Estudo do perfil socioeconômico e farmacoterapêutico dos portadores de diabetes mellitus do Município de Cuité/PB.

Abstract

Studies on the use of medicinal products shall provide an analysis of the use of medicinal products in a population. From this perspective, the patterns of use, variations in therapeutic profiles, the effects of educational, informative and regulatory measures are observed. The objective of this study was to evaluate the profile of diabetes mellitus patients who are attended by the basic pharmacy of the city of Cuité/PB, describing the socioeconomic characteristics of the patients, the presence or not of risk factors that influence the onset of the disease, as well as the degree of information on the use and correct storage of the drugs used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. This study was conducted from March to May 2019 and corresponds to a cross-sectional, quantitative and descriptive study, whose sample was composed of 100 patients with diabetes mellitus seen at the basic pharmacy of the city. A prevalence of females (62%) was observed among the patients. Regarding the age group, 66% were 60 years old or older. The majority of the interviewees (87%) stated that they followed a diet, as well as claiming that they did not practice physical exercise (53%). 75% use insulin and 60% use other antidiabetic drugs. The presence of family history (77%), non-alcohol consumption (94%), and the habit of not smoking (85%) were prevalent. The majority reported having had guidance on the use of medications (93%) and 91% improved their symptoms after adherence to treatment. Thus, it is concluded the importance of the pharmacist, as well as other health professionals in the dissemination of guidelines, aiming at the rational use of medications and better management of the disease