Coverage of strategies for strengthening the basic health care

Abstract

Objectives: Analyzing the coverage of strategies to strengthen Primary Care in the municipalities of the 4th Regional Health Management of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at the bank of indicators covering of Family Health teams (SF), Community Health Agents teams (ACS), National Programme for Improving Access and Quality of Primary Care (PMAQ) Professional Enhancement Program of AB (PROVAB), Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS) and Stork Network of 25 municipalities. Results: 88% of the municipalities are suitable for the quantity of SF teams; 100% of the population is covered by ACS; 95,5% of SF teams joined the PMAQ; 48% did not join the PROVAB; 64% do not have CAPS; 32% did not join the Stork Network. Conclusion: These findings suggest the search for qualification and solving teams and health services, but show difficulties in expansion and articulation of actions.