Prevalência de hipertensão arterial sistêmica aumentada com deficiência no controle e má qualidade de vida dos pacientes no posto de saúde Andiroba: projeto de intervenção

Abstract

Systemic hypertension (SH) is a chronic disease with high prevalence in the Brazilian and world population, causing high economic and social costs, mainly due to its complications. Andiroba is one of the most distant neighborhoods of the city Esmeraldas / MG, consists of a population of approximately 2,100 registered inhabitants, distributed in 850 families attended a Family Health Team (FHT). This population presents significant increase in chronic diseases especially in the elderly, which is the most prevalent systemic hypertension (SH). In this way the aim of this study is to develop a proposal for intervention to fight the problem of hypertension in the population assisted. The methodology used was based on situation analysis, literature review and preparation of proposed intervention. The family doctor and his team have a key role in the context of this reality with scientific improvement and holistic look, it is able to give support care promotion and prevention of health of this specific population. Above all, stay involved with the care of this group, well acquainted with its main signs and symptoms, care seeking a better quality of life.