Um olhar sobre a violência na perspectiva dos homens

Abstract

Introduction: Violence must be addressed to promote health, full citizenship and human rights in the general population and in socially vulnerable groups. Methods: a qualitative study using focal groups conducted in the Veneza neighborhood, Ribeirão das Neves, Minas Gerais. Four age groups (years) were evaluated: 11 to 14, 15 to 24, 25 to 36 and greater or equal to 60 years. Objective: to evaluate the perception of men about the types of violence and to contribute to prevention strategies. Results and Discussion: violence was defined as verbal, interfamily, institutional, sexual, as well as consequences of use of licit and illicit drugs. In general, men attribute violence against women as a consequence of their attitudes and behaviors. Men in all age groups reported experiences of violence, especially at younger ages. The factors that triggered the violence were social inequality, unemployment and the use of alcoholic beverages. Prevention strategies included family support, school policing, knowledge and information, dialogue and paternal example. Conclusions: we need public policies, especially to support families to increase the chance of men moving away from violence. It is possible to prevent violence and interrupted the vicious cycle between being victim and practicing violence.