Health services in tuberculosis control: family focus and community orientation

Authors

  • Sônia Aparecida da Cruz Oliveira Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto
  • Antonio Ruffino Netto Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto
  • Tereza Cristina Scatena Villa Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto
  • Silvia Helena Figueiredo Vendramini Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto
  • Rubia Laine de Paula Andrade Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto
  • Lúcia Marina Scatena Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000300013

Keywords:

primary health care, tuberculosis, health services evaluation

Abstract

This study aimed to assess, according to patients' perception, the performance of the Health Services responsible for tuberculosis (TB) control, concerning the dimensions family focus and community orientation. A cross-sectional evaluative research was carried out with 108 TB patients. A questionnaire developed by Starfield and Macinko was used, adapted for TB care by Villa and Ruffino-Netto. Results evidence, in the first dimension, that health professionals (HP) are concerned with patients' signs and symptoms; and, at a lower level, with other health problems of relatives, endangering the comprehensive healthcare. In the second dimension, HP show little concern with the active search of cases, deficiency in HP training, and low rates of examined contacts. Results show the need to broaden HP's epidemiological view, as their attention is focused on patients, with few preventive actions concerning family/community. This evidences the need for a closer relationship among HP/patients/family/community.

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Published

2009-06-01

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2009)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Health services in tuberculosis control: family focus and community orientation. (2009). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 17(3), 361-367. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000300013