Alta incidência de hipertensão arterial descompensada em vilas reunidas no município de Sabará - Minas Gerais

Abstract

This intervention project, which is the final work of the Specialization Course in Family Health Strategy, aims to implement an action plan to reduce the incidence of decompensated hypertension in Vilas Reunidas, community in Sabará, Minas Gerais. The action plan is based on Situational Strategic Planning that aims to ensure the monitoring of patients suffering from high blood pressure. A survey research was performed in the SciELO database, with the subject headings hypertension, disease prevention and health education. Actions are proposed for the following critical: (1) establish process to increase the level of knowledge of the hypertensive patients; (2) community health education; (3) establish process of permanent education for the family health team focusing on hypertension. Implementation of the plan will be through educational lectures, in health center and houses calls, about high blood pressure prevention and treatment. Proposes herself, still, health team training on hypertension to undertake educational activities in the area. This project begins of a need recognized by the family health team in the community. With the motivation of those involved, it’s possible to change lives of people to a healthy lifestyle.