Epidemiological analysis of notification forms for women victims of violence in the municipality of Foz do Iguaçu

Abstract

Objective: To analyze compulsory notification forms for women victims of violence in the city of Foz do Iguaçu-PR. Methods: This is a descriptive and exploratory research using compulsory notification forms of cases of violence against women registered in 2020. Data were collected to characterize the participants, the health districts with the highest rates of violence, the types of violence and the aggressor's kinship. Results: A total of 330 cases of violence against women were reported in the municipality of Foz do Iguaçu, predominantly aged between 18 and 34 years old, single, living in regions of great social vulnerability. Physical aggression was the main type of violence, occurring at night and at home. Conclusion: Through the study, it was possible to trace the profile of cases of violence against women registered in the city. The application of an active search for this population at risk is necessary, as it was evident that these women are in great vulnerability.