Technology used by companions in labor and childbirth : a descriptive study
Aim: To evaluate the knowledge of companions about the use of support techniques during childbirth. Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional quantitative study undertaken at the Assis Chateaubriand Maternity Hospital with a sample of 62 companions. Data collection was undertaken from May to November 2...
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| Format: | Article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication date: | 2014 |
| Country: | Brasil |
| Institution: | UFC |
| Repository: | Repositório Institucional da Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) |
| Language: | English |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:repositorio.ufc.br:riufc/8530 |
| Online Access: | http://www.repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/8530 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Parto Humanizado Enfermagem Obstétrica |
| Summary: | Aim: To evaluate the knowledge of companions about the use of support techniques during childbirth. Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional quantitative study undertaken at the Assis Chateaubriand Maternity Hospital with a sample of 62 companions. Data collection was undertaken from May to November 2011, through individual interviews and a survey. The Pearson’s chi-square tests and Fisher’s exact test for statistical associations were used. Results: 59 (95.2%) of the companions who witnessed the birth did not undergo any training; 32 (51.6%) were selected at the time of entry of the pregnant women in the emergency room; emotional support activities were predominant. The experience of witnessing the birth was considered to be positive on the part of 58 (96%) of the companions. Discussion: the most common relationship between companion and the pregnant woman were mother and daughter respectively. Feelings of insecurity and fear were experienced by some of the companions. Conclusion: the companion’s presence during labor constitutes a major form of care. |
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