Abstract
Objective: Review and analyze the role of nurses in the context of women who are victims of sexual violence. Methods: It is a descriptive, exploratory, qualitative research of the type integrative literature review, carried out through the databases of the Virtual Health Library (VHL) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo), Diadorim and Latindex. The articles were selected according to eligibility and ineligibility criteria. Results: Sexual violence against women is a universal problem and strongly present in Brazil, it is closely linked to inequalities in gender relations, which strongly impacts the quality of life of victims due to physical and psychological damage. The nurse deals with several difficulties to provide adequate assistance to the victims, such as the absence of care protocols, inadequate structures, among other problems. Final considerations: Nursing care for women victims of sexual violence, presents itself with welcoming and humanized attitudes, which can be improved, based on intersectoral articulations aimed at prevention, treatment and adequate notification of cases.