This study focuses on the theoretical references that have influenced school health programs in Brazil, based on the experience in Rio de Janeiro. The authors draw on the Brazilian literature from the mid-20th century until 2014 and the international...
The Brazilian National Health Promotion Policy (PNPS, for its acronym in Portuguese), institutionalized in the Unified Health System in 2006 and revised in 2014, resulted from the contribution of various groups, among then the Center for the Studies,...
We present the results of a quantitative and qualitative study on the living conditions and health of prisoners in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The goal was to produce strategic information to support the action of public officials who work in prison...
The study aimed to understand the health professionals’ social representations about the choice on pedagogical techniques to develop educational groups about food and nutrition, as health promotion strategies, in Primary Health Care (PHC). It is a ...
The article is a contribution to methodological discussions of the pillar “participation” that guides the strategies of Health Promotion. Reflects on the conceptual and methodological bases of the so-called Extended Communities of Research-Action...
The Brazilian School Feeding Program has intersectoral character, encourages social participation, local economies and is considered as a practice of health promotion. In the Northeast Region, the city of Tabira has done an excellent management of it...
Interprofessional collaboration suggests action oriented sharing for common goals. This is analyzed in the Health and Prevention in Schools (HPSP) project as a health promotion device, relevant through encouraging shared and intersectoral responsibil...
This is a cross-sectional study that aims to identify the prevalence of lower independent living skills and their associations in 390 users of psychiatric community-based services in the state Rio Grande do Sul. For tracing the outcome it was used th...
