Avaliação da rede de diagnóstico laboratorial na implantação do Programa de Prevenção e Controle das Hepatites Virais no estado de São Paulo, 1997-2012*
Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: to assess the performance of the diagnostic network in the implementation process of the Program for Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control in São Paulo State, Brazil, from 1997 to 2012. METHODS: evaluation study based on documentary research and structured interviews, combined with a historical series analysis of indicators developed to assess the implementation process of the program, using data from the Department of the Brazilian National Health System. RESULTS: from 1997 to 2012, the serology, biopsy and molecular biology diagnostic networks showed an increase in the coefficients of coverage of 7.4, 7.3, and 62.0 times, respectively, with an increase in cases detection and treatment access. CONCLUSION: despite the effective implementation of the diagnostic network, there is a need to review the search strategy for new cases, and access to liver biopsy, still insufficient to the program demand.
Institutions: Instituto Butantan, Instituto de Saúde
Language: Portuguese
Topic: Hepatitis B Virus Studies
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2742598144