Automedicação de antibióticos pela população da estratégia da saúde da família de Ermida II, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais

Abstract

Self-medication is a very common practice throughout Brazil. Within this practice, one of the most public health concerns is self-medication by antibiotics in view of the health risks, such as bacterial resistance; inadequate treatment of serious infections; and complications such as endocarditis. Therefore, the objective of this work was to develop an intervention project to contribute to the correct use of antibiotics in the coverage area of the Ermida II health unit in the municipality of Divinópolis, Minas Gerais. The priority problem raised was "Self-medication of antibiotics". Based on this problem, two projects were created entitled: 1) Learning; and 2) Support Point. For the collection of scientific data on the subject, the databases of the Virtual Health Library (VHL), PubMed and Virtual Library of the Federal University of Minas Gerais were used. This work is expected to draw the population's attention to the risks of inappropriate use of antibiotics.