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Original Article
Therapeutic resources used by physiotherapists for the relief of labor pain: a cross-sectional study
- Alessandra de Campos Gonçalves
, - Giovana Garçoni Poli ,
- Clara Maria de Araujo Silva ,
- Ana Carolina Sartorato Beleza ,
- Richard Eloin Liebano
01-23-2025
Summary
Original ArticleTherapeutic resources used by physiotherapists for the relief of labor pain: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2025;47:e-rbgo99
01-23-2025- Alessandra de Campos Gonçalves ,
- Giovana Garçoni Poli ,
- Clara Maria de Araujo Silva ,
- Ana Carolina Sartorato Beleza ,
- Richard Eloin Liebano
Views191Abstract
Objective
The aim of the study was to identify non-pharmacological therapeutic resources used by physiotherapists for pain relief during labor and childbirth.
Methods
This is a cross-sectional study conducted from January to March 2021, followed the STROBE guidelines. It included Brazilian physiotherapists with a minimum of two years in obstetric care experience. Data were collected using a 33-item online questionnaire, which covered sociodemographic details and the utilization of non-pharmacological resources. Descriptive analysis was used to determine participant characteristics. Associations between sociodemographic variables, specialist titles, participation in scientific events, and methods for pain relief methods during childbirth were assessed using chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0, with a significance level set at 5% (p < 0.05).
Results
A total of 114 Brazilian physiotherapists participated in this study. Participants chose to utilize non-pharmacological therapies and resources that are within the scope of physiotherapists’ practice for labor pain. Kinesiotherapy with the use of devices was the most employed technique for pain relief during the birthing process.
Conclusion
The study highlights the prevalent use of non-pharmacological therapeutic resources, particularly kinesiotherapy with devices, among Brazilian physiotherapists for labor pain relief.
Key-words childbirthlabor painLabor, obstetricNon-pharmacological resourcespain managementParturiationPhysical therapistsPregnancysurveys and questionnairesSee moreViews191
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Original ArticleTherapeutic resources used by physiotherapists for the relief of labor pain: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2025;47:e-rbgo99
01-23-2025- Alessandra de Campos Gonçalves ,
- Giovana Garçoni Poli ,
- Clara Maria de Araujo Silva ,
- Ana Carolina Sartorato Beleza ,
- Richard Eloin Liebano
Views191Abstract
Objective
The aim of the study was to identify non-pharmacological therapeutic resources used by physiotherapists for pain relief during labor and childbirth.
Methods
This is a cross-sectional study conducted from January to March 2021, followed the STROBE guidelines. It included Brazilian physiotherapists with a minimum of two years in obstetric care experience. Data were collected using a 33-item online questionnaire, which covered sociodemographic details and the utilization of non-pharmacological resources. Descriptive analysis was used to determine participant characteristics. Associations between sociodemographic variables, specialist titles, participation in scientific events, and methods for pain relief methods during childbirth were assessed using chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0, with a significance level set at 5% (p < 0.05).
Results
A total of 114 Brazilian physiotherapists participated in this study. Participants chose to utilize non-pharmacological therapies and resources that are within the scope of physiotherapists’ practice for labor pain. Kinesiotherapy with the use of devices was the most employed technique for pain relief during the birthing process.
Conclusion
The study highlights the prevalent use of non-pharmacological therapeutic resources, particularly kinesiotherapy with devices, among Brazilian physiotherapists for labor pain relief.
Key-words childbirthlabor painLabor, obstetricNon-pharmacological resourcespain managementParturiationPhysical therapistsPregnancysurveys and questionnairesSee moreThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. - Alessandra de Campos Gonçalves
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Original Article
Robson’s Ten Group Classification System to Evaluate Cesarean Section Rates in Honduras: The Relevance of Labor Induction
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2022;44(9):830-837
01-06-2022
Summary
Original ArticleRobson’s Ten Group Classification System to Evaluate Cesarean Section Rates in Honduras: The Relevance of Labor Induction
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2022;44(9):830-837
01-06-2022Views148See moreAbstract
Objective
To use the Robson Ten Group Classification (RTGC) to analyze cesarean section (CS) rates in a Honduran maternity hospital, with focus in groups that consider induction of labor.
