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Yana Balduíno de Araújo1, Collet Neusa, Isabelle Pimentel Gomes
1Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB. yanabalduino@yahoo.com.br
Abstract:
This study aimed at investigating the influence of social network on adolescent coping with chronic conditions. Qualitative research whose subjects were hospitalized adolescents who had a diagnosis of chronic disease for at least one year. Data were collected through semi-structured interview and depositions were submitted to thematical analyses. This research highlights that the chronic condition in adolescence brings substantial effects on their lives. Friends, teachers and health professionals are part of the social network. To promote autonomy it is necessary to include adolescents in care planning and to have a social network that supports them in various demands in different stages of illness.
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