QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS REGARDING PREGNANCY IN ADOLESCENCE IN A MUNICIPALITY IN MINAS GERAIS

Authors

  • Suelen Souza do Carmo Libertas Faculdades Integradas
  • Darlan Einstein do Livramento Libertas Faculdades Integradas
  • Hipólito Paulino Ferreira Neto USP Ribeirão Preto
  • Mariana Gondim Mariutti Zeferino Libertas Faculdades Integradas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v19i4.35901

Keywords:

Pregnancy in adolescence, Nursing, Women’s health, Public health.

Abstract

This quantitative and descriptive study aimed
to assess the frequency, causes, and consequences of
pregnancy in adolescence. Interviews were held with
104 adolescents registered on the Live Births Information
System in 2010, who were in the age range of 15 – 21
years old; the majority had low educational levels; 60%
were not working; all attended prenatal care; changes
were observed in their conjugal status after the pregnancy,
as was increase in their knowledge and use of methods
of contraception; 74% did not plan the pregnancy; and
they reported changes following the pregnancy such as
greater responsibility (26%) and loss of freedom (23%). It
is concluded that it is necessary to become closer to the
adolescents so as to clarify doubts, to break away from
one’s own prejudices, and to provide holistic care with
objective, correct and clear guidance, respecting beliefs
and individuality.

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Published

2014-12-19

How to Cite

Carmo, S. S. do, Livramento, D. E. do, Ferreira Neto, H. P., & Mariutti Zeferino, M. G. (2014). QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS REGARDING PREGNANCY IN ADOLESCENCE IN A MUNICIPALITY IN MINAS GERAIS. Cogitare Enfermagem, 19(4). https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v19i4.35901

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 4 (2014)

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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