Gravidez na adolescência: intervenção no Município de Porto de Pedras, Alagoas

Abstract

There is a growing concern about teenage pregnancy in various segments of society. This event is considered a social and public health problem, arguing that there has been an increase of this event in recent years (SANTOS JÚNIOR, 1999; BRAZIL, 2017). In the municipality of Porto de Pedras, it can be seen that the rate of pregnancy in adolescence has been high in recent years, especially in rural areas, which is a problem that requires intervention. Thus, this study aims to reduce the incidence of teenage pregnancy in the age group of 10 to 19 years in the area covered by the Basic Health Unit José Ferreira de Macedo of the municipality in question. To support the work, bibliographical researches were carried out to find explanations supported by the opinions of authors who deal with the theme. In this regard, the databases of Google Scholar and the Virtual Library of the Federal University of Minas Gerais were consulted. Secondary contributions also helped to compose this study. It is expected that the intervention may reflect on health indicators, as well as on the relationship between professionals (health and education) and the community.