Teenagers and the experience of fatherhood: a phenomenological approach

Authors

  • Elisane A. Santos Rodrigues EEUFMG, Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem
  • Elisângela Paula Souza EEUFMG, Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem
  • Corina Costa Guedes
  • Anézia Moreira Faria Madeira EEUFMG

Keywords:

Adolescent, Pregnancy in Adolescence, Paternity, Existentialism

Abstract

This is a qualitative phenomenological study which examines the experience of being a father as lived by teenagers. It was carried out at the Comprehensive Health Assistance Foundation of the Sofia Feldman Hospital. The subjects were teenagers aged between 16 and 20, partners of pregnant girls who went for their antenatal appointments. The data was collected through an open interview, guided by a questionnaire. We report five themes arising from the interviews: expecting the baby was a pleasant experience; becoming more mature through pregnancy; becoming more responsible; taking on the role of father; family as a necessary support; ambivalent feelings. The results of this work help guide assistance to teenage fathers.

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Published

2003-12-01

How to Cite

1.
Santos Rodrigues EA, Souza EP, Guedes CC, Madeira AMF. Teenagers and the experience of fatherhood: a phenomenological approach. REME Rev Min Enferm. [Internet]. 2003 Dec. 1 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];7(2). Available from: https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/reme/article/view/50917

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2003)

Section

Research

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