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Acess and link to treatment of tuberculosis in primary health care
Acesso e vínculo ao tratamento de tuberculose na atenção primária em saúde
Acceso y enlace para tratamiento de la tuberculosis en atención primaria de salud
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Abstract Objective: To evaluate the access to primary health care services for tuberculosis control, identifying the facilities and difficulties, besides analyzing the way patients are received by the multidisciplinary team. Method: An operational study performed in five Basic Health Units in Belém. The samp... view more
Objective: To evaluate the access to primary health care services for tuberculosis control, identifying the facilities and difficulties, besides analyzing the way patients are received by the multidisciplinary team. Method: An operational study performed in five Basic Health Units in Belém. The sample consisted of 34 patients with tuberculosis. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee, under Resolution nº 206.875. Results: It was discovered that the facilities found regarding access to treatment were the proximity between the Basic Health Unit and the patients' residence, reduced waiting time for consultation and the relationship established with the health team. The identified difficult was the lack of home visiting. Conclusion: The strengthening of the bond, the guarantee of access and the receptiveness by the health team are factors that can contribute to the success of treatment.... view less
Keywords
basic supply; health care; contagious disease; public health services; medical care; counseling
Classification
Medical Sociology
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
Page/Pages
p. 5143-5149
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 8 (2016) 4
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2016.v8i4.5143-5149
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed