PHC STRENGTHENING PROGRAM

AVISA – Assessment of the Incidence of SARS-COV-2 and COVID-19 Infection

The AVISA study was created to analyze the COVID-19 infection rate in Brazil and its medium-term effects. Participants were recruited in 2021.

The study proposes to analyze outcomes related to the sequelae density, number of hospitalizations, use of long-term medications, and implications for other chronic conditions.

In 2021:

study participants were recruited

research centers took part in the study

experts benefited from the assessment results, which are already furthering scientific research

Result:

Supporting the production of evidence-based knowledge about the coronavirus will help develop public vaccination strategies.

Operational territory:
Porto Velho/RO, Boa Vista/RR, Fortaleza/CE, Belo Horizonte/MG, Rio de Janeiro/RJ, São Paulo/SP, São José do Rio Preto/SP, Serrana/SP, Cuiabá/MT, Laranjeiras/SE, and Brasília

Benefited audience:
The entire Brazilian population

Area addressed:
Evidence Development