A gravideza na adolescência no contexto do programa saúde da família

Abstract

This study approaches the theme related to the HFP Health Family Program, the teenage pregnancy. In the light of appropriate literature, it aims at the analysis of scientific production concerning the question of teenage pregnancy as a public health problem. For the literature review, the national database was used: Health Virtual Library BIREME and SCIELO. The study demonstrates at what degree teenage pregnancy became a public health question. It analyses as well, the questions teenagers face when they become aware of the pregnancy and its consequences. The study tackles professionals´ concern with the reality. The results of the study confirm the need of a better understanding of the reality of each unit and the importance of planning actions consistently with the population concerns.