Percepção dos profissionais de saúde da Atenção Básica sobre toxoplasmose no município de Areia – Paraíba.

Abstract

Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, it is estimated that 20% to 90% of the world population had already had contact with the agent. It is a relevant disease in public health, due to the trans-placental transmission, thereby, causing serious sequels to the fetus. Considering this, the research aims to understand the perception of health professionals about toxoplasmosis since they are one of the most important paths to disseminate information for the society. To the development, a semi-structured questionnaire regarding to the zoonosis was applied for nurses, nursing technicians and community health workers who work in Basic Health Units in the urban area of Areia, Paraíba. It was found a deficiency of professionals, especially regarding to the transmission and prevention, besides that, little orientation to the pregnant women during the prenatal care. Health education is an effective and inexpensive method that contributes to reduce the damage that the disease can cause. Therefore, the training of these professionals is urgent and necessary so that they can adequately accompany the pregnant women and promote actions of guidance and health education to the population.