Mothers’ perception of the health education as an incentive device to normal delivery

• Autor(a) principal: Costa, Leyna Jordânia Alves da
• Data de Publicação: 2017
• Outros Autores: Lima, Mauriza da Silva, Negreiros, Fabyanna dos Santos, Penha, Jardeliny Corrêa da, Figueiredo, Anne Karollyne de Freitas Bonfim, Sousa, Antônia Sylca de Jesus
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Saúde (Santa Maria)
• Texto Completo: https://periodicos.ufsm.br/revistasaude/article/view/24054
• topic: Prenatal Care; Health Education; Natural Childbirth; Cuidado Pré-Natal; Educação em Saúde; Parto Normal

Objective: To analyze the perception of mothers on educational activities developed during the prenatal care for encouraging normal delivery. Methodology: A descriptive exploratory study of qualitative approach, conducted with 14 mothers enrolled in a basic health unit in the city of Floriano-PI. Data collection took place in November 2015, through semi-structured interview. Data were analyzed by the content of technical thematic category. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Piauí. Results: Of the 14 interviewed, six participated in educational activities during prenatal care, and nurses the most cited professional in meeting them. Moreover, they considered it important to carry out such actions, in view of the concerns and doubts about the delivery. Final remarks: The preparation for the normal delivery through educational activities provides confidence to pregnant women, requiring the permanent training of the professionals involved, especially nurses.