Profile of individuals served and presumed coverage of Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS) in Brazil: A study of the period 2013-2019.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe the profile of individuals with depression who received assistance at CAPS in Brazil between 2013 and 2019, focusing on their clinical and demographic characteristics, and to calculate the estimated coverage of CAPS across the national territory and its constituent federal units.

Methods

Descriptive, ecological, time-series study with secondary data from national databases, referring to care provided at CAPS in the country for adults aged 18 years or over-diagnosed with depression (F32-32.9 and F33-F33.9). The estimated coverage of CAPS was calculated for 2013 and 2019 using registered and active services.

Results

There was a 107% increase in the number of patients with depression receiving treatment at CAPS between 2013 and 2019. Women accounted

SUBMITTER: Paiva do Carmo Mercedes B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11379171 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature