Citation

Lourenço MA, Deslandes SF. Rev. Saude Publica 2008; 42(4): 615-621.

Vernacular Title

Experiencia do cuidado materno e amamentacao sob a otica de mulheres vitimas de

Affiliation

Hospital Estadual Pedro II, Rio De Janeiro, Brasil, RJ. marcialourenc@gmail.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Faculdade de Higiene e Saude Publica)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18641793

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe maternal care and breastfeeding experience of women suffering intimate partner violence. METHODOGICAL PROCEDURES: A qualitative study was conducted in 11 women suffering intimate partner violence during pregnancy. Women aged 16-41 years were recruited in a hospital in the city of Rio de Janeiro between January and March 2005. Data were collected through in-depth interviews using a life history approach and complemented by a semi-structured guide. ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS: Women expressed mixed feelings of loneliness and good moments regarding maternal care and breastfeeding experience. Most had early cessation of breastfeeding and the reasons reported included: the need to resume their working activities, lack of information on breastfeeding and the violence experienced by these women. CONCLUSIONS: The study shows a need to approach women as key actors of a nursing model, offering opportunities to listen to their concerns as well as to provide care to intimate partner violence victims and differentiated support.

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