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Covid-19 pandemic: experiences of mothers of infants who were born premature

Authors :
Altamira Pereira da Silva Reichert
Anna Tereza Alves Guedes
Anniely Rodrigues Soares
Paloma Karen Holanda Brito
Tayanne Kiev Carvalho Dias
Nathanielly Cristina Carvalho de Brito Santos
Source :
Revista Gaúcha de Enfermagem, Vol 42, Iss spe (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 2021.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: To learn the experiences of mothers of infants who were born premature in the Covid-19 pandemic. Method: Qualitative study based on the Bioecological Theory of Human Development, developed in a public maternity hospital in Paraíba, Brazil, between June and July 2020 with 21 mothers of infants who were born premature, through semi-structured interview. The data were submitted to inductive thematic analysis. Results: Mothers know the measures for prevention, transmission, and symptoms of the disease, as reported in the media, but have different perceptions about social isolation. Their experiences were permeated by financial difficulties, reduced social support and emotional stress. Final considerations: It is recommended to monitor child health and provide social support to the mother-child binomial remotely, so that there is no break in the continuity of the bond and care for the family in this moment of vulnerability.

Details

Language :
English, Spanish; Castilian, Portuguese
ISSN :
19831447 and 34594655
Volume :
42
Issue :
spe
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Revista Gaúcha de Enfermagem
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3459465599354e1397407f98b48e7d51
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/1983-1447.2021.20200364