Estrutura representacional de Agentes Comunitários de Saúde sobre atenção à saúde da mulher em situação de violência doméstica
Keywords:
Agentes Comunitários de Saúde, Atenção à saúde, Violência contra a Mulher, violência domésticaAbstract
The objective was to analyze the representational structure of community health agents on the health care of women in situations of domestic violence. Descriptive study, of a qualitative nature, based on the structural approach of the Theory of Social Representations (SRT). Data were collected with 107 community health agents from free evocations and analyzed using the Software Ensemble de Programs Permettant l'analyse des Evocations (EVOC) version 2005. The results revealed a central nucleus characterized by a negative attitude with the presence of the element neglect and positive attitudes towards reception, care and a psychologist. These elements are strengthened by the contrast zone presenting the accompaniment, Specialized Police Department for Women's Services (DEAM) and listening. In the peripheries, practical and affective attitudes of these health professionals were observed, with the incorporation of positions. It is concluded that community health agents are essential professionals in the care of women in situations of domestic violence, through the multiprofessional essence and the development of intersectoral relationships.