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0033/2020 - Inequalities on coverage of prenatal assistance in Brazil: A nationwide study.

Author:

• Thaynã Ramos Flores - Flores, T.R - <floresrthayna@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0098-1681

Co-author(s):

• Rosália Garcia Neves - Neves, R.G - <rosaliagarcianeves@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6798-9130
• Grégore Iven Mielke - Mielke, G.I - Pelotas, RS - <gregore.mielke@yahoo.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4568-6440
• Andréa Dâmaso Bertoldi - Bertoldi, A.D - <andreadamaso.epi@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4680-3197
• Bruno P Nunes - Nunes, B.P - <nunesbp@gmail.com>
ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4496-4122


Abstract:

Purpose: To evaluate the coverage and inequalities in prenatal assistance. Methods: Datathe Brazilian National Health Survey cross-sectional study in 2013. Prenatal assistance assessed through indicators: counseling, guidance received, procedures, and exams performed during the pregnancy. An asset index constructed, the slope index of inequality (SII) and concentration index (CIX) were used to measure disparities. Results: About 90% received counseling on healthy eating, not smoking and drinking, 80% not to use dye/hair straightening, and all the advice. Approximately 70% received guidance on delivery and signs of risk and 83.4% for breastfeeding and 60% all the guidelines. About 80% had the measure of pressure and weight checked, the measure of the abdomen and the auscultation of the heart of the baby, only 36.7% had their breasts examined e 33.4% all procedures performed. More than 90% held for HIV and urine and 77.9% for syphilis, 81.4% of women have carried out all the exams and 21.7% all the indicators. No significant absolute differences (SII) found. CIX evidenced in counseling for healthy eating (0.022) and guidance for breastfeeding (0.013). Conclusions: There were no marked inequalities in prenatal assistance, although the coverage of some indicators is not yet universal.

Keywords:

Maternal Health; Healthcare Disparities; Quality Indicators, Brazil; Cross-Sectional Studies.

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Flores, T.R, Neves, R.G, Mielke, G.I, Bertoldi, A.D, Nunes, B.P. Inequalities on coverage of prenatal assistance in Brazil: A nationwide study.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2020/Feb). [Citado em 05/11/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/inequalities-on-coverage-of-prenatal-assistance-in-brazil-a-nationwide-study/17515?id=17515



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