Difficulties faced by patients with systemic arterial hypertension and adherence to treatment in the Family Health Strategy
Journal Title: Revista Brasileira de Educação e Saúde - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is considered a serious public health problem in Brazil and in the World. It is considered one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular, renal and cerebrovascular diseases, among others. Antihypertensive therapy is extremely effective in lowering blood pressure. However, the percentage of patients reaching therapeutic targets is low. Non-adherence to treatment is one of the most important problems faced. In this sense, the objective was to identify the difficulties faced by patients with systemic arterial hypertension, adherence to treatment in the Family Health Strategy (ESF), which is responsible for Primary Health Care, The center of health care networks. This is an exploratory, descriptive study with a quantitative approach with the population of 4,772 hypertensive patients enrolled in the HiperDia program at the department of health of the municipality of Cajazeiras, the sample was composed of 100 hypertensive patients. The results showed female prevalence (65%), mean age was 59 years (35%). Regarding the main reasons that prevent adherence to treatment, 89% reported lack of knowledge. Family history The predominance was between siblings 66%. The data show that there is a deficit of adherence to treatment, especially by female users, who report a lack of knowledge, revealing the need for better strategies in health education.
Authors and Affiliations
Thays Jorgeana Alexandre e Silva, Elvira Uchôa dos Anjos de Almeida, Symara Abrantes Albuquerque de Oliveira Cabral, Carla Heloisa de Alencar Figueiredo
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