EXPERIENCES IN WOMEN VICTIMS OF THE ARMED CONFLICT OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JUAN DE NEPOMUCENO-COLOMBIA

Abstract

Objective: To describe the meaning of experiences lived by women victims of the armed conflict in the municipality of San Juan de Nepomuceno, Colombia. Materials and Methods: Qualitative, phenomenological study; the population consisted of 10 women belonging to a foundation of the municipality of San Juan de Nepomuceno from August to September 2018, which was obtained by data saturation. For the data analysis, descriptors were classified into tables, considering the conceptual similarity in each of one of them and complementing with field notes. Results: Displacement, murder, torture, intimidation and rape were identified as violent acts experienced by women during the armed conflict. Additionally, after 15 years of violent events, women still perceive psychosocial effects, characterized by recurring dreams related to the violent events, the breakdown of social ties, mental disorders, depression, anxiety and ideas of repetition of the violent events. Conclusion: It is important that the field of nursing addresses this issue in order to create strategies to help this vulnerable population, which can contribute to psychosocial stability for women and their families.