Regard des intervenantes communautaires en périnatalité sur des expériences observées de violence obstétricale

Abstract

Many women report experiences of distress, suffering or violence during childbirth. Perinatal advocacy groups also call this “obstetric violence”. Few studies are available on the perceptions of perinatal community-based workers about this issue. Through focus groups with perinatal community-based workers from Quebec (n = 29), this study aims to document representations of obstetric violence, the difficulties they encountered and the strategies they used when facing these situations. Results contribute to a better understanding of this form of violence against women and to a reflection on the efforts needed to promote the well-being of women during this important life period.