Participação feminina no Programa Mais Médicos em Alagoas - Brasil: análise de trabalhos de conclusão de curso de especialização

Abstract

This article presents the results of a documentary investigation in which it was observed how female physicians, Brazilian and foreign, who worked in the More Doctors Program perceived and had the intention of intervening im the Health-Disease Processes in the communities to which they were linked. Chronic noncommunicable diseases and women's health and pregnancy were the most discussed topics. All critical points related to social determinants of health (52.6%), education and culture (56.7%), teamwork (58.3%) and the provision of care (80%) were present in women's work. Regarding the proposed interventions, a definitive and common pattemn of understanding and commitment to education, social determinants and provision of care is clearly perceived as coping strategy for critical points. Cuban professionals presented a greater interest in solving problems related to the provision of care and social determinants, while professionals in Brazil added strategic interest in all areas, especially medical ones, who also invested in intervention in the structure of services and work team up. In general, regardless of gender and nationality, the professionals adequately identified the main problems, and pointed out critical points and intervention projects compatible with the solutions required for Primary Heatlh Care. However, there are objective limitations to the performance of foreigners, given the sociocultural differences.