Cogitare Enfermagem (Dec 2016)

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

  • Paolla Amorim Malheiros Dulfe,
  • Dalmo Valério Machado de Lima,
  • Valdecyr Herdy Alves,
  • Diego Pereira Rodrigues,
  • Joyce Gonçalves Barcellos,
  • Estefânia de Oliveira Cherem

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v21i4.37651
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 21, no. 4
pp. 01 – 08

Abstract

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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.

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