Elaboração de tecnologia educativa: cartilha sobre gravidez precoce

Cariane Renata Saldanha Fant Gonzatto, Conterno, Solange de Fátima Reis, Silva, Gilson Fernandes

Abstract

Introduction: Knowledge about sexuality and sexual and reproductive rights is essential to reduce vulnerabilities in adolescence, preventing early pregnancy, a recurring and significant event. In this context, educational technologies are important tools that promote health education, allowing pregnant women and professionals to act as agents of change. Objective: To describe the stages of developing an educational booklet on teenage pregnancy. Methods: Methodological study of educational technology development, structured in three stages: 1st Data collection with the target audience and identification of generating themes; 2nd Definition of themes and theoretical foundations; 3rd Artistic creation of the booklet: elaboration of the content, layout, design and composition of the first version. Structured interviews were conducted, whose data were analyzed using the content analysis technique, identifying the generating themes. The study was conducted in a city in western Paraná, between March and April 2021, with the participation of 30 pregnant adolescents. Results: The following themes emerged regarding early pregnancy from the perspective of adolescents: unplanned pregnancy, family dialogue about sexuality, contraceptive methods: knowledge and use, emotional relationships and decisions about prevention, physical changes, perception of changes caused by pregnancy and future plans. Conclusion: The educational technology developed has a preventive nature by addressing and providing guidance on contraceptive methods and strategies for preventing early pregnancy, in addition to functioning as a health promotion tool, focused on sexual and reproductive education, supporting educational actions for adolescents in health units, schools and for consultation by the target audience.

Keywords: Health Education. Educational technology. Teenage pregnancy.

Author Biographies

solange de Fatima Reis Conterno, unioeste

Pedagoga. Doutora em Educação.  Docente do curso de Graduação em Enfermagem e do Programa de Pós Graduação em Biociências e Saúde da Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Unioeste, campus Cascavel. E-mail: solangeconterno@gmail.com. Rua Adelino Campagnolo,218, Universiátio, Cascavel/PR, CEP: 85.819-432. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2493-8071.

gilson Fernandes da Silva, unioeste

Enfermeiro. Doutor em Biociências e Saúde da Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, UNIOESTE, Campus Cascavel/PR.  E-mail: gilson_enfermeiro@hotmail.com. ORCID: 0000-0001-9107-2656. Endereço: Rua Uruguai, 570 – Residencial Solar Du Parc, Apto: 201 – Cep: 85.805-010 – Bairro Centro – Cascavel/Paraná – Telefone: 45-99981-9190.

Published
2025-09-12