Preconception nursing care for women with diabetes mellitus in primary care

Abstract

In order for a woman with diabetes to experience a quiet pregnancy, it is necessary to have family planning that will leave her in a better position to develop. Family planning is the ideal opportunity for this preparation, as long as it is done properly. For this, the nurse must be present in the daily life of the woman with diabetes who plans to become pregnant, promoting a complete care. Considering the above, this study aims to know the role of nurses in the preconceptional care of women with diabetes mellitus in primary health care. This is a descriptive study with quantitative analysis developed in the Network of Primary Health Care of the city of Iguatu, located in the South of Ceará, with participants as nurses working in the urban area of ​​the municipality. The data collection technique used was the structured interview, guided by a questionnaire, and the data were organized in the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 17.0 for Windows, presented in the form of tables and analyzed by means of descriptive statistics. This study followed the guidelines presented in Resolution No. 466 of December 12, 2012 of the National Health Council. The survey had 17 participants, with predominance of women, married, aged up to 30 years and family income above 5,000 , 00 reais. As for the professional aspects, the majority had up to 10 years of training and performance in the ESF, are effective in the public service, have two employment links and graduate lato sensu. Knowledge about preconception care for women with diabetes was considered appropriate, although some nonconformities were detected. With regard to the actions reported, they were mostly individual, with emphasis on educational actions. It is concluded, therefore, that the preconceptional care identified can be qualified through specific training on the subject.