Methods
Cross-sectional study. Women admitted for childbirth (August 2017 to October 2018) were classified according to the RTGC. The CS rate for each group and the contribution to the overall CS rate was calculated, with further analyses of the induction of labor among term primiparous (group 2a), term multiparous (group 4a), and cases with one previous CS (group 5.1).
Results
A total of 4,356 women were considered, with an overall CS rate of 26.1%. Group 3 was the largest group, with 38.6% (1,682/4,356) of the cases, followed by Group 1, with 30.8% (1,342/4,356), and Group 5, with 10.3% (450/4,356). Considering the contribution to overall CS rates per group, Group 5 contributed with 30.4% (345/1,136) of the CSs and within this group, 286/345 (82.9%) had 1 previous CS, with a CS rate > 70%. Groups 1 and 3, with 26.6% (291/1,136) and 13.5% (153/1,136), respectively, were the second and third larger contributors to the CS rate. Groups 2a and 4a had high induction success, with low CS rates (18.4 and 16.9%, respectively).
Conclusion
The RTGC is a useful tool to assess CS rates in different healthcare facilities. Groups 5, 1, and 3 were the main contributors to the CS rate, and groups 2 and 4 showed the impact and importance of induction of labor. These findings may support future interventions to reduce unnecessary CS, especially among primiparous and in women with previous CS.
Views148This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Summary
Original ArticleRobson’s Ten Group Classification System to Evaluate Cesarean Section Rates in Honduras: The Relevance of Labor Induction
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2022;44(9):830-837
01-06-2022Views148See moreAbstract
Objective
To use the Robson Ten Group Classification (RTGC) to analyze cesarean section (CS) rates in a Honduran maternity hospital, with focus in groups that consider induction of labor.
Methods
Cross-sectional study. Women admitted for childbirth (August 2017 to October 2018) were classified according to the RTGC. The CS rate for each group and the contribution to the overall CS rate was calculated, with further analyses of the induction of labor among term primiparous (group 2a), term multiparous (group 4a), and cases with one previous CS (group 5.1).
Results
A total of 4,356 women were considered, with an overall CS rate of 26.1%. Group 3 was the largest group, with 38.6% (1,682/4,356) of the cases, followed by Group 1, with 30.8% (1,342/4,356), and Group 5, with 10.3% (450/4,356). Considering the contribution to overall CS rates per group, Group 5 contributed with 30.4% (345/1,136) of the CSs and within this group, 286/345 (82.9%) had 1 previous CS, with a CS rate > 70%. Groups 1 and 3, with 26.6% (291/1,136) and 13.5% (153/1,136), respectively, were the second and third larger contributors to the CS rate. Groups 2a and 4a had high induction success, with low CS rates (18.4 and 16.9%, respectively).
Conclusion
The RTGC is a useful tool to assess CS rates in different healthcare facilities. Groups 5, 1, and 3 were the main contributors to the CS rate, and groups 2 and 4 showed the impact and importance of induction of labor. These findings may support future interventions to reduce unnecessary CS, especially among primiparous and in women with previous CS.
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Review Article
Is it Necessary to Evaluate Fear of Childbirth in Pregnant Women? A Scoping Review
- Cibele Santini de Oliveira Imakawa ,
- Mariane Nunes de Nadai ,
- Monica Reis ,
- Silvana Maria Quintana ,
- Elaine Christine Dantas Moises
06-29-2022
Summary
Review ArticleIs it Necessary to Evaluate Fear of Childbirth in Pregnant Women? A Scoping Review
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2022;44(7):692-700
06-29-2022- Cibele Santini de Oliveira Imakawa ,
- Mariane Nunes de Nadai ,
- Monica Reis ,
- Silvana Maria Quintana ,
- Elaine Christine Dantas Moises
Views116See moreAbstract
Objective
To review concepts, definitions, and findings about fear of childbirth (FOC).
Methods
A bibliographic review was carried out through the main scientific databases in 2020.
Results
All 32 articles considered potentially relevant were analyzed. A recent study suggests that the global prevalence of FOC can reach up to 14%. Factors such as parity, gestational age, previous birth experience, age and nationality of the woman seem to influence FOC.
