ASPECTOS PSICOLÓGICOS DE MULHERES QUE VIVENCIARAM O ABORTO: UMA REVISÃO DA LITERATURA.

Abstract

This work aims to identify, in the scientific literature, the main psychological factors associated with post-abortion. This portion of the population is in a state of vulnerability, and may develop psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, and other disorders. The research method involved a literature review, specifically an integrative review conducted in Scielo and BVS-Psi, using the descriptors "abortion," "mental health," "anxiety," and "depression." The inclusion criteria were: articles addressing mental health in women who had suffered an abortion, in Portuguese, published between the years 2020 and 2025. Twenty-one articles were found that highlighted the aspects related to abortion and the women's illness. The data analyzed indicated that most of the articles were literature reviews and dealt with the impacts of abortion on mental health, suggesting that women who experienced spontaneous or induced abortion may suffer physical and psychological consequences, thus, this event can become a significant occurrence in women's lives. It is also highlighted that for these women experiencing this situation, psychological support from qualified professionals and a support network—such as a partner, family, or friends—is important. It is concluded that psychology, as a science and profession, is important for the implementation of early interventions, even in a hospital context, with the aim of minimizing the impacts of abortion on women's mental health.

Keywords: abortion; miscarriage; mental health.