AÇÕES DE SAÚDE PARA EVITAR GRAVIDEZ NA ADOLESCÊNCIA E A ATUAÇÃO DO ENFERMEIRO

Abstract

Introduction: Adolescence is the period of development in which the definitive construction of the individual occurs, being more susceptible to vulnerability related to risks that may arise in the face of transformations and changes. (Saito et al., 2016). With the onset of adolescents’ early sexual life, they are at risk of unwanted pregnancy, contamination by sexually transmitted diseases, caused by the lack of information about such diseases and lack of access to contraceptive methods. Objective: This research aims to study the implications caused by early pregnancy and public health actions as a prevention factor. Method: The present study is a bibliographical research through analysis of articles published in SciELO, in the Nursing magazine, in the Unifaema repository, among others, in addition to documentary research in the Secretariat of Social Development of São Paulo and at the “Cartilha Direitos sexuais, direitos reprodutivos e métodos anticoncepcionais”, by the Ministry of Health. Results and discussion: According to the studies carried out, public health actions that promote information and awareness about the responsibilities and risks of early pregnancy are of utmost importance. Despite existing programs, the number of pregnant teenagers is still very high. In this context, nurses are fundamental professionals in the prevention of early pregnancy, by providing individual care, family planning and health education. Final considerations: Therefore, if these adolescents are guided and supported by nurses, family, and a multidisciplinary team, they prepare for the future and experience this age in a more responsible and healthy way.