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

Abstract

Obstetric gynecological violence refers to a set of violent, abusive, or negligent behaviors, attitudes or practices that affect women during medical care. Objective: To identify situations of violence in obstetric and gynecological care among women in the San Eduardo community. Methodology: Descriptive, quantitative study and retrospective cross-sectional design. Sample: 51 women selected by convenience sampling. Technique: Survey. Instrument: Questionnaire of questions from the INEC form. Results: Sociodemographic characteristics: mestizo ethnicity (100%), free union (67%), primary education level (51%), stay-at-home spouses (78%). Gynecological and obstetric characteristics: age under 25 years (49%), menarche before 14 years of age (80%), first sexual intercourse before 14 years of age (69%), between 2 and 3 pregnancies and births (49%) and (65%), no contraceptive methods (65%), no history of abortion (92%) and no history of obstetric risk (82%). The most common situations of obstetric gynecological violence were examination in the presence of others without asking for their consent (22%). For obstetric violence they included lack of counseling about childbirth options (67%). Psychological violence was hearing a comment or sexual innuendo that made her feel offended, humiliated, or uncomfortable at the time of gynecological care (10%). While for physical violence it was pressing on the abdomen or placing some medication to accelerate labor 31%. Conclusion: 14% of the women in the San Eduardo community faced situations of violence during gynecological-obstetric care.