ACUPUNTURA NO TRATAMENTO DA ANSIEDADE EM GESTANTES NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.669172521089

• Palavras-chave: Acupuntura. Ansiedade. Gestação. Atenção Primária à Saúde.

• Keywords: Acupuncture. Anxiety. Pregnancy. Primary Health Care.

• Abstract: Pregnancy is a period of intense physical, hormonal, and emotional changes, often associated with increased anxiety. Anxiety disorders, when left uncontrolled, can compromise maternal and fetal health, interfering with the pregnant woman's quality of life and the baby's development. In this context, non-pharmacological therapies are gaining relevance, especially in Primary Health Care, where comprehensive care is prioritized. Acupuncture, an ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, recognized by the World Health Organization and the Brazilian Ministry of Health as an Integrative and Complementary Practice, has been shown to be effective in reducing gestational anxiety. This literature review aims to analyze scientific evidence on the use of acupuncture in the treatment of anxiety in pregnant women in Primary Health Care, highlighting its therapeutic effects, clinical applicability, and potential for integration into the Unified Health System. A narrative review of the literature was conducted. The search yielded seven articles in PubMed, 14 in CAPES, and eight in LILACS. Six articles were selected for analysis in this review, meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The reviewed studies demonstrate significant improvements in anxiety levels, with additional benefits such as relaxation, relief of physical symptoms, and reduced medication use. In primary care, the use of acupuncture as a therapeutic resource represents a step forward for humanized care, aligned with SUS guidelines. We concluded that acupuncture represents a safe and effective alternative, although further research with larger samples is needed to consolidate specific care protocols.