REDE MÃE PARANAENSE PROGRAM: ANALYSIS OF PRENATAL CARE IN A REGIONAL HEALTH DISTRICT

Abstract

Quantitative, descriptive and retrospective study to analyze prenatal care in a Regional Health District in the State of Paraná, Brazil, between 2012 and 2013. The data were collected from monthly and annual reports, using a tool with assessment indicators according to the matrices of the Rede Mãe Paranaense (Network of Mothers in the State of Paraná) Program. According to the program recommendations, the cities in the Regional Health District studied obtained unsatisfactory results concerning the start of prenatal care in the first term and the accomplishment of rapid HIV and syphilis tests, in view of total rates inferior to 70%. Concerning the records and information on prenatal care practice, absence of information was found on the number of pregnant women who were immunized and went through dentral appointments, as well as a possible delay to register the data in the information systems. Concerning the implementation of the Rede Mãe Paranaense Program in 2012, other studies are suggested to assess the prenatal health care actions and their records.

Keywords

• Prenatal care
• Maternal mortality
• Primary health care
• Health teams