Analysis of the NutriSUS public policy implementation in Porto Ferreira, SP

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the implementation of NutriSUS in the municipality of Porto Ferreira, SP, and understand the existing dissonances between its theoretical and practical presumptions. This is a qualitative and descriptive study. First, a documentary analysis of official texts structuring the policy was carried out. Subsequently, semi-structured interviews were performed with 12 NutriSUS managers and executors in the municipality. Based on our analysis of the interviews, we found three main categories: 1. NutriSUS management and execution attributes; 2. Factors impacting its implementation; and 3. Perception of the professionals interviewed about NutriSUS. We managed to list critical points for the implementation process, such as non-consolidated intersectoriality; lack of adequate staff training; inaccurate registry of coverage data; bureaucratic and administrative obstacles to input acquisition and distribution; lack of information to parents and/or guardians, among others. Conclusion: Finding critical points, which evince dissonances between their practical presumptions, can contribute to remodel the policy.