Imigração e serviços de saúde no MERCOSUL: um estudo exploratório

Abstract

IMMIGRATION AND HEALTH SERVICES IN MERCOSUL: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY.Introduction: Migration movements are ancient among peoples in search of food and better shelter. Throughout history, with globalization, this phenomenon has become common among the population of countries that seek better living conditions, be it economic or social and / or fleeing from places due to wars, persecutions and climate change. With the growing demand for immigration, especially among countries that are part of the Economic Blocks, such as MERCOSUL, rulers find themselves in new paradigms of intervention and challenges, especially in access to health services. Objectives: Identification and discussion in primary health care research in SUS, in relation to advances and challenges in relation to immigrants from MERCOSUL countries. Materials and Methods: Systematic review of literature in electronic periods, through the hypothetical-deductive method, in the search for academic papers that deal with the subject. Results:We found 34 studies with research carried out between 1996 and 2016. Measures such as the discussions that took place in SGT 11 Health, the Meeting of Ministers and meetings and SIS-Fronteira, with an active role of Brazil in the resolution of health issues were observed. However, the many challenges to be considered, especially in relation to the formation of the multiprofessional team that will work with the immigrants, documented or not, since one of the greatest challenges. Conclusions: The hypothesis evaluated in this study is valid given the evident advances and possibilities of better living conditions and access to health services for immigrants from MERCOSUL countries.