Agreement between maternal self-report of birth-related information and medical records in Brazil: A comparison study between public, mixed, and private hospitals.

BACKGROUND: The study aims to assess agreement between data obtained from interviews with postpartum women and their health records about labor and birth characteristics, newborn care, and reasons for cesarean birth. METHODS: The present study analyzes the Birth in Brazil study dataset, a nationwide hospital-based survey that included 23,894 postpartum women. Reliability was assessed using kappa coefficients and 95% confidence intervals. We also calculated the proportion of specific agreement: the observed proportion of positive agreement (Ppos) and the observed proportion of negative agreement (Pneg). RESULTS: In terms of labor and birth characteristics, more significant discrepancies in prevalence were observed for fundal pressure (1.4%-42.6%), followed by amniotomy, and augmentation. All of these variables were reported more frequently by women. Reliability was nearly perfect only for mode of delivery (kappa 0.99-1.00, Ppos and Pneg >99.0%). Higher discrepancies in reasons for cesarean prevalence were observed for previous cesarean birth (CB) (3.9%-10.4%) and diabetes mellitus (0.5%-8.5%). Most kappa coefficients for CB reasons were moderate to substantial. Lower coefficients were seen for diabetes mellitus, induction failure, and prelabor rupture of membranes and Pneg was consistently higher than Ppos. DISCUSSION: Our findings raise relevant questions about the quality of information shared with women during and after the process of care for labor and birth, as well as the information recorded in medical charts. Not having access to full information about their own health status at birth may impair women's health promotion behaviors or clear disclosure of risk factors in future interactions with the healthcare system.

Childbirth care for adolescents and advanced maternal age in maternities linked to Rede Cegonha. / Assistência ao parto de adolescentes e mulheres em idade materna avançada em maternidades vinculadas à Rede Cegonha.

Based on the Rede Cegonha guidelines that propose the strengthening of women's sexual and reproductive rights, we sought to present a brief overview of issues related to reproductive planning and to analyze obstetric practices in childbirth care for adolescents and women of advanced age in maternity hospitals linked to Rede Cegonha. Data were extracted from an assessment conducted in 2017, based on information from the interview with puerperal women and from the hospital record. For age extremes, the high proportion of unplanned pregnancies and low use of contraception means problems in accessing family planning programs. Adolescents are more exposed to the presence of a companion and less to the use of analgesia in labor. Advanced maternal age were more likely to use analgesia in labor and to give birth in the lithotomy position, being less exposed to amniotomy. Although Rede Cegonha is an excellent strategy for improving assistance to childbirth, attention is still needed to the use of potentially unnecessary or not recommended interventions, with greater incentive to good obstetric practices.

Com base nas diretrizes da Rede Cegonha, que propõem fortalecimento dos direitos sexuais e dos direitos reprodutivos das mulheres, buscou-se apresentar um breve panorama de questões relacionadas ao planejamento reprodutivo e analisar as práticas obstétricas na atenção ao parto de adolescentes e mulheres em idade avançada, em maternidades vinculadas a Rede Cegonha. Os dados foram extraídos da avaliação conduzida em 2017, com base nas informações da entrevista com as puérperas e do prontuário hospitalar. Para os extremos etários, a alta proporção de gravidez não planejada e a baixa utilização de meios de contracepção indicam problemas no acesso aos programas de planejamento familiar. As adolescentes estão mais expostas à presença de acompanhante e menos ao uso de analgesia no trabalho de parto. As mulheres em idade avançada apresentaram maior chance de uso de analgesia no trabalho de parto e de parir na posição de litotomia, estando menos expostas a prática de amniotomia. Apesar da Rede Cegonha ser uma excelente estratégia para melhoria da assistência ao trabalho de parto e ao parto, ainda é preciso atenção ao uso de intervenções potencialmente desnecessárias ou não recomendadas, com maior incentivo às boas práticas obstétricas.

Evaluation of the birthplace of newborns with gestational age less than 34 weeks according to the complexity of the Neonatal Unit in maternity hospitals linked to the "Rede Cegonha": Brazil, 2016-2017. / Avaliação do local de nascimento de recém-natos com idade gestacional inferior a 34 semanas segundo complexidade da Unidade Neonatal em maternidades vinculadas à Rede Cegonha: Brasil, 2016-2017.

This study aims to evaluate the birthplace of preterm infants with less than 34 gestational weeks at birth by type of neonatal care service in maternity hospitals of the "Rede Cegonha" and estimate the maternal factors associated with the inadequate place of birth for gestational age. This national cross-sectional study was performed in 2016/2017 to evaluate health establishments with the Rede Cegonha's action plan. Information was analyzed from 303 puerperae and the respective health establishments of their births. Newborns were classified by gestational age at birth (<30 and 30-33 weeks) and health establishments as hospitals with neonatal intensive care service, hospitals with intermediate neonatal care service, and hospitals without neonatal care service. Ministerial Ordinance N° 930/2012 was used to classify the birthplace as appropriate for the newborn's gestational age. Preterm birth prevalence was 37.3 at less than 30 weeks' gestation and 66.8 at 30-33 weeks. Birth in inappropriate services for the newborn's gestational age occurred in 6.3%, with significant regional and social differences. Inequalities in access to neonatal care for preterm infants persist in the "Rede Cegonha" despite advances.

