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Availability of Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Medicines in Primary Health Care
Santos, Jacqueline Silva; Cruz, Alex Junio Silva da; Castilho, Lia Silva de; Abreu, Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães.
  • Santos, Jacqueline Silva; Federal University of Minas Gerais. School of Dentistry. Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Cruz, Alex Junio Silva da; Federal University of Minas Gerais. School of Dentistry. Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Castilho, Lia Silva de; Federal University of Minas Gerais. School of Dentistry. Department of Restorative Dentistry. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Abreu, Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães; Federal University of Minas Gerais. School of Dentistry. Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry. Belo Horizonte. BR
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1101303
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Objective:

To describe and analyze the availability and factors related to the presence of analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the Brazilian public primary healthcare system. Material and

Methods:

This was a cross-sectional study that evaluated 17,903 health units that participated in the National Program for Primary Care Access and Quality Improvement (2013-2014). The dependent variable was defined as the presence of metamizole, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen in a sufficient amount. The independent variables included the type of primary health care unit, the presence of a medication disposal area, the number of physicians, nurses, and dental practitioners; and the number of primary care units with family and oral health teams. For statistical analysis, unadjusted and adjusted Odds Ratio (OR) (95% CI) were presented.

Results:

The three medicines were available in 62.4% of the units. Regarding Health Clinics, the Basic Health Units (OR= 1.31, CI95% 1.18-1.44), Polyclinic (OR= 2.00, 95% CI, 1.15 -3.48), and others (OR= 1.37; 95% CI 1.14-1.63) had higher chances of availability of all three drugs. The presence of a disposal area (OR = 1.64, 95% CI 1.51-1.77) and the number of physicians (OR= 1.04, 95% CI 1.00-1.08), nurses (OR= 1.08, 95% CI 1.03- 1.13), and dental practitioners (OR= 1.09, 95% CI 1.04-1.14) increased the availability odds of the analyzed drugs in the service.

Conclusion:

The structure of the healthcare units and the higher number of professionals were positively associated with the availability of these drugs.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pharmaceutical Services / Primary Health Care / Drugs, Essential / Delivery of Health Care / Analgesics Type of study: Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pharmaceutical Services / Primary Health Care / Drugs, Essential / Delivery of Health Care / Analgesics Type of study: Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR