ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF OBSTETRIC VIOLENCE ON WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.15951225240612

• Palavras-chave: Obstetric Violence; Women's Mental Health; Pregnancy; Puerperium.

• Keywords: Obstetric Violence; Women's Mental Health; Pregnancy; Puerperium.

• Abstract:

  Introduction: Due to the increase in the number of cases of obstetric violence in Brazil and around the world, it is undeniably important for nurses to understand and study efficient ways to promote a humanized pregnancy and childbirth, intervening positively in the care of pregnant women, especially in their mental health, emphasizing the victims of obstetric violence, promoting quality nursing care. Objective: To describe the impact of obstetric violence on women's mental health based on an integrative literature review of the last 10 years. Methodology: This is a bibliographical study of the integrative literature review type. Data was collected from the Virtual Health Library (VHL) electronic database using the descriptors "Obstetric Violence", "Nursing Care" and "Women's Mental Health". The sample consisted of four articles which were analyzed descriptively. Results and discussion: A category was developed to be discussed: "The impact of obstetric violence on women's mental health and care and protection strategies". Final considerations: It was clear that obstetric violence has a profound impact on women's mental health and is an important cause of psychological trauma during and after childbirth.