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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Interpersonal violence in the state of Espírito Santo: analysis of mandatory notifications between 2011 and 2018
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230081
11-22-2024
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEInterpersonal violence in the state of Espírito Santo: analysis of mandatory notifications between 2011 and 2018
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230081
11-22-2024DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0081
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Objective:
To identify the frequency of notifications of interpersonal violence in Espírito Santo from 2011 to 2018, and the factors associated with this issue.
Methods:
This is a cross-sectional study in which all cases of interpersonal violence from the Information System for Notifiable Diseases in the state of Espírito Santo during the period from 2011 to 2018 were analyzed. Absolute and relative frequencies and 95% confidence intervals were calculated, as well as Poisson regression.
Results:
During the analyzed period, 27,277 cases were reported in Espírito Santo (P: 75%; 95% CI: 74.5-75.4), being more prevalent among females, children, and the elderly, individuals of black/mixed race, people without disabilities, and residents of urban areas. Regarding the perpetrator, there was a higher prevalence of individuals aged 25 years and older, males, with a current or former intimate partner relationship with the victim, and suspected alcohol use at the time of the aggression. In terms of the characteristics of the aggression, there was a higher prevalence of repeat violence, involving a single aggressor, and occurring in the residence.
Conclusions:
The notification of interpersonal violence in Espírito Santo showed a high prevalence and was associated with characteristics of the victim, aggressor, and event. This scenario reinforces the need for interventions such as professional qualification, expansion of intersectoral actions, and reformulation of public policies.
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Elder abuse: a conceptual analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230150
12-04-2023
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Elder abuse: a conceptual analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230150
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0150
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Objective:
to analyze the concept of elder abuse and identify its respective antecedents, attributes and consequents.
Methods:
this is a conceptual analysis according to Walker and Avant’s proposition. The search for the concept was mediated by an integrative review in the LILACS, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science and BDENF databases.
Results:
as antecedents, female, family member, low social support and low income or socioeconomic conditions stand out. Attributes were threats and/or intimidation, intentional use of physical force, using resources without authorization, unwanted sexual activity, offering low insufficient amount of nutrients for older adults and not meeting older adults’ affective/emotional needs. Consequents were psychological disorders, dependence on aggressors, environment of insecurity and damage/loss of human rights or human dignity.
Final considerations:
the phenomenon under discussion is broad and multifaceted, suggesting expansion of studies related to the theme in order to explore it in detail.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Sheltered adolescents’ background of exposure to violence and distressful experiences
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(4):e20180714
05-18-2020
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ORIGINAL ARTICLESheltered adolescents’ background of exposure to violence and distressful experiences
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(4):e20180714
05-18-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0714
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Objectives:
to analyze the exposure to violence and distressful experiences lived by adolescents in institutional shelters in the city of Rio de Janeiro (previous to their admittance).
Methods:
a cross-sectional study carried out in public institutional shelter units, with a sample of 72 adolescents aged between 12 and 18 years. Data on sociodemographic aspects, family relationships and distressful experiences were obtained by means of the Parcours Amoureux des Jeunes instrument, validated for use in Brazil. Statistical analysis included estimates of prevalence and 95% confidence intervals.
Results:
high magnitudes of distressful experiences and overlapping abuses lived by adolescents were observed, especially violent events (72.2%), social exclusion (59.1%), and sexual harassment (48.6%).
Conclusions:
the study shows that adolescents under institutional sheltering come from a background of severe and frequent distressful experiences. These took place in multiple environments: family (prior to their institutional reception), community, and group.