Projeto Sementinha : atuante na prevenção da Síndrome Congênita do Zika Vírus

Abstract

Introduction: In health courses students have the possibility to have contact with the community even in the first semesters of the undergraduate through extension projects. This initial contact with the community has enabled the formation of more critical, creative and sensitive professionals to social issues. Objective: Thus, this paper, presented in the form of an article, aims to present the article PROJECT SEMENTINHA: Acting in the Prevention of Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome, published in the journal Panoramic to CUA. Methodology: This is an experience report presented in article form of the manuscript submitted to PANORAMICA magazine accepted on August 27, 2018. Result. 107 pregnant women / puerperal women and 56 adolescents have been followed since the Zika outbreak in 2016. A strong bond between the community and the extensionists was formed, which allowed a better follow-up of the target audience during this period. Final Thoughts: Practice is a major ally for improving academic learning, and outreach projects help improve the knowledge gained throughout the undergraduate degree, improve self-confidence, provide professional knowledge in the chosen field, improve curriculum and increasing the chances for the job market. And Project Sementinha provides this to extensionists.