Conhecimento das estudantes de enfermagem sobre Doença Falciforme

Abstract

The DF induces a genetic alteration characterized by a kind of mutant hemoglobin called hemoglobin S (HbS or) that causes a distortion of the red cells, causing them to take the form of "sickle". The DF carries several organic dysfunctions, which makes the individual subject to heart complications, circulatory, renal, pulmonary, neurological, ocular, and nutritional endocrinológicas. In this sense, it is of the utmost importance that the nursing graduates are oriented and trained to provide adequate and quality care people living with DF. This study aimed to describe the knowledge of nursing graduates of a public University on the DF. It is a descriptive, exploratory study of a quantitative approach. It was used as a research technique the structured questionnaire. The data were collected in the period from January to February 2016. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics with simple frequency and relative measures. The sample consisted of 38 students in nursing of the eighth and ninth semester. These 86.8% were female, with an average age of 25-29 years. The results showed that in the three studied variables the theoretical knowledge of students in nursing was unsatisfactory. The data show that this subject has been discussed not at graduation, it is not enough to build a solid knowledge. Thus, it is necessary to think in the training of professionals able to provide quality assistance to persons living with DF, reinforcing their professional commitment and accountability towards society regardless of their specialty, and in all levels of attention to health.