Obstetric violence experienced by women from an educational center in the city of São José – SC

Abstract

Objective: To identify the prevalence and the main types of Obstetric Violence suffered by a group of women; in addition to investigating the level of knowledge of these women on the subject and instructing them. Methods: In this study, qualitative, observational and cross-sectional analytical research was used, through interviews and surveys conducted with women linked to the Centro de Educação Alegria e Cia. Results: Through the analysis and reading of the questionnaires answered by women, 65 , 9% confirmed having suffered obstetric violence, even though 87.2% of them stated that they had knowledge about the topic. Most of these women (70%) report having higher education and age between 20- and 29-years during pregnancies. The most frequent obstetric violence was routine serum, direction of pulls, vaginal examination, and routine cesarean delivery. Conclusion: According to the research, despite the high level of education and knowledge on the subject, many women still suffer obstetric violence, even though it is currently being commented on more. Most women were unaware of Obstetric Violence.