Assessment of Primary Health Care Attributes in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: to assess the presence and extent of Primary Health Care attributes in Campina Grande, Paraíba. METHOD: this is a cross-sectional study with 202 professionals from the Basic Health Units. The Primary Care Assessment Tool, Brazil, was used, which includes eight attributes of primary care whose scores were converted into a scale from 0 to 10, with those considered satisfactory > 6.60. RESULT: the general score mean was 7.6, but First contact access obtained a score of 3.7. Dental surgeons attributed the worst scores for all attributes (p <0.05). Permanent education activity was associated with a high general score (p <0.01). CONCLUSION: with the exception of First contact access, the other attributes are present, but initiatives by teams and managers are necessary for its expansion, with permanent education being the main strategy in this process.

Model Proposal for Equity Production in Access to Dental Specialty Centers

ABSTRACT Objective: To address disparities in oral healthcare to allow prioritization of individuals with higher vulnerability. The model seeks to develop a methodology for identifying and classifying vulnerability among CEO users using socioeconomic indicators. Additionally, it aims to establish criteria for access prioritization based on vulnerability profiles, ultimately ensuring that those in greater need receive the specialized oral healthcare they require. Material and Methods: The proposed method leverages two key indicators: the Municipal Social Vulnerability Index (IVS) and the CEO Social Vulnerability Indicator (CEO IVS). CEO IVS is calculated based on CEO user socioeconomic data and compared to the municipality's IVS. The model utilizes a scoring system to classify users' vulnerability levels, allowing for the identification of those most in need of specialized care. The Equality Production Trend Indicator (ITPE-CEO) assesses the alignment between CEO and municipal vulnerability levels, aiding access prioritization. Conclusion: This equity-focused model offers a practical approach to address disparities in oral healthcare access. Vulnerability profiles and socioeconomic factors empower local managers to allocate resources effectively, ensuring that individuals with higher vulnerability receive timely and specialized care. The proposed model promotes inclusivity and responsiveness to community needs, contributing to achieving equitable oral healthcare for all.

Satisfação dos usuários com a qualidade da Atenção Primária à Saúde no estado da Paraíba: estudo transversal / User's satisfaction with the quality of Primary Health Care in the state of Paraíba: cross-sectional study

Resumo Objetivo Visa analisar a satisfação dos usuários em relação aos atributos essenciais da Atenção Primária à Saúde, no Estado da Paraíba, a partir de dados secundários do PMAQ- AB. Método Estudo transversal realizado entre 2020 e 2021, com dados de 5.347 usuários vinculados a 1.363 equipes de saúde na APS do Estado. Foram selecionadas questões do material utilizado na Avaliação Externa no 3º ciclo do PMAQ-AB referentes ao perfil demográfico, condição socioeconômica e instrumento elaborado pelos pesquisadores com 42 variáveis. As respostas dos usuários foram categorizadas por equipe de saúde: "Muito Bom" (valor 4), "Bom" (valor 3), "Regular" (valor 2), "Ruim" (valor 1) e "Muito Ruim" (valor 0). Os dados foram tabulados por meio de frequência, porcentagens simples e analisados sob forma de tabelas no Excel 2010. Resultado A classificação "Muito Bom" foi de 10.751 (52,5%) em Acesso de Primeiro Contato, 9757 (55,1%) em Longitudinalidade, 1.315 (48,2%) em Coordenação da Atenção; com menor, proporção 4.146 (25,3%) em Integralidade no Estado da Paraíba. Conclusão O estudo demonstrou classificação geral positiva com a satisfação dos usuários e a presença dos atributos, nas Macrorregiões e Estado. Todavia, verificou-se baixo desempenho no atributo Integralidade e piores avaliações atribuídas à Macrorregião I.

Abstract Objective To analyze user satisfaction in relation to the essential attributes of Primary Health Care, in the State of Paraíba, based on secondary data from the PMAQ-AB. Method Cross-sectional study carried out between 2020 and 2021, with data from 5,347 users linked to 1,363 health teams in the State's PHC. Questions were selected from the material used in the External Assessment in the 3rd cycle of the PMAQ-AB referring to the demographic profile, socioeconomic status and instrument prepared by the researchers with 42 variables. User responses were categorized by health team: "Very Good" (value 4), "Good" (value 3), "Regular" (value 2), "Bad" (value 1) and "Very Bad" (value 0). Data were tabulated using frequency, simple percentages and analyzed in the form of tables in Excel 2010. Result The "Very Good" classification was 10,751 (52.5%) in First Contact Access, 9757 (55.1%) in Longitudinality, 1,315 (48.2%) in Care Coordination; with a smaller proportion of 4,146 (25.3%) in Integrality in the State of Paraíba. Conclusion The study showed a positive general classification with user satisfaction and the presence of attributes, in the Macro-regions and State. However, there was low performance in the Comprehensiveness attribute and worse evaluations attributed to Macroregion I.

Assessment of Primary Health Care Attributes in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil / Evaluación de los atributos de la Atención Primaria de Salud en Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brasil / Avaliação dos atributos da atenção primária à saúde em Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brasil

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the presence and extent of Primary Health Care attributes in Campina Grande, Paraíba. Method: this is a cross-sectional study with 202 professionals from the Basic Health Units. The Primary Care Assessment Tool, Brazil, was used, which includes eight attributes of primary care whose scores were converted into a scale from 0 to 10, with those considered satisfactory > 6.60. Result: the general score mean was 7.6, but First contact access obtained a score of 3.7. Dental surgeons attributed the worst scores for all attributes (p <0.05). Permanent education activity was associated with a high general score (p <0.01). Conclusion: with the exception of First contact access, the other attributes are present, but initiatives by teams and managers are necessary for its expansion, with permanent education being the main strategy in this process.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar la presencia y extensión de los atributos de la Atención Primaria de Salud em Campina Grande, Paraíba. Método: se trata de em rocess transversal em 202 profesionales de las Unidades Básicas de Salud. Se rocess la herramienta de evaluación de atención primaria, Brasil, que incluye ocho atributos de atención primaria cuyas puntuaciones se convirtieron em em escala de 0 a 10, considerándose aquellos> 6.60 son satisfactorios. Resultado: el promedio de la puntuación general fue de 7,6, pero la accesibilidad al primer contacto obtuvo em puntuación de 3,7. Los cirujanos dentales atribuyeron las peores puntuaciones para todos los atributos (p <0.05). El desempeño de la actividad de educación permanente se asoció em em puntaje general alto (p <0.01). Conclusión: em la excepción de Accesibilidad para el primer contacto, los otros atributos están presentes, pero las iniciativas de los equipos y gerentes son rocessoa para su expansión, siendo la educación permanente la rocessoa principal em este rocesso.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a presença e extensão dos atributos da Atenção Primária à Saúde de Campina Grande, Paraíba. Método: trata-se de um estudo transversal, com 202 profissionais das Unidades Básicas de Saúde. Foi utilizado o instrumento Primary Care Assessment Tool, Brasil, que contempla oito atributos da atenção primária cujos escores foram convertidos em escala de 0 a 10, sendo considerados satisfatórios aqueles ≥6,60. Resultado: a média do Escore Geral foi de 7,6, mas a Acessibilidade de primeiro contato obteve escore de 3,7. Os cirurgiões dentistas atribuíram piores escores para todos os atributos (p<0,05). A realização de atividade de educação permanente esteve associada ao Escore Geral alto (p<0,01). Conclusão: com exceção da Acessibilidade de primeiro contato, os demais atributos estão presentes, mas iniciativas das equipes e gestores são necessárias para sua ampliação, sendo a educação permanente a principal estratégia nesse processo.