As repercussões psicossociais da gestação decorrente do abuso sexual: uma revisão integrativa.

Abstract

Sexual violence represents a worldwide problem of high prevalence, which has been neglected for many years. Real information about the numbers of sexual violence is difficult to obtain, since it occurs constantly and most victims feel shame or guilt for the aggression suffered or afraid to denounce the aggressor. Considering this problem, the present study aims, through an integrative literature review, to understand the psychosocial repercussions of the pregnancy that resulted from the crime of sexual violence. To this end, a search was carried out in the Google Scholar, Pepsic, Scielo and Lilacs electronic databases, from March to November 2022. It was possible to apprehend the characteristics and feelings of the women involved and their experiences in having to choose between interruption or not the pregnancy. With regard to the care of victims of sexual violence who became pregnant, which allows us to conclude that for these women, going through such a situation is characterized as being of great suffering, with marked experiences of tormenting feelings and thoughts due to the violence and unwanted pregnancy. Therefore, it is worth emphasizing the importance of good preparation of health professionals to carry out the function of welcoming and caring for the health of victims. With this review, it is expected to contribute to the study of the subject, increasing the understanding about this experience by health professionals and scholars in the area. Keywords: Sexual violence. Women. Pregnancy. Sexual abuse