Assessing the care of children under one year old in Primary Health Care

Authors

  • Maria Cândida de Carvalho Furtado Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Janaina Carvalho Braz Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Juliana Coelho Pina Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Débora Falleiros de Mello Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Regina Aparecida Garcia de Lima Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000200012

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the presence and extent of Primary Health Care attributes and the strength of affiliation of children under one year old in a Family Health Unit. METHOD: cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted between October 25, 2010 and May 14, 2011 with 44 mothers, using the Primary Care Assessment Tool to collect data. Data were analyzed by calculating the Essential Primary Health Care and General Primary Health Care scores. RESULTS: mothers recognized and experienced aspects of accessibility, comprehensive care and coordination of care, as well as community guidance, marked by a concern and involvement on the part of the health team in the children's care, their families and community. CONCLUSION: The Primary Health Care team makes efforts to approach the community and meet their health needs, seeking instruments that aid the promotion of qualified care to children.

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Published

2013-04-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Assessing the care of children under one year old in Primary Health Care . (2013). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 21(2), 554-561. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000200012