MEDICO VETERINÁRIO NA ATENÇÃO BASICA: ACOMPANHAMENTO DAS GESTANTES COMO PROPOSTA PARA PREVENÇÃO DE TOXOPLASMOSE E ZIKA.

Abstract

Gestation is a physiological event in a woman’s life that causes many changes and makes them susceptible to acquiring zoonosis and vector diseases that may be a risk to gestation. Based on the principles that govern the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), the veterinarians are of fundamental importance for information regarding the care related to these diseases. The objective of this study was to evaluate the perception of pregnant women attended by SUS, regarding toxoplasmosis and zika. Therefore, specific questionnaires were applied to the pregnant women attending prenatal care at the Units of Public Health Strategies (ESF) in the cities of Alagoa Grande, Areia, Pilões and Remígio - PB, and afterwards, discussions were held on issues related to diseases and also the clarification of doubts. It was observed that 84% of pregnant women were not aware of toxoplasmosis, and 69% were not informed about the disease during prenatal care. When asked about zika, 56% of the pregnant women said they did not know about the disease. It was noted that pregnant women were not aware of several of the prevention methods of these diseases, therefore, some orientation activities were performed. The analysis of the results demonstrates the need for socio-educational activities that address the themes such as toxoplasmosis and zika, as well as other zoonosis and vector diseases, thus contributing to a better knowledge regarding the prevention of these diseases and improving the quality of life.