Evaluation of adult health care in a city pole of Vale do Jequitinhonha (MG)

The quality of Primary Health Care is evaluated from the presence and the extent of the essential and derived attributes. This current study has evaluated those attributes (adults´ health) in the Family Health Strategy of a municipality located in the Vale of Jequitinhonha (MG). Data were harvested by PCAtool. It was observed general score below the value considered satisfactory (≥6,6) and satisfying scores were identified for only two attributes: It was noticed a better orientation for the attributes in only one area of coverage. It is believed that this work may subsidize future practices and decisions about public investment, aiming at the strengthening of the Primary Care by municipal managers.

HEALTH EVALUATION; Primary Health Care; Family Health Strategy