Situaciones de violencia en la atención gineco obstétrica en mujeres de la comunidad San Eduardo.

Abstract

Gynecological-obstetric violence requires a multidisciplinary approach and ongoing commitment to ensure that all women receive high-quality medical treatment free from violence. Objective: Identify situations of violence in obstetric and gynecologic care in women of the San Eduardo community. Methodology: Descriptive, quantitative study and retrospective crosssectional design. Technique: survey. Instrument: Questionnaire of questions from the INEC form. Section 8. Sample: 50 women chosen by non-probability sampling for convenience. Results: Regarding the gynecological and obstetric characteristics, the women are between 26 and 30 years old (32%) with menarche before the age of 14 (76%). The start of sexual relations was before the age of 18 (78%). Gynecological and obstetric violence was (48%) of the women did not receive an explanation about the procedures performed, 44% experienced unjustified pressure in reproductive decisions. According to obstetric violence, (66%) were denied information about treatment options, 58% were prevented from seeing, holding or breastfeeding their baby immediately after delivery without an adequate explanation. Regarding psychological obstetric violence, (24%) experienced sexual comments or insinuations that made them feel offended. In physical obstetric violence, (62%) reported that vaginal examinations were performed on them repeatedly and by different people without their consent and without providing adequate information. Conclusion: Gynecological and obstetric violence was approximately one third of the women living in the San Eduardo Community.