Prevalência de lesões crônicas e caracterização de dor em pessoas residentes em um polo de saúde de um município da região central de Minas Gerais

Abstract

Chronic wounds are among the main health problems that affect the population. Social and environmental conditions can influence its prevalence. Objective: to estimate the prevalence of chronic injuries and assess the presence of pain in individuals residing in a city in the central region of Minas Gerais. Method: Cross-sectional study, carried out within the scope of primary care in a health center in a large city in Minas Gerais. Data were collected through interviews and physical examination and analyzed using sociodemographic, epidemiological and clinical variables. Results: 40 patients with chronic injuries were identified, the prevalence was 0.143%. 52.5% were male, 37.5% had an income ≤ one minimum wage. Most participants were elderly (68%) and 97.5% had at least one associated disease, with systemic arterial hypertension being the most frequent. Pressure injury was the main etiology (37.5%) and the nurse indicated treatment in 70% of cases. Pain was mainly present in venous ulcers and the reported intensity was moderate to severe. Conclusion: the prevalence was similar to other studies and increased with age. The data collected will be able to guide the planning of health managers and indicate the need to establish standardization and create clinical protocols, aiming at adequate treatment.