VIOLENCE EXPERIENCED BY WOMEN IN STREET SITUATIONS: A SCOPE REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: violence against women is a serious public health issue and a violation of human rights. One in three women faces physical, sexual, or psychological abuse, and 14% of these are women in street situations, often subjected to such violence. Objective: To analyze data in the literature addressing forms of violence experienced by women in street situations. Methods: The scope review was conducted based on the PRISMA Guidelines for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, using a six-step method. Data collection was carried out on the PubMed platform, covering the period from January 2015 to January 2025, with the search terms "Women," "Ill-Housed Persons," and "Violence," along with their variations in English. The eligibility criteria were: women in street situations aged over 18 years; violence (sexual, physical, and psychological) experienced by women in street situations; studies published between January 2015 and January 2025; available in Portuguese, English, and/or Spanish; and that are original and included in the database used by the researchers.