Discursividade de apoiadores matriciais sobre o controle da tuberculose e o modelo de gestão municipal

摘要

We aimed at analyzing the discourse of matrix support workers about tuberculosis (TB) control related to the model of municipal management. A qualitative study involving interviews with 16 matrix support workers, who worked with health management in the municipality of João Pessoa, state of Paraíba, Brazil. Data analysis was conducted according to the theoretical-analytical framework of the French school of Discourse Analysis. The results indicate contradictions between the municipality’s healthcare plan proposal and the discourse of managers regarding actions for tuberculosis control. Above all, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the disease and DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Short-Course). We conclude that the gap between the view of matrix support workers and the intentions of the municipal health care plan weakens TB control and prevents the constitution of a new healthcare model.doi: 10.5216/ree.v16i3.22164.