O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar o local de nascimento dos prematuros com menos de 34 semanas gestacionais segundo tipo de serviço de assistência neonatal em maternidades da Rede Cegonha, bem como estimar os fatores maternos associados ao local de nascimento não apropriado para idade gestacional. Estudo seccional, de âmbito nacional, realizado em 2016/2017, para avaliação de estabelecimentos com plano de ação da Rede Cegonha. Foram analisadas informações de 303 puérperas e os respectivos locais de ocorrência do parto. Os recém-natos foram classificados segundo a idade gestacional ao nascer (< 30 e 30 a 33 semanas) e os serviços de saúde como unidade de cuidados intensivos neonatais, cuidados intermediários, sem serviço de cuidados neonatais. A portaria ministerial nº 930/2012 foi utilizada para classificar o local de nascimento como apropriado para a idade gestacional do recém-nato. A prevalência de nascimento pré-termo com menos de 30 semanas gestacional foi 37,3 e entre 30 e 33 semanas de 66,8. O nascimento em serviços não apropriado para a idade gestacional do recém-nascido ocorreu em 6,3%, com importantes diferenças regionais e sociais. Apesar dos avanços ainda persistem inequidades no acesso aos cuidados neonatais de prematuros na Rede Cegonha.

Delivery care by obstetric nurses in maternity hospitals linked to the Rede Cegonha, Brazil - 2017. / Atenção ao parto por enfermeira obstétrica em maternidades vinculadas à Rede Cegonha, Brasil ­ 2017.

This study aimed to assess whether nurses' presence in delivery care in maternity hospitals linked to the Rede Cegonha program promotes access to best obstetric practices during labor and delivery. We conducted an evaluative study in 2017 in all 606 SUS maternity hospitals that joined this strategic policy in all Brazilian states. We collected data from maternity hospital managers and puerperae. The analysis was performed at two levels: hospital with or without a nurse in delivery care; and professionals that attended vaginal delivery, whether doctors or nurses. We used best practices and interventions for vaginal deliveries and cesarean section rates as dependent variables. We included 5.016 subjects for analyses of vaginal deliveries and 9.692 to calculate cesarean section rates. Multiple regressions were adjusted for geographic region, maternity hospital size, and puerperae skin color and parity. Maternity hospitals with nurses in delivery care used more the partograph and less oxytocin, lithotomy, episiotomy, and cesarean section. Deliveries attended by nurses had more frequent use of the partograph and a lower likelihood of lithotomy and episiotomy. The inclusion of nurses in vaginal delivery care has successfully brought women closer to a more physiological and respectful delivery.

O objetivo foi avaliar se a presença da enfermeira na atenção ao parto em maternidades da Rede Cegonha promove o acesso às boas práticas de atenção obstétrica ao trabalho de parto e parto. Avaliação conduzida em 2017, nas 606 maternidades do SUS que aderiram a essa política estratégica em todos os estados do Brasil. Utilizamos dados coletados com gestores das maternidades e puérperas. A análise ocorreu em dois níveis: hospitalar, com ou sem assistência ao parto por enfermeiras; e profissional, que assistiu ao parto vaginal, médico ou enfermeira. Como variáveis dependentes incluímos boas práticas e intervenções no parto vaginal e na taxa de cesariana. Foram incluídas na análise dos partos vaginais 5.016 puérperas e no cálculo da taxa de cesariana 9.692. Análises múltiplas foram ajustadas por região geográfica, localização, porte da maternidade, cor da pele e paridade da puérpera. Maternidades com enfermeira na assistência ao parto usam mais partograma; e menos ocitocina, litotomia, episiotomia e cesariana. Em partos assistidos por enfermeiras foi mais frequente o preenchimento do partograma e menor a chance de litotomia e episiotomia. A inserção da enfermeira na assistência ao parto vaginal tem se mostrado bem sucedida, trazendo às mulheres um parto mais fisiológico e respeitoso.

Assistência ao parto de adolescentes e mulheres em idade materna avançada em maternidades vinculadas à Rede Cegonha / Childbirth care for adolescents and advanced maternal age in maternities linked to Rede Cegonha

Resumo Com base nas diretrizes da Rede Cegonha, que propõem fortalecimento dos direitos sexuais e dos direitos reprodutivos das mulheres, buscou-se apresentar um breve panorama de questões relacionadas ao planejamento reprodutivo e analisar as práticas obstétricas na atenção ao parto de adolescentes e mulheres em idade avançada, em maternidades vinculadas a Rede Cegonha. Os dados foram extraídos da avaliação conduzida em 2017, com base nas informações da entrevista com as puérperas e do prontuário hospitalar. Para os extremos etários, a alta proporção de gravidez não planejada e a baixa utilização de meios de contracepção indicam problemas no acesso aos programas de planejamento familiar. As adolescentes estão mais expostas à presença de acompanhante e menos ao uso de analgesia no trabalho de parto. As mulheres em idade avançada apresentaram maior chance de uso de analgesia no trabalho de parto e de parir na posição de litotomia, estando menos expostas a prática de amniotomia. Apesar da Rede Cegonha ser uma excelente estratégia para melhoria da assistência ao trabalho de parto e ao parto, ainda é preciso atenção ao uso de intervenções potencialmente desnecessárias ou não recomendadas, com maior incentivo às boas práticas obstétricas.

