A Mathematical Model for the Impact of 3HP and Social Programme Implementation on the Incidence and Mortality of Tuberculosis: Study in Brazil.

In this paper, we presented a mathematical model for tuberculosis with treatment for latent tuberculosis cases and incorporated social implementations based on the impact they will have on tuberculosis incidence, cure, and recovery. We incorporated two variables containing the accumulated deaths and active cases into the model in order to study the incidence and mortality rate per year with the data reported by the model. Our objective is to study the impact of social program implementations and therapies on latent tuberculosis in particular the use of once-weekly isoniazid-rifapentine for 12 weeks (3HP). The computational experimentation was performed with data from Brazil and for model calibration, we used the Markov Chain Monte Carlo method (MCMC) with a Bayesian approach. We studied the effect of increasing the coverage of social programs, the Bolsa Familia Programme (BFP) and the Family Health Strategy (FHS) and the implementation of the 3HP as a substitution therapy for two rates of diagnosis and treatment of latent at 1% and 5%. Based of the data obtained by the model in the period 2023-2035, the FHS reported better results than BFP in the case of social implementations and 3HP with a higher rate of diagnosis and treatment of latent in the reduction of incidence and mortality rate and in cases and deaths avoided. With the objective of linking the social and biomedical implementations, we constructed two different scenarios with the rate of diagnosis and treatment. We verified with results reported by the model that with the social implementations studied and the 3HP with the highest rate of diagnosis and treatment of latent, the best results were obtained in comparison with the other independent and joint implementations. A reduction of the incidence by 36.54% with respect to the model with the current strategies and coverage was achieved, and a greater number of cases and deaths from tuberculosis was avoided.

Desnutrición crónica infantil en Perú: Avances y perspectivas / Chronic Childhood Malnutrition in Peru: Progress and perspectives / Desnutrição infantil crônica no Peru: progresso e perspectivas

La desnutrición crónica se constituye en un problema de salud pública que afecta el bienestar de la población infantil. Objetivo. Analizar la situación de la desnutrición crónica y anemia infantil en Perú y las intervenciones de los programas sociales. Materiales y Métodos. Fue un estudio descriptivo cualitativo, de diseño de análisis de contenido. En la recolección de datos la técnica utilizada fue el análisis de documentos, el instrumento fue la matriz de análisis de documento y datos (MDD). Resultados. La desnutrición crónica desde el año 2007 hasta el 2022 ha mostrado un comportamiento de reducción favorable de 28.5% a 11.7%. Y la anemia desde el año 2007 hasta el año 2021 hubo una reducción de 56.8 % a 38.8%, y en el año 2022 fue de 42.4%. En la zona rural se encontró en 51.5%. Conclusiones. La situación de la desnutrición crónica y anemia infantil en Perú disminuyó en 11.7% al año 2022. Siendo la zona rural la más afectada. Los departamentos de Huancavelica, Loreto y Cajamarca ocupan los más altos porcentajes. El porcentaje de la anemia fue 42.4%, y la zona rural supera el 50%; encontrándose con mayor porcentaje los departamentos de Puno, Ucayali, Huancavelica y Loreto. Ello se afirma como problemas latentes y forma parte de los indicadores de la ODS. La intervención de los programas sociales a través de programas nutricionales ha tenido un financiamiento sostenido. Sin embargo, expertos evaluaron el programa chispitas, suplementación con hierro mostrando que no hay un efecto en la disminución de la desnutrición y anemia.

Chronic malnutrition is a public health problem that affects the well-being of the child population. Objective. To analyze the situation of chronic malnutrition and childhood anemia in Peru and the interventions of social programs. Materials and Methods. This was a qualitative descriptive study, with a content analysis design. The data collection technique used was document analysis, the instrument was the document and data analysis matrix (MDD). Results. Chronic malnutrition from 2007 to 2022 has shown a favorable reduction behavior from 28.5% to 11.7%. And anemia from 2007 to 2021 there was a reduction from 56.8% to 38.8%, and in 2022 it was 42.4%. In the rural area it was 51.5%. Conclusions. The situation of chronic malnutrition and child anemia in Peru decreased by 11.7% by the year 2022. The rural area is the most affected. The departments of Huancavelica, Loreto and Cajamarca have the highest percentages. The percentage of anemia was 42.4%, and the rural area exceeds 50%, with the highest percentages in the departments of Puno, Ucayali, Huancavelica and Loreto. This is affirmed as latent problems and is part of the SDG indicators. The intervention of social programs through nutritional programs has had sustained funding. However, experts evaluated the program "chispitas", iron supplementation, showing that there is no effect in reducing malnutrition and anemia.

