Health surveillance of Chagas disease in endemic municipalities of Minas Gerais state, Brazil: perception and knowledge of Entomological Surveillance professionals

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Objective: To trace the sociodemographic profile of endemic disease combat agents (ACEs) in the municipalities that make up the health microregion of Itaúna, Minas Gerais; and apprehend the perception of entomological surveillance professionals about Chagas disease and health services. Methodology: A semi-structured questionnaire was applied to the ACEs and a focus group was held with coordinators of endemic diseases and typists. Results: Among the ACEs, the majority were female, between 21 and 40 years old, with high school education, with a temporary work contract for less than 5 years. It was possible to apprehend: the poor working conditions of the ACEs, highlighting the high turnover and wage gap; absence of health promotion actions related to Chagas disease; disarticulation between Primary Health Care (PHC) and Health Surveillance (HS); and criticism of disease control actions after the health decentralization process. Conclusions: There is an urgent need to implement the legislation inherent to the labor nature and working conditions of the ACEs, as well as the joint planning of PHC and SV actions, guaranteeing comprehensive care through health promotion actions aimed at the population, focusing especially on Chagas disease, consolidating the SUS.

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Souza, I. C. A., Rodrigues, F. C. S., Souza, J. M. B., Vieira, A. P. A., Diotaiuti, L. G., & Ferreira, R. A. (2023). Health surveillance of Chagas disease in endemic municipalities of Minas Gerais state, Brazil: perception and knowledge of Entomological Surveillance professionals. Physis, 33. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-7331202333011

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