Abstract:This case study analyzed citizen participation at the Municipal Health Council (MHC) of Ribeirão Preto, in the state of São Paulo (Brazil), using a qualitative approach with a phenomenological basis and methodological triangulation: (i) analysis of the minutes of the meetings, (ii) passive observation, and (iii) semi‐structured interviews with councillors. The interviews were analyzed using content analysis and categorized according to three themes: (i) challenges and limitations of participation in the MHC, (… Show more
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