Citation

Carlos DM, Ferriani MD, Esteves MR, Silva LM, Scatena L. Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP 2014; 48(4): 610-617.

Affiliation

School of Nursing and Achool of Nursing of Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Universidade de Sao Paulo)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

25338240

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Assess the understanding of adolescents regarding the social support received in situations of domestic violence.

METHOD: A qualitative study with data collection carried out through focus groups with 17 adolescent victims of domestic violence, institutionally welcomed in Campinas-SP, and through semi-structured interviews with seven of these adolescents. Information was analyzed by content analysis, thematic modality.

RESULTS: Observing the thematic categories it was found that social support for the subjects came from the extended family, the community, the Guardianship Council, the interpersonal relationships established at the user embracement institution and from the religiosity/spirituality.

CONCLUSION: The mentioned sources of support deserve to be enhanced and expanded. With the current complexity of the morbidity and mortality profiles, especially in children and adolescents, the (re)signification and the (re)construction of health actions is imperative.

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