Alternativa para manejo e controle dos fatores de risco da hipertensão arterial - Uma proposta de intervenção

Abstract

The Hypertension is a clinical condition of high prevalence. It is considered one of the major modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading cause of death in Brazil and worldwide. According to the features of the Family Health Program we seek to develop an intervention project in line with the current promotion and health prevention policies. This study aims to develop a health education intervention plan to reduce the incidence and prevalence of risk factors in hypertensive patients of the area covered by the Family Health Strategy. To prepare the action plan we used the Strategic Planning Method Situational. The literature search was performed in databases with the key words: hypertension, risk factors, health education. It is expected that after the intervention occurs better control of risk factors and reduction of complications secondary to hypertension from modifying the styles of inadequate lives and promoting healthy lifestyles.