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Power relations in the work of Family Health Strategy

It is a qualitative study that aims to analyze the power relations established in the work of the Family Health Strategy. Semi-structured interviews with nineteen professional members of three teams were conducted and records obtained from participant observation were used. Data were analyzed according to Bardin and organized into two analytical categories. The study showed that some paradigms are difficult to modify, especially when they are seen as natural by the involved people. However, advances have been verified from the positioning of those often seen as inferiors on power relations in this service.

Primary Health Care; Family Health Strategy; Interprofessional relations


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