GynecoloGIc and obstetrIc profIle of state ImprIsoned females
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The objective of this study was to identify the gynecologic and obstetric profile of imprisoned females in the State of Ceará. This is a documental retrospective study with a quantitative approach, performed in the Female Prison Institute of the State of Ceará with 672 medical files. Regarding age, 62.3% of the women were 31 years old. The most prevalent age bracket for menarche was 10 to 13 years, (57.2%) and age of first sexual experience was 11 to 15 years (55.8%). The most common contraceptive method used was tubal ligation (29.5%). Homosexual behavior was found in 17.9% of inmates. Data also demonstrate an elevated number of pregnancies and abortions. In conclusion, these women require more care from health professionals and more specific health interventions in the prison context since they present high gynecologic and obstetrical risks. descrIptors: Prisons. Population characteristics. Females. Nursing. perfIl GIneco-obstÉtrIco de mUlHeres encarceradas no estado do cearÁ resUmo: Objetivou-se identificar o perfil gineco-obstétrico de mulheres encarceradas no Ceará. Estudo documental, retrospectivo, com abordagem quantitativa, realizado no Instituto Penal Feminino do Estado do Ceará, com 672 prontuários. No tocante à idade, 62,3% das mulheres possuía até 31 anos. A faixa etária da menarca mais prevalente foi de 10 a 13 anos, com 57,2%, e a da coitarca foi de 11 a 15 anos, com 55,8%. O método contraceptivo mais utilizado foi a laqueadura tubária, representada por 29,5%. O comportamento homossexual foi encontrado em 17,9%. Os dados ainda evidenciaram um número elevado de gestações e abortamentos. Conclui-se que essas mulheres necessitam de maior atenção por parte dos profissionais de saúde e de ações de saúde que sejam especificas para o contexto prisional, pois apresentam riscos gineco-obstétricos. descrItores: Prisões. Características da população. Mulheres. Enfermagem. perfIl GInecolÓGIco y obstÉtrIco de mUJeres encarceladas el estado de cearÁ resUmÉn: El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar el perfil ginecológico y obstétrico de mujeres encarceladas en el Ceará. Estudio documental, retrospectivo con enfoque cuantitativo, realizado en el Instituto Penal de Mujer del Estado del Ceará, con 672 registros. Respecto a la edad, 62,3% de las mujeres había hasta 31 años. La edad de la menarquía fue más prevalente 10 a 13 años, con 57,2%, el de la primera relación sexual fue de 11 a 15 años, con 55,8%. El método anticonceptivo más utilizado fue la esterilización femenina, representada por 29,5%. El comportamiento homosexual se encontró en 17,9%. Los datos todavía mostraron un alto número de embarazos y abortos. Llegamos a la conclusión de que estas mujeres necesitan más atención de los profesionales de salud y de acciones de salud que son específicos para el contexto penitenciario, pues tienen riesgos ginecológico y obstétrico. descrIptores: Prisiones. Características de la población. Mujeres. Enfermería. 13
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