ABSTRACT
Background
Although the National Smoking Control Program – PNCT is one of the most effective in Latin America, resulting in a continuous decline in the prevalence of smoking until 2013, its prevalence has been shown to be important in some regions of Brazil.
Objective
To analyze the situation of the PNCT network in the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro in 2015, regarding the uptake of smokers from the perspective of Social Network Analysis.
Method
This is an exploratory-descriptive and qualitative study. Information was obtained through telephone calls made to all Health Units participating in the PNCT, totaling 183 calls. To complement the analysis of the approach through the analysis of social networks, we used the methodology known as SWOT matrix – strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, and threats.
Results
From a total of 183 units, 68 responded. Although more than half of the consultations took place through referrals from health professionals, a significant number took place through informal means.Conclusion: It is concluded that several factors related to weaknesses, strengths, opportunities, and threats exist. However, if there is little lack of resources and strategies to improve uptake, there is much to be done so that telephone calls are opportunities for change.
Keywords:
smoking; evaluation; health programs; health policies