COVID-19: Clinical-epidemiological remarks and confrontation from Primary Healthcare

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Keywords:

COVID-19, primary healthcare, prevention, active screening

Abstract

Introduction: In the current circumstances, primary healthcare is a cornerstone of the health system and occupies a scene characterized by profound transformations.

Objective: To describe the role of primary healthcare in coping with the disease from the main clinical-epidemiological elements.

Methods: A bibliographic review was carried out in the databases SciELO, Scopus, Clinical Key and PubMed. A combination of terms was used as a search strategy, using the name of COVID-19 itself, as well as the terms atención primaria [primary healthcare] and prevención [prevention]. Twenty-five references were selected.

Development: Active screening, classification of cases, follow-up of contacts, treatment of vulnerable groups, and follow-up of discharged patients who were confirmed cases are important aspects for the confrontation of COVID-19 from primary healthcare, through several specific actions.

Conclusions: In Cuba, primary healthcare plays a paramount role in community care and in achieving greater efficiency of healthcare services. Therefore, prevention is the main aspect for the development of specific actions in the confrontation of COVID-19, such as active screening carried out by several social sectors, health professionals and students.

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Published

2021-04-03

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Rivero Morey RJ, Vázquez Núñez MA, Rocha Vázquez M, Rivero Morey J, Magariño Abreu L del R. COVID-19: Clinical-epidemiological remarks and confrontation from Primary Healthcare. Rev cuba med gen integr [Internet]. 2021 Apr. 3 [cited 2025 Mar. 14];37. Available from: https://revmgi.sld.cu/index.php/mgi/article/view/1681

Issue

Vol. 37 (2021): Especial COVID-19

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ARTÍCULOS DE REVISIÓN

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