KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF NURSING AUXILIARY AT THE IMMUNIZATION ROOM

Authors

  • Lucas Rodrigues Feitosa
  • Jullyanne Alexandre Feitosa
  • Maria Wanderleya de Lavor Coriolano

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v15i4.20370

Keywords:

Immunization, Nursing Education, Community health nursing, Primary healthcare

Abstract

This study uses a qualitative approach and aimed to examine knowledge and practices of the nursing auxiliary in the immunization room considering their role in Primary Care. The instruments for data collection were interviews and non-participant observation, applied to 10 nursing auxiliaries. Data analysis was performed according to Bardin’s content analysis, including the development of five thematic categories: Contamination with materials in the room of vaccines; Dispose of garbage produced in the vaccination room, Continuing education of professionals at the immunization room; guidelines provided to mothers; Nurses and nursing auxiliaries relationship. Highlighted problems: The mechanicalness of work, lack of training, lack of guidance to customers on the purpose of immunization and side effects were some problems. Greater investment in continuing education of professionals combining scientific knowledge to daily work for a more strengthened and humanized is recommended.

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Published

2010-12-24

How to Cite

Feitosa, L. R., Feitosa, J. A., & Coriolano, M. W. de L. (2010). KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF NURSING AUXILIARY AT THE IMMUNIZATION ROOM. Cogitare Enfermagem, 15(4). https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v15i4.20370

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 4 (2010)

Section

Research

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