Knowledge to care

sociodemographic characterization, clinics and social risk of the population care for in the CIF-UIT.

Abstract

Brazil presents epidemiological polarization, with high mortality rates from chronic non-communicable diseases and a high incidence of infectious and parasitic diseases. Health actions must be developed based on microregional analysis and it is essential that the physiotherapist knows the epidemiological scenario. OBJECTIVE: to map the socioeconomic profile, the prevalence of NCDs and/or infectious parasitic diseases and family risk. METHODS: Cross-sectional study, carried out with the population served in the ICFs- ITU (report CEP: 1,286,528) (n=191 individuals, 62.3% women and 37.3% men, average age 58.3±13.06 years). A semi-structured questionnaire with sociodemographic and clinical data (NCD and/or infectious diseases) was used. Family risk was calculated using the Savassi Coelho Scale. RESULTS: 63.8% live in the central regions and urban perimeter of Itaúna. 68% earn up to the minimum wage and 48% have incomplete primary education. 61.8% do not have health insurance and 61.7% do not have free transport. BMI indicates overweight (28.7±7.7 kg/ m2) Dengue fever (36.6%) and cardiovascular risk (70%) were prevalent. 9.4% had moderate-high familial risk. CONCLUSION: Population mapping highlights cardiovascular risk and dengue. Families with high social risk were identified. Preventive actions must be developed by physiotherapists in this context.