Endometriose: sensibilização e informação vinculadas pelo desenvolvimento de cartilha educativa

Abstract

The aim of this study was to develop an educational booklet on endometriosis, containing information about the pathology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments, in order to provide relevant information to the general population and contribute to the scientific dissemination of the disease. The methodology adopted was descriptive and documentary, involving a bibliographic survey using academic platforms such as Lilacs, Pubmed, Scielo, and Google Scholar. The search terms used were: endometriosis; epidemiological profile; educational material; scientific dissemination; women's health, and the endometriosis descriptors: symptoms; diagnosis; and treatment, as verified in Decs/Mesh (https://decs.bvsalud.org/ths?filter=ths_termall&q=endometriose). The bibliographic collection supported the development of an illustrative and informative educational booklet, using a language that is easily understandable, targeting both the general community and the scientific community. It was concluded, after analyzing the current context of endometriosis, that there is a need for the development of educational and informational projects to raise awareness about the disease among communities. In this way, it is possible to bring about a significant change in the reality of communities, especially those in peripheral areas that lack information and assistance.