Evaluation of the structure of primary maternal and infant healthcare in the state of Roraima, the North region of Brazil, and Brazil, 2012-2017
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Maternal and infant healthcare in Brazil shows mixed results. While infrastructure improved, medicine availability and staffing decreased, highlighting persistent regional disparities.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
- Health Policy
Background
- Primary healthcare is Brazil's main healthcare gateway, facing quality challenges, especially for vulnerable populations.
- Regional inequalities disadvantage the North and Northeast regions in healthcare access and quality.
- Maternal and infant healthcare are critical areas impacted by these systemic issues.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze maternal and infant healthcare resources in Roraima and Brazil.
- To track changes in resource availability between 2012, 2014, and 2017.
- To inform public policymaking for reproductive rights and maternal/infant health.
Main Methods
- Longitudinal analysis of data from Module I of the National Program for the Improvement of Access and Quality of Primary Care (PMAQ-AB).
- Comparison of resource availability in Roraima, the North region, and Brazil.
- Assessment of physical infrastructure, supplies, equipment, medicines, and human resources.
Main Results
- Significant improvements in physical infrastructure (ventilation, air conditioning) and equipment distribution from 2014 to 2017.
- Declines in the availability of medicines between 2014 and 2017.
- Reduction in human resources and worked hours for maternal and infant care.
Conclusions
- Despite infrastructure gains, challenges remain in medicine and human resource availability for maternal and infant care.
- Longitudinal data reveals persistent disparities and evolving resource landscapes.
- Findings can guide policy development to improve reproductive and child health outcomes.
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