A desnutrição crônica é um problema de saúde pública que afeta o bem-estar das crianças. Objetivo. Analisar a situação da desnutrição crônica e da anemia infantil no Peru e as intervenções dos programas sociais. Materiais e métodos. Este foi um estudo descritivo qualitativo, com um projeto de análise de conteúdo. A técnica de coleta de dados utilizada foi a análise de documentos e o instrumento foi a matriz de análise de documentos e dados (MDD). Resultados. A desnutrição crônica de 2007 a 2022 apresentou uma redução favorável de 28,5% para 11,7%. E a anemia, de 2007 a 2021, teve uma redução de 56,8% para 38,8%, e em 2022 foi de 42,4%. Na área rural, foi de 51,5%. Conclusões. A situação da desnutrição crônica e da anemia infantil no Peru diminuiu 11,7% até 2022. A área rural é a mais afetada. Os departamentos de Huancavelica, Loreto e Cajamarca têm as porcentagens mais altas. A porcentagem de anemia foi de 42,4%, e a área rural ultrapassa 50%, com as porcentagens mais altas nos departamentos de Puno, Ucayali, Huancavelica e Loreto. Isso é afirmado como um problema latente e faz parte dos indicadores dos ODS. A intervenção de programas sociais por meio de programas nutricionais teve um financiamento sustentado. No entanto, especialistas avaliaram o programa "chispitas", de suplementação de ferro, mostrando que não há efeito na redução da desnutrição e da anemia.

Discapacidad física, una valoración bajo dos perspectivas para la inserción laboral en Perú / Physical disability, an assessment under two perspectives for labor market insertion in Peru / Deficiência física, uma avaliação sob duas perspectivas para a inserção no mercado de trabalho no Peru

Las normativas legales peruanas como es la Ley 29973, busca la promoción, protección de las personas con discapacidad en el ámbito laboral logrando así el desarrollo, igualdad e inclusión social, política que actualmente aplicado en las instituciones públicas ni privadas en Perú. Objetivo. Analizar la influencia de la discapacidad física en la inserción laboral en Perú. Materiales y Métodos. La metodología que se utilizó estuvo enmarcada en el enfoque cuantitativo, el tipo de investigación fue básica causal explicativo, el método hipotético deductivo, el diseño de la investigación fue no experimental de corte transeccional. La población fue de 61 usuarios, la técnica utilizada para la recolección de datos fue la encuesta y como instrumento el cuestionario, los datos se analizaron mediante el software estadístico SPSS. El procesamiento estadístico fue no paramétrico de Chi-Cuadrada. Resultados. Como resultado de la investigación fue que el 31,1% de los usuarios manifestaron que no están insertados en el mercado laboral ya que la discapacidad física que poseen es de tipo paraplejia, es decir, que, ambas piernas carecen de movilidad lo cual es una restricción para su desarrollo y dificulta su integración en el mercado laboral. Conclusiones. La discapacidad influye significativamente en la inserción laboral de los usuarios de la Oficina Municipal de Atención a las Personas con Discapacidad.

Peruvian legal regulations such as Law 29973, seeks the promotion and protection of people with disabilities in the workplace, thus achieving development, equality and social inclusion, a policy that is currently applied in public and private institutions in Peru. Objective. To analyze the influence of physical disability on labor market insertion in Peru. Materials and Methods. The methodology used was framed in the quantitative approach, the type of research was basic causal explanatory, the method was hypothetical deductive, the research design was non-experimental of transectional cut. The population consisted of 61 users, the technique used for data collection was the survey and the instrument was the questionnaire; the data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software. The statistical processing was nonparametric Chi-Square. Results. As a result of the research, 31.1% of the users stated that they are not inserted in the labor market since the physical disability they have is paraplegia, that is, both legs lack mobility, which is a restriction for their development and hinders their integration in the labor market. Conclusions. Disability has a significant influence on the labor market insertion of the users of the Municipal Office of Attention to People with Disabilities.

As normas legais peruanas, como a Lei 29973, buscam a promoção e a proteção de pessoas com deficiência no local de trabalho, alcançando assim o desenvolvimento, a igualdade e a inclusão social, uma política que atualmente é aplicada em instituições públicas e privadas no Peru. Objetivo. Analisar a influência da deficiência física na inserção laboral no Peru. Materiais e métodos. A metodologia utilizada foi enquadrada no enfoque quantitativo, o tipo de pesquisa foi causal explicativa básica, o método foi hipotético dedutivo, o desenho da pesquisa foi de corte transeccional não experimental. A população foi de 61 usuários, a técnica utilizada para a coleta de dados foi a pesquisa e como instrumento o questionário, os dados foram analisados com o uso do software estatístico SPSS. O processamento estatístico foi o qui-quadrado não paramétrico. Resultados. Como resultado da pesquisa, 31,1% dos usuários afirmaram que não estão inseridos no mercado de trabalho porque a deficiência física que possuem é a paraplegia, ou seja, falta mobilidade nas duas pernas, o que é uma restrição para o seu desenvolvimento e dificulta a sua integração no mercado de trabalho. Conclusões. A deficiência tem uma influência significativa na inserção no mercado de trabalho dos usuários da Secretaria Municipal de Atenção às Pessoas com Deficiência.

