Fatores protetores e de risco para depresão da mulher após o aborto

Abstract

This qualitative study aimed to identify risk and protection factors for depression caused by abortion; statements of 13 women were analyzed. Their reports were analyzed and enabled the construction of two thematic categories: risk and protection factors. The risk factors are associated to the precarious socio-economic and affective conditions; drugs; prostitution; lack of family and social support; violence. Socio-economic conditions favorable to raising children; social and family support (especially from partner); profession and work were observed as protection factors. The recognition of these aspects open ways for improving care to women who had abortion.

Reasons and meanings attributed by women who experienced induced abortion: an integrative review

“…However, giving in to the pressures imposed by the situation they were in, they eventually did it against their will. One study, conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) (14) , showed that the difficulty of coping with both the pregnancy and having induced an abortion can affect the mental health of these women, being at risk for developing anxiety and depression, and these may be demonstrated even years after the fact. ( 19) Revealing the meaning attributed to abortion by women who have experienced them.…”

“…Mariutti et al (14) Identifying risk factors and protective measures for depression resulting from abortion.…”

“…We observed in this review that the higher the education, the greater the risk of inducing abortion, touted as a possibility for young people who discover an unplanned pregnancy, weighing on the decision of continuing in school or progressing their career (19) . Meanings attributed to the experience by women who had induced abortion: of the 11 studies classified to integrate this review, five contemplate the question of the meaning of the experience of induced abortion for women (1,14,19,(22)(23) . Four were conducted with qualitative design and one with quantitative design.…”

“…The practice of abortion ends up introducing a conflict of morally established duty, which brings guilt to women from their individual decision not to opt for keeping the pregnancy, because the social expectation of motherhood is seen as a wonderful and ideal experience, and the mother must play her role to perfection (13) . Research has shown that the arguments for or against abortion have not favored women in order to mitigate the physical and/or emotional trauma arising from this experience, and health services have been identified as inept in this process (14) . Discrepancies occur at all levels, however, a study that assessed the attitudes of health professionals showed the inconsistency between the thinking and acting of these professionals, citing the rate of those who would accept (or have already accepted) to induce abortion under the circumstances in which they were personally involved and the rate of those who would be willing (or are willing) to assist patients who seek to realize the termination of a legal and safe pregnancy (15) .…”

Abortion: a review of women's perception in relation to their partner's reactions in two Brazilians cities

“…Considering the diversity of the feelings provoked and personal and social influences, the risks of post-abortion psychological disturbances has increased, with emotional and social support fundamental. 6,7 Family support, especially from partners, helps psychological adjustment, and when absent is associated with depression and anxiety. 8 Fragile and unstable relationships and women's concern about men's reactions are indicated in the literature, 9,5 with abortion often based on insecurity in the relationship and feelings of abandonment and neglect by the partner.…”