Obstetric violence: reflection on reporting to achieve sustainable development goals

Violencia obstétrica: reflexión sobre la denuncia para alcanzar los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible

ABSTRACT

Objectives:  to explain obstetric violence, its consequences, and the importance of mandatory reporting to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Methods:  a reflective study based on references and the researchers’ expertise on the subject.

Results:  the first part of the results presents the characterization of violence and its main consequences. The second part reflects on how to record obstetric violence on the Individual Reporting Form for Interpersonal and Self-Inflicted Violence, even though there is no specific field for recording this violence.

Final Considerations:  underreporting cases of obstetric violence negatively compromises the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals - specifically with regard to goal 5 “Gender Equality” and goals 3 “Health and Well-being” and 10 “Reduced Inequalities”, but it is possible to report. Reporting is essential for recognizing cases and implementing preventive actions.

Descriptors:
Violence; Obstetric Violence; Disease Notification; Sustainable Development; Gender-Based Violence