Características biopsicosociales que antecedieron el embarazo de adolescentes de dos instituciones de salud de Popayán

Objetive: To identify biopsychosocial characteristics preceding the pregnancy in teenagers that went to see the doctor in two level one medical centers in Popayán. Method: Descriptive study, gathering and analysing qualitative and quantitative information. Results: 38 teenagers with an average age of 16.37 years at conception. 90% (34) were first-time mothers. 73% (28) were attending high school and 68% (26) were from a low socioeconomic background. 36.8% (14) were planning a future involving study and work. 46% (17) had dropped out from school. The young girls average age and of commencing sexual activities are 12.89 and 15.32 respectively. 71% 27) had a sexual partner and mentioned that the main reasons for getting pregnant were falling in love and loneliness. Dysfunctional families were a notable feature with 32% (12) coming from broken nuclear families. In order of frequency, social activities in their free time 22/38; 34.2% (13) spend time with their boyfriends. 55%( 21) did not use any contraceptive. 50% (19) heard negative comments against teenage motherhood before their pregnancy. 63% (24) did not plan to get pregnant. 71% 27) had their mother, cousins or a friend with a history of teenage pregnancy. Conclusions: In this population, pregnancy is perhaps a way to establish the sexual identity. It is probable that there is an influence of the repetitive generational pattern of pregnancy at an early age. Teenagers find it viable to adopt adult roles to establish their identity creating a false identity, in addition the limited support from their parents lead them to a marriage or pregnancy as a way to reaffirm their role.Objetivo: Identificar las características biopsicosociales que antecedieron al embarazo en las adolescentes que asistieron a consulta en dos instituciones de nivel I de Popayán. Método: Estudio descriptivo con estrategias de recolección y análisis de información cuali-cuantitativas. Resultados: 38 adolescentes con promedio de edad al momento del embarazo 16.37 años. 90% (34) primigestantes; 73% (28) cursaban secundaria y 68% (26) de estrato socioeconómico bajo. 36.8% (14) tenían un proyecto de vida basado en estudiar y trabajar, 46% (17) había desertado del colegio. Edad promedio de la menarca y de inicio de actividad sexual 12.89 y 15.32 años respectivamente, 71%(27) tuvo un compañero sexual y refirieron como principales influencias para embarazarse: el enamoramiento y la soledad. Se destaca la disfuncionalidad familia, 32% (12) presentaban familia nuclear incompleta. Por orden de frecuencia, hubo predominio de actividades sociales en su tiempo libre 22/38; 34.2 % (13) de estas eran compartidas con el novio. 55% (21) no utilizó anticoncepción. 50% (19) recibió comentarios en contra y con rechazo sobre la maternidad en la adolescencia, antes del embarazo. 63%( 24) no planeó el embarazo, 71%(27) tuvo primas o madre o una amiga con antecedentes de gestación adolescente. Conclusiones: En esta población, el embarazo, es tal vez un camino para alcanzar la identidad sexual. Es probable que exista influencia del patrón generacional repetitivo de embarazo a temprana edad. Las adolescentes encuentran viable adoptar roles adultos para la conformación de su identidad, crean una falsa identidad, que sumado al poco acompañamiento de los padres, los llevan al matrimonio o embarazos como forma de reafirmar su rol

The biopsychosocial characteristics proceding the pregnancy in the teenages from two level one medical centers in Popayán

