CHILD HEALTH ASSISTANCE: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS OF HEALTH SERVICES

Abstract

Introduction: Children's health constitute actions and practices aimed at providing an integrated service to the health of the child, as a priority area in the area of care. Objective: to evaluate the quality of care provided to the child from the first moments of life to insertion and follow-up in the childcare program. Methodology: This isa descriptive, evaluative study with a quantitative approach, with 200 mothers / caregivers of children under two years of age attended at  the Basic Health Units in the  city of Santa Cruz/RN. Results: Regarding the care offered,  it  was  observed  that  theapgar  between  7  and  10  in  the  first  and  fifth  minutes  was  attributed  in  the majority of the sample; As for the stimulation of the maternal / child bond, most mothers said that they stayed with their child in the same room after childbirth; as well as breastfed her child soon after delivery. Finally, about health conditions in the first month of life, most of them reported that there was no hospitalization for any type of complication. Conclusion: It was observed that the assistance practices were mostly carried out, highlighting the  commitment  of  the  professionals  working  in  the  health  services,  which  gives  the  services  a  good  quality against the requested demands, but the fragilities and challenges still exist demonstrate the need for strategies to implement strategic measures for better results.