Impact of gender violence against women in the couple relationship. Theoretical review

Impact of gender violence

Abstract

 In this article, a scientific theoretical review was carried out on the impact of gender-based violence against women in the relationship, with the aim of providing adequate comprehensive care for women in this situation. It was found that gender violence arises from a social structure that legitimizes values, norms and beliefs that generate violence, discrimination and exclusion against women; furthermore, it is a public health problem, because it negatively impacts the physical, psychological, economic, sexual and reproductive health of women, as well as their children. The affectations that are most referred to are the development of mental disorders, among which are depression, anxiety and PTSD; Likewise, the sexual and reproductive life of women is affected, in addition to absenteeism from work, poor performance and the replication of violence by children. It is concluded that when psychological care is provided, it should not only be approached as a health problem, but also as a social problem; Therefore, in addition to making use of scientifically validated therapies, the gender perspective must also be used.