REVISTA ELETRÔNICA EXTENSÃO EM DEBATE

THE ROLE OF THE AMAMENTA HUPAA EXTENSION PROJECT IN PROMOTING BREASTFEEDING THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ACTIONS

THE ROLE OF THE AMAMENTA HUPAA EXTENSION PROJECT IN PROMOTING BREASTFEEDING THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ACTIONS

Milena Ferreira Cavalcante César

Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Isabely Oliveira Tenório Barros

Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Carine da Silva Vieira

Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Fayruz Helou Martins

Hospital Universitário Professor Alberto Antunes

Myrtis Katille de Assunção Bezerra

Universidade Federal de Alagoas

DOI: https://doi.org/10.28998/rexd.v24.19469

Keywords: Teaching materials. Breastfeeding. Hospital education service. Maternal and child health. Extension.

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Abstract

The "Amamenta HUPAA" Extension Project promotes exclusive and continued breastfeeding through educational activities and teaching materials for pregnant and postpartum women at the Professor Alberto Antunes University Hospital (HUPAA). Led by Nutrition and Psychology students from UFAL, it includes weekly visits with discussion groups and informative materials based on scientific guidelines. The activities expand knowledge about breastfeeding, help overcome challenges and reinforce adherence to breastfeeding. In addition to in-person interventions, content is shared on social media (Instagram), expanding the reach of information and ensuring that more breastfeeding women have access to reliable guidance, contributing to ongoing support. The interdisciplinary approach and accessible materials strengthen the positive impact on maternal and child health, demonstrating the effectiveness of educational strategies in the hospital and digital context.

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Author Biographies

Milena Ferreira Cavalcante César, Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Undergraduate in Nutrition at the Federal University of Alagoas. Extensionist and researcher in the Amamenta, Hupaa project.

Isabely Oliveira Tenório Barros, Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Undergraduate in Nutrition at the Federal University of Alagoas. Extensionist and researcher in the Amamenta, Hupaa project.

Carine da Silva Vieira, Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Undergraduate in Nutrition at the Federal University of Alagoas. Extensionist and researcher in the Amamenta, Hupaa project.

Fayruz Helou Martins, Hospital Universitário Professor Alberto Antunes

Graduated in Psychology from the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás (PUC), with a Full Degree (2000). In-service training in the area of ​​​​Children's Hospital Psychology at the Maternal and Child Hospital of Brasília (HRAS) by the Foundation for Teaching and Research in Health Sciences FEPCES, Master in Psychology from the Federal University of Alagoas, specialist in Hospital Psychology from the Futura University, Specialist in Health Preceptorship from the Federal University of Natal (UFRN) and specialist in Perinatal Psychology, from the Unyleya Institute. Baby-Friendly Hospital, working with stimulation and guidance on breastfeeding.

Myrtis Katille de Assunção Bezerra, Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Graduated in nutrition from the Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL). Master in human nutrition, with an area of ​​concentration in epidemiology of nutritional disorders (UFAL). PhD in Health Sciences from Fiocruz in Pernambuco. Postgraduate student in Hospital Nutrition at the Albert Einstein Israelite Research Institute (São Paulo). Adjunct professor in the nutrition course at the Federal University of Alagoas in the subject of maternal and child nutrition. Coordinator of the extension and research project Amamenta, HUPAA. Permanent Professor of the Professional Master's Degree in Health Education (UFAL).

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