Educação popular: uma perspectiva de trabalho da equipe rural do Programa de Saúde da Família de São José do Goiabal

Abstract

Popular Education was consolidated in the 1970’s as a fundamental tool in the dissemination of knowledge to the disadvantaged classes. With the emergence of Brazilian National Health System, in 1988, the movement lost strength, since its main activists were engaged in search of more overall goals. The current work of the Family Health Team asks for a cultural and/or behavioral change, to itself and the community. This bibliographic search aims to subsidize health work process with strong educational content, more consistent with the necessary changes in the health situation, with more popular participation and increased awareness of professionals. In order to achieve the proposed objectives, literature survey was conducted in the database LILACs and SciELO. The books used were selected for their known relevance when dealing with theme and its recognized source by academics and teaching. It is suggested, for the Rural Health Team family of São José do Goiabal, a health care based on the precepts of user awareness, respect for their autonomy and appreciation of his creativity – basic precepts of Popular Education. It is suggested to seek partnerships with other sectors of society, in order to encourage a sense of community among residents of rural villages, aiming to build the local health system.