Objetive: To identify biopsychosocial characteristics preceding the pregnancy in teenagers that went to see the doctor in two level one medical centers in Popayán. Method: Descriptive study, gathering and analysing qualitative and quantitative information. Results: 38 teenagers with an average age of 16.37 years at conception. 90% (34) were first-time mothers. 73% (28) were attending high school and 68% (26) were from a low socioeconomic background. 36.8% (14) were planning a future involving study and work. 46% (17) had dropped out from school. The young girls average age and of commencing sexual activities are 12.89 and 15.32 respectively. 71% 27) had a sexual partner and mentioned that the main reasons for getting pregnant were falling in love and loneliness. Dysfunctional families were a notable feature with 32% (12) coming from broken nuclear families. In order of frequency, social activities in their free time 22/38; 34.2% (13) spend time with their boyfriends. 55%( 21) did not use any contraceptive. 50% (19) heard negative comments against teenage motherhood before their pregnancy. 63% (24) did not plan to get pregnant. 71% 27) had their mother, cousins or a friend with a history of teenage pregnancy. Conclusions: In this population, pregnancy is perhaps a way to establish the sexual identity. It is probable that there is an influence of the repetitive generational pattern of pregnancy at an early age. Teenagers find it viable to adopt adult roles to establish their identity creating a false identity, in addition the limited support from their parents lead them to a marriage or pregnancy as a way to reaffirm their role

Características biopsicosociales que antecedieron el embarazo de adolescentes de dos instituciones de salud de Popayán

Objective: To identify biopsychosocial characteristics preceding the pregnancy in teenagers that went to see the doctor in two level one medical centers in Popayán. Method: Descriptive study, gathering and analysing qualitative and quantitative information. Results: 38 teenagers with an average age of 16.37 years at conception. 90% (34) were first-time mothers. 73% (28) were attending high school and 68% (26) were from a low socioeconomic background. 36.8% (14) were planning a future involving study and work. 46% (17) had dropped out from school. The young girls average age and of commencing sexual activities are 12.89 and 15.32 respectively. 71% 27) had a sexual partner and mentioned that the main reasons for getting pregnant were falling in love and loneliness. Dysfunctional families were a notable feature with 32% (12) coming from broken nuclear families. In order of frequency, social activities in their free time 22/38; 34.2% (13) spend time with their boyfriends. 55%( 21) did not use any contraceptive. 50% (19) heard negative comments against teenage motherhood before their pregnancy. 63% (24) did not plan to get pregnant. 71% 27) had their mother, cousins or a friend with a history of teenage pregnancy. Conclusions: In this population, pregnancy is perhaps a way to establish the sexual identity. It is probable that there is an influence of the repetitive generational pattern of pregnancy at an early age. Teenagers find it viable to adopt adult roles to establish their identity creating a false identity, in addition the limited support from their parents lead them to a marriage or pregnancy as a way to reaffirm their role.Objetivo: Identificar las características biopsicosociales que antecedieron al embarazo en las adolescentes que asistieron a consulta en dos instituciones de nivel I de Popayán. Método: Estudio descriptivo con estrategias de recolección y análisis de información cuali-cuantitativas. Resultados: 38 adolescentes con promedio de edad al momento del embarazo 16.37 años. 90% (34) primigestantes; 73% (28) cursaban secundaria y 68% (26) de estrato socioeconómico bajo. 36.8% (14) tenían un proyecto de vida basado en estudiar y trabajar, 46% (17) había desertado del colegio. Edad promedio de la menarca y de inicio de actividad sexual 12.89 y 15.32 años respectivamente, 71%(27) tuvo un compañero sexual y refirieron como principales influencias para embarazarse: el enamoramiento y la soledad. Se destaca la disfuncionalidad familia, 32% (12) presentaban familia nuclear incompleta. Por orden de frecuencia, hubo predominio de actividades sociales en su tiempo libre 22/38; 34.2 % (13) de estas eran compartidas con el novio. 55% (21) no utilizó anticoncepción. 50% (19) recibió comentarios en contra y con rechazo sobre la maternidad en la adolescencia, antes del embarazo. 63%( 24) no planeó el embarazo, 71%(27) tuvo primas o madre o una amiga con antecedentes de gestación adolescente. Conclusiones: En esta población, el embarazo, es tal vez un camino para alcanzar la identidad sexual. Es probable que exista influencia del patrón generacional repetitivo de embarazo a temprana edad. Las adolescentes encuentran viable adoptar roles adultos para la conformación de su identidad, crean una falsa identidad, que sumado al poco acompañamiento de los padres, los llevan al matrimonio o embarazos como forma de reafirmar su rol