Family Planning in a Family Health Unit

Authors

  • Luzia Aparecida dos Santos Pierre Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Maria José Clapis Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000600017

Keywords:

Women’s Health, Family Planning Services, Family Health Program, Nursing

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify the care provided by health professionals who work in family planning, in a Family Health Unit in the municipality of Ribeirao Preto, São Paulo. This was a descriptive, cross-sectional and quali-quantitative study. Data were collected through interviews with 11 health professionals. The results revealed that most professionals had not received training in family planning, and that information about contraceptive methods is transmitted in an individual way, having women as the target-public. The contraceptive methods which the professionals suggest and offer more are those considered most effective. These findings indicate that family planning care at the Family Health Unit needs to be adjusted not only to ensure quality of service, but also to ensure sexual and reproductive rights.

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Published

2010-12-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 6 (2010)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Pierre, L. A. dos S., & Clapis, M. J. (2010). Family Planning in a Family Health Unit . Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(6), 1161-1168. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000600017