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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Management
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) control is a global health priority.
  • Decentralization of health services aims to improve efficiency and accessibility.
  • Effective management is crucial for successful TB control programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze health managers' perceptions of practices guiding TB control actions.
  • To identify challenges in TB control management within the João Pessoa metropolitan region.
  • To explore the impact of management styles on TB control program performance.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study design.
  • Semi-structured interviews with eight health management professionals.
  • Content analysis of collected testimonies.

Main Results:

  • Decentralization of TB control actions is acknowledged but hampered by bureaucratic practices.
  • Local planning is dominated by a bureaucratic model focused on negotiation and supplies.
  • Vertical management and a coordinator-centered approach lead to work process fragmentation.

Conclusions:

  • Current management practices in TB control are predominantly bureaucratic and fragmented.
  • Innovative management approaches are needed to overcome bureaucratic barriers.
  • Improving interprofessional collaboration is essential for enhancing health work performance in TB control.