Diagnóstico educativo quanto aos comportamentos, atitudes e conhecimentos, dos vários atores sociais, em relação ao abate, o consumo e a comercialização da carne bovina, na região de Codó- MA

Abstract

The aim of this study was to characterize the commercial complex that involves cattle slaughter in regional Codo-MA through diagnostic educational-health situation. Was performed to identify the profile of the main social actors in the complex as well as determined the main critical points of production, marketing and consumption of beef. The data collection was conducted through semi-structured and structured direct observations, unstructured interviews. The results showed that, of the 421 consumers surveyed, only 12 (2.9%) knew and knew how to correctly interpret the meaning of the stamps and the majority 370 (87.9%) or completely unaware of the 230 (54.6%) or had ever seen, without knowing its meaning 140 (33.3%). The preference for consumption of fresh beef (fresh meat) fell to 345 (81.9%) of respondents. Of the 27 managers interviewed, 08 (29.6%) stated that they have ever seen and identified three stamps shown, while 10 (37%) have ever seen, but do not know their meaning. Of the 153 handlers and owners of establishments interviewed sale, 89 (58.1%) considered it important that the place of slaughter cattle is clean, even without inspection, while 60 (39.1%) consider it important that the place of slaughter has sanitary inspection. Of the 33 suppliers of cattle for slaughter in slaughterhouses 25 (75%) considered it important to health inspection, it prevents animals unfit for consumption are slaughtered. In a structured interview in reporting the DSC, managers in 11 (40.7%) reported that corrective actions to achieve the slaughtering of cattle, regional, jobs are needed awareness, planning and coordination of the subjects involved. The health educational diagnosis considered of relevance to creating educational programs with the participation of all social actors of this complex, leading to cognitive, affective and psychomotor change projects.