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Prevalence of self-medication in Brazil and associated factors
Published in Revista de saúde pública (01-01-2016)“…To analyze the prevalence and associated factors regarding the use of medicines by self-medication in Brazil. This cross-sectional population-based study was…”
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National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines (PNAUM): household survey component methods
Published in Revista de saúde pública (01-01-2016)“…To describe methodological aspects of the household survey National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines (PNAUM) related to…”
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Benzodiazepines utilization in Brazilian older adults: a population-based study
Published in Revista de saúde pública (01-01-2022)“…To evaluate the utilization of benzodiazepines (BZD) in Brazilian older adults, based on the Pesquisa Nacional de Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional…”
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Inappropriate use of medicines and associated factors in Brazil: an approach from a national household survey
Published in Health policy and planning (01-12-2019)“…Abstract This article aims to describe the inappropriate use of medicines in the Brazilian urban population and to identify associated factors. We conducted a…”
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Policy and strategies addressing prevention and control of antimicrobial resistance in Brazil: A scoping review protocol
Published in PloS one (28-01-2022)“…Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered one of the biggest health challenges of the 21st century. It has both social and economic consequences; therefore,…”
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Drug dispensing in public community pharmacies: evidence from the MedMinas project
Published in BMC health services research (06-11-2024)“…Background Drug dispensing is a service provided by pharmacists to ensure the supply of medications and other health-related products. However, despite the…”
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Polypharmacy and Polymorbidity in Older Adults in Brazil: a public health challenge
Published in Revista de saúde pública (01-01-2016)“…To analyze variations in the prevalence of chronic use of medicines by older adults in Brazil according to its possible association with the most prevalent…”
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Obtenção de medicamentos para hipertensão e diabetes no Programa Farmácia Popular do Brasil: resultados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde, 2013
Published in Epidemiologia e serviços de saúde (01-01-2016)“…Resumo OBJETIVO: descrever a proporção de hipertensos e diabéticos que referiram obter medicamentos para controle dessas doenças no Programa Farmácia Popular…”
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Sources of medicines for hypertension and diabetes in Brazil: results from the National Health Survey
Published in Cadernos de saúde pública (01-01-2022)“…This study aims to analyze the sources people over 18 years of age use to obtain medication for the treatment of hypertension and diabetes, according to…”
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Factors associated with low adherence to medicine treatment for chronic diseases in Brazil
Published in Revista de saúde pública (01-01-2016)“…To analyze factors associated with low adherence to drug treatment for chronic diseases in Brazil. Analysis of data from Pesquisa Nacional sobre Acesso,…”
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Protocol for pragmatic randomized clinical trial to evaluate the completion of treatment of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection with Isoniazid in the 300 mg formulation
Published in PloS one (21-02-2023)“…It is essential to strengthen the treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) to break the chain of transmission. The drug used worldwide for the…”
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Prevalence of trachoma in indigenous and non-indigenous areas, Northeastern Brazil, 2019-2021
Published in Revista panamericana de salud pública (2024)“…To estimate the prevalence of trachoma in indigenous and non-indigenous populations in selected areas of the state of Maranhão, in northeastern Brazil. This…”
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Direct cost of systemic arterial hypertension and its complications in the circulatory system from the perspective of the Brazilian public health system in 2019
Published in PloS one (10-06-2021)“…Introduction Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH), a global public health problem and the primary risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, has a significant…”
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MedMinas project: design and use of mixed methods in the evaluation of pharmaceutical services in primary health care in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Published in BMC medical research methodology (27-03-2022)“…The main purposes of primary care-based pharmaceutical services (PHCPS) in Brazil are to provide free access to medicines and pharmaceutical care to patients…”
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Isoniazid use, effectiveness, and safety for treatment of latent tuberculosis infection: a systematic review
Published in Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (01-01-2024)“…The treatment strategy for latent tuberculosis infection is to reduce the number of tuberculosis cases and consequently reduce the transmission of pathogenic…”
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An analysis of the essential medicines policy in primary care: Findings from MedMinas project
Published in Frontiers in pharmacology (17-10-2022)“…Background: Essential Medicines Policy (EMP) has been adopted in Brazil to improve the provision and use of pharmaceuticals. This mixed methods study aims to…”
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Access to medicines for chronic diseases in Brazil: a multidimensional approach
Published in Revista de saúde pública (01-01-2016)“…To analyze the access to medicines to treat non-communicable diseases in Brazil according to socioeconomic, demographic, and health-related factors, from a…”
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Access to and use of high blood pressure medications in Brazil
Published in Revista de saúde pública (01-01-2016)“…To analyze the access to and use of medicines for high blood pressure among the Brazilian population according to social and demographic conditions. Analysis…”
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Barriers to medication adherence by caregivers of children with leukemia: an observational study
Published in Revista Paulista de Pediatria (01-01-2024)“…ABSTRACT Objective: To identify barriers to adherence to home oral maintenance chemotherapy in children with leukemia treated at a specialized cancer center…”
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Prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases and medication use among children and adolescents in Brazil - a population based cross-sectional study
Published in Revista Brasileira de Saúde Materno Infantil (01-03-2022)“…Abstract Objectives: to describe the prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases and their pharmacological management in children and adolescents in Brazil…”
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