Adesão ao tratamento da hipertensão arterial de idosos: uma experiência da ESF dona Regina Medeiros

Abstract

His present study aimed to develop a plan for intervening hypertension. This problem is a serious public health problem worldwide, only in Brazil affects about 30 million people. Hypertension includes not only changes in blood pressure, but is characterized by a systemic condition of structural changes of the arteries and infarction associated with endothelial dysfunction and construction and remodeling of vascular smooth muscle. One of his aggravating is that approximately 50% of affected people do not know they are hypertensive, as they are asymptomatic, but this undermines the receipt and treatment adherence. The appearance of adherence to treatment was identified as the most difficult challenge for both government authorities and for health professionals, is critical to control and reduce morbidity and mortality. This reality is present not only in large urban centers, but also affects the inner cities of the states. Thus, by conducting a search in the Information System of Primary Care and observations of active households in the area covered by the Family Health Strategy Dona Regina Medeiros in the municipality of the Potions Claro - Minas Gerais, identified It is a high number of elderly hypertensive patients, as well as people in the same age group and diagnosis not do any treatment, and others who cannot stick it as prescribed by your doctor. It was found that the difficulties can pervade different variables, from biological, psychosocial, economic and cultural relations involving their patients. Based on these findings, the team produced a plan of intervention to improve adherence to hypertension treatment in that the Family Health Strategy, focusing mainly on changing lifestyle habits, such as physical inactivity; in adopting a healthier diet and the increased access to information about treatment and public health services.