A equipe de saúde da família diante da gravidez na adolescência

Abstract

Adolescence covers the ages between 10 and 19 years, a period of transition between childhood and adulthood. With regard to the sexual initiation of adolescents personality development and the first experiences of sexuality are closely related to the variables responsible for the occurrence of pregnancy in this phase. However it should be noted that the right to comprehensive health care of adolescents should be assured by the health teams. Actions that focus on the strengthening of citizenship, family ties and community health education and disease prevention should be articulated in primary care. Given this context, the objective is to develop a plan of action / intervention that may guide the actions of the family health team regarding the prevention of teenage pregnancy. The Plan of Action / Intervention presented was designed by the author of the work. The methodology used includes the proposition of projects focused Adolescent Health that will develop through discussion groups, dynamic interaction, thematic classes, implementation of guidelines and appropriateness of the ESF. The main aim is to approach the adolescent health team, family and community as well as organize and improve the health care dispensed to adolescents.