Proposta de intervenção para o controle adequado da hipertensão arterial dos pacientes adscritos na Unidade Básica de Saúde Morada do Rio, em Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais

Abstract

Hypertension is characterized by a sustained increase in blood pressure levels and is considered a multifactorial clinical condition. It is associated with sudden death, stroke, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, peripheral arterial disease, and chronic kidney disease. Treatment aims to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and Primary Care has a fundamental role in the approach of hypertensive patients. It is included in the cardiovascular diseases that represent the highest number of deaths in Santa Luzia and it is among the three major causes of hospitalization. The present study aims to develop an intervention plan to improve the control of systemic arterial hypertension of patients enrolled in family health team Eight of the Morada do Rio Basic Health Unit, in the municipality of Santa Luzia in Minas Gerais. A situational diagnosis was made of the area covered by the team that found a high prevalence of systemic arterial hypertension. The study was developed through a literature review, based on national and international literature and the method used was Situational Strategic Planning. The main ones contributing to the high number of hypertensive patients were identified: low level of information about the disease, high rate of sedentary lifestyle, inadequate diet and low adherence to treatment. A plan was developed to improve eating habits, promote physical activity, increase treatment adherence and the level of information of patients about arterial hypertension to contribute to improving the health and living conditions of the population covered by the Team Eight of the Morada do Rio Health Unit.