A brochure on the introduction of solid foods for health education in Primary Health Care in Fortaleza - CE: a field report

Authors

  • Hassã Pereira Lemos Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - Ceará (Fiocruz - CE)
  • Matheus Moreira Cavalcante Centro Universitário Christus (Unichristus)
  • Francisca Lays Oliveira Araújo Centro Universitário Christus (Unichristus)
  • Ana Letícia Farias Barroso Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)
  • Érika de Menezes Peres Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.28998/rpss.e02308008esp

Abstract

Introduction: The introduction of solid foods is a phase of discovery and stimulation for healthy child development. Expert advice on childcare can have a positive impact on the baby's health. Objective: To implement an intervention in a community linked to a Primary Health Care Unit in the city of Fortaleza - CE, to promote the proper introduction of solid foods. Methods: Health education classes on the introduction of solid foods to infants were offered in a childcare group, which included the Baby-Led Weaning method (BLW). A brochure on the subject was also produced and distributed to participants to clarify doubts at home. Results: The brochure was created using the Canva® application. It was used to guide mothers on the ideal time to start introducing solid foods to their babies. The experience was rated positively by all mothers. They emphasized the importance of showing pictures of the content that was presented verbally during the consultation. The handing out of information material, which can be read at home in case of doubt, was also felt to be important. Conclusions: Intervention through health education activities in a childcare group linked to a Primary Health Care Unit favors the introduction of solid foods in a comprehensive, appropriate, and healthy manner. This text is the result of the Professional Master's Degree in Family Health (PROFSAÚDE).

Keywords: Food and Nutritional Health Promotion; Infant Health; Child Care; Health Education; Primary Health Care.

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Author Biographies

Hassã Pereira Lemos, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - Ceará (Fiocruz - CE)

Graduaçdo em Medicina pela Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), especialista em Medicina de Família e Comunidade  pela Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina de Família e Comunidade (SBMFC) e pela Associação Médica Brasileira (AMB) e mestrando no programa de Mestrado Profissional em Saúde da Família (PROFSAÚDE). Professor no  Centro Universitário Christus (Unichristus). CV: https://lattes.cnpq.br/5013554620967742 / ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0162-5857

Matheus Moreira Cavalcante, Centro Universitário Christus (Unichristus)

Graduado em Direito pelo Centro Universitário Christus (Unichristus) e em Medicina pela Universidade de Fortaleza (UNIFOR). Professor da Universidade de Fortaleza (UNIFOR). CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/6794641806792580  / ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9187-9975

Francisca Lays Oliveira Araújo, Centro Universitário Christus (Unichristus)

Graduada em Direito pela Universidade de Fortaleza (UNIFOR) e graduanda em Medicina no Centro Universitário Christus (Unichristus). CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/9228659160276885 / ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0649-5457

Ana Letícia Farias Barroso, Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)

Graduanda em Medicina na Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC). CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/5710158209018984 /  ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7881-0618

Érika de Menezes Peres, Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)

Graduanda de Medicina na Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC). CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/6933108405284559  /  ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3405-3685

Published

2023-12-27

How to Cite

Lemos, H. P. ., Cavalcante, M. M. ., Araújo, F. L. O. ., Barroso, A. L. F. ., & Peres, Érika de M. . (2023). A brochure on the introduction of solid foods for health education in Primary Health Care in Fortaleza - CE: a field report. Revista Portal: Saúde E Sociedade, 8(Especial). https://doi.org/10.28998/rpss.e02308008esp