Práticas de Cuidado em Saúde Mental de Mulheres por Agentes Comunitárias de Saúde de um Centro Saúde Escola do Município do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

The present work sought to investigate the set of mental health care practices established by the Community Health Agents with the population of women in a Primary Care service in downtown Rio de Janeiro/RJ. Most of the time, these workers are the best-known care reference and they represent access to the service for the population. Therefore, their views, perspectives and comprehension of care practices are essential. Specifically, the work aimed to identify the repertoire of listed practices, the understanding and articulation of the demands with the service. The methodology adopted is qualitative research, with an exploratory nature, with data processing based on Bardin's Content Analysis. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews sharing the work experience of Community Agents in the scenario of Centro de Saúde Escola São Francisco de Assis. The research reveals knowledge and care specifics to the practice of ACS, configuring this work as an ally in the construction of health care carried out in an integral and humanized way. This study meets the ethical aspects in accordance with Resolution 466/12, aiming to guarantee the rights and duties of those involved.