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Spatial analysis of female intentional homicides
Sheyla Carvalho de Barros1, Conceição Maria de Oliveira2, Amanda Priscila de Santana Cabral Silva3
1Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Recife, PE, Brasil.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|July 28, 2021
Summary
Female intentional homicides disproportionately affect young, black, single women in Northeast Brazil. Spatial analysis identified critical areas for targeted violence prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Criminology
Background:
- Female intentional homicide is a significant public health issue.
- Understanding the spatial distribution of these crimes is crucial for effective prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the characteristics and spatial distribution of female intentional homicides.
- To identify high-risk areas for violence against women in Northeast Brazil.
Main Methods:
- Ecological study using data from the Brazilian Mortality Information System.
- Calculated and smoothed mortality rates using the local empirical Bayesian method.
- Applied Moran's index to assess spatial autocorrelation.
Main Results:
- 1,144 female homicides reported, with a rate of 6.2/100,000 women.
- Victims were predominantly young (10-39), black, and single, with homicides occurring in public spaces.
- Spatial analysis revealed clusters of high homicide rates in specific regional health offices.
Conclusions:
- Female homicide victims were young, black, and single.
- Identified critical areas requiring priority for violence prevention interventions.
- Spatial analysis provides a roadmap for targeted public health strategies.
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