This study evaluated factors affecting the quality of home visits by community health workers (CHWs) across 38,865 teams and 140,444 users. Results showed that 51.9% of users rated the visits as high quality. Quality was higher in smaller municipalities, the Northeast, and among teams with well-defined areas, risk-based population assignments, and no worker shortages. Users … [Read more...] about Quality of home visits by community health workers in primary care and associated factors
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Experiences of access and use of primary health care by users with systemic arterial hypertension
This study explored users' experiences with accessing and using healthcare services for managing Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH) in Primary Health Care (PHC). Interviews with 38 people from Basic Health Units (BHUs) in Rio de Janeiro revealed challenges in scheduling appointments, getting test results, and obtaining medications. Community Health Workers (CHWs) helped by … [Read more...] about Experiences of access and use of primary health care by users with systemic arterial hypertension
Promotion of Healthy and Adequate Food in a rural territory: pathways to reflection and praxis with Community Health Workers
Access to adequate and healthy food is a basic human right, yet rural communities often face more challenges with food insecurity due to resource inequalities. This study explores the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in addressing these challenges in rural areas of the Federal District. Using Culture Circles, four CHWs discussed their views on healthy eating and the … [Read more...] about Promotion of Healthy and Adequate Food in a rural territory: pathways to reflection and praxis with Community Health Workers
Primary Health Care in transitional care of people with stroke
This study explored how Primary Health Care (PHC) teams support stroke patients after hospital discharge. Through interviews, observations, and document analysis, the study highlighted the crucial roles of community health workers, multidisciplinary teams, and nurses in managing care, promoting health, and preventing further issues. Home visits were identified as essential, but … [Read more...] about Primary Health Care in transitional care of people with stroke
Hidden leprosy in a low-endemic area in southern Brazil: changes in endemicity following an active search
This study examined leprosy in a low-endemic area in southern Brazil before and after implementing an active case-finding strategy. The study compared passive detection from 2014-2020 with an active search strategy from January 2021 to August 2023 in Caçador, Santa Catarina, where community health workers used the Leprosy Suspicion Questionnaire (LSQ) screening tool. Of the 48 … [Read more...] about Hidden leprosy in a low-endemic area in southern Brazil: changes in endemicity following an active search