Social support from the perspective of postpartum adolescents

Apoyo social en la perspectiva de la puérpera adolescente

Abstract

Objective:

To know the social support received in the pregnancy and postpartum period in the perception of postpartum adolescents.

Method:

Qualitative research, carried out between May and August 2016 through semi-structured interviews and speaking map with 11 postpartum adolescents, and who had had their children at a teaching hospital in the interior of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data were analyzed by means of thematic content analysis.

Results:

The social support received by the postpartum adolescents had the predominance of instrumental support, followed by information and emotional support, which were provided mainly by family members. They also reported lack of social support, which reflected in alienation and disappointment.

Conclusion:

The need for monitoring was identified so as to meet the demands of adolescents in their routine, which implies sensitive actions by the Family Health Strategy units, a model that seeks care comprehensiveness.

Keywords:
Social Support; Adolescent; Women's Health; Postpartum Period; Nursing