Transcultural Adaptation of the Obstetric Violence Perception Instrument for Health Professionals (PERCOV-PS) for Brazil

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https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-8623.2026.1.48560

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Cultural adaptation, obstetric violence, maternal health, health professionals

Abstract

Obstetric violence involves negligent, abusive, or disrespectful conduct by the healthcare team during the pregnancy and postpartum period. This study aimed to culturally adapt and validate the questionnaire for measuring obstetric violence as perceived by professionals in maternal and obstetric care. It was conducted in two stages: (1) semantic adaptation of the PercOV-S and (2) factor analyses (exploratory and confirmatory). The sample included 326 professionals from different regions of Brazil. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the adapted version of the PercOV-PS were used. The analyses included exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, network analysis, and the Mann-Whitney test. The PercOV PS instrument was validated in the Brazilian context, demonstrating a consistent internal factor structure and the potential for reapplication in future studies. The results indicated that the instrument has validity and reliability in the Brazilian context. The PercOV-PS proved to be effective for future investigations, professional training, and the identification of and response to obstetric violence.

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Karolayne Rodrigues Silva, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM)

Psychologist, holding a Master’s degree in Psychology from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), with a focus on Social Psychology. She is a faculty member at the private higher education institutions Martha Falcão and Centro Universitário Fametro. She is a member of the Laboratory for Human Development and Education (LADHU) at FAPSI/UFAM. Her research interests lie in the fields of social psychology, gender, sexuality, women’s health, and violence against women and the LGBTQIA+ community, with a particular focus on the obstetric setting.

Marck de Souza Torres, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM)

PhD in Clinical Psychology. Permanent Faculty Member of the Graduate Program in Psychology at the Federal University of Amazonas. Leader of the Research Group on Clinical and Evaluative Contexts, certified by the Federal University of Amazonas and registered with the CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development). Expertise in the following areas: victimization through sexual violence, trauma, psychological assessment, intervention and evaluation in clinical psychology, psychopathology, and the cultural adaptation of psychological instruments. Regional Representative for the North Region of the Brazilian Society of Psychology (SBP) – 2022–2023 term.

Desirée Mena-Tudela, Jaume I University

Nurse, PhD in Health Sciences, researcher, and tenured faculty member in the Department of Nursing at Universitat Jaume I (Faculty of Health Sciences). She coordinates an established nursing research group at Universitat Jaume I (Group 241) and is a member of the university’s Feminist Institute, as well as the GIONPE group at FISABIO. Her research interests include: health and gender (obstetric violence, breastfeeding, health equity, and a gender-based perspective); management and public policy (public policy design, strategic planning, and public health); education and research (health sciences training, policy competencies in nursing, and evidence-based research); clinical practice (perinatal care, patient safety, and basic nursing care); and interdisciplinary innovation (health-related technologies and collaboration with European organizations).

Marília Freire da Silva, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM)

Master’s student in Psychology, specializing in Psychosocial Processes at the Graduate Program in Psychology (PPPGPSI/UFAM), where she conducts research on adolescent mothers in the state of Amazonas. She is a psychologist, president of the feminist collective "Humaniza," holds a law degree, and is a specialist in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. She is a researcher at Fiocruz, working on a study regarding primary healthcare and comprehensive care in cases of abortion. A public servant, she serves as the Secretary for Women’s Policies for the PSOL party in Manaus and is a member of the Municipal Council for Women’s Rights. She is also part of the State Front Against Incarceration and coordinates both the Permanent Forum of Women of Manaus and the Permanent Forum of LGBTI+ Social Movements in Amazonas.

Consuelena Lopes Leitão, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM)

Holds a PhD in Anthropology and is a tenured professor at the Faculty of Psychology of the Federal University of Amazonas. She is active in community outreach, focusing on the prevention of sexual violence and violence against women. In her research, she addresses the following topics: children, adolescents, and women; gender; violence; social vulnerabilities; and suicide prevention.

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2026-10-26

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Rodrigues Silva, K., Torres, M. de S., Mena-Tudela, D., Freire da Silva, M., & Lopes Leitão, C. (2026). Transcultural Adaptation of the Obstetric Violence Perception Instrument for Health Professionals (PERCOV-PS) for Brazil. Psico, 57(1), e48560. https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-8623.2026.1.48560

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Vol. 57 No. 1 (2026): Single Volume - Continuous flow

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