Prevenção e monitoramento da Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica na Unidade Básica de Saúde Dona Helena Novaes Santos: fortalecendo o cuidado integral

Abstract

Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is one of the main contemporary public health challenges, characterized by its high prevalence, silent progression, and strong association with cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and renal diseases. In the context of Primary Health Care (PHC), SAH represents one of the most frequent reasons for healthcare demand, requiring integrated strategies for prevention, monitoring, and clinical control. This intervention project was developed at the Dona Helena Novaes Santos Basic Health Unit (UBS), located in the municipality of Taguatinga, Tocantins state, with the objective of improving the quality of care for people diagnosed with arterial hypertension. The methodology adopted followed the principles of intervention research, with a quantitative and qualitative approach, structured in four stages: situational diagnosis, action planning, intervention execution, and results evaluation. The proposed strategies included surveying the clinical-epidemiological profile of the hypertensive population, implementing health education activities through discussion groups and workshops, and training the multidisciplinary team at the primary health care unit, aiming to strengthen longitudinal follow-up and increase adherence to treatment. Expected results include a reduction in uncontrolled blood pressure levels, increased therapeutic adherence, promotion of user autonomy in self-care, improvement of the health team's work processes, and a decrease in preventable events, including complications and hospitalizations related to hypertension. Additionally, the aim is to value local knowledge, promote the co-responsibility of individuals, and strengthen primary health care as a space for comprehensive and humanized care.