Abstract
Preventive Healthcare comprises a series of attitudes taken in advance with the intent of preventing diseases. It was prepared as an online PowerPoint presentation conducted for pregnant women or women trying to conceive, to promote awareness about the importance of lifestyle and vaccination on their health, as well as on their babies. The impact on the community was also approached since vaccination is an integral part of public health. The preconception period, pregnancy, and first semester of a baby’s life were addressed. It was asked the participants to fill a question sheet before and after the presentation so that we could evaluate the impact of this activity on their opinion about the topics. The use of collaborative tools, using information and communication technology, and virtual environments, allowed the participation and viability of the intervention and enhanced collaborative actions during the session. The obtained results indicated that they were more clarified about their beliefs and doubts regarding Preventive Healthcare. To conclude, it is believed that this presentation had a positive effect on the participants, by encouraging them to search for reliable information and spread the message. Sustainable societies require social, economic, and cultural transformations.
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Oliveira, D.S. et al. (2024). Community Intervention on Preventive Medicine: Empowering Pregnant Women for Better Health Indicators. In: Silva, C., Silva, S., Mota, D., Peres, P. (eds) Smart Learning Solutions for Sustainable Societies. Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-0661-7_4
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