0232/2023 - O papel dos agentes comunitários de saúde no enfrentamento à pandemia de covid-19, o caso de Peruíbe (SP), Brasil The role of community health agents in facing the covid-19 pandemic, the case of Peruíbe (SP), Brazil
O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar o papel dos/as agentes comunitários de saúde na implementação das ações de atenção primaria na pandemia da covid-19 no município de Peruíbe (SP). Trata-se de um estudo de caso qualitativo, orientado pela perspectiva teórica proposta por Lipsky, segundo a qual os burocratas de nível de rua (BNR) têm um papel central na implementação das políticas públicas. A ferramenta de pesquisa foi a entrevista semiestruturada, realizada com quatro BNR (dois agentes comunitários de saúde, um médico e uma enfermeira) e quatro gestores da saúde local. A análise dos discursos possibilitou identificar três dimensões da ação municipal no combate à crise sanitária: a organização do sistema de saúde; as atividades das/dos ACS; e a retomada da rotina da APS. Concluímos que os agentes comunitários tiveram um papel ativo nas diversas ações desenvolvidas localmente para o enfrentamento da covid-19.
Palavras-chave:
Agentes Comunitários de Saúde; Atenção Primária à Saúde Covid-19; Recursos Humanos em Saúde; Pandemia
Abstract:
The objective of this study was to identify the role of community health workers in the implementation of primary care actions in the pandemic of covid-19 in the municipality of Peruíbe (SP, Brazil). This is a qualitative case study, guided by the theoretical perspective proposed by Lipsky, according to which street-level bureaucrats play a central role in the implementation of public policies. The research tool was the semi-structured interview, conducted with two community health agents, a doctor and a nurse, and four local health managers. The analysis of the speeches made it possible to identify three dimensions of municipal action to combat the health crisis: the organization of the health system; the activities of community health workers; and the restart of primary health care routine. We concluded that community health workers played an active role in the various actions developed locally to confront covid-19.
Keywords:
Community Health Workers; Primary Health Care; Covid-19; Health Workforce; Pandemics
The role of community health agents in facing the covid-19 pandemic, the case of Peruíbe (SP), Brazil
Resumo (abstract):
The objective of this study was to identify the role of community health workers in the implementation of primary care actions in the pandemic of covid-19 in the municipality of Peruíbe (SP, Brazil). This is a qualitative case study, guided by the theoretical perspective proposed by Lipsky, according to which street-level bureaucrats play a central role in the implementation of public policies. The research tool was the semi-structured interview, conducted with two community health agents, a doctor and a nurse, and four local health managers. The analysis of the speeches made it possible to identify three dimensions of municipal action to combat the health crisis: the organization of the health system; the activities of community health workers; and the restart of primary health care routine. We concluded that community health workers played an active role in the various actions developed locally to confront covid-19.
Palavras-chave (keywords):
Community Health Workers; Primary Health Care; Covid-19; Health Workforce; Pandemics
Malinverni, C., Brigagão, J.I.M, Gervasio, M.G, Lucena, F.S. O papel dos agentes comunitários de saúde no enfrentamento à pandemia de covid-19, o caso de Peruíbe (SP), Brasil. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2023/Ago). [Citado em 08/11/2024].
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