Abstract Based on the Rede Cegonha guidelines that propose the strengthening of women's sexual and reproductive rights, we sought to present a brief overview of issues related to reproductive planning and to analyze obstetric practices in childbirth care for adolescents and women of advanced age in maternity hospitals linked to Rede Cegonha. Data were extracted from an assessment conducted in 2017, based on information from the interview with puerperal women and from the hospital record. For age extremes, the high proportion of unplanned pregnancies and low use of contraception means problems in accessing family planning programs. Adolescents are more exposed to the presence of a companion and less to the use of analgesia in labor. Advanced maternal age were more likely to use analgesia in labor and to give birth in the lithotomy position, being less exposed to amniotomy. Although Rede Cegonha is an excellent strategy for improving assistance to childbirth, attention is still needed to the use of potentially unnecessary or not recommended interventions, with greater incentive to good obstetric practices.

Atenção ao parto por enfermeira obstétrica em maternidades vinculadas à Rede Cegonha, Brasil - 2017 / Delivery care by obstetric nurses in maternity hospitals linked to the Rede Cegonha, Brazil - 2017

Resumo O objetivo foi avaliar se a presença da enfermeira na atenção ao parto em maternidades da Rede Cegonha promove o acesso às boas práticas de atenção obstétrica ao trabalho de parto e parto. Avaliação conduzida em 2017, nas 606 maternidades do SUS que aderiram a essa política estratégica em todos os estados do Brasil. Utilizamos dados coletados com gestores das maternidades e puérperas. A análise ocorreu em dois níveis: hospitalar, com ou sem assistência ao parto por enfermeiras; e profissional, que assistiu ao parto vaginal, médico ou enfermeira. Como variáveis dependentes incluímos boas práticas e intervenções no parto vaginal e na taxa de cesariana. Foram incluídas na análise dos partos vaginais 5.016 puérperas e no cálculo da taxa de cesariana 9.692. Análises múltiplas foram ajustadas por região geográfica, localização, porte da maternidade, cor da pele e paridade da puérpera. Maternidades com enfermeira na assistência ao parto usam mais partograma; e menos ocitocina, litotomia, episiotomia e cesariana. Em partos assistidos por enfermeiras foi mais frequente o preenchimento do partograma e menor a chance de litotomia e episiotomia. A inserção da enfermeira na assistência ao parto vaginal tem se mostrado bem sucedida, trazendo às mulheres um parto mais fisiológico e respeitoso.

Abstract This study aimed to assess whether nurses' presence in delivery care in maternity hospitals linked to the Rede Cegonha program promotes access to best obstetric practices during labor and delivery. We conducted an evaluative study in 2017 in all 606 SUS maternity hospitals that joined this strategic policy in all Brazilian states. We collected data from maternity hospital managers and puerperae. The analysis was performed at two levels: hospital with or without a nurse in delivery care; and professionals that attended vaginal delivery, whether doctors or nurses. We used best practices and interventions for vaginal deliveries and cesarean section rates as dependent variables. We included 5.016 subjects for analyses of vaginal deliveries and 9.692 to calculate cesarean section rates. Multiple regressions were adjusted for geographic region, maternity hospital size, and puerperae skin color and parity. Maternity hospitals with nurses in delivery care used more the partograph and less oxytocin, lithotomy, episiotomy, and cesarean section. Deliveries attended by nurses had more frequent use of the partograph and a lower likelihood of lithotomy and episiotomy. The inclusion of nurses in vaginal delivery care has successfully brought women closer to a more physiological and respectful delivery.

Avaliação do local de nascimento de recém-natos com idade gestacional inferior a 34 semanas segundo complexidade da Unidade Neonatal em maternidades vinculadas à Rede Cegonha: Brasil, 2016-2017 / Evaluation of the birthplace of newborns with gestational age less than 34 weeks according to the complexity of the Neonatal Unit in maternity hospitals linked to the "Rede Cegonha": Brazil, 2016-2017

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar o local de nascimento dos prematuros com menos de 34 semanas gestacionais segundo tipo de serviço de assistência neonatal em maternidades da Rede Cegonha, bem como estimar os fatores maternos associados ao local de nascimento não apropriado para idade gestacional. Estudo seccional, de âmbito nacional, realizado em 2016/2017, para avaliação de estabelecimentos com plano de ação da Rede Cegonha. Foram analisadas informações de 303 puérperas e os respectivos locais de ocorrência do parto. Os recém-natos foram classificados segundo a idade gestacional ao nascer (< 30 e 30 a 33 semanas) e os serviços de saúde como unidade de cuidados intensivos neonatais, cuidados intermediários, sem serviço de cuidados neonatais. A portaria ministerial nº 930/2012 foi utilizada para classificar o local de nascimento como apropriado para a idade gestacional do recém-nato. A prevalência de nascimento pré-termo com menos de 30 semanas gestacional foi 37,3 e entre 30 e 33 semanas de 66,8. O nascimento em serviços não apropriado para a idade gestacional do recém-nascido ocorreu em 6,3%, com importantes diferenças regionais e sociais. Apesar dos avanços ainda persistem inequidades no acesso aos cuidados neonatais de prematuros na Rede Cegonha.

Abstract This study aims to evaluate the birthplace of preterm infants with less than 34 gestational weeks at birth by type of neonatal care service in maternity hospitals of the "Rede Cegonha" and estimate the maternal factors associated with the inadequate place of birth for gestational age. This national cross-sectional study was performed in 2016/2017 to evaluate health establishments with the Rede Cegonha's action plan. Information was analyzed from 303 puerperae and the respective health establishments of their births. Newborns were classified by gestational age at birth (<30 and 30-33 weeks) and health establishments as hospitals with neonatal intensive care service, hospitals with intermediate neonatal care service, and hospitals without neonatal care service. Ministerial Ordinance N° 930/2012 was used to classify the birthplace as appropriate for the newborn's gestational age. Preterm birth prevalence was 37.3 at less than 30 weeks' gestation and 66.8 at 30-33 weeks. Birth in inappropriate services for the newborn's gestational age occurred in 6.3%, with significant regional and social differences. Inequalities in access to neonatal care for preterm infants persist in the "Rede Cegonha" despite advances.

