Mothers' perception regarding the nursing consultation in childcare

Abstract

This study aimed to seek the perception of mothers about the puerperal consultation with children up to 2 years of age to show different understandings about this procedure from the maternal perspective. This is a qualitative exploratory study carried out in the city of Guarapuava-PR, which involved a semi-structured interview based on an elaborated questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using the Bardin method. Two study categories were listed, namely: Knowledge about childcare consultation and Assistance performed during childcare consultation. When analyzing, it was possible to perceive that mothers have knowledge limitations regarding puerperal consultations and their importance, both in the woman's and the baby's lives. It is observed that, for the most part, women see routine monitoring of the child's weight and development. It appears that, despite the interviewees recognizing the importance of nurses in carrying out childcare, this activity could still be used more efficiently, avoiding so many absences in the appointments.