Abstract
This study aimed to describe the perception of Community Health Agents (CHA) from Porto Alegre about a course on child development and risk indicators. This course was organized into a practical and a theoretical module, seeking to prepare CHA for the use of risk indicators for child development (RICD). After each module, CHA perception was assessed by focus groups. Groups reports underwent thematic analysis, generating three themes: training methodology, difficulties, and training repercussions. According to the participants, the articulation between theory-practice and language accessibility helped them to understand the topics covered throughout the course. The main repercussions of the course on the work of CHA included changes in understanding regarding child development and the qualification of perspectives on childhood. Participants also reported difficulties regarding the complexity of RICD and the workplace conditions for its use. This study demonstrates the adequacy of the course structure and content, as well as the possibility of CHA using the RICD as a care strategy in Primary Health Care.
Keywords:
Primary Health Care; Community Health Agents; Continuing Education; Child Development
Thumbnail
