Violence against women with disabilities: a literature review

Violence against women with disabilities constitutes a significant social issue that impacts various aspects of their lives. Therefore, this study aims to: (a) identify the types of violence they suffer and possible differences based on the type of disability, and (b) determine the consequences of violence. A literature review was conducted following PRISMA criteria in the Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Scopus databases. A total of 28 articles met the inclusion criteria. The results show that women experience various types of violence, with sexual violence being particularly prevalent among women with intellectual disabilities. Violence is mainly perpetrated by their partners and caregivers. These situations generate negative consequences in all areas of their lives and hinder their social inclusion. It is necessary to reach a consensus on more precise criteria for categorizing the different forms of violence, increase research on risk factors associated with each type of violence and disability, as well as implement intervention programs tailored to the specific needs of women victims of violence.