As condições do nascer: perfil da saúde materno infantil em indígenas no Amazonas

Maternal and child health encompasses the periods of pregnancy, childbirth, puerperium and child development, with Health Care Networks organized to meet the demands of the population in these areas. However, indigenous peoples are a vulnerable population in terms of access to and use of care services, a factor that impacts their health indicators. This is a descriptive study of the maternal and child health profile among indigenous peoples of Amazonas, including data on birth and morbidity and mortality from 2018 to 2022, using data made available electronically by the Mortality Information System (SIM/DATASUS) and SESAI. During the period analyzed, the number of live births increased by 11.49% and the predominant maternal age group was between 20 and 24 years. The number of prenatal consultations was insufficient, the place of birth was predominantly hospital, as well as the vaginal delivery route and medical care during childbirth. The average low birth weight was 8% and the average prematurity rate was 13.6%. Infant deaths were predominant in the neonatal age group, and maternal deaths rose by 22.37%. Infant mortality among indigenous people exceeds the state's overall rate. Although there are mechanisms to meet the health demands of the indigenous population, progress in Amazonas is slow and rates remain below the desired level. Compelling public health actions are needed to ensure that the care provided to the indigenous population is equitable.