Author:

• Mariana Navarro Tavares de Melo - Tavares de Melo, Mariana Navarro - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - <mariana.ntdm@gmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• Djalma Agripino de Melo Filho - Melo Filho, Djalma Agripino de - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - <djalma.melofilho@hotmail.com>
• Ronice Maria Pereira Franco de Sá - Franco de Sá, Ronice Maria Pereira - Recife, Pernambuco - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - <ronicefranco@gmail.com>

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Abstract:

The Brazilian School Feeding Program has intersectoral character, encourages social participation, local economies and is considered as a practice of health promotion. In the Northeast Region, the city of Tabira has done an excellent management of its school feeding program in 2012. To understand the processes related to the continuity of the innovative actions carried out, this study analyzed the positive and negative factors related to the sustainability of the innovations in Tabira. The research used a qualitative approach with case study strategy. A focus group, semi-structured interviews with key actors and document analysis were realized. The data were processed with content analysis and thematic analysis. Positive organizational and socio-political factors were: the program institutionalization, the efficient use of financial resources, municipalized management, high community participation and the use of local resources. Negative factors were: low inter-sectoral coordination and training and poor professional qualification. The strong political engagement at the local level showed both a positive and a negative impact.

Keywords:

Health PromotionPublic Health SchoolsProgram SustainabilityProgram EvaluationCase Studies.

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