Multimorbidity and associated factors in adult users of Primary Health Care in northern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Primary Health Care, Comorbity, Multimorbidity.Abstract
Introduction: Lifestyle changes have led to an increased exposure to risk factors for chronic diseases, making the coexistence of such conditions more frequent, even at younger ages. This complex and challenging health condition is characterized by the simultaneous presence of multiple diseases. Objective: To analyze the prevalence and factors associated with multimorbidity in users of Primary Health Care (PHC) in Passo Fundo, northern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Data were collected by applying questionnaires to adults assisted by the urban network of PHC from May to August 2019. The prevalence of the outcome was estimated, with a 95% confidence interval (95%CI), as well as crude and adjusted Prevalence Ratios (PR) to identify associated factors. Results: The prevalence of multimorbidity in the sample of 958 participants was 31% (95%CI 28–34), and its associated factors were age between 50 and 59 years (PR=5.47; 95%CI 3.54–8.45), negative self-perception of health (PR=1.61; 95%CI 1.29–2.01), overweight (PR=3.14; 95%CI 2.21–4.44), and polypharmacy (PR=1.55; 95%CI 1.33–1.81). Conclusion: Multimorbidity is prevalent in the population assisted by PHC, suggesting that healthcare teams should seek strategies for investigating this condition and associated factors.
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