WAITING ROOM AS A TOOL FOR HEALTH EDUCATION IN PRIMARY CARE

Authors

  • Micherlayne Even Oliveira LIMEIRA Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Mizaelly de Souza HENRIQUE Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Ailma de Souza BARBOSA Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de João Pessoa - PB
  • Verônica Ebrahim QUEIROGA Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de João Pessoa - PB
  • Flávia Regina Ribeiro Cavalcanti BUFFONE Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Abstract

Introduction: The “Pró/PET-Saúde” is a project developed by the Ministry of Health which aims to integrate education and health for better training of professionals in this area. “PET Rede cegonha” is one of the axes of this project. It enables the execution of various activities involving users of the Family Health Units, and among the activities is the waiting room. The uses of the waiting rooms have been a great tool for the development of educational activities in the Family Health Units. Material and Methods: This study aimed to describe the experiences of UFPB nutrition students participants of PET Rede cegonha in the waiting rooms activities. This is an experience report where activities were held addressing issues: proper food hygiene, prevention of diseases associated with women and the importance of eating fruits and their properties. Results: As a result, we see the community interest by thematic exposed. The waiting room has established itself as a space for health promotion with users and to improve the bond, guided by the exchange of knowledge between students and users in a collective construction of knowledge in health. Conclusion: Thus, the proposed Waiting Room proved to be a good tool for health education of the community to realize through greater involvement of users' satisfaction in learning more about these topics can contribute to their health and their families. DESCRIPTORS Health Education. Primary Prevention. Health Promotion.

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Author Biographies

Micherlayne Even Oliveira LIMEIRA, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Estudante de Nutrição da Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Mizaelly de Souza HENRIQUE, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Estudante de Nutrição da Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Ailma de Souza BARBOSA, Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de João Pessoa - PB

Dentista da Família e Comunidade Unidade de Saúde Timbó I, João Pessoa - PB

Verônica Ebrahim QUEIROGA, Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de João Pessoa - PB

Enfermeira da Família e Comunidade Unidade de Saúde Timbó I, João Pessoa - PB

Flávia Regina Ribeiro Cavalcanti BUFFONE, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Professora Assistente I do Departamento de Terapia Ocupacional - UFPB

Published

2014-11-04

How to Cite

LIMEIRA, M. E. O., HENRIQUE, M. de S., BARBOSA, A. de S., QUEIROGA, V. E., & BUFFONE, F. R. R. C. (2014). WAITING ROOM AS A TOOL FOR HEALTH EDUCATION IN PRIMARY CARE. Revista Brasileira De Ciências Da Saúde, 18, 59–62. Retrieved from https://periodicos.ufpb.br/index.php/rbcs/article/view/21238