A IMPORTÂNCIA DA GARANTIA DOS DIREITOS REPRODUTIVOS DA MULHER E EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA

INTRODUCTION: This study addresses the importance of women's sexual and reproductive rights, which encompass access to information, healthcare services, and bodily autonomy, essential for promoting public health and gender equity. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to analyze how ensuring reproductive rights and health education act as essential tools to promote women's health and well-being across various social and cultural contexts. METHODOLOGY: An integrative literature review was conducted following rigorous methodological steps, including articles published in the last five years in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, sourced from Scielo, PubMed, Medline, and BVS databases. RESULTS: Initially, 952 articles were identified without applying eligibility criteria. After applying filters (published in the last five years, in Portuguese, English, or Spanish), the total was reduced to 282 articles. Using the RYYAN platform for screening, 34 duplicate articles and 189 that did not meet the research criteria were excluded, leaving 59 articles. Based on the eligibility criteria, a full reading of the 59 resulting articles was performed, and 10 articles were selected for the integrative review. DISCUSSION: The discussion highlights current challenges, such as social inequalities and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the urgency of public policies to ensure these rights, particularly for specific social groups, such as women in vulnerable situations and marginalized populations. CONCLUSION: Health education is a powerful tool to promote awareness and female autonomy, strengthening the realization of reproductive rights and contributing to reducing gender inequalities. Protecting and recognizing these rights are essential for building a fairer society, directly impacting women's quality of life.