INTERACTION OF COMMUNITY LEADERS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAM WITH A FAMILY MARAJOARA

Abstract

The interaction of community leaders, community and family health team represent conduct necessary and conducive to the overall development of society. Objective: To examine the interaction of community leaders and the community with family health team's Basic Health Unit (BHU) Marajoara, Cáceres, Mato Grosso. Methodology: qualitative and quantitative, descriptive, conducted through field research, during the period February to May 2008, the audiences were heads of families, community leaders and staff of the Family Health Unit (FHU). Result: The majority of householders refer enjoy the benefits of USF, 45% of them were unaware of leadership. Most often leading to go USF need only when the rest attend weekly. All leaders know the Family Health Team (ESF). All the professionals reported receiving home visits (VDs). There is a problem that hinders the articulation between community leaders and programs carried out by the team. Conclusion: It is concluded that community mobilization by leaders of the districts was low, and popular participation in health in the area covered by the USB Marajoara should be rethought.

Keywords

• Family Health Team; Community Leaders; Popular Participation.
• Family Health Team
• Community Leaders
• Popular Participation