The Brazilian primary health care response to the COVID-19 pandemic: individual and collective approaches
Aylene Bousquat,
Ligia Giovanella,
Luiz Facchini
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesBrazil’s PHC wide coverage has a potential role in the fight against COVID, especially in less developed regions. PHC should deal with COVID-19 treatment; health surveillance; continuity of care; and social support. This article aims to analyze PHC performance profiles during the pandemic, in these axes, comparing the five Brazilian macro-regions.MethodsA cross-sectional survey study was carried out, using stratified probability sampling of PHC facilities (PHCF). A Composite Index was created, the Co… Show more
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