Mapping Reasons for Consultation in the Basic Health Care actions of the University Extension Coordination in P.J.C.

Mapping Reasons for Consultation in the Basic Health Care actions of the University Extension Coordination in Pedro Juan Caballero

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https://doi.org/10.59085/2789-7818.2023.76

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Atención médica, Extensión universitaria, Motivo de consulta, Amambay

Abstract

This article presents a cross-sectional descriptive observational quantitative study based on the basic medical care activities carried out during 10 university outreach activities between August and November 2022, in the Department of Amambay. A total of 791 people were attended, 517 in Pedro Juan Caballero, 73 in Bella Vista Norte, 126 in Capitán Bado and 76 in Zanja Pytã, where the main reasons for consultation were analyzed for each city. Fourteen reasons for consultation were highlighted, representing 652 (82.4%) of all consultations. Respiratory symptoms such as coughing and sneezing totaled 110 and 120 (29.1%). In addition, the sum of all complaints of pain (head, throat, back, back, chest, abdomen, limbs) showed 243 consultations, corresponding to 30.7% of the patients (243). The results produce important data for the elaboration of action strategies for health promotion and specialized care in each locality, enabling greater efficiency in the planning of university extension projects carried out by the institution in each micro-region.

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Published

2023-07-01

How to Cite

Villa Alta, M. . (2023). Mapping Reasons for Consultation in the Basic Health Care actions of the University Extension Coordination in P.J.C.: Mapping Reasons for Consultation in the Basic Health Care actions of the University Extension Coordination in Pedro Juan Caballero. Epicentro - Revista De Investigación Ciencias De La Salud, 3(5), 61–68. https://doi.org/10.59085/2789-7818.2023.76