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

Abstract

Obstetric and gynecological violence refers to any type of abuse, whether physical or psychological, that affects women during health care provided by medical personnel. Objective: To identify the obstetric and gynecological care received by women in the San Eduardo community. Methodology: Descriptive, quantitative study and retrospective cross-sectional design. Technique: survey. Instrument: Questionnaire of questions from the INEC form. Population and sample: 51 women selected by convenience sampling. Results: Sociodemographic characteristics: Marital status: single (44%). Ethnicity: Mestizo (100%). Education: high school (74%). Occupation: housewife (46%). Obstetric and gynecological characteristics: Age: 26 to 35 years (40%). Menarche: 9 to 14 years (90%). Onset of first sexual intercourse: 19 to 22 years (64%). Number of sexual partners: (60%) only one. Use of contraceptive methods (64%). Obstetric characteristics: Number of pregnancies: 62% between 2 and 3 pregnancies. Obstetric and gynecological violence was present in 28%. Emphasizing that 76% have been pressured to have or not to have children without medical justification. General obstetric violence was 53%: 58% were denied the presence of a trusted companion during gynecological care. Psychological violence was 28%: 48% were shouted at, reprimanded, insulted, criticized, humiliated, or threatened with denial of care. Physical violence was 16%: She was forced to maintain an uncomfortable posture in 70%. Conclusion: Obstetric gynecological violence was evidenced in a significant percentage in the women surveyed.