Uma revisão de literatura dos impactos da pandemia de Covid-19 na saúde da população negra no Brasil

Abstract

Brazilian territories in situations of social vulnerability are commonly formed by blacks who, after abolition, were forced to fight for their survival in a society ruled by racism. The present work aims to analyze, through a literature review, the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the health of the black population in Brazil, from 2020 to 2021. , critical assessment, and synthesis of available evidence on the topic. In the construction of the integrative review, six steps were carried out: identification of the objective question; definition of inclusion and exclusion criteria for studies and sample selection; representation of selected studies in table format; critical analysis of findings and interpretation of results. Although the impacts of inequalities caused by COVID-19 on the black population were not inevitable, that is, racism in Brazilian society makes black people more exposed to the virus, reducing their ability to obtain quality care to alleviate the effects of severe forms. disease and even avoid death. However, it is crucial that the SUS be understood as a priority system, with the State being obliged to provide sufficient resources to guarantee universal access to health promotion, protection and care services. In addition, it is necessary that public health policies be central, and thus guarantee the social protection provided for in the Federal Constitution.