Joice Moreira Schmalfuss

Capacitação participativa de pré-natalistas para a promoção do aleitamento materno

The commitment with the promotion and support of breastfeeding justified the training of professionals that give prenatal care in primary health. This is a exploratory, qualitative study, based on the assumptions of participant research. It aimed to identify the thematics about breastfeeding and report the actions and strategies proposed during the meetings. Data was registraded in a field diary and analysis was done according to the categorization of data. Discussion of findings showed the lack of professionals update and lack of standardization in their conducts. The research gave the opportunity to discuss the politics and programs that were implanted by the government management, searching for alternatives inside the context of the users and workers that are involved with prenatal care.The commitment with the promotion and support of breastfeeding justified the training of professionals that give prenatal care in primary health. This is a exploratory, qualitative study, based on the assumptions of participant research. It aimed to identify the thematics about breastfeeding and report the actions and strategies proposed during the meetings. Data was registraded in a field diary and analysis was done according to the categorization of data. Discussion of findings showed the lack of professionals update and lack of standardization in their conducts. The research gave the oportunity to discuss the politics and programms that were implanted by the government management, searching for alternatives inside the context of the users and workers that are involved with prenatal care. K

Rede de apoio social de puérperas na prática da amamentação

Objective: To know the social support network of recent mothers in the practice of breastfeeding. Methods: This is a qualitative research of the descriptive type, using assumptions of research participant, accomplished through interview with 21 recent mothers. Results: The family occupied the first place in the reference of the interviewed, represented, mainly, by the mothers of recent mothers and other women in the family. Breastfeeding appears as an act permeated by myths, beliefs and values passed on from generation to generation, being strongly influenced by the social support network who has recently given birth. Conclusion: It is emphasized the importance of knowing, encourage and enhance the presence of social support network who has recently given birth, while breastfeeding, in order to enable their participation and collaboration in membership and maintenance of this practice.Objective: To know the social support network of recent mothers in the practice of breastfeeding. Methods: This is a qualitative research of the descriptive type, using assumptions of research participant, accomplished through interview with 21 recent mothers. Results: The family occupied the first place in the reference of the interviewed, represented, mainly, by the mothers of recent mothers and other women in the family. Breastfeeding appears as an act permeated by myths, beliefs and values passed on from generation to generation, being strongly influenced by the social support network who has recently given birth. Conclusion: It is emphasized the importance of knowing, encourage and enhance the presence of social support network who has recently given birth, while breastfeeding, in order to enable their participation and collaboration in membership and maintenance of this practice.Objetivo: Conocer la red de apoyo social de las puerperas en la practica del amamantamiento materno. Metodos: Investigacion cualitativa de tipo descriptivo, utilizando supuestos de participante de la investigacion, realizada a traves de entrevista con 21 puerperas. Resultados: La familia ocupa el primer lugar en la referencia de los entrevistados, representado principalmente por las madres de las puerperas y otras mujeres en la familia. El amamantamiento materno aparece como un acto impregnado de mitos, creencias y valores transmitidos de generacion en generacion, siendo fuertemente influenciados por la red de apoyo social de la puerpera. Conclusion: Enfatiza la importancia de conocer, fomentar y valorizar la presencia de la red social de apoyo que ha dado a luz recientemente, durante la lactancia, con el fin de permitir su participacion y colaboracion en adhesion y mantenimiento de esta practica.

