Genero-indarkeriaren eragina haurrengan eta nerabeengan

Abstract

Violence against women is one of the most widespread types of violence in the world. Violence can be of various types: physical, sexual, psychological, emotional and economic, among others.

Gender-based violence does not only affect women, it also affects their sons and daughters or other minors living at home.

Considering that the family is the first system we have for socialization, growing up in a home where gender violence is given could lead to growing up in a context where the dominance of men over women is normalized. Also accepting interpersonal dominance and abusive treatment.

The effects of violence on a child's development can begin from the time of pregnancy. Excessive maternal stress and excessive cortisol increase can affect the central nervous system of the fetus, as well as the expression of DNA, because it can cause epigenetic changes.

The physiological changes that can be caused by chronic toxic stress in childhood also lead to stress-related chronic diseases and unhealthy lifestyles in adulthood.

When there is a suspicion of gender-based violence, we have a duty to ask about this issue during health consultations. In fact, early detection can reduce the effects that will last in childhood and adulthood.