O estigma da obesidade: ações de educação permanente em equipes apoiadas pelo NASF/E-MULTI

Abstract

This work reflects on the complexity of obesity and how it operates in the lives of individuals, considering the biological, political and social perspective. The stigma of obesity is committed by health professionals, when they only prioritize weight reduction as a therapeutic goal, instead of listening, acceptance and bonding, which are the basis for adherence to treatment. This is an experience report using the Arco de Maguerez Problematization Methodology, with the aim of problematizing the issue of obesity stigma in teams complemented by NASF/e-Multi, in the space of continuing education. The steps demonstrated and reported were based on observation of reality, key points, theorization, solution hypotheses and application to reality. It was identified, through analysis of the meetings, that Primary Care professionals have a shallow knowledge about the multifactorial causes of obesity, the ways in which stigma manifests itself, nor that exists in healthcare spaces. From this perspective, the continuing education meetings promoted, through questions, a discussion about the stigma of obesity and the ways to minimize weight prejudice, in order to qualify care in Primary Care.