Twin pregnancy and perinatal outcomes: Data from 'Birth in Brazil Study'.

BACKGROUND: Twin pregnancies account for 0.5-2.0% of all gestations worldwide. They have a negative impact on perinatal health indicators, mainly owing to the increased risk for preterm birth. However, population-based data from low/middle income countries are limited. The current paper aims to understand the health risks of twins, compared to singletons, amongst late preterms and early terms. METHODS: Data is from "Birth in Brazil", a national inquiry into childbirth care conducted in 2011/2012 in 266 maternity hospitals. We included women with a live birth or a stillborn, and excluded births of triplets or more, totalling 23,746 singletons and 554 twins. We used multiple logistic regressions and adjusted for potential confounders. RESULTS: Twins accounted for 1.2% of gestations and 2.3% of newborns. They had higher prevalence of low birth weight and intrauterine growth restriction, when compared to singletons, in all gestational age groups, except in the very premature ones (<34 weeks). Amongst late preterm's, twins had higher odds of jaundice (OR 2.7, 95% CI 1.8-4.2) and antibiotic use (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.1-3.2). Amongst early-terms, twins had higher odds of oxygen therapy (OR 2.7, 95% CI 1.3-5.9), admission to neonatal intensive care unit (OR 3.1, 95% CI 1.5-6.5), transient tachypnoea (OR 3.7, 95% CI 1.5-9.2), jaundice (OR 2.8, 95% CI 1.3-5.9) and antibiotic use (OR 2.2, 95% CI 1.14.9). In relation to birth order, the second-born infant had an elevated likelihood of jaundice, antibiotic use and oxygen therapy, than the first-born infant. CONCLUSION: Although strongly mediated by gestational age, an independent risk remains for twins for most neonatal morbidities, when compared to singletons. These disadvantages seem to be more prominent in early-term newborns than in the late preterm ones.

Prenatal care in the Brazilian public health services.

OBJECTIVE: To verify regional inequalities regarding access and quality of prenatal and birth care in Brazilian public health services and associated perinatal outcomes. METHODS: Birth in Brazil was a national hospital-based survey conducted between 2011 and 2012, which included 19,117 women with public-funded births. Regional differences in socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics, as well as differences in access and quality of prenatal and birth care were tested by the χ2 test. The following outcomes were assessed: spontaneous preterm birth, provider-initiated preterm birth, low birth weight, intrauterine growth restriction, Apgar in the 5th min < 8, neonatal and maternal near miss. Multiple and non-conditional logistic regressions were used for the analysis of the associated perinatal outcomes, with the results expressed in adjusted odds ratio and 95% confidence interval. RESULTS: Regional inequalities regarding access and quality of prenatal and birth care among users of public services are still evident in Brazil. Pilgrimage for birth associated with all perinatal outcomes studied, except for intrauterine growth restriction. The odds ratios ranged between 1.48 (95%CI 1.23-1.78) for neonatal near miss and 1.62 (95%CI 1.27-2.06) for provider-initiated preterm birth. Among women with clinical or obstetric complications, pilgrimage for birth associated with provider-initiated preterm birth and with Apgar in the 5th min < 8, odds ratio of 1.98 (95%CI 1.49-2.65) and 2.19 (95%CI 1.31-3.68), respectively. Inadequacy of prenatal care associated with spontaneous preterm birth in both groups of women, with or without clinical or obstetric complications. CONCLUSION: Improvements in the quality of prenatal care, appropriate coordination and comprehensive care at the time of birth have a potential to reduce prematurity rates and, consequently, infant morbidity and mortality rates in the country.

Prenatal care in the Brazilian public health services / Assistência pré-natal na rede pública do Brasil

