Listening to the primary health care worker: Potential and challenges in educational practices

Abstract

This study investigated the potential of and obstacles to the consolidation and implementation of teaching and learning activities experienced in the interaction between students and workers in Primary Health Care Services (APS). We conducted qualitative research using semi-structured interviews with professionals from different categories and APS services of a mediumsized municipality of São Paulo, Brazil. Data were analyzed according to a historicalcultural approach and the explanatory method developed by Vygotsky. This study found that APS scenarios have been established on a key educational basis that meets the principles of the Brazilian Health System (SUS). However, adjustments and agreements are necessary between constituent organizations, health units, and managers in charge of this joint effort so that the students, workers, and population can benefit.