Abstract:
This paper discusses the gender violence experienced by users of the Family Health Units (USF), of the Unified Health System (SUS), and the assistance provided by this service in combating such violence. It seeks to point out the social markers of users who have experienced gender violence; typify the gender violence experienced by these women; identify the procedures taken by them to face these violence; to analyze USF assistance in combating gender violence. This is an analytical-descriptive research with a quantitative and qualitative approach, involving the cities of João Pessoa, Campina Grande, Cajazeiras and Patos, in Paraíba. The sample consists of 600 users and 21 health professionals. The USF investigated do not constitute spaces for dialogue with the abused women and do not refer to the Service Network.
Keywords:
Violence against women; Public Health Policy; Service Network