Percepción de Funcionalidad Familiar y Trauma Infantojuvenil: un estudio cualitativo

This paper compares characteristics of fifteen women hospitalized in public hospitals in Santiago de Chile who recalled more than three traumatic events before age 16, with a matched group of 15 women without recollection of child trauma. The thirty cases were interviewed collecting socio-demographics, and the following scales: Perry´s Traumatic Events (TAI); family perception scales of Valdes et al (CTF-CSF), and a short risk behavior scale (ECRA). The comparison found more interpersonal difficulties, family disfunction and risk behaviors among women with more recollection of multiple psychic traumas prior to age 16. We end underscoring the importance of prevention of family violence and the need of adequate treatment for victims.