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0237/2023 - Indirect victims of violence: a look at health impacts
Vítimas indiretas da violência: um olhar sobre os impactos na saúde

Author:

• Rayana Tavares de Oliveira Bueno - Bueno, R.T.O - <buenorayana@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1440-560X

Co-author(s):

• Edinilsa Ramos de Souza - Souza, E.R. de - <edinilsaramos@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1928-9265
• Bruno Costa Poltronieri - Poltronieri, B.C - <brunopol@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2127-0574


Abstract:

We sought to investigate the perceptions of indirect victims or family members of homicide victims, about the repercussions of these deaths on their health. A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive study was carried out, based on eight semi-structured individual interviews with two groups: family members of police officers victimized by lethal violence, and family members of people killed as a result of police intervention, designated here as homicide. Both groups reported the perception that their health deteriorated after the homicide, and mentioned problems such as depression, panic disorder, insomnia, heart conditions and eating disorders. They also highlighted the acquisition of habits that are harmful to health, such as the consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco and self-medication, and the worsening of pre-existing health issues. It was observed that the homicide committed and suffered by police agents affects various aspects of the lives of indirect victims that are inseparable from health issues in a broader sense. These people are also victims of this violence, although their suffering is often made invisible. Studying this topic helps to give space to the suffering and mourning of these people and to subsidize the best performance of the institutions and services involved in the attention, care and reception of these family members.

Keywords:

Violence, Homicide, Victimization, Impacts on Health

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Bueno, R.T.O, Souza, E.R. de, Poltronieri, B.C. Indirect victims of violence: a look at health impacts. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2023/Aug). [Citado em 05/11/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/indirect-victims-of-violence-a-look-at-health-impacts/18863?id=18863



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