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Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde
Print version ISSN 1679-4974On-line version ISSN 2337-9622
Abstract
MARQUES, Cristiano Corrêa de Azevedo and CARVALHEIRO, José da Rocha. Assessment of laboratory diagnostic network in the implementation of the Program for Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control in São Paulo State, Brazil, 1997-2012. Epidemiol. Serv. Saúde [online]. 2017, vol.26, n.3, pp.513-524. ISSN 1679-4974. http://dx.doi.org/10.5123/s1679-49742017000300009.
OBJECTIVE:
to assess the performance of the diagnostic network in the implementation process of the Program for Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control in São Paulo State, Brazil, from 1997 to 2012.
METHODS:
evaluation study based on documentary research and structured interviews, combined with a historical series analysis of indicators developed to assess the implementation process of the program, using data from the Department of the Brazilian National Health System.
RESULTS:
from 1997 to 2012, the serology, biopsy and molecular biology diagnostic networks showed an increase in the coefficients of coverage of 7.4, 7.3, and 62.0 times, respectively, with an increase in cases detection and treatment access.
CONCLUSION:
despite the effective implementation of the diagnostic network, there is a need to review the search strategy for new cases, and access to liver biopsy, still insufficient to the program demand.
Keywords : Hepatitis Viral Human; Health Programs and Plans; Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; Evaluation Studies.