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To verify regional inequalities regarding access and quality of prenatal and birth care in Brazilian public health services and associated perinatal outcomes METHODS Birth in Brazil was a national hospital-based survey conducted between 2011 and 2012, which included 19,117 women with public-funded births. Regional differences in socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics, as well as differences in access and quality of prenatal and birth care were tested by the χ2 test. The following outcomes were assessed: spontaneous preterm birth, provider-initiated preterm birth, low birth weight, intrauterine growth restriction, Apgar in the 5th min < 8, neonatal and maternal near miss. Multiple and non-conditional logistic regressions were used for the analysis of the associated perinatal outcomes, with the results expressed in adjusted odds ratio and 95% confidence interval. RESULTS Regional inequalities regarding access and quality of prenatal and birth care among users of public services are still evident in Brazil. Pilgrimage for birth associated with all perinatal outcomes studied, except for intrauterine growth restriction. The odds ratios ranged between 1.48 (95%CI 1.23-1.78) for neonatal near miss and 1.62 (95%CI 1.27-2.06) for provider-initiated preterm birth. Among women with clinical or obstetric complications, pilgrimage for birth associated with provider-initiated preterm birth and with Apgar in the 5th min < 8, odds ratio of 1.98 (95%CI 1.49-2.65) and 2.19 (95%CI 1.31-3.68), respectively. Inadequacy of prenatal care associated with spontaneous preterm birth in both groups of women, with or without clinical or obstetric complications. CONCLUSION Improvements in the quality of prenatal care, appropriate coordination and comprehensive care at the time of birth have a potential to reduce prematurity rates and, consequently, infant morbidity and mortality rates in the country.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Verificar desigualdades regionais no acesso e na qualidade da atenção ao pré-natal e ao parto nos serviços públicos de saúde no Brasil e a sua associação com a saúde perinatal. MÉTODOS Nascer no Brasil foi uma pesquisa nacional de base hospitalar realizada entre 2011 e 2012, que incluiu 19.117 mulheres com pagamento público do parto. Diferenças regionais nas características sociodemográficas e obstétricas, bem como as diferenças no acesso e qualidade do pré-natal e parto foram testadas pelo teste do χ2. Foram avaliados os desfechos: prematuridade espontânea, prematuridade iniciada por intervenção obstétrica, baixo peso ao nascer, crescimento intrauterino restrito, Apgar no 5º min < 8, near miss neonatal e near miss materno. Para a análise dos desfechos perinatais associados, foram utilizadas regressões logísticas múltiplas e não condicionais, com resultados expressos em odds ratio ajustada e intervalo de confiança de 95%. RESULTADOS As desigualdades regionais ainda são evidentes no Brasil, no que diz respeito ao acesso e qualidade do atendimento pré-natal e ao parto entre as usuárias dos serviços públicos. A peregrinação para o parto se associou a todos os desfechos perinatais estudados, exceto para crescimento intrauterino restrito. As odds ratios variaram de 1,48 (IC95% 1,23-1,78) para near miss neonatal a 1,62 (IC95% 1,27-2,06) para prematuridade iniciada por intervenção obstétrica. Entre as mulheres com alguma complicação clínica ou obstétrica, a peregrinação se associou ainda mais com a prematuridade iniciada por intervenção e com Apgar no 5º min < 8, odds ratio de 1,98 (IC95% 1,49-2,65) e 2,19 (IC95% 1,31-3,68), respectivamente. A inadequação do pré-natal se associou à prematuridade espontânea em ambos os grupos de mulheres CONCLUSÃO Melhorar a qualidade do pré-natal, a coordenação e a integralidade do atendimento no momento do parto têm um impacto potencial nas taxas de prematuridade e, consequentemente, na redução das taxas de morbimortalidade infantil no país.

Economic and racial inequalities in the prenatal care of pregnant teenagers in Brazil, 2011-2012 / Desigualdades econômicas e raciais na assistência pré-natal de grávidas adolescentes, Brasil, 2011-2012

Abstract Objectives: to analyze the prenatal care of pregnant teenagers interviewed in the post-partum period in Brazilian maternity hospitals, according to economic status and skin color. Methods: data were obtained from the Birth in Brazil study, a national hospital-based survey in 2011 and 2012. Information was obtained from interviews with the postpartum women and from data collected from their prenatal cards. Multivariate logistic regression was used to verify whether maternal and prenatal care characteristics were associated with ina-dequate prenatal care. Results: a total of 3,317 teenage mothers were interviewed in the postpartum period, 84.4% of whom had received inadequate prenatal care, with worse results for lower-income, lower-schooling, and multiparous teens. In the same way, it became evident the higher proportion of black teenagers and those from economic classes D/E among those who failed to receive routine laboratory tests, who received little orientation on the pregnancy, labor, and childbirth, and who were forced to go from one maternity hospital to another before being admitted to give birth. Conclusions: strategies targeted to the most vulnerable pregnant teenagers should be implemented in order to achieve greater equality in teenagers' prenatal care, seeking to assure easier access, earlier initiation of care, and greater case-resolution capacity

Resumo Objetivos: analisar a assistência pré-natal de puérperas adolescentes brasileiras, segundo as características econômicas e de cor da pele. Métodos: foram utilizados dados da pesquisa Nascer no Brasil, um inquérito nacional de base hospitalar, realizado entre 2011 e 2012. As informações foram obtidas por meio de entrevistas com as puérperas e coleta de dados dos cartões de pré-natal. Realizou-se regressão logística multivariada para verificar quais características maternas e dos cuidados recebidos estavam associadas à inadequação da assistência pré-natal. Resultados: um total de 3.317 puérperas adolescentes foram entrevistadas, tendo 84,4% recebido cuidado inadequado durante o pré-natal, com pior resultado para as adolescentes de classe econômica mais baixa, menor escolaridade e multíparas. Do mesmo modo, ficou evidente a maior proporção de adolescentes da classe econômica D/E e de cor da pele preta que não conseguiram realizar exames preconizados como rotina durante a gravidez, que receberam poucas orientações sobre a gestação e parto, e que mais peregrinaram em busca de maternidade para realização do parto. Conclusões: estratégias direcionadas ao grupo de adolescentes mais vulneráveis devem ser implementadas visando maior equidade na assistência pré-natal de adolescentes, buscando garantir acesso facilitado, início precoce da assistência e maior resolutividade.

Labor and birth care by nurse with midwifery skills in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: The participation of nurses and midwives in vaginal birth care is limited in Brazil, and there are no national data regarding their involvement. The goal was to describe the participation of nurses and nurse-midwives in childbirth care in Brazil in the years 2011 and 2012, and to analyze the association between hospitals with nurses and nurse-midwives in labor and birth care and the use of good practices, and their influence in the reduction of unnecessary interventions, including cesarean sections. METHODS: Birth in Brazil is a national, population-based study consisting of 23,894 postpartum women, carried out in the period between February 2011 and October 2012, in 266 healthcare settings. The study included all vaginal births involving physicians or nurses/nurse-midwives. A logistic regression model was used to examine the association between the implementation of good practices and suitable interventions during labor and birth, and whether care was a physician or a nurse/nurse-midwife led care. We developed another model to assess the association between the use of obstetric interventions during labor and birth to the personnel responsible for the care of the patient, comparing hospitals with decisions revolving exclusively around a physician to those that also included nurses/nurse-midwives as responsible for vaginal births. RESULTS: 16.2 % of vaginal births were assisted by a nurse/nurse-midwife. Good practices were significantly more frequent in those births assisted by nurses/nurse-midwives (ad lib. diet, mobility during labor, non-pharmacological means of pain relief, and use of a partograph), while some interventions were less frequently used (anesthesia, lithotomy position, uterine fundal pressure and episiotomy). In maternity wards that included a nurse/nurse-midwife in labour and birth care, the incidence of cesarean section was lower. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study illustrate the potential benefit of collaborative work between physicians and nurses/nurse-midwives in labor and birth care. The adoption of good practices in managing labor and birth could be the first step toward more effective obstetric and midwifery care in Brazil. It may be easier to introduce new approaches rather than to eliminate old ones, which may explain why the reduction of unnecessary interventions during labor and birth was less pronounced than the adoption of new practices.

[Adequacy of prenatal care according to maternal characteristics in Brazil]. / Adequação da assistência pré-natal segundo as características maternas no Brasil.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the degree of adequacy of prenatal care in Brazil and to determine whether it is associated with sociodemographic characteristics of women. METHODS: This nationwide hospital-based study was performed with 23 894 women in 2011 and 2012. Data were obtained from interviews with puerperal women and from the prenatal card recording prenatal care appointments. Adequate prenatal care was defined as that started no later than the 12th gestational week, with performance of at least six consultations (with number of consultations adjusted for gestational age at delivery), record in the prenatal card of at least one result for each of the recommended routine prenatal tests, and guidance regarding the maternity hospital for delivery. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to verify the association between maternal characteristics and the adequacy of prenatal care. RESULTS: Early onset of prenatal care was observed in 53.9% of participants, adequate number of consultations in 73.2%, record of at least one of each recommended test in 62.9%, guidance regarding maternity hospital in 58.7%, and overall adequate prenatal care in 21.6%. Less adequate prenatal care was observed in women who were younger, black, multiparous, who did not have a partner, without paid employment, having fewer years of formal schooling, belonging to lower socioeconomic classes, and living in the North and Northeast of Brazil. After adjustment of maternal characteristics, no differences were observed between public or private health care services regarding adequacy of prenatal care. CONCLUSIONS: Even though the coverage of prenatal care is virtually universal in Brazil, regional and social differences in the access and adequacy of care still persist. The implementation of strategies to facilitate early access to prenatal care is essential.

Adequação da assistência pré-natal segundo as características maternas no Brasil / Adequacy of prenatal care according to maternal characteristics in Brazil

OBJETIVO: Verificar o grau de adequação da assistência pré-natal no Brasil e sua associação com características sociodemográficas das mulheres. MÉTODOS: Este estudo nacional de base hospitalar foi realizado com 23 894 mulheres em 2011 e 2012. Os dados foram obtidos a partir de entrevistas com a puérpera e dos cartões de pré-natal. Considerou-se assistência pré-natal adequada aquela iniciada até a 12 semana gestacional, com realização de no mínimo seis consultas (número de consultas corrigido para a idade gestacional no momento do parto), registro no cartão de pré-natal de pelo menos um resultado de cada um dos exames preconizados na rotina de pré-natal e recebimento de orientação para maternidade de referência. Realizou-se regressão logística multivariada para verificar a associação entre características maternas e o grau de adequação da assistência pré-natal. RESULTADOS: Início precoce da atenção pré-natal foi observado em 53,9% das gestantes, número adequado de consultas em 73,2%, registro de pelo menos um exame preconizado em 62,9%, orientação para maternidade de referência em 58,7% e assistência pré-natal global adequada em 21,6%. Menor adequação do pré-natal foi observada em mulheres mais jovens, de pele preta, multíparas, sem companheiro, sem trabalho remunerado, com menos anos de estudo, de classes econômicas mais baixas e residentes nas regiões Norte e Nordeste do país. Após ajuste para características maternas, não foram observadas diferenças entre serviços públicos e privados quanto ao grau de adequação do cuidado pré-natal. CONCLUSÕES: A assistência pré-natal no Brasil alcançou cobertura praticamente universal, mas persistem desigualdades regionais e sociais no acesso a um cuidado adequado. Estratégias para facilitar o ingresso precoce no pré-natal são essenciais.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the degree of adequacy of prenatal care in Brazil and to determine whether it is associated with sociodemographic characteristics of women. METHODS: This nationwide hospital-based study was performed with 23 894 women in 2011 and 2012. Data were obtained from interviews with puerperal women and from the prenatal card recording prenatal care appointments. Adequate prenatal care was defined as that started no later than the 12th gestational week, with performance of at least six consultations (with number of consultations adjusted for gestational age at delivery), record in the prenatal card of at least one result for each of the recommended routine prenatal tests, and guidance regarding the maternity hospital for delivery. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to verify the association between maternal characteristics and the adequacy of prenatal care. RESULTS: Early onset of prenatal care was observed in 53.9% of participants, adequate number of consultations in 73.2%, record of at least one of each recommended test in 62.9%, guidance regarding maternity hospital in 58.7%, and overall adequate prenatal care in 21.6%. Less adequate prenatal care was observed in women who were younger, black, multiparous, who did not have a partner, without paid employment, having fewer years of formal schooling, belonging to lower socioeconomic classes, and living in the North and Northeast of Brazil. After adjustment of maternal characteristics, no differences were observed between public or private health care services regarding adequacy of prenatal care. CONCLUSIONS: Even though the coverage of prenatal care is virtually universal in Brazil, regional and social differences in the access and adequacy of care still persist. The implementation of strategies to facilitate early access to prenatal care is essential.

