Violence against women in times of COVID-19: the role of the doctor

Abstract

Method: Documentary research carried out on official documents and aid of current scientific literature on the role of the physician during increased violence against women during social isolation. Objective: To analyze, based on official documents, the role of the physician in the face of domestic violence in social distance. Discussion: It was observed that most of these women do not have the correct help from health professionals. The lack of sensitivity and experience of the team with this type of circumstance, harms the whole dynamics of this service, and makes this patient continue to suffer due to the lack of welcome from the health service. For this reason, in addition to practicing existing measures, it is the duty of the auxiliary doctor and to inform her effectively about actions that help her to get out of the situation safely. Conclusion: Although the doctor has an essential role, domestic violence is a problem of several spheres and must count on the help of the whole society. Educational practices and a closer look at these victims were already necessary and now with their imprisonment it is essential.