Conhecer para cuidar: reflexões sobre o cadastro individual de pessoas com deficiência em uma Unidade de Saúde da Família de Salvador-BA

Abstract

Abstract: Primary Health Care is strategic for the care of People with Disabilities (PWDs), being inserted in the context of these individuals' lives. However, these people often do not access this space, being more linked to Specialized Care. These difficulties may be related to the lack of information about this population, since, in order to provide effective care, it is essential to know these people. In this sense, this study aims to reflect on the information available in the individual registry of people with disabilities in a Family Health Unit in Salvador. Methods: The research used a mixed methods approach, analyzing data from the Individual Registry of PWDs registered in the USF, together with interviews and diaries from the research field. Results and Discussions: The results indicated weaknesses in the information about PWDs, attributed to structural problems in the registration process, such as difficulties in handling tablets and in the perception of disability by professionals. The research identified 163 PWDs in the unit, which corresponds to 1% of the registered population. The majority are female, adults, with incomplete education and unemployed. Regarding race, 77.3% identify as black or brown, and the most common disability is intellectual/cognitive, followed by physical. Conclusion: The study highlights inconsistencies in the data and the need to improve information collection to ensure the quality of public policies and health care. It emphasizes the importance of the work of the ACS in the operationalization of PHC and the urgency of more research on this population in Brazil.