Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the care of hypertensive, diabetic, pregnant women and children in Primary Care in the Federal District – DF, Brazil
Hypertension; Diabetes Mellitus; Pregnant women, Children, Health Assistance; Covid-19
Objective: describe and analyze the prioritization of care in the fight against Covid-19 in relation to the systematic care of DM and SAH. Methods: a cross-sectional study that used secondary data on care for hypertensives, diabetics, pregnant women and children patients at four Basic Health Units (UBS), UBS 02 and UBS 10 in Samambaia, in the Southwest Health Region, and UBS 12 and UBS 18 in Ceilândia, in the of Health West of the Federal District, during the years 2018, 2019 and 2020. Results: There was a significant and negative effect of time, specifically at the beginning of 2020 and the pandemic, which shows an immediate reduction in the number of visits made to the over the period. Conclusion: The findings highlighted the importance of developing strategies that enable the effectiveness of PHC, demonstrating the relevance of evaluating responses to health emergencies and the need for continuity in the supply of services.