Perceptions of adolescents concerning social support provided during maternity in the context of primary care Percepções de adolescentes sobre o apoio social na maternidade no contexto da atenção primária Percepciones de los adolescentes sobre el apoyo social en la maternidad en el contexto de atención primaria

Objective: To analyze the perceptions of adolescents experiencing motherhood concerning social support. Methods: Semi-structured interviews and network maps were used to collect data, which were analyzed according to thematic content analysis. The participants were 20 adolescents aged between 10 and 19 years old experiencing motherhood. Results: The results showed perceptions of both support and abandonment. The first came from family, partner, friends and access to health services. The second derived from an absence of social support, especially on the part of partners, friends and health professionals. Conclusion: The adolescents perceived support as being fragile and inconsistent. In this sense, nursing plays an important role as it can use the concept of social support as a protective factor, contributing to the construction of integral healthcare and improving the life conditions of adolescents.