%0 Journal Article %T Effects of television programs about Family Health %A Vagner Ferreira do Nascimento %J Revista Gest£¿o & Sa¨²de %D 2012 %I Universidade de Bras¨ªlia %X This is an observational study, which sought to reflect on the impact of television programs on family health. Thus, from February to July 2011, a Family Health Unit of Barra do Gar as - Mato Grosso, the researcher observed the behavior of customers, through spontaneous expressions which referred to the materials or articles about health programs. At the end of the study, it wasfound that such programs stimulated and generated new behaviors, especially in women. But to do so, health professionals must engage with this media education and participate in the conduct of learned information in accordance with the need of the viewer. %K Communication %K Television %K Family Health. %U http://www.gestaoesaude.unb.br/index.php/gestaoesaude/article/view/200/pdf