violence encompasses physical, psychological, sexual, economic, and workplace aggression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze violence against women by intimate partners using the Ecological Model.
- To identify factors influencing behavior related to gender violence.
- To inform the development of targeted intervention and support programs.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the Ecological Model to examine the interplay between individual and environmental factors.
- Analyzing the multifaceted nature of gender violence.
- Investigating behavioral influences on violence against women.
Main Results:
- The Ecological Model provides a framework for understanding the complex dynamics of intimate partner violence.
- Environmental and individual factors significantly influence violent behaviors.
- A comprehensive analysis is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the Ecological Model is key to addressing violence against women.
- Intervention programs should consider individual and environmental determinants.
- Further research into influencing factors can enhance support systems for victims.
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