Reportagem radiofónica, mortalidade materna: um olhar além das estatísticas

Abstract

This experimental project aims to explore the universe of maternal mortality in Mozambique beyond statistics, with the aim of understanding the factors that contribute to the high rates of deaths during pregnancy and childbirth, through radio reporting, as it allows a more humanized and emotionally engaging presentation of the topic, creating a deeper connection with the au- dience through the human voice. The adopted methodology follows a mixed-methods ap- proach, which combines quantitative and qualitative approaches using statistical data and tes- timonies from seven selected sources, consisting of health professionals, one social activist and affected families. The Agenda-Setting theory illustrates how the media can increase awareness about maternal mortality, offering a more humanized view of the problem, through a multifac- eted approach. The results show that maternal mortality is impacted by several factors, such as precarious health infrastructure, limited access to medical care, lack of awareness about mater- nal health in communities, and also show how cultural habits discourage the search for assis- tance medical. There is also the practice of stigmatization in situations of a woman's death and a lack of support for bereaved families.