Child access to primary health care: an integrative review

Abstract

Objective: To analyze factors related to ensuring children's access to primary health care. Method: This is an integrative literature review based on the databases ScIELO, LILACS and BDENF. For the definition of the guiding question the PICO strategy was used and for the study selection process, the PRISMA flowchart was used. The searches covered the period from 2014 to 2019, being selected the articles available in Portuguese, in full and in original format. Results: We identified barriers related to access, especially organizational, and weaknesses in the articulation between different levels and locations of service delivery. Conclusion: It is necessary to act in a multidisciplinary way with the active participation of nurses. In addition, it is understood that there must be an empathic, longitudinal and integral bond between health professionals and families.