Abstract
The occurrence of deaths and illnesses related to alcohol consumption is relevant throughout the world, causing exorbitant costs for the population. This is a qualitative and quantitative intervention study in order to analyze the effectiveness of a refresher course for professionals working with Primary Health Care (PHC) as regards knowledge and means of approach on the issue of alcohol consumption in a city of the State of Minas Gerais. The course followed the guidance of the constructs of Health Promotion as a theoretical framework. It was applied a questionnaire with closed questions regarding the content worked before and after the course. The sample consisted of 39 participants working with PHC. The results revealed that after the completion of the course the total percentage of correct answers was 81%, showing an increase of 11.4% in the number of correct answers. We conclude that the intervention model that consists of a course addressing everyday topics, plus meetings with debates and space for the participation of professionals, is a viable proposal to refresh professionals facing the issue of alcohol consumption. The proposal also presents a possibility for the Psychology professional to work in the municipal health network with a focus on the Health Promotion constructs.
Primary Health Care; Mental Health; Alcohol Use Disorders; Health Promotion