Family planning in a family health unit

• Published in: Revista latino-americana de enfermagem Vol. 18; no. 6; pp. 1161 - 1168
• Main Authors: Pierre, Luzia Aparecida dos Santos, Clapis, Maria José
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Brazil Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto / Universidade de São Paulo 01-11-2010
• Subjects: Cross-Sectional Studies; Family Health; Family Nursing; Family Planning Services - standards; Family Planning Services - statistics & numerical data; Female; Humans; NURSING; Salud de la Mujer; Family Planning Services; Family Health Program; Nursing; Women’s Health; Serviços de Planejamento Familiar; Enfermagem; Saúde da Mulher; Enfermería; Servicios de Planificación Familiar; Programa Salud Familiar; Programa Saúde da Família
• ISSN: 0104-1169; 1518-8345; 0104-1169
• DOI: 10.1590/S0104-11692010000600017

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 qualitative-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.