Prescrição de antibacterianos: perfil e adesão dos pacientes visando à intervenção na equipe de saúde

Abstract

The irrational use of antibacterials caused microorganisms to develop defenses, and as a consequence, resistance arose. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prescriptions of antibacterial drugs in the scope territory of a Family Health Strategy (ESF). The patients were included from the list of recipients dispensed in the period of 01 year. Data regarding the drugs, characteristics of the patients and, in a subsample, the adherence to the treatment were analyzed. Of the total of 1,909 prescriptions retained in the ESF pharmacy, 635 were destined to the use of antibacterial. The prevalence of 15% of antibacterial use was verified. The prescriptions were assigned to 476 patients, with a predominance of females (70.6%), referring to the age group, the following distribution was observed: 21.9% between 0-12 years, 5.8% between 13 and 17 , 58% between 18-59 and 14.3% with 60 years or more. In total, 22 types of antibacterials were prescribed. Non-adherence to treatment was observed in 61% of patients in the sub-sample. Thus, the results of the study were disclosed to the ESF team, the Local Health Council and municipal management, in order to promote actions aimed at the rational use of medicines as well as the correct use and adherence to treatment.