Adesão ao tratamento antihipertensivo na Estratégia Saúde da Família de Sobrália, Minas Gerais

Abstract

This study aimed to develop a proposal for intervention to improve adherence to drug treatment of elderly hypertensive patients FHS Sobrália of Minas Gerais. We conducted a manual search in books and articles available in the databases of health, published between1991-2012. Hypertension is recognized as a serious public health problem, particularly for primary care. A major challenge for specialists in the field of health are low levels of control. Several factors contribute to non- adherence to hypertension treatment, including lack of access to medicines due to shortages or loss of drugs; common in the public system, sociodemographic variables, knowledge and beliefs about the pathology of the patient, family support and social, large number of prescription drugs to the patient, lack of guidance and acceptance; inappropriate prescribing of medication and the patient's relationship with health professionals. It was noted that it is necessary to accept and treat users, keep people more informed about the risks of high blood pressure, encourage exercise, reduce the proportion of elderly living alone. The paper presents a proposal for intervention, centered on 4 projects: "Best Care", "Learn More", "More Health"; "Living Better". It is expected that this proposal was contributing to these intervention strategies have been prepared to be successful and contribute to improving adherence to drug treatment of elderly hypertensive patients inprimary care.