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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Violence by acquaintances is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding its prevalence is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Demographic factors influence vulnerability to such violence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of violence committed by acquaintances in Brazil.
  • To analyze this prevalence based on demographic characteristics.
  • To identify specific population groups at higher risk.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive study utilizing data from the 2013 National Health Research survey in Brazil.
  • Analysis of data from 64,348 households, including the adult population (≥ 18 years).
  • Calculation of prevalence rates and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) by gender, age, education, race/color, area, and region.

Main Results:

  • Overall prevalence of acquaintance violence was 2.5% (95%CI 2.3-2.7).
  • Prevalence was higher in women (3.1%) than men (1.8%).
  • Younger adults (18-29 years) and residents of the North and Northeast regions showed higher prevalence.

Conclusions:

  • Acquaintance violence is prevalent across various demographic groups in Brazil.
  • Findings confirm the occurrence of gender-based violence, particularly affecting women.
  • The study underscores the need for region-specific and gender-sensitive violence prevention strategies.