Contributions of Better Childhood for growth and child development in family perception

Objective: To know the perceptions of the families served by Best Childhood First about their repercussions on children’s growth and development and on the family care of children. Methods: Qualitative study carried in the household of 15 families. Data were collected by semistructured interviews in September 2016 followed by analysis of thematic content. Results: They identified that growing and developing are processes that occur together, acknowledged the support of the visitors, that situations of vulnerability and the constant exchange of visitors interfere in the growth and development of children, that the program offers the construction of learning and strengthening of effective family care. Conclusion: It is recommended that nursing be included in the interdisciplinary team, and that the Best Childhood First be visualized in primary care as a strategy capable of strengthening the promotion of health and the integral care for the child and his family