Do anonimato à evidência: o trabalho invisibilizado do Agente Promotor de Saúde em período pandêmico no Sistema Prisional

The prison system often idealizes that Persons Deprived of Liberty (PPL), because they are in a controlled environment, would have greater access to health actions and services. However, the reality appears to be quite different. The objective of the study is to analyze the situation of public policies in the prison system during the pandemic period and highlight the lack of implementation of Health Promoting Agents (AgPS). 24 AgPS were interviewed, using structured scripts. The effectiveness of health systems and policies aimed at PPL is questioned, as, in practice, they are failing to fulfill one of the main objectives: overcoming the difficulties imposed by the restriction of freedom, which hinder full and effective access to health services. . This study highlights the need to rethink and improve health policies in the prison system, and implement them appropriately.