Analyzing vulnerable children and adolescents’ health promotion in a civil-society organization in Florianopolis-SC

Abstract

After the redemocratization, partnerships between the State and civil-society organizations have been guaranteed by the Constitution as a democratic tool. With the rise of neoliberalism and the decrease in State investments in social policies, such organizations have become protagonists in the health care, education, and protection of children in vulnerable situations. This study aims to analyze health promotion in the care for children and adolescents in a Civil-Society Organization (CSO) in Florianopolis-SC, Brazil. This is a case study with a qualitative approach in which semi-structured interviews were conducted, transcribed and analyzed using the thematic analysis method. The analysis resulted in two empirical categories: (1) Weaving networks between the State and Civil Society: intersectorality in health promotion; and (2) CSOs and the paths and deviations in pursuit of emancipatory health promotion. The analysis showed that, although CSOs include several health promotion initiatives for children and adolescents, intersectoral work still lacks effectiveness. Moreover, for emancipatory health promotion, it is necessary to work towards community empowerment and education for critical and social reflection.

Developmental Milestones of Pre-School Children in Selected Day-Care Center in Manila District Vi, Philppines

“…This must be given emphasis for the care and protection of the children in terms of educational and health care in the society or community to which they belong. It is vital and emancipatory to work on education, community empowerment, social reflection, and critical reflection for children (Selau et al, 2021).…”