Izabel Magalhaes,Kenia Lara da Silva
Language, Literacy, and Health: Discourse in Brazil's National Health System
Language, Literacy, and Health: Discourse in Brazil's National Health System
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Language, Literacy, and Health: Discourse in Brazil's National Health System explores how language, literacy, and health are social practices, particularly within Brazil's national health system, the Unified Health System (SUS). The book discusses language and literacy as discourse and their various uses in health practices, highlighting issues with SUS practices and suggesting improvements. It contributes to the ongoing debate about language and literacy in health practices, emphasizing the role of patients in maintaining their well-being.
Format: Hardback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books
Language, Literacy, and Health: Discourse in Brazil's National Health System delves into the intricate relationship between language, literacy, and health as social practices, with a specific focus on Brazil's national health system, known as the Unified Health System (SUS). Established in the 1990s, the SUS has been a cornerstone of healthcare in Brazil, providing free consultations, health promotion activities, and home visits by a professional team to the country's population. Of particular interest is the Family Health Strategy program, which has been instrumental in improving the health outcomes of Brazilians.
This comprehensive book is the result of extensive research conducted in two distinct regions of Brazil: the Northeast and the Southeast. Izabel Magalhães and Kênia Lara da Silva, both esteemed scholars in the field, explore language and literacy as discourse, recognizing their crucial role in health practice. They examine the diverse uses of texts, including multimodal texts, and shed light on issues and challenges associated with SUS practices. Through their ethnographic approach, the authors offer valuable insights and propose improvements to enhance the effectiveness of the SUS.
Language, Literacy, and Health: Discourse in Brazil's National Health System contributes significantly to the ongoing debate about language and literacy in health practices. It emphasizes that patients play an active role in maintaining their well-being, and the book underscores the importance of effective communication and literacy skills in healthcare delivery. By examining the intersection of language, literacy, and health within the Brazilian context, this book provides valuable insights for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and researchers alike, as they work towards improving healthcare outcomes and promoting healthier communities.
Weight: 558g
Dimension: 159 x 235 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793600882
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