Repercussões da violência contra a gestante nos desfechos neonatais: uma revisão integrativa de literatura (2014-2024)

Abstract

Objective: To synthesize scientific evidence on the impacts of violence against pregnant women on neonatal health. Methodology: Integrative review conducted in the databases Virtual Health Library (VHL), National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, and CAPES Journal Portal, including studies published between 2014 and 2024. Results: A total of 23 studies were included, demonstrating the association between different forms of violence—physical, psychological, sexual, and economic—and adverse neonatal outcomes such as low birth weight, preterm birth, breastfeeding difficulties, and impaired mother-infant bonding. Conclusion: Violence against pregnant women is associated with multiple negative neonatal outcomes. The stress generated by these situations can trigger complications during pregnancy and childbirth, directly impacting the health and development of newborns. These findings reinforce the need for integrated prenatal screening and intervention protocols to mitigate the harmful effects of violence and promote comprehensive and humanized care for pregnant women and newborns.