Knowledge and applicability of family classification as a strategy for coping with inequities: the worker's health experience

Abstract

Study model:  Qualitative descriptive study.

Objective:  to analyze the knowledge and applicability of family classifications by the workers of the Family Health Strategy as a strategy to face health inequities.

Methodology:  35 workers were interviewed, and thematic analysis was carried out.

Results:  The majority (91%) knew the Family Classifications, used some assistance prioritization strategy and 52% applied them in practice. Five centers of meaning formed the Great Theme “The experience of health professionals in the use of the Family Classification”. The main advantages were the identification of vulnerabilities favoring the prioritization of care and access and the difficulties were related to lack of time, ignorance, and inexperience in its use.

Conclusion:  The Family Classifications facilitate the identification of vulnerable families and favoring more equitable attention.

Keywords:
Health Vulnerability; Family Health Strategy; Equity in Access to Health Services; Health Personnel; Family Characteristics