title: [Women's needs in immediate puerperium in a public maternity in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil].
abstract: In order to identify women's needs in their immediate puerperium and to understand their perception of the nursing care they received during this period, the authors developed a descriptive study with qualitative data in a gender perspective. Twenty-five women were interviewed in a public hospital in Salvador, State of Bahia. From the content's analysis, in which a thematic approach was used, emerged two categories: the need for physical care and for a gentle welcome. The study results point out to the need for a change in nursing practices, which should incorporate values and humanitarian initiatives as well as technical procedures.
authors.affiliation: Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, BA, Brasil. marizape@ufba.br
authors.forename: Mariza Silva
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Almeida
authors.forename: Isília Aparecida
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Silva
mesh_terms: D001938:Brazil; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D049590:Postpartum Period; D014932:Women's Health Services