Educação em saúde no ambiente escolar: a importância da formação docente visando o suporte a alunos com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 1

Abstract

This dissertation aims to contribute to the training and pedagogical guidance of teachers and other members of the school community, ensuring the reception, safety, and improvement of the quality of the teaching-learning process for students with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). The research, with a qualitative and exploratory approach, was conducted in public schools in Cornélio Procópio – PR, involving teachers and students diagnosed with T1DM. Data collection was carried out through semi-open questionnaires applied to students with T1DM and their teachers. For data analysis, the triangulation technique was used, combining the perceptions of both groups to achieve a deeper understanding of the phenomenon within the school context. This approach was complemented by the categorization of information, which made it possible to identify patterns, support the development of a good practices guide on T1DM, and ensure the robustness and consistency of the results. The findings reveal significant gaps in the initial and continuing education of teachers regarding Health Education (HE), especially in managing chronic conditions such as T1DM. It was found that many teachers do not feel prepared to deal with emergency situations, to adequately welcome students, or to integrate pedagogical practices with the necessary health care. Based on these results, a guide of good practices and awareness on Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in the school context was developed, aiming to promote safer, more inclusive, and humanized practices. The study highlights the urgency of educational policies that promote interdisciplinarity between health and education, ensuring the right to learning and comprehensive care for all students.