Parasitoses na zona rural de Feira de Santana - BA: a atuação da educação em saúde na sua prevenção

Abstract

This study aims to present an intervention project focused on the prevention of intestinal parasitoses and ectoparasitoses in school-aged children in the rural area of São Cristóvão, Feira de Santana, Bahia. Using health education as a central tool, the project proposes the training of the health team at the São Cristóvão Family Health Unit (USF), the implementation of educational activities in schools, and the promotion of actions with parents and guardians. The methodology used was the Strategic Situational Planning (PES), based on the identification and prioritization of problems and the implementation of viable solutions. Furthermore, the project included the mapping of diagnosed cases and the creation of specific strategies for areas with higher vulnerability. It was concluded that health education, combined with community participation, is an effective strategy to reduce the prevalence of parasitic diseases and to promote improvements in child health, with potential application in other rural communities.