Perspectives of expansion of basic health units functions: a report of an experience

Authors

  • lranilde José Messias Mendes Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Publica
  • Ângelo Battaglion Neto Universidade de São Paulo; Centro de Educação Física e Recreação de Ribeirão Preto
  • Jether A. Pereira Júnior Universidade de São Paulo; Centro de Educação Física e Recreação de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691996000100011

Keywords:

health promotion, self-care, life ability, social ability

Abstract

The authors report an experience of primary health care emphasizing aspects of Health Promotion within the Epidemiologic Model: "The field of force and the Paradigm of well-being". This experience combines physical exercises, leisure, excursions and a course about individual and environmental health to 255 adults (35 to 80 years old) in a square near the Basic Health Unit. The authors mention the necessity of a new arrangement of health services activities comprehending a wide conception of health.

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Published

1996-01-01

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Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Perspectives of expansion of basic health units functions: a report of an experience. (1996). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 4(1), 119-129. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691996000100011