Endometriose na escola: análise de materiais didáticos das escolas públicas de ensino fundamental maior do município de São João do Piauí-PI

Abstract

Endometriosis is a disease that affects thousands of women worldwide. It is characterized by the presence of tissue similar to the uterine endometrium outside the uterus, such as in the pelvic cavity, bladder, ureters, diaphragm, retrocervical region, rectovaginal septum, vagina, intestines, and peritoneum. This study aimed to analyze how endometriosis is addressed in textbooks and supplementary educational materials used in public schools in the municipality of São João do Piauí – PI, in the year 2025. The research adopted a qualitative, exploratory-descriptive approach, with an emphasis on the documental analysis of selected school materials. The study was conducted in three main stages: survey and collection of didactic materials used in the 8th and 9th grades of elementary school, particularly in Science and related subjects; analysis of the selected content based on defined criteria to identify and assess the presence of the topic; and interpretation of the results. It was found that endometriosis was not present in any of the materials analyzed. Based on this, it is concluded that there is an urgent need to include this condition in school discussions, as addressing endometriosis in an accessible and respectful manner contributes to the development of self-care, the understanding of one’s own body, and the deconstruction of stigmas related to menstruation and female pain.