Publications by authors named "Luciana Mamede"
Epidemiol Serv Saude
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- - This study examined the prevalence of self-reported perineal laceration among postpartum women in Brazil, finding that 49.5% experienced lacerations, with specific demographic and clinical factors influencing this rate.
- - Key risk factors identified included being an adolescent, being a first-time mother (primipara), excessive weight gain during pregnancy, and the use of the Kristeller maneuver during childbirth.
- - The findings emphasize the need for improved prenatal and childbirth care practices to minimize laceration risks, and highlight the necessity for further research to align self-reported data with medical records for better health policies.
