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Massive Education in Prison Health in Brazil: A Look Beyond the Walls

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  • Janaina L. R. da S. Valentim

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59010-090, RN, Brazil
    Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Coimbra, 3000-186 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Sara Dias-Trindade

    (Faculty of Arts, Department of History, Political and International Studies (DHEPI), University of Porto, 4150-564 Porto, Portugal)

  • Aline de P. Dias

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59010-090, RN, Brazil)

  • Alexandre R. Caitano

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59010-090, RN, Brazil)

  • Laysa G. de S. Nunes

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59010-090, RN, Brazil)

  • Manoel H. Romão

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59010-090, RN, Brazil)

  • Felipe Fernandes

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59010-090, RN, Brazil)

  • Nícolas V. R. Veras

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59010-090, RN, Brazil)

  • Kelson C. Medeiros

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59010-090, RN, Brazil)

  • Ronaldo S. Melo

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59010-090, RN, Brazil
    Institute of Human Formation with Technologies, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro 20550-900, RJ, Brazil)

  • Edneide da C. Bezerra

    (Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN), Natal 59015-000, RN, Brazil)

  • Antonio Quintas-Mendes

    (LE@D—Distance Education and eLearning Laboratory, Open University of Portugal, 1250-100 Lisbon, Portugal)

  • Marilyn A. A. Bonfim

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59010-090, RN, Brazil
    Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro 21040-360, RJ, Brazil)

  • Alcindo A. Ferla

    (Public Health Program, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre 90620-110, RS, Brazil)

  • Ricardo B. Ceccim

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59010-090, RN, Brazil)

  • Ricardo A. M. Valentim

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59010-090, RN, Brazil)

Abstract

Equal access to health initiatives and services under the principles of universal and comprehensive care remains a challenge in Brazil. The realization of public health policies is further intricate when one examines the health situation of people deprived of liberty. This study showcases the “Prison System: Beyond the Walls” educational pathway, available on the Virtual Learning Environment of the Brazilian National Health System (AVASUS). The action research methodological strategy guided the pathway development, emphasizing dialogic learning. The goal was to address the need for massive training on the topic of prison health, with the model focusing on engagement through spontaneous, non-mandatory participation in the pathway courses. The pathway comprised four modules, whose educational offerings were based on the self-learning model. Students were free to choose which courses to take and in what order, as there was no prerequisite for participating in modules. Hence, students could either take all the courses or only those with which they identify their learning needs, regardless of work demands or personal interests. Structuring the pathway through action research facilitated a massive, cohesive, and continuous training process. This approach expanded knowledge and established meaningful relationships among the related topics and the key players involved: health professionals, prison officers, and people deprived of liberty. Notably, the pathway courses have surpassed the 50,000-enrollment mark, spanning all five regions of Brazil. In this context, this article presents and discusses the development of the “Prison System: Beyond the Walls” pathway, emphasizing the massive improvement of health within Brazil’s prison system and highlighting the results achieved.

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  • Janaina L. R. da S. Valentim & Sara Dias-Trindade & Aline de P. Dias & Alexandre R. Caitano & Laysa G. de S. Nunes & Manoel H. Romão & Felipe Fernandes & Nícolas V. R. Veras & Kelson C. Medeiros & Ron, 2024. "Massive Education in Prison Health in Brazil: A Look Beyond the Walls," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(10), pages 1-19, October.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:10:p:1350-:d:1496917
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