Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: LETICIA LUANA CLAUDINO DA SILVA

Uma banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : LETICIA LUANA CLAUDINO DA SILVA
DATE: 29/01/2025
TIME: 09:00
LOCAL: Plataforma Google Meet - Link de acesso: https://meet.google.com/wjt-taxo-bke
TITLE:

EQUITY IN HEALTH WORK: AN INTERSECTIONAL STUDY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS AND ENDEMIC DISEASE CONTROL AGENTS IN A MUNICIPALITY IN NORTHEAST BRAZIL

KEY WORDS:

Equity. Community Health Agents. Endemic Disease Control Agent.

PAGES: 57
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Saúde Coletiva
SUMMARY:

Introduction: Equity in healthcare work is a fundamental dimension of the Unified Health System (SUS), which, established by Law No. 8.080 and guaranteed by the Federal Constitution of 1988, has universality, comprehensiveness, and equity in access to health services as its principles. This system represents a milestone in consolidating the right to health as a universal right in Brazil, being recognized as an achievement of Brazilian society. The analysis of the working conditions of Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Endemic Control Workers (ECWs) reveals significant challenges, especially when considering the intersectionality of the issues that traverse their experiences. Objectives: To analyze the perception of community health workers and endemic control workers from a northeastern municipality participating in the "Speak with the Agent" project about inequity in healthcare work and its implications for their daily lives. Methodology: This is a qualitative and exploratory research, set in a municipality in Northeast Brazil. The population of this study will consist of community health agents and endemic disease control agents of the SUS (Unified Health System) from a northeastern municipality. The study participants are involved in an extension project, respecting the previously established inclusion and exclusion criteria. For the analysis of sociodemographic data, the data were organized in electronic spreadsheets and submitted to statistical analysis using SPSS software version 22.0. Regarding the qualitative data obtained through interviews, so far, seven interviews have been conducted and are in the process of transcription and data refinement to be submitted to IRAMUTEQ for subsequent interpretation, based on Bardin's content analysis. Preliminary results: The results show the age distribution of the participants, with ages ranging from 29 to 55 years, the most frequent age among the participants being 49 years, indicating a predominance of individuals in their adult phase. Regarding the distribution of education levels, the result indicates that there is a diversity in education levels, with most participants having completed higher education. The data point to a diversity in the profile of the agents. In terms of race, the distribution shows significant racial diversity among the participants, with a predominance of mixed-race and black people. The data point to a diversity in the profile of the agents. Final considerations: The relevance of understanding the perceptions of the participants about inequities in the healthcare work environment is highlighted. The preliminary results indicate the need for practices that promote equity and justice within the Unified Health System. The analysis highlights the strategic role of these professionals in consolidating the principles of SUS and reinforces the importance of initiatives like the "Speak with the Agent" project, which aims to strengthen public health actions in a more equitable and humanized manner.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 1119740 - MAURICIO WIERING PINTO TELLES
Interna - 1231563 - ANA KALLINY DE SOUSA SEVERO
Interno - 3474916 - JOSE JAILSON DE ALMEIDA JUNIOR
Externo à Instituição - MARCUS VALERIUS DA SILVA PEIXOTO - UFS