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Puerperium, Family and Symbolic Interactionism

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: to understand, through the lens of Symbolic Interactionism, the interrelation between the puerperium and the family. Development: the interactionist perspective argues that people's actions and interactions are shaped by the meanings they assign to ‘things’-meanings that emerge from social interactions and are continuously (re)constructed. Specifically, during the puerperium, a challenging and transformative stage for families, individuals act based on the meanings they attribute to this period. Their actions and interactions influence health practices, which, in turn, are shaped by the symbols and meanings associated with this stage. Conclusion: health care professionals and services must recognize and consider the symbols and meanings that families assign to the puerperal period. By doing so, they can ensure that their interventions support rather than disrupt family dynamics, ultimately fostering a positive puerperal experience.

Source: Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem

DOI: 10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2024-0095en

Authors: Fernanda Rios da Silva, Maria Ribeiro Lacerda, Ingrid Meireles Gomes, Nara Marilene Oliveira Girardon-Perlini, Fernanda Catafesta Utzumi, Kamila Sartori

Institutions: Universidade Federal do Paraná, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Language: English

Topic: Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $138