Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica: fatores que influenciam hipertensos na adesão ao tratamento em uma Unidade de Saúde da Família.

Abstract

Hypertension is a chronic, often asymptomatic, slow evolution that often causes a number of other diseases and health problems. Its prevalence in Brazil varies 15-20% in the adult population, hence the prevalence of hypertension that has become a public health problem and professionals in this area. The therapy is directly related to the change in lifestyle, by this fact, there are numerous problems with the treatment of this disease. This study aimed to investigate factors that influence adherence to treatment in hypertensive Family Health Unit (FHU), as well as identifying the difficulties related to the continuity of therapy, and describe the barriers associated with each difficulty. This is a field study of exploratory and descriptive with quantitative approach, the sample consisted of 60 hypertensive patients enrolled in USF Jose Carlos Araujo Gomes in the city of fructose-RN and the data were collected through a questionnaire. The results showed that most respondents, 68% say they feel no difficulty in following the treatment, with 53% of respondents still with blood pressure levels above the standard, whereas 36% reported having as the main cause of the control diet; 78% show that age is over 50 years, 8% spoke to the difficulty in going to the doctor or the clinic. The study revealed that there are numerous barriers that interfere with appropriate treatment such as physical activity, medication use, restrictions on tobacco and alcohol. Therefore, we conclude that hypertensives are being studied, as your problem in following appropriate treatment, this makes it easier to perform the treatment in a productive manner, thus contributing to their well-being.