Abstract

PEREZ MARTINEZ, Víctor T.. Knowledges on the University Extent process in a health area. Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr [online]. 2010, vol.26, n.1, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-3038.

Introduction: the University Extent has an integrating totalizator quality. Also, it has a double character of be an integral part and a function of a process. It is the clear rout to direct the integral cultural training. Objectives: to assess the staff knowledge of the educational department of "Ana Betancourt" University Polyclinic on the University Extent process. Method: it is an exploratory and descriptive study. Authors applied, with previous consent, a semi-structured anonymous survey (8 questions, 7 closed and 1 open final) in 10 professors to collect the information. Results: the 100 % of person polled confirmed to know that in its health area extension actions are carried out, however, only the 60 % marked in a correct way, the total of these actions. All participants indicated in an unsuitable way that the subject group was the framework where the strategic planning of extension work is materialized and to assured not to know that in its institution there was a department directing these actions. Person polled not to know the guiding documents of the extension work and the main features to direct the priority lines for the development of such task. However, the total sample considered appropriately that the health promotion is the central axis this extension task in Cuban Medical University. Conclusions: the staff knowledge is insufficient and it is based among other features in the ignorance of main documents, lineaments and priorities governing the extension work in Cuba.

Keywords : University Extension; health area; knowledges; professor.

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