Expressões da violência institucionalizada ao parto: uma revisão integrativa

This study aimed to synthesize the scientific literature published in articles about forms of institutionalized violence that occur during childbirth. It is an integrative review conducted in SCIELO, SCOPUS, PUBMED and LILACS bases using the descriptors "Childbirth AND" Parturition "AND" Obstetric "AND" Violence ". 13 articles were selected after meeting the criteria for inclusion and exclusion. Five categories emerged from the studies´ analysis: institutional violence in the power relationships; institutional violence to the female body; institutional violence through communication; institutional violence in the form of service; and institutional violence as a violation of rights. Although the scientific literature on the subject be improving, a number of studies is still incipient and with a low level of scientific evidence.