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Implementation of the National Policy for Men's Health: case in a Brazilian capital

Objective:

To analyze the implementation process of the National Policy for Integral Attention of Men's Health (PNAISH) in Cuiabá using gender as reference, according to Ministry proposal.

Methods:

This is a qualitative study, conducted with semi-structured interview with Secretary Municipal Health management team members in the period of 2009 to 2013. The Annual Work Plans and Reports Management were analyzed in the same period. The policy analysis was used as methodological tool and implemented the thematic analysis technique.

Results:

The results showed actions proposal for sexuality and reproduction with a focus on early prostate cancer detection and interaction with private sector companies as strategies for its implementation.

Conclusion:

The study found that these actions, in general, did not foster the necessary change of vulnerable behaviors related to gender, not occurring effective implementation of PNAISH.

Gender and Health; Men's Health; Health Management


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