Violência Ginecológica e Obstétrica em mulheres migrantes no município de Uberlândia MG

Abstract

Introduction: Obstetric and gynecological violence is characterized by acts of domination and disrespect towards the female body, occurring during different stages of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, and is present in the reality of many women worldwide. However, migrant women become more susceptible due to the socio-cultural barriers that exacerbate their vulnerabilities. Objectives: To identify and qualify the experiences of obstetric and gynecological violence in migrant women in healthcare services in Brazil. Methods: Five mothers, of Venezuelan and Syrian nationalities, were selected. Recruitment was done through a partnership with the International Migrants Support Work, located in Uberlândia/MG. Semi structured interviews were conducted, consisting of a thematic script. Data operationalization was performed through pre-analysis, coding, classification, and categorization, as well as interpretation of results. Results: Through listening, it was possible to identify various social factors in the women's statements and produce interpretations of their narratives. Physical, verbal, psychological, and neglectful violence were reported. Lack of understanding of the local language was recognized as the major difficulty reported by all interviewees. Regarding understanding of obstetric and gynecological violence, 60% of the women were unaware of what it entailed. Another factor presented by 40% of the women was the lack of recognition when experiencing violence. Final Considerations: It was possible to report and gain a deeper understanding of the different experiences of migrant women regarding gynecological and obstetric violence, identifying the need for autonomy and knowledge on the subject to strengthen their rights as citizens and women, as well as the demand for training and qualified listening from healthcare professionals.