VIOLÊNCIA OBSTÉTRICA CONTRA MULHERES NEGRAS:IMPACTOS NA SAÚDE MATERNA

Abstract

Obstetric violence is a form of abuse that occurs in healthcare services, involving physical, verbal abuse, and neglect, often perpetrated by healthcare professionals. This violence has an even greater impact on Black women in Brazil, who face additional barriers to accessing prenatal care and maternity services. General Objective: To highlight how obstetric violence directly affects the lives of these women, causing emotional, physical, and maternal trauma. Methodology: This study is a bibliographic review that investigates obstetric violence, with a special focus on the experiences of Black women. The research was based on scientific articles published between 2019 and 2024, collected from databases such as BVS and SCIELO. The selection of articles included the analysis of titles, abstracts, and full readings of the texts, aiming to gather relevant information for the proposed review. Results: Obstetric violence is recognized as a serious public health issue in Brazil, where the lack of clear management policies hinders reporting and perpetuates the vulnerability of women. This situation highlights the urgent need for increased social awareness, as well as investments in the education and training of healthcare professionals, to prevent this form of violence and ensure respect for women's rights.