Social Workers' Involvement in Developing and Implementing Social Programs for Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria: A Concept Paper and Suggestions for Action Plans.

Social workers, especially in the Global North/developed countries such as the United States of America, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, have been actively involved in implementing social programs to improve the psychosocial, health, and wellbeing of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this is not the case in the Global South/developing countries like Nigeria, Ghana, etc. This concept paper aims to describe the current state of Nigerian social workers' role in developing and implementing social programs for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify action plans for further strengthening their involvement. We systematically reviewed the literature to identify Nigerian social workers' role in developing and implementing social programs for older adults during COVID-19. Our review reflected that social workers are rarely involved in developing and implementing social programs; when involved, their involvement is on a consultation basis, which limits their active involvement in multidisciplinary team of COVID-19 prevention and vaccination ad hoc committees in Nigeria.

Do Bolsa Família ao Auxílio Brasil: desafios e alcances a partir de uma pesquisa avaliativa baseada na teoria do programa / Del Bolsa Familia al Ayuda Brasil: desafíos y alcance a partir de una investigación evaluativa de acuerdo con la teoría del programa / From the Brazilian Income Transfer Program to Brazil Assistance: challenges and achievements according to a theory-driven evaluation research on the program

Resumo: A recente pandemia de COVID-19 levou muitos países a adotarem políticas emergenciais de transferência de renda como forma de conter a crise econômica e humanitária. Tais iniciativas foram desenvolvidas em um contexto de agudização das desigualdades de gênero, raça, etnia e classe em decorrência de medidas de isolamento físico e social. O artigo analisa, a partir de um estudo exploratório e da chamada avaliação baseada na teoria do programa, as premissas teóricas dos programas Bolsa Família (2003), Auxílio Emergencial (2020) e Auxílio Brasil (2021) e suas respectivas dinâmicas de implementação. Na medida em que os programas de transferência de renda ocupam lugar central na agenda pública contemporânea, conclui-se que a avaliação de limites e avanços, tanto em sua concepção teórica como em relação aos mecanismos disparados em cada contexto, contribui para revelar evidências sobre sua efetividade no enfrentamento das desigualdades duráveis e daquelas que surgem em cenários de emergência sanitária.

Resumen: La reciente pandemia de COVID-19 llevó a muchos países a adoptar políticas de emergencia de transferencias monetarias como una forma de contener la crisis económica y humanitaria. Dichas iniciativas se desarrollaron en un contexto de profundización de las desigualdades de género, raciales, étnicas y de clase como resultado de las medidas de aislamiento físico y social. El artículo analiza, a partir de un estudio exploratorio y de la llamada evaluación basada en la teoría del programa, los supuestos teóricos de los programas Bolsa Familia (2003), Ayuda de Emergencia (2020) y Ayuda Brasil (2021), y sus respectivas dinámicas de implementación. Dado que los programas de transferencias monetarias ocupan un lugar central en la agenda pública contemporánea, se concluye que la valoración de los límites y avances, tanto en su concepción teórica como en relación con los mecanismos desencadenados en cada contexto, ayuda a revelar evidencias sobre su efectividad para enfrentar las desigualdades duraderas y las que surgen en escenarios de emergencia sanitaria.

Abstract: The recent COVID-19 pandemic has led many countries to adopt emergency cash transfer policies as a way to contain the economic and humanitarian crisis. Such initiatives were developed in a context of exacerbated gender, race, ethnicity and class inequalities resulting from physical and social distancing measures. The article analyzes, by means of an exploratory study and the so-called theory-driven evaluation of the program, the theoretical premises of the Brazilian Income Transfer Program (2003), Brazilian Emergency Assistance (2020) and Brazil Assistance (2021) programs, and their corresponding implementation dynamics. As cash transfer programs are given centrality in the contemporary public agenda, the conclusion is that evaluating their limits and advances - as to theoretical conception and mechanisms triggered in each context - contributes to trace evidence about their effectiveness in addressing long-term inequalities and those inequalities that arise in health emergency contexts.

