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Rev Fac Med UNAM 2004; 47 (1)

Family dysfunction in cases of teen-age pregnancy

Rangel JL, Valerio L, Patiño J, García M

Language: Spanish
References: 15
Page: 24-27
PDF size: 32.98 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine familial functionality degree in the case of pregnant teenagers, through the application of familial APGAR survey. Methods: 364 pregnant women were randomly selected, ages between 12 to 19 years old seen al our Unit, between January 2001 and January 2002. Each patient received a questionnaire, divided in two subjects: identification profile and familial Apgar. Each family was classified as functional, moderate or severe dysfunctional. The results were analyzed with descriptive statistics. Results: 55% of the patients were 18 to 19 years old. 40% had elementary school grade, 85% married, 77% housekeepers, 78% giving birth for the first time. We found moderate familial dysfunction in 27%, severe in 6% and 67 % were normal. Growth and affect were the most disturbing issues. Conclusions: Familial functionality in pregnant teenagers is disturbed in 33% of cases, probably due to lack of emotional maturity, misperception of support and affection from their older members, thus forcing them to take the decision to follow their partners.


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