Conclusion
Fear of childbirth could be related to an increased risk of adverse obstetric outcomes such as maternal request for cesarean delivery, preterm birth, prolonged labor, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress. These evidence highlight the importance of the discussion regarding this topic.
Views116This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Summary
Review ArticleIs it Necessary to Evaluate Fear of Childbirth in Pregnant Women? A Scoping Review
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2022;44(7):692-700
06-29-2022- Cibele Santini de Oliveira Imakawa ,
- Mariane Nunes de Nadai ,
- Monica Reis ,
- Silvana Maria Quintana ,
- Elaine Christine Dantas Moises
Views116See moreAbstract
Objective
To review concepts, definitions, and findings about fear of childbirth (FOC).
Methods
A bibliographic review was carried out through the main scientific databases in 2020.
Results
All 32 articles considered potentially relevant were analyzed. A recent study suggests that the global prevalence of FOC can reach up to 14%. Factors such as parity, gestational age, previous birth experience, age and nationality of the woman seem to influence FOC.
Conclusion
Fear of childbirth could be related to an increased risk of adverse obstetric outcomes such as maternal request for cesarean delivery, preterm birth, prolonged labor, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress. These evidence highlight the importance of the discussion regarding this topic.
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. - Cibele Santini de Oliveira Imakawa
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Original Article
Increased Risk for Maternal Anxiety during the COVID-19 Outbreak in Brazil among Pregnant Women without Comorbidities
- Roseli Mieko Yamamoto Nomura ,
- Ana Carla Franco Ubinha ,
- Isabela de Paula Tavares ,
- Maria Laura Costa ,
- Maria Lucia da Rocha Opperman , [ ... ],
- Rodrigo Ruano
01-24-2021
Summary
Original ArticleIncreased Risk for Maternal Anxiety during the COVID-19 Outbreak in Brazil among Pregnant Women without Comorbidities
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2021;43(12):932-939
01-24-2021- Roseli Mieko Yamamoto Nomura ,
- Ana Carla Franco Ubinha ,
- Isabela de Paula Tavares ,
- Maria Laura Costa ,
- Maria Lucia da Rocha Opperman ,
- Marianna Facchinetti Brock ,
- Alberto Trapani Jr. ,
- Lia Cruz Vaz da Costa Damásio ,
- Nadia Stella Viegas Reis ,
- Vera Therezinha Medeiros Borges ,
- Alberto Carlos Moreno Zaconeta ,
- Ana Cristina Pinheiro Fernandes de Araujo ,
- Rodrigo Ruano
Views131Abstract
Objective
To study maternal anxiety in pregnant women without comorbidities in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak in Brazil and to study maternal knowledge and concerns about the pandemic.
Methods
This is a secondary analysis from a national multicenter cross-sectional study performed in 10 cities, from June to August, 2020, in Brazil. Interviewed postpartum women, without medical or obstetrical comorbidities, were included in the present subanalysis. A structured questionnaire and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were applied.
Results
Out of the 1,662 women, 763 (45.9%) met the criteria for the current analysis and 16.1% presented with moderate and 11.5% with severe maternal anxiety. Moderate or severe maternal anxiety was associated with high school education (odds ratio [OR]:1.58; 95% confidence interval [CI]:1.04–2.40). The protective factor was cohabiting with a partner (OR: 0.46; 95%CI: 0.29–0.73). There was a positive correlation between the total BAI score and receiving information about care in the pandemic (rpartial 0.15; p < 0.001); concern about vertical transmission of COVID-19 (rpartial 0.10; p = 0.01); receiving information about breastfeeding (rpartial 0.08; p = 0.03); concerns about prenatal care (rpartial 0.10; p = 0.01), and concerns about the baby contracting COVID-19 (rpartial 0.11; p = 0.004). The correlation was negative in the following aspects: self-confidence in protecting from COVID-19 (rpartial 0.08; p = 0.04), having learned (rpartial 0.09; p = 0.01) and self-confidence in breastfeeding (rpartial 0.22; p < 0.001) in the context of the pandemic.
Conclusion
The anxiety of pregnant women without medical or obstetrical comorbidities was associated to high school educational level and not living with a partner during the COVID-19 pandemic. Self-confidence in protecting against COVID-19 and knowledge about breastfeeding care during the pandemic reduced maternal anxiety.
