HEALTH EDUCATION ON HYPERTENSION, DIABETES AND PROSTATE CANCER: EXPERIENCE REPORT ON BLUE NOVEMBER CAMPAIGN

Introduction: High blood pressure is a disease with high prevalence in Brazil and because of that, it´s a common cause of outpatient visits in the universities. It has slowly evolution, leading to serious complications if not treated properly. To facilitate the understanding of causes and prevention of hypertension, health care students and doctors conduct educational activities in Blue November. Goals: Disclose the activity of integration between health care students held to promote educational activities with a focus on men's health, raising awareness of risk factors and prevention of hypertension. Methodology: Report of experience activities with integration of medical, dental or nursing students of Grande Rio University. Results: Were confectioned educational banners about hypertension, diabetes and prostate cancer, which were exposed during the event and subsequently set out in Outpatient University. The event had blood pressure measurement tents, medical appointment and groups for orientation. The activity took place in celebration of the Blue November and encompassed beyond prostate cancer, important aspects on human health such as blood pressure and diabetes. The event addressed the importance of multidisciplinary team and integrative medical practices to combat hypertension and diabetes. Conclusion: Educational activities and events involving transmission of knowledge about hypertension for patients are essential for prevention and maintenance of patients health. The participation of students in this educational process is important not only for the expansion of knowledge, but to fight complications of the disease.