HEALTH PROMOTION BY NURSING STUDENTS IN AMAZONIAN RIVERSIDE COMMUNITIES: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Amazonian riverine communities face challenges in accessing healthcare due to geographical conditions and the sociocultural particularities of their territories. In this context, health promotion activities can prevent health problems and contribute to the practical training of nursing students. This study aimed to highlight the relevance of these activities to undergraduate nursing education by identifying strategies and contributions arising from engagement with riverine communities. This is a narrative literature review with a qualitative approach and descriptive design, based on articles published in Portuguese between 2021 and 2025. The literature search considered the Virtual Health Library (VHL), SciELO, LILACS, and PubMed, using terms related to the topic. After the selection process, five studies were included in the analysis. The findings covered field practice, school-based health education, intestinal parasitic infection prevention, rural internships, and riverine outreach missions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The identified contributions included the integration of theory and practice, recognition of territorial and cultural specificities, educational strategies, and an understanding of barriers to healthcare access. It is concluded that these experiences can foster professional competencies and health promotion. Further research is needed to investigate their contributions to academic training and the health conditions of riverine communities.