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Obstetric Violence Against Women in the Portuguese Context: A Qualitative In-Depth Approach

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Evidence suggests that women worldwide experience mistreatment during institutional childbirth. This qualitative study aimed to explore obstetric violence in Portugal, specifically, its related factors and perceived impact. The inductive thematic analysis of 19 semi-structured interviews with women living in Portugal (22-41 years old), who identified themselves as victims, revealed six central themes: (1) obstetric violence, (2) the impact of obstetric violence, (3) victims' awareness, (4) coping strategies, and (5) explanatory factors. This study adds relevant evidence on what (experiences), why (explanatory factors), and how (processes and coping strategies) obstetric violence might occur, as well as its psychological, interpersonal, and physical impacts.

Source: Violence Against Women

DOI: 10.1177/10778012251334765

Authors: Elisa Aires, Carla Antunes, Eunice Magalhães, Célia Ferreira

Institutions: Universidade Lusófona do Porto, Universidade Lusófona, Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa

Language: English

Topic: Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4409492476

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