Viva Inquérito no município do Rio de Janeiro: tendência e perfil das vítimas de violências e acidentes atendidas em serviços de urgência e emergência

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the results of the Viva Survey Survey in the city of Rio de Janeiro from 2006 to 2014, characterizing the profile of care provided to victims of violence and accidents attended in the city's urgency and emergency services. The methodology consisted of a descriptive exploratory analysis, with data provided by DATASUS. The Viva Inquiry is a component of the sentinel surveillance of the Violence and Accident Surveillance System (VIVA), which is carried out periodically. In general, the profile of urgent and emergency care in hospitals in the city of Rio de Janeiro is one of accident cases, predominantly falls and transport accidents. with 9 to 11 years of schooling. The most used means of transportation to reach the emergency were public transport and private vehicles. Most of the occurrences occurred both at home and on public roads. The most common injuries were cuts/lacerations, the most affected body part was the head/face and most victims were discharged within 24 hours. The research results contribute to the qualification of care and implementation of intervention actions to reduce morbidity and mortality from external causes, in addition to providing subsidies for the planning and elaboration of intersectoral public policies in the fight against violence and accidents.