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

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: Escola Anna Nery

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

Authors: Milca Ramaiane da Silva Carvalho, Jeane Freitas de Oliveira, Nadirlene Pereira Gomes, Luana Moura Campos, Lilian Conceição Guimarães de Almeida, Luana Rodrigues Santos

Institutions: Universidade do Estado da Bahia, Universidade Federal da Bahia

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $171