Authors

Manuela Cristina Chas Barbeito1, Mª del Pino Martínez Rodríguez1, Mª Luz Fica Hernando1, Teresa Ortiz Martínez, Rocío Garcí

Position

Profesora Titular de Fundamentos de Enfermería. Estudios de Enfermería. Lanzarote. ULPGC¹, Profesora Asociada de Enfermer&iac

Contact address

Plaza de la Constitución, 9. 35530 Teguise, Lanzarote

Contact email: chasita@teleline.es

Abstract

Believes or the so called "old wives tales" on pregnancy are part of our cultural heritage, constituting myths that prevail in time. This study sought to explore whether myths can in fact be considered as aetiological factors in the nursing diagnoses made during pregnancy. A descriptive analysis was performed in pregnant women from two sociologically different population subsets: Lanzarote and Leon. Based on the results obtained, we were able to demonstrate that the population still has false believes, although these can be modified through heath education strategies.

Keywords:

Myths; pregnancy; nursing diagnoses; delivery

Versión en Español

Título:

Mitos como factores etiológicos de los Diagnósticos de Enfermería identificados durante el embarazo