Abordagem sistematizada de mulheres no climatério em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde do Alto Sertão Paraibano.

Abstract

The climacteric is presented as physiological phenomenon resulting from the depletion of ovarian follicles that occurs in all women. Represents the transition from reproductive to nonreproductive, ie the menacne to senility, with systemic effects and potentially pathological. Also designated a "menopause", this physiological stage that occurs in women's lives has been performing in character with a result of population growth, especially the elderly. Which require more care due to the high incidence of women with some type of symptoms in March this method. Is presented as an object of study in postmenopausal women. It has to identify the factors bio-psycho-socio-cultural level through the knowledge of climacteric women attended at a Basic Health Unit of the city of Joao Pessoa specifying the level of knowledge of these women, the changes most affected and the prevalence of symptoms. We carried out an explorative study with quantitative and qualitative approach in a Basic Health Unit (BHU) in the city of Joao Pessoa through a semi-structured interview containing questions relevant to the study. 15 women were chosen that met the prerequisites established. Upon examination it was noted that the demographic data directly influence the level of knowledge of women both because of the level of education and family income; interfered even in the distinction or similarity of meaning and compression on climacteric / menopause, which were confused about the meaning of climacteric in relation to symptoms, noticed that even with body changes were identified in all women but do not know when this period is known as vasomotor symptoms and mood changes are more frequent; Physical changes were the most visible as hot flushes and menstrual disorder is a remarkable failure by the health services in providing information as well as some debate among health professionals in caring for women. Therefore it is possible to have a closer relationship between professional and client with the public service in order to establish preventive measures for this growing population of middle age that enters the system of health care.