O trabalho infantil e as estrégias de saúde da família : a atuação dos enfermeiros em Santa Cruz do Sul.

Abstract

Child labor can cause extensive damage to the health of children and adolescents and deserves special attention in basic health care. This study aimed to analyze the knowledge and the actions taken on child labor by the nurses of family health strategies in Santa Cruz do Sul. The methodology was qualitative, exploratory and descriptive. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews with nurses of the Family Health Strategies. The data were subjected to content analysis. The results are presented in the analysis category I to IX that correspond to these questions in the interviews. The study found that awareness of child labor by the interviewed nurses is scarce as well as her role in health education activities on the subject, suggesting the need for ongoing education activities for these professionals. This study indicates that the subject raises many questions and it deserves special attention by health professionals