Programa segundo tempo: uma revisão sistemática da principal política pública de esporte educacional no Brasil / Second half program: a systematic review of the main public policy for educational sports in Brazil / Programa segundo tiempo: uma revisión sistemática de la principal política pública de deporte educativo en Brasil

Resumo O objetivo foi analisar a produção científica do Programa Segundo Tempo (PST) por meio de uma revisão sistemática. Os resultados indicaram que pesquisadores de universidades do Sul, Nordeste e Sudeste impulsionaram as publicações sobre o programa, entre 2007 e 2021, com concentração da produção em periódicos da área da educação física e educação. Houve uma concentração de pesquisas sobre a gestão, formação/acompanhamento pedagógico e avaliação, com ênfase na descentralização, formação dos recursos humanos e análise do impacto do programa. Com menor incidência, reportou-se pesquisas sobre as práticas corporais, educação física e aula, bem como a percepção de diferentes sujeitos e a relação do programa com os megaeventos esportivos. Por fim, destaca-se a necessidade de pesquisas com diferentes referenciais teórico-metodológicos, que ultrapassem as pesquisas descritivas, com abordagem qualitativa. (AU)

Abstract The aim was to analyze the scientific production of the "Programa Segundo Tempo (PST)" through a systematic review. The results indicated that researchers from universities in the South, Northeast and Southeast promoted publications about the program, between 2007 and 2021, with a concentration of production in journals in the area of physical education and education. There was a concentration of research on management, professional training/monitoring and evaluation, with an emphasis on decentralization, training of human resources and analysis of the impact of the program. With less incidence, research was reported on body practices, physical education and classes, as well as the perception of different subjects and the program's relationship with sports mega-events. Finally, the need for investigations with different theoretical-methodological frameworks stands out, which goes beyond the descriptive investigation, with a qualitative approach. (AU)

Resumen El objetivo fue analizar la producción científica del "Programa Segundo Tempo" (PST) a través de una revisión sistemática. Los resultados indicaron que investigadores de universidades del Sur, Nordeste y Sudeste promovieron publicaciones sobre el programa, entre 2007 y 2021, con concentración de la producción en revistas del área de educación física y educación. Se concentró la investigación en gestión, formación/acompañamiento pedagógico y evaluación, con énfasis en la descentralización, formación de recursos humanos y análisis de impacto del programa. Con menor incidencia se reportaron investigaciones sobre prácticas corporales, educación física y clases, así como la percepción de diferentes temas y la relación del programa con los megaeventos deportivos. Finalmente, se destaca la necesidad de investigaciones con diferentes referenciales teórico-metodológicos, que vayan más allá de la investigación descriptiva, con un enfoque cualitativo. (AU)

Atribuições dos operadores da rede de proteção na política de convivência: o poder familiar em foco / Attributions of network protection agents in policy of the right to live in an environment: family power in focus / Atribuciones de los operadores de la red de protección en la política de convivencia: el poder familiar en foco

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar os papéis atribuídos aos operadores da rede de proteção dos direitos de crianças e adolescentes pela política nacional de garantia do direito à convivência familiar e comunitária. Foi desenvolvida uma análise documental do plano nacional de convivência familiar e comunitária. Para analisar os dados coletados, foi utilizada a técnica de Análise de Conteúdo Temática. Foi visto que a preservação dos vínculos familiares naturais de crianças e adolescentes requer a implementação de políticas de apoio sociofamiliar. A violação dos direitos está atrelada às dificuldades de acesso aos bens públicos e os programas sociais de preservação de vínculos não funcionam como deveriam. Os segmentos sociais fiscalizam as ações governamentais, gerenciam os recursos públicos e compartilham a responsabilidade pela proteção dos direitos de crianças e adolescentes. Esses e outros pontos discutidos neste estudo têm repercussões sobre a efetivação da política de convivência familiar em nível nacional.

The aim of this study was to analyze the roles assigned to network protection agents of the rights of children and adolescents by the national policy to guarantee the right to live in a family and community environment. A documentary analysis of the national plan for the right to live in a family and community environment was carried out. To analyze the collected data, it was used the Thematic Content Analysis technique. It was seen that the preservation of the natural family bonds of children and adolescents requires the implementation of social and family support policies. The violation of rights is linked to difficulties in accessing public goods, and social programs to preserve bonds do not work as they should. The social segments oversee government actions, manage public resources and share responsibility for protecting the rights of children and adolescents. These and other points discussed in this study have repercussions on the implementation of the policy for the right to live in a family environment at the national level.

