Análise do acesso às informações e desinformações relacionadas à saúde materno-fetal das gestantes

Abstract

The gestational period is marked by significant changes in the body, mind, and health of both the mother and the baby, requiring commitment and knowledge to ensure a healthy pregnancy. However, this reality is not always accessible to all women due to factors such as educational and social inequalities, lack of access to health services, and information. When information is not conveyed correctly, it can lead to irreversible and harmful problems for the pregnant woman. The aim of this study was to analyze the access to information and misinformation in health during the gestational period, and how pregnant women are influenced by this information in their health decision-making and maternal and fetal well-being. This is an exploratory, descriptive, qualitative case study using focus group technique for data collection. A focus group was conducted with 7 pregnant women of different nationalities, residing in Chapecó/SC and belonging to the CSF Jardim América "Vereador Victor Batista Nunes," in August 2024. The profile of the participants includes women aged between 21 and 42 years, with gestational ages between 12 and 38 weeks, who use various means to access information, whether through health professionals, websites, social media, or family members. During the focus group, questions addressed the main sources of information the participants use, the content they usually search for, the reliability of the information obtained through these communication channels, and the role of nursing in producing information and providing care in maternal-fetal health.