Social support network of post-partum mothers in the practice of breastfeeding

Objective: To know the social support network of recent mothers in the practice of breastfeeding. Methods: This is a qualitative research of the descriptive type, using assumptions of research participant, accomplished through interview with 21 recent mothers. Results: The family occupied the first place in the reference of the interviewed, represented, mainly, by the mothers of recent mothers and other women in the family. Breastfeeding appears as an act permeated by myths, beliefs and values passed on from generation to generation, being strongly influenced by the social support network who has recently given birth. Conclusion: It is emphasized the importance of knowing, encourage and enhance the presence of social support network who has recently given birth, while breastfeeding, in order to enable their participation and collaboration in membership and maintenance of this practice.Objective: To know the social support network of recent mothers in the practice of breastfeeding. Methods: This is a qualitative research of the descriptive type, using assumptions of research participant, accomplished through interview with 21 recent mothers. Results: The family occupied the first place in the reference of the interviewed, represented, mainly, by the mothers of recent mothers and other women in the family. Breastfeeding appears as an act permeated by myths, beliefs and values passed on from generation to generation, being strongly influenced by the social support network who has recently given birth. Conclusion: It is emphasized the importance of knowing, encourage and enhance the presence of social support network who has recently given birth, while breastfeeding, in order to enable their participation and collaboration in membership and maintenance of this practice.Objetivo: Conocer la red de apoyo social de las puerperas en la practica del amamantamiento materno. Metodos: Investigacion cualitativa de tipo descriptivo, utilizando supuestos de participante de la investigacion, realizada a traves de entrevista con 21 puerperas. Resultados: La familia ocupa el primer lugar en la referencia de los entrevistados, representado principalmente por las madres de las puerperas y otras mujeres en la familia. El amamantamiento materno aparece como un acto impregnado de mitos, creencias y valores transmitidos de generacion en generacion, siendo fuertemente influenciados por la red de apoyo social de la puerpera. Conclusion: Enfatiza la importancia de conocer, fomentar y valorizar la presencia de la red social de apoyo que ha dado a luz recientemente, durante la lactancia, con el fin de permitir su participacion y colaboracion en adhesion y mantenimiento de esta practica.

Amamentação: a influência familiar e o papel dos profissionais de saúde

Doi: 10.5902/2179769210631 Aim: to know the family influence on breastfeeding and reflect on the role of health professionals in this practice. Method: descriptive qualitative research, using assumptions of participatory research, with 21 postpartum women exclusive breastfeeding or complementary. Data were collected through interviews and analyzed by analysis of thematic content. Results: the experiences of women and people connected to the same wield have a strong influence in the act of breastfeeding. The effective practice of breastfeeding involves the (re)learning of the woman and the support of family and health professionals. Final considerations: health professionals should to approximate the family of actions that involve breastfeeding, in order to meet the knowledge and experiences that permeate this practice and to implement actions that can promote it, protect it and support it.

Red de apoyo social de las puérperas en la práctica de la lactancia materna

Objective: To know the social support network of recent mothers in the practice of breastfeeding. Methods: This is a qualitative research of the descriptive type, using assumptions of research participant, accomplished through interview with 21 recent mothers. Results: The family occupied the first place in the reference of the interviewed, represented, mainly, by the mothers of recent mothers and other women in the family. Breastfeeding appears as an act permeated by myths, beliefs and values passed on from generation to generation, being strongly influenced by the social support network who has recently given birth. Conclusion: It is emphasized the importance of knowing, encourage and enhance the presence of social support network who has recently given birth, while breastfeeding, in order to enable their participation and collaboration in membership and maintenance of this practice.Objective: To know the social support network of recent mothers in the practice of breastfeeding. Methods: This is a qualitative research of the descriptive type, using assumptions of research participant, accomplished through interview with 21 recent mothers. Results: The family occupied the first place in the reference of the interviewed, represented, mainly, by the mothers of recent mothers and other women in the family. Breastfeeding appears as an act permeated by myths, beliefs and values passed on from generation to generation, being strongly influenced by the social support network who has recently given birth. Conclusion: It is emphasized the importance of knowing, encourage and enhance the presence of social support network who has recently given birth, while breastfeeding, in order to enable their participation and collaboration in membership and maintenance of this practice.Objetivo: Conocer la red de apoyo social de las puerperas en la practica del amamantamiento materno. Metodos: Investigacion cualitativa de tipo descriptivo, utilizando supuestos de participante de la investigacion, realizada a traves de entrevista con 21 puerperas. Resultados: La familia ocupa el primer lugar en la referencia de los entrevistados, representado principalmente por las madres de las puerperas y otras mujeres en la familia. El amamantamiento materno aparece como un acto impregnado de mitos, creencias y valores transmitidos de generacion en generacion, siendo fuertemente influenciados por la red de apoyo social de la puerpera. Conclusion: Enfatiza la importancia de conocer, fomentar y valorizar la presencia de la red social de apoyo que ha dado a luz recientemente, durante la lactancia, con el fin de permitir su participacion y colaboracion en adhesion y mantenimiento de esta practica.

