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- Title
Mental disorder in the puerperal period: risks and coping mechanisms for health promotion.
- Authors
Pessoa Maciel, Luciana; Carneiro Costa, Jackline Carvalho; Benigno Campos, Gescianne Mychelle; dos Santos, Nadja Maria; Alves de Melo, Rosana; Bezerra Diniz, Lucyo Flávio
- Abstract
Objective: The study's aim was to understand the risks and coping mechanisms presented by puerperal women in the face of postpartum mental disorders. Methods: It is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach that was carried out with twelve puerperal women, in the age group from 16 to 35 years old, who underwent prenatal care at the Multiprofessional Specialized Care Unit in Petrolina city, Pernambuco State. The investigation took place during semi-structured interviews and the observation of contents implicit in the behavior of these women. Data collection was performed in November and December of 2016. Results: Based on the data obtained, it was identified that factors such as early or unplanned pregnancy, lack of support from the partner, family instability, and low socioeconomic conditions may contribute as facilitating agents in the emergence of some mental disorder in the puerperal women. Conclusion: Considering that chronic disorders are common during the puerperium, the earlier the risk factors are detected, the better care may be given to the woman.
- Subjects
PSYCHIATRIC diagnosis; PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation; FAMILIES; HEALTH promotion; INTERVIEWING; RESEARCH methodology; PRENATAL care; PUERPERIUM; RISK assessment; WOMEN'S health; SOCIAL support; SOCIOECONOMIC factors; UNPLANNED pregnancy; EARLY diagnosis
- Publication
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental, 2019, Vol 11, Issue 4, p1096
- ISSN
1809-6107
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.9789/2175-5361.2019.v11i4.1096-1102