Distribuição temporal das notificações de violência doméstica nas capitais da região centro-oeste brasileira

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe the temporal distribution of domestic violence notifications in the capitals of the Brazilian Midwest region. METHODOLOGY: This is a descriptive, ecological, time series study. The research was conducted at the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás, located in the city of Goiânia, using secondary data from DataSUS and the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). All domestic violence notifications from 2013 to 2023 were included as selection criteria. The data were extracted from SINAN notification records for the period from 2013 to 2023. The study variables used were race, age group, female gender, capitals of the Brazilian Midwest region, and population of the capitals in the Midwest region. Descriptive analysis was used, which involves observing and describing the obtained data. RESULTS: A total of 49,872 notifications of domestic violence against women were recorded. The capital with the highest number of notifications was Campo Grande, accounting for 40% of the total notifications, with 17% of these notifications occurring in 2023. Regarding race/color, the highest percentage was for women of mixed race (parda), with 48%, and the most affected age group was 10 to 14 years old, representing 16%. The capital with the highest incidence rate was Campo Grande, with 203 cases per 10,000 inhabitants, while the capital with the lowest rate was Cuiabá, with 44 cases. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, 2023 was the year with the highest notification rate. Women, especially younger women, and those of mixed race, were most affected by domestic violence. Therefore, it is necessary to invest in training to raise awareness among health professionals about the importance of early identification of cases of violence against women and in providing comprehensive care for women who need assistance.