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Trauma vascular na Amazônia: atualizando o desafio

Rev. Col. Bras. Cir; 45 (4), 2018
RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar dados epidemiológicos dos pacientes operados por trauma vascular em hospital de referência para traumatismos vasculares do Estado do Pará, determinar as variáveis que aumentam o risco de óbito e fazer uma análise comparativa com os resultados previamente publicados pela m...

Significado que otorgan las personas trans a sus experiencias en la atención en el sistema de salud chileno

En Chile, la atención de salud para usuarios/as transexuales se desarrolla en un contexto marcado por la desigualdad territorial en cuanto al acceso a servicios trans específicos del proceso de adecuación corporal. Por otro lado, las circulares sanitarias que regulan su trato en relación a la identid...

O uso do SUS como estigma: a visão de uma classe média

Physis (Rio J.); 28 (3), 2018
Resumo Acesso é um conceito central para a efetivação da universalidade do SUS, mas pouco valorizado nas publicações oficiais do Ministério da Saúde. Talvez por isso, o acesso no SUS ainda seja visto como excludente. Desde a implantação da Estratégia Saúde da Família, houve importante melhora...

Analysis of the indicators of the Family Health Program in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 16 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the Family Health Program replaced by the Family Health Strategy in 2011, based on health indicators and diseases classified as primary care sensitive. Methods This was a descriptive, analytical and documental study carried out in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo be...

Disability, Chronic Diseases and Access to Healthcare in Jamaica

West Indian med. j; 67 (spe), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To look at healthcare delivery for persons with disabilities in Jamaica. Methods: A quantitative survey of persons with disabilities using a systematic random sampling technique with respondents selected from the database of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities. Result...

Utilization of basic health units of FHS according to private health insurance

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To describe the utilization of basic health units according to coverage by discount card or private health insurance. METHODS Household survey in the area covered by Family Health Strategy in Pelotas, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, from December 2007 to February 2008, with perso...

Incentives and barriers to HIV testing among female sex workers in Ceará

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Estimating HIV prevalence and describing the incentives and barriers for HIV testing among female sex workers. METHODS This cross-sectional study recruited 402 women aged 18 years or older, residing in Fortaleza, state of Ceará, Brazil, who reported having had sexual intercourse i...

Quality of infant care in primary health services in Southern and Northeastern Brazil

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To assess the quality of the health care provided to children aged under one year old performed by primary health services in the South and Northeast regions of Brazil. METHODS This is a cross-sectional, population-based study carried out in 2010 with 7,915 children aged from one to ...

Factors influencing the impact of oral health on the daily activities of adolescents, adults and older adults

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Analyze if clinical, sociodemographic and access to dental services variables influence the impact of oral health on the daily activities of adolescents, adults and older adults. METHODS: A cross-sectional study with secondary data from the State Oral Health Survey (SB São Paulo 20...

Representations on adherence to the treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 52 (), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To identify representations regarding adherence to the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis from the perspective of patients who were discharged upon being cured. Method: A qualitative study with patients who completed the drug treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis...