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Chemical dependency and violence in the female universe: an integrative review
Dependência química e violência no universo feminino: revisão integrativa
Adicción y violencia en el universo femenina: una revisión integradora
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Abstract Objective: to review the scientific evidence on the links between substance abuse and violence in the female
universe. Methods: integrative review on the basis of Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health
Sciences Data, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online and Cumulative... view more
Objective: to review the scientific evidence on the links between substance abuse and violence in the female
universe. Methods: integrative review on the basis of Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health
Sciences Data, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online and Cumulative Index to Nursing and
Allied Health. The revision process was guided by the question: what is the relationship between substance
abuse and violence in the feminine universe? Results: from the literature search we identified 16 primary
studies. The synthesis of knowledge showed multiple face of violence against women, the risk factors associated
with emphasis on the use of psychoactive substances. Conclusion: evidence suggests that violence against
women can be physical, psychological and sexual. These bring significant implications for the physical and
mental health of the victim, making emergent the implementation of effective measures that help to reduce this
problem and to minimize the consequences.... view less
Keywords
woman; drug use; violence; sexism; health consequences; psychological consequences; Brazil; Mexico; Peru; Latin America
Classification
Social Problems
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
Page/Pages
p. 4681-4688
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 8 (2016) 3
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2016.v8i3.4681-4688
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed