Extension activities, health promotion and sustainable development: the experience of a nursing research group

摘要

Introduction: The university extension activities are a form of interaction between the university and the community, and based on it, different health promotion activities can be developed, as the sustainable development of vulnerable communities for example. Objective: To report the experience of a research group in the development of extension activities in nursing for the health promotion and sustainable development of quilombo communities. Methods: This is a descriptive, experience report-type study about the extension activities carried out by a nursing research group in Praia Grande, Morere and Monte Alegre communities in the state of Bahia. Participants were individuals of 12-25 years of age, of both genders. Conclusions: Among the main results, the sustainable development of communities and the exchange of knowledge between them and the participating undergraduate students can be highlighted.