Factors associated with caesarean section among primiparous adolescents in Brazil, 2011-2012.

This paper presents the factors associated with caesarean section in primiparous adolescents in Brazil using data from a national hospital-based survey conducted between 2011 and 2012. Information was obtained from postpartum women through face-to-face and telephone interviews and a theoretical model with three levels of hierarchy was used to analyze associations with the dependent variable mode of delivery (caesarean or vaginal). The results show that the caesarean section rate among primiparous teenagers is high (40%). The most significant contributing factors for caesarean section were: considering this mode of delivery safer (OR=7.0; 95%CI: 4.3-11.4); giving birth under the private health system (OR=4.3; 95%CI: 2.3-9.0); being attended by the same health care professional throughout prenatal care and delivery (OR=5.7; 95%CI: 3.3-9.0) and clinical history of risk and complications during pregnancy (OR=10.8; 95%CI: 8.5-13.7). Adolescent pregnancy continues to be an important concern on the reproductive health agenda and the rates observed by this study are worrying given the effects of early exposure to caesarean section.

Prenatal care in Brazil.

This study aims to describe prenatal care provided to pregnant users of the public or private health services in Brazil, using survey data from Birth in Brazil, research conducted from 2011 to 2012. Data was obtained through interviews with postpartum women during hospitalization and information from hand-held prenatal notes. The results show high coverage of prenatal care (98.7%), with 75.8% of women initiating prenatal care before 16 weeks of gestation and 73.1% having six or more number of appointments. Prenatal care was conducted mainly in primary health care units (89.6%), public (74.6%), by the same professional (88.4%), mostly physicians (75.6%), and 96% received their hand-held prenatal notes. A quarter of women were considered at risk of complications. Of the total respondents, only 58.7% were advised about which maternity care service to give birth, and 16.2% reported searching more than one health service for admission in labour and birth. Challenges remain for improving the quality of prenatal care, with the provision of effective procedures for reducing unfavourable outcomes.

Fatores associados à cesariana entre primíparas adolescentes no Brasil, 2011-2012 / Factores asociados a la cesárea en adolescentes primíparas en Brasil, 2011-2012 / Factors associated with caesarean section among primiparous adolescents in Brazil, 2011-2012

Nesse artigo são apresentados os fatores associados à realização de cesariana em primíparas adolescentes no Brasil, utilizando-se dados de pesquisa nacional de base hospitalar realizada entre 2011 e 2012. As informações foram obtidas por meio de entrevista com a puérpera durante a internação hospitalar. Um modelo teórico conceitual foi estabelecido com três níveis de hierarquia e a variável dependente foi a via de parto – cesariana ou vaginal. Os resultados mostram proporção elevada de cesariana entre primíparas adolescentes (40%) e os fatores mais fortemente associados à cesariana foram considerar esta via de parto mais segura (OR = 7,0; IC95%: 4,3-11,4); parto financiado pelo setor privado (OR = 4,3; IC95%: 2,3-9,0); mesmo profissional de saúde assistindo pré-natal e parto (OR = 5,7; IC95%: 3,3-9,0) e apresentar antecedentes clínicos de risco e intercorrências na gestação (OR = 10,8; IC95%: 8,5-13,7). A gravidez na adolescência permanece em pauta no campo da saúde reprodutiva, sendo preocupante a proporção do parto cirúrgico encontrada nesse estudo, haja vista a exposição precoce aos efeitos da cesariana.

This paper presents the factors associated with caesarean section in primiparous adolescents in Brazil using data from a national hospital-based survey conducted between 2011 and 2012. Information was obtained from postpartum women through face-to-face and telephone interviews and a theoretical model with three levels of hierarchy was used to analyze associations with the dependent variable mode of delivery (caesarean or vaginal). The results show that the caesarean section rate among primiparous teenagers is high (40%). The most significant contributing factors for caesarean section were: considering this mode of delivery safer (OR = 7.0; 95%CI: 4.3-11.4); giving birth under the private health system (OR = 4.3; 95%CI: 2.3-9.0); being attended by the same health care professional throughout prenatal care and delivery (OR = 5.7; 95%CI: 3.3-9.0) and clinical history of risk and complications during pregnancy (OR = 10.8; 95%CI: 8.5-13.7). Adolescent pregnancy continues to be an important concern on the reproductive health agenda and the rates observed by this study are worrying given the effects of early exposure to caesarean section.

