Ação de extensão para empoderamento e promoção à saúde com adolescentes: relato de experiência

Abstract

The study aimed to report the experience of a teaching and extension project on the implementation of health education activities for adolescents. This is an experience report carried out in a state school in Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, with a target audience of adolescents aged between 15 and 17 years. The action aimed to promote educational activities for adolescents, with a view to expanding health promotion and prevention, according to a survey carried out, based on the thematic needs to be developed for the target audience. The themes developed were Anorexia nervosa, bulimia and obesity; Drugs: alcoholism, marijuana, cocaine, crack and anabolic steroids; Violence; Depression and suicide; Smoking and Narguillé; Bullying and discrimination; Basics of first aid, totaling seven meetings at the end of the project. The results of this project were of great relevance for the educational institution, which made it possible for the students to debate and learn about several themes. In this perspective, the realization of this project generated a positive impact for the students, since health education has a fundamental role in society, promoting knowledge and information to the population.