Impacto y consecuencias de la violencia ginecológica en la vida de las mujeres

Objective: The objective was to analyze a set of results on gynecological violence and relate them to their impact on the perception of the body, sexuality, self-image and self-esteem. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out. 812 stories of women from different regions of Chile were analyzed. Results: Three kinds of consequences of violence were detected: adoption of protection and shelter measures, impact on the experience of themselves and their bodies, and physical and emotional consequences of violence in their lives. Additionally, some experiences of autonomy recovery in gynecological health care are presented. Conclusion: Gynecological violence is part of the common experience of women and can constitute a serious public health problem and become a barrier to women’s access to health services.