PRESENCE OF A COMPANION OF THE WOMAN'S CHOICE IN THE PROCESS OF PARTURITION: REPERCUSSIONS ON OBSTETRIC CARE

• Main Authors: Paolla Amorim Malheiros Dulfe (Author), Dalmo Valério Machado de Lima (Author), Valdecyr Herdy Alves (Author), Diego Pereira Rodrigues (Author), Joyce Gonçalves Barcellos (Author), Estefânia de Oliveira Cherem (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal do Paraná, 2016-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

This study aimed to identify the prevalence of the presence of a companion of the woman's choice in the process of parturition and analyze the associations of the presence of a companion in obstetric care.Quantitative, retrospective and documentary study of a database of a primary study in three public maternity hospitals in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, conducted in 2014. Chi-square test of association (α = 0.05) using SSPS for Windows was performed.The variables Kristeller maneuver, oxytocin infusion, massage, breathing techniques, bathing, restriction of movement, guidance on the procedures performed, feeling of abandonment, isolation and disrespect showed a significant association with the presence of a companion during this process. This indicates that the presence of a companion influences female empowerment, provides greater security and comfort, reducing abandonment and isolation.In view of its many benefits, the initiative should be widely disseminated and encouraged.

Item Description

http://dx.doi.org/10.5380/ce.v21i4.37651
1414-8536
2176-9133