Acesso aos serviços de saúde num estabelecimento penitenciário da máxima segurança - B.O na província de Maputo, Moçambique

Abstract

The present work analyzes the access to health services in a penitentiary establishment in the city of Matola, Mozambique. The work is the result of a qualitative research in which participant observation methods and semi-structured interviews were used with health service agents and inmates of the target establishment of the study. The search results review They stated that inmates have access to health services, starting from a register with the head of the cell. There are exceptions when it comes to unruly inmates who must be accompanied to the health center by an escort. The inmates report having difficulties in accessing health services because of the length of service, and point out the lack of adequate material for the treatment that limits the care process. The study concludes that the inmates were dissatisfied with the care provided by health agents because the consultations are not private and the inmates do not reveal the real pain due to the presence of prison guards and cell managers. However, there is poor communication between health workers and prisoners in consultations(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)