A evolução das equipes e do quantitativo de nutricionistas do NASF-AB na Bahia: análise da rede de saúde das mesorregiões

Abstract

Objective: To identify the evolution of the teams and the number of nutritionists in the Expanded Center for Family Health and Primary Care in the 417 municipalities of the state of Bahia according to characteristics of the health network in the mesoregions in the period from 2008 to 2021. Methodology: For the quantity of NASF-AB according to population size, PHC and ESF coverage of the municipalities, the Anova Test was used. Results: From 2008 to 2020, the Expanded Family Health and Primary Care Team showed exponential growth, presenting a decline of 19.17% after this period, a profile maintained in the number of nutritionists. The greater presence of eNASF in the mesoregions was associated with Health Care coverage. Conclusion: Thus, this study revealed a decline in the number of NASF-AB teams and nutritionists in the state after the publication of Ordinance No. 2698 of October 14, 2019.