Key-words Breastfeedingchildbirthcoronavirus disease 2019Maternal anxietypandemicPostpartumPregnancyQuestionnairesSee moreViews131This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Summary
Original ArticleIncreased Risk for Maternal Anxiety during the COVID-19 Outbreak in Brazil among Pregnant Women without Comorbidities
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2021;43(12):932-939
01-24-2021- Roseli Mieko Yamamoto Nomura ,
- Ana Carla Franco Ubinha ,
- Isabela de Paula Tavares ,
- Maria Laura Costa ,
- Maria Lucia da Rocha Opperman ,
- Marianna Facchinetti Brock ,
- Alberto Trapani Jr. ,
- Lia Cruz Vaz da Costa Damásio ,
- Nadia Stella Viegas Reis ,
- Vera Therezinha Medeiros Borges ,
- Alberto Carlos Moreno Zaconeta ,
- Ana Cristina Pinheiro Fernandes de Araujo ,
- Rodrigo Ruano
Views131Abstract
Objective
To study maternal anxiety in pregnant women without comorbidities in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak in Brazil and to study maternal knowledge and concerns about the pandemic.
Methods
This is a secondary analysis from a national multicenter cross-sectional study performed in 10 cities, from June to August, 2020, in Brazil. Interviewed postpartum women, without medical or obstetrical comorbidities, were included in the present subanalysis. A structured questionnaire and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were applied.
Results
Out of the 1,662 women, 763 (45.9%) met the criteria for the current analysis and 16.1% presented with moderate and 11.5% with severe maternal anxiety. Moderate or severe maternal anxiety was associated with high school education (odds ratio [OR]:1.58; 95% confidence interval [CI]:1.04–2.40). The protective factor was cohabiting with a partner (OR: 0.46; 95%CI: 0.29–0.73). There was a positive correlation between the total BAI score and receiving information about care in the pandemic (rpartial 0.15; p < 0.001); concern about vertical transmission of COVID-19 (rpartial 0.10; p = 0.01); receiving information about breastfeeding (rpartial 0.08; p = 0.03); concerns about prenatal care (rpartial 0.10; p = 0.01), and concerns about the baby contracting COVID-19 (rpartial 0.11; p = 0.004). The correlation was negative in the following aspects: self-confidence in protecting from COVID-19 (rpartial 0.08; p = 0.04), having learned (rpartial 0.09; p = 0.01) and self-confidence in breastfeeding (rpartial 0.22; p < 0.001) in the context of the pandemic.
Conclusion
The anxiety of pregnant women without medical or obstetrical comorbidities was associated to high school educational level and not living with a partner during the COVID-19 pandemic. Self-confidence in protecting against COVID-19 and knowledge about breastfeeding care during the pandemic reduced maternal anxiety.
Key-words Breastfeedingchildbirthcoronavirus disease 2019Maternal anxietypandemicPostpartumPregnancyQuestionnairesSee moreThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. - Roseli Mieko Yamamoto Nomura
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Original Article
Self-care and Health Care in Postpartum Women with Obesity: A Qualitative Study
- Débora Bicudo Faria-Schützer ,
- Fernanda Garanhani Surita ,
- Larissa Rodrigues ,
- Daiane Sofia de Morais Paulino ,
- Egberto Ribeiro Turato
03-27-2020
Summary
Original ArticleSelf-care and Health Care in Postpartum Women with Obesity: A Qualitative Study
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(1):19-25
03-27-2020- Débora Bicudo Faria-Schützer ,
- Fernanda Garanhani Surita ,
- Larissa Rodrigues ,
- Daiane Sofia de Morais Paulino ,
- Egberto Ribeiro Turato
Views92See moreAbstract
Objective
To explore the experiences of women with obesity regarding self-care and the care provided by their families and health team after childbirth.
Methods
A clinical qualitative study performed at the Postnatal Outpatient Clinic of Hospital da Mulher, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil. The sample was selected using the saturation criteria, with 16 women with obesity up to 6 months after childbirth.
Results
The analysis comprised three categories: 1) postnatal self-care; 2) family support for woman after childbirth; and 3) postnatal health care service for women with obesity.
