Abstract
Objective
to explain the interference of the living conditions of quilombo women in reproductive autonomy.
Method
this is a qualitative study with 10 quilombo women aged between 23 and 49 years old, living in rural communities of the Identity Territory of Bahia Productive backlands. They attended the meetings and signed the Free and Informed Consent Form. Data were collected through focus groups and analyzed by Bardin's thematic analysis. NVivo software was used to organize the data. Data collection took place after approval by the Research Ethics Committee.
Results
Considering the fact that half of quantitative was primigravida women, the majority used oral contraceptives, did not use condoms, nor did they participate in reproductive planning. The data revealed that the reproductive autonomy of quilombo women suffers interference from patriarchy, however, it has been remodeling with the financial independence of women. After aggregating the registration units, three categories emerged: “I would have to marry and have a child!”, “Marks of submission and the achievement of autonomy” and “Reproductive planning: conflicts between freedom and obligation”.
Conclusion and implications for practice
unfavorable living conditions prevent quilombo women from fully experiencing reproductive autonomy; knowledge of these conditions may reveal real reproductive health needs and subsidize actions directed to this public.
Keywords:
Women. Ethnic Groups; Reproductive Health; Personal Autonomy; Social Conditions