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- Title
Effectiveness of community health agents' actions in situations of social vulnerability.
- Authors
Zanchetta, Margareth S.; Voet, Susan McCrae Vander; Galhego-Garcia, Wilson; Smolentzov, Vera Maria N.; Talbot, Yves; Riutort, Monica; Galhego, Amine Maria M. F.; de Souza, Thiago J.; Caldas, Rodrigo S.; Costa, Edwaldo; Kamikihara, Márcia M.; Smolentzov, Sérgio
- Abstract
The article discusses community health agents (CHA) in Brazil and an evaluation of how effective such persons can be in situations where they are helping people in dangerous areas. The Family Health Strategy in Brazil promotes health education and oversees the work of CHAs. The disparate living conditions that divide the rich from the poor and the social implications are discussed. The CHAs work in the communities in which they live and a description is included of the work they do to identify health problems and educate the community about health concerns. It is noted that some CHAs who encountered children not enrolled in school addressed the situation and also help their clients in terms of improving their quality of life.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; COMMUNITY health workers; MEDICAL care of poor people; HEALTH promotion; REGIONAL economic disparities; PATIENT-professional relations; PUBLIC health
- Publication
Health Education Research, 2009, Vol 24, Issue 2, p330
- ISSN
0268-1153
- Publication type
Article