Social representations of premature birth from the perspective of individuals born preterm in the 1990s.
Arch Argent Pediatr
; 113(1): 6-11, 2015 01.
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| ID: mdl-25622155
INTRODUCTION: Prematurity is a public health problem that calls to focus on its causes and consequences through a trans disciplinary approach. There are no studies analyzing premature birth from the perspective of individuals born preterm. OBJECTIVE: To identify social representations associated with premature birth of individuals born preterm in the 1990s in Argentina. POPULATION AND METHODS: Twelve focus groups were conducted with individuals born preterm with a birth weight<1500 g assisted at tertiary care facilities between 1990 and 1995. Focus group contents were analyzed based on the social representation theory. RESULTS: Fifty-nine adolescents and youth participated; their median age was 18.5±2.3 years old. Based on the analysis of focus groups, six core themes were developed: life experience, parents' memories and experiences, overprotection body, education, relationship with the medical practice and knowledge. CONCLUSIONS: The methodology used allowed to create a space for mutual recognition and reflection for participants. Prematurity is a significant element, especially in those who suffered major sequelae. Adolescents and youth give a warning on the negative effects caused by overprotective parents and reveal the possibility of redefining the challenges associated with their history of premature birth.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Percepción Social
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Recien Nacido Prematuro
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Nacimiento Prematuro
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
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En
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Es
Revista:
Arch Argent Pediatr
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Argentina