title: [Evaluation of effectivenness of prenatal assistance in a Family Health Unit in a city of the São Paulo State].
abstract: Considering the importance of prenatal care quality to reduce maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, the aim of this study was to evaluate quality in the assistance to low-risk pregnant women by means of quality indicators stated by the Health Ministry. This is an evaluating, quantitative and retrospective study carried out in a Prenatal Service in a Family Health Unit in a city in the state of São Paulo. The results showed that the Family Health Program provides a quality prenatal assistance and that the link established between the Unit professionals and the Health Community Agents with pregnant women is imperative for the adherence to the Prenatal Assistance Program.
authors.affiliation: Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades, São Paulo, SP.
authors.forename: Roselane
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gonçalves
authors.forename: Maristela Belletti Mutt
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Urasaki
authors.forename: Miriam Aparecida Barbosa
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Merighi
authors.forename: Carla Gisele
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: D'Avila
mesh_terms: D001938:Brazil; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000592:standards*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014505:Urban Population