Uso de medicamentos por homens de uma unidade de saúde da família

Abstract

Objective: To characterize the use of drugs by men registered in a Family Healthcare Unit (FHU). Material and Methods: Cross section study carried out with a convenience sample composed by 84 men registered at FHU stratified into the following age groups: Group 1 (G1) – 30 men aged 20-39 years old, Group 2 (G2) – 13 men aged 40 and 49, Group 3 (G3) – 13 men aged between 50 and 59 years old and Group 4 (G4) with 28 men aged 60 years old. An interview was conducted from a semi-structured questionnaire with sociodemographic, economic, clinics status, access and utilization of healthcare services, medication in use and adherence to treatment.Results: Low income and education were predominantly observed in G4. Hypertension was the most common self-reported disease, followed by hypercholesterolemia and Diabetes Mellitus. In all groups, the majority of respondents reported using the FHU and acquiring medications in Governmental community pharmacies. The adherence to drug treatment was good, as well agreement between self-reported diseases and prescription drugs. Increasing age showed association with: number of diseases, use of healthcare services, use of FHU and participation in the Promotion Group to Men’s Health.Conclusion: The nature of the sample will contribute to advances in the knowledge of aspects related to human health and emphasize the rational use of medicines should be a constant concern of the teams, managers and health managers.