(Re) inventing educational practices for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: experience report

Abstract

The socioeconomic and lifestyle changes of the population contributed to the Brazilian epidemiological scenario, with a high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. The present study aims to present the report of experience of extension action developed by medical students, aiming to promote health and prevent cardiovascular diseases and diabetes during the period of public health emergency caused by the pandemic of COVID-19. This is an experience report of a critical-reflexive approach describing the stages of the educational activity. The students actively developed the educational content and disseminated it through social media. The proposal promoted new paths for innovative and active learning by professionals focused on a comprehensive health model, which prioritizes health promotion and disease prevention, in addition, it enabled students to recognize their social role as health professionals.