Abordaje terapéutico para prevención del embarazo en mujeres víctimas de violencia sexual en atención primaria de salud

Abstract

Introduction: Sexual violence is a public health problem; The repercussions for women are very serious and relevant, since an unwanted pregnancy affects the quality of life. The World Health Organization indicates that the prevalence of sexual violence in women is 30%, 1 for every 3 women between the ages of 15 and 49, which can occur within or outside their emotional bond. For a defined treatment aimed at avoiding pregnancy in these cases, it is essential to take into account the different situations that, in medical practice, can significantly affect and make the treatment to avoid pregnancy effective or not. Objective: To provide updated information about the therapeutic approach by reviewing articles published in the last five years in high-impact journals for pregnancy prevention in situations of acute emerging and late or perennial sexual violence with a focus on primary health care.