Community Health Agents: health promotion skills for adolescents

Rev Bras Enferm. 2020 Sep 21;73(suppl 4):e20190363. doi: 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0363. eCollection 2020.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

Objective: to identify the domains developed by Community Health Agents in health promotion skill towards adolescents.

Method: qualitative study conducted with 16 Community Health Agents, based on the methodological framework of professional skills.

Results: two categories and nine domains of health promotion skills emerged: Knowledge (Concept; Health determinants and conditioning factors; Main population health problems and coping; Intersectoriality); and Skill (Identifying the relationship between health problems; Conducting educational activities; Organizing discussion groups; Proposing and implementing intersectoral actions and establishing articulation with social facilities; Supporting social literacy actions).

Final consideration: it was noted that there were some domains of skills in health promotion of Community Health Agents among adolescents, but there is a need for continuing education regarding the approach, for these professionals, in relation to knowledge and skills of health promotion.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Health Promotion*
  • Humans
  • Public Health*
  • Qualitative Research