CAPACITAÇÃO DE AGENTES COMUNITÁRIOS DE SAÚDE NO MANEJO DA DIABETES EM IDOSOS: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA DE EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA EM FORMIGA, MG

Heslley Silva; Fernanda Lara Belo; Jonathan  Alexandre de Souza; Beatriz Faria Campos; Luiza Oliveira Silva; Maria Eduarda Guimarães

doi:10.21680/2178-6054.2026v22n1ID40785

CAPACITAÇÃO DE AGENTES COMUNITÁRIOS DE SAÚDE NO MANEJO DA DIABETES EM IDOSOS: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA DE EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA EM FORMIGA, MG

Authors

Heslley Silva Centro Universitário de Formiga (UNIFOR/MG) e Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais (UEMG)
Fernanda Lara Belo Centro Universitário de Formiga
Jonathan Alexandre de Souza Centro Universitário de Formiga
Beatriz Faria Campos Centro Universitário de Formiga
Luiza Oliveira Silva Centro Universitário de Formiga
Maria Eduarda Guimarães Centro Universitário de Formiga

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21680/2178-6054.2026v22n1ID40785

Abstract

This study investigated elderly health with a focus on diabetes mellitus and the challenges faced by Community Health Agents (CHAs) in managing the disease. Through questionnaires applied in the first semester of 2024, CHAs reported difficulties such as patients’ lack of understanding, absence of family support, and work overload. In response, a training course was developed within a university extension project to enhance CHAs' skills in glycemic monitoring and the prevention of complications in elderly patients. The study concludes that continuous training of CHAs, integrated with university extension initiatives, is essential to improving elderly care and strengthening the healthcare system.