Perfil epidemiológico da comunidade quilombola de Vila Nova Jutai, Breu Branco – PA

Abstract

The groups originated from old quilombos are known as remnant quilombola communities and constitute a representation of the resistance of black Brazilians. These communities are located in various regions of the country and especially in rural areas, geographically isolated and marked by social and health inequalities. Given the vulnerable situation of black population, especially the quilombola communities, coupled with the scarcity of research on these groups in the region, this study aims to describe the epidemiological profile of the quilombola community of Vila Nova Jutaí, located at the city of Breu Branco, state of Pará. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. An error percentage of 5% and a confidence level of 95% were adopted. The sample consisted of 201 individuals who answered a questionnaire regarding sociodemographic, socioeconomic, household and sanitary aspects, health conditions, lifestyle and morbidities. There was a predominance of black female individuals with income below one minimum wage, most of them dependent on government benefits, incomplete elementary schooling, lack of basic sanitation, no general sewage system, irregular garbage collection and disposal systems and an absence of drinking and cooking water treatment. It was observed a high consumption of fruits, mainly of açaí, and low consumption of vegetables. Most Jutai people eat three times a day, do not practice physical activities, and consume alcohol and cigarette in a higher rate than the national average. Women are the ones who mostly use health services (p = 0.04) and medicinal plants were pointed as one of the main alternatives in treating diseases. The most prevalent morbidities were joint pain, hypertension and anemia. This study allowed to descript the profile of the residents of Jutaí, and should work as a subsidy for the formulation of public policies and actions aimed towards the community.