Violência obstétrica em mulheres negras: análise jurídica à luz do direito à saúde no Brasil
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2019-06-12
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Universidade Católica do Salvador
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This article aims to review the literature on obstetric violence suffered by black women in the puerperal cycle of pregnancy, which covers the stages of prenatal care, childbirth and postpartum, and the various health problems triggered by abusive practices in health institutions. primary care and hospitals, as well as to analyze the degree of vulnerability of the study group, since the occurrences have been increasing. The methodology adopted for the study was based on bibliographical research on historical data on childbirth, ethnic-social issues, health statistics and legal bases that support and support the points of analysis. After a narrative review on the subject under discussion and its intercurrences and circumstances, it was found that a consensus and awareness about the meaning of obstetric violence is necessary, since the fact occurs, but it is not always proven in the law form. Concerning this situation, a change in the training of health professionals is considered of paramount importance in order to encourage the adoption of more humanized practices aimed at reducing physical and psychological injuries experienced by vulnerable women, thus guaranteeing the respect for human rights in its broadest form and effective legal intervention in violation of the law.
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Violência obstétrica, Mulheres negras, Direitos humanos, Análise jurídica