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los roles asignados a los operadores de la red de protección de los derechos de la niñez y la adolescencia por la política nacional para garantizar el derecho a la vida familiar y comunitaria. Se realizó un análisis documental del plan nacional de convivencia familiar y comunitaria. Para analizar los datos recolectados se utilizó la técnica de Análisis de Contenido Temática. Se vio que la preservación de los lazos familiares naturales de los niños y adolescentes requiere la implementación de políticas de apoyo social y familiar. La violación de derechos está vinculada a las dificultades para acceder a los bienes públicos, y los programas sociales para preservar los vínculos no funcionan como deberían. Los segmentos sociales supervisan las acciones del gobierno, administran los recursos públicos y comparten la responsabilidad de proteger los derechos de la niñez y la adolescencia. Estos y otros puntos discutidos en este estudio repercuten en la implementación de la política de vida familiar a nivel nacional.

Revisão de Literatura Sobre Grupos Focais no Contexto da Assistência Social / Literature Review About Focal Groups In The Social Assistance Context

Grupo focal é uma técnica de construção de dados em pesquisas qualitativas com destaque no campo da Saúde. Por ser a Política de Assistência Social, aliada à Saúde e à Previdência, um dos pilares da Seguridade Social, este artigo se propôs a investigar como tem sido o uso de tal técnica no contexto do Sistema Único de Assistência Social (SUAS). Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa de literatura (2008-2018) nas bases de dados on-line SciELO, PePsic e LILACS, localizando-se 565 artigos e sendo selecionados 12 para análise. Constatou-se que as publicações ocorreram principalmente em periódicos de saúde coletiva e que não houve consenso sobre o número ideal de encontros. A técnica de grupo focal tem sido aplicada segundo orientações da literatura, como principal ou complementar a outras, na perspectiva qualitativa de pesquisa. Apesar disso, na maior parte dos artigos revisados não há menção de definição do termo "grupo focal", sendo este apresentado sem autores de referência. As vantagens e limites sobre o uso deste procedimento de construção de dados também não são pontuadas pela maioria dos estudos, ganhando enfoque os resultados obtidos em detrimento do percurso metodológico das pesquisas.

Focal group is a data construction technique on qualitative researches with prominence in the field of Health. Because of the Social Assistance Policy, allied to Health and Welfare, be one of the pillars of the Social Security, this article intends to investigate how has been the use of such technique in the context of Sistema Único de Assistência Social [Unique Social Assistance System] (SUAS). A literature interrogative review (2008 ­ 2018) was made in online databases SciElo, PePsic and LILACS, where 565 articles were found and 12 were selected for analysis. It was found that the publications occurred mainly in collective health journals and that there was no consensus on the ideal number of meetings. This technique has been applied according to the literature guidelines, as main or complementary to others, in the qualitative perspective of the research. Despite this, the term "focal group" presents to have no definition or reference authors on most of the reviewed articles. The advantages and limitations of the use of this data construction procedure are also not punctuated by the majority of the studies, gaining a focus on the results obtained to the detriment of the research methodology.

Bolsa Familia Program and Perinatal Outcomes: NISAMI Cohort.

This study aimed to assess the impact of the Bolsa Familia Program on perinatal outcomes of pregnant women. A cohort study was conducted with pregnant women supported by prenatal services at 17 Family Health Units in Bahia, Brazil. A previously tested structured questionnaire, which has sociodemographic, economic, prenatal care, lifestyle, and nutritional variables, has been used to collect data. The outcomes included premature birth and low birth weight. A hierarchical conceptual model was constructed, and logistic regression analysis was performed. From a total of 1173 pregnant women, the identified average age was 25.44 years and 34.10% had pre-gestational overweight. The non-beneficiary pregnant women presented a 1.54 (95% CI = 0.46-5.09) times higher chance of giving birth to children with low weight and a 1.03 (95% CI = 95% CI = 0.53-2.00) times chance of premature birth when compared to the beneficiary group. In the multilevel model, some variables were statistically significant, such as age between 18 and 24 years (p = 0.003), age greater than or equal to 35 years (p = 0.025), family income (p = 0.008), employment status (p = 0.010), and maternal height (p = 0.009). The Bolsa Familia Program, as an integrated strategy of social inclusion and economic development, is suggested to exert a protective effect on the health of mother-concept binomial.

The Brazilian cash transfer program (Bolsa Família): A tool for reducing inequalities and achieving social rights in Brazil.

Conditional cash transfer programs are strategies used by countries over the past two decades, and they play a key role in reducing income inequalities and expanding access to basic services such as health and education. The Brazilian Cash Transfer Program (Bolsa Família), the largest conditional cash transfer program in the world, aims to bring immediate poverty alleviation and eradicate hunger. The objective of this study was to analyse the contributions of the Brazilian Cash Transfer Program for reducing social inequalities and ensuring the right to health, food, education and social assistance in Brazil. A review of the scientific literature published between 2003 and 2020 was conducted, associated with documentary research on government websites. There was a relationship between the Brazilian Cash Transfer Program, reduction of child mortality and increase in access to Primary Health Care services; increased access to food, including in natura; higher school attendance and reduced dropout. However, no improvement in the nutritional status of the families entitled to the program was observed, nor the interruption of the intergenerational cycle of poverty was ensured. The Brazilian Cash Transfer Program continues as a potent intersectoral policy for reducing inequities, which reinforces the need to strengthen and combine complementary policies to expand its effects.

