EDUCATIONAL ACTIONS ON TUBERCULOSIS FOR USERS IN THE WAITING ROOM OF A FAMILY CLINIC

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.15947224020810

• Palavras-chave: educational actions, knowledge, waiting room, tuberculosis.

• Keywords: educational actions, knowledge, waiting room, tuberculosis.

• Abstract:

  Tuberculosis is a public health problem in Brazil, with the most socially vulnerable groups being the most affected and most severely impacted by the disease. Related to this fact, there has been an increase in treatment interruptions. The objective of this study was to disseminate knowledge about tuberculosis among patients undergoing treatment and other users of a Family Clinic located in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The study methodology was a descriptive qualitative approach and during the investigation phase questionnaires were applied via telephone calls to patients undergoing treatment for the disease. The lack of knowledge about transmission and prevention of tuberculosis among the population studied was identified, highlighting the need to promote educational actions for this public. Educational materials were prepared for educational actions in the waiting room of the aforementioned health unit. Therefore, it is concluded that the issues addressed and discussed were intended to disseminate information and contribute to the clarification of individuals most vulnerable to tuberculosis.