Author:

• Vanessa Moraes Bezerra - Bezerra, V. M. - Vitória da Conquista, BA - Instituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde/Campus Anísio Teixeira (IMS/CAT), Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) - <vanessaenut@yahoo.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5333-2875

Co-author(s):

• Grupo de pesquisa Projeto COMQUISTA - Grupo de pesquisa Projeto COMQUISTA - Instituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde/Campus Anísio Teixeira (IMS/CAT), Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) - <vanessaenut@yahoo.com.br>
• Mark Drew Crosland Guimarães - Guimarães, M. D. C. - Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Pública, Departamento de Medicina Preventiva e Social, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) - <mark.guimaraes@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7932-3854
• Luana Giatti - Giatti,L. - Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Pública, Departamento de Medicina Preventiva e Social, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) - <luana.giatti@gmail.com>
• Karine de Oliveira Gomes - Gomes, K. O. - Instituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde/Campus Anísio Teixeira (IMS/CAT), Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) - <kogomes@yahoo.com.br>>
• Raquel Souzas - Souzas, R. - Instituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde/Campus Anísio Teixeira (IMS/CAT), Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) - <rsouzas@ufba.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7254-5486
• Danielle Souto de Medeiros - Medeiros, D. M. - Instituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde/Campus Anísio Teixeira (IMS/CAT), Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) - <daniellesoutomedeiros@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2480-8990

Thematic Area:

Epidemiologia

Abstract:

This article aimed to present the methodology, preliminary descriptive results and the reliability of the instruments used in COMQUISTA Project. This was a cross-sectional study with adults (&#8805; 18 years) and children (up to 5 years old) of Quilombola communities in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia. Data collection consisted of individual and household interviews, anthropometric and blood pressure measurements. A semi-structured questionnaire adapted from Brazilian National Health Survey (PNS) was used and the interviews were conducted using handheld computers. We visited 397 housing units and interviewed 797 adults and 130 children. Quilombola demographic profile was similar to Brazilian population according to sex and age, however, they presented poor access to basic sanitation and low socioeconomic status. Reliability analysis showed the adequacy of adopted strategies for assurance and quality control in the study. The methodology used was considered adequate to achieve the objectives and can be used in other populations. Results suggest the need of implementing strategies to improve Quilombola quality of life and reduce their degree of vulnerability.

Keywords:

Health Surveys Quilombola Vulnerable Groups Health Inequalities

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