Posicionamientos críticos y tensiones profesionales en un servicio de atención psicosocial a la violencia de género / Critical positions and professional tensions in a gender-based violence psychosocial care service

En el presente artículo nos proponemos comprender las tensiones que se producen en la inter-vención psicosocial hacia la violencia de género, identificando los posicionamientos que adop-tan profesionales de un servicio de atención en Catalunya. Los conceptos de gubernamentali-dad y dispositivo nos permiten analizar críticamente el funcionamiento de la intervención psi-cosocial. En términos metodológicos, es una aproximación cualitativa mediante un estudio de caso, en la que realizamos seis entrevistas en profundidad y un grupode discusión con profe-sionales de un servicio de atención a la violencia de género. El análisis temático revela tres tensiones principales hacia la práctica profesional: el aparataje institucional, la especialización de la intervención en violencia de género, y la relación interventora-intervenida. Concluimos que, ante las tensiones referidas, las profesionales generan resistencias como el posicionamien-to de flexibilidad, el cual posibilita desarticular la homogenización, el disciplinamiento y la es-tandarización del dispositivo de atención a la violencia de género. (AU)

In this article, we propose to understand the tensions that occur in the psychosocial interven-tion in gender violence, identifying the positions adopted by professionals in a gender-based violence care service in Catalonia. The concepts of governmentality and dispositive allow us to critically analyze the functioning of psychosocial intervention. In methodological terms, it is a qualitative approach through a case study, in which we conducted six in-depth interviews and a discussion group with professionalsworking in a gender-based violence care service. Themat-ic analysis reveals three main tensions into professional practice: the institutional apparatus, the specialization of the gender violence intervention, and the intervener-intervened relation-ship. We conclude that, in the face of these tensions, the professionals generate resistance such as the flexibility position, which makes it possible to disarticulate the homogenization, discipline and standardization of the dispositive of gender-based violence care service. (AU)

Access to government social programs and the tuberculosis control program: a multicenter study / Acceso a los programas sociales gubernamentales y al programa de control de la tuberculosis: un estudio multicéntrico / Acesso aos programas sociais governamentais e o programa de controle da tuberculose: um estudo multicêntrico

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze government social initiatives aimed at people with tuberculosis and the possibilities of access to government social programs and income transfers through the perception of tuberculosis program managers. Methods: descriptive, qualitative study with 19 managers from Belém, Recife, Campo Grande, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Thematic content analysis was used. Results: there is no specific government social support for people with tuberculosis; the benefits are intended for people in social vulnerability. There are partnerships between the institutions of the secondary social healthcare network, social assistance, and community institutions. Final Considerations: the support of official bodies is important for the control of tuberculosis; however, the profile of people's vulnerability is a determining factor for access to/destination of resources from these government social support programs.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar las iniciativas sociales gubernamentales dirigidas a las personas con tuberculosis y las posibilidades de acceso a los programas sociales gubernamentales y de transferencia de renta, en la percepción de los gestores de programas de tuberculosis. Métodos: estudio descriptivo, cualitativo, con 19 gestores de Belém, Recife, Campo Grande y Rio de Janeiro. Se utilizó el análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: no hay soporte social gubernamental específico para personas con tuberculosis; los beneficios son destinados a las personas en vulnerabilidad social. Hay colaboraciones entre las instituciones de la red social secundaria de salud, asistencia social e instituciones comunitarias. Consideraciones Finales: el apoyo de las instancias oficiales es importante para el control de la tuberculosis, con todo el perfil de vulnerabilidad de las personas es factor determinante para el acceso al/destinación de los recursos de esos programas gubernamentales de apoyo social.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar as iniciativas sociais governamentais voltadas para as pessoas com tuberculose e as possibilidades de acesso aos programas sociais governamentais e de transferência de renda, na percepção dos gestores de programas de tuberculose. Métodos: estudo descritivo, qualitativo, com 19 gestores de Belém, Recife, Campo Grande e Rio de Janeiro. Utilizou-se a análise de conteúdo temática. Resultados: não há suporte social governamental específico para pessoas com tuberculose; os benefícios são destinados às pessoas em vulnerabilidade social. Existem parcerias entre as instituições da rede social secundária da saúde, assistência social e instituições comunitárias. Considerações Finais: o apoio das instâncias oficiais é importante para o controle da tuberculose, contudo o perfil de vulnerabilidade das pessoas é fator determinante para o acesso ao/destinação dos recursos desses programas governamentais de apoio social.

