Health education for women
experience report on mental and gynecological health experiences in the community
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https://doi.org/10.56102/afmo.2025.404Keywords:
Gynecology, Comprehensive health care, Psychiatry, Health promotion, Health educationAbstract
Introduction: Integrated educational interventions are important for addressing topics that remain taboo regarding the physical and mental health of women. Objective: To share knowledge and reinforce health-promoting behaviors among women, especially from gynecological and psychiatric perspectives. Methodology: This experience report described an educational intervention focused on the mental and gynecological health of women conducted by medical students from the Academic League of Psychiatry and Mental Health in partnership with the Academic League of Gynecology. Results: The initial perception of the participants was marked by beliefs and terminology related to women and mental health that were often associated with stigma. Conclusion: Combining academic expertise with community participation was effective in promoting health among women.
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