Aspectos técnicos do atendimento das pacientes vítimas de violência sexual

Abstract

Rape is defined in Brazilian legislation (Art. 213 of Decree Law no. 2,848, of 1940, amended by Law no. 12,015, of 2009) as “compelling someone, through violence or serious threat, to have carnal intercourse or to practice or allow another libidinous act is performed with him.” In Brazil, in 2020, 60,926 cases of rape were recorded, of which 60.7% had individuals under the age of 14 as victims, and 86.9% of the total victims were women (FBSP, 2021). This type of sexual violence is an issue that must be immediately notified (up to 24 hours) to the municipal health authority, and must be carried out so that all prophylaxis and exams are carried out correctly, in addition to inserting the victim into the care and protection network (BRASIL, 2021b).