Conhecimento de gestantes atendidas na estratégia de saúde da família.

Abstract

Breastfeeding is considered one of the essential physical, mental growth and functional elements, as well as a way to reduce infant mortality, especially during the first year of life. The World Health Organization that children be exclusively breastfed until six months , and that after this period , gradually start complementary feeding maintaining breastfeeding until at least two years old. The present study has the general objective to verify the knowledge of pregnant women attending the Family Health Strategy , about the importance of breastfeeding and how to analyze the specific objectives understanding of pregnant women about the benefits that breastfeeding provides for the growth and development of children identify the knowledge of pregnant women about the benefits that breast milk provides for the breastfeeding woman and verify that the educational practices applied in the Family Health Strategy have contributed to a better clarification on the subject . The research is descriptive cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, the same was held at the Family Health Strategy II, in Effort neighborhood in the city of Sousa - PB. Was developed in 34 of 45 pregnant women who perform this prenatal health unit, corresponding to a sample of 75 %. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and implemented since January 2014. The collection was made after the approval of the ethics committee in researching and signing the consent form by the person responsible. Then the data were analyzed and presented in graphs and tables. The research followed the ethical rules governed by Resolution 466/2012. It was found by this study that the majority of mothers have information on basic issues of breastfeeding for baby and for her. However, regarding some fundamental aspects knowledge does not exist or is insufficient. Actions in relation to health education have been constant, and the information has been passed through several strategies, however, the information does not guarantee action. Therefore, health professionals should assist pregnant women in all aspects and in particular nurses, why is the professional that most closely relates to women during pregnancy and childbirth, and has an important role in education programs health.