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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025

Users' Perceptions of Access to and Quality of Public Health Services in Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study in Metropolitan Rio de Janeiro, Including Pharmaceutical Services.

Mariana Crespo Raimundo, Edna Afonso Reis, Igor Fradique Leandro Ferraz, Carlos Podalirio Borges de Almeida, Brian Godman, Stephen M Campbell, Johanna C Meyer, Isabella Piassi Dias Godói

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Mariana Crespo RaimundoInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Avenida Aluízio da Silva Gomes, 50, Granja dos Cavaleiros, Macaé CEP 27930-560, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0004-8968-2120
Edna Afonso ReisDepartment of Statistics, Exact Sciences Institute, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus Pampulha, Belo Horizonte CEP 31270-901, Minas Gerais, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-1465-9167
Igor Fradique Leandro FerrazInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Avenida Aluízio da Silva Gomes, 50, Granja dos Cavaleiros, Macaé CEP 27930-560, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0006-7636-8030
Carlos Podalirio Borges de AlmeidaPublic Health Faculty, Institute of Health and Biological Studies, Federal University of Sul e Sudeste do Pará, Avenida dos Ipês, s/n, Cidade Universitária, Loteamento Cidade Jardim, Marabá CEP 68508-970, Pará, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-0254-4178
Brian GodmanStrathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-6539-6972
Stephen M CampbellDepartment of Public Health Pharmacy and Management, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria 0208, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0002-2328-4136
Johanna C MeyerDepartment of Public Health Pharmacy and Management, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria 0208, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0003-0462-5713
Isabella Piassi Dias GodóiInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Avenida Aluízio da Silva Gomes, 50, Granja dos Cavaleiros, Macaé CEP 27930-560, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-0568-6625

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Abstract

backgroundThis study evaluates one of the five regions of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as part of a broader research project examining users' perceptions of the Unified Health System (SUS), which has already generated publications in previous phases. The aim was to assess users' perceptions of the SUS regarding access to and the quality of public health services, including pharmaceutical services, in the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro State.

methodA cross-sectional study was conducted between January and August 2024 with 200 participants, using a 66-item survey addressing access to and the quality of SUS services, appointment scheduling, medication acquisition, and the pharmacist's role. Associations between variables were investigated using the Pearson Chi-Square Test in R software.

resultsFrequent SUS users rated access as very good/good (

conclusionsA universal health system should cover diverse regions with unique needs. However, 49.4% of participants stated they never received information on how to store their medicines, and 42.3% reported never encountering a pharmacist in public pharmacies. Further ongoing studies assessing user perceptions are essential to ensure users play a central role in health decision-making, contributing to the system's strengthening and improvement.

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Health Services AccessibilityPharmaceutical ServicesPublic HealthQuality of Health CareAdolescentAdultAgedBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPerceptionSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultaccessBrazilhealth managementhealth servicespublic healthqualityusers

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