Prevenção de riscos e agravos relacionados à hipertensão arterial sistêmica: um plano de ação de uma equipe de Saúde da Família de Monte Sião, Minas Gerais.

Abstract

Systemic Arterial Hypertension occupies a prominent place in the context of the epidemiological transition, chronic aggravation, not transferable, the leading cause of morbidity and mortality of the population, constituting a major risk factor for the onset of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and renal diseases, being considered in Brazil a serious public health problem. Its etiology is multifactorial and the treatment and control are closely linked to the degree of patient adherence to the therapeutic regimen. This study aimed to develop an intervention plan to reduce risks and problems related to Hypertension in order to improve quality of life of hypertensivepatients enrolled in the family health team Alaercio Zucato. Data from the Information System of Primary Care and also the data collected when conducting situation analysis were worked. To raise the existing evidence on the topic was done a search on the Virtual Health Library. The situational diagnosis indicated that the health risks and diseases of hypertension are related to poor adherence of the population to the operational groups, to drug treatment and increased hypertension-related comorbidities. Thus, we proposed a plan of educational activities with purpose of expanding membership to users who are proposing hypertension improved reception and bond with users, as well as the strengthening of prevention and health promotion.