GUARDA RESPONSÁVEL, BEM- ESTAR ANIMAL E ZOONOSES: SAÚDE NA ESCOLA E NA FAMÍLIA NO MUNICÍPIO DE ALAGOINHA- PB

Abstract

Over time the relationship between men and animals has been increasing, animals make up the domestic environment more and more, being considered as family members too. The present study aimed to evaluate the perception of students, their parents and elementary school teachers about responsible ownership, animal welfare and zoonosis, as well as to collaborate with the orientation and continuing education of teachers. The data collection consisted of questionnaires application, with questions regarding the characterization of the animals under their guardianship, in addition to concepts about zoonosis, responsible guardianship and animal welfare. For the children, it was held recreational activities addressing the themes mentioned above, using theaters, puppet theater, child plays and lectures. The parents of public and private school students as well as the teachers of the mentioned educational networks attended the lectures addressing the same theme. After the activity, a booklet model was given to the teachers in order to make them work in the most appropriate way the theme proposed in the classroom. The results led to the conclusion that there is a lack of information about the animal welfare, responsible guardianship and zoonosis, indicating the necessity for educational actions involving students, parents and public and private school teachers.