HEALTH PROMOTION FOR WOMEN IN THE CLIMACTERIC PERIOD IN PRIMARY CARE

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.159527252907

• Palavras-chave: Women's Health; Climacteric; Health Promotion.

• Keywords: Women's Health; Climacteric; Health Promotion.

• Abstract:

  The climacteric is the transition period between a woman's fertile and infertile periods. During this phase, due to hormonal changes, there are various physical, mental and social factors that affect the quality of life of this population. Within primary care, there are protocols and manuals drawn up by the Ministry of Health, with the aim of offering support to these women. The overall aim of this research is to identify difficulties in women's lives caused by the climacteric. In order to carry out this proposal, an exploratory, longitudinal, descriptive field study with a qualitative approach was carried out with 30 women between the ages of 40 and 55, implemented at the Center for Integral Attention to Women's Health (CAIS MULHER). Among the results presented, it was observed that there is a lack of literacy in women's health beyond the menopause, such as the presentation of physiological symptoms, discussion of hormonal therapies and non-pharmacological treatments, as well as teaching about quality of life and sexuality. It was also shown that symptoms and lifestyle are related to quality of life during this phase. The conclusion is that welcoming and actively listening to women in the climacteric age group, as well as using and updating the manuals and protocols that already exist within the basic units, will help to spread self-knowledge and the search for a dignified life for women during this period. This research can thus serve as an aid for planning and maintaining scientific material and improving care for this population.