Nursing students training on domestic violence: How are we doing?

Isabel de Jesus Oliveira; Gonçalo  da Silva Fernandes; Pedro dos Santos Moreira; Sara Esparrinha Almeida; Ana Coutinho Soares

doi:10.62741/ahrj.v1i2.12

Authors

Isabel de Jesus Oliveira Coimbra Nursing School https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6627-3907
Gonçalo da Silva Fernandes Hospital CUF Porto https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6937-1699
Pedro dos Santos Moreira Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5889-7902
Sara Esparrinha Almeida Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3232-2621
Ana Coutinho Soares Solar das Camélias – Centro Geriátrico https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7807-8863

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62741/ahrj.v1i2.12

Abstract

Introduction: Domestic violence is a public health problem. Evidence suggests deficits in nurses' knowledge and training in this area.

Objectives: To identify the curricular units of the study plan for the Nursing degree course at a Health School in the north of Portugal that addresses the topic of domestic violence and identify improvement opportunities.

Methodology: This is the first phase of an action-research study, with a qualitative exploratory and descriptive methodology and a non-probabilistic convenience sample. The following data collection instruments were used: documental analysis of the nursing degree study plan and a focus group with two fourth-year students and three professors.

Results: No content related to the theme was identified in any of the curricular units. The focus group content analysis identified three categories: curricular program, importance of training, and opportunities for improvement.

Conclusion: These results corroborate the available evidence, justifying and highlighting the relevance of the next phases of this study.