Perfil da gestante trabalhadora rural em um município de grande porte no interior de Minas Gerais

Abstract

Objective: To present the profile of pregnant rural workers, as well as the challenges and difficulties they encounter, taking into account the peculiarities of this population. Material and Methods: Exploratory research in the area of ​​Occupational Health with a qualitative and quantitative approach. Pregnant women over 18 years old, workers and residents in rural areas in the microregion of the city of Uberlândia were invited to participate in the study. Results: Fifty-four women, aged between 18 and 43 years old, participated in the study. A total of 22 (56%) of the participants did not have planned pregnancies, while 41 (80%) of the women did not participate in an operational group during pregnancy. Conclusion: Although pregnant women have access to information and services from the Care Units during pregnancy and public policies that guide assistance have been developed since the beginning by public health services, comprehensive health care for these women was not observed.