Gênero e sexualidade: influências na prevenção das DSTs/AIDS e as contribuições para a enfermagem

10.5902/2179769212408 Objective: to raise awareness about how the constructions of gender and sexuality influence the prevention of the STDs/AIDS. Method: exploratory, descriptive field research with a qualitative approach. Twelve women assisted at a Basic Health Unit in Uruguaiana/RS were interviewed between September and October 2012. The data was submitted to thematic content analysis. Results: the category “The construction of being a woman and its repercussions in the prevention of STDs/AIDS” showed the necessity to promote gender equality, considering the planning of actions which aim to reduce the vulnerabilities in women’s health. The category “Female sexuality: repercussions in the prevention of STDs/AIDS” showed the sexuality not only as related to purely biological sexual activity, but also understood as an idea of body, relationships, feelings and respect. Final considerations: Nursing plays a fundamental role in health education and in the contribution to the process of women empowerment in relation to their health.

Evaluation of pre-natal care after participative training of prenatalists : before and after research

Objective: To analyze the indicators of pre-natal care, before and after a participative training of prenatalists in a basic health unit (UBS, in Portuguese) in Porto Alegre, Brazil, between the years of 2007 and 2009. Method: It is an exploratory study using a before-and-after experimental approach. Absolute and relative frequencies of pregnancy exams were observed, as well as pre-natal and puerperal consultation. In this test, an adjustment chi-square test was used, with a level of significance of 5% (p≤0.05). Results: In a comparative analysis of the years 2007 and 2009, all indicators presented a significant statistical increase (p<0.001) in frequency, except for the percentage of blood type exam (ABO, in Portuguese) and of pregnant women with more than six pre-natal consultations. Conclusions: We believe that the model of participative training of prenatalists provoked some transformations of the daily practices of the professionals, which is indicated by the improvement in perinatal care. Descriptors: Obstetric Nursing, Pre-Natal; Training .

Participatory training of prenatal care professionals for breastfeeding promotion

The commitment with the promotion and support of breastfeeding justified the training of professionals that give prenatal care in primary health. This is a exploratory, qualitative study, based on the assumptions of participant research. It aimed to identify the thematics about breastfeeding and report the actions and strategies proposed during the meetings. Data was registraded in a field diary and analysis was done according to the categorization of data. Discussion of findings showed the lack of professionals update and lack of standardization in their conducts. The research gave the opportunity to discuss the politics and programs that were implanted by the government management, searching for alternatives inside the context of the users and workers that are involved with prenatal care.The commitment with the promotion and support of breastfeeding justified the training of professionals that give prenatal care in primary health. This is a exploratory, qualitative study, based on the assumptions of participant research. It aimed to identify the thematics about breastfeeding and report the actions and strategies proposed during the meetings. Data was registraded in a field diary and analysis was done according to the categorization of data. Discussion of findings showed the lack of professionals update and lack of standardization in their conducts. The research gave the oportunity to discuss the politics and programms that were implanted by the government management, searching for alternatives inside the context of the users and workers that are involved with prenatal care. K

Capacitación participativa de profesionales de prenatal para la promoción de la lactancia materna

The commitment with the promotion and support of breastfeeding justified the training of professionals that give prenatal care in primary health. This is a exploratory, qualitative study, based on the assumptions of participant research. It aimed to identify the thematics about breastfeeding and report the actions and strategies proposed during the meetings. Data was registraded in a field diary and analysis was done according to the categorization of data. Discussion of findings showed the lack of professionals update and lack of standardization in their conducts. The research gave the opportunity to discuss the politics and programs that were implanted by the government management, searching for alternatives inside the context of the users and workers that are involved with prenatal care.The commitment with the promotion and support of breastfeeding justified the training of professionals that give prenatal care in primary health. This is a exploratory, qualitative study, based on the assumptions of participant research. It aimed to identify the thematics about breastfeeding and report the actions and strategies proposed during the meetings. Data was registraded in a field diary and analysis was done according to the categorization of data. Discussion of findings showed the lack of professionals update and lack of standardization in their conducts. The research gave the oportunity to discuss the politics and programms that were implanted by the government management, searching for alternatives inside the context of the users and workers that are involved with prenatal care. K