Year: 2022
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aims to describe the profile of local health counselors (CLS) in Joinville/SC. A quali-quantitative survey was carried out. The data collection procedure used was an online questionnaire, with open and closed questions in which there was the participation of 71 CLS out of 264. There was a prevalence of CLS of the female gender, married, employees of the public sector, without experience in the health area and representatives of users (civil society) and the Northern Health District. The CLS value this social control space and see its intervention as relevant to the effectiveness of the SUS. The respondents’ assessment was positive regarding the support and transparency of the municipality with regard to technical support, infrastructure and access to the information necessary for effective participation and social control. The relationship with the Municipal Health Council was seen as favorable to the strengthening of SUS in Joinville. The training of CLS is perceived as necessary and requires investment by the government. Demands such as the role of councilors, the public budget, the role of the Public Prosecutor and social transparency, were cited as possible topics in future training.
DOI: 10.14393/hygeia63937
Language: English
Topic: Public Health in Brazil
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4213045785