ACADEMIA CARIOCA PROGRAM: UTILIZING THE BELLY DANCE AS THE STRATEGY FOR LIFE QUALITY IN HEALTH (SMSRJ-BRAZIL)

Introduction: The Academia Carioca Program, implemented by the Municipal Health Secretariat of Rio de Janeiro in 2009, by offering regular physical activity oriented by physical education professional, integrated actions and services of Family Health, it acts in the expansion of the coordination of health care. Among the various ways to promote physical activity in the Family Clinic Armando Palhares (CFAP), was initiated the practice of Belly Dance as form of communication, physical, mental and social welfare. Objective: To describe the Belly Dance as a health promotion strategy for strengthening Expanded Clinic through the Academia Carioca Program. Methods: Was held situational analysis of the territory after meetings of health teams, which determined the choice of activity. Evaluated by community testing, which were comparatively analyzed (admission and after six months) data obtained through the questionnaire SF-36 quality of life (the Program protocol). Results and conclusions: Responses were analyzed 25 female participants, 80% of adult and elderly. It was found that 90% improved social and emotional aspects and 75% of the overall health. These achievements demonstrated the development of creativity, autonomy and spontaneity in the group, playing the role of multiplier of knowledge obtained for the family and social life. We conclude that multiply health through strategies such as Belly Dancing, promotes quality of life and can prevent injuries in health indicators related to the emotional and social issues. In addition to strengthening communication between the group and the GFC and enhance support for the practice of family medicine and community in territory.