Obstetric Violence from the perspective of women

meanings and impacts on health

Authors

  • Ana Carolina do Espírito Santo Silva UFTM
  • Cláudia de Azevedo Aguiar UFTM

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14393/CEF-v35n2-2022-4

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the impacts of obstetric violence on physical and emotional health, and for this, women who recognize themselves as killed were interviewed. It was found that physical and verbal abuse and the use of excessive interventions are present in the assistance received.

KEYWORDS: Obstetric Violence. Childbirth and Birth. Obstetric Assistance.

Author Biographies

  • Ana Carolina do Espírito Santo Silva, UFTM

    Graduanda do curso de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Brasil.

  • Cláudia de Azevedo Aguiar, UFTM

    Docente do Departamento de Saúde Coletiva da Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Brasil.

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Published

2023-03-20

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 2 (2022)

Section

Dossiê Temático: Mulheres, Parto e Maternidades

How to Cite

Obstetric Violence from the perspective of women: meanings and impacts on health. (2023). Caderno Espaço Feminino, 35(2), 29-46. https://doi.org/10.14393/CEF-v35n2-2022-4