Experiencias familiares del crecimiento-desarrollo del recién nacido pretérmino durante el primer año de vida

Abstract

The objective of the present work is to know the family experiences of the growthdevelopment of the preterm newborn during the first year of life. The methodology applied for this study is a qualitative-descriptive approach, the collection and analysis of data was obtained through semi-structured interviews by focus groups that attend the health center. The sample taken is not probabilistic for convenience considering 25 families of newborns. preterm infants in their first year of life. The information obtained was grouped using open and axial coding, based on Strauss and Graser's Grounded Theory, in order to associate and obtain the following categories: Initial feelings experienced with the preterm child and experiences of care or handling. The participating parents showed concern when they had to take care of their children. Her positive emotions reflected happiness and joy of having her son at home, however, on the other hand, negative aspects such as fear, worry and anxiety were perceived, which were directly related to the care of her son, who was presented due to lack of education and understanding of the parents. In addition, other factors were presented, such as low socioeconomic and educational level, which directly affected the care of preterm children, despite this, favorable results were found over time, since the parents of these newborns showed progress in the effectiveness of their growth and development care.