Conclusion
Women with obesity need support from the health team and from their families after childbirth, when they are overwhelmed by the exhausting care for the newborn. The present study reveals how important it is for health care professionals to broaden their perception and care provided after childbirth for women with obesity so they may experience an improvement in their quality of health and of life.
Views92This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Summary
Original ArticleSelf-care and Health Care in Postpartum Women with Obesity: A Qualitative Study
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(1):19-25
03-27-2020- Débora Bicudo Faria-Schützer ,
- Fernanda Garanhani Surita ,
- Larissa Rodrigues ,
- Daiane Sofia de Morais Paulino ,
- Egberto Ribeiro Turato
Views92See moreAbstract
Objective
To explore the experiences of women with obesity regarding self-care and the care provided by their families and health team after childbirth.
Methods
A clinical qualitative study performed at the Postnatal Outpatient Clinic of Hospital da Mulher, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil. The sample was selected using the saturation criteria, with 16 women with obesity up to 6 months after childbirth.
Results
The analysis comprised three categories: 1) postnatal self-care; 2) family support for woman after childbirth; and 3) postnatal health care service for women with obesity.
Conclusion
Women with obesity need support from the health team and from their families after childbirth, when they are overwhelmed by the exhausting care for the newborn. The present study reveals how important it is for health care professionals to broaden their perception and care provided after childbirth for women with obesity so they may experience an improvement in their quality of health and of life.
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. - Débora Bicudo Faria-Schützer
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Original Article
Content and Face Validity of the Mackey Childbirth Satisfaction Rating Scale Questionnaire Crossculturally Adapted to Brazilian Portuguese
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2019;41(6):371-378
07-22-2019
Summary
Original ArticleContent and Face Validity of the Mackey Childbirth Satisfaction Rating Scale Questionnaire Crossculturally Adapted to Brazilian Portuguese
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2019;41(6):371-378
07-22-2019Views94See moreAbstract
Objective
The aim of this study was to determine the content and face validity of the Mackey Childbirth Satisfaction Rating Scale (MCSRS) questionnaire cross-culturally adapted to Brazilian Portuguese.
Methods
The MCSRS is a questionnaire with 34 items related to childbirth satisfaction. The forward- and back-translated versions were compared with the original material, and 10 experts analyzed each item according to the following criteria: clarity, semantic equivalence, appropriateness, and cultural relevance. The final version was presented to 10 mothers for face validation to ensure the questionnaire would suit the target population.
Results
The total of 34 items assessed by experts for clarity, semantic equivalence, appropriateness, and relevance showed positive agreement of 0.85, 0.92, 0.97 and 0.97; negative agreement of 0.13, 0.09, 0.04 and 0.04; and total agreement of 0.75; 0.85, 0.94 and 0.94, respectively. Multilevel linear modeling was applied with crossed random effects and with nested random effects for each judge. The intercept of each criterion was as follows: clarity, 0.87; semantic equivalence, 0.92; appropriateness, 0.96; and cultural relevance, 0.96. The overall mean of agreement was 92.8%. The face validity measurement yielded 80% of agreement on the items, all of them clearly understood.
Conclusion
The final version of the Brazilian Portuguese MCSRS questionnaire had face and content validity confirmed. This instrument of evaluation of maternal satisfaction during childbirth was validated to be applied in the Brazilian female population.
Views94This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Summary
Original ArticleContent and Face Validity of the Mackey Childbirth Satisfaction Rating Scale Questionnaire Crossculturally Adapted to Brazilian Portuguese
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2019;41(6):371-378
07-22-2019Views94See moreAbstract
Objective
The aim of this study was to determine the content and face validity of the Mackey Childbirth Satisfaction Rating Scale (MCSRS) questionnaire cross-culturally adapted to Brazilian Portuguese.
Methods
The MCSRS is a questionnaire with 34 items related to childbirth satisfaction. The forward- and back-translated versions were compared with the original material, and 10 experts analyzed each item according to the following criteria: clarity, semantic equivalence, appropriateness, and cultural relevance. The final version was presented to 10 mothers for face validation to ensure the questionnaire would suit the target population.
