Otimização do controle da hipertensão arterial sistêmica através da prática regular de atividade física

Abstract

The Hypertension is considered a serious public health problem in Brazil and worldwide. The main objective of this study was to develop an intervention project to raise encourage the hypertensive population to adhere to regular physical activity aiming at the improvement of blood pressure control of patients of the Family Health Team Durval de Barros E, the municipality of Ibirité, Minas Gerais. First, however, a survey was conducted in the Virtual Health Library, SciELO, with descriptors: hypertension, motor activity and health promotion for greater consistency to the intervention plan. Were also surveyed Programs of the Ministry of Health with the implementation of the Plan of intervention is expected to achieve increased adherence of hypertensive individuals, mainly with the design flexibility of schedules of activities, targeted at patients workers. It is expected also to raise awareness about the condition of hypertension and the importance of regular physical activity.