A formação de profissionais de saúde no cuidado às comunidades quilombolas: um relato de experiência

Objectives: To report the experience of teachers and students of courses in the health area during the activities of the optional subject “Health in Quilombos”. Methods: This is an experience report, based on the experience of the teachers of the subject, during the teaching and extension activities carried out in a remaining quilombo community (RQC) in the state of Tocantins. Results: Four dimensions were raised: the lack of knowledge about the living and health conditions of the remaining quilombos’ populations; The scarcity of study material on the subject; Ethnic-racial issues as determinants of health and the interest of academics in building practices in the community. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the importance of the insertion of content and extension activities directed to the health of CRQs, for teachers and students of Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT).