Avaliação do enfrentamento às violências contra crianças e adolescentes: a experiência da Comissão de Prevenção aos Maus-Tratos em uma Unidade de Saúde da Família da SER V

Abstract

The aim of the study was to understand the process of coping with violence against children and adolescents at the primary health care level, in Fortaleza. It is an evaluative survey based on a quantitative and qualitative approach, followed by a critical-reflexive analysis. It was carried out in a health unit of primary care level, located in ‘Conjunto Esperança’ neighborhood, in SER V, the district with the highest concentration of children and adolescents and the lowest HDI in Fortaleza. This unit has a multidisciplinary team that notifies, discusses, monitors, and keeps track of families with suspected cases of domestic violence. The techniques used were bibliographical and documentary research, participant observation, focus groups, and in-depth interviews. The research subjects were the participants of the aforementioned commission, family members accompanied by that committee, and guardianship counselors. From July 2012 to December 2013, twelve monthly meetings were observed, recorded, and later on, transcribed.