Avaliação da acessibilidade aos serviços de saúde, usando sistemas de informação geográfica no distrito de Lugela

Abstract

The aim of this study is to assess the accessibility of health services in the Lugela district of Zambezia, using Geographical Information Systems (GIS). district of Lugela, located in Zambézia, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Health is health is a fundamental right and adequate access to health services is essential to guarantee the well-being of the population. well-being of the population. However, in rural and hard-to-reach regions, such as Lugela, the equitable distribution of these services is challenging. distribution of these services is challenging. The methodology adopted included demographic data, the location of health centres, as well as an analysis of the population's accessibility of the population to these units. Using GIS tools, the areas of service coverage were mapped, identifying zones of greater and lesser accessibility. accessibility. At the same time, variables were analysed such as the distance travelled by the quality of the roads and travelling time to the service points were analysed. The results indicate that there are areas in the district without health centre coverage, thus creating significant disparities in access. significant disparities in access, with communities in more remote areas facing great difficulties in obtaining care. In particular, coverage is insufficient in mountainous and hard-to-reach areas. In particular, coverage is insufficient in mountainous and hard-to-reach regions, where transport infrastructure is precarious. improve access to health services in the Lugela district, it is necessary to invest in transport infrastructure and in transport infrastructure and policies to decentralise services. The use of GIS The use of GIS has proved effective in identifying the most deprived areas and can help to develop more accurate and efficient strategies to optimise strategies to optimise coverage and access to health services.(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)