Epidemiological profile of violence against women in the state of Paraíba from 2009 to 2019

Abstract

The objective of this study is to delineate the epidemiological profile of notifications of violence against women in the state of Paraíba, from 2009 to 2019. It is a cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted through online consultation of the TabNet Information System in the section on Notifiable Diseases and Injuries, using the field for interpersonal violence. As part of the results, we identified that physical violence is the most frequent type, accounting for 45.2% of cases. It was observed that the highest number of complaints involved black women, accounting for 60.11% of the cases; in the age group of 20 to 29 years, 22.71%; with incomplete primary education, 14.21%. Moreover, 59.2% of the situations of violence against women predominantly occur in residential areas. Regarding referrals to the health sector, the findings reveal that, in 54.15% of the records, it is defined as unknown. The study pointed out a significant weakness in the data records on violence, both due to lack of information and inadequate completion of the forms. Therefore, it is crucial to reinforce the importance of proper completion of compulsory notification forms and the training of professionals to provide accurate evidence on the problem and support management efforts.