Serviço Social e saúde da população negra: análise dos enfrentamentos do racismo institucional no âmbito da Atenção Primária à Saúde em Campina Grande-PB

Abstract

The dissertation entitled "Social Work and the Health of the Black Population: analysis of the struggles against institutional racism in Primary Health Care in Campina Grande-PB" investigated social workers’ perceptions of institutional racism in Primary Health Care (PHC) and their strategies for addressing it. This qualitative study, grounded in the historical-dialectical method, analyzed interviews and a focus group conducted with social work professionals working in PHC in the municipality of Campina Grande, Paraíba, highlighting the challenges and anti-racist actions within the Unified Health System (SUS). The research revealed that institutional racism undermines equitable access to health care for the Black population, deepening historical inequalities. The findings indicated difficulties in recognizing institutional racism among professionals, underscoring the need for critical training, specific public policies, and intersectoral coordination to confront racism effectively. This dissertation contributes to the debate on racial equity within the field of Social Work and reinforces the ethical-political commitment of the profession to building a society free from all forms of oppression.