CHALLENGES IN BIRTH ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

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https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2024v14i90p13405-13411

Keywords:

Women's health, Obstetric Birth, Obstetric Violence, Disabled people, Childbirth

Abstract

Objective: to identify the limitations faced in providing birth assistance to women with disabilities. Methodology: this is an integrative review of the literature. The collection of scientific production data was consolidated in October 2023, by two independent reviewers and in research carried out in the MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF, IBECS AND CUMED databases. Results: 50 articles were obtained in the library search, and after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 6 articles were selected. It highlighted challenges in providing birth assistance to women with disabilities, as care providers for this social segment demonstrated that they lack experience, in addition to the lack of guidance during prenatal care and inappropriate environments also contribute to this scenario. Conclusion: it is noted that women with disabilities have their sexuality and reproduction permeated by economic, physical, communicational and attitudinal barriers. Thus, these limitations influence the promotion of inadequate and unsafe assistance.

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Published

2024-06-21

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Santos de Lima, W. V., Ferreira de Araújo, R., Silva Coura, A., Oliveira, T. da S., Costa, A. P., & Xavier de França, I. S. (2024). CHALLENGES IN BIRTH ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW. Saúde Coletiva (Barueri), 14(90), 13405–13411. https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2024v14i90p13405-13411

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