Abstract
Emergence of a subject into the public agenda is a complex process that involves interpretation of the current reality, and consensus-building. This paper analyzes assessments made by managers, employees, health counselors and users of Brazil’s Unified Health System (SUS) on the inclusion, exclusion or revision of components of the Brazilian National Health Promotion Policy (NHPP). The survey is part of the process of review of the NHPP. It is a descriptive study, carried out by web questionnaire in November 2013 – March 2014, with 1,545 participants. The questionnaire assessed the components of the first version of the NHPP – published in 2006 (objectives, guidelines, specific actions), and the central operational guidelines constructed for the second version (2014). The participants concluded that the components of the 2006 NHPP were adequate for the demands of the field in the current situation. However, they suggested some contributions to complement the Policy, including, among others: management and planning; social determinants of health; intra-sectoral and intersectoral actions; equity; and development of personal skills. Participants emphasized professional education and the sustainability of actions in operational strategies. The contributions that the participants made do indeed point to the present needs in the field. We suggest that the NHPP should be evaluated in the various public spheres.
Public health policy; Health promotion; Assessment
