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- Title
COVID-19 E DOENÇAS CRÔNICAS: IMPACTOS E DESDOBRAMENTOS FRENTE À PANDEMIA.
- Authors
Matheus Estrela, Fernanda; Araújo da Cruz, Moniky; Pereira Gomes, Nadirlene; da Silva Oliveira, Milena Arão; dos Santos Santos, Rebeca; Fernandes Magalhães, Júlia Renata; Guimarães de Almeida, Lilian Conceição
- Abstract
Objective: to reflect on the high risk of complications of COVID-19 in people with chronic non-communicable diseases, as well as the possible consequences for those affected by the disease. Method: narrative review, developed based on articles published in journals and documents of official national agencies. Results: the study allowed the reflection about the vulnerability of people with chronic diseases in the context of the new coronavirus pandemic, as well as the impacts to this population. This scenario substantially impacts health services, and highlights the need for a differentiated attention regarding the prevention measures. Conclusion: the current scenario presents itself with many challenges for the population, which requires self-care actions and meetings preventive measures aimed at the individual and collective safety.
- Subjects
CHRONIC diseases; PATIENT safety; PREVENTIVE health services; PUBLIC health; REFLECTION (Philosophy); RISK assessment; COVID-19 pandemic
- Publication
Revista Baiana de Enfermagem, 2020, Vol 34, p1
- ISSN
0102-5430
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18471/rbe.v34.36559