DINAMICAS DOS NASCIMENTOS NA CIDADE DE SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS EM 2018.

Abstract

The dynamics of childbirth go beyond the mere counting of deliveries and delve into a complex universe of factors shaping maternal and infant health. The choice of São José Campos as the setting for this analysis stems from the need to understand the particularities of this local context, considering social, demographic, and health factors that can directly influence obstetric outcomes. The aim is to investigate and describe the characteristics of births in São José Campos in the year 2018, focusing on the type of delivery, maternal age, correlations between variables, and the incidence of low birth weight, in order to contribute to the understanding of obstetric and neonatal patterns in this locality. The study was based on the analysis of 9,025 birth records in São José dos Campos in the SINASC in 2018, and the correlation between variables was analyzed using the Pearson coefficient. Among the results found: 51.8% for male sex, 39.6% vaginal deliveries, 95.9% with 4-12 prenatal visits. Furthermore, the analysis of maternal age revealed a statistically significant difference in maternal age between pregnancies with and without risk.

Through the analysis of data and critical reflection on the challenges and opportunities, we can chart a path to ensure universal access to quality maternal and child health, promoting the well-being of women and their children, and building a more promising future for the city.