En este artículo se propone el estudio de los factores asociados a la cesárea en adolescentes primíparas en Brasil, utilizando los datos de una encuesta de base hospitalaria, realizada en 2011 y 2012. La información se obtuvo mediante entrevistas con mujeres después del parto, durante la hospitalización. Se estableció un modelo conceptual teórico con tres niveles de jerarquía, donde la variable dependiente fue el tipo de parto: cesárea o vaginal. Los resultados muestran una alta proporción de cesáreas en adolescentes primíparas (40%) y los factores más fuertemente asociados a la cesárea son: la consideraban más segura (OR = 7,0; IC95%: 4,3-11,4); era un parto financiado por el sector privado (OR = 4,3; IC95%: 2,3-9,0); o el hecho de que un mismo profesional de salud prestara atención en el periodo prenatal y parto (OR = 5,7; IC95%: 3,3-9,0), así como la historia clínica de los riesgos y complicaciones (OR = 10,8; IC95%: 8,5-13,7). El embarazo adolescente sigue estando en la agenda de la salud reproductiva, siendo preocupante la proporción de partos operatorios encontrados en este estudio, teniendo en cuenta la exposición temprana a los efectos de la cesárea.

Assistência pré-natal no Brasil / El cuidado prenatal en Brasil / Prenatal care in Brazil

O estudo tem por objetivo analisar a assistência pré-natal oferecida às gestantes usuárias de serviços de saúde públicos e/ou privados utilizando dados da pesquisa Nascer no Brasil, realizada em 2011 e 2012. As informações foram obtidas por meio de entrevista com a puérpera durante a internação hospitalar e dados do cartão de pré- natal. Os resultados mostram cobertura elevada da assistência pré-natal (98,7%) tendo 75,8% das mulheres iniciado o pré-natal antes da 16a semana gestacional e 73,1% compareceram a seis ou mais consultas. O pré-natal foi realizado, sobretudo, em unidades básicas (89,6%), públicas (74,6%), pelo mesmo profissional (88,4%), em sua maioria médicos (75,6%), e 96% receberam o cartão de pré-natal. Um quarto das gestantes foi considerado de risco. Do total das entrevistadas, apenas 58,7% foram orientadas sobre a maternidade de referência, e 16,2% procuraram mais de um serviço para a admissão para o parto. Desafios persistem para a melhoria da qualidade dessa assistência, com a realização de procedimentos efetivos para a redução de desfechos desfavoráveis.

El estudio tiene por objetivo describir el cuidado prenatal ofrecido a las embarazadas por parte de los servicios de salud públicos o privados en Brasil, utilizando los datos de la encuesta Nacer en Brasil, realizada en 2011 y 2012. La información se obtuvo mediante entrevistas con las mujeres después del parto, durante la hospitalización, y la ficha prenatal. Los resultados indican una alta cobertura (98,7%), con un 75,8% de las mujeres que comenzaron la atención prenatal antes de las 16 semanas de gestación y un 73,1% que tuvieron seis o más consultas. La atención prenatal se llevó a cabo en las unidades básicas de atención (89,6%), públicas (74,6%), por un mismo profesional (88,4%), la mayoría médicos (75,6%) y el 96% recibió una ficha prenatal. Una cuarta parte de las mujeres se consideraba en riesgo. Del total, sólo el 58,7% estaban orientadas sobre la unidad de maternidad de referencia, y el 16,2% dice que han buscado más de un servicio para el parto. Sigue habiendo problemas para mejorar la calidad de la atención, y es necesaria la realización de procedimientos efectivos para reducir los resultados desfavorables.

This study aims to describe prenatal care provided to pregnant users of the public or private health services in Brazil, using survey data from Birth in Brazil, research conducted from 2011 to 2012. Data was obtained through interviews with postpartum women during hospitalization and information from hand-held prenatal notes. The results show high coverage of prenatal care (98.7%), with 75.8% of women initiating prenatal care before 16 weeks of gestation and 73.1% having six or more number of appointments. Prenatal care was conducted mainly in primary health care units (89.6%), public (74.6%), by the same professional (88.4%), mostly physicians (75.6%), and 96% received their hand-held prenatal notes. A quarter of women were considered at risk of complications. Of the total respondents, only 58.7% were advised about which maternity care service to give birth, and 16.2% reported searching more than one health service for admission in labour and birth. Challenges remain for improving the quality of prenatal care, with the provision of effective procedures for reducing unfavourable outcomes.

Factors associated with physical aggression in pregnant women and adverse outcomes for the newborn.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the socioeconomic, demographic, and reproductive factors associated with physical aggression during pregnancy, and the negative outcomes for the newborn in two groups of women: adolescents and young adults. METHOD: Cross-sectional study with a sample of 8,961 mothers who were admitted to hospitals of the city of Rio de Janeiro during delivery. To test the hypothesis of homogeneity of proportions, the chi-squared test was used. Odds ratio and confidence intervals were estimated using logistic regression. RESULTS: 5.0% of the adolescents and 2.5% of the young adult women suffered physical violence during pregnancy. In both groups, the variables associated with physical abuse were lower educational level, lower support from the child's father, and more attempts to interrupt the pregnancy. The increase in alcohol consumption was associated with physical abuse only in the group of adolescents; illicit drug use was only associated with physical abuse in young adults. The children of abused mothers had a two-fold increased chance of neonatal death, and a three-fold increased chance of post-neonatal death. Conversely, good quality prenatal care reduced the chance of physical aggression during pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS: The results emphasize the increased chance of neonatal and post-neonatal mortality among children of victims of physical abuse during pregnancy, and indicate the importance of prenatal care to identify women at higher risk of suffering aggression, the appropriate time to provide measures of protection and care for mother and baby.