Ações de prevenção ao Papilomavírus humano: vivências com escolares

Abstract

Objective: This work aims to describe the experience of Primary Health Care professionals in actions to prevent Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the world. We sought to attract students aged between nine and fourteen years to adhere to the HPV vaccine, according to the protocols recommended by the National Immunization Program. Method: A considerable number of students who were vulnerable to the involvement of this agent in the selected school were identified as the scenario of the experiences. Previous educational moments were held with students from the 7th to the 9th grade of elementary school, as well as health education events aimed at those responsible. Then, vaccination actions were carried out for the target audience, having the school as its initial environment, and, later, the attached health unit. Results: It was observed that, after the intervention, the result of the students' vaccination was positive, but not completely satisfactory, thus confirming the importance of carrying out continuing educational and preventive actions. Conclusion: It was noticed how much young people are in need of information regarding the virus and the vaccine, making it necessary for more actions directed at this public by the integrated health and education professionals.