title: [Ethical considerations about research with women in situations of violence].
abstract: This essay aims at reflecting on the ethical and methodological principles involved in research with women in situation of violence. The text raises the discussion of the application of the principles of beneficence and non-maleficence during researches involving this issue, pointing to recommendations towards privacy, autonomy and immediate contributions for volunteers. Then, taking as theoretical reference the principles of justice and equity, the authors propose a debate on methodological aspects involved in protection of respondents, with a view at improving the quality of the data obtained and possible social contributions.
authors.affiliation: Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Médicas (Doutorando). Rio de Janeiro-RJ, Brasil. ricko.mattos@globo.com
authors.forename: Ricardo de Mattos Russo
authors.initials: Rde M
authors.lastname: Rafael
authors.forename: Anna Tereza Miranda
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Soares de Moura
mesh_terms: D018585:Battered Women; D032984:Ethics, Research; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014754:Violence