Mothers of premature children and their social networks in pandemic times: A qualitative study
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Social Networking, Infant, Premature, Maternal and Child Health, Nursing, Qualitative ResearchAbstract
Objective: to identify the relationship between mothers of premature babies and their social networks in caring for these children during the pandemic. Method: this is a qualitative study conducted with 12 mothers of premature babies followed by a high-risk maternal and child outpatient clinic in the interior of São Paulo, Brazil. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and the creation of social network maps, which were analyzed using reflective thematic analysis. Results: the maps showed reduced and weakened social networks, with the family being the main source of meaningful bonds. Two final themes were identified, entitled “Challenges of adaptations in a fragile social support context” and “Restrictions on social relationships in facing COVID-19”. Conclusion: it is important that healthcare for premature babies and their families include attention to the social support of caregivers, with efforts to implement intersectoral and territorial and community-based care.
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