Objective to understand the primary social network map as a technology for the approach to people with pulmonary tuberculosis. Method a qualitative study, grounded on the Social Network theoretical-methodological framework and carried out from January to February 2020 with 32 individuals diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis at Basic Health Units in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The data were collected in semi-structured interviews by means of a script to characterize the participants and prepare the social network map. The content analysis technique was used. Results in the representation of the maps there was presence of a strong connection between the participants and the members of their primary network, comprised by family members, close friends and colleagues. In this interpersonal experience, the types of support received were especially emotional and/or material. Conclusion using a social network map as an approach technology proved to be innovative and original with regard to the care provided to people with pulmonary tuberculosis, allowing health professionals to carry out their care practice in an integrated way with members of this network, especially those who may assist in care, prevention of abandonment and treatment of the disease.
RESUMO Objetivo: compreender o mapa da rede social primária como uma tecnologia de abordagem à pessoa com tuberculose pulmonar. Método estudo qualitativo, fundamentado no referencial teórico-metodológico de Rede Social, realizado com 32 pessoas com diagnóstico de tuberculose pulmonar, em Unidades Básicas de Saúde do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, de janeiro a fevereiro de 2020. Os dados foram coletados em uma entrevista semiestruturada, por meio de um roteiro para a caracterização dos participantes e elaboração do mapa da rede social. Utilizou-se a técnica da análise de conteúdo. Resultados na representação dos mapas, observou-se a presença de vínculo forte dos participantes com os membros da sua rede primária, composta por familiares, amigos vizinhos e colegas. Nessa vivência interpessoal, os apoios recebidos foram especialmente o emocional e o material. Conclusão a utilização do mapa da rede social como uma tecnologia de abordagem mostrou-se inovadora e original no que tange à assistência da pessoa com tuberculose pulmonar, permitindo ao profissional de saúde exercer sua prática assistencial de forma integrada com membros dessa rede, especialmente aqueles que poderão auxiliar no cuidado, prevenção do abandono e tratamento da doença.
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