Violation of the rights of the companion during hospitalization for childbirth in public maternity hospitals.

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of violation of the rights of the companion during the hospitalization of the woman for childbirth.

Method: Cross-sectional study conducted in public maternity hospitals in Florianopolis between 2015 and 2016, with data from individual interview with 1.145 companions. Prevalence ratio and Pearson's chi-square test were applied in the analysis.

Results: Women (92.8%), who received prenatal care (93.1%) and were unaware of the companions' law (92.7%) suffered more violation of rights. Not having received written guidance (93.6%), not identifying the health professional (65.0%) and not being encouraged to participate in care (55.9%) were violated rights. Welcoming and communicating with the team were the care aspects that most violated the rights of the companion.

Conclusion: The high prevalence of violation of rights demonstrates the disrespect and the need to value companions of choice.