Avaliação da efetividade da estratégia da saúde da família na redução da mortalidade infantil

Abstract

This is a bibliographic study that discusses theoretical and methodological aspects of a comprehensive evaluation of effectiveness of the Family Health Strategy in reducing infant mortality at a local level. Highlighted aspects are analyzed in the impact of health policy on infant mortality, as well in the proportionate changes in the social reality of people exposed to it in dimensions objective, subjective and substantive. Presents indicators that can support this assessment and contributions of the user can expand evaluative research, since the evaluation of effectiveness of a public policy should consider processes and outcomes, but also the perception of people exposed to it. Lastly, this paper aims to contribute to build a culture of evaluation of health management at the local level, increasing the social visibility and improving their quality.