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Perceptions of pregnant adolescents on human papillomavirus: an exploratory study.
- Source :
- Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing; Dec2014, Vol. 13 Issue 4, p634-644, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Aim: To analyze the perception of pregnant teenagers in relation to human papillomavirus (HPV). Method: This is an exploratory and qualitative study, conducted between April and May 2012 in the home area of the Family Health Strategy team of the city Imperatriz/MA. Data were obtained through interviews with nine pregnant teenagers in their homes. For the data, we used content analysis. Results: it was noticeable that the conceptions of pregnant adolescents regarding HPV are still confusing and erroneous, since they attribute common characteristics of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to HPV, not knowing how to define what its specific characteristics are. They have absolutely no knowledge in terms of the implications that the virus can bring during pregnancy. Conclusion: HPV is still a matter of much uncertainty for adolescents with regard to the issues surrounding it, especially during pregnancy, which increases the vulnerability of young pregnant women to the virus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16764285
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 102821244