Dificuldade de acessibilidade aos serviços de saúde na estratégia de saúde da família Fazenda Velha na área rural de Sete Lagoas – Minas Gerais

Abstract

Although being a right, access to health care is not a reality experienced by the population of rural areas. This paper exposes the difficulties faced by the people of Sete Lagoas, in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, to have access to the health care granted by the state. In this regard, the peculiarities of the studied region, the characteristics of the Family health strategy (ESF) that assist the population of this community and the healthcare team, were examined. This paper aims to propose interventions that could minimize the obstacles faced by this population in an attempt to improve their quality of life. The methodology used was based on bibliographic research made on materials published on the internet. In the end, it is expected that the problems pointed out, and the suggested intervention proposals will benefit the population of the studied community.