Motivation of men in search of assistance provided by the family health strategy

Abstract

Objective: to investigate the motivation of men in search of assistance provided by the Family Health Strategy. Method: a descriptive study, exploratory, with a quantitative approach, performed in a family health team in which the sample included 30 men registered in the coverage area. A semi-structured questionnaire was used in which the data were analyzed according to descriptive epidemiology. Results: these are men between 20-74 years; married; elementary school; predominance mason profession in which 67% work in the daytime. Of popular services, 68% correspond to medicine whose motivation demand was for consultations and exam. As for complicating factors, there is the strength of men; lack of time due to the hard work; and convenience. Conclusion: the motivation of men by demand service occurred curative nature of actions with a predominance of acute complaints where preventive practices are not part of everyday life.