Maternal mode of living and child health

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

Jane L.g. Dytz²  Semíramis M. M. Rocha¹ 

[1] ,Universidade de Brasília Departamento de Enfermagem

关键词: socioeconomic conditions;    maternal lifestyle;    child health;    life story;    quality of life;    condições socioeconómicas;    estilo de vida materno;    saúde infantil;    qualidade de vida;    condiciones socioeconómicas;    modo de vida materno;    salud infantil;    calidad de vida;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0034-71672002000200007

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

ln this article, maternal mode of living is investigated, examining both socioeconomic conditions and lifestyle factors, in order to identify to what extent health policies are tangibly meeting the needs of low income Brazilian mothers and children. Data are derived from unstructured interviews with 17 mothers with children underage 6, residing in the Federal District, Brazil. Their stories reveal a life marked by economic difficulties and inadequate living conditions, aggravated by early reproductive behavior, confinement to the home and no leisure. Although they have access to primary health care, the quality is inadequate. Increased awareness to the mother's situation is necessary in order to improve the health of young children.

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