CHALLENGES AND POTENTIALS OF THE PET-SAÚDE EQUIDADE IN A NORTHEAST CITY IN BRAZIL: THE ACCOUNT OF A GROUP OF EXTENSION ACADEMICS

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https://doi.org/10.5212/Rev.Conexao.v.21.24884.021

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Introduction: The Education through Work for Health Program (PET-Saúde) aims to integrate teaching, health services, and community through university extension activities, emphasizing interdisciplinarity and focusing on Equity in its 11th edition. This study describes challenging situations faced and potentialities recorded by extensionist academics from the program in health units in Maceió, Alagoas. Method: This an experience report on sustained education activities with health workers, addressing equity, health inequities, gender diversity, sexuality, and racism, conducted by Working Group 2 of the program coordinated by two public state universities between 2024/2025. Results: The activities promoted advances in understanding the themes, interdisciplinary integration, theory-practice interaction, and the valuation of health education, despite challenges such as structural barriers, resistance, and professional unavailability. Conclusion: The program has generated positive impacts on student formation and sensitized professionals to equity, promoting changes in health practices, even in the face of the challenges encountered.

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Allana Shirley Gomes da Silva, Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas (UNCISAL)

Aluna de Graduação na Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas (UNCISAL), Maceió, AL, Brasil.

Évily Thaylanne Santos Lima, Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas (UNCISAL)

Aluna de Graduação na Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas (UNCISAL), Maceió, AL, Brasil.

Flavio Henrique Reis Santos, Universidade Estadual de Alagoas (UNEAL)

Master's degree in Public Administration from the Federal University of Alagoas - UFAL (2015 - 2017), with an emphasis on Public Policies and Knowledge Management. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Alagoas - UFAL (1991-1995). Bachelor's degree in Law from the Federal University of Alagoas - UFAL (2005-2011). Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration at the State University of Alagoas - UNEAL (2021). IT public sector professional at UFAL focusing on Network and Federal Governmental Plataform Administration and ITUser's Consultant

Guilherme Luiz Alves da Silva, Universidade Estadual de Alagoas (UNEAL)

Aluno de Graduação na Universidade Estadual de Alagoas (UNEAL), Maceió, AL, Brasil.

Ana Paula Rebelo Aquino Rodrigues, Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas (UNCISAL)

Professora na Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas (UNCISAL), Maceió, AL, Brasil. Doutorado em Ciências.

Tânia Kátia de Araújo Mendes, Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas (UNCISAL)

Professora na Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas (UNCISAL), Maceió, AL, Brasil. Mestrado Profissional em Gestão do Trabalho e da Educação.

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Published

2025-08-29

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Vol. 21 No. 1 (2025): Publicação Continua

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ARTIGOS

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