MAPPING A BASIC HEALTH UNIT: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT

Authors

  • Bárbara Carvalho Malheiros Universidade do Estado da Bahia
  • Alana Quirino Lima
  • Valéria Santana Marques Carvalho

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v5i1.4751

Abstract

Backgound and Objectives: This study is an experience report on the construction of a map of a Basic Health Unit (BHU). The objective was to understand the relevance and/or importance of mapping a BHU and acquire more knowledge on the health-disease status of the registered population and identify the importance of cartography as a working tool. Case description: After reading some texts, evaluating information systems and on-site visits, it was possible to identify the health status of the population of the neighborhoods. The proposed objectives were considered to be achieved, considering the mapping of the assessed population’s health-disease situation with a closer-to-reality viewpoint, identifying the number of individuals, the diseases, living situation and health care. Conclusion: The mapping approach is a powerful working tool for allowing the planning of strategic interventions that enables the development of assistance activities, aiming to promote health and disease prevention. KEYWORDS: Mapping; Basic Health Unit; Health Planning.

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Author Biography

Bárbara Carvalho Malheiros, Universidade do Estado da Bahia

Professora auxiliar da Universidade do Estado da Bahia UNEB Campus XII.

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Published

2015-01-04

How to Cite

Malheiros, B. C., Quirino Lima, A., & Santana Marques Carvalho, V. (2015). MAPPING A BASIC HEALTH UNIT: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT. Revista De Epidemiologia E Controle De Infecção, 5(1), 57-58. https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v5i1.4751

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2015)

Section

EXPERIENCE REPORT

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