Estratégias de aprimoramento do cuidado em saúde dos pacientes hipertensos na zona rural de Sobrália, Minas Gerais

Abstract

Systemic arterial hypertension is a chronic non-communicable disease and is also part of the cardiovascular disease category, one of the main causes of death in the world. The care of this pathology in primary health care is essential and important to reduce the risk of complications and hospitalization costs. Residents of rural areas have lower social indicators and greater difficulties in accessing health care when compared to those living in urban centers, and community health agents can be a key part of reducing this adversity. This study aims to create strategies to improve the care of hypertensive patients living in rural and remote areas of the municipality of Sobrália, Minas Gerais. As a methodology, the project proposes the following actions: blood pressure measurement course for agents during their home visits, the creation of strategic service points, bringing professionals closer to the community, and health education activities for the population, such as lectures and workshops. This project is expected to expand coverage of people assisted by the family health strategy, improving comprehensive and longitudinal care, while achieving the indicators of the Previne Brasil program and the principle of equity of the Unified Health System.