HEALTH EDUCATION ON CHILDCARE FOR A GROUP OF PREGNANT WOMEN: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The child is a being that requires periodic monitoring for evaluation, growth and development. Assisting the human being at this stage of the life cycle is essential to prevent diseases and reduce the incidence of health problems and reach the maximum potential for growth and development through childcare consultation. Therefore, in the first year of life, at least seven consultations are recommended. OBJECTIVE: To report the experience of nursing students at the Primary Health Care Unit with the development of a health education on The Importance of Childcare Consultation with a group of pregnant women. METHODOLOGY: The present work is a descriptive study, of the experience report type. Held in a Primary Health Care Unit in the city of Fortaleza-CE, from 10/04/2018 to 10/18/2018 during the subject Supervised Curriculum Internship in Nursing III - Child Health where a health education was carried out with a group of pregnant women about childcare. RESULTS: Health education was divided into 3 moments and was carried out in the UAPS meeting room with a group of pregnant women waiting for the prenatal consultation as the target audience. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The experience in the field helped us to put into practice what was seen in theory, meeting the personal needs of each individual involved and providing us with a more specific knowledge about different areas. The purpose of the activity was to promote the necessary care, taking information to those who need it.