Contributions given by Child Development Agents to Primary Health Care

Abstract

This article aims to describe the work of Child Development Agents (CDA) from domestic visit reports in order to identify results in the monitoring of pregnant women and children in Primary Care centers, as a child development project. This is an experience report using documental analysis of records made by the CDA. This study included 179 domestic visits that indicated actions to be directed at pregnant women and children of 0-3 years. The analysis pointed out important contributions related to the identification of risk factors in early childhood and in the families of the children, including referrals to competent technical staff as a follow up. The CDA interventions were considered effective for health promotion, since families and caregivers of children can be oriented regarding the bases of the proper development of their children.