Implicações psicossociais da paternidade na adolescência: um estudo de caso do Bairro de Hulene B - Cidade de Maputo

Abstract

The present study aimed to analyze the psychosocial implications of paternity in the neighborhood of Hulene B. Methods: The qualitative method was used in the case study. To data collection process, semi-structured interviews were used and sampling was used by theoretical saturation, having participated 32 adolescents as parents aged between 17 and 19 years old, after their free and informed consent. Results: The factors that contribute to the occurrence of pregnancy among adolescents in the neighborhood of Hulene B are the lack of use of contraceptive methods and their inconsistent use. At causes that determine the pregnancy to be terminated are the late discovery of the pregnancy, religious beliefs, imposition of parents and relatives and fear of repercussions abortion obstetrics. Parenthood in adolescence has implications at the social level, such as the abandonment of studies, early entry into the labor market, submission to financial risk and difficulties to support their children. At the psychological level, it generates depression, regret, stress, maturity and feeling of responsibility. Conclusion: The teenagers know the types of methods for preventing pregnancy, but be a limited knowledge. The results suggest that it is necessary to improve the availability of information about contraceptive methods, with special attention to the boy's sex education. Psychopedagogical accompaniment should also be provided to the adolescent father, with a view to reduce the failure rate and dropout rate.