Organization and functioning of the health gym program in the city of Camaragibe-PE

The evaluation of health policies and programs is an important tool for decision-making. Among the instruments used for this purpose, the Logical Model stands out, establishing a visual reference regarding the interaction among the inputs, activities and expected results of an intervention. The present study aimed to evaluate the organization of actions and the functioning of the Programa Academia da Saude (PAS – Health Gym Program) in the city of Camaragibe, Pernambuco state, Northeastern Brazil, using a logical model. Program actions were in line with some guidelines established by the Brazilian Ministry of Health services in relation to other primary care services and promotion of the adoption of active lifestyles by the population. However, they do not comply with the recommendations for work shifts and the professionals’ workload at the centers. Camaragibe has the potential to enlarge the scope of multi-professional approaches aimed at comprehensive care.