Estratégia educativa para controle da hipertensão arterial sistêmica em grupos da Unidade Saúde da Família Sotero Silveira de Souza, Raul Soares MG

Abstract

The objective of this study was to develop a plan of action to improve knowledge about risk factors associated with uncontrolled systemic arterial hypertension in the population assisted by the health team of the Sotero Silveira de Souza Family in the city of Raul Soares / Minas Gerais. The project was elaborated through an educational program considering the identification of the learning needs in these patients of the Basic Health Unit (UBS). The universe of patients assisted by the health team constituted by 639 people registered as hypertensive as of 20 years of age. Interviews and educational activities were conducted to identify learning needs about the factors of SAH and the complications they produce, especially when uncontrolled. The intervention proposal was prepared based on a bibliographical review and taking into account the purpose of the study. The prevention and promotion actions carried out in this population aim to increase the level of knowledge of patients and consequently to improve therapeutic adherence, reducing the number of complications and improving the quality of life of the users assisted by our health team.