PRIMARY CARE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

Objective: to describe the evidence on the potentialities and limitations of primary health care professionals in gender violence against women. Method: systematic review of mixed methods of articles published between 2015-2020, based on the recommendations of the PRISMA model, carried out at databases of the Virtual Health Library. Nine articles were selected after the application of inclusion/exclusion criteria and quality assessment. Results: studies have shown that the view of professionals on violence against women is limited. Little knowledge on the subject and victim care services was considered a barrier in the identification and management of cases. Training and knowledge about violence and the bond between patient-professional were identified as potentialities for prevention, recognition and care for women in Primary Care. Conclusion: health professionals in Primary Care need qualification and greater awareness to know the multiple aspects that involve violence against women.