REFLEXIVE VIEW ON ABORTION IN THE VISION OF NURSING THROUGH A GENDER READING

Authors

  • João Paulo Lopes da Silva
  • Maria Zélia Araújo

Abstract

Objective: To verify the construction of the nursing professionals on the abortion and its influence in the assistance given to the woman in the abortion process. Material and methods: This is an exploratory-descriptive study, with qualitative approach, carried out in September 2010 with nursing staff professionals. Results and Discussion: In the sample surveyed, it was noted that the construction the professional has regarding abortion may influence or not in the assistance to be provided to the patient, regardless the cause that led to abortion. Conclusion: Based on the analysis of results, it has been verified a contradiction between the position on the abortion issue and the way of assisting those women. It is necessary for professionals to rethink their labor actions and to provide care predicated on respect, equality, according to holistic principles which guide humanization. DESCRIPTORS Abortion. Nursing Care. Gender. Humanization.

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Published

2011-05-26

How to Cite

Silva, J. P. L. da, & Araújo, M. Z. (2011). REFLEXIVE VIEW ON ABORTION IN THE VISION OF NURSING THROUGH A GENDER READING. Revista Brasileira De Ciências Da Saúde, 14(4), 19–24. Retrieved from https://periodicos.ufpb.br/index.php/rbcs/article/view/9900

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