Level Of Knowledge Of Nulliparous Women About Obstetric Violence From Different Social Classes In The Federal District And Surrounding Area - A Descriptive Study

Abstract

Introduction: According to WHO, obstetric violence is characterized by lack of humanity, respect and care for the parturient woman and her baby. Attitudes such as mistreatment, cursing and procedures without the woman's consent in health institutions are considered as obstetric violence, causing psychological and physical trauma to the pregnant woman's life. Objectives: To describe the level of knowledge of nulliparous women from different social classes in the Federal District and surrounding areas, regarding obstetric violence. Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study, with a quantitative study, with the objective of evaluating the level of knowledge of nulliparous women about obstetric violence. The methodology used is the snowball technique, in which contacted women through social networks and sequential and continued referrals to family and friends. The participants will be invited to participate in the survey and will receive all information regarding the study, as well as your participation in the study. Results: It was observed a high number of students with little knowledge about obstetric violence, mainly in the questions involving enema (bowel lavage) 44.6%, 32.7% of women are unaware of Kristeller maneuver as a type of obstetric violence and 31.7% of women are unaware of the use of trichotomy 26.7% do not agree. Regarding the restriction of locomotion of the parturient, 26.7% have heard about it, but do not know, and 13.9% do not agree. Conclusion: In general, this study showed a greater lack of knowledge about obstetric violence among nulliparous women, regardless of socioeconomic class.