0066/2026 - Preceptoria na qualificação dos Agentes de Saúde no Brasil: análise das características dos preceptores do Programa Saúde com Agente (PSA) Preceptorship in the qualification of Health Agents in Brazil: analysis of the characteristics of instructors in the Saúde com Agente Program (PSA)
O artigo analisa o perfil sociodemográfico, de formação e trabalho dos preceptores vinculados ao Programa Saúde com Agente (PSA). Foi realizado um estudo transversal, descritivo, através da aplicação de um questionário online. Todos os preceptores vinculados ao Programa Saúde com Agente (PSA), foram convidados a responder o questionário, auto preenchível com perguntas estruturadas. Para a presente análise os dados foram classificados em três dimensões: “perfil sociodemográfico”, “perfil de formação e experiência profissional” e “características do vínculo profissional”. A amostra é formada por 3.834 participantes. 88,5% eram do sexo feminino e 52,2% são negros (44,6% pardos e 7,6% pretos). Em relação à escolaridade, 99,7% dos preceptores declararam ter concluído o ensino superior, sendo 83,3% cursaram Enfermagem. 48,3% tem 10 anos ou mais anos de experiência em Atenção Primária à Saúde. Verificou-se que 39,8% dos preceptores atuam como estatutários nos municípios, 20,6% possuem contrato por tempo determinado, 19,7% são funcionários públicos, 9,1% possuem cargos comissionados e 7,5% se encontram sob o regime da Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (CLT). Dentre os preceptores 61,7% atuam em áreas urbanas e 14,1% em áreas rurais. Compreender melhor os resultados da atuação dos preceptores, que são profissionais do SUS, no âmbito da formação técnica de trabalhadores e profissionais da saúde em outros espaços de integração ensino, serviço e comunidade é de suma importância para a efetividade da educação permanente em saúde no país.
Palavras-chave:
preceptoria, educação na saúde, saúde da família, atenção primária à saúde
Abstract:
This article analyzes the sociodemographic, educational, and professional profile of preceptors linked to the Saúde com Agente Program (PSA). A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted through an online questionnaire. Data were classified into three dimensions: "sociodemographic profile," "educational profile and professional experience," and "characteristics of the professional bond." The sample consisted of 3,834 participants. Findings showed that 88.5% were female and 52.2% were Black or Mixed-race (44.6% pardo and 7.6% preto). Regarding education, 99.7% of preceptors reported having a higher education degree, with 83.3% having studied Nursing. Additionally, 48.3% have 10 or more years of experience in Primary Health Care (PHC). Regarding professional status, 39.8% act as statutory civil servants in their municipalities, 20.6% have fixed-term contracts, 19.7% are public employees, 9.1% hold commissioned positions, and 7.5% are under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) regime. Among the preceptors, 61.7% work in urban areas and 14.1% in rural areas. Understanding the outcomes of the performance of these preceptors—who are professionals within the Unified Health System (SUS)—in the context of technical training for health workers in other spaces of teaching-service-community integration is of paramount importance for the effectiveness of continuing health education in the country.
Keywords:
Preceptorship; Health Personnel; Primary Health Care; Continuing Education.
Preceptorship in the qualification of Health Agents in Brazil: analysis of the characteristics of instructors in the Saúde com Agente Program (PSA)
Resumo (abstract):
This article analyzes the sociodemographic, educational, and professional profile of preceptors linked to the Saúde com Agente Program (PSA). A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted through an online questionnaire. Data were classified into three dimensions: "sociodemographic profile," "educational profile and professional experience," and "characteristics of the professional bond." The sample consisted of 3,834 participants. Findings showed that 88.5% were female and 52.2% were Black or Mixed-race (44.6% pardo and 7.6% preto). Regarding education, 99.7% of preceptors reported having a higher education degree, with 83.3% having studied Nursing. Additionally, 48.3% have 10 or more years of experience in Primary Health Care (PHC). Regarding professional status, 39.8% act as statutory civil servants in their municipalities, 20.6% have fixed-term contracts, 19.7% are public employees, 9.1% hold commissioned positions, and 7.5% are under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) regime. Among the preceptors, 61.7% work in urban areas and 14.1% in rural areas. Understanding the outcomes of the performance of these preceptors—who are professionals within the Unified Health System (SUS)—in the context of technical training for health workers in other spaces of teaching-service-community integration is of paramount importance for the effectiveness of continuing health education in the country.
Palavras-chave (keywords):
Preceptorship; Health Personnel; Primary Health Care; Continuing Education.
Knauth, DR, Kolling, AF, Nardi, HC, Bueno,D, Silva, IMF, Wagner, SA, Pires, FS, Teixeira, LB. Preceptoria na qualificação dos Agentes de Saúde no Brasil: análise das características dos preceptores do Programa Saúde com Agente (PSA). Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2026/mar). [Citado em 14/08/2026].
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