Experiences of Obstetric Violence in Women in The Mediterranean Region: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to make an in-depth investigation of women's experiences of obstetric violence. Materials and Methods: This study, which is qualitative in nature, used a phenomenological design. The study included 29 women who experienced at least one type of obstetric violence in the Mediterranean region. Data were collected through in-depth interviews conducted individually via video conferencing between September 2023 and February 2024. Data analysis was performed using content analysis methods. Findings: It was stated that women’s experiences of obstetric violence were negative, they were exposed to physical and psychological violence, and they found having children a beautiful feeling. Women expected care providers to pay attention to them, be respectful to them, and act calmly. They also stated that if they were the caregivers, they would provide women with explanations, and be calm, patient and sensitive. Conclusion: This study found that women had negative childbirth experiences and were exposed to various types of obstetric violence. They were also found to have expectations regarding the management of labor.

Keywords

• Obstetric violence
• women
• phenomenological research
• experiences
• Mediterranean region

Akdeniz Bölgesi’ndeki Kadınların Obstetrik Şiddet Deneyimleri: Niteliksel Bir Çalışma

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışma kadınların obstetrik şiddet deneyimlerini derinlemesine ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışma fenomenolojik desenli nitel bir araştırmadır. Çalışmaya Akdeniz Bölgesi’nde yer alan obstetrik şiddet türlerinden en az birini yaşayan 29 kadın dahil edilmiştir. Veriler, Eylül 2023- Şubat 2024 tarihleri arasında video konferans yoluyla bireysel derinlemesine görüşmelerle toplanmıştır. Elde edilen nitel veriler içerik analizi yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular: Kadınların obstetrik şiddet deneyimlerinin olumsuz olduğu, fiziksel ve psikolojik şiddet türlerine maruz bırakıldığı ve çocuk sahibi olmayı güzel bir duygu olarak kabul ettikleri ifade edilmiştir. Kadınlar kendilerine bakım verenlerin onlara ilgi gösterme, saygılı olma ve sakin davranmalarını beklemişlerdir. Eğer kendileri bakım veren olsalardı, kadınlara daha çok açıklayıcı bilgi vereceklerini, sakin olacaklarını, sabırlı ve hassas davranacaklarını dile getirmiştirler. Sonuç: Bu çalışmada kadınların olumsuz doğum deneyimi yaşadıkları ve çeşitli obstetrik şiddet türlerine maruz kaldıkları saptanmıştır. Ayrıca kadınların doğumun yönetimine yönelik beklentilerinin olduğu belirtilmiştir.

Keywords

• obstetrik şiddet
• kadın
• fenomolojenik çalışma
• deneyim
• akdeniz bölgesi

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