Occurrence of violence caused by intimate partners in brazilian rural working women: A descriptive study

Abstract

Aim: To describe the occurrence of violence perpetrated by intimate partners (IPV) according to the interpretation of rural working women. Method: This is a descriptive study that included 795 participants of the Fourth March of the Daisies in the Brazilian capital. Data was collected using the ballot technique and analysed by means of descriptive statistics. Results: Forty-one percent (41%) of women experienced at least one episode of IPV; seventy percent (70%) mentioned physical violence; sixty-three percent (63%) psychological violence; and fourteen percent (14%) sexual violence. Variables: age, marital status, position in the family, geographical origin, and types of violence. Discussion: Physical violence was the most prevalent issue, followed by psychological and sexual violence. Women who have lived in union had higher odds of experiencing violence. Conclusion: The occurrence of violence by intimate partners was confirmed by rural working women. We expect to contribute to the development of networks of protection for women in situations of violence, family health strategy and the training of health and nursing professionals.