Factors associated with conjugal violence practices in convicted women

Abstract

Objective: To identify the factors associated with conjugal violence practices in convicted women. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted with women who visited their partners in a prison in the state of Paraná. Data were collected from March to July 2018, using the Checklist for Assessing the Risk of Violence against Intimate Partners. In the data analysis, descriptive statistics, Chi-Square Test association and Prevalence Ratio estimates using Poisson Regression models were used. Results: The factors associated with violence practice were: marital status, religion, presence of children and use of chemical substances by the partner. The most frequent types of violence were threats, impediment of seeking health services and deprivation of contact with third parties. Conclusion: Sociodemographic factors influence the occurrence of conjugal violence, and early detection can help in the screening of women at risk and in the establishment of interventions, as they are behaviors that can be changed.