Postnatal and postabortion care during adolescence in the National Health System in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Postnatal and postabortion care during adolescence in the National Health System in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Abstract Objective To study postnatal and postabortion outpatient care for adolescents in relation to the guidelines of the Brazilian Ministry of Health. Methods The present cross-sectional study was conducted between 2011 and 2012 via interviews with coordinators from 147 of 148 (99.3%) National He...

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Published in:International journal of gynecology and obstetrics Vol. 126; no. 2; pp. 126 - 129
Main Authors: Blanco, Mariangela N, Taquette, Stella R, Monteiro, Denise L.M, Miranda, Fátima R.D
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01-08-2014
Subjects:
Abortion
Abortion, Induced
Adolescent
Aftercare - standards
Ambulatory Care Facilities - standards
Brazil
Contraception
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Postnatal care
Postnatal Care - standards
Young Adult
Brazil
Contraception
Abortion
Postnatal care
Adolescent
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Summary:Abstract Objective To study postnatal and postabortion outpatient care for adolescents in relation to the guidelines of the Brazilian Ministry of Health. Methods The present cross-sectional study was conducted between 2011 and 2012 via interviews with coordinators from 147 of 148 (99.3%) National Health System facilities providing sexual and reproductive healthcare for adolescents in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The χ2 test or Fisher exact test was used to compare ratios, and t test to compare means, with a significance level of 5% ( P < 0.05). Results Postnatal care was provided by 141 (95.9%) facilities; however, only 95 (67.4%) facilities complied with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health by providing two consultations: one in the first week and one between the 30th and 42nd day postpartum. In 32 (22.7%) facilities, a consultation was not scheduled in the first week; and in 25 (17.7%), a consultation between the 30th and 42nd day postpartum was not scheduled. Furthermore, only 11 (7.8%) facilities provided care in the age bracket recommended by WHO and the Brazilian Ministry of Health. Conclusion The provision of puerperal care in the Brazilian National Health System is currently far from the recommendations in government guidelines.
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ISSN:0020-7292
1879-3479
DOI:10.1016/j.ijgo.2014.02.016