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Perceptions of pregnant adolescents on human papillomavirus: an exploratory study.

Authors :
Pereira de Jesus Costa, Ana Cristina
Mesquita Almeida, Dianne Rose
Santos Neto, Marcelino
de Araújo, Thiago Moura
Moura de Araújo, Márcio Flávio
Cunha Vieira, Neiva Francenely
Source :
Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing; Dec2014, Vol. 13 Issue 4, p634-644, 11p
Publication Year :
2014

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