Percepción de la salud sexual y reproductiva en mujeres que viven violencia de género atendidas en el Centro de Apoyo a la Mujer y la Familia "Las Marías en Cuenca" 2025-2026

Abstract

Women have been targets of violence for many years, a trend that persists to this day. Discussing violence remains a controversial issue in society, which contributes to the continued existence of violent cases and significant misinformation on the subject. Due to this lack of information, many women tend to experience additional challenges, including sexual violence throughout their lives, often stemming from a deficit in sexual and reproductive health education. Objective: This research aims to explore the perception of Sexual and Reproductive Health among women experiencing gender-based violence who receive care at the "Las Marías" Women and Family Support Center in Cuenca during the 2025-2026 period. Methods: A qualitative study with a phenomenological design will be employed. Sampling will be conducted using the convenience method. This selection will include women victims of violence at the "Las Marías" Women and Family Support Center, and data collection will continue until sample saturation is reached. For data gathering, the semi-structured in-depth interview technique will be applied. The results will be processed using Atlas.ti for qualitative analysis. Based on the results obtained, it is determined that the perception of Sexual and Reproductive Health among women victims of violence is fragmented due to misinformation and the influence of various factors.