Coping strategies for domestic violence: Testimony of women involved with drugs

• Main Authors: Milca Ramaiane da Silva Carvalho (Author), Jeane Freitas de Oliveira (Author), Nadirlene Pereira Gomes (Author), Luana Moura Campos (Author), Lilian Conceição Guimarães de Almeida (Author), Luana Rodrigues Santos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

ABSTRACT Objective: To understand strategies used by women involved with alcohol and/or other drugs to cope with domestic violence. Methods: A qualitative study using the theoretical framework of coping strategies proposed by Folkman and Lazarus. 19 women with reports of domestic violence and involvement with alcohol and/or other drugs attended to at Family Health Units in a city of Bahia, Brazil. The data were systematized based on Discourse of the Collective Subject. Results: Given the context of domestic violence and drug use, women confront their partners; they try to have a conversation; they seek family and institutional support and take responsibility and blame for the aggression suffered. Conclusions and implications for practice: The strategies listed may support actions to prevent and cope with the phenomenon, especially from the intersectoral articulation.

Item Description

2177-9465
10.1590/2177-9465-ean-2018-0291