PERSPECTIVAS DE MULHERES QUE VIVENCIARAM O ABORTAMENTO.

Abstract

Despite the social changes resulting from feminist struggles, being a mother is still desired for most women. The woman was born to gestate; there is no family continuity without her. Therefore, motherhood is seen as a possibility of life. When this possibility is frustrated as a result of abortion, serious emotional consequences can be generated and a new pregnancy can become complicated. This study aimed to reveal the meanings and feelings of women who had an abortion experience in Barreiras, Bahia. It was carried out through a qualitative and descriptive study with a phenomenological analysis. The sample consisted of ten women who have experienced abortion, regardless of the causes. The data collection was made from semi-structured interview. Women reported the experience of abortion as a bad experience, a difficult and complicated moment; permeated by feelings of inadequacy, guilt, empty soul, grief, frustration, sadness, disappointment, failure, fear, anguish, denial, shame and resilience. Their feelings of care were mixed by the ambiguity among attention, good health assistance, competent and tender people, prejudice, discrimination (as to the etiology of abortion) and lack of acceptance and humanization. The results showest the need for changes in the care of "Being" in their individuality and uniqueness, in welcoming and caring humanized. Professionals need to undress to their prejudices and values when caring for the other. The academy needs to insert human values of compassion, love and caring by user. We teachers must be multipliers of these values in a program of continuing education to professionals in the practice fields. The health system should examine gaps in the network service to improve the care quality.