Including Children in Immigrant Families in Policy Approaches to Reduce Child Poverty.

Although they are an increasing share of the US child population (26% in 2020) and have much higher poverty rates than children in nonimmigrant families (20.9% vs 9.9%), children in immigrant families have much more restricted access to the social safety net, which can lead to increased economic hardship and health and developmental risks. More than 90% of children in immigrant families are US citizens, but they are excluded from the safety net due to restrictions that affect their parents and other family members. Exclusions that affect children in immigrant families include restricted categorical eligibility based on immigrant status, stricter income eligibility, reduced benefit levels, high administrative burden, and interactions with immigration policy such as public charge. These exclusions limit the ability of both existing and enhanced social programs to reduce child poverty among this population. Results derived from the Transfer Income Model simulations for the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine's 2019 report A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty show that the poverty-reducing effects of potential enhancements to three main antipoverty programs result in unequal poverty reduction effects by family citizenship/immigration status with disproportionate negative effects on Hispanic children, 54% of whom live in immigrant families. Policy principles to improve equitable access and poverty-reduction effects of social programs for children in immigrant families include basing eligibility and benefit levels on the developmental, health and nutrition needs of the child instead of the immigration status of other family members, reducing administrative burden, and eliminating the link between immigration policy and access to the safety net.

A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty.

Can the United States dramatically reduce the number of its children living in poverty? This article summarizes key conclusions of the report issued by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine's Committee on Building an Agenda to Reduce the Number of Children in Poverty by Half in 10 Years. These conclusions focus on the causal evidence linking poverty reduction and child well-being as well as a host of policy and program ideas directed toward poverty reduction. The Committee found that packages of work-oriented and income support program are able to simultaneously reduce child poverty and increase the number of adult workers in low-income families. Costs of these policies are also considered.

Database on the coverage of the "Bolsa-Família" conditioning cash-transfer program: Brazil, 2005 to 2021.

OBJECTIVES: The "Bolsa-Família" Program (PBF) is a Brazilian conditional cash-transfer program in which families should comply with health, education, and social assistance conditionalities. The program aims to fight poverty and hunger, promoting nutrition and health services for low-income populations. This paper presents a database on the coverage of monitoring and compliance with the PBF health conditionalities in Brazil from January 2005 to July 2021. DATA DESCRIPTION: Database on the PBF conditioning cash-transfer program coverage in Brazil from 2005 to 2021. It comprises information on the number of families benefited, health conditionalities, and the follow-up on vaccination and nutrition of children under seven years old. The cities and semesters are the minimal aggregation units.

Role of Government Financial Support and Vulnerability Characteristics Associated with Food Insecurity during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Young Peruvians.

Peruvian households have experienced one of the most prevalent economic shocks due to COVID-19, significantly increasing their vulnerability to food insecurity (FI). To understand the vulnerability characteristics of these households among the Peruvian young population, including the role of the government's response through emergency cash transfer, we analysed longitudinal data from the Young Lives study (n = 2026), a study that follows the livelihoods of two birth cohorts currently aged 18 to 27 years old. FI was assessed using the Food Insecurity Experience Scale. Household characteristics were collected before and during the COVID-19 outbreak in Peru to characterise participants' vulnerability to FI. Multivariate logistic regression was used to evaluate the association between government support and participants' vulnerability characteristics to FI. During the period under study (March to December 2020), 24% (95% CI: 22.1-25.9%) of the participants experienced FI. Families in the top wealth tercile were 49% less likely to experience FI. Larger families (>5 members) and those with increased household expenses and decreased income due to COVID-19 were more likely to experience FI (by 35%, 39% and 42%, respectively). There was no significant association between government support and FI (p = 0.768). We conclude that pre-pandemic socioeconomic status, family size, and the economic disruption during COVID-19 contribute to the risk of FI among the Peruvian young population, while government support insufficiently curtailed the risk to these households.

Combination of conditional cash transfer program and environmental health interventions reduces child mortality: an ecological study of Brazilian municipalities.

