Acta Obstétrica e Ginecológica Portuguesa
ISSN 1646-5830
AMARAL, Patrícia Pereira et al. Family Planning appointment as a key opportunity in a women’s life: health care professionals’ view. []. , 17, 2, pp.129-133. 30--2023. ISSN 1646-5830.
Overview and Aims:
The Family Planning appointment should constitute, in addition to counseling the woman in terms of contraception and pre and post-conception care, a key opportunity for education for woman overall health.
Study Design, Population and Methods:
Prospective, observational study, carried out through an online questionnaire using the Google Forms® tool, disseminated through digital platforms. Nurses, residents and specialists in General and Family Medicine and Gynecology/Obstetrics who carry out Family Planning appointments were included.
Results:
Of the 265 responders, most promote healthy lifestyles and carry out gynecological cancer screenings, but there seems to be a significant deficit in preventing and addressing violence against women and female genital mutilation.
Conclusions:
The Family Planning appointment should constitute a key opportunity for its users' education, being fundamental for their long-term well-being.
: Family Planning; Woman’s Health; Prevention.