Panorama complexo da gravidez na adolescência: um plano de intervenção sob a ótica da literatura

Abstract

Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and adulthood, characterized by the impulses of the physical, mental, emotional, sexual and social and the individual's efforts in achieving the goals related to the cultural expectations of the society in which he lives. The overall objective was to conduct a literature review about social and psychological aspects of adolescent pregnancy. To conduct this review, I sought data virtual health library (SciELO and Bireme), OMS and IBGE sites, and research in books and magazines between the months of December 2013 and April 2014. During adolescence Young quest for autonomy, and this search took place in a unique way, through sexuality. The teenage pregnancy is considered a risk for both adolescents and for newborns, due to the possible complications that may arise during your course. In general, teenage pregnancy has been considered an element of destructuring teenage life, to put impediments in continuing studies and access to the labor market. The Action Plan seeks to understand the growing demand of pregnant teens in the attached territory, but in view of the multifactorial nature and complexity of the issue must be monitored and restructured always necessary. It is concluded in this review that teenage pregnancy tends to increase especially in unfavorable socioeconomic status families often culminating in a vicious cycle where the socioeconomic situation will worsen. It is crucial that health professional family are prepared to deal with this situation by intervening in this cycle and improving the quality of life of these.