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Family Health Program professionals' view on family structures and health implications
Roseclér Machado Gabardo1, José Roque Junges, Lucilda Selli
1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioética, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brasil. rose.gabardo@terra.com.br
Revista De Saude Publica
|January 27, 2009
Summary
Family Health Program professionals recognize diverse family structures and view healthy families holistically, encompassing social and cultural factors. They adapt care to varied family arrangements, demonstrating flexibility in practice.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology of Health
- Family Medicine
Background:
- The Programa Saúde da Família (Family Health Program) is a key component of Brazil's public healthcare system.
- Understanding healthcare providers' perceptions of family is crucial for effective community-based care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how Family Health Program team members perceive different family structures.
- To understand the definition of a healthy family from the perspective of these healthcare professionals.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research using focus groups with 12 Family Health Program professionals in Campo Bom, Southern Brazil.
- Content analysis was employed to examine discussions on family meaning, role, types, and health.
Main Results:
- Professionals acknowledged a wide variety of family structures encountered in their practice.
- A multifaceted view of a healthy family emerged, integrating political, social, economic, and cultural dimensions.
Conclusions:
- Family Health Program professionals demonstrate a willingness and ability to manage diverse family structures.
- Healthcare providers adapt medical care to respect and accommodate distinct family arrangements.
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