Study of the perceptions of women of childbearing age about the effects of alcohol intake during pregnancy as a proposal for systematization of teaching practices by nursing for the prevention of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

Abstract

Objectives: to identify the knowledge of women about the effects of alcohol intake during pregnancy; to propose educative actions involving this topic for guidance on women's health in the pre-conception and gestational period. Method: exploratory study of quantitative character. The scenario was the Estacio de Sa University (campus Niteroi-RJ). The subjects were 99 women. A structured interview was used for data collection and it was conducted after the research was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the University. Results: analysis of the data collected has allowed to identify women's ignorance on the subject and reduced participation of the nursing professional in the orientation of these women. Conclusion: it is necessary to increase the disclosure of these damages to health through educational campaigns promoted by health institutions and greater participation of nursing professionals in the education of this target audience.