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- Title
Community Health Worker training on breastfeeding and complementary feeding in the context of Primary Health Care in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.
- Authors
Della Nina de Oliveira, Ana Paula; Fernandes Rodrigues, Débora; Zwaal, Geraldina Ivana; Gomes de Andrade, Roseli
- Abstract
We report an experience concerning the training of Community Health Professionals about breastfeeding and complementary feeding, focusing on participatory methodology and qualitative analysis. The aim of the study was the incorporation of new professional practices concerning health education, and thus, the improvement of the relationship between patient and professional. Fourteen health workers were divided into two groups and participated in the discussions. The results were positive, since there was active participation by the professionals, in airing doubts about the practices commonly adopted by mothers in the community and reports about experiences and daily problems. It is important to emphasize the value of this training for the local community, considering that the interaction and exchange of knowledge between professionals and community enrich and modify the visibility of professionals, by approaching the community and enabling comprehensive health care.
- Publication
Revista de Atencao Primaria a Saude, 2014, Vol 17, Issue 1, p106
- ISSN
1516-7704
- Publication type
Journal Article