Frecuencia de parto prematuro en adolescentes que acuden al Hospital Universitario de Guayaquil año 2021.

Abstract

Preterm birth in adolescents has increased in recent years, being a factor that predisposes the morbidity and mortality of mother and child at birth. That is why there is a need as nursing staff to know about premature births. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the frequency of preterm birth in adolescents who attend the University Hospital of Guayaquil in 2021. METHOD: Study with a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional design. RESULTS: The most frequent risks that adolescents with premature births may present are due to their premature age, since 58% of them are 17-19 years old, followed by adolescents aged 14-16 years with 42%. CONCLUSIONS: Through data collection, it is observed that in adolescent mothers aged 14 to 19 years, the main feeling that impacts premature birth is fear, due to knowledge about prematurity, despite feeling family support, studies carried out or not and accompaniment of couple in some cases. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is important that all nursing staff is trained to care for this group of mothers, to know the feelings and fears present for adequate care.