As concepções de saúde e doença nas comunidades tradicionais de terreiro e a Política Nacional de Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde: possíveis aproximações

Abstract

This dissertation aims to discuss the connections between Integrative and Complementary Health Practices (PICS) within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) and the care practices developed in the terreiros (religious spaces) of Afro-Brazilian religions. The approach begins with the historical construction of the African diaspora and racism in its various forms, addressing the formation of Afro-Brazilian religions and the role these traditions have historically played in promoting health, care, and well-being. Subsequently, it analyzes the contemporary tensions that emerge at the interface between racism, public health policies, and Afro-Brazilian religions, highlighting the challenges related to the recognition and legitimacy of this knowledge within the institutional field. Methodologically, the research uses content analysis based on semi-structured interviews conducted with Candomblé priests and priestesses, enabling dialogue between traditional knowledge and the field of health. The results highlight weaknesses and potential in incorporating these practices into public policies, especially within the scope of Integrative and Complementary Health Practices (PICS), contributing to the debate on equity, secularism, and the recognition of traditional knowledge within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS).