Desenvolvimento de um aplicativo móvel de apoio social para gestantes de alto risco

Abstract

Pregnancy is a period of profound transformations in a woman's life, encompassing not only physical changes but also aspects of social integration and mental well-being. Prenatal carebased monitoring stands as significant protective factors for both the health of the pregnant woman and the fetus. This present study aimed to ascertain the necessary prerequisites for the development of a smartphone application designed to provide social support to pregnant women identified as having an elevated risk during pregnancy, who are receiving care at a specialized prenatal service catering to routine and high-risk pregnancies. Considering this, interviews were conducted with healthcare professionals and expectant mothers to grasp the needs of these women from the perspectives of both those undergoing the situation and the practitioners attending to these patients. Data analysis was conducted through descriptive statistics and Content Analysis. Based on this, an application titled "Pré-natal HU-UFJF" was constructed. The functionalities of this tool aim to provide informational, instrumental, and emotional social support to women, encompassing: Appointment calendar, reminders for appointments, examinations, and other reminders, space for entering the pregnant women's data, a forum for dialogue between the pregnant women and the healthcare team, a platform for disseminating information about prenatal care, as well as a space available for the companion. In this manner, it is believed that the tool can serve as an innovative resource that complements prenatal care and expands the social support network for service users.