O acesso aos serviços de saúde pela População em Situação de Rua

Abstract

The purpose of this study is access to health services by the Homeless Population and its objective is to analyze the access of homeless people to health services in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Methodology: this is a cross-sectional study based on a secondary analysis of data from the Homeless Population Census in the city of Rio de Janeiro, from the year 2022. Data analysis was carried out using statistical methods, with the variable the outcome of the study was the use of urgency and emergency services, in contrast to Primary Health Care (PHC) and Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS) services. Results: The data demonstrate that men, young people, those with employment and people who use alcohol and other drugs are more likely to seek urgent and emergency services. On the other hand, women and other gender identities, people who have government assistance, have access to social assistance services, and have a reported health problem tend to seek more APS/CAPS services. These data corroborate studies carried out in other parts of the world on this population group and their access to health, as well as reinforcing the access barriers that exist in the search for care. Conclusion: Even though the study has limitations, there is a clear need to look at existing public policies and their implementation in practice, as well as the most diverse inequities faced in the daily lives of this population, with a view to improving living conditions and access to health of the homeless population.