Controle da hipertensão: estratégias de intervenção e engajamento comunitário na ESF Evaristo Rodrigues de Almeida, em Catolândia, Bahia.

Abstract

Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is a chronic condition with a high prevalence in disadvantaged regions such as Northeastern Brazil. This intervention project aims to promote treatment adherence among patients assisted by the Evaristo Rodrigues de Almeida Family Health Strategy (ESF) in the municipality of Catolândia, Bahia. The intervention will be carried out through educational actions, continuous monitoring, and community engagement, according to the established objectives. The target population consists of all hypertensive patients registered at the ESF, totaling approximately 120 individuals. Participants will include ESF professionals such as the physician, nurse, nursing technician, nutritionist, and community health agents. The methodology involves training health professionals, creating and implementing the “Hypertensive Patient Card” for patient monitoring, and conducting educational activities aimed at hypertensive individuals with the support of the local community. It is expected that the intervention will result in a significant improvement in blood pressure control, reducing hypertension-related complications, increasing adherence to pharmacological treatment, and promoting a better quality of life among patients. The success of this intervention may also lead to an overall improvement in patients’ well-being and a reduction in hospitalizations and treatment costs arising from hypertension-related complications.