O acesso à saúde mental no cuidado à saúde da mulher na atenção básica em Marau/RS: na percepção dos profissionais de saúde

Abstract

Objective: To understand the perceptions of primary care professionals regarding the mental health demands of women users. Method: exploratory, descriptive study, with a qualitative thematic approach, carried out with eight professionals who work in the Family Health Strategy of a municipality in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul. Data collection took place through semi structured interviews, in the first half of 2022. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis. Results: The offer of free treatment by the SUS and the municipality being a reference for Family Health Strategy (ESF) coverage emerged as potential strategies for listening, linking with users and the community. As weaknesses, the lack of professionals and articulation in a matrix mental health network, the medicalization of mental health demands, and the challenges for these professionals have been to address gender and family violence that have already been naturalized countless times. Conclusion: Investment actions in mental health policies, permanent education for professionals and constant qualification are necessary, as well as the adoption of promotion and prevention strategies.