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- Title
O USO DA EPISIOTOMIA NO SISTEMA ÚNICO DE SAÚDE BRASILEIRO: A PERCEPÇÃO DAS PARTURIENTES.
- Authors
Aparecida Garrett, Camylla; Brandão Oselame, Gleidson; Borba Neves, Eduardo
- Abstract
Pregnant women's perception with regard to episiotomy, with or without consent, and its consequences in post-birth period is analyzed by a descriptive and qualitative research with 50 pregnant females. Further, 76.27% (n=45) of females underwent episiotomy without consent or previous consent. Interview revealed knowledge depth and anticipated directions on the procedure; possible complications and after-birth care; emotional reactions and health team in the process. Pregnant females with normal births predominated by 52% (n=26), within the 18 - 25 years bracket. There was a great dissatisfaction of the interviewees: patients labeled episiotomy as a violation of sexual, reproduction and emotional rights.
- Publication
Saúde e Pesquisa, 2016, Vol 9, Issue 3, p453
- ISSN
1983-1870
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.177651/1983-1870.2016v9n3p453-459