Banca de DEFESA: LUCIANA LIMA DE ARAÚJO

Uma banca de DEFESA de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : LUCIANA LIMA DE ARAÚJO
DATE: 17/02/2025
TIME: 08:00
LOCAL: Via Google Meet
TITLE:

DIABETES MELLITUS: MORTALITY AND PREVENTION OF DIABETIC FOOT COMPLICATIONS IN PRIMARY CARE

KEY WORDS:

Primary health care; Diabetes mellitus; Diabetic foot; Epidemiological studies; Public health.

PAGES: 75
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Saúde Coletiva
SUBÁREA: Epidemiologia
SUMMARY:

Introduction. With the aging of the population, Brazil has been experiencing a demographic transition process that has culminated in the increase of chronic non-communicable diseases, among which Diabetes Mellitus stands out. The increase in the number of people with the disease is considered a serious public health problem, given the need for high investment in both outpatient and hospital treatment and in health promotion to prevent the increase in cases; the latter being a challenge for promoters of social public policies: government officials, researchers and society in general as co-responsible for self-care. According to the Brazilian Diabetes Society, approximately 8.8% of the world's population lives with the disease and it is assumed that by 2045 the number of diabetics will increase to more than 628.6 million people worldwide. Objective. To analyze mortality due to Diabetes Mellitus in Brazil and identify actions to prevent diabetic foot within the scope of Primary Health Care. Methodology. Article 1: Ecological study of spatial analysis of mortality from diabetes, with a quantitative and descriptive approach, using the specific mortality rate per 100,000 inhabitants; Article 2: Integrative literature review study, to survey publications on virtual platforms, PubMed, Virtual Health Library and Scielo. Results. Article 1: The highest mortality rates occurred in the states of Roraima (4.74), Acre (3.18), Alagoas (3.12), Amapá (3.02). The state of Amazonas was in 8th place (2.48), with the lowest rates in the Federal District (0.98) and Paraná (0.85). Article 2: Thirteen studies were selected and the main actions for preventing diabetic foot within the scope of PHC were those related to adequate foot care, including nail and skin care, and the importance of daily foot monitoring. Patients with sensory loss should be educated on how to use other sensory modalities (palpation, visual inspection with an unbreakable mirror) to detect possible foot problems early. Conclusion. Although DM morbidity is increasing in Brazil, mortality has decreased between 2012 and 2022, except in some specific regions of the North and Northeast. According to the studies analyzed, foot injuries are a preventable complication of diabetes mellitus; however, these cases are still a frequent occurrence, and this increases the likelihood of complex situations such as lower limb amputations and death. It is important to note that the studies point to the control of diabetes complications such as expanding the care network; implementing practice protocols in the routine care of basic health units; health education for both professionals and patients; guidance on self-care and regular foot assessment.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 2262871 - ANA ELZA OLIVEIRA DE MENDONCA
Interna - 2374850 - THAIZA TEIXEIRA XAVIER NOBRE
Externa à Instituição - AURORA DEL CARMEN ROSELL SORIA - UFAM
Externa à Instituição - LIDIANY GALDINO FELIX - UFCG