BACKGROUND: This study aims to assess the interactive effects of Brazilian public interventions, environmental health programs (access to water, sanitation and solid waste collection) and a Conditional Cash Transfer Program (PBF), on the mortality reduction due to diarrhea and malnutrition among children under 5 years old. METHODS: The study design is ecological, with longitudinal analysis in a balanced panel. The period covered is 2006 to 2016, including 3467 municipalities from all regions of the country, which resulted in 38,137 observations. The generalized linear models were adjusted considering the Negative Binomial (NB) distribution for the number of deaths due to malnutrition and diarrhea, with fixed effects. NB models with and without zero-inflation were assessed. Subsequent interaction models were applied to assess the combined effects of the two public policies. RESULTS: In relation to the decline of mortality rates due to diarrhea in the municipalities, positive effect modification were observed in the presence of: high coverage of the target population by the PBF and access to water, 0.54 (0.28-1.04) / 0.55 (0.29-1.04); high coverage by the total population by the PBF and access to water, 0.97 (0.95-1.00) and high coverage by the total population by the PBF and access to sanitation, 0.98 (0.97-1.00). Decline on diarrhea mortality was also observed in the joint presence of high coverage of solid waste collection and access to water, categories 1 (> 60% ≤85%): 0.98 (0.96-1.00), 0.98 (0.97-1, 00) and 2 (> 85% ≤ 100%): 0.97 (0.95-0.98), 0.97 (0.95-0.99). Negative effect modification were observed for mortality due to malnutrition in the presence of simultaneous high coverage of the total population by the PBF and access to sanitation categories 1 (≥ 20 < 50%): 1.0061 (0.9991-1.0132) and 2 (≥ 50 < 100%): 1.0073 (1.0002-1.0145) and high coverage of the total population by the PBF and solid waste collection, 1.0004 (1.0002-1.0005), resulting in malnutrition mortality rates increase. CONCLUSION: Implementation of environmental health services and the coverage expansion by the PBF may enhance the prevention of early deaths in children under 5 years old due to diarrhea, a poverty related disease.

Child development as social action: Reflections on four underrated contributions of Edward Zigler to science and society.

In a career spanning six decades, Edward Zigler redefined developmental psychology as the equal integration of scientific inquiry and evidence with social policy formulation and analysis to improve child well-being. The theme of his accumulated work was advancing child development as social action for children and families. Besides early childhood intervention and policy, for which he devoted most of his time, Dr. Zigler did pioneering work in education and school reform, social policy, prevention, child maltreatment, family support, developmental disabilities, and in service to government. In this article, I reflect on four of Dr. Zigler's major contributions to science and society that are underrated and, in many respects, under-appreciated in the larger context of the field. These are (a) historical analysis of Head Start, (b) conceptualization and analysis of motivation as a key component of early childhood program impacts, (c) development of preschool-to-third-grade programs and school reforms, and (d) critical analysis of theory, research, policy, and practice. Together, these and other contributions by Dr. Zigler provide a strong foundation to build a better society for all.

Food Insecurity Among Older Adults: A Multilevel Analysis of State-Level Interventions.

Objective: To analyze whether state-level social programs for older adults (OAs) in Mexico are associated with a reduction: (a) in the prevalence of severe food insecurity (SFI) and (b) in the magnitude of the effect of municipal marginalization on SFI. Method: Cross-sectional study based on urban OAs (65-100 years) from the 2010 census. Three-level logistic multilevel regression models were estimated to explain SFI. Results: Controlling for individual and municipal characteristics, states with social programs for OAs are generally associated with lower SFI prevalences (odds ratio [OR] = 0.68 [0.48, 0.95]) and mitigate the effect of marginalization on SFI when compared with states with no programs. Compared with in-kind food programs and voucher-based programs, monetary transfers are associated with a significant reduction in SFI prevalence (OR = 0.68 [0.46, 0.99]). Conclusion: States with programs for OAs, mainly monetary transfers, are associated with lower SFI prevalences.

Analysis of public policy formulation and its effect on the technical and professional work of the community psychologist: A case study.

The academic and professional relationship between Community Psychology and public policy is increasing, especially as pertaining to social issues. An important discussion is to be had regarding the complexity, degrees of complementarity, and contributions of this link, as well as its risks for the discipline of Community Psychology. In this context, this study asks the following question: What are the dynamics of public policy formulation for extreme poverty in Chile and its effect on the technical definition of the psychologists' work, and what alternatives this opens up for a discussion on the relationship between Community Psychology and public policies? A qualitative and idiographic methodological approach is used, based on Grounded Theory by Strauss & Corbin (2002) and the Case Study by Coller (2000), to analyze semistructured interviews with 10 policymakers of the Chile Seguridades y Oportunidades policy and nine legislative and technical documents that support this policy. The results show that the technical work of the psychologist who participates in public policy towards extreme poverty is affected and configured by the mechanisms and dynamics of the connection between the various frameworks of meaning of policy formulation. These frames of meaning affect the configuration of technical norms that, in a dynamic of reciprocal influence between notions of reference, notions of problem and notions of solution, affect and configure the professional tasks of the psychologists, in terms of the focus of their work, their objectives, levels of intervention and interdisciplinary work.