DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTION PLAN FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADOLESCENTS IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Abstract

Introduction: Adolescence can represent a phase of vulnerability, due to the numerous changes in this stage, exposing adolescents to risky behaviors. Among these risks are smoking, teenage pregnancy, and mental disorders. Thus, it is necessary to develop more effective health promotion strategies aimed at this public, and primary health care is an ideal scenario for this development, due to the possibility of creating strong bonds between communities and health professionals at this level of care. Objective: To structure an action plan for health promotion among young people and adolescents in primary health care. Material and Methods: This is a research that involves the elaboration of an integrative review, the development of a soft technology, the production of an action and intervention plan in a community of adolescents and young people in Apucarana, in the north of Paraná. Results: The results found in the integrative review helped to support the realization of the workshop "Eu Me Cuido!". Based on conversation circles with the health unit team, strategies were defined for the organization and planning of a workshop for health promotion among young people in the community, focusing on smoking, family planning and mental health. In addition, an Instagram account (@eumecuido.sa) was created to continue the dissemination of content. Final considerations: The involvement of young people and adolescents in actions aimed at changing behaviors in the long term, the greater engagement of the population with the actions of the community and the greater approximation of the health unit with its public demonstrate that the objectives proposed for this study were achieved.