Experiences of men accompanying puerperal women hospitalized in the intensive care unit due to hypertensive syndrome

• Published in: Revista de Enfermagem da UFSM Vol. 11; p. e47
• Main Authors: Marianna dos Santos Araújo, Mônica Cecília Pimentel de Melo, Lucivânia de Oliveira Costa, Lucineide Santos Silva Viana, Yane Tina Macêdo Pinto Santana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 01-06-2021
• Subjects: eclâmpsia; enfermagem obstétrica; hipertensão induzida pela gravidez; paternidade; pré-eclâmpsia
• ISSN: 2179-7692; 2179-7692
• DOI: 10.5902/2179769248306

Objective: to analyze the experiences of men accompanying puerperal women hospitalized in the intensive care unit due to gestational hypertensive syndrome. Method: a descriptive an exploratory study with a qualitative approach, conducted in a public maternal-child hospital of Petrolina, Pernambuco. Eight men accompanying their hospitalized partners during the puerperium were interviewed. The data were submitted to thematic content analysis. Results: the participants experienced difficulties communicating with the health professionals and did not understand the health conditions and the risks of complications. Concern with delivery and the fluctuations in blood pressure permeated the care provided by the men. Conclusion: hospitalization modified family pace, the aid of a support network being unavoidable to share the difficulties and tasks required during this period. The professionals, especially the obstetric nurses, must encourage the partner's bonding and devise educational strategies for their active participation during the gestational-puerperal period.