Intervention with education and health at school to prevent syphilis

Abstract

Objective: report health education actions developed by nursing students in a public school. Methodology: it was based on the methodology of the problematization of the Arco de Maguerez, implemented through observations and informal conversations with the students, identifying the exposure and vulnerability of adolescents in contracting a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STIs). Syphilis was the theme chosen for the actions, due to its high prevalence. Results: it was found that the students had many doubts about the transmission, symptoms and treatment of the disease, and in some cases confused syphilis with other STIs. The students participated effectively in the activities developed. Final Considerations: the work performed allows nursing students to have a more attentive and realistic look at the society to which they are inserted, leading to an understanding of how the environment influences people’s health.