A atuação do programa saúde e prevenção nas escolas (SPE) na prevenção da gravidez na adolescência no município de Santa Cruz do Sul : um estudo de caso.

Abstract

The precocious pregnancy is a worrisome issue related to adolescent sexuality, with serious consequences for the adolescent life, their children to be born and their families. There are inumerous problems concerning this issue and the government is trying to minimize the occurrence of the phenomenon through projects and specific programs. This study analyses a public policy by the Federal Government, called “Health and Prevention in Schools”, which has as main objective the prevention of pregnancy in the adolescence. Through this case study, performed in the county of Santa Cruz do Sul –RS, using data available concerning pregnancy in the adolescence, as well as interviews with actors involved in the specific program, we identified the various strategies and initiatives developed in public schools along the county. One of the major conclusions was that the impact of the policy on the reduction of adolescent pregnancy has not been significant so far.