INTERSECTORALITY AND THE FAMILY HEALTH STRATEGY: LIMITS AND POSSIBILITIES WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF AN INTEGRATED FAMILY HEALTH UNIT

Abstract

Objective: To describe the factors that prevent, restrict and facilitate intersectorality within four family health teams of Jardim Veneza neighborhood, in the city of João Pessoa, under matrix supporter’s perception. Methods: We used the technique of discourse analysis with a qualitative approach. The data were obtained through participant observation experience report. Results: Workers have understanding about intersectorality, know what it assumes and recognize that the health sector cannot promote health by itself. However, they are easily discouraged before policies fragmentation and lack of dialogue between government departments. Conclusions: The studied teams demonstrated factors that hinder the establishment of partnerships, such as the lack of professionals’ profile and high demand for care. Other limiting factors are the badly articulated public policies. Nevertheless, the existing reality in the daily work of family health teams show that intersectorality can be magnified when all common public interest is taken together as a criterion of discourse and practice, using local potential, especially from the micropolitics. DESCRIPTORES: Family Health Program. Health Promotion. Public Policies.