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Victims of violence have been exposed to trauma, which implies violation of their human rights and causes several consequences on their mental health. Studies among victims predominantly show a high level of depression, fear, social isolation, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. 1, 2 These studies have generated intervention strategies that reduce mental health disorders in violence victims. 3, 4

Studies worldwide have shown the effectiveness of interventions for mental health among victims of violence, for example, with a cognitive-behavioral approach. In the last decade, there have been many randomized controlled trials (RCT) conducted in countries affected by violence, especially in Africa and Asia. 3-5 Current evidence derived from these research studies were focused on the identification of symptoms, local validation processes, and the implementation of mental health interventions to determine the effectiveness of these strategies through experimental designs. 6 In order to fully understand influential factors and appropriately assess mental health interventions, it is imperative to apply qualitative research studies to improve overall mental health research.