Care assistance sustained in sexual and reproductive rights: a condition for promoting women's health

Abstract

The sexual and reproductive rights are part of human rights supported by the Brazilian government and should be guaranteed to every citizen. However, action or omission of health professionals in the field of sexuality and reproduction may result in violation of such rights. This study aimed to identify from the reports of mothers, the violation of their human sexuality and reproduction. Descriptive study in a qualitative approach developed in July 2009 in a healthcare center in Rio de Janeiro, based on reports of twenty women. The women’s speeches were analyzed by thematic content analysis and statistical analysis along resulted empirical categories (not) have sex to reproduce and independently (difficult) access to contraceptives; (not) express their sexuality without violence and charges; and (not) have access to information and sexual and reproductive education.

Descriptors: Sexual and Reproductive Rights; Sexuality; Women’s Health.