The Perceptions of Healthcare Professionals Regarding Violence Against Women in Ecuador: A Qualitative Study
Anabel Fernández-Vargas·José Manuel Hernández‐Padilla·Diana Patricia Vanegas-Coveña·Juan José González-Gerez·Cayetano Fernández‐Sola·Andrea C. Valencia-Altamirano·Otilia Vanessa Cordero-Ahiman
Objective: The aim of this study was to explore how healthcare professionals in the Republic of Ecuador perceive violence against women, its underlying social determinants, and their role in prevention and response within the healthcare setting. Methodology: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted using purposive sampling. Ten healthcare professionals with experience in managing cases of violence against women participated. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyse