Análise dos indicadores de monitoramento e qualidade dos serviços de hanseníase em um município paraibano.

Abstract

Goal: Analyzing the monitoring and evaluation indicators of the quality of leprosy services in a municipality in Paraíba. Methods: A epidemiological study with a descriptive and quantitative approach that was conducted in a municipality in Paraíba. The new cases of leprosy were obtained from the Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação, registered in the period from 2017 to 2021. Descriptive analysis and calculations of the indicators were performed for the cohort years. Results: The municipality has an average endemicity for leprosy and did not present any cases in individuals under fifteen years old during the study period. Out of the sixteen cases evaluated, only two cases showed grade 2 of physical disability. The indicators for evaluating the quality of leprosy services are satisfactory. Conclusion: Leprosy is endemic and disease control measures are well implemented in the municipality. However, it is necessary to strengthen actions that promote active case finding, health education, contact surveillance, thus enhancing timely diagnosis and treatment in this population, preventing disabilities, and consequently controlling the endemic situation.