Approach About Sexual Violence Against Women in the Nursing Undergraduation Course

Abstract

Objective: Understanding the approach to sexual violence against women in undergraduate nursing. Method: A qualitative study developed in a Higher Education Institution located in a medium-sized municipality in the state of Ceará. From April to November 2019, a semi-structured interview was conducted with 15 participants. In the organization of information, thematic analysis and theoretical references of gender violence and skills pedagogy were used. Results: Three categories were elaborated regarding the meanings attributed to sexual violence; the approach of the theme through the teaching-research-extension triad at the university; and the possibilities and challenges for the inclusion of the theme in professional training. Conclusions: Sexual violence presents itself as a social problem of the condition imposed on women in relation to men. This has gained visibility in the social sphere; however, in training there is still a close relationship for its inclusion.