Caracterização da conduta fonoaudiológica no atendimento a mulheres vítimas de violência de gênero

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Gender violence has been a recurring theme in health care and services. In these cases, the facial region becomes a target because the aggressor can clearly visualize the sensation of pain. The specific therapy proved to be efficient and, therefore, the speech therapist is one of the important professionals in providing care in these cases. During the entire intervention process, it can help identify cases and provide an opportunity to understand the family dynamics in which the issue of violence may be present. Therefore, this work aims to characterize the speech therapy conduct in assisting victims in the context of gender violence. METHOD: The methodological design adopted for this study was organized in stages. The first step was through a literature review. The second stage included the discussion and elaboration of a research instrument - questionnaire. The third step was through the application of the research instrument and from this questionnaire a descriptive analysis of the data was carried out using absolute (n) and relative (%) frequencies, measures of central tendency (mean and median) and dispersion (standard deviation, minimum and maximum values). RESULTS: In the literature review stage, no articles were found that dealt with the researched theme. Therefore, in the next stage of construction of the instrument, two articles found in other areas of health were used as guides. Finally, in the data collection stage, from the answers obtained, 24.5% of speech therapists provided assistance to victims of gender violence. Most consultations took place in clinics (61.5%) and after the victim was evaluated by other professionals, 30.8% of the professionals mentioned that when there is suspicion of facial trauma in the context of violence against women, the judicial bodies should be notified and the Ministry of Health. It is also verified that 23% indicated no specific conduct. Of the 13 professionals who answered that they would call the competent bodies when there is gender violence, 37.5% answered the alternative “delegations, police and dial 180”. CONCLUSION: The identification, notification and denunciation of these cases proved to be insufficient, which may allow the perpetuation of the cycle of violence. It is necessary that the theme be included in the training process of professionals.