Acessibilidade física em serviços de saúde da atenção básica na cidade de Lagarto

Abstract

Accessibility is the possibility and condition of reach for the safe and autonomous use of space, furniture and equipment, as well as other services and facilities open to the public, for public and private use, including in health services, as in the case of basic units. To analyze physical accessibility in primary care health services in the city of Lagarto. Observational study with a quantitative approach carried out in six Basic Health Units in the city of Lagarto-SE, using a checklist with questions regarding space, furniture and equipment, based on the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) 2020 NBR 9050. Inadequacies in accessibility were found in the UBS, such as the lack of accessible reserved spaces; however, the four ramps were adequate with minimum width and signage; in receptions, counters and drinking fountains did not have the minimum height required; only half of the restrooms are designed for both sexes, and have irregular height support bars at the bottom and sides, none of the restrooms had adequate signage. To have access to health services, the population needs adequate accessibility conditions, and primary care is the open gateway to comprehensive care. People with disabilities or reduced mobility have health conditions that require more assistance, so it is necessary to have their right to access the primary care service preserved without obstacles and complying with ABNT standards.