Notificações de violência sexual e uso de álcool em Minas Gerais entre 2018 e 2022

Background and Objectives: Sexual violence is a serious public health issue. Alcohol intoxication acts as a risk factor for its occurrence as it affects both the victim’s ability to defend themselves and the aggressors’ inhibitions, who tend to misinterpret social cues and act more aggressively. This study aimed to describe the epidemiological characteristics of reports of sexual violence suspected to be associated with alcohol consumption in the state of Minas Gerais from 2018 to 2022. Methods: This is a descriptive study, with data analysis based on the epidemiological profile, obtained from reports of sexual violence with suspected alcohol use in Minas Gerais, using secondary data from SINAN, collected by SES/MG through Tabnet. Results: Most reports of sexual violence involved women (92.71%), with the highest incidence in the 20–29 age group (24.30%). Regarding education level, a significant portion of the records was incomplete or left blank (25%). Rape was the most prevalent type of violence (74.60%). Most victims did not receive adequate care, with blood collection being the most frequently performed procedure (40.89%). Aggressors were predominantly male (95.66%), acting alone in most cases (74.56%), with most being friends or acquaintances of the victim (31.41%). Conclusion: The study reinforces the urgency of public policies aimed at preventing excessive alcohol consumption and supporting victims of sexual violence, in addition to the need to train professionals to improve the completion of reports and strengthen preventive actions.