| CNPq | National Council for Scientific and Technological Development |
| COVID-19 | Coronavirus Disease 2019 |
| DESH | Degree of External Search for Hospitalization |
| FAPESB | The Foundation for Research Support of the State of Bahia |
| HDI | Human Development Index |
| SESAB | Health Secretary of the State of Bahia |
| SUS | Brazilian National Health System |
| WHO | World Health Organization |