Active research. First link in the confrontation with the COVID-19 in Antonio Maceo Teaching Polyclinic

Introduction: The circumstances that involve the emergence and development of COVID-19, required the implementation of an active research program throughout the country supported by the experiences from previous campaigns against communicable diseases, adopting new strategies adapted to the current...

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Published in:	Revista habanera de ciencias médicas Vol. 19; p. e3413
Main Authors:	José Antonio Montano Luna, Tamara Tamarit Díaz, Odell Rodríguez Hernández, Malena de los Milagros Zelada Pérez, Deneb de la Caridad Rodríguez Zelada
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana 01-06-2020
Subjects:	pesquisa activa, pesquisaje, atención primaria de salud, consultorio médico de familia
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Summary:	Introduction: The circumstances that involve the emergence and development of COVID-19, required the implementation of an active research program throughout the country supported by the experiences from previous campaigns against communicable diseases, adopting new strategies adapted to the current circumstances.Objective: To describe the results of the active research as a strategy to confront the COVID-19 in the Antonio Maceo Teaching Polyclinic. Material and Methods: A quantitative, descriptive, retrospective study of the results of the active research made by students and teachers to identify people with respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 was conducted from April 1srt to April 30th. The calculation of average and percentage was used as descriptive methods. Results: Of the 90.3 % of the homes visited daily, 85 % of them and 63.5 % of the inhabitants were investigated by the Family Doctor´s Offices. Persons with respiratory symptoms were identified in 96.6% of the doctor´s offices. Conclusions: The work carried out through the active research allowed to identify cases with respiratory symptoms related to COVID-19. A high percentage of houses and elderly people were effectively investigated daily. The health promotion actions carried out by students and teachers with the timely surveillance by the Family Doctor and Family Nurse were fundamental elements that contributed to stop the advance of the disease.
ISSN:	1729-519X