Results
The total of 34 items assessed by experts for clarity, semantic equivalence, appropriateness, and relevance showed positive agreement of 0.85, 0.92, 0.97 and 0.97; negative agreement of 0.13, 0.09, 0.04 and 0.04; and total agreement of 0.75; 0.85, 0.94 and 0.94, respectively. Multilevel linear modeling was applied with crossed random effects and with nested random effects for each judge. The intercept of each criterion was as follows: clarity, 0.87; semantic equivalence, 0.92; appropriateness, 0.96; and cultural relevance, 0.96. The overall mean of agreement was 92.8%. The face validity measurement yielded 80% of agreement on the items, all of them clearly understood.
Conclusion
The final version of the Brazilian Portuguese MCSRS questionnaire had face and content validity confirmed. This instrument of evaluation of maternal satisfaction during childbirth was validated to be applied in the Brazilian female population.
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Original Article
Lessons from the Field Beyond the Numbers: Narratives of Professionals on Women who Experienced Severe Maternal Morbidity
- Carina Fernanda Robles Angelini,
- Rodolfo de Carvalho Pacagnella,
- Carla Silveira,
- Carla Betina Andreucci,
- Elton Carlos Ferreira, [ ... ],
- José Guilherme Cecatti
07-22-2019
Summary
Original ArticleLessons from the Field Beyond the Numbers: Narratives of Professionals on Women who Experienced Severe Maternal Morbidity
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2019;41(6):379-386
07-22-2019- Carina Fernanda Robles Angelini,
- Rodolfo de Carvalho Pacagnella,
- Carla Silveira,
- Carla Betina Andreucci,
- Elton Carlos Ferreira,
- Juliana Pereira Santos,
- Dulce Maria Toledo Zanardi,
- Mary Angela Parpinelli,
- Maria Laura Costa,
- José Guilherme Cecatti
Views183See moreAbstract
Objective
Several factors might affect the health and the quality of life of women who had a severe maternal morbidity (SMM) or a maternal near-miss (MNM) episode. The objective of the present study was to explore the perspectives of the professionals on the repercussions of SMM or of MNM after interviewing women who survived such episodes.
Method
Selected cases that captured the attention of professionals were reported. The professionals built individually 10 narratives, which were analyzed with the technique of content analysis.
Results
According to the perspectives of the professionals, women surviving a severe maternal condition and their families experienced clinical and psychosocial consequences. Some cases portrayed the intense psychological distress in mourning for the loss of the fetus or of their reproductive capacity and changes in family dynamics generating emotional overload, depression, and gender violence.
Conclusion
The analysis of narratives may offer an idea on the complexity of the perception of care by professionals and on the need for an interdisciplinary follow-up of women surviving an SMM or an MNM episode.
Views183This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Summary
Original ArticleLessons from the Field Beyond the Numbers: Narratives of Professionals on Women who Experienced Severe Maternal Morbidity
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2019;41(6):379-386
07-22-2019- Carina Fernanda Robles Angelini,
- Rodolfo de Carvalho Pacagnella,
- Carla Silveira,
- Carla Betina Andreucci,
- Elton Carlos Ferreira,
- Juliana Pereira Santos,
- Dulce Maria Toledo Zanardi,
- Mary Angela Parpinelli,
- Maria Laura Costa,
- José Guilherme Cecatti
Views183See moreAbstract
Objective
Several factors might affect the health and the quality of life of women who had a severe maternal morbidity (SMM) or a maternal near-miss (MNM) episode. The objective of the present study was to explore the perspectives of the professionals on the repercussions of SMM or of MNM after interviewing women who survived such episodes.
Method
Selected cases that captured the attention of professionals were reported. The professionals built individually 10 narratives, which were analyzed with the technique of content analysis.
Results
According to the perspectives of the professionals, women surviving a severe maternal condition and their families experienced clinical and psychosocial consequences. Some cases portrayed the intense psychological distress in mourning for the loss of the fetus or of their reproductive capacity and changes in family dynamics generating emotional overload, depression, and gender violence.
Conclusion
The analysis of narratives may offer an idea on the complexity of the perception of care by professionals and on the need for an interdisciplinary follow-up of women surviving an SMM or an MNM episode.
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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