Fatores associados ao conhecimento de sepse em comparação com IAM, em usuários cadastrados na atenção primária

Abstract

This study may contribute to identifying factors associated with knowledge about sepsis among the population registered at primary health care units, compared with knowledge about acute myocardial infarction. This cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach, was conducted at primary health care units in the municipality of Pesqueira and at a street market. The sample consisted of 245 participants, and the findings were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0, which was also used as an analytical tool using descriptive and inferential statistics. Of the total sample, 82.85% had never heard of the term sepsis; however, 95.1% of participants were familiar with acute myocardial infarction. A significant gap in knowledge about sepsis among primary care providers is evident, and this gap is related to social characteristics, demonstrating a lack of information regarding the population's health care.