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Autonomy as a structural need to face gender violence.
Rebeca Nunes Guedes1, Rosa Maria Godoy Serpa da Fonseca
1Departamento de Enfermagem em Saúde Coletiva, Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil, rmgsfon@usp.br.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|May 10, 2012
Summary
Healthcare professionals in the Family Health Strategy (FHS) recognize women
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Gender Studies
- Sociology
Background:
- Violence against women is a significant public health issue.
- The Family Health Strategy (FHS) plays a crucial role in providing healthcare to vulnerable populations.
- Addressing women's autonomy needs within healthcare is vital for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the autonomy needs of women experiencing violence, as perceived by Family Health Strategy (FHS) professionals.
- To explore the perspectives of both healthcare providers and women survivors on autonomy within the FHS context.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research approach.
- Semi-structured interviews with FHS healthcare professionals.
- Interviews with women users of the FHS services who have experienced violence.
Main Results:
- Professionals and users highlighted the importance of women's autonomy in decision-making.
- A tendency towards de-responsibilization by the service was observed in some cases.
- Financial autonomy emerged as a shared concern between professionals and users.
Conclusions:
- Integrating a gender perspective into health policies and practices is essential for addressing violence against women.
- Meeting women's practical and strategic gender needs can reduce health inequities.
- Promoting female emancipation requires a comprehensive approach to autonomy within healthcare settings.
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