Prevenção da gravidez na adolescência: relato de uma experiência multiprofissional

Abstract

This study is about an issue related to Family Health Program: prevention of teenage pregnancy. It aims to present a multi-professional work experience concerning the prevention of teenage pregnancy in the daily of Health Family Program. It is the effective experience of Mangueiras Health Centers (Belo Horizonte/Minas Gerais) health professionals and other health professionals from nearby areas, education, sport and social care professionals working in health promotion and adolescent pregnancy prevention. The initiative resulted from the fact that Mangueiras Health Center´s professionals found out the high rates of teenage pregnancy during 2007, exceeding the levels of Regional Barreiro and Belo Horizonte. Professionals involved participated in several meetings discussing the question and developing strategies to deal with the issue. It was decided their participation in a course of studies on sexuality and adolescent pregnancy. So, they could work with teenagers in their daily activities (schools, dance groups, theater, sports). An excellent outcome of the process was verified, as follows: professionals felt more qualified to talk with adolescents in their daily routine, aiming the prevention of teenage pregnancy. This way, the 2009 rates of Mangueiras Health Center declined, certifying the favorable impact of the work.