Educação permanente em saúde na qualificação da atenção primária sobre protocolo de pré-natal

Abstract

Introduction: Continuing Education in Health (CEH), understood as on-the-job learning, constitutes a strategic policy for professional qualification and transformation of practices and the organization of services, with repercussions on the health needs of the population. In this context, Primary Health Care (PHC) is configured as a privileged scenario for application, with the qualification of prenatal care being a priority theme given the need to reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. Objective: To analyze how employees self-evaluate after CEH actions aimed at improving primary care regarding the prenatal protocol in Palmas-TO. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 91 professionals with higher education (nurses, physicians, dentists, and pharmacists) who participated in CEH activities on prenatal care in 2023. Results: A positive perception was identified among the studied employees regarding improvements in performance, motivation, and willingness to modify their work practices. There was a significant association between the appropriation of content and the themes: arboviruses, deaths and preventable causes, immunization and information systems, prenatal consultations, pregnancy record/professional responsibilities, linkage to childbirth, and toxoplasmosis. Conclusion: EPS contributed to technical qualification, engagement, and strengthening of the self-confidence of professionals, consolidating itself as an essential strategy for maternal and child care.