Mental health and primary care: an experience with community health agents in Salvador-BA - doi:10.5020/18061230.2009.p264

Authors

  • Allann Carneiro Cunha Universidade do Estado da Bahia
  • Ana Carolina Moreira Oliveira Universidade do Estado da Bahia
  • Mariane Marques dos Santos Souza Universidade do Estado da Bahia
  • Miriam Santos Alves Universidade do Estado da Bahia
  • Noêmia Aragão Casais Universidade do Estado da Bahia
  • Josenaide Engracia dos Santos Universidade do Estado da Bahia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5020/1047

Keywords:

Saúde Mental, Atenção primária, Centros Comunitários de Saúde

Abstract

means of matrix support. Method: A survey conducted from March to December 2007, in Pernambués neighborhood, District of Cabula-beiru, in Salvador - Bahia. The shared knowledge construction was carried out by residents of the Multidisciplinary Residency Program in Health from the Nucleus of Mental Health, State University of Bahia, with Community Health Agents (ACS). Meetings, discussions and domiciliary visits were applyed as sharing technics and tools with phonographic recording, photographic register and report. The obtained information were evaluated regarding their content and were divided into stages and categories. Results: We determined the following stages by means of the technique: approach, ties’ strengthening, teamwork and conclusion. The results were analyzed based on the ACS’ everyday interactivity for cooperation, thus obtaining the development of a critical spirit in the assesment of the relationship between primary care and mental health. Final Considerations: The exchange of experiences produced significant learning, besides health promotion for all those involved in the process: ACS, families cared for and residents.

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Author Biographies

Allann Carneiro Cunha, Universidade do Estado da Bahia

Psicólogo, especialista em Saúde Mental, Universidade do Estado da Bahia (UNEB)

Ana Carolina Moreira Oliveira, Universidade do Estado da Bahia

Enfermeira, especialista em Saúde Mental, Universidade do Estado da Bahia

Mariane Marques dos Santos Souza, Universidade do Estado da Bahia

Psicóloga, especialista em Saúde Mental, Universidade do Estado da Bahia (UNEB)

Miriam Santos Alves, Universidade do Estado da Bahia

Assistente Social, especialista em Saúde Mental, Universidade do Estado da Bahia (UNEB)

Noêmia Aragão Casais, Universidade do Estado da Bahia

Noêmia Aragão Casais Terapeuta Ocupacional, especialista em Saúde Mental, Universidade do Estado da Bahia (UNEB);

Josenaide Engracia dos Santos, Universidade do Estado da Bahia

Professora e preceptora do Programa de Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde da Universidade do Estado da Bahia (UNEB)

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Published

2012-01-04

How to Cite

Cunha, A. C., Oliveira, A. C. M., Souza, M. M. dos S., Alves, M. S., Casais, N. A., & Santos, J. E. dos. (2012). Mental health and primary care: an experience with community health agents in Salvador-BA - doi:10.5020/18061230.2009.p264. Brazilian Journal in Health Promotion, 22(4), 264–271. https://doi.org/10.5020/1047

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 4 (2009)

Section

Description or Evaluation of Experiences, Methods, Techniques, Procedures and Instruments

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