PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF PREGNANT ADOLESCENTS

Abstract

Objective: identify the conflicts perceived and experienced by pregnant adolescents. Methods: this is a qualitative study carried out in the city of João Pessoa - PB, and counted on the participation of three adolescents up to 17 years of age. Results: regarding the experiences of the participants about teenage pregnancy, it was possible to find three categories of analysis that were identified as follows: Importance of the Family; Dilemmas of Early Pregnancy e; Expectations of young mothers. It was observed that despite this initial shock experienced by family members, it is clear in the interviewees' statements the importance of family support for adolescents to be able to deal with pregnancy at an early stage of life. Conclusions: it is concluded that teenage pregnancy is a heterogeneous phenomenon, which is highly influenced by the social context in which the adolescent is inserted.