[Connections among nursing, nutrition and social work, pioneering female careers in the healthcare area].
This is a historical-social research about the emergence of the nutrition and social work professions between the 1930's and the mid 20th century. This study analyzes the circumstances involved in the beginning of both courses, nutrition and social work, at Anna Nery School/FURJ and compares the work developed by nurses, nutritionists, and social workers at the time. The primary research sources are found at School of Nursing Anna Nery Archives Center/FURJ and among other documents they include written documents and oral speeches. The secondary sources were articles, books, and theses. The analyses of these texts and documents showed that the school played a decisive role in the emergence of these new professions, which contributed to a better organization and operation of health services and to a more complete care provision to the clients. At the same time, their feminine characteristics appeared to benefit the insertion of women in qualified work positions in the mental health area.
Aperibense
Pacita Geovana Gama de Sousa
PG
EEAN/UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. pacitageovana@yahoo.com.br
Barreira
Ieda de Alencar
Ide A
D002321:Career Choice; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D009729:Nursing; D052756:Nutritional Sciences; D012947:Social Work; D014931:Women, Working
Nexos entre enfermagem, nutrição e serviço social, profissões femininas pioneiras na area da saúde*.