Comparação de perfil epidemiológico e necessidades clínicas entre gêneros de usuários de Unidades de Saúde da Família do município de São Carlos – SP

• Main Authors: Patrícia Driusso, Ana Silvia Moccellin, Tatiana de Oliveira Sato, Márcia Regina Cangiani Fabbro, Sílvia Helena Zem Mascarenhas, Tânia de Fátima Salvini
• Format: Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: Universidade Nove de Julho 2013-01-01
• Series: ConScientiae Saúde
• Online Access: http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=92929899007

In providing health care, it is necessary to consider gender differ - ences and identify the prevalence of problems and health needs. Objective: To compare epidemiological profiles and clinical needs of male and female users of the Family Health Units (USF) in São Carlos (SP). Methods: In this descrip - tive cross-sectional study, 5,963 users were interviewed. We used a questionnaire to characterize health conditions. Data were descriptively analyzed, and a chi- square test was applied. Results: Women have a higher prevalence of hyperten - sion, diabetes, anemia, and endocrine disorders and use more health services. Men have higher rates of alcoholism and drug addiction. Women have more in - terest in disease prevention and health promotion. Conclusion: The USFs should emphasize actions promoting men’s health, because the low prevalence of com - plaints suggests lack of knowledge and care provision in this population.