A qualidade da assistência pré-natal sob olhar multiprofissional

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the quality of prenatal care, through the eyes of health professionals working on the Strategies for Family Health program (ESF) from the city of Santa Maria, Brazil. Materials and Methods: It is a field research (descriptive), with a qualitative approach, including 13 ESF, between June and July of 2015. For the data collection, semi-structured interviews were conducted, followed by content analysis. Results: In these interviews, 5 subject categories were assessed: Pregnant reception and follow-up in the Strategies for Family Health program; Intervention strategies for the care of low-risk pregnancy; Routines and limits on the obstetric exams and procedures; Multiprofessional work and its different roles in the prenatal care; Referral of pregnant women to referral and counter-referral services. Conclusion: It is necessary to qualify the work processes in the prenatal care, using effective strategies in order to avoid fragmented practices that increase the distance between professionals/services and the pregnant, ensuring the wholeness of the care in all levels.