Chemical dependency and violence in the female universe: an integrative review
In: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, Band 8, Heft 3, S. 4681-4688
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.