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RESEARCH
Between State, society and family: the care of female caregivers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(suppl 6):2720-2727
01-01-2018
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RESEARCHBetween State, society and family: the care of female caregivers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(suppl 6):2720-2727
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0111
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Objective:
to investigate the care provided by family female caregivers of elderly dependents who have been monitored by public home care and its social repercussions, discussing the facets between State, society and families.
Method:
descriptive cross-sectional study, with 45 caregivers of elderly patients accompanied by Home Care Services. Data were collected by means of a structured script. The discussion was elaborated in light of the works "Cuidado e cuidadoras: as várias faces do trabalho do 'care'" (Care and female caregivers: the several faces of the care work) and "Gênero e trabalho na França e no Brasil" (Gender and work in France and Brazil).
Results:
Most caregivers were women (95%) who performed home care at several places and incorporated hospital equipment into everyday life. They have been caregivers for four and a half years, working 18 hours a day on average; they presented average age of 55 years; 82% were ill, and 43% had no income.
Conclusion:
the study demonstrated the relevance of the care of female caregivers to society as well as their invisibility to public health and social policies.
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PESQUISA
Discourses on short-coursetherapy for tuberculosis control
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(1):126-132
01-01-2017
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PESQUISADiscourses on short-coursetherapy for tuberculosis control
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(1):126-132
01-01-2017DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0463
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Objective:
to analyze the meanings produced through the experiences and perceptions of healthcare professionals on the implementation of the strategy of directly observed treatment short course for tuberculosis control.
Method:
qualitative study carried out in Mozambique with 15 healthcare professionals. Inclusion criteriawerehaving acted in the Tuberculosis Control Program for more than one year, and exercising professional activity at the time of interview. A semi-structured script was used for data collection, and individual interviews were recorded.
Results:
three discursive units emerged: patient treatment procedures; community health agent and family roles; difficulties in the application of directly observed treatment short course.
Conclusion:
treatment of tuberculosis requires constant involvement of the family, community, and especially the State in the creation and implementation of personnel training policies and infrastructure improvement.
Palavras-chave: Community Health NursingNursing CarePublic Health NursingPublic PoliciesTuberculosisVer mais -
PESQUISA
Speeches of managers about the policy of the directly observed treatment for tuberculosis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1069-1077
01-01-2015
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PESQUISASpeeches of managers about the policy of the directly observed treatment for tuberculosis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1069-1077
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680611i
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Objective:
to analyze the managers' speeches about the policy transfer of the directly observed treatment (DOT) for tuberculosis control in the city of João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.
Method:
this is a qualitative study developed in May and June, 2013 through semi-directed interviews with twenty health professionals in five health districts in João Pessoa/PB. The empirical material produced was analyzed according to the theoretical-analytical basis of the French Discourse Analysis by Pêcheux.
Results:
the study demonstrated weaknesses in the conduction and organization of actions in relation to the DOT. It revealed that the lack of knowledge of the managers about this policy has direct implications to the care of tuberculosis patients.
Conclusion:
the management should trace strategic plans to rethink the care practices and thus, reorganize the entire care network to users in order to effectively contribute to user adherence in the fight against tuberculosis.