Projeto de intervenção para reduzir a incidência de hipertensão arterial na população adulta da área de abrangência da Equipe: Promoção, Prevenção e Saúde, Nova Porteirinha, Minas Gerais

Abstract

Arterial hypertension is considered a serious public health problem, which is associated with the appearance of other chronic-degenerative diseases with negative implications for quality of life. The present study aims to present an intervention project with the aim of reducing the incidence of hypertension in adults belonging to the area covered by the ESF Promotion, Prevention and Health, Nova Porteirinha, Minas Gerais. In order to develop the intervention plan, the Situational Strategic Planning (PES) method was used, which focused on the need for a formative and informative work of the service team and the population of users, as well as proposals to stimulate quality of life, combating sedentary lifestyle and providing food readjustment. The intervention project was also based on a bibliographic research carried out in SciELO and BIREME with the following descriptors: Hypertension, Family Health Strategy, incidence and prevention of diseases. The intention is to raise awareness and increase the level of knowledge of the population in relation to this chronic disease, modifying the lifestyles and eating habits of the population in the area of coverage