Experiencia y capacitación profesional en la ejecución del Programa Salud en la Escuela

Resumen

Objective: To analyze the association between experience and professional training in the School Health Program. Method: Descriptive, inferential, quantitative and normative study. The data were collected from May to July 2017 through a questionnaire based in the School Health Program, with the participation of professionals from the Family Health Strategy. Results: 105 professionals participated in the study. The average time working in the Family Health Strategy and in the School Health Program is 12.1 and 7.2 years, respectively. 94.3% of the professionals feel qualified to perform the activities of the School Health Program, although only 30.5% have participated in training. There is statistical association between experience and professional training. Conclusion: The professionals who conduct activities in the School Health Program undergo few training processes, but feel qualified to carry out the activities proposed.