“Procedures Related to Cariology and Care Modalities in Primary Health Care for Children Aged 0 to 5 Years in Brazilian Municipalities: An Observational Study ”
“Unified Health System. Electronic Health Records. Health Information Systems. Primary Health Care. eHealth Strategies. Dental Caries. Population Studies in Public Health. Child Health
“Dental caries is a Non-Communicable Chronic Disease (NCD) that, although preventable and controllable, can have significant consequences in early childhood, affecting the quality of life of children and their caregivers, as well as generating an economic impact, such as an increase in spontaneous demand consultations. This observational study aims to analyze the procedures related to cariology and the care modalities in Primary Health Care (PHC) for children aged 0 to 5 years in Brazilian municipalities. Additionally, the study proposes to evaluate the adherence of schools to the Health in School Program (PSE) in different municipalities across the country, considering the importance of this program in promoting and preventing oral health, as well as in the execution of oral health procedures in PHC. Data collection was conducted through the Primary Health Care Information System (SISAB), established by Ordinance GM/MS No. 1,412, of July 10, 2013, replacing the Primary Health Care Information System (SIAB). Statistical analyses were conducted to assess the correlations between the studied variables, aiming to identify patterns and factors associated with PSE adherence, the dental procedures performed, and the care modality in oral health for children aged 0 to 5 years, within the PHC context. The results of this study have the potential to contribute to the improvement of public oral health policies, especially regarding the prevention and treatment of dental caries in early childhood."