Atuação da enfermagem na sala de espera : educação em saúde na prevenção da sífilis.

Abstract

Objective: To identify the understanding of the users about syphilis in the health education process in the waiting room, carried out in primary health care units, in order to promote the prevention of diseases. Methodology: Exploratory, descriptive, qualitative research with primary and secondary data, this from the rapid test number. There were four primary care units in the municipality of Santa Cruz do Sul and eight educational actions for users in the waiting room, using a self-administered semi-structured questionnaire, before and after; content analysis by topic. Results: Twenty-eight users, 21 women, aged between 19 and 89 years, incomplete high school, all participated in the study, because they felt more enlightened and welcomed. Final considerations: Preventive health actions enhance the capacity for self-care and strengthen the bond with the nurse, who seeks to develop their work based on health promotion.