O papel das mulheres na saúde alternativa: o caso de dois assentamentos da fronteira oeste - RS

Abstract

This study describes the action of three settled women who work treating diseases in a context in which the Unified Health System (SUS) has restrictions regarding the assistance to the population and the families settled in São Gabriel / RS. There is a similar case in Santa Margarida do Sul/RS, where there is an effort to have a differentiated performance of SUS. The objective of this study was to investigate the presence and manner of action of three women working in the area of alternative health. In addition, we have planned to conduct a historical review of the lives of women who work in alternative health, observe how they obtain their experience, examine their practices, and understand how these practices contribute to the daily lives of families and alleviate their suffering. The study is structured as follows: a history of health in Brazil by the SUS, a definition of what SUS is, and a description of the type of research and procedures to achieve the objective of the study guided by a qualitative research. In order to obtain the information we used a script for interviews. Finally, the closing remarks were made highlighting some results and using them for reflection, since the life stories of the women are very similar to the story of each person helped by them. With this work we intend to share the knowledge in the field of popular alternative health developed by these women who are considered fighters and anonymous heroines of the official story, but loved, admired and respected by the community where they live and interact.