Comportamento reprodutivo mulheres ribeirinhas do médio Solimões, Amazonas, Brasil

Abstract

Health surveys conducted in geographically isolated communities help to characterize reproductive behavior and its conditions. The objective of this study was to know the profile of sexual, reproductive health and socio-cultural and economic aspects in women from the riverside of the Middle Solimões, Amazonas / Brazil. This observational, cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted with women from the Vila Sião Community, Alvarães / AM. Twenty-eight women, between 18 and 57 years old, were interviewed using a form to obtain socio-cultural data, history of sexual and reproductive life. The results of the descriptive analyzes indicated that the interviewees are mestizo, with elementary education, married and who work in family farming. Regarding the sexual life history of the interviewees, it was noted that relationships are long-lasting, with the same partner, and the first pregnancy occurred in adolescence. Gestational indicators showed a predominance of home birth. These women had a high fertility coefficient. However, the history of gestational loss attributed to eclampsia, domestic accidents and diseases emphasizes the importance of prenatal care for promoting the health of the pregnant woman and the baby. From these results, it can be concluded that the internalization of health services is essential for specialized medical assistance to reach riverside and isolated communities in Amazonas, Brazil.