Perception of women deprived of liberty about the health care received in prenatal care, childbirth and puerperium: an integrative review

Abstract

Objective: To describe, from the point of view of women deprived of liberty, how health care occurs during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. Methods: Integrative literature review research, with systematic data analysis focusing on the following research problem: "What is the perception of women deprived of freedom about the health care received in prenatal care, childbirth and puerperium?". The data used in this study were obtained from the Virtual Health Library (VHL). The descriptors used were “Pregnancy”, “Maternity”, “Prisoner”, “Prison”. Results: The studies found highlight the complexity of experiencing the pregnancy-puerperal process in a situation of deprivation of freedom. Women's perceptions reveal weaknesses in maternal and child care in prisons. The relationships are inhumane and can be evidenced by the fragility of prenatal care, the absence of a companion during childbirth and the postpartum period without assistance. Final considerations: Most institutions need adjustments and adaptations to comply with what is recommended by Brazilian legislation. In this way, the rights of women and children are ignored and reinforce the marginality of this population. Some aspects found in the results could not be discussed in depth, due to the lack of specific literature.