Counseling, insertion and monitoring of copper intrauterine device by nurses in primary care

Abstract

Objectives: to understand women's perceptions regarding counseling, insertion, and monitoring of copper intrauterine devices by nurses in primary health care. Method: descriptive study with a qualitative approach, carried out in a city in southern Brazil with 11 women. Data were collected in November and December 2022 through semi-structured individual interviews and analyzed using the thematic content analysis technique. Results: nurses were shown to be professionals who facilitate women's choice of intrauterine devices, who had positive experiences with the insertion of the device by the professional due to the embracement, safety, and trust in the professional. The nurse's professionalism stood out for the differentiated care provided to women during the insertion of the device, as well as the professional's communication skills and post-procedure care. Furthermore, encouraging women's autonomy in self-care with the device, review consultations, and the nurse's availability to clarify doubts demonstrated how the inserted device is monitored. Final considerations: women's positive perception of counseling, insertion and monitoring of the intrauterine device by nurses in primary care is related to successful practices, ranging from embracement to professionalism.