Author:

• Edinilsa Ramos de Souza - Souza, E.R - <edinilsaramos@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0903-4525

Co-author(s):

• Cristiane Batista Andrade - Andrade, C.B - <cristiane.batista.andrade@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1441-9171
• Daniella Harth Costa - Costa, D.H - <daniellaharth@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9881-9545

Abstract:

This article analyzes the implementation process of the Violence Prevention and Health Promotion Centers/NPVPS, created based on the National Policy for Reducing Morbidity and MortalityAccidents and Violence/PNRMAV. This process was monitored through data531 questionnaires and 63 interviewsan evaluative survey with managers and professionalsthe three levels of health care were analyzed. Quantitative data were described and content analysis of the interviews was carried out. There are state centers in 56.2% of primary care units; 63.5% in hospital and pre-hospital units, 54.4% in rehabilitation units. Municipal Nuclei in 18.8% of the first, 31.5% of the second and 29.1% of the third. The State ones support 83.8 of the primary care units in the municipalities; 84.1% pre and hospital care and 79.2% of rehabilitation instances. Municipalities support Health Units in the following proportions: 96.2% of primary care; 97.1% of pre and hospital-level units; and 93.1% of those referring to rehabilitation. Although interviewees reaffirmed the support they receive, the study found several problems in the functioning of the Centers: diffuse characteristics, high turnover, shortage of professionals and lack of technical, political and financial support.

Keywords:

Violence Prevention Center; Health policy; Accident prevention

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