Violência obstétrica no processo de parturição em maternidades vinculadas à Rede Cegonha

Abstract

Objectives

to analyze the institutional violence against women in the parturition process in maternity hospitals linked to Stork Network of Fortaleza/Cascavel.

Material and Methods

This is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach, performed in eleven maternities, medium and high complexity of the network of health care of women in the state of Ceará, composed of 11 maternity hospitals, participated in the survey 3.765 transpelvic birth mothers who were in the accommodation units set of these institutions.

Results

About the sociodemographic characteristics of the study participants were between 20‐34 years (62.1%), in the case of emotional support that should be offered during delivery, the participants reported that they felt the presence of visits (82.9%) in relation to the attitudes that led to feelings of hesitation the participants said they felt security (89.4%).

Conclusions

The study demonstrates the importance of an appropriate humanized care through the structure and organization of maternal and child care proposed by the stork network.