Autor(es): Santos,Rosely Leyliane dos ; Dias,Maria Socorro de Araújo ; Pinto,Antônio Germane Alves ; Cavalcante,Edilma Gomes Rocha ; Machado,Maria de Fátima Antero Sousa
Data: 2020
Origem: Oasisbr
Assunto(s): Community Health Workers; Health Promotion; Adolescent; Clinical Competence; Primary Health Care
ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the domains developed by Community Health Agents in health promotion skill towards adolescents. Method: qualitative study conducted with 16 Community Health Agents, based on the methodological framework of professional skills. Results: two categories and nine domains of health promotion skills emerged: Knowledge (Concept; Health determinants and conditioning factors; Main population health problems and coping; Intersectoriality); and Skill (Identifying the relationship between health problems; Conducting educational activities; Organizing discussion groups; Proposing and implementing intersectoral actions and establishing articulation with social facilities; Supporting social literacy actions). Final consideration: it was noted that there were some domains of skills in health promotion of Community Health Agents among adolescents, but there is a need for continuing education regarding the approach, for these professionals, in relation to knowledge and skills of health promotion.
