Revista Eletrônica de Enfermagem (Sep 2014)

The discourse of matrix support workers about tuberculosis control and the model of municipal management

  • Patrícia Oliveira Diniz Pinheiro,
  • Lenilde Duarte de Sá,
  • Pedro Fredemir Palha,
  • Débora César de Souza Rodrigues,
  • Anne Jaquelyne Roque Barrêto,
  • Amanda de Araújo Romera

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5216/ree.v16i3.22164
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 3
pp. 502 – 10

Abstract

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We aimed at analyzing the discourse of matrix support workers about tuberculosis (TB) control related to the model of municipal management. A qualitative study involving interviews with 16 matrix support workers, who worked with health management in the municipality of João Pessoa, state of Paraíba, Brazil. Data analysis was conducted according to the theoretical-analytical framework of the French school of Discourse Analysis. The results indicate contradictions between the municipality’s healthcare plan proposal and the discourse of managers regarding actions for tuberculosis control. Above all, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the disease and DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Short-Course). We conclude that the gap between the view of matrix support workers and the intentions of the municipal health care plan weakens TB control and prevents the constitution of a new healthcare model. doi: 10.5216/ree.v16i3.22164.

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