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Covid-19 em usuários da atenção primária à saúde de um município do sudeste de Mato Grosso: um estudo transversal

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Covid-19 is a global health issue with high morbidity and mortality rates, as well as impact on health systems. The study aimed to analyze the profile and factors associated with self-report of Covid-19 in the context of Primary Health Care. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, observational study conducted with users of the Family Health Strategy in the city of Rondonópolis (Mato Grosso State). Data were collected at health units using a semi-structured questionnaire. Results: Among 400 survey participants, 77 (19.25%) reported a Covid-19 diagnosis. Variables associated with self-report were higher income, having health insurance, and being in the labor market. The main clinical symptoms were myalgia, fever, and headache. Mild cases of the disease predominated and sentinel units were the main health service used. Conclusion: The data point to the impact of social variables on the diagnosis of Covid-19 and reveal the importance of services offered by the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) during the pandemic.

Source: Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infecção

DOI: 10.17058/reci.v15i2.20001

Authors: Letícia Silveira Goulart, Ingryd Rodrigues Xavier Docusse, Giulia Elena Tessaro, Ricardo Alves Olinda, Magda De Mattos

Institutions: Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7084501259

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