Síntomas de depresión y mecanismos de afrontamiento en mujeres víctimas de violencia doméstica que asisten a los espacios seguros implementados por el Foro Nacional de Sida en el departamento de Cortés.

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the relationship between depressive symptoms and coping mechanisms in among who survivors of domestic violence are and attend safe spaces managed by the Foro Nacional de Sida in the department of Cortés, Honduras. Using a quantitative, correlational, and cross-sectional design, the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and the COPE-28 Inventory were applied to a sample of 87 adult women who participated voluntarily. The results revealed moderate to severe levels of depressive symptomatology in a significant portion of the participants, as well as a predominant use of coping strategies focused on emotional regulation and religiosity. Correlational analyses showed significant associations between higher levels of depression and the use of dysfunctional coping, whereas active coping strategies were inversely related to depressive symptoms. These findings highlight the importance of understanding coping processes from a clinical and context-sensitive perspective, particularly among women exposed to structural violence and psychosocial vulnerability. It is concluded that addressing the mental health of women survivors of domestic violence requires comprehensive interventions that recognize their psychological resources and strengthen access to clinical, community, and institutional support networks.